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BRADFORD PUBUSHING CO.,DENVER R E C 0 R D 0 F P R 0 C E E D I N G S
Light &Power Committee
November 4,1982
Committee:Chairperson Houston,Trustees Graves and
Wood
Attending:All
Also Attending:Town Administrator Hill,Light &Power Director
Dekker,Finance Officer Duncan
LOCAL REGULATION LEGISLATION:
Director Dekker reported that the Colorado Association of Municipal
Utilities is proposing legislation which would place control of
municipal electric and gas utilities in the hands of the municipal
governing body for their entire service area.At present,municipal
utilities control services and rates within their jurisdictional
limits,and the PUC controls those same utilities in outlying areas.
Director Dekker presented a Resolution to the Committee and requested
that they endorse the legislation as proposed by the Colorado
Association of Municipal Utilities.The Committee recommends
endorsing this legislation and passing the Resolution pertaining
thereto.
ENERGY DIVERSION LEGISLATION:
Director Dekker presented a copy of the legislation as proposed
by Colorado utilities concerning civil remedies by utilities for
diversion of utility services.Director Dekker reported that over
$3,000,000 is lost annually due to theft of electricity,gas,and
other utility services.The legislation proposes retribution for
stolen services.The Committee recommends endorsing this legislation
and passing the Resolution pertaining thereto.
PASS-ON RATE INCREASE:
Platte River is proposing a rate increase of $86,533 to be effective
January 1,1983.In order to recover the cost of the proposed increase
in wholesale power rates,a retail rate increase of 2.3%will be
necessary in 1983.The Committee recommends approval of the 2.3%
pass—on rate increase.
“STREAMLINE AMERICA”PROGRAM:
The “Streamline America”Project is an educational program designed
specifically for secondary schools to educate students on energy
conservation.Director Dekker requested $369.00 for this program.
If approved,a slide presentation with a question and answer period
will be presented to high school and middle school students on
Thursday,November 18,1982,at 12:30 p.m.and 1:30 p.m.The
Committee recommends approval of the funds for this program.
FOOTHILLS COMMUNICATIONS -REQUEST FOR MEETING:
A letter dated October 29,1982,from Mr.Jack Yeckel of Foothills
Communications was referred to the Committee by Town Administrator
Hill.Mr.Yeckel is requesting an opportunity to meet with the
Committee regarding cable televison service to residents both inside
and outside of Town limits.The Committee recommends inviting Mr.
Yeckel to the next Light and Power Committee meeting on Thursday,
December 16,1922,at 1:30 p.m.
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BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.,DENVER R E C 0 R D 0 F P R 0 C E E D I N G S
Light and Power Committee -November 4,1982 -Page 2
PROPOSED 1983 STREET LIGHT INSTALLATIONS:
Following is a proposed street light schedule prepared by the Light
and Power Department and is recommended to the Board of Trustees
by this Committee:
LOCATION TYPE COST
Fall River Road
1878 250W —SV $924.35
1995 250W —SV 924.35
TOTAL:$1,848.70
Highway 34 -East
Steamer Drive 250W —SV $1,492.45
Lone Pine Drive 250W —SV 1,492.45
TOTAL:$2,984.90
Moraine Road -West
Mary’s Lake Road 250W —SV $552.95
High Drive Road 250W -SV 552.95
861 250W —SV 924.35
Elm Road 250W -SV 924.35
650 250W —SV 924.35
500 250W —SV 924.35
300 250W —SV 924.35
TOTAL:$5,727.65
Mary’s Lake Road
1021 250W —SV $552.95
TOTAL:$552.95
TOTAL REQUIRED BY TOWN $11,114.20
STREET LIGHT INSTALLATIONS -DEVELOPERS:
Fall River Estates
23 100W —SV $19,870.85
Prospect Mountain Estates:
7 100W —SV $6,047.65
TOTAL PAID BY DEVELOPERS $25,918.50
REPORTS:
Director Dekker reported on the prebid hearing for the hydro plant,
dam and penstock.Bid proposals will be submitted by November 30,
1982.The Federal Emergency Management Association will be assisting
in evaluating these bids.The Federal government will be providing
75 percent of the funds required to rebuild these structures.If
the Town decides not to rebuild,they will receive 90 percent of
75 percent of the cost of replacement.Should replacement be
impossible,the Town will receive 100 percent of 75 percent of the
cost of replacement.
Director Dekker reported that 24 capacitors have PCB problems and
will be disposed of.The cost for disposing of these capacitors
will be approximately $1,200.00.
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8RADFORD PUBt.ISHING CO.,DENVER R E C 0 R D 0 F P R 0 C E E D I N G S
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Director Dekker reported that all the residential demand meter
customers were sent a letter and a tariff sheet to let them know
they need to keep track of their electric usage in order to keep
their demand rates down.
The septic system at the shop has been a continuing problem.The
Town is looking at several options to correct the problem.
A transformer in Allenspark burned up and two homes received a dose
of high voltage which burned up their television sets.The claims
were turned over to our insurance company.After a lengthy delay,
the insurance company informed the homeowners that they were not
liable and suggested the homeowners turn the claim over to their
own insurance companies.Director Dekker felt that our insurance
company handled the situation very badly.
The new aerial lift truck has arrived.It will take approximately
30-45 days to install the lift unit on the truck and it will be
in operation sometime in December.
The Town Radio System will be assigned a new radio frequency in
order to clear up the interference problems.New crystals will
be installed in the radios in early 1983.
Director Dekker reported on the flood recovery efforts to date and
stated that most of the lines have been rebuilt.
Energy Sales Comparisons —through October,1982,KWH sales were
up 11.4%over last year’s sales.
Director Dekker reported on Platte River Power Authority’s budget,
the Rawhide Power Plant,the possible refinancing of the last three
bond issues if the interest rates continue to come down,and the
possible purchase of the Trapper Mine.
There being no further business,the meeting adjourned.
Ann E.Jensf’,Town Clerk
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