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BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
JLight and Power Committee
January 9,1997
Committee:Chairman Hix,Trustees Baudek and Pauley
Attending:Chairman Hix and Trustee Baudek
Also Attending:Light &Power Director Matzke,Assistant
Administrator Widmer,Meter Foreman Brumleve,
Meter Specialist O’Connor,Deputy Clerk Kuehi
Absent:Trustee Pauley
Chairman Hix called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.Staff
requested and received Committee consensus to enter into Executive
Session to discuss the Fall River Hydro Plant.At the completion
of the Executive Session,Chairman Hix called the regular meeting
to order at 8:02 a.m.
REPLACE BUCKET TRUCK #27 -AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST BIDS
Director Matzke reported that Bucket Truck #27,four-wheel drive
one-man aerial bucket truck,was replaced in 1991 with Truck #31,
but was retained as a backup;it now has 80,000 miles of service.
The 1997 budget includes $109,000 for replacement of this vehicle.
The Committee authorizes Staff to seek bids for replacement of
Bucket Truck #27,and return to Committee in March with a
recommendation.
AUTOMATIC METER READING PROGRAM -AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE
ADDITIONAL METERS
Director Matzke reviewed the Automatic Meter Reading pilot program
implemented in 1996:cost of $15,000 consisting of 32 meters and
required computer equipment.The 1997 budget includes $50,000 to
purchase an additional 100 meters with electric and water reading
capability and 100 to 150 meters with electric only.Meter Foreman
Brumleve explained the benefits of this program and Meter
Specialist O’Connor demonstrated the hardware equipment used.The
Committee recommends the purchase of the additional meters not to
exceed $50,000 from Cannon Technologies.
EMERGENCY GENERATOR PEAK SHAVING PROGRAM -PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS
The Emergency Generator Peak Shaving Program provides $10 per kW
rebate for customers operating emergency generators during times of
anticipated system peak.The Upper Thompson Sanitation District
has actively participated in this program.Platte River’s new
wholesale rate has reduced the value of load offset at the season
peak from a maximum of $64.48 per kW to $10.78.The Committee
recommends the Emergency Generator Peak Shaving Rebate Program be
continued with a rebate amount of $5 per kW.
REPORTS
Platte River Power Authority:Assistant Administrator Widmer
reported that the PRPA Board met on December 12 and authorized
staff to pursue bond refinancing,the establishment of a subsidiary
company which would offer services and electricity at retail,the
turbine upgrade at the Rawhide Plant,the purchase of new SCADA
systems,and the 1997 budget.The Fort Collins wind project now
includes 600 customers.
Director Matzke presented the Financial Reports for November.
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Project Updates:The underground project on Hwy.34 is 80%
complete and the Municipal Building Parking Lot is 75%complete.
Hwy.7 trenching is scheduled.WAPA,PRPA,the Town,and the
Bureau are coordinating the Marys Lake Project to upgrade
transmission lines.The revised shutoff poiicy has reduced late
notices for the first billing cycle in January from 250-400 to 80
and door hangers from 80-90 to 27,with all customers paying before
physical shutoff s were required.
There being no further business,Chairman Hix adjourned the meeting
at 9:00 a.m.
Tina Kuehl,Deputy Town Clerk
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