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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
]Light and Power Committee
April 10,1997
Committee:Chairman Hix,Trustees Baudek and Pauley
Attending:Chairman Hix and Trustee Baudek
Also Attending:Assistant Administrator Widmer,Light &Power
Director Matzke,Fleet Manager Shanafelt,and
Deputy Clerk Kuelil
Absent:Trustee Pauley
Chairman Hix called the meeting to order at 8:03 a.m.The items on
the agenda were rearranged to allow time for the press to arrive for
discussion of the Fall River Hydroelectric Plant.
REPLACE LINE DEPARTMENT JEEP #15,LINE DEPARTMENT TRUCK #21,AND METER
DEPARTMENT JEEP #14 -AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE
Director Matzke reported that bids were received for three vehicles.
All bids from Rains Motor Co.includes the 2%local purchasing
allowance.Truck #21 is a 1980 one-ton flat bed with approximately
42,000 miles.The proposed replacement is a similar vehicle with a
slightly larger engine.The budget for this purchase is $31,000;
however,there are funds remaining from the recent purchase of the
aerial bucket truck.Following are the bids received:
with $3,500 trade-in
with $3,500 trade-in
with $3,000 trade-in
with $2,400 trade-in
Truck #15 is a 1988 Jeep Wrangler with 70,000 miles.The proposed
replacement is a half-ton 4-wheel drive pickup truck.The budget is
$14,000.The following bids were received:
with $5,050 trade-in
with $5,000 trade-in
with $3,800 trade-in
with $4,300 trade-in
Truck #14 is a 1990 Jeep Comanche with 54,000 miles.The proposed
replacement is a Jeep Wrangler.The budget is $16,500.The following
bids were received:
Foothills Chrysler $15,104.00 with $5,000 trade-in
Rains Motor Co.$15,738.35 with $3,200 trade-in
Pro Jeep Eagle $15,824.00 with $4,000 trade-in
Performance,reliability,technology advancements and local warranty
availability were the main reasons bids were requested from Ford and
Chrysler.The Committee recommends the purchase of the three trucks
as listed below:
Low Bid/(Trade-In)Low Bidder
Truck #21 $34,660 ($3,500)Rains Motor
Truck #15 $13,148 ($5,050)Garnsey-Wheeler Ford
Truck #14 $15,104 ($5,000)Foothills Chrysler
HIGHWAY 7 !INDERGROUND PRIMARY PROJECT -REOUEST TO AWARD CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT
Director Matzke explained that bids were solicited from three
contractors to place underground cable along Hwy.7.Additional time
is needed to review the two bids received and determine if the Light
&Power Department would be available to do this project.As project
completion is required by May 1,the Committee recommends that this
item be submitted directly to the April 22 Town Board meeting.
Garnsey-Wheeler Ford
Rains Motor Co.
Courtesy Ford
Academy,Inc.
$34,405.00
$34,660.00
$35,470.00
$36,093 .00
Garnsey-Wheeler Ford
Academy,Inc.
Rains Motor Co.
Courtesy Ford
$13,148.00
$13,288.00
$14,663.30
$15,927.30
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Light &Power Coiiunittee Meeting,April 10,1997 -Page 2
FALL RIVER HYDROELECTRIC GENERATING STATION -DRAFT MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH RMIP AND BOR
Assistant Administrator Widmer reviewed the draft Memorandum of
Understanding regarding the Fall River Hydroelectric Plant.The four
entities,WAPA,PRPA,Town of Estes Park,and RMNP,have agreed in
principle,with clarification of language.The following are key
elements in the agreement:
1.WAPA will provide 500,000 kwh per year of energy to the Town
until September 30,2024,at no cost to the Town.
2.In return,the Town will not operate the Fall River Hydro
Plant during that period,but the Town may renovate the
buildings for historical purposes.
3.The Bureau of Reclamation will give preference to the Town
regarding the activation of the plant located at the Olympus
Dam if needed.
RMNP Park Superintendent Randy Jones expressed appreciation to the
Town staff for their cooperative efforts in reaching a resolution.
Superintendent Jones offered Park Service historical assistance to
apply for State Gaming Grants if the Town chooses to renovate the Fall
River Plant for historical purposes.Assistant Widmer reported the
final Memorandum of Understanding should be available for further
consideration at the next Committee meeting.
REPORTS
Platte River Power Authority:Assistant Administrator Widmer reported
that production increased and costs decreased at the Rawhide
Generating Station,and plant operation restructuring is being
performed.Due to the need for radio system replacement,Platte River
is studying the possible use of fiber optics to communicate among the
participating cities with the added capability of connecting major
facilities within each city.Platte River Solutions,LLC is
continuing with its programs,including the sale of gas to large
customers offering lower cost and consolidated billings.
Director Matzke presented the Financial Reports for February.
Project Updates:All RMIP master meters for the Moraine Park area
have been installed.Upon completion,this project will tie into
Marys Lake Loop Project which will be started in May with completion
in 1998.A mobile substation will be installed at Marys Lake during
the construction phase.The Automatic Meter Reading Pilot Project is
being tested in the Glen Haven area.The supplier for the water
meters is presently testing these meters,which should be installed by
June.A team of employees has been established to study this project
and recommend future expansion.Director Matze has attended three
weeks of training on the installation and use of the new SCADA
equipment.
Assistant Widmer reported that a Fort Collins ballot item regarding
the creation of a separate electric board failed in a recent election.
There being no further business,Chairman Hix adjourned the meeting at
8:45 a.m.
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