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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/07/2000 UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Port Angeles, Washington August 7, 2000 L Call to Order: Chairman Campbell called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. IL Roi1 Call: Members Present: Chairman Campbell, Dean Reed, Allen Bentley, Councilman Williams Members Absent: Mayor Larry Doyle Staff Present: Michael Quinn, Craig Knutson, Glenn Cutler, Ken Ridout, Scott McLain, Gary Kenworthy, Doyle McGinley, Dale Miller, Steve Sperr, Cate Rinehart Others Present: None III. Approval of Minutes: Chairman Campbell asked if there were any changes or additions to the agenda. None were given. Reference was made to the question of who was elected Vice Chairman. Research indicated Councilman Williams was chosen at the January 12, 2000 meeting. Chairman Campbell then asked if there were any additions or corrections to the meeting minutes of July 10, 2000. Dean Reed moved to approve the minutes. Councilman Williams seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. IV. Discussion Items: A. CH2M Hill Contract A brief introduction was given by Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities. Steve Sperr, Utility Engineer, gave a brief overview of the various water issues. There was some concern over funding of the projects and time frames. Mr. Cutler assisted in explaining the funding sources for the different undertakings. A discussion followed with concerns expressed regarding releasing information to the public. The Public Works utility staff will develop a series of articles to be placed with the media to explain the GWI situation and the possible impacts. Dean Reed moved to recommend the City Council enter into an Agreement for Professional Services with CH2M Hill, Inc., and authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement. Allen Bentley seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. B. Hazardous Waste Collection Day Agreement Dale Miller, Recycling Coordinator, explained that for the past 7 years the City has participated in the UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE August 7, 2000 annual Household Hazardous Waste Amnesty Days sponsored by Clallam County and the Department of Ecology. Cost to the City depends upon participation - historically 40%. The City paid $6,347 last year and received credit for $1,153 for in-kind services. A discussion followed regarding the types of waste collected and what the benefits are to the City. Allen Bentley moved to recommend the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement with Clallam County to provide a maximum of $7,500 toward the cost of the Household Hazardous Waste Amnesty Days Event. Councilman Williams seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. C. Water Fluoridation A brief background was given by Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities. Doyle McGinley, Water, Wastewater Collection Superintendent, explained that a fluoridation steering committee had been formed by the late Dr. Larry Schueler. Mr. McGinley gave a brief overview of a meeting he recently attended indicating that at some point in the future this committee will probably approach the City Council requesting the City provide fluoridation. It was the consensus of the group that the final outcome of this issue be determined by the people of Port Angeles and not Council alone. A brief discussion followed. D. Status of Power Subscription with BPA Scott McLain, Deputy Director of Power Systems, reviewed the subscription contracts and reported that the contract offerings from Bonneville are currently on hold. Mr. McLain further explained the options that may be available and the consequence of those options. A discussion followed regarding the various factors that are involved. Mr. McLain recommended a work session on September 5, 2000 to explain the various items in the contract to Council, with final authorization of the contract at the September 19th meeting.. I~. Information Only Items: Water Marketing Seminar Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, reminded the committee of the American Water Resources Association, Washington Section 2000 Annual Conference which will be held November 15, 2000. Mr. Cutler indicated that he would be attending along with Craig Knutson and Tim Smith. Cost for attendance is $100 per person and there will be an additional available spot. Mr. Cutler stated he would remind members of Council the early part of October. VI. Late Items: None VII. Next Meeting: The next meeting will be held September 11, 2000, at 3:00 p.m. in the Public Works Conference Room. VIII. Adjournment: 2 UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE August 7, 2000 Councilman Williams moved to adjourn the meeting. Allen Bentley seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 4:07 p.m. Orville Campbell,','-C~rman '- Cate Rinehart, Administrative Assistant 3