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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Light and Power Committee 1985-10-10C 0 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS V Light and Power Committee -Special Meeting October 10,1985 Committee:Chairman Graves,Members Brown and Laing Attending:Chairman Graves,Members Brown and Laing Also Attending:Light and Power Director Dekker,William G. Harris (North American Hydro),Secretary Anderson OLYMPUS DAM PROJECT The Light and Power Committee convened to hear Bill Harris from North American Hydro explain what has been taking place regarding the Olympus Dam 75 kilowatt hydro generating unit study. Mr.Harris informed the Committee of the purpose of the upcoming meeting with the Bureau of Reclamation on Friday,October 11th at which he and Bob Dekker planned to attend.He discussed some of the items that might be raised at the meeting. He also discussed the Memorandum of Agreement for a feasibility study received from the Bureau and explained what costs could be incurred once the Town enters into agreement with the Bureau.If this agreement is executed by the Town,a $2,000 initial payment to the Bureau of Reclamation will be necessary.Future payments would be required for “out—of—pocket”expenses after the first $2,000 is exhausted. The feasibility study for Olympus was discussed,also the operating and maintenance costs,site plan,time frame in which project could be built,and the income that could be expected from the facility once it is built. Based on the Friday meeting with the Bureau,Bob Dekker should have some figures to present to the Committee on which they can effect their recommendation as to whether or not to go ahead with the feasibility study. CarolynAnderson Recordiltg secretary °vi 0CT221985 S1ES ARK a.:i TR];tEES %-._——•—•- 0 0 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ‘JOINT SESSION:Water and Light and Power Committees October 10,1985 Water Committee:Chairman Hix,Trustees Aldrich and Wood Light and Power Committee:Chairman Graves,Trustees Brown and Laing Attending:All Also Attending:Mayor Dannels,Town Administrator Hill,Water Superintendent Richards,Light and Power Director Dekker,Water Foreman Goehring, Finance Officer Vavra,Bill Harris/North American Hydro,Clerk 0’Connor Absent:None CASCADE DAM/NORTH AMERICAN HYDRO -DISCUSSION OF PROPOSAL: Bill Harris addressed both Committees to discuss North American Hydro’s (NAH)proposal to rebuild and lease Cascade Dam,the penstock and Fall River Hydro Plant.North American Hydro was seeking a commitment from the Town to enter into a joint project, with the Town participating in the construction of the diversion structure and penstock which includes earth fill,and NAH repairing the hydro plantand generators.The Town would own all structures and would lease the hydro plant to North American Hydro.Using cost estimates from the April,1983 Feasibility Study,which North American Hydro prepared,they are as follows: Diversion Structure,Penstock,Earth Fill $179,600± Concrete Diversion Dam $175,000± Hydro Plant and Electrical $200,000± An estimated schedule of events,should the lease option be negotiated,would be: Lease secured June,1986 Conduit in diversion Summer,1987 Begin generation Fall,1987 880 kw’s available Summer,1988 NAH currently operates five facilities in the midwest with five more facilities to be added in approximately 1½years.The average lease term is 80 years;a 50—year lease is the shortest term,with a unlimited lease term being the longest.Director Dekker advised the sample lease agreement which NAH had submitted had been reviewed by Town Attorney White.Attorney White stated there were no apparent legal areas of concern. Water Superintendent Richards was in favor of the cost—sharing option which would enable raw water to be delivered to the Fall River Water Treatment Plant.With regard to the heavy amount of silt due to the Lawn Lake Flood,the structure would be specially designed to keep the silt at a manageable level.With the speed of water flow,the silt should not be a problem for the Water Department.NAH anticipates a year—round operation running one unit during the winter months,and two units during the summer months.The Water Department would require one tap and one pump located at the hydro plant. The Water and Light and Power Committees recommend entering into further negotiations with North American Hydro;“firming up”the estimated figures presented at the joint session a RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Water &Light &Power Committees -October 10,1985 -Page two meeting;with North American Hydro submitting a proposal for review by both Committees. Following completion of Agenda Item #1,the Light and Power Committee,along with Bill Harris/North American Hydro,adjourned to a separate meeting room to discuss the Olympus Dam project. REVIEW OF BIDS FOR INSTALLATION OF FREEZE PROTECTION -BUREAU OF RECLAMATION: Water Superintendent Richards advised six request for proposals to install underground wiring on the Big Thompson Plant Intake Line had been delivered to area electricians.DeHaan Electric submitted the only bid;the bid amount was $1,075.The Water Department will assist by digging the trench.The Committee recommends accepting the bid proposal in the amount of $1,075 submitted by DeHaan Electric. WATER MAIN FREEZING -POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS: Superintendent Richards advised the Committee last winter the water main froze serving residents in three major areas —Charles Heights,Far View Lane and High Pines.Three possible solutions to prevent the mains from freezing are:(1)haul large rocks and gravel to cover water mains that are buried approximately 3’— $22,859±,(2)lower the water main to a minimum depth of 6’- $39,310±,and (3)install water bleeders on the main —$550±. Discussion followed with the Committee recommending three bleeders be installed on the water mains located in the aforemen tioned areas. EMPLOYEE INCENTIVE AWARD -BOB GOEHRING: During Water Superintendent Richards’absence,Water Foreman Bob Goehring assumed the responsibilities of the Water Department. In recognizing outstanding performance,the Committee recommends issuing an “Outstanding Service Award”in the amount of $500 to Bob Goehring. WATER RATE INCREASE FOR 1986 -DISCUSSION: The Committee discussed funding for projects included in the Water Master Plan which was approved by the Board of Trustees August 13,1985.In raising the water rates approximately 10% each year,for approximately three years,the Town would be able to support a bond issue for a portion of Phase 1 of the Plan which deals primarily with domestic water storage.Finance Officer Vavra submitted a draft ordinance amending Chapter 13.21 of the Municipal Code pertaining to water rates and charges. There has not been a water rate increase since 1980.The Committee recommends Town Attorney White be instructed to prepare a final draft for the water rate increase which will become effective January,1986. 1986 WATER DEPARTMENT BUDGET: The Committee reviewed and discussed the second draft of the 1986 Water Department Budget. REPORTS: The September Water Use Report indicated the amount of water accounted for as being 74.33%. business,the meeting adjourned. , iQ OCT22 1985 Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk J TUS EE