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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Light and Power Committee 1982-07-080 BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.,DENVER R E C 0 R D 0 F P R 0 C E E D I N G $ V Light &Power Committee July 8,1982 Committee:Chairperson Houston,Trustees Graves and Wood Attending:All Also Attending:Mayor Tregent,Town Administrator Hill,Light &Power Director Dekker,Finance Officer Duncan Light &Power Member Don Engelhardt BUCKET TRUCK -VEHICLE BIDS: The following bids were received for an “Aerial Lift Truck”: Bid Trade-In Net Cost Price Adjustment Allowance To Town Fontaine Truck & Equipment Co.$55,746 $500 $14,999 $40,747 McKim Equipment Co.$60,707 $500 $14,500 $46,207 Teague Equipment $61,180 $500 $18,500 $42,680 Elder/Quinn/McGill $55,049 $500 $20,000 $35,049 Elder/Quinn/McGill is low bidder on the Aerial Lift Truck and Light &Power Director Dekker requested that in addition to this cost, a cab guard amounting to approximately $500.00 be added,as well as,minor additions to the chassis amounting to approximately $500.00.Director Dekker asked the Committee to consider an auxiliary diesel engine,“Nomics”,which would power the hydraulic system.This would save the main truck engine as well as reduce fuel costs.Cost for the “Nomics”unit would not exceed $5,780.00. The Committee recommends that the Light &Power Department accept the Elder/Quinn/McGill bid with the “Nomics”unit (if economically feasible)and the additional $1,000.00 items as listed above. THREE-QUARTER TON SERVICE TRUCK: The Committee recommends proceeding with obtaining bids for a new service truck. MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT: A Mutual Aid Intergovernmental Agreement dated April 7,1982,was presented to the Committee by Director Dekker.The agreement provides “Mutual Aid”between city electric utility systems in cases of emergencies caused by the destruction or damage of electric lines,equipment,or facilities -but not at the expense of the local system.The Committee recommends approval of this Agreement provided the Town Attorney approves it. STREET LIGHT REQUESTS: Letters were received from Alan &Cindy Wilson dated May 4,1982; and Mark Whittlesey (Lazy R Cottages)dated May 19,1982,requesting street lights in their areas.A telephone call was received from Mr.Retrum also requesting a street light.The Committee recommended that a systematic program be set up,on a priority basis,whereby these needs could be met —and that this also be considered in the 1923 budget process. BRADrORD PUBLISHING CO.,DENVER RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS C Light &Power Meeting -July 8,1982 -Page 2 UNINCORPORATED COMMUNITY STREET LIGHTING: The Committee recommends charging unincorporated communities for street lighting.The Committee requested that Bob Dekker follow- up on this by contacting both Glen Haven and Allenspark Groups. REPORTS: The P.U.C approved the recent rate increase and it will be effective when the meters are read in July. Seventy—four new accounts have been added from January through June 30,1982. The Hydro plant is going well.The Light &Power Department saved $13,411 in purchase power through the end of June -costs totalled approximately $8,500 -an approximate savings of $5,000 for the first month and a half of operation. Platte River Power Authority reports that the Raw Hide Power Plant is on schedule. CABLEVISION REPORT: A letter was received from Wayne Unze dated June 23,1982,addressing the deficiencies in the agreement.The Committee recommends that Mr.Unze be notified that he will need to furnish an audited financial report at the end of 1982 and that the Committee will accept the unaudited 1921 financial report as submitted.The Committee requested that Town Administrator Hill and Light &Power Director Dekker meet with Mr.Unze to correct any other deficiencies. There being no further business,the meeting adjourned. APF JUL131982 5 -,