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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Light and Power Committee 1995-07-130 0 BRADFORD PUBLISHINOCO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Light and Power Committee July 13,1995 Committee:Trustees Miller and Pauley Attending:Trustees Miller and Pauley Also Attending:Town Administrator Klaphake,Assistant Town Administrator Widmer,Light &Power Director Matzke,Public Works Director Linnane,Deputy Clerk Kuehl Absent:Chairman Dekker Trustee Pauley called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. U.S.WEST CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Business owners on Fall River Rd.have submitted a complaint to the Public Utilities Commission requesting a delay in telephone upgrade construction in the Fall River Rd.area.In response,the following representatives from U.S.West attended this meeting: Terry Anderson,Northern Colorado Public Relations Manager;Eric Hancock,Contract Work Inspector;Don Garcia,Northern Area Manager;Mike Turner,Local Operations;and Joe Honecki, Engineering.Ms.Anderson noted U.S.West’s desire to cooperate in this venture,and stressed that U.S.West was subject to a construction deadline of December 31,1995,set in 1987 by the Public Utilities Commission (P.U.C.).Complaints or requested changes regarding this deadline must be submitted by individuals directly to the P.U.C.Don Garcia reported that U.S.West has placed approximately 200 miles of facilities and provided upgraded telephone service to 1,300 residents in the Estes Valley. Presently,62 customers do not have service and 70 customers have requested additional service.A vicinity map was distributed that indicated work in progress on Spur 66 and Fall River Rd.Conduit installation is the first phase and requires chipping or blasting (where permitted)through the rock.The utility permit issued by CDOT has indicated to Public Works Director Linnane that blasting could speed-up the work without adversely affecting public safety or private property.The next step is splicing,followed by hookups to each customer waiting for service.Work in Allenspark and Glen Haven was completed during winter months as design of this portion of the upgrade was completed earlier and weather was favorable.Those speaking against the upgrade work being continued on Fall River Rd.and Spur 66,stating economic,traffic,and safety concerns during the tourist season were:Mike Wallace, Blackhawk Lodge;Alex Emms,Inn on Fall River;Sue Lamm,Skyline Cottages;Ruth Clinton,Castle and McGregor Mountain Lodges;Craig Bigler,Cliffside Cottages;John Halstead,Accommodations Association President.Mike Wallace stated that he had granted an easement to U.S.West subject to construction completion by May 15, 1995--this easement is now void;U.S.West representatives do not communicate when schedules are changed,construction crew members are discourteous,and noise levels are disruptive to the guests. Louis O’Riordan was in favor of the project continuing as scheduled stating the businesses will not be adversely affected and the service is needed.U.S.West agreed to improve communications and would agree to a delay if granted by the P.U.C.Staff believes the P.U.C.hearing is scheduled for August 21,1995. BOW HUNTING POLICY -FISH HATCHERY PROPERTY The Town Board adopted an interim hunting policy on September 27, 1994 to allow bow hunting for deer or elk on the Fish Hatchery property for the remainder of the 1994-95 season.Three people participated in hunting in this area last year.Several requests 0 0 BRADFORD PUBLISHINGCO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Light &Power Committee,July 13,1995 -Page 2 have been received for permission to hunt during the 1995-96 season.The Committee reviewed the permit form for 1995-96 which included the guidelines established by the Town Board in 1994. Ruth Clinton,2844 Fall River Rd.,was concerned about the safety of those who walk on that property.Director Matzke reported that hunting signs were posted and will be posted again this year on all sides of the property,and added that “No Trespassing”signs are also posted.The Committee recommends the bow hunting policy be extended for another year using the same guidelines and posting the area on all sides of the property. REPORTS Director Matzke presented various graphs for June and the Financial Reports for May and June. Project Updates:A permit has been received from the Bureau of Reclamation for the installation of the Fish Creek Street Light. Approximately 8O of the cable has been placed for the Park Service Upgrade. There being no further business,Trustee Pauley adjourned the meeting at 9:36 a.m. / Tina Kuehi,Deputy Town Clerk I JtJL 2 5 TOWN L 13.OAR.D oFTRv-.-:’S