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1994-01-31 Regular Meeting x ORIGINAL WOMENS BAY SERVICE AREA SPECIAL BOARD MEETING JANUARY 31, 1994 f A Special Meeting of the Womens Bay Service Area Board was held January 31,1994 in the Womens Bay Fire Hall, Sargent ry Creek Road, Kodiak, Alaska. The meeting was called to order at 6:50 PM. ROLL CALL There were present: David Conrad Chairperson Laurie Madsen George Lee Secretary Jean Barber Vice Chair Ed Gondek Bob Tarrant Absent: John Burt comprising a quorum of the Board. Guests: Cay Copeland,KEA, Sonny Wilson,KEA, John Mills, A.K., Dan Millard, KIB. SPECIAL MEETING Conrad opened the meeting and stated that this meeting was called to review and discuss the line replacement project of KEA and how it related to the Service Area. Conrad asked if Copeland would begin. Copeland started with an overall view of KEA's plans to upgrade the service cables in the area over the next ten years. He then went into an explanation of the proposed work to replace a dead short in the lines along Middle Bay Drive. Copeland asked if any road straightening was planned. Conrad stated that due to present budget constraints that this had not been planned. Copeland continued to explain the upcoming replacement. Copeland stated that the trench along Middle Bay Drive was to be placed along the edge of the road at a 24 inch depth and the lines would be placed in PVC conduit. F'. 1, Dan Millard stated that all work on utilities had to go through a review by the Borough and that much discussion into this project had taken place. Millard went into greater detail as to the specifics of the project and the effects of trenching near the pavement both short and long term. I Millard discussed compaction, water migration, ditches, road r design and building methods. i Copeland stated that KEA wanted to avoid damage to the pavement because they want to avoid repaving costs. He discussed the placement of the excavated materials along the lake edge to build the shoulder on the other side of the road. Gondek stated that this would be satisfactory as long as the fill did not enter the Lake. Sonny Wilson stated that KEA would do everything possible to follow this plan depending on the substrate. Millard stated that this fill could not block road drainage. Sonny requested that if the permit was granted, would the road be able to be partially blocked for safety. The Board, after some general discussion agreed that this project could go on as planned and that the road could be closed during the progression of the project. Millard opened discussion as to areas that need to be addressed regarding culverts and line replacement in the future. Conrad stated that the open planning between all parties is beneficial to all parties and hoped that this process would continue. KEA stated that this work needed to be preformed as quickly as possible as this is a priority project. They also stated that the Phone Company would also place conduit for joint trench use. The Board members stated that the one main concern was that the power be kept underground to maintain views and to avoid the use of poles. Conrad stated that the only concern he had was that the possible failure of the edge of the road could be delayed by weather factors and may not appear until next year or later. . a 5 i d b The Board continued open discussion into the project plan and future plans. Conrad asked Millard if there was anything special the Board would need to do to move the process forward. J Millard stated that this meeting was to inform all parties prior to the issuing of this type of permit and discuss all potential problems and considerations. Millard asked the Board if this review process should continue for future projects for joint planning. The Board members agreed that they would like to be informed and involved in this type of project planning. Millard discussed the "Work Plan" needed for the budget process. He stated that this type of planning could benefit in the budget process. Copeland stated that he would provide Conrad a copy of KEA's staking sheet for this project. Conrad asked if there was any other discussion. Gondek asked if there was to be a designated Borough inspector. Millard stated that the project would be watched by the Borough but a full time site inspector would not be provided. MOTION A motion was made to adjourn. Lee, seconded by Gondek Vote on motion: Voice vote, unanimously approved. ATTEST: PRESIDING OFFI ER SECRETARY