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PUBLISHING .RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
YTown of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,March 8,2001
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 8th day of March,2001.
Committee:Chairman Jeffrey,Trustees Habecker and Newsom
Attending:All
Absent:None
Also Attending:Town Administrator Widmer,Light &Power Director Matzke,Sr.Meter
Specialist O’Connor,Deputy Town Clerk van Deutekom
Chairman Jeffrey called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
VAN MOUNTED METER TEST BOARD -REQUEST APPROVAL OF BUDGET
EXPENDITURE.Light and Power Director Matzke and Meter Specialist O’Connor reported that
the Department currently maintains approximately 11,000 electric meters.The current meter
test board was purchased in 1991,at which time the Department maintained approximately
8500 meters.The purchase of an additional test board is requested to allow on-site meter
testing for customers with high bill complaints and high-capacity commercial installations.The
new board will be placed in the Meter Department mini-van,authorized last month,and will
provide improved customer service and efficiency,and back-up the equipment in the meter
shop.The Light and Power budget includes $24,000 for purchase of a portable test board and
$4500 for replacement of a Meter Department laptop.The quotation from Utility Test
Equipment Company (UTEC)includes $22,590 for a Model 620 Meter Calibrator and Radian
reference standard and $2,135 for a laptop computer configured with the meter calibration
software.The Committee recommends approval to purchase the meter test board and
laptop from Utility Test Equipment Company for a total cost of $24,725.
DEPARTMENT POLICY &PROCEDURE MANUAL —PROPOSED REVISIONS.Director
Matzke explained the purpose of the commercial deposit and noted the present deposit
requirement is based on the highest three electric bills in the twelve months prior to service
being established or $150 minimum.This calculation may unfairly penalize businesses with
electric heat that may have one or two high winter bills and one or two high summer bills.
Staff is requesting the calculation for the deposit be based on the three highest consecutive
bills,which would meet the purpose of the deposit while eliminating a possible penalty.There
should be no budget impact,as commercial deposits are refunded with interest after three years
of good payment history.The Committee recommends approval of the Policy revision as
presented.
Community Comments:Mary Healey stated the interests of a citizen group in paying the
electric costs for the cross currently located on Prospect Mountain to be lit year-round.Town
Administrator Widmer explained that additional research is necessary and staff will report their
findings at the April meeting.
RE PORTS
Platte River Power Authority (PRPA):Director Matzke reported on the 2000 Audit results,
2000 annual review,the Ft.Collins Overland Trail Substation relocation project,and a PRPA
seminar in Longmont on Match 20th concerning the California power situation.
Financial Report:The year end and January income statements and February graphs were
reviewed.Year-to-date purchases were up 4%from last year.
Project Updates:
An exhibit design review and meeting with the landscaping architect are scheduled next week at
the Hydro Plant.
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A new Apprentice Lineman was hired.Mail Lee will start work April 2’.
The following employees are attending a joint training program with RMNP (“7 Habits of
Highly Effective People”):Richard Matzke,Mike Mangelsen,Tom Oldham,Jerry Brumleve,and
John McDougall.
PRPA continues the work of licensing the Olympus Dam project.
Customer Satisfaction Survey:
Director Matzke presented the November results of the customer satisfaction survey.Town
Administrator Widmer requested a summary of results by question at the April meeting.
There being no further business,Chairman Jeffrey adjourned the meeting at 8:45 a.m.
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Rebecca van Deutekom,Deputy Town Clerk
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