HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12/10/2013Utility Advisory Committee
Jack Pittis Conference Room
Port Angeles, WA 98362
December 10, 2013
3:00 p.m.
L Call To Order
Chairman Dan DiGuilio called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
IL Roll Call
UAC Assigned
Councilmembers Present: Dan Di Guilio, Lee Whetham, Sissi Bruch (3:01)
Other Councilmembers
Present:
Other Councilmembers
Absent: Cherie Kidd, Brooke Nelson, Brad Collins, Patrick Downie, Dan
Gase
Utility Advisory
Committee Members
Present:
Utility Advisory
Committee Members
Absent:
Staff Present:
Paul Elliott, Dean Reed, Lynn Bedford
Mike Jacobs
Dan McKeen, Craig Fulton, Mike Puntenney, Byron Olson, Phil
Lusk, Ken Dubuc, Sondya Wray, Rick Hostetler, Jonathan Boehre,
Bill Bloor (3:01)
Others Present: Jeremy Schwartz (3:07) — PDN
III. Approval Of Minutes
Chairman Dan DiGuilio asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of. November 12, 2013.
Dean Reed moved to approve the minutes. Lee Whetham seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
IV. Late Items None
V. Discussion Items:
A. Recommendation to City Council for a Medic I representative member to the
Utility Advisory Committee
Ken Dubuc, Fire Chief discussed the applicant of John LeClerc for the Utility Advisory Committee
Medic One representative position. A brief discussion followed.
Dean Reed moved to recommend City Council to appoint John LeClerc as the Medic 1 Utility
Advisory Committee Member. Sissi Bruch seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
B. Stormwater Education and Outreach Services Interlocal Agreement with Kitsap
County
Jonathan Boehme, Stormwater Engineer reviewed the requirements of the new issues Western
Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater NPDES Permit. One of the requirements is to provide
education and outreach. There was a review of the proposed Interlocal Agreement that will provide
education and outreach programs for the permit requirements. A brief discussion followed.
Sissi Bruch moved to recommend City Council to authorize City Manager to sign the
Interlocal Agreement with Kitsap County in an annual amount not to exceed $8,290, and to
make minor modifications to the agreement if necessary. Paul Elliot seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
C. Electric Utility Discount Programa Evaluation and 2014 Restructuring
Rick Hostetler, Customer Service Manager discussed the Electric Utility Discount Program
evaluation. There are additional funds available in 2014. The 2013 budgeted utility discount
amounts are currently not being fully distributed. There is a suggestion to expand or restructure the
City of Port Angeles Low Income Discount Program. A lengthy discussion followed.
Sissi Bruch moved to recommend the City Council to change the current utility discount for a
maximum of $150,000 and to implement a two tiered (25% and 35%) electric utility discount
for qualifying households based on family size and 100% and 125% of the Federal Poverty
Level as published in the Federal Register. Paul Elliot seconded the motion. The motion
passed 5-0, with one abstention from Dan DiGuilio.
D. Morse Creek Hydroelectric Project Recommendation
Craig Fulton, Public Works & Utility Director gave a overview on the background information and
current issues with the Morse Creek Hydroelectric Project. Phil Lusk gave a PowerPoint
Presentation on the project and the summary of options presented in 2012. A lengthy discussion
followed.
Based on the discussion, staff withdrew its request that the UAC provide a recommendation to
City Council to proceed with one of the two following options related to the Morse Creek
hydroelectric project: 1) Retire the project and maintain ownership, or 2) Sell the project and
property in their present condition, after declaring them to be surplus to the City's needs.
Staff will instead gather additional information and report back to the UAC at a future time.
VI. Information Only Items
A. Residential Exchange Program Update (verbal report only)
Information only. No action taken.
B. Sea Breeze Power Update (verbal report only)
Information only, No action taken.
VII. Next Meeting Dates: January 14, 2014
VIII. Adjournment: 4:47 p.m.
Cerie Kidd,1'4ayor
S-onti Wray, Administrative Spe 6 st