HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Light and Power Committee 1992-12-100
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Light and Power Committee
November 12,1992
Committee:Chairman Aldrich,Trustees Hix and Dekker
Attending:All
Also Attending:Town Administrator Kiaphake,Ass’t.
Administrator Widmer,Light &Power Director
Matzke,Clerk O’Connor
Absent:None
Chairman Aldrich called the meeting to order at 10:03 A.M.
CABLE SYSTEMS,INC.(CSI)-CABLE TELEVISION DISCUSSION.
Rate Increase and Programming Change.Craig Poulson/Cable Systems
stated that in 1990,CSI implemented a $1.00 per month rate
increase and pledged to freeze rates for two (2)years.CSI has
fulfilled this commitment,and is notifying the Town that a $1.00
rate increase has been instituted which will take effect January 1,
1993.The cost of basic cable will be $20.95 for 27 channels;
premium channels will remain the same.
Channel 5 has recently been changed from the Cheyenne station to
the Fox Network.Reception for the Cheyenne station was obtained
via an antenna and the station often duplicated local programming.
With this change,all CSI channels are now received through
satellite feed resulting in superior picture quality.
Franchise Agreement.Twelve months ago,CSI requested a revision
of the current Franchise Agreement which includes a provision for
a 10—year extension with Town Board approval.The current
Agreement expires in 1995 and the revisions will help update the
document to current conditions/standards.Town Attorney White and
staff have reviewed the Agreement,and Mr.Poulson requested the
Town approve the time extension.Staff commented that pending FCC
rules regulating cable systems are unknown at this time,and that
a delay of 180 days would allow new FCC regulations to be
incorporated in the revised Franchise Agreement where appropriate.
The Committee recommends:(1)the Town postpone discussion on the
Franchise Agreement for 180 days to allow receipt and discussion of
the most current information available,and (2)as Cable Systems,
Inc.has complied with the terms of the existing Franchise
Agreement and the Town is agreeable to the time extension in
concept,the Mayor be authorized to write and submit a “Letter of
Intent”to CSI.
Off-Air Switch Offer.Mr.Poulson reported that due to office
error,notice of an “off—air switch”was included in the monthly
billing statement.The notice has no application in Estes Park.
Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992.
Director Matzke reviewed the highlights of said Act which listed
areas for FCC rule making.As stated above,additional information
will be forthcoming.
FALL RIVER HYDRO PLANT -AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE INTERIM LEASE
AGREEMENT.
Director Matzke reviewed said Lease with Jacobson/Coleman.The
lessee has expressed concern with the liability insurance and
worker’s compensation insurance requirements.The Committee
recommends approval of the Interim Lease contingent upon staff
resolving both insurance issues,reporting their findings directly
to the Town Board November 24,1992.
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METER TESTING EQUIPMENT -AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE.
Staff reported that $9,500 was budgeted in 1992 for the purchase of
current transformer testing equipment.In addition,$3,200 was
budgeted to purchase a meter wire verifier.Staff researched the
products available and the Spinlab Model 660 Current Transformer
Field Tester best meets the Department’s requirements.The Model
660 will serve the purpose of the two pieces of budgeted equipment,
allows field testing (in place)of high voltage as well as low
voltage metering transformers,and verifies the integrity and
connections of the wiring installation.The Committee recommends
approval of the 1992 Budget expenditure of $12,512 for the purchase
of the equipment as noted.
REPORTS.
The Financial Report for September was unavailable;copies will be
distributed at a later date.
Project Updates.Work Orders have increased 65%over year to date
in 1991;Christmas decorations are being installed;the cable has
been ordered for the Honda School,with installation beginning next
week;and work has begun on the new buildings at the YMCA.
Ass’t.Administrator Widmer reviewed the Platte River Power
Authority Report:refinancing debt,1993 Budget,adoption of a
Work Force Diversity Resolution and receipt of a rate increase of
.4%from WAPA.The Board will reconsider a coincident peak rate
structure at the December meeting.This rate would reduce Estes
Park’s wholesale power costs at existing consumption levels.
There being no further business,Chairman Aldrich adjourned the
meeting at 10:55 A.M.
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Vickie WConnor,CMC,Town Clerk
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