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UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Port Angeles, Washington
November 12, 2002
I. Call to Order:
Chairman Bentley called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call:
Members Present:
Chairman Bentley, Councilman Campbell, Councilmember Rogers, Dean
Reed, Councilmember Erickson
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Michael Quinn (3 :43), Craig Knutson, Glenn Cutler, Ken Ridout, Scott
McLain, Gary Kenworthy, Larry Dunbar, Doyle McGinley, Cate Rinehart
Others Present:
None
III. Approval of Minutes:
Chairman Bentley asked if there were any additions or corrections to the meeting minntes of
October 8, 2002. Councilman Campbell moved to approve the minutes. Dean Reed seconded
the motion. Councilmemher Erickson ahstained due to absence at the meeting.
IV. Discussion Items:
A. Design Services For Oil Handling And Warehouse Building
Jim Harper, Electrical Engineering Manager, explained the need for a specific storage facility to hold
transformers and oil filled equipment. Proposals were requested from six engineering/architectural
consulting firms with a single response from Parametrix, Inc. The final scope of work was negotiated to
not exceed $25,900. A brief discussion followed with questions regarding the possibility of a
prefabricated structure. It was explained that due to the environmental sensitivity of the storage items
specifications would not permit such a concept.
Councilman Campbell moved to recommend City Council authorize the Mayor to sign an
agreement with Parametrix, Inc. for engineering/architectural design services at a cost not to
exceed $25,900 and authorize the City Manager to sign amendments to the agreement in an
amount not to exceed 20% of the original contract amount. Councilmember Erickson seconded
the motion. Dean Reed and Allen Bentley opposed the motion.
B. Replacement Of Emergency Generator For Wastewater Pump Stations
Ken Ridout, Deputy Director of Operations, stated the emergency generator for wastewater pump
stations was no longer working and needed to be repaired or replaced. A variety of options were
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reviewed and it was determined that purchasing a new generator through the State Bid at $20,136.02
including tax was the best alternative. Using the existing trailer and other equipment would save
approximately $6,000. There was a brief discussion
Dean Reed moved to recommend City Council grant the Director of Public Works and Utilities the
authority to purchase a new 60 kW generator from the State Bid. Councilmember Erickson
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
C. Status Reports
Institutional Network Construction
Institutional Network Implementation Consulting Services
No action taken. Information only.
V. Late Items:
D. Transmission Rate Case Settlement
Scott McLain, Deputy Director for Power Systems, advised the Bonneville Power Administration
Transmission Business Line (TBL) has proposed a settlement that would avoid a formal transmission
rate case. The settlement includes an increase of about 2.5% over the next two year rate period
beginning October 1, 2003. Mr. McLain reviewed the major elements of the settlement indicating that
going through the formal rate case process would be much more expensive. A brief discussion followed.
Staff was requested to explain this increase would be largely absorbed through the current budget and
that it was a very small percentage of individual bills.
Councilman Campbell moved to recommend City Council authorize the Director of Public Works
and Utilities to sign the settlement agreement. Councilmember Rogers seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
E. Storm water
Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, pointed out that even though City Council had not
passed the funding method the City was continuing to address the problem with street sweeping, drain
cleaning and other methods. It was noted that the stormwater manual continued to be a non-issue. A
short discussion followed.
No action taken. Information only.
F. 2003 Public Works Trust Fund -Downtown Watermain Phase III
Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, conveyed that the City didn't receive the requested
loan for the beautification project. Out of 107 submittals only 27 were accepted to receive the $64
million available in funding. Mr. Cutler added staff will reapply and attempt to get the criteria used.
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No action taken. Information only.
G. Landfill Replacement Bulldozer
Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, noted that the 1990 bulldozer is approaching
10,000 working hours and is in need of significant repair work. Staff has been researching the cost
comparison between a new purchase of $370,000 versus a $270,000 lease over a four year period with
options. A special meeting to discuss technical issues was set for November 26th at 4 p.m.
No action taken. Information only.
VI. Next Meeting:
The next regular meeting will be December 10th in the Council Chambers.
VI. Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m.
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Allen Bentley, Chairman
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Cate Rinehart, Administrative
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