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BRADFORD PUBLISHING .RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
/Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,October 12,2000
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 12t17 day of October,2000.
Committee:Chairman Jeffrey,Trustees Habecker and Newsom
Attending:Chairman Jeffrey and Trustee Newsom
Absent:Trustee Habecker
Also Attending:Town Administrator Widmer,Light and Power Director Matzke,
Assistant to the Light and Power Director Mangelsen,Museum
Director Kilsdonk,Sr.Meter Specialist O’Connor,Deputy
Town Clerk van Deutekom
Chairman Jeffrey called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS —SYSTEM UPDATE.Director Matzke introduced Glenn
Smith,Tech/Charter Comm.who briefed the Committee on cable system upgrades since the
August Committee meeting.The reception and clearance problems at Miles Cottages and
Valhalla have been corrected.Construction crews are currently meeting with Town staff to
address the problem areas identified in the pole audit list.Extensive line ingress problems in
the lines to and from Channel 8 have been corrected and improvements in the reception are
evident.However,Charter Comm.staff will continue to correct a minor reception problem on
Channel 8 during Town Board meetings.
Nick Molle,Owner/Channel 8,expressed his appreciation to Charter Comm.for improved
reception,noting that the problems have been extreme and difficult to correct.
Chairman Jeffrey expressed the Committee’s appreciation to Charter Comm.staff for their
efforts in upgrading the system and attention to customer service.
AUTOMATED METER READING UPDATE.Sr.Meter Specialist O’Connor presented a
report that compared visual,hand held,and ITRON DataPac meter read times.Significant
time reductions were achieved using the automated equipment,especially the DataPac unit.
Discussions were held regarding benefits of automation,distance ranges,number of
automated meters currently installed,and projections and plans for the future.
FALL RIVER HYDRO PLANT HISTORIC RESTORATION PROJECT -CHANGE ORDER,
PHASE 2 —APPROVAL.Assistant Mangelsen explained that the Town negotiated a
contract amount of $388,688 with R.C.Heath Construction Company for the historic
restoration of the Fall River Hydro Plant,operator’s residence,and visitor’s center.The
following items were not foreseen prior to construction:
Install sprayed insulation @ Visitor’s Center $861
Install sprayed insulation @ Operator’s Residence 940
Install connected security system 4,205
Replace clay sewer line 7,480
Total $13,486
The total estimated project cost is $568,815,which includes a construction estimate of
$410,000.This change order request raises the contract amount to $402,174.The
Committee recommends approval of the change order request by R.C.Heath for
$13,486 as presented.
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Assistant Mangelsen and Museum Director Kilsdonk updated the Committee on the
construction schedule,grant process for Phase I and II fund disbursement,and progress of
interpretive program and site work.Assistant Mangelsen noted that the State is currently
preparing the Contract to award Phase II funds.Pending receipt of the Phase II Contract
and to avoid construction delays,Director Matzke requested that Contract approval be
placed on the October 24”Town Board agenda.Town Administrator Widmer recommended
Town Attorney White review the contract prior to Town Board approval.The Committee
recommends placing the contract on the October 24th Town Board agenda pending
Attorney White’s review and recommendation.
REPORTS
Platte River Power Authority (PRPA)Report:The following items were discussed at the
last PRPA board meeting:the 2001 budget,generation additions,market power prices,
replacement power,additional gas turbine purchases,and Rawhide issues (including a
possible tour).Trustee Newsom questioned if inserts to educate citizens on wind generation
could be mailed with utility bills.
Financial Report:The September income statement and graphs were reviewed.
Project Updates:
Old Estes Substation Transformer #2 PCB Disposal -Director Matzke explained that the
Light and Power Department had both Estes Substation transformers tested for PCB content
on December 13,1982.The tests were performed by Westinghouse Electric and resulted in
both transformers being classified as non-PCB (less than 50 ppm).Transformer #1 was
determined to have 12 ppm and Transformer #2 was determined to have 40 ppm.Oil
samples from both Transformers were taken prior to being transported by U.S.Transformers.
After testing these samples at two different laboratories,the main tank of Transformer #2 was
determined to have between 63 and 72 ppm PCB content which now classifies it as PCB
contaminated.U.S.Transformer is not licensed to handle PCB materials and cannot accept
Transformer #2.(Serial No.6993 148).The Light and Power Department requested quotes
from two vendors licensed to dispose of PCB materials.The quotes were as follows:
TW Services
Oil Disposal (4508 Gallons)$9,979.04
Transformer Disposal 20,419.75
Total $30,398.79
Safety-Kleen
Oil Disposal $5,940.00
Transformer Disposal 9,200.00
Total $15,140.00
Both proposals include complete destruction of the Transformer and the Town will have no
future liability.This was not a budgeted amount,however,there is ample funding remaining
in the new Estes Substation project to cover this unanticipated expenditure.This will also
negate the sale of the Transformer to U.S.Transformer for $12,500.Staff considered this to
be an emergency situation,therefore,the Light and Power Department accepted the
proposal from Safety-Kleen at a cost of $15,140.Disposal of the oil has been completed and
Transformer shipment is being scheduled.
Removal of the transmission lines at Tallant Park is complete.A pictorial display
highlighting before and after photographs of the project is planned.Salvage proposals for
the switchgear building have been requested.
The power lines on Mall Road are now underground.
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Light and Power Committee —October 12,2000 -Page 3
Following a citizen request,lights have been installed at the Sampson Statue.
There being no further business,Chairman Jeffrey adjourned the meeting at 8:55 a.m.
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Rebecca van Deutekom,Deputy Town Clerk
APPROVED
OCT 24 20001
TOWN OF ESIES PARK
BOARD OF IRUSTEES