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UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Port Angeles, Washington
June 11,2002
I. Call to Order:
Chairman Bentley called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call:
Members Present:
Chairman Bentley, Councilmember Rogers Councilman Campbell,
Councilmember Erickson, Dean Reed
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Mike Quinn (3:05), Tim Smith (3:25), Craig Knutson, Glenn Cutler, Ken
Ridout, Scott McLain, Gary Kenworthy, Larry Dunbar, Tom McCabe,
Doyle McGinley, Jim Harper, Jeff Young, Cate Rinehart
Others Present:
Brian Gawley - Peninsula Daily News
Craig Johnson - Capacity Provisioning
Bob Jensen - Capacity Provisioning
Fred Mitchell (3:15) - Clallam PUD
Dennis Bragg (3:40) - Den-Ree Productions
Roger Sanderson (4:00) - Clallam County
III. Approval of Minutes:
Chairman Bentley asked if there were any additions or corrections to the meeting minutes of May
30,2002. None were given. Dean Reed moved to approve the minutes. Councilman Campbell
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
IV. Discussion Items:
A. Stormwater Management
Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, requested a Special UAC meeting be set for further
stormwater discussions.
Councilmember Rogers moved to designate July 23r. at 3 p.m. Councilmember Erickson
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
B. Leak Detection Trend Analysis
Doyle McGinley, Water/Wastewater Collection Superintendent, stated the detection data was analyzed
by the gallons of water lost per mile surveyed, the number of leaks found per mile surveyed, the
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individual areas surveyed each year, and the average gallons of water loss per leak. Mr. McGinley
advised there was no correlation between miles surveyed and the number ofleaks found therefore
increasing the survey another week would not detect more leaks. It was also noted the water loss
computation was based on the average leak size where the leak was generated and not on the number of
leaks in a given area. A brief discussion followed with questions regarding pipe ages. Staff advised the
information was being compiled and would be available in September.
No action taken. Information only.
C. Underground Streetlight Circuit Replacement: Front St - Ennis to Penn
Jim Harper, Electrical Engineering Manager, indicated that during the installation of new curbs and
sidewalks staff proposed to replace the direct buried streetlight cables installed in 1967 with new cables.
Three streetlights will be moved back to be within code. A brief discussion followed.
Councilmember Erickson moved to recommend City Council approve the use of light reserve
funds for the $24,000 streetlight relocation and cable replacement. Dean Reed seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
D. Curbside Recycling Contract
Tom McCabe, Solid Waste Superintendent, summarized the residential and commercial accounts, the
comparison of communities around Puget Sound, and comparison of collection and recycling combined
cost contracts. A brief discussion followed.
Councilman Camphell moved to recommend City Council extend the contract with Waste
Management for recycling collection services to coordinate with the closure ofthe Port Angeles
Landfill, not later than December 31, 2006. CounciImember Erickson seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
E. Co-Compost Facility Improvements Cost Update
Jeff Young, Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent, explained in detail how the Co-Compost
facility works and reviewed the cost changes involved noting reallocation of funds would allow the
proj ect to proceed without drawing funds from the reserve. There was a short discussion.
Dean Reed moved to endorse the reallocation of funds for the Co-Compost facility project to
permit awarding of two construction contracts and procurement of a front end loader with
attachments. CounciImemher Erickson seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
F. Fast-Track Institutional Network Activation and Site Drop Recommendation
Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, reviewed the fast-track planning, action items, and schedule.
Installation of five ofthe seven planned I-Net nodes is likely to take about four months to complete. A
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negotiated and approved short-term use agreement with Northland Cable is a critical element in the
process. A brief discussion followed.
Councilman Campbell moved to support the Fast-Track Activation concept as presented.
CounciImember Rogers seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. A special UAC meeting
was tentatively set for June 24th at 4 p.m.
G. Institutional Network Implementation Consulting Services
Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, advised that additional implementation consulting services are
needed as part of the I-Net backbone construction project. Assistance is required to review the Cable
Operator's I-Net plans and specs, construction work in progress, fiber testing and final acceptance under
the franchise agreement. Mr. Dunbar indicated not more than $25,000 would be needed for services for
the I-Net backbone project over the next 18 months and not more than $20,000 would be needed for
services for the Fast-track activation over the next 4 months. A discussion followed with concerns
expressed about additional consulting and services expenses and the need for services in support of
implementation.
Dean Reed moved to recommend City Council approve the proposed amendment to the
professional services agreement with Metropolitan Communications Consultants. Councilman
Campbell seconded the motion, which carried with CounciImember Rogers opposing.
VII. Next Meeting:
The next regular meeting will be July 9, 2002. At 3:00 p.m.
VIII. Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 4:45p.m.
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Allen Bentley, Chairman
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Cate Rinehart, Administrative
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