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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/13/2004 UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Port Angeles, Washington April 13, 2004 L Call to Order: Chairman Rogers called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. II. Roll Call: Members Present: Chairman Rogers, Mayor Headrick, Councilmember Erickson, Dean Reed, Allen Bentley Members Absent: None Staff Present: Glenn Cutler, Scott McLain, Gary Kenworthy, Jeff Young, Bill Beverford, Annette Owens, Steve Sperr, Cate Rinehart Others Present: Brian Gawley - Daily News IlL Approval of Minutes: Chairman Rogers asked if there were any additions or corrections to the meeting minutes of March 9, 2004. Allen Bentley moved to approve the minutes. Dean Reed seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Chairman Rogers abstained due to absence. IV. Discussion Items A. Water Leak Detection Results Bin Beverford, Water/Wastewater Collection Division Superintendent, noted the City had utilized leak detection companies for the past fourteen years to detect water leaks in the distribution system. The survey this year occurred between March 151h and March 191h and surveyed approximately 25 miles of lines. Three leaks were found within our distribution system and two leaks were found on the customer side. An detected leaks have been repaired. There was a brief discussion. No action taken. Information only. 1 B. Water Quality Report Bin Beverford, Water/Wastewater Conection Division Superintendent, reviewed the annual report required by the Washington State Department of Health which contains information on the potential contaminants present in the water supply that customers receive. The report will be delivered to water customers with the May utility bining statement, a public announcement win be placed in the local newspaper, and information posted on the City web site. lt was noted that some verbage in the report was required by the Environmental Protection Agency. There was a brief discussion. No action taken. Information only. C. Acquisition Of Rayonier Tank And Property Steve Sperr, Engineering Manager, pointed out the possibility of purchasing the 5.3 minion gallon tank on Rayonier property and using it for combined sewer flow storage without having to move it. Staff proposed directing Brown and Caldwell complete a physical inspection of the tank, discussing the possible purchase with the Real Estate Committee, and completing a "due diligence" investigation of the site to confirm the ability to use it as intended. A discussion followed. Dean Reed moved to recommend City staff investigate the viability of purchasing the 5.3 million tank and land on which it sits from Rayonier. Mayor Headrick seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. D. Solid Waste Transfer StationlInterlocal Agreement Update Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, indicated a meeting with the County on the interlocal agreement resulted in only minor item changes. Requests For Proposals is in the final development stage and a special UAC meeting would probably be called for sometime in May. There was a brief discussion. No action taken. Information only. E. Morse Creek Update Scott McLain, Deputy Director for Power Systems, reported that minor problems to the plant had been repaired and the plant will begin generating when minimum stream flows are available. The biological assessment has been done and would be submitted to FERC in approximately one month. Mr. McLain advised that a local logger had requested removing approximately twelve maple trees from the property. Tree removal, if done, will be conducted through the Small Works Roster. There was a brief discussion. No action taken. Information only. F. Electronic Packet Distribution Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, requested consideration of electronic distribution rather than pony express to cut down on excessive employee time. Members expressed interest in this technique and directed staff use this means for the next meeting. 2 UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE April 13,2004 V. Late Items: VI. Next meeting: VII. Adjoumment: ~~ Chairman Rogers None May 11, 1004 The meeting was adjoumed at 3:45 p.m. r ffi C~C\5-L..:>t Cate Rinehart, Administrative Assistant 4/14/04 N :\PWKS\LIGHT\CONS\CA TE\apr 13meet. wpd 3