HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10/13/2009I. Call To Order
Chairman Reed called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
II.
Roll Call
Councilmembers Present:
Councilmembers Absent:
Utility Advisory
Committee Members
Present:
Staff Present:
Others Present:
III. Approval Of Minutes
City Council Special Meeting/Utility Advisory Committee
Public Works Conference Room
Port Angeles, WA 98362
October 13, 2009
3:00 p.m.
Deputy Mayor Betsy Wharton, Karen Rogers, Don Perry
(Alternate For Dan Di Guilio), Cherie Kidd (Observing
Only)
Dan Di Guilio
Chairman Reed, Orville Campbell
Kent Myers, Bill Bloor, Yvonne Ziomkowski, Nathan West
joined the meeting at 3:54, Mike Puntenney, Larry Dunbar,
Phil Lusk, Terry Dahlquist, Cate Rinehart
Paul Elliott — Nippon Paper Industries USA Co., LTD
Harry Bell — Citizen
Shirley Nixon — Citizen
Shannon Greene — Bonneville Power Administration
Tom Callis — Peninsula Daily News
Norma Turner — Citizen
Chairman Reed asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of September 8, 2009.
Councilmember Rogers moved to approve the minutes. Councilmember Wharton
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously with Councilmember Perry abstaining.
IV. Late Items: None
V. Discussion Items:
A. Bonneville Power Administration Notice For Tier 2 Power Supply
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, introduced Shannon Greene of the
Bonneville Power Administration. Ms. Greene distributed a handout and together they
reviewed the information. There was a lengthy discussion.
Councilmember Rogers moved to recommend city Council authorize the Director of
Public Works and Utilities to notify the Bonneville Power Administration in
accordance with Section 2.4.1.1 of Exhibit C of the Power Sales Agreement that the
City selects the Tier 2 Short -Term rate Alternative for the period of October 2011
through September 2014 for 100% of its above High Water Mark load greater than
1 average megawatt. Councilmember Wharton seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
B. Energy Northwest Interlocal Agreement For The Morse Creek
Hydroelectric Project
Terry Dahlquist, Electrical Engineering Manager, pointed out that Energy Northwest
possesses expertise that can be used to upgrade the Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition (SCADA) System for the Morse Creek Hydroelectric Project. The upgrade
will fulfill FERC licensing requirements and will increase generation and reduce
operating costs. There was a brief discussion.
Councilmember Wharton moved to recommend City Council authorize the Mayor
to sign an interlocal agreement with Energy Northwest in an amount not to exceed
$45,000, and authorize the City Manager to make minor modifications to the
agreement, if necessary. Councilmember Perry seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
C. Western Public Agencies Group Direct Load Control Feasibility Study
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, explained that City received a
proposal from the Western Public Agencies Group (WPAG) for a peak demand
management study. There was a brief discussion.
Councilmember Rogers moved to recommend City Council authorize the City
Manager to sign an agreement with EES Consulting, Inc., and Marsh Mundorf
Pratt Sullivan and McKenzie in an amount not to exceed $5,000 for a Direct Load
Control Feasibility Study. Orville Campbell seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
D. Compact Fluorescent Lamp Markdown Promotion Agreement
Phil Lusk, Power Resources Manager, advised that the City had was offered a new
agreement for the "Change a Light, Change the World" with Portland Energy
Conservation, Inc. and that all expenses would be eligible for reimbursement. There was
a brief discussion.
Councilmember Wharton moved to recommend City Council authorize the Public
Works and Utilities Director to sign the agreement and any subsequent amendments
to the CFL Markdown Promotion Agreement. Councilmember Perry seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
E. Utility Advisory Committee Industrial Customer Member Resignation
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, requested guidance on how to address
the upcoming Industrial Customer member vacancy on the Utility Advisory Committee.
A number of suggestions were considered. Staff was advised to send a letter to Nippon
requesting they designate a representative that would submit an application to serve on
the committee.
Information only. No action taken.
F. Utility Retail Rate And Fee Adjustments
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, distributed information regarding the
issued and reviewed the contents. There was a lengthy discussion.
Councilmember Perry moved to recommend City Council proceed with the
proposed rate and fee adjustments for the Electric, Water, Wastewater, Solid Waste
Collection, and Transfer Station Utilities minus the Economic Development fund.
Councilmember Rogers seconded the motion, which carried with Councilmember
Wharton abstaining.
G. Industrial Customer Power Sales Agreement
Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, advised that a Power Sales Agreement
was being negotiated with the City's Industrial customer. A discussion followed.
Councilmember Wharton moved to recommend City Council authorize the Mayor
to sign a Power Sales Agreement with Nippon Paper Industries USA CO., and
authorize the City Manager to make minor modifications to the agreement, if
necessary. Councilmember Perry seconded the motion, which carried with
Chairman Reed abstaining.
H. Conservation Loan Deduction
Phil Lusk, Power Resources Manager, pointed out that the City had assumed ownership
of the balance of the Bonneville Power Administration legacy conservation loan
agreements and explained why staff is interested in recovering the outstanding loan
balances. There was a brief discussion.
Orville Campbell moved to recommend City Council authorize the Director of
Public Works and Utilities to make a one time offer of a 40% discount on
conservation loans that are paid off within a nine month period beginning January
2010. Councilmember Wharton seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
VI. Information Only Items
A. U.S. Department Of Energy Advanced Waterpower Grant Application
Information only. No discussion or action taken.
B. Northwest Power And conservation Council's Draft Sixth Northwest
Power Plan
Information only. No discussion or action taken.
C. Energy Independence Security Act of 2007 Mandatory Consideration Of
Standards
Information only. No discussion or action taken.
D. Network Needs Assessment And Public Safety Considerations Update
Information only. No discussion or action taken.
VII. Next Meeting Date: November 10, 2009
VIII. Adjournment:
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