UTILITY COMMITTEE
The Utility Committee meeting was held on July 14, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. with Councilwoman Williams presiding in the absence of Chairman Ruane. Members present were Mr. McGiffin, Mr. Cregar, and Mr. Snaman.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Snaman moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. McGiffin and unanimously carried.
2008 Comprehensive Plan Review: Utility Chapter (with Committee Recommendations Incorporated)
During their meeting of June 9, 2008, members reviewed the Utility Chapter of the 2008 Comprehensive Plan, which included Chapter 7 - Public Utilities and Infrastructure Plan, and made several recommendations. As a result, staff provided a revised Chapter 7, which included the committee recommendations, for review.
Mrs. Townshend, Director of Planning and Inspections, referred to page 13 and indicated that the energy and electricity consumption information is still under development. She also indicated that staff will be providing additional information regarding storm sewers, as well as the Energy 2030 Plan. Mrs. Townshend advised members that the plan is to submit a draft 2008 Comprehensive Plan to City Council for forwarding to the State of Delaware. She assured members that although the Plan would be presented to the State, the City can continue to make revisions.
Responding to Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Townshend stated that staff did not include any comments regarding the Water Cooperative Project. Mrs. Williams suggested that staff review the Summary Report Analysis for consideration of some inclusion.
Mr. DePrima felt that the level of detail provided for the CIP Projects, which consists of several pages, is beyond what is expected for a Comprehensive Plan. He suggested that staff consider providing the CIP Project descriptions and including it in a chart, which would consist of a few pages. He explained that reference could be made to the City’s CIP Report for obtaining further details.
Referring to “Recommendation 2: Implement a Stormwater Utility within the City of Dover”, Mr. DePrima suggested that the language reference conducting a study to determine the need to create a stormwater utility, explaining that the current language insinuates that it has already been determined. He also suggested that staff consider eliminating the reference to the “Consolidated Utility Plan” (Recommendation 1: Update Utility Plans Regularly). He advised members that there was a previous desire to assure that the utility departments communicate with each other regarding their projects. Since these utility departments have been integrated into one (1) department, Mr. DePrima suggested that there may no longer be a need for the consolidated plan.
PACE/NAES Monthly Report (May)
Mr. DePrima provided the PACE/NAES Monthly Reports for May 2008. He reminded members that the reports are being provided to allow members the opportunity to monitor what is being sold in electric and the revenues received, which will give members a better understanding of any fluctuations and make improvements if deemed necessary. It was not his intention to make a presentation of the report; however, he welcomed any questions.
Mr. Snaman moved to recommend acceptance of the PACE/NAES Monthly Report for May 2008, seconded by Mr. McGiffin and unanimously carried.
Mr. Snaman moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Cregar and unanimously carried.
Meeting Adjourned at 5:16 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Beverly C. Williams
Acting Chair
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