HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Light and Power Committee 1995-02-09RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
‘Light and Power Committee
February 9,1995
Committee:Chairman Dekker,Trustees Miller and Pauley
Attending:Chairman Dekker,Trustees Miller and Pauley
Also Attending:Town Administrator Kiaphake,Light and Power
Director Matzke,Deputy Clerk Kuehi
Absent:None
Chairman Dekker called the meeting to order at 8:03 a.m.
METER DEPARTMENT VEHICLE --AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE
The 1995 Light and Power Department budget includes $17,000 for
replacement of a meter vehicle.The existing vehicle is a 1988
Jeep Wrangler with approximately 71,000 miles and an estimated
resale value of $6,000+.Fleet Manager Shanafelt suggested
transferring this vehicle to the Community Development Department
to replace their 1984 Ford Bronco which was budgeted to have the
engine replaced in 1995 at a cost of $2,400.Community Development
would transfer the $2,400 budgeted for engine replacement plus the
estimated resale value,$3,000 to $3,800,of the Ford Bronco to the
Light and Power Department.Bids were received for the purchase of
a new meter vehicle as follows:
Foothills Chrysler $18,501.00
Rains Motor Company $l8,673.26*
Pro Jeep Eagle $20,405.21
Herbert Motors No Response
*2%local consideration of $373.47 would reduce
the bid to $18,299.79.
The Committee recommends approval of the purchase of the Jeep
Wrangler from Rains Motor Company at a cost of $18,673.26,and the
transfer of the existing vehicle to Community Development as
described.
ETS HEATER REBATE PROGRAM --AUTHORIZATION FOR ONE YEAR EXTENSION
In 1994,the Light and Power Committee approved a $4,000 rebate
program for customers who installed electric thermal storage (ETS)
heaters.During 1994,27 customers received rebates totalling
$3,531.The 1995 Light and Power energy efficiency budget includes
$3,500 for rebate programs.Since January 1,1995,four customers
have installed 42.6 kW of ETS heat which would qualify for $639 in
rebates.This program is reported along with the Department’s
other demand side management programs to the Department of Energy.
Assistant Director Mangelsen reported these heaters are energy
efficient,safe,and clean in comparison to other forms of heat,
and reported few customer complaints.Chairman Dekker stated that
customer satisfaction is directly related to Mangelsen’s
understanding of the program and his rapport with the customer.
The Committee recommends extending the ETS Heater Rebate Program
until the end of 1995 or until the $3,500 amount is exhausted.
ANNUAL LIGHT &POWER BLASTING SERVICES --REQUEST TO AWARD BID
Bids on a “per hole”basis to provide blasting services for 1995,
including labor and material for blasting and clean out of holes,
are as follows:
Kitchen and Company $450
Yenter Companies $350
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Town’s cost to perform this work in-house averages $150 per hole.
The Committee recommends rejecting both bids for annual blasting
services and structuring future bids on a project basis rather than
an annual basis.
WINCH LINE BLOWER --AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE
The 1995 Light and Power budget includes $6,000 for the purchase of
a winch line blower which will provide a one—step process of
pulling underground power cable in a more efficient and safe
manner.The present equipment will be retained for continued use.
A quote was received from WESCO,a sole source supplier,for a
Condux winch line blower at a cost of $4,286 including missiles for
3”,4”and 6”DB-120 conduit.The Committee recommends approval of
the purchase of the Condux winch line blower from WESCO at a cost
of $4,286.
REPORTS
Director Matzke presented various graphs and end of year Financial
Reports.
Project Updates:The Longs Peak Recloser equipment has been
installed with no further incidents of outages in the Allenspark
area.The meter installation for the Upper Thompson emergency
generator is complete.Pole installation in the Glen Haven area
for U.S.West is continuing.
Telephone Support for Outage Reporting:Construction Facilities
Manager Sievers reported that the telephones have been programmed
to connect the after—hours Light and Power emergency telephone
number directly to Dispatch.
Uncollectible Accounts:Director Matzke reported the write off
for uncollectible accounts in 1994 was $6,700.30,compared to
$1,981.57 in 1993,with an average write off of $3,500 over recent
years.The write off amount per revenue dollar was $0.00115 for
1994 and $0.00034 for 1993.The current deposit policy is credited
for this continued low incidence of uncollectible accounts.
There being no further business,Chairman Dekker adjourned the
meeting at 8:50 a.m.
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Tina Kuehl,Deputy Town Clerk
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