Meeting of Commissioners of
Public Utility District No. 1 of Clark County, Washington
October 2, 2018

A meeting of Commissioners of Public Utility District No. 1 of Clark County was held at the Electric Center, 1200 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, Washington, on Tuesday, October 2, 2018.

Present: President Jim Malinowski, Vice President Nancy Barnes, Secretary Jane Van Dyke Commissioners, CEO/General Manager Wayne Nelson, Director of Operations Dan Krebs, Director of Communications Lena Wittler, Director of Engineering Cal Morris, Director of Water Doug Quinn, Director of Information Services Mike Harris, Interim Director of Finance Melissa Ankeny, Director of Customer Service Lisa Fix, Director of Energy Resources Dan Bedbury, Corporate Communications Manager Erica Erland, Communications Services Manager Heather Allmain, Materials and Purchasing Manager Cathy Wannamaker, Water Engineering Manager Russ Knutson, Justin Zucconi, Oscar Maciel and Assistant to CEO/General Manager Margaret Anderson.

Press Representatives: None

Others Present: Rick Syring, Terry Oliver, Sherry Erickson, Adam Walters, James Paulson and Roy Koegen (Materials A)

At 9:00 a.m., President Malinowski called the meeting to order for the transaction of formal business. Commissioner Malinowski noted a quorum was present and the agenda (Materials B) was approved as submitted.

Commissioner Van Dyke asked for a moment of silence in recognition of the passing of Water System Operator Al Apana.

Consideration of the Minutes of September 18, 2018
There were no changes or corrections.

Public Comment – Non Agenda Items
Member of the public Don Steinke provided comments on Initiative 1631 and urged the utility to be neutral.

Member of the public Steve Tubbs seconded Mr. Steinke’s comments.

Consideration of Accounts Payable
The board, by a unanimous vote, approved the following payment amounts as listed on the Letter of Transmittal dated September 18, 2018, from the District Auditor:

Electric Revenue Fund – $5,801,054.02
Water Revenue Fund – $684,360.89
Generating System Fund – $409,313.22

For a total of $6,894,728.13

Consideration of Resolutions of Intent to Establish LUD Nos. 1339 and 1348
Director of Engineering Cal Morris addressed the board regarding the Intent to Establish Local Utility District Nos. 1339 and 1348.

Resolution No. 7492 – LUD No. 1339 – Kimberthwaite
Resolution No. 7493 – LUD No. 1348 – Amber Glen

After the presentation by Mr. Morris, Commissioner Malinowski opened for public comment. There being no comment, a motion was made by Commissioner Barnes, seconded by Commissioner Van Dyke, and unanimously carried that Resolution Nos. 7492 and 7493 be adopted and a public hearing was set for September 18, 2018 (Materials C).

Consideration of Resolutions of Establishment of LUD Nos. 1321, 1344 and 1347
Director of Engineering Cal Morris addressed the board regarding the Establishment of Local Utility District Nos. 1321, 1344 and 1347.

Resolution No. 7494 – LUD No. 1321 – Rivendell PH 3
Resolution No. 7495 – LUD No. 1344 – The Landing at Salmon Creek
Resolution No. 7496 – LUD No. 1347 – Meadows at 58th

After the presentation by Mr. Morris, Commissioner Malinowski opened the public hearing for comment. There being no comment, a motion was made by Commissioner Van Dyke, seconded by Commissioner Barnes and unanimously carried that Resolution Nos. 7494 through 7496 be adopted (Materials D).

Consideration of Bid Award No. 544 – Line Voltage Wall Thermostats
Materials and Purchasing Manager Cathy Wannamaker reviewed the memo dated September 18, 2018, detailing the bid results (Materials E). Commissioner Van Dyke moved to recommend that Bid No. 544 be awarded to the low evaluated bidder, Johnstone Supply for the annual estimated purchase of (5,000) Line Voltage Wall Thermostats in the total contract amount of $185,700.00 plus applicable taxes. Commissioner Barnes seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.

Consideration of Bid Award No. 546 – Installation of Line Voltage Thermostats
Materials and Purchasing Manager Cathy Wannamaker reviewed the memo dated September 18, 2018, detailing the bid results (Materials F). Commissioner Van Dyke moved to recommend that Bid No. 546 be awarded to the low evaluated bidder, Tapani Electric, LLC in the amount of $256,262.50 plus applicable taxes. Commissioner Barnes seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.

Consideration of Bid Award No. 547 – Salmon Creek Crossing Reconstruction Phase 2
Materials and Purchasing Manager Cathy Wannamaker reviewed the memo dated September 18, 2018, detailing the bid results (Materials G). Commissioner Van Dyke moved to recommend that Bid No. 547 be awarded to the low evaluated bidder, Nutter Corp., in the amount of $489,103.73 plus applicable taxes. Commissioner Barnes seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.

Commissioner Reports and Comments
Commissioner Barnes reported on her attendance at the Public Power Council meetings.

Commissioner Malinowski reported on his attendance at the Energy Northwest Participants Review Board dinner and the Washington PUD Association Meetings.

Staff Reports
CEO/General Manager Wayne Nelson discussed with the board the Clean Community designation campaign that the Washington PUD Association (WPUDA) is developing.  WPUDA is planning to take the idea to the governor for consideration, and the association asked for Clark Public Utilities’ input regarding the campaign.

Public Comment
Member of the public Adam Walters shared his thoughts regarding the Clean Community designation.

Other Business before the Board
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 10:27 a.m.