HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Utilities Committee 2009-02-12RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,February 12,2009.
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the UTILITIES COMMITTEE of the
Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado.Meeting held in the
Town Hall in said Town of Estes Park on the 1 2th day of February,
2009.
Committee:Chairman Homeier,Trustees Blackhurst and Ericson
Attending:Trustees Blackhurst and Ericson
Also Attending:Town Administrator Halburnt,Deputy Town Administrator
Richardson,Utilities Dir.Goehring,and Deputy Town Clerk
Deats
Absent:Chairman Homeier
Trustee Blackhurst called the meeting to order at 8:05 a.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
WATER DEPARTMENT
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT WITH
UPPER THOMPSON SANITATION DISTRICT —REQUEST APPROVAL.
Upgrades to the Mary’s Lake Water Treatment Plant,and the subsequent changes to a
membrane filtration system,will increase the backwash discharge from the plant to the
Upper Thompson Sanitation District (UTSD).Running at capacity the plant will
discharge approximately 20,000 gallons per day,up from 4,600 gallons per day,
requiring the Town to purchase an additional 15,400 gallons in discharge volume.Cost
for the additional treatment requires the purchase of Plant Investment Fees (PIF)from
UTSD which is calculated as follows:
15,400 additional gal/200 77 PIE required for additional discharge
77 PIE @ $4,300 per PIE =$331,100
Staff recommends entering into an intergovernmental agreement (IGA)with Upper
Thompson Sanitation District to accommodate the treatment of the additional discharge
at a cost of $331,100 from account #503-7000-5880-35-54,budgeted.The Committee
requests that the item be taken as an action item to the February 24,2009,Town
Board meeting.
FINANCIAL REPORTS.
1.Light and Power Financial Report —Finance Officer McFarland reported that
2008 was a good year for Light and Power with revenues at 103%of budget
which is attributed to an increase in customer base and usage volume,and
expenses coming in lower than anticipated.
2.Water Financial Report —Finance Officer McFarland stated there were savings
realized during 2008 with funds for engineering expenses and meter equipment
being unused.
LIGHT &POWER REPORTS.
1.Mary’s Lake Bridge Utility Crossing —The project is complete with all utilities
underground and overhead lines removed.The expenses for all participating
utilities (Baja,Qwest,and Xcel Energy)came in under estimates and all
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participants have expressed satisfaction with the project.The participating
utilities have been billed for their portions of the project.
2.Renewable Energy Efforts Asst.Utilities Dir.Mangelsen presented a program
used at the Earth Fest held at the YMCA in January that highlighted solar and
wind rebate programs made possible through partnerships with the Town of
Estes Park,the Governor’s Energy Office (GEO),and the Colorado Solar Energy
Industries Association (C0SEIA).
WATER
1.Mary’s Lake Water Treatment Facility —The project continues to progress well
with a water production target date of May 12,2009.
There being no further business,Trustee Blackhurst adjourned the meeting at 8:55 a.m.
Cyn ia .Deats,Deputy Town Clerk
APPROVED
TOWN OF E$TES PARK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES