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Light &Power Committee
March 6,1980
Committee:Chairman Burgess,Trustees Houston and Swickard
Attending:All
Also Attending:Mayor Tregent,Town Administrator Hill,Director Dekker
Finance Officer Duncan
CABLEVISION:
A few citizens appeared before the Committee discussing their problems
with Cablevision and Cablevision Manager Carl Occhionero addressed each
problem individually.An anonymous letter dated March 3rd regarding
nonpaying customers was also read.Mr.Occhionero then explained a four
year construction rebuild plan of the Cablevision system along with pro
posed new program offerings planned for summer.He also requested the
Committee consider a procedure to handle complaints which he will submit
at a later date.
STREET LIGHTING IN ALLENSPARK:
Don Kvols of Allenspark requested two unmetered street lights be installed
in the Ferncliff area.He offered to furnish the poles,dig the holes,
and install two additional lights on his own in the area.The Committee
directed Light &Power Director Dekker to study the request and submit
cost estimates at the next regular Committee meeting.
AMENIMENTS TO PRPA ORGANIC CONTRACT AND POWER SALES CONTRACT:
The Committee reviewed proposed amendments to the PRPA Organic Contract
and Power Sales Contract which are necessary for PRPA to obtain addi
tional financing.The Committee recommends adoption of the ordinance
enacting these changes.
TRANSMISSION FACILITIES TRANSFER AGREEMENT:
Mayor Tregent and Light &Power Director Dekker reported that they pre
sented the Town’s position on the proposed Transmission Facilities
Transfer Agreement as directed by the Light &Power Committee to the
Platte River Power Authority Board but majority vote of the Board
favored the agreement.The Committee recommends the Town enter into
this agreement.
REPORTS:
State approval has been received for the proposed Light &Power shop
ventilation system to alleviate the methane gas problem.
A mile and a half of new line along Fish Creek Road has been completed.
Yampa #2 has had to be shut down due to operating problems and will
probably be in operative for 3-4 weeks.PRPA will have to purchase power
elsewhere for this period.
Site preparation for the Rawhide project should begin this month.
PRPA will be expanding its office facilities with a 14,000 sq.ft.addi
tion and garage.
There being no further business,the meeting adjourned.
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Joai an Horn,Town Clerk
•MAR 11 1980 U
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