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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11/13/1995UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Port Angeles, Washington November 13, 1995 Call to Order: Chairman Myers called the meeting to order at 4:35 p.m. Roll Call: Members Present: Members Absent: Staff Present: Gary Braun, Cathleen McKeown, Joe Michalczik, and Bill Myers. Larry Schueler. C. Knutson, J. Pittis, B. Titus, C. Hagar, B. Jones, R. Ellsworth, and S. Kenyon. III. Approval of Minutes: Councilman Braun moved to approve the minutes of the October 9, 1995, meeting. Joe Michalczik seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Ili Discussion Items: A. Discussion of Deposits (Revisited from Prior Meeting) City Attorney Knutson informed the Committee that he and Customer Service Manger Kenyon had participated in a conference call arranged by the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) regarding the recent decision of the U. S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. This decision could have a devastating effect on the City's utility lien rights. More discussion needs to occur before staffcan decide the best way of handling this situation. At Attorney Knutson's request, this item will be continued to the next meeting. B. All 90's - Purchase of Used Containers Bob Jones, Superintendent of Solid Waste, explained that the containers he was requesting permission to purchase were no longer available. Public Works Director Pittis said that by the end of 1996, the Public Works fund balance will only be about $200,000, therefore, the budget would be severely impacted by this type of purchase. However, he is asking the Committee for direction in the event an opportunity like this presents itself in the future. Ninety gallon cans could result in changing the operation for weekly to biweekly. Superintendent Jones stated that he is frequently asked why the City cannot offer a variable -1- Utility Advisory Committee November 13, 1995 rate for solid waste pick up. Changing to the smaller containers would allow the City some flexibility in pick up schedules and rates. Discussion followed regarding alternatives available should the City go to all 90 gallon containers. It was the general consensus of the Committee that staff pursue the possibility of purchasing new or used 90 gallon containers. C. Revision of Sewer Industrial Pre-Treatment Ordinance Public Works Director Pittis announced to the Committee that Mike Robertson is no longer Wastewater Superintendent, as he has taken a job in Vale, Colorado. Bob Jones is now overseeing the Wastewater Treatment operations, and Ralph Ellsworth is overseeing the collection and pump station operations. Director Pittis went on to give a brief explanation of the current industrial pre-treatment policy. The Department of Ecology (DOE) has suggested that the City make some changes to this policy and this must be done by Ordinance. Director Pittis explained why these changes were necessary and what the changes entailed. Changing the Code will not affect any of the City's current discharge permits. Industries that cannot meet the limits set by Code, will be obligated to perform their own pre-treatment on site. After limited discussion, Councilmember McKeown moved to recommend the City Council adopt the new industrial wastewater pretreatment ordinance, following the guidelines as recommended by the DOE. Councilman Braun seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. D. Discussion of UAC By-Laws and Number of Citizen Representatives Deputy Clerk Hagar reminded the Council that Councilman Schueler had requested this discussion at the last meeting. As Councilman Schueler is absent, the Committee has the option of discussing the issue, or tabling it to a future meeting. Councilmember McKeown suggested, and the Committee agreed, this item be tabled until the new Council is seated. Late Items: Public Power Past, Present & Future - An NWPPA Perspective Light Director Titus distributed a paper written by Don Noel of NWPPA. There was no discussion, nor any action taken. Director Titus also informed the Committee that the Conservation item discussed at the previous meeting had been settled in the budget process. -2- Utility Advisory Committee November 13, 1995 Chairman Myers informed the Committee that he would be discussing the cable television senior citizen discount with Northland Cable TV in order to address the issue of discounts for those senior citizens who do not have electric heat and are not presently eligible for the discount. VI. Next Meeting: The next meeting of the Utility Advisory Committee will be held on Monday, December 11, 1995, at 4:30 p.m. V/L Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m. Chairman -3-