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Utility Advisory Committee
Public Works Conference Room
Port Angeles, W A 98362
April 14, 2009
3:00 p.m.
L Call To Order
Chairman Reed called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
IL Roll Call
Members Present:
Chairman Reed, Dan Di Guilio, Betsy Wharton (3: 12),
Karen Rogers (3:10), Orville Campbell, Elizabeth Butler
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Bill Bloor, Yvonne Ziomkowski (4:07), Glenn Cutler, Dan
McKeen, Larry Dunbar, Phil Lusk,Terry DahlquistCate
Rinehart
Others Present:
Jamie Aggen - PowerStream Communications, Inc.
Kraig Kyllo - PowerStream Communications, Inc.
Diane C Nelson - League Of Women Voters
Mike Sturgeon - Wave Broadband
Craig Johnson - Capacity Provisioning, Inc.
Mike Haggerty - Wave Broadband
Lee Afflerbach - Columbia Telecommunications Corp.
Matthew DeHaven - Columbia Telecommunications Corp.
IlL Approval Of Minutes
Chairman Reed asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of March 10,2009.
Councilman Di Guilio moved to approve the minutes. Chairman Reed seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously. Orville Campbell abstained due to absence at
the meeting.
IV. Late Items:
Ambulance Billing Agreement With Clallam County
V. Discussion Items:
A. PowerStream Communications, Inc. Presentation
Jamie Aggen, Chief Executive Officer/President of Power Stream Communications, Inc.
gave a brief presentation on broadband over power lines BPL using the electrical grid as
a backbone. PowerStream asked the City if they could attach devices on utility poles and
if they could utilize the electric distribution system for their telecommunications
backbone. Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, requested that
PowerStream provide references where they have installed BPL. There was a brief
discussion.
Information only. No action taken.
B. Ambulance Billing Agreement With Clallam County
Dan McKeen, Fire Chief, explained that on occasion, inmates incarcerated at the Clallam
County Jail require medical treatment and transport by Fire Department personnel. The
agreement provides for predetermined charges using Medicaid rates and a provision that
requires prompt payment to the City. A discussion followed.
Councilmember Rogers moved to recommend City Council approve the Ambulance
Billing Agreement with Clallam County. Councilmember Wharton seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
C. Bonneville Power Administration Accord And Satisfaction
Agreement
Larry Du~bar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, advised that the net present value
calculation for future City Billing Credit Agreement compensation had been escalated
and as a result there would be no City or BP A expenses under the revised agreement. A
discussion followed.
Councilmember Wharton moved to recommend City Council approve and
authorize the City Manager to sign the revised Accord and Satisfaction Agreement.
Orville Campbell moved to second the motion, which carried unanimously.
D. American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Block Grant
Application
Phil Lusk, Power Resources Manager, distributed a handout and pointed out that Federal
stimulus money was available through a block grant program which could amount to
around $300,000 or more. Councilmember Rogers suggested that staff look at the strings
attached to stimulus funds and ensure that applications are targeting capital improvement
needs. A discussion followed.
There was a consensus to authorize staff to proceed with grant applications.
E. Vern Burton Lighting Projects
Phil Lusk, Power Resources Manager, explained that the existing fixtures in the Vern
Burton gym had been replaced resulting in better color rendering, a longer life span, and
a 50% reduction in expenses. It was noted that the employee break room had also been
retrofitted. There was a brief discussion.
Information only. No action taken.
F. Bonneville Power Administration Outstanding Issues
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, reviewed the information contained in
the packet, responded to questions, and provided clarification. There was a lengthy
discussion.
Information only. No action taken.
G. Utility Revenue Report - First Quarter 2009
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, distributed a handout, reviewed the
information, responded to questions, and provided clarification. There was a lengthy
discussion.
Information only. No action taken.
VI.
Next Meeting Date:
May 12, 2009
Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, proposed a special meeting for a
field trip to the Port Angeles Water Treatment Plant. The trip would commence at City
Hall at 1 p.m. and the normal meeting would start at 3 p.m. in the Jack Pittis Conference
Room. Members advised they would be able to attend.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
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Cate Rinehart, Admin Spec II