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/Light &Power Committee
December 13,1982
Committee:Chairperson Houston,Trustees Graves and Wood
Attending:Chairperson Houston,Trustees Graves,Wood
and Hix
Also Attending:Mayor Tregent,Town Administrator Hill,
Light &Power Director Dekker,Finance
Officer Duncan
FOOTHILLS COMMUNICATION -REQUEST FOR MEETING:
Mr.Jack Yeckel of Foothills Communication had requested an opportunity
to meet with the Light and Power Committee regarding cable television
service to residents of the Town and the surrounding area.Mr.
Yeckel was invited to attend this meeting,but because of illness
he was not able to attend.
VEHICLE BIDS -4 X 4 1/2-TON PICKUP:
The following bids were received for a 1983 4 X 4 1/2—Ton Pickup
Truck:
EXCEPTIONS TO
MAKE PRICE BID BID SPECS
Canyon Ford
Loveland,CO FORD $9,840.00 No Cab Headliner
Estes Park Auto
Estes Park,CO FORD $9,830.27 None
Dave Taylor
Longmont,CO FORD $9,991.00 None
Ghent Motor Co.
Ft.Collins,CO FORD $9,399.28 None
Century Chevrolet No Cab Headliner,
Broomfield,CO CHEVY $9,369.34 25 MM Shocks,P23575R15
Tires
Nivk Davidson
Loveland,CO CHEVY $9,950.00 None
Fisher Chevrolet $9,745.90
Boulder,CO CHEVY State Bid None
$9,145.80
Dellenbach Chevrolet CHEVY $9,008.63 Did not include option
Ft.Collins,CO Opt.456.60 sheet in total bid
$9,465.23 price of $9,008.63
Director Dekker explained that the bid specifications originally
called for a 350 cubic inch engine for the pickup truck.Chevrolet
did not have an engine this size,so had to bid their truck with
a 305 cubic inch engine.Ford had the 350 cubic inch engine,had
better ground clearance,and our maintenance records are better
with Fords than with Chevrolets.Director Dekker was therefore
suggesting that the Committee consider the Glient Motor Co.bid of
$9,399.88.The Committee agreed with Director Dekker and recommends
accepting the Ghent Motor Company bid of $9,399.88.
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BRADFORD PUBIJSHING 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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ENGINEERING PROPOSALS -CASCADE DAM/FALL RIVER HYDRO PLANT:
Director Dekker reported that eleven engineering firms have submitted
proposals for assessing the flood damage to Cascade Dam,the Hydro
Plant and penstock and doing all the tasks necessary in order to
develop a complete cost estimate for repair and/or replacement of
these facilities.After interviewing several of the lowest bidders,
it was evident to Director Dekker,Manager Kistner,FEMA and State
disaster representatives that further evaluations and discussions
would be required before a bid award can be made.A recommendation
will be given to the Light and Power Committee on January 6,1983.
ESTES PARK CABLE TV REPORT:
The following memo dated December 10,1982,was submitted to the
Light and Power Committee by Dale Hill and Robert Dekker:
As directed by the Light and Power Committee,we have reviewed the
above mentioned permit and find the following may be deficiencies:
7 B -The second portion of this section required 19
channels be provided to all dwelling units in
the Town limits.It appears there are now 18
channels —channel 10 on the first tier is not
operating.(Extended to May 31,1982,by the
Board of Trustees on March 9,1982 and again to
January 1,1983.)
8 A —Annual proof of performance not received.Mr.
Unze stated the Town would receive this after
January 1,1983.
8 D -Stand-by power -not installed to our knowledge.
8 E —Emergency audio override —not available to date.
9 A -Quality of picture does not meet permit require
ments.
9 B -Same as 9 A.
15 B —Town has not requested a local channel as per the
paragraph.
21.—Fiscal reports —none received as of this date.
26.—Town Engineer requested updated maps on August
30,1982 -have not yet received a reply.
Mr.Wayne Unze,President of Cablevision,and Mr.John Kenmeir,
Manager of Cablevision,were present to respond to the memo.The
comments are as follows.
7 B -Mr.Unze stated that 7 B and 15 B referred to the
same situation.He stated that according to the
Permit,Cable TV had two years from the date of the
permit to provide the local channel which would be
July,1983.
8 A -Mr.Unze stated they intended to get this done by
the first of the year.
8 C -John Kenmeir stated that the stand-by power was
being hooked up today -December 13,1982.
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BRADFORD PUDL.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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8 E -Mr.Unze reported that they have ordered $3,000
worth of new equipment which they should have before
the first of the year.He stated that they would
meet the deadline of January 1,1983.
9 A —Mr.Unze stated that new antennas were on order and
when installed would provide a better quality picture.
Fiscal Reports -Mr.Unze stated they would be submitting
an audited fiscal report and their fiscal year was based on the
calendar year.
Mr.Kenmeir stated that he had submitted maps to Mr.Dekker’s
Department this date.Mr.Dekker concurred,but stated he had not
had an opportunity to review them.
The Committee indicated that after the first of the year they would
again review the conditions of the permit as they relate to the
January 1,1923 deadline set by the Board of Trustees of the Town
of Estes Park.
REPORTS:
Director Dekker reported that the legislation regarding energy
diversion and local regulation would be presented to the Colorado
General Assembly next month.The end result,if passed,would mean
lower energy costs to customers.
P.U.C.FILINGS -The 2.3%pass-on rate increase will go before the
Public Utilities Commission on December 14,1982.
The Town will be paying 12%interest on electric deposits during
1983.
Director Dekker reported that the Light and Power Department must
purchase electricity from individuals who are cogenerating electricity
through the use of windmills,etc.-but also stated that cogenerating
electricity through this method was very costly and required very
sophisticated equipment.
STREAMLINE AMERICA -Director Dekker reported that the “Streamline
America”educational program presented to the high school and middle
school students on November 18,1982,was a success.
There being no further business,the meeting adjourned.
Ann E.Jense “Town Clerk
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