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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 &Power Committee
January 8,1981
Committee:Chairman Burgess,Trustees Graves and Houston
Attending:Chairman Burgess,Trustee Houston
Also Attending:Mayor Tregent,Trustee Meusel,Town Administrator Hill,
Light &Power Director Dekker,Finance Officer Duncan
Absent:Trustee Graves
ENERGY AND MAN’S ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM CONTRIBUTION:
The Town of Estes Park’s contribution towards continuing the Energy
and Man’s Environment Program will increase from $651 in 1980 to $723
in 1981.The Committee recommends continuing with the program in 1981
at a cost of $723.
LIGHT &POWER CUSTOMER DEPOSIT POLICY:
The Committee reviewed current policies regarding customer deposits on
Light &Power accounts and recommends that Section 13.08.050 of the
Municipal Code be retained and that the following policy be adopted:
Residential Requirements:Residential Service $50.00 Deposit
All—Electric Residential Service $125.00 Deposit
Deposits are held for two years and refunded only after the establish
ment of good credit which is the result of not appearing on the shut—off
list for the previous two years.
Commercial Requirements:Minimum $50.00 or amount estimated for a
90 days bill
Deposits are held for three years and are refunded after that time con
tingent upon payment record established —not appearing on the shut—off
list for the previous three years.
SUBSTATION TELEPHONES AND SHOP RADIO:
Light &Power Director Dekker proposed installing telephones at the
Marys Lake and Estes Park Substations and a radio at the Light and
Power Shop to facilitate communications.The cost of installation would
be approximately $140 and the monthly chargeswould be about $30.The
Committee recommends approval.
REPORTS:
The pass—on rate increase was approved by the Public Utilities Commission
and became effective January 7,1981.
The Marys Lake Substation began operation on January 5,1981.
The alarm system for the methane gas venting operation in the Light and
Power Shop has been connected to the police department.
There being no further business,the meeting adjourned.
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Joan Van Horn,Town Clerk
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