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Utility Advisory Committee
Public Works Conference Room
Port Angeles, W A 98362
November 14, 2006
3:00 P.M.
AGENDA
I. Call To Order
Vice Chairman Rogers called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Members Present:
Vice Chairman Rogers, Orville Campbell, Grant Munro, Betsy
Wharton
Members Absent:
Dean Reed
Staff Present:
Bill Bloor, Glenn Cutler, Mike Puntenney, Scott McLain, Larry
Dunbar, Steve Sperr, Rick Hostetler, Dan McKeen, Yyonne
Ziomkowski, Cate Rinehart
Others Present:
Elizabeth Butler - Saint Andrews Place
II. Approval Of Minutes:
Vice Chairman Rogers asked if there were any corrections to the meeting minutes of
October 10, 2006. Councilman Munro moved to approve the minutes. Orville Campbell
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
III. Late Items
Interlocal Cooperation Agreement EUGA Sewer System
v. Discussion Items:
A. Interview Candidate for Medic-1 UAC Position (UAC Council Members
Only)
Dan McKeen, Fire Chief, introduced Elizabeth Butler of Saint Andrews Place noting she
was unanimously appointed by the local group of licensed care facilities as a candidate
for the Utility Advisory Committee. There was a brief interview.
Councilmember Wharton moved to recommend to the City Council for Elizabeth
Butler be the representative for Medic-1 on the Utility Advisory committee.
Councilman Munro seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
November 14, 2006
B. Water Rate Study Presentation
Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, distributed a handout and gave a
presentation based on that information. There was an update of the rate study, a
review of the proposed rates, and recommendations for both residential and
commercial water. There was a brief discussion. Staff was asked to consider
alternate rate designs.
Orville Campbell moved to recommend City Council proceed with a public
hearing on the rate study and proposed rate adjustments. Councilman Munro
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
C. Smart Metering And Time-Based Electric Rates
Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, distributed a handout and gave a
presentation based on that information. It was noted that all electric utilities are
required by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to offer this no later than February 8,2007.
There was a brief discussion. Staff was directed to return with recommendations.
No action taken. Information only.
D. Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Sewer Update
Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, distributed a handout stating things
were moving forward and that there had been a favorable response.
No action taken. Information only.
E. Executive Session
Due to a time restraint the late item will be presented at a continued meeting
November 15, 2006 at 3:00 p.m.
Adjourn to executive session - 4:51 p.m.
Executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1 )(C) to consider the terms on which real
estate will be offered for sale and (i) to discuss with legal counsel potential litigation.
Executive session concluded at 4:57 p.m.. Meeting resumed in regular session.
VI. Next Meeting Date:
December 12, 2006
Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 4:57 p.m.
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Cate Rinehart, Admin Spec II