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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11/08/1999 UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Port Angeles, Washington November 8, 1999 I. Call to Order: Chairman Orville Campbell called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. II. Roll Call: Members Present: Councilman Doyle, Councilman Williams, Bill Myers and Joe Michalczik Staff Present: Scott McLain, Ken Ridout, Jim Harper, Mike Quinn, Glenn Cutler, Gary Kenworthy, Yvonne Ziomkowski, Cate Rinehart and Craig Knutson (3:25) Others Present: Dean Reed (Daishowa) Tom Gould (EES) Damin Healy (EES) IIL Approval of Minutes: Councilman Doyle moved to approve the minutes of the September 13, 1999 meeting. The motion was seconded by Bill Myers and carried unanimously. IV. Discussion Items: ~4. }Fater/Wastewater Cost of Service Study Scott McLain, Power Manager, introduced Tom Gould and Damin Healy of Economic and Engineering Services (EES). Mr. Gould and Mr. Healy gave an indepth presentation of their review process which included methodology of setting cost based rates, development of revenue requirements, cost of service analysis results, and rate design results. A lengthy discussion followed. Councilman Doyle proposed a three year increase be recommended to Council with the understanding that rates would be studied again in about three years. Bill Myers seconded. Joe Michalczik passed on voting. Chairman Campbell called for a motion and it was carried. B. Discussion of Expanding UA C Membership Bill Myers brought up the value of increasing the UAC membership from five to seven. After some discussion Myers moved to propose Council consider increasing membership from five to seven, which would include one commercial representative and one at large representative. Chairman Campbell seconded and the motion carried. C. Procedures for Surplusing Property Held By the Utilities Public Works and Utilities Director Cutler explained that there are two substation parcels available for sale but he had been unable to determine whether the specific information should go to the UAC first for discussion or directly to the Real Estate Committee. Jim Harper, Electrical Engineer, noted the soil at the Race substation had been tested and was ready, the Albert site needed more soil testing before it was available. The Peabody substation parcel would be retained for future use. After a brief discussion it was determined that parcels that are excess go directly to the Real Estate Committee. V.. Other Business: Elwha Dam Transmission Line Power Manager McLain gave a brief overview explaining that with the transfer of the dams to the US Park Service it may include the transmission lines connecting them to the BPA transmission grid. Electrical Engineer Harper indicated that there are thirtyone poles on which the City currently has facilities - all located on Lauridsen Boulevard. He further added that the City's rights were protected by a franchise agreement with the Fort James Company. Dean Reed, Daishowa representative, reported that an alternate proposal was going to presented to the Park Service and that they would be asking City staffto review, comment, and support the proposal. A short discussion followed. No action was taken. VI. Late Items: None. VII. Next Meeting: The next meeting of the Utility Advisory Committee will be held on Monday, December 13, 1999 at 3:00 p.m.. VIII. Adjournment: The meting adjourned at 5:10 p.m. OrvilYe Car~pbell, Ch~irm/an ~ Cate Rinehart, Administrative Asst