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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,March 12,2009
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the UTILITIES COMMITTEE of the Town
of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado.Meeting held at Town Hall in
said Town of Estes Park on the 12th day of March,2009.
Committee:Chairman Homeier,Trustees Blackhurst and Ericson
Attending:All
Also Attending:Town Administrator Halburnt,Deputy Town Administrator
Richardson,Director Goehring,Superintendent Boles and
Clerk Williamson
Absent:None
Chairman Homeier called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT.
None.
WATER.
Scope of Services Contract —Corrosion Control Report.
In December of 2008,the Utilities Committee was informed that lead concentrations in
the Town’s drinking water exceeded levels as defined by the Safe Drinking Water Act.
As part of the consequence for exceeding the lead action level,the Water Department
must submit a corrosion control plan to the Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment (CDPH&E)in May 2009.The plan would be developed by a registered
professional engineer using water analysis information and by exploring different
treatment options to optimize corrosion control.Therefore,staff requests approval to
contract with HDR Engineering to review the current chemical treatment,determine the
best available corrosion inhibitor and recommend changes to the corrosion control
program.HDR Engineering has been working with the Water Department on evaluating
the water chemistry in town since 2007,and therefore,has become knowledgeable with
the current processes in place.Other engineering firms would require previously
completed tests to be repeated thereby increasing the cost of the analysis.Discussion
followed on the type of testing required (homeowner),the frequency of testing and the
use of a different corrosion control compound could benefit the sanitation districts.The
Committee recommends approval of the contract with HDR Engineering to
complete a corrosion control plan for the Water Department at a cost of $6,771
from account #503-6500-560-22-02.
Reports
1.Annual System Flushing —Dir.Goehring stated the annual system flushing
would begin April 14th
—April 24th This process will also verify the condition of
the hydrants and clean out the mains to improve water quality and clarity.No
flushing operations will take place April 18th —20th
2.Removal of Big Thompson Water Treatment Facility —The demolition of the
building began in March 2007 and has been completed.A small metal shed has
been placed on the property to house the necessary SCADA equipment.
3.Annual Household Hazardous Material Round Up.—The Town and County
have been hosting this function in cooperation for the past 13 years with the
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Town providing personnel and the County disposing of the material.The event
will be held on a Saturday in June.
There being no further business,Trustee Blackhurst adjourned the meeting at 8:28 a.m.
Jkie Williamson,Town Clerk
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