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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Light and Power Committee 1995-05-11BRADFORD PUBLISHING Co. 0 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS © 1Light and Power Committee May 11,1995 Committee:Chairman Dekker,Trustees Miller and Pauley Attending:All Also Attending: Absent: Assistant Town Administrator Widmer,Light & Power Director Matzke,Line Superintendent Dragon,Deputy Clerk Kuehl None Chairman Dekker called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. 1995 CAPITAL UNDERGROUND PROJECTS --REQUEST TO AWARD TRENCHING CONTRACT Director Matzke reported the Light and Power Department has $85,000 in the 1995 budget for construction of underground lines.An additional $2,500 is budgeted for street light construction outside the Town limits.The following bids were received for trenching and conduit installation: Proi ect Temple & Petty Chief’s Landscaping Fish Creek Street Lights Scott Ave.Circuit Tie Lexington Lane Highway 7 (Optional) $3,380.00 10,095.00 15,700.00 2,175.00 $1,825.00 4,871.25 19,150.00 1,485.00 Total $31,350.00 $27,331.25 These contracts were not bid on an Tall or none basisT7;therefore, the Department recommends the work be split as follows,for a combined total of $24,571.25: Proj ect Temple & Petty Chief’s Landscaping Fish Creek Street Lights Scott Ave.Circuit Tie Lexington Lane Highway 7 (Optional) $15,700.00 2,175.00 $1,825.00 4,871.25 Total $17,875.00 $6,696.25 Line Superintendent Dragon explained the work required on each project.The Committee recommends approval of the contracts totaling $24,571.25 for the 1995 Capital Underground Projects. REPORTS Director Matzke presented various graphs and Financial Reports for April. Platte River Power Authority:Assistant Administrator Widmer reported that Platte River purchased software capable of collecting and analyzing metered data.This software will be available to the four member cities in an effort to improve customer service.A feasibility study regarding the Diamond Fork Project,which will affect rates charged by WAPA,was authorized.The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has requested submittal of transmission rates from all affected organizations in an effort to network wholesale ©0 BRADFORD PUBLISHING .RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Light &Power Committee,May 11,.L995 -Page 2 rates.The Board received a demonstration of boiler and combustion technology,created by the Barlow Group in Loveland as a result of a research and development project funded by Platte River.The Board will consider adoption of the strategic business objectives of the Business Plan in May.Assistant Administrator Widmer distributed a copy of the Platte River environmental report and the annual report. Project Updates:Electrical conduit was placed under Elkhorn Avenue during installation of the pedestrian cross walk.A joint trenching effort with US West is being negotiated for the area from Marys Lake Road along Hwy.36 to Spur 66.The new Jeep Wrangler meter vehicle is in use;and the 1988 Jeep Wrangler has been transferred to the Community Development Department.Details of the Park Service Project are being considered with assistance from the Park Service,WAPA,Platte River,and the Town.The Marys Lake Loop Project is being discussed with WAPA and Platte River.The hydro plant submittal is still being considered. There being no further business,Chairman Dekker adjourned the meeting at 8:50 a.m. Tina Kuehl,Deputy Town Clerk 4:APPRV1Y MAY231995 ;.TiN r OF T3