HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10/08/2001 UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Port Angeles, Washington
October 8, 2001
I. Call to Order:
Chairman Reed called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.
II. Roll Call:
Members Present: Chairman Reed, Larry Williams, Mayor Doyle, Orville Campbell, Allen
Bentley
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Craig Knutson, Glenn Cutler, Ken Ridout, Scott McLain, Gaxy Kenworthy,
Larry Dunbar, Jeff Young, Tom McCabe, Cate Rinehart
Others Present: Peter Battuello - Parametrix
III. ~lpproval of Minutes:
Chairman Reed asked if there were any changes or additions to the agenda. Chairman Reed asked
if there were any additions or corrections to the meeting minutes of September 10, 2001. Two typos
were noted. Allen Bentley moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Councilman Campbell
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
IV. Discussion Items:
}Yastewater Treatment Plant Backup Generator
Jeff Young, Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent, explained that the treatment plant requires a
backup source of power in the event the primary electric service is disrupted. Disruption would allow
inadequately treated wastes to be released into State waters. Installation of a backup generator and an
automatic transfer switch is expected to take twelve weeks after Council approval. A brief discussion
followed.
Mayor Doyle moved to recommend City Council accept the bid from Pacific Detroit Diesel-Allison
for a 500 kW backup generator in the amount of $96,160 plus sales tax. Councilman Williams
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
B. Compact Fluorescent Lamp Coupon .4greement
Lan'y Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, advised the City had received information from BPA that a local
lighting retailer may not be in compliance with distributing ENERGY STAR® labeled compact fluorescent
lamps. The retailer is attempting to redeem approximately 5,500 coupons which amounts to $33,000. The
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City will not receive $5,500 from BPA if the retailer's payment is withheld. BPA has requested the retailer
provide an affidavit stating how many qualifying CFL's have been distributed to resolve the issue and will
probably terminate the retailer's agreement based on breach of contract. There was a short discussion with
questions regarding ENERGY STAR® standards versus other brands. Mr. Dunbar indicated more
information would be brought to the committee as it was received.
No action taken. Information only.
C. Landfill Long-Range Plan
Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, gave a detailed description of the project including
background, issues to be addressed, the transition to a waste export system, land use, and a proposed
schedule. A lengthy discussion followed with concerns expressed over monitoring the natural sinking
process, transfer problems and solutions, and the lack of county backing or commitment. A draft of the
Long-Rang Plan for Solid Waste Management was distributed.
Mayor Doyle moved to recommend to City Council that the City take a lead role for managing solid
waste disposal services after closure of the landfill providing appropriate long-term commitments are
obtained from various agencies in the county. Councilman Campbell seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
V. Late Items: None
VII. Next Meeting:
The next meeting will be held November 13, 2001 at 3:00 p.m
VIIL Adjournment:
The mcetin§ adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
DeanReed, Ch m~tn Cate Rinehart, Administrative Assistant
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