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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Jrown of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,February 10,2000
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 10th day of February,2000.
Present:Chairman Hix,Trustees Barker and Jeffrey
Attending:All
Absent:None
Also Attending:Town Administrator Widmer,Light and Power Director Matzke,
Fleet Supt.Mahany,Assistant to the Light and Power Director
Mangelsen,Deputy Town Clerk van Deutekom
Chairman Hix called the meeting to order at 8:00 am.
ONE TON UTILITY TRUCK —AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE
Fleet Supt.Mahany reported the Ford one-ton 4x4 utility truck has been in
service since 1994 and is within the Town’s vehicle replacement parameters
with 63,134 miles.This vehicle replacement is included in the 2000 budget.
The following bids were received:
Estes Park Auto Mall $23,839.00
Spradley-Barr Ford $28,513.00
The Committee recommends approval of the bid from Estes Park Auto
Mall to purchase a Ford One-Ton 4x4 Truck WIUtility Body at a cost of
$23,839.00 including $9,500 trade-in for current duty truck.Due to the
February l8tI order cut-off date for the Ford F-250 4X4 truck,Chairman Hix
directed staff to give a verbal order for this equipment immediately.Town staff
will have the right to cancel the order by February 23td if not approved by Town
Board on February 22’.The purchase order will not be issued until Town
Board approval.
FALL RIVER HYDRO PLANT UPDATE
Assistant to the Director Mangelsen reported that the State Historical Fund grant
request was approved for the Fall River Hydro Plant project and the contract
should be available for signatures at the end of February.The State Historical
Fund will grant $341,289 (60%)and the Town will match $227,526 (40%)for a
project total of $568,815.It is anticipated that construction will begin in 2-3
months following the standard bidding process.Chairman Hix recognized
members of the Fall River Hydro Plant Committee for their efforts in the grant
process.
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Light and Power Committee —February 10,2000 -Page 2
REPORTS
Platte River Power Authority (PRPA)Report:Director Matzke reported that
PRPA reviewed wholesale rates and pricing strategies and recommended
maintaining current rates for 2000.The wind turbines have been ordered.So
far,Estes Park has sold 21 100-kWh residential and 30 100-kWh commercial
blocks.Six residential customers have requested all their electrical power from
wind.A $45,000 Fiber Optic lease payment was received on February 9th
Financial Report:The December income statements and graphs were
reviewed.
Project Updates:
The Estes Substation is substantially complete with all major power equipment
in place.The bike path has been completed and the Parks Department and
Estes Valley Recreation and Park District will assist in planting 37 trees this
spring.Minimal power interruptions are anticipated when the new substation
goes on-line.A tour of the facility will be conducted following the March
meeting.
The laser printer for the new format utility bills has been received and
installed.Staff is reviewing options for envelope stuffers.
There being no further business,Chairman Hix adjourned the meeting at 8:40
a.m.
Rebecca van Deutekom,Deputy Town Clerk
APPROVED
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES