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Light and Power Committee
November 14,1996
Committee:Chairman Hix,Trustees Baudek and Pauley
Attending:All
Also Attending:Light &Power Director Matzke,Mayor Dekker,
Administrator Kiaphake,Assistant
Administrator Widmer,Deputy Clerk Kuehi
Absent:None
Chairman Hix called the meeting to order at 7:57 a.m.Staff
requested and received,Committee consensus to enter into Executive
Session to discuss current contract negotiations.At the
completion of the Executive Session,Chairman Hix reconvened the
meeting at 8:20 p.m.
LIGHT AND POWER SERVICE BUILDING TELEPHONE SYSTEM -APPROVAL OF
BUDGET EXPENDITURE
Director Matzke requested approval to enter into negotiations with
Executone for the purchase of a phone system for the Light and
Power Building that would be compatible with the Municipal Building
system.The 1996 budget contains $5,000 for this project,and
Executone has submitted a tentative bid of $5,055.The Committee
recommends Staff proceed with negotiations for the purchase of a
telephone system for the Light and Power Building,and that
detailed information be presented to the Town Board for approval.
REPORTS
Platte River Power Authority:Assistant Administrator Widmer
reported that the PRPA Board presented the 1997 budget at a public
hearing.The budget will be adopted in December.PRPA is
represented on the Energy America Services Board to explore energy
opportunities.A lawsuit is pending against the Craig Power Plant
regarding allegations of pollution violations.In response to
environmental issues,the Glen Canyon Dam will decrease its
capacity by one-third.
Director Matzke presented the Financial Reports for October.
Project Updates:Director Matzke announced that Assistant to the
Light &Power Director Mangelsen received the Certified Energy
Manager Accreditation.The Committee extended their
congratulations to Mangelsen for his efforts in obtaining this
certification.The conduit installation on Highway 34 is near
completion,and cable installation will begin this month.The
Marys Lake Road/Spur underground project is complete,at a cost of
$32,000.The project will remain within the budgeted $24,750,as
the Park Service will reimburse the Town for its share.The
Highway 34 Street Light project was budgeted at $50,000.The
actual cost was $31,400,with an expected reimbursement from CDOT
of $10,000.The installation of the Christmas decorations by a
private contractor is on schedule.Director Matzke explained that
the SCADA System replacement for the PRPA member cities will be
recommended to PRPA in December.The proposed upgrades will
improve communications and reduce outage time.The utility bill
automated payment program has 255 customer sign ups,to date.
There being no further business,Chairman Hix adjourned the meeting
at 8:50 a.m.
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