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UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Port Angeles, Washington
November 9, 2004
I. Call to Order:
Chairman Rogers called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
IL Roll Call:
Members Present:
Chairman Rogers, Allen Bentley, Mayor Headrick, Dean Reed,
Councilmember Erickson
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
William Bloor, Glenn Cutler, Gary Kenworthy, Michael Puntenney, Scott
McLain, Larry Dunbar, Steve Sperr, Cate Rinehart
Others Present:
Paul Lamoureux
III. Approval of Minutes:
Chairman Rogers asked if there were any additions or corrections to the meeting minutes of
October 12, 2004. A sentence addition and modification was noted under the Manlift Truck item.
Dean Reed moved to approve the minutes as modified. Allen Bentley seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
IV. Late Items: Alternative Rate Structures
V. Discussion Items:
A. Unified Bilateral Compliance Agreement With department Of Health
Steve Sperr, Engineering Manager, reviewed the agreements noting the installation of a cover on the last
uncovered reservoir had been done and a water test for lead and copper had been completed. The two
remaining deliverables have been combined and include the design of a new water treatment plant with a
pH adjustment built into it and a treatment process that includes filtration to meet the Surface Water
Treatment Rule. There was a short discussion in which staff was directed to clarifY the water test
information in the Water Quality Report.
No action taken. Information taken.
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B. Budget Amendment For Economic And Engineering Services Agreement
Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, explained that the Economic and Engineering Services
consultant had been retained to assist staff with pre-closure revenue requirements and post-closure cost
of service analysis of the landfill. A revised scope of work has been developed to include a COSA model
modification, rate design alternatives, and post-closure COSA presentation. A brief discussion followed.
Staff was directed to include in the memo to Council an amendment history and milestone schedule.
Mayor Headrick moved to forward a favorable recommendation tit City Council to amend the not
to exceed amount of the EES agreement to $38,790. Allen Bentley seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
C. Alternate Rate Structure
Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, indicated that he had been approached with the
suggestion of a tiered rate for the wastewater utility. There was a brief discussion. Staff was directed to
present the pro's and con's sometime early in 2005.
No action taken. Information only.
D. Update Of Combined Sewer Overflow Directed Actions By Department Of Ecology
Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, referred to the schedule table indicating the CSO
Reduction Plan had been submitted to DOE and that the results may take some time to receive. Staff was
commended for ajob well done in meeting the completion dates.
No action taken. Information only.
VI. Next meeting date: December 14, 2004
VII. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 3:45 p.m.
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