04/17/2015 - MinutesUtility Committee Minutes
Meeting of April 17, 2015
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Utility Committee
Meeting Minutes
April 17, 2015
Utility Committee Members Rob Putaansuu, John Clauson and Cindy Lucarelli met on
April 17, 2015 at 7:30 a.m. at the Family Pancake House. Also present: Public Works
Director Mark Dorsey, Mayor Tim Matthes, Treasurer Allan Martin and city resident
Elissa Whittleton.
Water-Sewer Gap Analysis – Final “Draft” Presentation: Katy Isaksen of KIA
presented to Committee members the current version of the 2015 Water/Sewer Gap
Analysis as requested by Council. The current Water/Sewer Rate Outlook was included
with this updated presentation. Results will be presented to the full City Council at the
May 19, 2015 Work Study Session. In addition and as requested previously, the annual
consumption summary results identified the (28) high water usage services as being
McCormick Woods landscape irrigation. Katy Isaksen to attend and present at the May
19, 2015 Work Study Session the updated Analysis to the full City Council.
Waste Management Contract Renewal - Discussion: PWD Dorsey provided
Committee members with the pending Waste Management edited Contract for Solid
Waste Services, for review, up for renewal by June 30, 2015. Also, a brief WUTC Tariff
#20 rate comparison discussion was presented. The primary presentation/discussion
will occur at the April 21, 2015 Work Study Session. Waste Management representative
to present the proposed Contract and Rate Structure to the full City Council at the April
21, 2015 Work Study Session.
Well #10 Project Status – Update: PWD Dorsey once again updated Committee
members on the current Well #10 DWSRF funded project status as follows:
Manganese - Pilot Testing: Upon direction by Staff, BHC Consultants are
moving forward with the ATEC option for the needed Manganese Treatment Pilot
Testing, whereby the sole source vendor provides a study specific to their
treatment system. Public Works staff has hands-on experience with the local
ATEC system and BHC has confirmed the ability to sole source. To be continued.
Well #9 Project Closeout – Update: PWD Dorsey again updated Committee
members on the current Well #9 project closeout status, that being the City continues
to work towards the presentation of a Demand Letter to PACE, through the assistance
of HDR Engineers. In addition, it appears that pump performance issues are contractor
and/or pump supplier issues. I&E Construction has been notified by Pace to address
the non-performance, based upon the design (pump curve) specifications. To be
continued.
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LED at Signals in 2016 – Discussion: PWD Dorsey presented to Committee
members, a proposal from Kitsap County Public Works to convert the City’s traffic
signals to LED. Although maintenance and power costs are greatly reduced over time,
the conversion cost is significant. PWD Dorsey to request formal proposal for both LED
conversion and left-turn flashing yellow conversion for possible inclusion within the KC
ILA for the 2016 Budget.
Well #4B - Update: PWD Dorsey advised Committee members that Ecology has
approved the assignment of the Water Rights Application for G1-26447 to the City of
Port Orchard. City to monitor water usage per Agreement.
Public Works Vehicles – Discussion: PWD Dorsey presented to Committee
members a Memorandum regarding proposed Public Works Shop Vehicle Replacements
for 2015/2016, given the recent loss of two (2) trucks to age/use. Committee members
supported the immediate purchase of a Utility Trailer to replace the water emergency
repair truck. Two (2) new trucks will be proposed within the 2016 Budget. PWD
Dorsey to commence purchase of Utility Trailer in 2015.
Next Meeting(s): June 12, 2015 - 7:30 AM at the Family Pancake House
Next SAC Meeting(s): April 22, 2015 - 6:30 PM at SKWRF
Meeting adjourned at 8:57 a.m.
cc: Council, City Attorney, Mayor and Department Heads