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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/12/2008 Utility Advisory Committee Public Works Conference Room Port Angeles, W A 98362 August ,12;2008 1 :00 p.m. L Call To Order ;' ';.. Chairman Reed called the meeting to order at 1 :00 pi;m. IL Roll Call Members Present: Chairman Reed, Betsy Wharton~ Dan Di Guilio, Karen Rogers Members Absent: Orville Campbell' " Staff Present: Mark Madsen, Glenn Cutlet, Yvonne Ziomkowski, Mike Puntenney, Steve Spert, Larry Dunbar, Phil Lusk, Cate Rinehart Others Present: Angie Sanchez - 'FCSGrbup Sergey Tarasov - FCS Group Shirley Nixon - Citizen LaTrisha Suggs- Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Robert Elofson - Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe IlL Approval of Minutes: ,,' Chairman Reed asked ifthere were any corrections to the minutes July 8; 2008. Councilnian:Di Guilio moved to approve the minutes. Councilmember Rogers seconded the motion, which, ;, carried unanimously with Councilmember Wharton abstaining due to absence. IV. Late Items None V. Discussion Items: A. Utility Cost Of Service Studies Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems introduced Angie Sanchez and Sergey Tarasov of the FCS Group. Ms. Sanchez distributed a handout and gave a powerpoint presentation based on that information. There was a lengthy discussion on system development charge updates, an overview of the rate study process, fiscal policies, the rate study, and connection charge updates. Councilmember Wharton moved to recommend City Council proceed with a public hearing on the cost of service studies for the Water and Wastewater Utilities. Councilman Di Guilio seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE August 12,2008 B. Electric Utility Rate Study Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, distributed a handout regarding the issue. A review of the study included replenishment of cash reserves, a proposal to increase electrical permit fees, and add a line crew in 2009, and rate and fee adjustments. The public hearing will be delayed because the Bonneville Power Administration is not expected to announce wholesale generation rates until September 22,2008. A discussion followed. Councilmember Rogers moved to recommend City Council proceed with a public hearing on this year's rate study for the Electric Utility. Councilman Di Guilio seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. C. Electric Utility 2008 Resource Plan Phil Lusk, Power Resources Manager, explained that the City's electric utility must comply with a Washington State mandate to develop a Resource Plan. He also described the steps to be taken such as a public notice and hearings, Council approval, have the plan published on the City website, and comments received at the August 5, 2008 public hearing. There was a brief discussion. Councilman Di GuHio moved to recommend City Council approve the Electric Utility 2008 . Resource Plan. Councilmember Rogers seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. D. Morse Creek Hydro Project Public Notice Phil Lusk, Power Resources Manager, noted that the City was required by the Washington State Department of Ecology to publish a public notice of the draft Clean Water Act section 401 certification application and included a copy for review. A discussion followed. Information only. No action taken. VI. Next Meeting Date: September 9,2008 at 3:00 p.m. (Agenda may extend the meeting to 6:00 p.m.) VII. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 4:18 p.m. lli-t"L.- .,-- ~\ I\. cz.lA.A.F"\ Cate Rinehart, Admin Spec II N:\PWKS\LIGHT\CONS\CA TE\augI2meet.wpd