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Utility Advisory Committee
Public Works Conference Room
Port Angeles, W A 98362
October 9,2007
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, Grant Munro (3:13), Betsy
Wharton, Orville Campbell
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Mark Madsen (3:13), Bill Bloor (3:18), Yvonne Ziomkowski
(3: 19), Scott McLain, Larry Dunbar, Steve Sperr (3: 1 7), Ernie
Klimek, Cate Rinehart
Others Present:
Brian Gawley - Daily News
IlL Approval of Minutes:
Chairman Reed asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of September 11, 2007.
Orville Campbell moved to approve the minutes. Councilmember Wharton seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
Chairman Reed asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of September 17, 2007.
Councilmember Wharton moved to approve the minutes. Orville Campbell seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
IV.
Late Items:
Landfill Spill Update
V. Discussion Items:
A. Revision To Exhibit E, Bonneville Power Administration Power Sales Contract
Scott McLain, Deputy Director for Power Systems, noted that minor changes were needed in
Exhibit E to the Power Sales Contract with BP A, include metering point changes and a name
change. There was a brief discussion.
Councilmember Wharton moved to recommend City Council authorize the Director of
Public Works and Utilities to sign Revision 1, Exhibit E to the Power Sales Contract
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between the City of Port Angeles and the Bonneville Power Administration. Mayor Rogers
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
B. Delegation Agreement With Bonneville Power Administration For
NERCIWECC Requirements
Scott McLain, Deputy Director for Power Systems, explained that the City is a registered entity
under the North American Electric Reliability Corporation and the Western Electricity
Coordinating Council and is responsible for certain electric reliability standards that became
effective in June of 2007. This agreement shifts some responsibilities back to BP A for certain
requirements. There was a brief discussion.
Mayor Rogers moved to recommend City Council authorize the Director of Public Works
and Utilities to sign the Delegation Agreement with the Bonneville Power Administration.
Orville Campbell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
C. CFL Markdown Promotion Agreement
Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, pointed out that the City had been offered a change-a-
light compact fluorescent lamp promotion agreement by Fluid Marketing Strategies and all City
expenses under the agreement were eligible for reimbursement. A discussion followed.
Orville Campbell moved to recommend City Council authorize the Public Works and
Utilities Director to sign the Change-A-Light CFL Promotion Agreement. Mayor Rogers
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
D. Water Rate Adjustments
Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, distributed a handout and gave a presentation based on
that information. Staff recommended a retail rate adjustment of7% beginning January 1, 2008.
There was a brief discussion.
Orville Campbell moved to recommend City Council proceed with a public hearing on the
updated rate study and proposed rate adjustments. Mayor Rogers seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
E. Combined Sewer Overflow Loan Application For FY2009
Steve Sperr, City Engineer, explained that the City had committed to completing the Phase 1
Combined Sewer Overflow Projects by the end of 2009. While the City has several Public
Works Trust Fund loans associated with these projects, to fully fund all the work an additional
loan is needed. A discussion followed.
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Councilmember Wharton moved to recommend City Council authorize the Mayor to sign
the Fiscal Year 2009 Funding Cycle Application certification, in an amount not to exceed
$5,000,000. In addition, if a grant or loan is approved, authorize the Mayor to execute the
agreement. Mayor Rogers seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
VI. Late Item: Landfill Spill Update
Steve Sperr, City Engineer, reported that the spill, which was discovered during excavation work,
had been contained and that it appears to be from an isolated source. An action plan is being
completed to remove the contaminated material.
Information only. No action taken.
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Next Regular Meeting Date:
November 13, 2007
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A djornm en t:
The meeting was adjourned at 4:06 p.m.
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