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I. Call to Order:
UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Port Angeles, Washington
May 14, 2002
Chairman Bentley called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call:
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Staff Present:
Others Present:
III. Approval of Minutes:
Chairman Bentley, Councilmember Rogers, Councilman Campbell,
Councilmember Erickson, Dean Reed
Mike Quinn (3:35), Craig Knutson, Glenn Cutler, Tanya O'Neill (4:08),
Brad Collins (4:45), Scott Jolms (4:48), Scott McLain, Gary Kenworthy,
Larry Dunbar, Scott Kenyon, Gary Richmond, Cate Rinehart
Brian Gawley - Peninsula Daily News
Richard Li - Metropolitan Communications Consultants
Pete Grigorieff - Northland Cable
Mike Sturgeon - Northland Cable
Kent Johnson - Clallam PUD
Steve Pazan - P A School District
Mary Wilgocki - Clallam County
Paul Carter - North Olympic Library System
Maureen Lindh - North Olympic Library System
Chairman Bentley asked if there were any additions or corrections to the meeting minutes of April
9, 2002. None were given. Councilman Campbell moved to approve the minutes.
Councilmember Rogers seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
IV. Discussion Items:
A. Septage Acceptance Plant and Makah Lagoon Sludge Summary
Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, reported the recent Septage Acceptance Plant
demonstration had successfully treated 66,000 gallons of septage and processed 200,000 gallons of
lagoon sludge from the Makah reservation. Neither had an adverse affect to the treatment process.
There was a brief discussion.
No action taken. Information only.
B. Proposed Cable Television Franchise Ordinance
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Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, gave a brief background indicating an agreement had been
reached. The 15 year franchise acknowledges subscriber needs, community needs, broadband and
economic development and other terms and conditions such as compensation, legal and administrative.
Mr. Dunbar discussed the need to make a decision soon on a small segment of fiber to provide an
additional 12 dark fibers in the I-Net backbone from 16th and "C" Streets to 16th and "I" Streets. A
discussion followed.
Councilmember Rogers moved to recommend City Council approve the proposed cable television
franchise ordinance with Northland Cable Television, the Institutional Network fiber option
recommendation as identified by the expense of $2,824.80, and cancel the fiber optic pilot project.
Councilman Campbell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
C. Institutional Network Activation and Site Drops Alternatives
Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, indicated several alternatives for activation of the Institutional
Network dark fiber backbone and construction of site drops and potential users. Approval of the plans
and specifications is anticipated within 90 days of Council approval ofthe franchise agreement.
Construction will be completed within 18 months of Council approval of plans and specs. There was a
short discussion with questions regarding fast track construction.
No action taken. Information only.
D. Standardizing After Hour Connect/Reconnect Fees
Scott Kenyon, Finance Customer Service Representative, explained the City has different rates for after
business hour utility connects and reconnects depending on the department responding to the call.
Charges vary from $50 to $115 with an average connect request of one per month. A brief discussion
followed with concerns regarding a reasonable cost, low income and seniors, and cold months. Mr.
Kenyon reviewed policies concerning those items.
Councilmember Rogers moved to recommend City Council approve an ordinance standardizing
after hours counect/reconnect fees to $1l5. Councilman Campbell seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
E. Contribution to Electric Utility Rural Economic Development Revolving Fundfor 2002
Scott McLain, Deputy Director of Power Systems, explained that $50,000 is budgeted in 2002 for the
Light Fund for economic development activities in the City. The City can receive a $25,000 credit on
excise taxes owed to the State by contributing through the Electric Utility Rural Economic Development
Revolving Fund. There was a brief discussion.
Councilmember Rogers moved to recommend City Council authorize transfer of $50,000 from the
Electric Fund to the Electric Utility Rural Economic Development Revolving Fund. Councilman
Campbell seconded the motion, which carried nnanimously.
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F. Rayonier Leachate Report
No action taken. Information only - graph.
G. Implementation of a Storm water Utility
Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, emphasized that a series of public meetings had
been held to disseminate information concerning the need for a new stormwater utility, recent
regulations, benefits, cost implications, and highlights of the proposed ordinance. A summary of
comments was included. Meetings were announced through the Daily News, KONP radio, the cable TV
outlet and a direct mailing. Mr. Cutler indicated the largest implementation challenge would be the
billing process which could either be to bill the fees with water services or to bill property owners. If the
later were chosen collection would not be available until January 2003 due to software problems. A
lengthy discussion followed. Major items of interest were that people don't fully understand the
problem, the $6 to $8 cost appears vague, the purpose is not clear (benefits to the City is a selling issue),
education is needed to explain the impacts of doing nothing and the possible penalties, and the word
"utility" suggests another form of red tape.
Councilman Campbell moved to recommend Staff set a date for a special meeting to specifically
discuss the Stormwater issue. Councilmember Rogers seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously. Councilmember Rogers requested another member of Council be asked to attend
due to the fact the Councilmember Erickson was on extended leave. Councilman WilIiams was
noted as the alternate.
V. Late Items: None
VII. Next Meeting:
The next regular meeting will be June 11,2002. At 3:00 p.m.
VIII. Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
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Allen Bentley, Chairman
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Cate Rinehart, Administrative
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