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UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Port Angeles, Washington
September 9, 2003
I. Call to Order:
It was noted that Chairman Erickson would be delayed. Vice Chairman Campbell called the
meeting to order at 3 :00 p.m.
II. Roll Call:
Members Present:
Chairman Erickson (3:05), Councilmember Rogers, Councilman
Campbell, Dean Reed, Allen Bentley
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Mike Quinn (3: 15), Craig Knutson, Glenn Cutler, Scott McLain, Larry
Dunbar, Steve Sperr, Cate Rinehart
Others Present:
Dick Goodman - KONP
Paul Lamoureux
III. Approval of Minutes:
Vice Chairman Campbell asked if there were any additions or corrections to the meeting minutes
of August 12, 2003. The deletion ofthe word" Export" on page three was requested. Allen
Bentley moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Councilmember Rogers seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously
IV. Discussion Items
A. Conservation Program Adjustments
Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, indicated rebate expenses had been above what had been
originally forecasted and reductions to rebate levels had been made to reduce program expense. Rebates
for most improvements had been lowered by approximately 20% and staff would monitor the program to
ensure funding was available for the entire five year program period. There was a short discussion.
Information only. No action taken.
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B. Fluoridation Update
Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, reported the SEPA checklist was being reviewed
by the County and would then go to Community Development.
Information only. No action taken.
C. Letter To Washington Department Of Fish And Wildlife
Stephen Sperr, Engineering Manager, pointed out the various issues being addressed in the new three
year lease proposal. Support of City operations on Morse Creek was the only new element to be
addressed. Other terms of the previous lease either remained in place or were removed as they were no
longer applicable. A discussion followed.
Councilman Campbell moved to recommend staff send the proposed lease to the Washington
Department of Fish and Wildlife and begin the negotiating process. Councilmember Rogers
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
D. Storm water Utility
Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, reviewed the process that had taken place thus far
acknowledging the changes to the draft ordinance originally submitted. There was a lengthy discussion.
Staff was directed to investigate a residential compliance rate reduction, refine the project list giving
greater weight to CSO reduction, and redraft the utility ordinance. These items are to be brought back
before the committee for review.
Information only. No action taken.
V. Late Items
None.
VI. Next Meeting:
The next meeting will be October 14, 2003 .
VII. Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 4:22 p.m.
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Cate Rinehart, Administrative
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