HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11/08/2016 Utility Advisory Committee
Jack Pittis Conference Rooms
Port Angeles, WA 98362
November 8, 2016
3:00 p.m.
L Call To Order
Committee member Rob Feller called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.
11. Roll Call
UAC Assigned
Councilmembers Present: Sissi Bruch, and Cherie Kidd
Councilmembers Absent: Brad Collins, Mayor Patrick Downie, Dan Gase,
Michael Merideth, and Vice Chair Lee Whetharn
UAC Members Present: Rob Feller
UAC Members Absent: Chair Lynn Bedford and Laura Dodd
Staff Present: Craig Fulton,Gregg King, Kathryn Neal, Shailesh Shere,
Heidi Greenwood,Glen Goodworth,and Michelle Hale
Others Present: None
Ill. Approval Of Minutes
Rob Feller requested a motion for approval of the October 11,2016 minutes. Sissi Bruch moved
to approve the minutes and Cherie Kidd seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
IV Late Items:
A. Future Agenda Items
i. Urban Growth Area Update;
Annexed Properties—Providing City water plan
ii. Pump Station#3 and Bio Solids Dewatering Project
B. Committee Member Resignation
V. Discussion Items:
A. Stormwater Education & Outreach Services Interlocal.Agreement with Kitsap
County
Kathryn Neal, P. E, Engineering Manager,discussed the details of the proposed 3 year Interlocal
Agreement with Kitsap County that would allow the City to more economically satisfy the
Stormwater NPDES Permit. The Permit requires the City to provide stormwater education and
outreach. The City has successfully used the agreement with Kitsap County in 2012 and 2014 to
meet its Permit requirements. Discussion followed.
Sissi Bruch moved to recommend City Council to authorize the City Manager to sign the
3 year Interlocal Agreement with Kitsap County in an annual amount not to exceed
$11,474 and a total amount not to exceed$34,422, and to make minor modifications to the
agreement, as necessary. Cherie Kidd seconded the motion,which carried unanimously.
B. Bi-lateral Transfer of Energy Conservation Budget
Gregg King, Power Resources Manager,discussed the Bi-lateral transfer of$500,000 in projected
excess BPA Energy Conservation Agreement(ECA)budget for the 2016-2017 rate period. The City
Conservation Program is largely funded by Bonneville Power Administration, which is largely
funded through BPA wholesale rates. The mutual bilateral transfers allows the City to enter into a
contract providing projected excess budget to another utility in 2017 and allowing the other utility to
send back the same amount of budget in the next rate period(2018-2019)resulting in no net loss of
Energy Conservation Agreement(ECA)funds for the City. Discussion was held regarding other
options including conservation rebates.
Cherie Kidd moved to recommend City Council to authorize the City Manager to enter
into the mutual bilateral transfer with Lower Valley Energy in an amount up to$500,000.
Sissi Bruch seconded the motion,which carried unanimously.
Vi. Information Only Items:
A. Net Energy Metering Policy
Craig Fulton, Director,Public Works&Utilities, introduced Shailesh Shere, City Electrical
Engineer. Gregg King, Power Resources Manager,talked about the State l.egislative House Bill
2773 requirement for net metering, allowing interconnection of eligible renewable energy systems to
the electric grid. Gregg stated the City will reach the mandated cumulative limit for net metering
systems within the next two years and recommends the utility begin drafting an alternate net
metering policy for future renewable energy system installations. If the popularity of solar energy
continues in the future,other rate structures need to be considered to be fair to everyone. Discussion
followed with input from Shailesh Shere and Craig Fulton,
B. Committee Member Resignation
Gregg King, Power Resources Manager,received an email from Betsy Wharton stating she was
unable to give the committee the attention it deserved. Her resignation opens a citizen's position.
Gregg distributed a copy of the UACs Chapter 2.68 and described which member representation,
criteria and term applied to the vacancy. A strong marketing campaign will be needed to encourage
participation.
C. Port Orchard Water & Sewer SystemJRates
Craig Fulton reported for Council Members,information he had received that had been sent on Port
Orchard water and sewer systems,rates,etc. in comparison to Port Angeles. Craig ran through
similarities and differences in the City's utility infrastructure and operations. Craig stated he will
work on feedback,noting the comparisons.
D. Capital Improvements List
Sissi Bruch requested a capital improvement list for the last five(5)years. Craig Fulton he would
request Finance assistance in putting the list together. Craig also mentioned other reference handouts
available such as the number of pump stations the City has,an affordability index,etc.
VU. Next Meeting Date: December 13,2016
VIII. Adjournment: 3:55 p.m.
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Chair I Lyn"edford Michelle Hale, Administrative Specialist 11