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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
YTown of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,October 11,2001
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 j1th day of October,
2001.
Committee:Chairman Jeffrey-Clark,Trustees Habecker and Newsom
Attending:Chairman Jeffrey-Clark and Trustee Habecker
Absent:Trustee Newsom
Also Attending:Town Administrator Widmer,Light &Power Director Matzke,
Deputy Town Clerk van Deutekom
Chairman Jeffrey-Clark called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS RATE INCREASE -REPORT.
Ruben Blackmon,General Manager/Charter Communications reported a rate increase
of $4.04 for basic cable service effective December 1,2001.This increase is a direct
result of increased programming,maintenance,and equipment costs.Areas discussed
include programming and licensing fees,analog vs.digital systems,organizational
changes,new technology,and FCC regulations.
ITRON DATA PAC UPGRADE -REPORT.
Director Matzke reported that the Dept.purchased the ltron DataPac vehicle mounted
remote meter reading system in March 2000.In August,Itron announced a hardware
and software upgrade to the system that further improves reading efficiency.The
upgrade is available through Hometown Connections for $4,500 until November 1,
2001.After November 1st the cost of the upgrade will be $5,000.This purchase was
not anticipated or included in the 2001 Budget,however,there is sufficient funding in
capital equipment to accommodate this upgrade.The Committee recommends
approval to purchase the Itron DataPac upgrade from Hometown Connections at
a cost of $4,500.
REPORTS
Platte River Power Authority fPRPA):Director Matzke presented the proposed PRPA
2002 Budget and explained that the final Budget will be adopted in December 2001.
Delivery of the first gas turbine is scheduled in November.The Board approved a 15-
year contract with a private company for the sale of 10,000 tons of ash per year to be
used for road materials and concrete.
Financial Report:The September income statement and graphs were reviewed and
discussed.
Project Updates:
New service lines are being installed at Kiowa Ridge Subdivision.Staff is assisting
with the Fairgrounds lighting project by removing and erecting light poles.The new
duct system to Mall Road is in the bidding process.Power lines to create a loop feed
to the Black Canyon Subdivision will be buried underground through a portion of
MacGregor Ranch.A field demonstration will be conducted for new streetlights in
Bond Park.Citizens will have an opportunity to view a variety of styles and choose
fre being no fu4er b isiness,Chairman Jeffrey-Clark adjourned the meeting at 8:52
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TOWN OF ESTES PARK
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES Rebecca van Deutekom,Deputy Town Clerk