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Utility Advisory Committee
Public Works Conference Room
Port Angeles, W A 98362
September 11, 2007
3:00 P.M.
L Call To Order
Chairman Reed called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
IL Roll Call
Members Present:
Chairman Reed, Karen Rogers, Larry Williams, Betsy Wharton,
Orville Campbell
Members Absent:
Grant Munro
Staff Present:
Bill Bloor, Glenn Cutler, Mike Puntenney, Yvonne Ziomkowski,
Scott McLain, Larry Dunbar, Steve Sperr, Kathryn Neal, Amanda
Roberts, Tom McCabe, Terry Dahlquist, Cate Rinehart
Others Present:
Brian Gawley (3:24) - Daily News
Paul Lamaroux - Citizen
IlL Approval of Minutes:
Chairman Reed asked ifthere were any corrections to the minutes of August 14,2007.
Councilmember Wharton moved to approve the minutes. Mayor Rogers seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
IV.
Late Items:
Lease For Interim Light Operations Facility
V. Discussion Items:
A. Transportation Benefit Districts
Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, briefed the committee on the modification
ofESHB 1858 noting the ability for cities to impost a vehicle registration fee of tip to $20 per
vehicle. There was a brief discussion.
Information only. No action taken.
B. DOE Storm water Grant Application
Steve Sperr, City Engineer, explained that the City intends to apply for one or several grants
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under the Department of Ecology's Stormwater Management Implementation Grants Program for
FY2008. The grants would be for 75% of the total project cost, with a required 25% local match.
Applications for this new program are due October 15,2007. A discussion followed.
Mayor Rogers moved to recommend City Council authorize the Mayor to (1) sign up to two
grant applications, in a total amount not to exceed $600,000, and (2) if either or both grants
are approved, authorize the Mayor to execute the grant agreement(s). Councilman
Williams seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
C. Power Line Tree Trimming
Terry Dahlquist, Electrical Engineering Manager, noted that due to a shortage of people the cost
per hour has increased substantially this year and less trimming would be accomplished than in
2006. There was a brief discussion.
Councilmember Wharton moved to recommend City Council award and authorize the
Mayor to sign a contract for the Power Line Tree Trimming with Asplundh Inc., in an
amount not to exceed $45,000, including tax. Orville Campbell seconded the motion which
was passed on a vote of four to one with Councilman Williams in opposition.
D. Conservation Funding
Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, pointed out that the energy savings from self-funded
conservation programs can increase the high water mark by 25% more than BP A funded
programs. Notification reservations need to be submitted by September 17, 2007. There was a
brief discussion.
Information only. No action taken.
E. Energy Conservation Loans
Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, reviewed the terms and conditions of the loans noting
that the proposed ordinance amendment would establish a separate conservation.fund and allow
its surplus to be used for them. A discussion followed.
Staff was directed to return to a future meeting after further research had been done.
F. Solid Waste Rate Adjustments
Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, distributed a handout and gave a presentation based on
that informaticr. Recommendations include a 7 1/2% rate increase for the transfer station and a
7% rate reductIOn for solid was collections. There was a lengthy discussion.
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Continued to September 17, 2007.
G. Lease For Interim Light Operations Facility
Continued to September 17, 2007.
VI. Next Regular Meeting Date: October 9,2007
VIL Adjornment: The meeting was adjourned at 5:06 p.m.
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Cate Rinehart, Admin Spec II
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