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Utility Advisory Committee
Public Works Conference Room
Port Angeles, W A 98362
May 13, 2008
3:00 P.M.
I.
Call To Order
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Chairman Reed called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
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II.
Roll Call
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Members Present:
Chairman Reed, Betsy Wharton (3:04), Orville Campbell, Dan ilk 'i
Guilio, Karen Rogers
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Mark Madsen, Bill Bloor, Glenn Cutler, Mike Puntenney, Steve
Sperr, Larry Dunbar, Tom McCabe, Cate Rinehart
Others Present:
Brian Gawley
III. Approval of Minutes:
Chairman Reed asked ifthere were any corrections to the minutes April 9, 2008. ,';; :
Councilmember Rogers moved to approve the minutes. Orville Campbell seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
IV.
Late Items
Updates
V. Discussion Items:
A. Washington State Department Of Fish And Wildlife (WDFW) Fish-Rearing
Channel Lease
Steve Sperr, Deputy Director of Engineering Services, advised that the WDFW lease with the
City to operate a fish-rearing channel along the Elwha River had expired and a new two-year
lease was proposed. There was a brief discussion.
Councilmember Rogers moved to recommend City Council approve and authorize the
Mayor to sign a fish-rearing channel lease with the Washington State Department of Fish
and Wildlife, and authorize the City Manager to make minor modifications to the lease, if
necessary. Councilmember Wharton seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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B. Benefit Dump Day
Tom McCabe, Solid Waste Superintendent, reviewed the information in the packet noting the
event included a total of 529 participants delivering 163 tons. There was a brief discussion.
Information only. No action taken.
C. City Vehicle Idling Policy.
Michael Puntenney, Deputy Director for Operations, explained that in order to protect the public
health by reducing air pollution, save public assets by reducing fuel usage, and eliminate
excessive vehicle engine wear, a new policy limiting idle time of City owned vehicles was being
adopted. A discussion followed.
Information only. No action taken.
D.
CFL Markdown Promotion Agreement Amendment
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, reported that the City had been offered an
amendment to the "Change a Light, Change the World" compact fluorescent lamp markdown
promotion agreement by Portland Energy Conservation, Inc. to extend its term through
September 30, 2008. A discussion followed.
Councilmember Wharton moved to recommend City Council authorize the Public Works
and Utilities Director to sign the amendment and any subsequent amendments to the term
of the CFL Markdown Promotion Agreement. Orville Campbell seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
E. Bonneville Power Administration Delegation Agreement Termination
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, announced that because the City had been
removed from listing under the North American Electric Reliability Corporation and Western
Electricity Coordinating Council compliance registry the City should terminate the Delegation
Agreement with BP A. There was a brief discussion.
Councilmember Wharton moved to recommend City Council authorize the Director of
Public Works and Utilities to negotiate minor modifications and sign an agreement to
terminate the Delegation Agreement with the Bonneville Power Administration.
Councilmember Rogers seconded the motion, which carried unani'mously.
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F. Energy Northwest Membership
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, indicated that staff had been approached by
Energy Northwest to determine the City's interest in becoming a member. There are no
membership dues and membership would allow the City to selectively participate in new
generating projects and other services. There was a brief discussion. Staff was directed to invite
a representative from Energy Northwest to a future meeting to give a presentation.
Information only. No action taken.
G. Updates
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, advised that letters had been sent to 45
grocery businesses offering free energy audits and staff was waiting to see what the response
would be.
Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities suggested a future special meeting to take a
field trip to several areas of interest.
VL Next Meeting Date: June 10,2008
VIL Adjornment: The meeting was adjourned at 3:54 p.m.
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Cate Rinehart, Admin Spec II