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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,March 9,2000
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 9th day of March,2000.
Present:Chairman Hix,Trustees Barker and Jeffrey
Attending:All
Absent:None
Also Attending:Town Administrator Widmer,Light and Power Director Matzke,
Sr.Meter Specialist O’Connor,Deputy Town Clerk van
Deutekom
Chairman Hix called the meeting to order at 8:00 am.
ITRON DATAPAC -AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE
Sr.Meter Specialist O’Connor reported that the Itron DataPac is a mobile,
vehicle-mounted device capable of reading meters at a greatly increased range
with improved efficiency.The DataPac is available through APPA’s Home Town
Connections for $24,650.This is new technology and was not funded in the
2000 budget;however,the $48,487 savings realized from the purchase of a
Duty Truck in 2000 is more than adequate to cover the purchase of this item.
The Committee recommends approval for the purchase of the Itron
DataPac for $24,650 as presented.
KIOWA RIDGE UNDERGROUND PROJECT -REVISED AGREEMENT
AUTHORIZATION
Director Matzke reported that in November 1999,the Town Board approved a
cost sharing agreement between the Town,the Estes Valley Land Trust (EVLT),
and the developer of Kiowa Ridge subdivision,to bury approximately 1900’of
an existing three phase power line that crosses the proposed development.The
EVLT recently withdrew their offer to participate in the cost sharing agreement,
however,the developer has offered to pay the portion of the cost that was to be
funded by the EVLT.Under the terms of the original agreement approved by
the Town Board,the Light and Power Department’s participation in the project
would not exceed $22,000.The proposed change will not increase the amount
of the Light and Power Department’s participation.The Committee
recommends approval of the revised agreement as presented.
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REPORTS
Platte River Power Authority (PRPA)Report:Director Matzke reported that
the current officers were reelected and a favorable audit report was presented at
the annual meeting in February (moved from April).The bond ratings were
increased from A+to AA-,a policy change was approved regarding
underground line design,and Thaine Michie will receive the Alex Radin
Distinguished Service award.
Financial Report:The January income statements and graphs were
reviewed.
Project Updates:
Work on the Estes Substation is substantially complete.Work remaining
includes installment of the surge arrestors and communications for the SCADA
system.It is anticipated that the Substation will be energized mid-April.
Replacement of the Holiday Inn transformer is complete.
Brief outages were noted during recent high winds.Director Matzke noted that
trimming the trees significantly decreased tree related outages.
Chairman Hix expressed appreciation to Committee members,staff,and
Trustees for their efforts during his tenure as Chairman.
There being no further business,Chairman Hix adjourned the meeting at 8:25
am.
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Rebecca van Deutekom,Deputy Town Clerk
APPR OVED
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