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Utility Advisory Committee
Public Works Conference Room
Port Angeles, W A 98362
November 13, 2007
3:00 P.M.
L Call To Order
Chairman Reed called the meeting to order at 3:06 p.m.
IL Roll Call
Members Present:
Chairman Reed, Betsy Wharton, Orville Campbell (Via phone)
Members Absent:
Karen Rogers, Grant Munro
Staff Present:
Mark Madsen, Bill Bloor, Glenn Cutler,Yvonne Ziomkowski,
Scott McLain, Larry Dunbar, Mike Puntenney (3:24), Ernie
Klimek, Tom McCabe, Terry Dahlquist, Bob Kajfasz, Cate
Rinehart
Others Present:
Brian Gawley - Daily News
IlL Approval of Minutes:
Chairman Reed asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of October 9,2007.
Councilmember Wharton moved to approve the minutes. Orville Campbell seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
IV.
Late Items:
November 12 Storm Update
V. Discussion Items:
A. Cooperative Service Agreement With US Department Of Agriculture (USDA)
Tom McCabe, Solid Waste Superintendent, pointed out that the USDA had provided wildlife
management services during the last nine years to alleviate bird strike hazards to aircraft in the
vicinity of the City Landfill, which has recently been converted to a Regional Transfer Station.
The current agreement will expire on December 31, 2007, and a new agreement for the period of
January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008 needs to be executed. There was a brief discussion
Information only. No action taken.
B. Water Use Efficiency (WUE) Program Goals
UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
November 13, 2007
Ernie Klimek, Water/Wastewater Collection Superintendent, explained that the Water Use
Efficiency Rule went into effect January 22,2007 mandating that water purveyors establish goals
within one year of this date as part of a Water Use Efficiency Program. The City goal is to
achieve a one percent reduction in distribution system leakage per year for calendar years 2008
through 2013. There was a brief discussion.
Information only. No action taken.
C. Tree Trimming Alternatives In City Rights-Of-Way
Terry Dahlquist, Electrical Engineering Manager, noted that tree trimming costs were escalating
faster than budgets due to a shortage of qualified tree trimmers and the trimming required to
protect overhead power lines was falling behind. Various options were identified with a
recommendation for future vegetation control to cut down trees in public rights-of-way, assign
City line crews to perform tree trimming, and continue to hire Asplundh as we have been doing
formore intensive trimming. A discussion followed.
Information only. No action taken.
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D. Energy Conservation loans
Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, advised that some of our largest customers had
expressed interest in loans if the terms and conditions were competitive. Two lending institutions
. have shown interest however the offer is not limited just to them. There was a brief discussion.
Councilmember Wharton moved to recommend City Council approve additional loan
guarantee agreement with lenders and adopt an ordinance establishing a conservation
fund. Orville Campbell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
E. Conservation Kit Purchase Contract
Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, announced that staff proposes to offer City utility
customers an energy and water conservation kit at no charge. The kit will be promoted through a
coupon inserted into December utility bills and the cost will be reimbursed by the Bonneville
Power Adminisstration. There was a brief discussion.
Orville Campbell moved to recommend City Council authorze the Director of Public
Works and Utilities to enter into a contract for Conservation Kits.
VI. Late Item: November 12 Storm Update
Mike Pun tenney, Deputy Director of Operations, reviewed the events that occurred during the
UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
November 13, 2007
wind and rain storm which included the loss of several substations and clogged catch basins. It
was noted the Light crews spent a 17 hour day restoring electricity and clearing trees.
VII.
Next Regular Meeting Date:
December 11, 2007
VIII.
Adjornment:
The meeting was adjourned at 4:06 p.m.
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Cate Rinehart, Admin Spec II
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