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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/08/2006 UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Port Angeles, Washington August 8, 2006 L Call to Order: Chairman Reed called the meeting to order at 3:11 p.m. IL Roll Call: Members Present: Chairman Reed, Orville Campbell, Karen Rogers (3:34), Grant Munro, Members Absent: Betsy Wharton Staff Present: Mark Madsen, Bill Bloor, Glenn Cutler, Scott McLain, Gary Kenworthy, Larry Dunbar, Cate Rinehart Others Present: Brian Gawley (3 :32) - Daily News Chuck Forman - Bonneville Power Administration Thorn O'Dell- The Remediators Inc Howard Sprouse - The Remediators Inc Paul Lamoureux - Citizen IlL Approval of Minutes: Chairman Reed asked if there were any corrections to the meeting minu~es of July 11, 2006. Orville Campbell moved to approve the minutes. Councilman Munro seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. IV. Late Items: None V. Discussion Items: A. Landfill Use Proposal Thorn O'Dell and Howard Sprouse of The Remediators Inc. described their company as specializing in the clean-up of petroleum and polychlorinated contaminates in soil and expressed a desire to enter into a partnership with the City for use ofan area at the landfill. Benefits were listed as the creation of jobs, student education, a long term solution to current pollution needs, and being involved in a model process. There was a brief discussion. Mr. O'Dell and Mr. Sprouse were encouraged to proceed but advised to form a partnership with Waste Connections as the City could not legally do so. 1 "~!'P~~-J:."'","d,':~,o'r.":'<.';~"'" ' "",-..{........".:,:o..,'::...")'.<:';.j;.1:.,>:';.<o," UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE August 8, 2006 B. Electric Rate Study Update Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, and Chuck Forman of the Bonneville Power Administration, reviewed the information contained in the packet, responded to questions, and provided clarification. Rate changes are not recommended at this time. There was a brief discussion. No action taken. Information only. C. PUD Telecommunications Right-Of-Way License Agreement Renewal Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, noted the initial term of the license was five years and expired October 10, 2006. The District requested the license be renewed, provided a report, and paid a $500 deposit to offset the City's administrative cost. Although the renewal time was requested to be ten years, City ordinance requires right-of-way licenses to have a five year term. A discussion followed. Councilman Munro moved to recommend City Council authorize the Public Works and Utilities Director to renew the Telecommunications Right-Of-Way License with the Clallam County Public Utility District No.1 for a five year term. Mayor Rogers seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. D. Termination Of City Authorized Contractor Agreements Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, explained that the Conservation Rate Credit program is anticipated to increase the energy efficiency requirements and decrease customer rebates for heat pumps and windows. Because of this change staff feels that several contractor agreements are no longer needed. There was a brief discussion. No action taken. Information only. E. Storm water Project List Gary Kenworthy, City Engineer, distributed a handout and reviewed the information it contained. Several scenarios were discussed along with their impacts. Staffwas directed to do nothing at this time but to revisit with updated information the first quarter of2007. No action taken. Information only. VI. Adjourn To Executive Session - 4:50 p.m. Executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i) to discuss potential litigation. Estimated time: 10 2 -:.,c~ "1fk ":;i""<;~,~""",:< '~;~'-. ,-C,_ ,""f"";;:'1:~:7.:~~,~,:,-,~.I";"i:i' UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE August 8, 2006 minutes. Executive session concluded at 5:09 p.m. Meeting resumed in regular session and was continued to August 15,2006 at 4:00 p.m.. VIL Next Regular Meeting Date: September12, 2006 VIIL Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m. Cctc ~\f\~~ Cate Rinehart, Administrative Specialist II N :\PWKS\LIGHT\CONS\CA TE\080806meet. wpd 3