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Utility Advisory Committee
Public Works Conference Room
Port Angeles, W A 98362
July 10, 2007
3:00 P.M.
L Call To Order
Vice Chairman Rogers called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
IL Roll Call
Members Present:
Vice Chairman Rogers, Grant Munro, Betsy Wharton, Orville
Campbell
Members Absent:
Dean Reed
Staff Present:
Mark Madsen, Bill Bloor, Glenn Cutler, Scott McLain, Larry
Dunbar, Steve Sperr, Bob Kajfasz, Amanda Roberts, Ernie Klimek
Others Present:
Don Cramer - Climate Crisis Coalition
Bill Roberds - Capacity Provisioning, Inc.
Craig Johnson - Capacity Provisioning, Inc.
Brian Gawley - Daily News
IlL Approval of Minutes:
Vice Chairman Rogers asked ifthere were any corrections to the minutes of June 12,2007.
Councilman Munro moved to approve the minutes. Councilmember Wharton seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
IV.
Late Items:
SWAC
V. Discussion Items:
A. Leak Detection Results - 2007
Ernie Klimek, W aterlW astewater Collection Division Superintendent, noted that the City had
used leak detection companies for the past seventeen years to detect leaks in the water
distribution system. Approximately fifteen miles were surveyed with a total of fourteen leaks
found. Staff will consider concentrating on older lines next year rather than specific areas.
Information only. No action taken.
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B. CPI Telecommunications Right-Of-Way License Agreement Renewal
Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, explained that the license to Capacity Provisioning,
Inc. for its telecommunications system within the City expires September 9,2007 and needs to be
renewed. Due to the likelihood of technological changes staff does not recommend the term of
the renewal exceed five years. There was a brief discussion.
Councilmember Wharton moved to recommend City Council authorize the Public Works
and Utilities Director to renew the Telecommunicatons Right-Of-Way License with
Capacity Provisioning, Inc. for a five-year term. Orville Campbell seconded the motion,
Which carried unanimously.
C. Renewable Energy Generation Project Grant Applications
Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, distributed a handout and reviewed the contents with
regard to background, benefits, costs, and economics. A summary ofthe risks, disadvantages,
and advantages was given. There was a lengthy discussion.
Councilmember Wharton moved recommend staff proceed with grant applications.
Orville Campbell second the motion which carried unanimously with Vice Chairman
Rogers in opposition.
D. EnergySmart Grocer Program Agreement
Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, reviewed the information in the packet, resonded to
questions, and provided clarification. An agreement to partner with the Portland Energy
Conservation, Inc. has been offered where they would to energy audits, identify eligible energy
conservation measures, and verify acceptable work. There was a brief discussion.
Councilman Munro moved to recommend City Council authorize the Public Works and
Utilities Director to sign an EnergySmart Grocer Program Agreement. Councilmember
Wharton seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
E. Renewable Energy System Incentives
Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, advised that Washington State law now provides
incentives for non-commercial renewable energy systems installed by electric customers.
Eligible systems include photovoItaics, anaerobic digesters to treat livestock manure, and wind
systems that generate electricity. A discussion followed.
Councilman Munro moved to recommend City Council participate in the Washington State
renewable energy system incentives program including City incentive payments. Orville
Campbell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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F. Storm water Utility Rates
Steve Sperr, City Engineer, summarized the packet information going over the rate adjustment
options and preliminary budget. Future elements to be developed are a rebate program, public
education, expanded water quality testing, enforcement, low impact development standards, and
applying for grants and loans, and managing them. There was a short discussion.
Councilman Munro moved to recommend City Council adjust Stormwater Utility rates as
recommended by staff. Orville Campbell seconded the motion which carried unanimously
with Councilmember Wharton opposed.
G. Transportation Benefit Districts
Continued to the next meeting.
H. Councilmember Wharton mentioned in passing SW AC interest in the county litter
problem and the possibility of mandatory garbage pickup.
VI. Next Meeting Date:
August 14, 2007
VIL Adjornment:
The meeting was adjourned at 4:56 p.m.
Vice Chairman Rogers
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Cate Rinehart, Admin Spec II