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Utility Advisory Committee
Special Meeting
Public Works Conference Room
Port Angeles, W A 98362
September 30,2008
11 :00 a.m.
L Call To Order
Chairman Reed called the meeting to order at 11 :00 a.m.
IL Roll Call
Members Present:
Chairman Reed, Betsy Wharton, Dan Di Guilio, Karen Rogers
(11: 1 0), Orville Campbell
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Jerry Osterman, Bill Bloor, Yvonne Ziomkowski, Mike Puntenney,
Steve Sperr, Larry Dunbar, Phil Lusk, Tom McCabe, Cate Rinehart
Others Present:
None
IlL Approval of Minutes:
Chairman Reed asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of September 30,2008.
Orville Campbell moved to approve the minutes. Councilman Di Guilio seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
IV
Late Items
None
JI: Discussion Items:
A. Solid Waste Utility Cost Of Service Study
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, distributed a handout. Angie Sanchez, FCS
Group, gave a presentation by phone based upon that information. The discussion included an
overview ofthe rate study process, transfer station operations, closure and post-closure reserves,
collection operations, and the time frame for public hearings. There was a lengthy discussion.
Councilmember Wharton moved to recommend City Council proceed with a public
hearing on the cost of service studies for the Solid Waste Collection and Transfer Station
Utilities. Councilmember Rogers seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
September 30, 2008
B. Electric Utility Rates And Fees
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, distributed a handout, reviewed the August
12th presentation, and noted the changes that had occurred since that meeting. Staff determined
that with new information received from Bonneville current rates are sufficient through 2009 and
no rate adjustment was needed. Staff confirmed that the previously discussed changed to
electrical works permit fees and ordinance housekeeping amendments are recommended. There
was a lengthy discussion.
Councilman Di Guilio moved to recommend City Council proceed with the fee adjustments
and ordinance housekeeping amendments for the Electric Utility. Councilmember Rogers
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
VL Next Meeting Date:
October 14, 2008 - Special Meeting
(1:00 p.m. to 5 p.m.)
VIL Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 1:10 p.m.
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