HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/09/2011The Utility Advisory Committee meeting time was delayed as announced to 3:30 P.M., in order
to ensure a quorum was present.
I. Call To Order
Chairman Dan DiGuilio called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.
II. Roll Call
UAC Assigned
Councilmembers Present: Dan Di Guilio, Cherie Kidd, Brooke Nelson
Other Councilmembers
Present:
Other Councilmembers
Absent:
Utility Advisory
Committee Members
Present:
Utility Advisory
Committee Members
Absent:
Staff Present:
Others Present:
City Council Special Meeting/Utility Advisory Committee
Jack Pittis Conference Room
Port Angeles, WA 98362
August 9, 2011
3:00 p.m.
Patrick Downie
Don Perry, Brad Collins, Max Mania
Dean Reed
Paul Elliott
Kent Myers (3:33), Glenn Cutler, Mike Puntenney, Bill Bloor,
Larry Dunbar, Randy Brackett, Phil Lusk, Terri Partch, Sondya
Wray, Nicholas Dotsie, Kathryn Neal.
Tom Callis Peninsula Daily News
Shannon Greene Bonneville Power Association
Harold Norlund NPI USA (3:38)
III. Approval Of Minutes
Chairman Dan DiGuilio asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of June 14, 2011.
Committee Member Brooke Nelson moved to approve the minutes. Dean Reed seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
IV Late Items:
None.
V. Discussion Items:
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A. Bonneville Power Administration Notice for Tier 2 Power Supply
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, introduced Terry Mundorf, of Marsh Mundorf
Pratt Sullivan via conference phone, and Shannon Greene, of Bonneville Power Administration.
A lengthy discussion followed on the City's requirement to make its second commitment to the
Bonneville Power Administration Tier 2 power supply.
Dean Reed moved to recommend City Council authorize the Director of Public Works and
Utilities to notify Bonneville Power Administration in accordance with Section 2.4.1.1 of
Exhibit C of the Power Sales Agreement that the City selects the Tier 2 Short -Term Rate
Alternative for the period of October 2014 through September 2019 for 100% of its above
High Water Mark load greater than 1 average megawatt. Brooke Nelson seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
B. Bonneville Power Administration Wholesale Power Rate Adjustments
Phil Lusk, Power Resources Manager, and Shannon Greene gave a PowerPoint presentation on
the Bonneville Power Administration's wholesale power rate adjustments and impacts they will
have under the Tiered Rate Methodology. A lengthy discussion followed.
For information only, no action requested.
C. Industrial Transmission Electric Rate Ordinance Amendments
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, gave a PowerPoint presentation on the
Industrial Transmission Rate Ordinance Amendments. A lengthy discussion followed.
Dean Reed moved to recommend City Council to proceed with a public hearing on the
proposed Industrial Transmission electric rate ordinance amendments. Cherie Kidd
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
D. Stormwater System Modeling Presentation
Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, introduced Nicolas Dotsie, Stormwater
Intern. Nicolas gave a presentation of the Stormwater System model and the information that has
been retained. There was a brief discussion.
For information only, no action requested.
E. Stormwater National Pollution Discharge Elimination System and Capital
Needs Assessment Study Professional Services Agreement
Terri Partch, Assistant Civil Engineer II, shared that the consultant for the Stormwater NPDES
and Capital Needs assessment study has been selected. Herrera Environmental Consultants will
be providing professional services for the City to be in compliance with the Phase II Municipal
Stormwater Permit. A lengthy discussion followed.
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Brooke Nelson moved to recommend City Council to approve and authorize City Manager
to sign a Professional Services Agreement with Herrera Environmental Consultants in an
amount not to exceed $107,143, and to make minor modifications to the agreement, if
necessary. Dean Reed seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
VI. Information Only Items:
A. Advanced Metering infrastructure System Update (Verbal report only)
Information only. No action taken.
B. Wireless Mobile Data System (BTOP Update (Verbal report only)
Information only. No action taken.
C. Dry Creek Water Association Easements (Verbal report only)
Removed from agenda.
VII. Executive Session Potential Litigation: RCW 42.30.110(1)(1)
Start Time: 5:03 P.M.
End Time: 5:17 P.M.
VIII.
IX.
an DiGuilio, Mayor
Next Meeting Dates: August 30, 2011
September 13, 2011
Adjournment:
5:17 p.m.
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Dan DiGuilio, Chair tility Advisory Sondya Wray, Administrative Specialist
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