HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/13/2010City Council Special Meeting/Utility Advisory Committee
Jack Pittis Conference Room
Port Angeles, WA 98362
April 13, 2010
3:00 p.m.
I. Call To Order
Chairman Di Guilio called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Di Guilio, Brooke Nelson, Cherie Kidd, Max Mania (Left at
4:07)
Councilmembers Absent:
Utility Advisory
Committee Members
Present:
Utility Advisory
Committee Members
Absent:
Brad Collins, Pat Downie, Don Perry
Paul Elliott
Dean Reed
Staff Present: Kent Myers (Arrived at 3:54), Bill Bloor, Glenn Cutler, Larry
Dunbar, Steve Sperr, Phil Lusk, Terry Dahlquist, Cate Rinehart
Others Present: Harold Norlund Nippon Paper Industries USA Co., Ltd
Scott McCollough National Park Service
III. Approval Of Minutes
Chairman Di Guilio asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of March 9, 2010.
Councilmember Kidd moved to approve the minutes. Councilmember Nelson seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
IV. Late Items None
V. Discussion Items
A. Nippon Paper Industries USA Co., Ltd Cogeneration Memorandum Of Intent
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, observed that Nippon had offered the City a
non binding Memorandum of Intent to indicate its interest in purchasing a portion of the output
of a cogeneration project that is under consideration. Harold Norlund of Nippon explained in
detail the use of a wood -fired boiler to generate renewable energy. There was a brief discussion.
Councilmember Kidd moved to recommend City Council authorize the City Manager to
sign a non binding Memorandum of Intent with Nipon Paper Industries USA Co., Ltd.,
and to make minor modifications to the Memorandum of Intent, if necessary.
Councilmember Nelson seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Paul Elliott
abstained.
B. College Substation Switch Replacement
Terry Dahlquist, Electrical Engineering Manager, advised that a 69 KV switch on the
transmission system that was not included in the capital projects for 2010 needed to be replaced
due to advanced deterioration of the switch and supporting structure. There was a brief
discussion.
Councilmember Nelson moved to recommend City Council add a capital project for
College Substation Switch Replacement, Project CL06 -2010, to the Capital Facilities Plan,
and approve advertisement of the work upon completion of the design. Paul Elliott
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
C. Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe (LEKT) /City Of Port Angeles (City) Wastewater
Agreement
Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, gave a brief history noting that construction
of a storage facility for the LEKT sewer project was cost prohibitive and that the National Park
Service desires that the City construct a storm water system on First Street between Lincoln and
Valley Streets. A discussion followed.
Councilmember Nelson moved to forward the Cooperative Agreement Amendment #1,
Wastewater Agreement Amendment #1, and the draft Task Agreement 17 to the City
Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Kidd seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
D. Retail Tiered Rate Methodology Study
Phil Lusk, Power Resources Manager, reported that the City had issued an invitation to qualified
consultants to submit a proposal to perform services necessary to complete a retail Tiered Rate
Methodology Study for the City's electric utility. There was a lengthy discussion.
Paul Elliott moved to recommend City Council authorize the Mayor to approve a
consulting services agreement with EES Consulting to complete a Retail Tiered Rate
Methodology Study in an amount not to exceed $24,500. Councilmember Nelson seconded
the motion, which carried unanimously.
E. Simple Steps, Smart Savings Promotion Services Agreement
Phil Lusk, Power Resources Manager, acknowledged that the City had been offered a new
Agreement to deliver energy efficient compact fluorescent lamps and showerheads to its electric
utility customers with reimbursement under the Bonneville Power Administration's energy
conservation program. A discussion followed.
Councilmember Nelson moved to recommend City Council authorize the City Manager to
make minor modifications to the Agreement if necessary, for the Mayor to sign the
Agreement and also to authorize the Director of Public Works and Utilities to sign any
amendments to the Simple Steps, Smart Savings Promotion Services Agreement.
Councilmember Kidd seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
VI. Information Only Items
F. Low Snowpack/Wholesale Power Rates
Information only. No discussion or action taken.
G. Benefit Dump Day
Information only. No discussion or action taken.
H. Refrigerator Freezer Collection Event
Information only. No discussion or action taken.
I. Washington State Cash For Appliances Program
Information only. No discussion or action taken.
J. Conservation Loan Guaranty Agreement Termination
Information only. No discussion or action taken.
K. City Response To Google Fiber For Communities Request For Information
Information only. No discussion or action taken.
L. Western Public Agencies Group Direct Load Control Assessment
Information only. No discussion or action taken.
M. Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project Communications Plan
Information only. No discussion or action taken.
VII. Next Meeting Date: May 11, 2010
VIII. Adjournment: 4:40 p.m.
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