HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05/09/2017 tRility Advisory Committee
Jack Piths Conference Rooms
Port Angeles, WA 98362
May 9, 2017
3:00 p.m.
L Call To Order
Chair Lynn Bedford called the meeting to order at 2:59 pm.
11. Roll Call
UAC Assigned
Councilniernbers Present: Cherie Kidd, and Vice Chair Lee Whetharn
Councilmembers Absent: Sissi Bruch, Brad Collins, Mayor Patrick Downie, Dan Gase,
and Michael Merideth
LIAC Members Present: Chair Lynn Bedford, Rob Feller, and William Atkinson
IJAC Members Absent: Laura Dodd
Staff Present: Craig Fulton, Gregg King, Lucio Baa k, Cindy Jensen, Jeff
Bender, William Bloor, and Michelle Hate
Others Present:
III. Approval Of Minutes
Prior to approval of minutes, Vice Chair Lee Whetharn requested self-introductions be made to
accommodate new members. Chair Lynn Bedford agreed and introductions were made.
Chair Lynn Bedford requested a motion for approval of the April 11, 2017 minutes. Vice Chair
Lee Whetharn moved to approve the minutes and Cherie Kidd seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously (5-0).
IIF. Iate Items: None
V Discussion Items:
A. Wastewater Treatment Plant Biosolids Dewatering, Project WW0205 Design
Update and Construction Contract
Jeff Bender, P.E., Civil Engineer, requested the LAC make a recommendation to council to
award a construction contract to replace the aging belt press at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
with a new screw press, and upgrade ancillary equipment including the polymer feed system.
The project is budgeted and funded by wastewater utility rates. The $1,435.000 project amount
qualifies for the apprentice utilization program. Kennedy/Jenks was hired last year for the
design contract. Kennedy/Jenks completed the design for the project and it is ready to be
advertised for construction with bids to be opened on June 6, 2017, Discussion followed.
Cherie Kidd moved to provide a favorable recommendation to the Cit), Council to award a
construction contract in 2017 that fits within the approved project budget. Vice Chair Lee
Whetham seconded the motion,which carried unanimously (5-0).
B. 2017 Landfill Beach Nourishment, Contract CON-2017-21
Lucio Baack, Civil Engineer 1, provided an update on the annual requirement of the Port Angeles
Landfill beach nourishment at the Seawall. Using powerpoint, Lucio described visually where the
2017 Landfill Beach Nourishment project will place 2600 cubic yards of clean beach nourishment
sediment on the landfill shoreline immediately waterward of the 454 foot seawall. Discussion
followed. As this is an annual requirement, it was suggested to explore a two or three year contract
instead of annual.
Vice Chair Lee Whetham moved to provide a favorable recommendation that City Council
award a construction contract in 2017 that fits within the approved project budget. Cherie
Kidd seconded the motion,which carried unanimously (5-0).
C. BPA Emerging Technology Field Test Participation Agreement
Gregg King, Power Resource Manager briefed the members on the Commercial I IVAC Efficient
Pumping Systems (CHEPS) grant awarded to the City by BPA to test the assessment of adjustable
speed drive technology in HVAC pumping systems. Two City customers have been identified and
agreed to participate in the test assessment; Clallam Courthouse and the Clallam County Juvenile-
Family Services buildings. An inter-local agreement between Clallam County and the City for grant
funds to pass to the County. The City Attorney has drafted such a document and Gregg requested a
favorable recommendation from the UAC to the City Council fbr the City Manager to sign the
agreement with the County for the (CHEFS)grant.
Cherie Kidd moved to provide a favorable recommendation for the City Manager to sign
an agreement with Clallam County for the CHEPS grant. Vice Chair Lee Whetham
Seconded the motion,which carried unanimously (5-0).
PrIf. Information Only Items:
A. UAC Member opening-verbal
Craig Fulton, Director, Public Works & Utilities stated UAC Chair Lynn Bedford has requested to
resign her position. Lynn will continue to attend meetings while a replacement is Sought. Craig will
start to look for candidates immediately. Vice Chair Lee Whethain stated although he is willing to
help, he is not interested in becoming the chair. Discussion was held on who could fill the position
of chair.
B. National Public Works Week(May 22-26,2017)
Craig Fulton, Director, Public Works&Utilities mentioned Public Works Week, May 22 d to 26"'.
On May 25'�',The Utilities Division will be at Dry Creek Elementary for students to observe and
learn about equipment used by Operations. Also an open house has been scheduled at Pump Station
4 on Friday, May 26°x`fl.OM I pm—4pm with tours and snacks.
UIL Next Meeting Date: June 13,2017
Vill. djournmen 3.33 p.m.
journ,nken
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