HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05/10/2011I.
Call To Order
Chairman Dan DiGuilio called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call
UAC Assigned
Councilmembers Present: Dan Di Guilio, Cherie Kidd, Brooke Nelson
Other Councilmembers
Present:
Other Councilmembers
Absent:
Utility Advisory
Committee Members
Present:
Utility Advisory
Committee Members
Absent:
Staff Present:
Others Present:
III. Approval Of Minutes
Chairman Dan DiGuilio asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of April 12, 2011
Committee Member Dean Reed moved to approve the minutes. Paul Elliot abstained due to
absence of the prior meeting. Brooke Nelson seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
IV. Late Items:
None.
City Council Special Meeting/Utility Advisory Committee
Jack Pittis Conference Room
Port Angeles, WA 98362
May 10, 2011
3:00 p.m.
Max Mania, Patrick Downie
Don Perry, Brad Collins
Dean Reed, Paul Elliott
None
Kent Myers (3:15), Glenn Cutler, Bill Bloor, Mike Puntenney,
Yvonne Ziomkowski, Larry Dunbar, Randy Brackett, Terry
Gallagher, Ernie Klimek, Joey Currie, Terri Partch, and Kathryn
Neal.
Tom Callis PDN
Bob Martin Clallam County (3:40)
Terry Mundorf Western Public Agencies Group
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V Discussion Items:
A. Bonneville Power Administration Revised Residential Exchange Program
Settlement Agreement
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, introduced Terry Mundorf who reviewed the
revised settlement agreement that has been offered with the Bonneville Power Administration's
Residential Exchange Program. A lengthy discussion followed.
The Councilmembers and Utility Advisory Committee members confirmed they do not
support the Residential Exchange Program Settlement Agreement.
B. Combined Sewer Overflow Archaeological Pre Clearance Exploration,
Project No. 06 -01
Kathryn Neal, P.E., Engineering Manager, discussed over the pre construction and
archaeological sampling effort for excavation within the Combined Sewer Overflow project. A
brief discussion followed.
Dean Reed moved to recommend City Council award and authorize City Manager to sign a
contract for CSO Archaeological Pre Clearance Excavation, based on satisfactory bid
results. Brooke Nelson seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
C. 4` Street Stormwater Project and Public Outreach
Terri Partch, P.E., Civil Engineer, Stormwater Program Manager, provided information on
alternate approaches to solving flooding issues, as well as storm water treatment. Public outreach
has been conducted in the problem areas, along Fourth Street between H Street and Evans
Avenue. A lengthy discussion followed.
Following a staff presentation, the Utility Advisory Committee provided guidance to staff
to complete the design using a hard pipe alternative.
D. Broadband Technology Opportunities Program Professional Services
Agreement
Terry Gallagher, Police Chief, reviewed the evaluated consultant's qualifications in support of
the Wireless Mobile Data System project. Columbia Telecommunications Corporation's
qualifications were ranked as the top selection and price for the scope of work was within the
anticipated price range.
Dean Reed moved to recommend City Council authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement
with Columbia Telecommunications Corporation in an amount not to exceed, $65,400, and
authorize City Manager to make minor modifications to the agreement, if necessary. Paul
Elliot seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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E. Advance Metering Infrastructure System Radio Frequency Field Opt -Out
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, provided a brief description of a customer's
voiced concerns about the radio frequency fields emitted by smart meters and an opt -out program
from the wireless data transmission component, during last month's Town Hall meeting. A
lengthy discussion followed.
The Utility Advisory Committee provided guidance to staff not to pursue an opt -out
allowance.
F. Elwha Valley Road Project City /County roadway Easement and Quitclaim
Deed
Glenn A. Cutler, Director of Public Works Utilities, stated the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe has
proposed to create a new access road to their reservation. Requirements and construction plans to
achieve the Elwha Valley Road, was brought to attention. There was an extensive discussion.
Brooke Nelson moved to recommend City Council to: 1) accept the quitclaim deed and 2)
grant an easement to Clallam County to alter, repair, improve, and maintain for county
road purposes, and authorize City Manager to make minor modifications to the easement,
if necessary. Cherie Kidd seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
G. Simple Steps, Smart Savings Promotion Services Agreement Project Order
03.3
Joey Currie, Residential Energy Analyst, discussed an amendment offered to our Simple Steps,
Smart Savings Promotion Agreement to deliver energy efficient compact fluorescent lamps and
showerheads to low- income senior citizens and low- income disabled customers. All City
expenses would be eligible for reimbursement under the Bonneville Power Administration's
energy conservation program. A lengthy discussion followed.
Dean Reed moved to recommend City Council to authorize City Manager to sign Project
Order -03.3 to the Simple Steps, Smart Savings Promotion Services Agreement, and make
minor modifications to the agreement, if necessary. Paul Elliot seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
Information Only Items:
A. Benefit Dump Day Report
Information only. No action taken.
B. Advance Metering Infrastructure System Update (Verbal Report Only)
Information only. No action taken.
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C. Utility Rate Studies Calendar
Information only. No action taken.
D. Tier 2 Power Supply /Strategic Planning Workshop
Information only. No action taken.
VI. Executive Session
Bill Bloor, City Attorney, announced the Executive session in accordance with RCW
42.30.110(1)(i) which was conducted as follows:
Session began: 4:15 P.M.
Session ended: 4:55 P.M.
VIII.
IX.
Next Meeting Dates:
June 7 -8, 2011 Tier 2 Power Supply /Strategic Planning Workshop
June 14, 2011 Regular Meeting
Adjournment:
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Dan DiGuilio, Mayor Jan Hurd, City Clerk
Dan DiGuilio, hair ility A:'isory
Committee
5:05 p.m.
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Sondya Wray, Administrative Specialist
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