HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Light and Power Committee 2001-07-19 Rescheduled from 2001-07-12RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
iTown of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,July 19,2001
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the LIGHT AND POWER COMMITTEE of
the Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado.Meeting held in the
Municipal Building in said Town of Estes Park on the I 9th day of July,2001.
Committee:Chairman Jeffrey,Trustees Habecker and Newsom
Attending:Chairman Jeffrey and Trustee Habecker
Absent:Trustee Newsom
Also Attending:Town Administrator Widmer,Light &Power Director Matzke,
Assistant to the Light &Power Director Mangelsen,Deputy Town
Clerk van Deutekom
Chairman Jeffrey called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
CHARTER COMMUNICATION FRANCHISE TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP.
Director Matzke reported that a request was received from Charter Communications,
Inc.(Charter)to transfer the July 27,1993 Franchise Agreement (Agreement)from
Cable Systems,Inc.to The Helicon Group,L.P.Director Matzke noted that the existing
Agreement requires Town Board approval prior to any transfer of ownership.
Karen Bishop and Glen Smith/Charter Communications addressed staff’s concerns
regarding franchise deficiencies as outlined in the Agreement.Areas discussed
include:FCC regulations,annual performance tests,audited financial reports,FCC
filings related to CATV operation,installation of cable facilities on Town-owned poles,
independent technical compliance reviews,on-line FM stations,and quarterly revenue
statements.
The Committee requested Charter Communications,Inc.provide a written
response addressing Charter’s compliance efforts to the deficiencies listed
above at the August 9’Committee meeting.
ESTES SUBSTATION DUCT EXTENSION AND FALL RIVER HYDRO PEDESTRIAN
BRIDGE ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACTS -AWARD.
Director Matzke reported that the proposed Estes Substation Duct Extension project is
an extension of the existing duct line beginning at the entrance to the Fire Station
extending east along Hwy.36 to the existing duct line installed under the bike path
along the Lake Estes trail.This new line will accommodate the installation of 2
additional underground circuits from Estes Substation to Mall Road.The proposed Fall
River Pedestrian Bridge project is a replacement of the bridge destroyed during the
Lawn Lake Flood.
The 2001 budget includes $180,000 for the Estes Substation Duct Extension and
$70,000 for the Fall River Hydro Pedestrian Bridge.The following proposals were
received:
Cornerstone Van Horn Engineering
Estes Duct 2250 3550
Fall River Bridge 6850 3950
The Committee recommends that the contract for engineering services for the
Estes Substation Duct Extension be awarded to Cornerstone Engineering for
$2,250 and the Fall River Bridge be awarded to Van Horn Engineering for $3,950.
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FALL RIVER HYDRO PLANT STEAM CLEANING AND FLOOR COATING
CONTRACT -APPROVAL.
Director Matzke reported that staff and Top Gun Pressure Washing,Inc.negotiated a
contract price to steam clean the water wheels and generators at the Fall River Hydro
Plant ($1685)and clean and coat the concrete floors in the plant building ($6,498)for a
total cost of $8,183.The 2001 budget includes $140,000 for the Fall River Hydro
Project.The interpretive exhibit contract was awarded in January 2001 for $119,174.
The Fall River Restoration Plan anticipated $2,565 for cleaning of the generating
equipment.The amount for cleaning and coating the concrete floors ($6,498)is not
specifically funded in the 2001 budget,but is within the budget amount.
The Committee recommends that the steam cleaning and floor coating contract
be awarded to Top Gun Pressure Washing,Inc.at a total estimated cost of
$8,183.
OUTAGE UPDATE.
Director Matzke updated the Committee on the April 21st and June 1st outages and
commended staff,dispatchers,and fire department personnel on their outstanding
efforts.He also noted that the effects of the April 21st ice storm were minimized in
areas where tree-trimming work had been performed and that the incident report for the
June 1st outage is currently being prepared.Chairman Jeffrey expressed an interest in
receiving notification during major outages.
REPORTS
Platte River Power Authority fPRPA):A work session is scheduled in August to
discuss new and long-term power generation options.Other areas discussed include
peak load amounts and a proposed air conditioning rebate program.
Financial Report:The May and June income statements,graphs,and wind energy
program totals were reviewed.
Project Updates:
The Stanley Village street light project is complete.
Director Matzke reported that a recent employee suggestion regarding replacement of
the current pole trailer could provide improved pole transportation safety.Initial
research indicates the cost to replace the trailer is estimated between $10,000-$14,000.
The Committee recommends staff solicit bid proposals for the replacement of the
pole trailer and return to the Committee in August for further discussion.
There being no further business,Chairman Jeffrey adjourned the meeting at 10:07 a.m.
and invited attendees to attend the new Meter Department mini-van demonstration.
-APPROVED
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I Rebecca van Deutekom,Deputy Town Clerk
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