10/16/2017 - MinutesUtility Committee Minutes
Meeting of October 16, 2017
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City of Port Orchard
Utility Committee
Meeting Minutes
October 16, 2017
Utility Committee Members Cindy Lucarelli, Scott Diener and Fred Chang met on
October 16, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. at the Port Orchard City Hall – Room #306. Also
present: Public Works Director/City Engineer Mark Dorsey and Waste Management
Representatives Laura Mosher and Joey Pellecchia.
Annapolis Creek PS&E and Permitting SOQ’s - Update: PWD Dorsey updated
Committee members on this design project, whereby the six (6) SOQ’s received by the
September 8, 2017 deadline have been scored and ranked by the selection panel, and
interviews for the top three (3) firms have been scheduled for October 27, 2017. The
final selection and procurement process is still anticipated to be completed within
November of 2017. To be continued.
Well No. 9 - Update: PWD Dorsey updated Committee members on the Well No. 9
Water Treatment Retrofit Construction Project, with the update being that the original
Project Bid deadline of October 13, 2017 has been cancelled. It is anticipated that the
Construction Contract award will now occur in November 2017. To be continued.
Waste Management Services Option - Discussion: As follow-up to the recent
Waste Management (WM) Audit conversation, Committee members met with Laura
Moser and Joey Pellecchia of WM to better understand how the Utility operates and to
see what service alternatives WM can provide to customers within City limits. In
summary, WM operates statewide via the Utilities & Transportation Commission (UTC),
and the City operates under the Kitsap County Solid Waste Plan. Rates are set by the
UTC and Programs are provided within compliance with the County Plan. The decision
to allow city residence to not have solid waste service is specifically a city issue and
would require a code amendment. WM does have a current Program that allows for a
minimum level of service, being 10-gal/month pick up rather than the typical 30-gal/
week. Utility Committee members have requested that PWD Dorsey write a letter to
Mr. Fies, upon authorization by the Mayor, advising him of the minimum program
option he is suggested to pursue.
Next Meeting(s): November 20, 2017 - 9:30 a.m. - City Hall (Room #306)
Next SAC Meeting(s): January 17, 2018 - 6:30 p.m. - City of Port Orchard Council
Conference Room
Meeting adjourned at 10:29 a.m.
cc: Council, City Attorney, Mayor and Department Heads