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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Light and Power Committee
March 13,1997
Committee:Chairman Hix,Trustees Baudek and Pauley
Attending:All
Also Attending:Administrator Kiaphake,Assistant
Administrator Widmer,Light &Power Director
Matzke,Fleet Manager Shanafelt,and Deputy
Clerk Kuehi
Absent:None
Chairman Hix called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
REPLACE BUCKET TRUCK #27 -AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE
Director Matzke reported that in January the Committee authorized
the solicitation of bids for the replacement of Bucket Truck #27.
This truck was officially replaced in 1991 with Truck #31,but was
retained as a backup for occasional use.Fleet Manager Shanafelt
presented the following bids from Mountain States Ford,the only
franchise heavy duty Ford truck dealer in the Front Range area:
Chassis Body &Versalift Aerial Unit $101,486.29
Estes Valley Electric Trade In 10,050.00
Net Purchase Price $91,436.29
Chassis,Body and Altec Aerial Unit $107,137.29
Estes Valley Electric Trade In 10,050.00
Net Purchase Price $97,087.29
The bids represent two suppliers for Mountain States Ford Truck.
Ford was selected because of its handling characteristics.Fleet
Manager Shanafelt explained that the highest bid for the old truck
was received from Estes Valley Electric.The 1997 budget includes
$109,000 for replacement of this vehicle.The Committee recommends
the purchase of a bucket truck equipped with the Versalift aerial
unit from Mountain States Ford Truck for $101,486.29,and sale of
the existing truck to Joe Whitman,Estes Valley Electric for
$10,050 when the new vehicle is placed in service.
FALL RIVER HYDROELECTRIC GENERATING STATION -MEMOR1NDDM OF
IThIDERSTANDING WITH RNNP AND BUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Administrator Klaphake requested this item be postponed pending the
review of the Memorandum of Understanding by all parties.A
special meeting may be requested to approve this agreement.
SERVICE EXTENSION TO MARYS LAKE POWER PLANT -REQUEST TO AWARD
TRENCHING CONTRACT
A proposal in the amount of $6,792.50 was received from Chief’s
Landscaping to install approximately 1,190 ft.of primary trench
and conduit from the Town’s Marys Lake Substation to the Bureau’s
Marys Lake Power Plant.This project will extend back-up station
service to the Marys Lake Power Plant and will be reimbursed by the
Bureau.Director Matzke explained that because of the size of this
project,this contract was negotiated rather than bid.The
Committee recommends the approval of the trenching contract with
Chief’s Landscaping at a not-to-exceed cost of $6,792.50.
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MOUNTAIN MAN SUBDIVISION,LOT 2 -REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF POWER LINE
EASEMENT
The property owner has requested that the Town release the aerial
power line easement on this Lot.Director Matzke explained that
the Town agreed to release this power line easement during the
negotiation for easements for the Riverwalk.It is currently
vacant with no plans for use.The Committee recommends approval of
the power line easement vacation for Mountain Man Subdivision,Lot
2,authorizing Town Attorney White to prepare an ordinance.
REPORTS
Platte River Power Authority:Assistant Administrator Widmer
explained the process for the PRPA bond refunding and presented
projected savings.Platte River has created a new company called
Platte River Solutions which will provide flexibility in the
competitive market.Platte River’s 1996 audit is complete with no
problems.A video on Trapper Mine in Craig,Colorado,was
presented.
Director Matzke presented the Financial Reports for January.
Project Updates:The underground primary project for Hwy.34 is
nearing completion pending pole removal on the west end,and the
Municipal Building Parking Lot Underground Primary Project is
complete.The RMTP extension project is complete and customers are
being transferred from the Park system to the Town system.Hwy.7
conduit is in place.Administrator Kiaphake noted that the Hwy.7
street lights will be removed until the widening project is
complete with the possibility of temporary feeds from side streets.
A joint project with the contractor extending the Lake Estes Bike
Path involves the installation of conduit which relates to long-
range projects,not removal of the overhead transmission lines.
Staff requested and received Committee consensus to enter into
Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter.
At the completion of the Executive Session,Chairman Hix reconvened
the regular meeting at 8:45 a.m.
LIGHT &POWER EMPLOYEE -REIMBURSEMENT OF MEDICAL EXPENSES
The Committee recommends reimbursement to a Light &Power employee
for medical expenses of approximately $20,000 which are related to
a 1982 on-the-job accident;the employee will use sick and/or
vacation time as required.
There being no further business,Chairman Hix adjourned the meeting
at 8:49 a.m.
Tina Kuehi,Dputy Town Clerk
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