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BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
JLight and Power Committee
December 5,1991
Committee:Chairman Aldrich,Trustees Dickinson and Hix
Attending:All
Also Attending:Trustee Garrett,Ass’t.Town Administrator
Widmer,Light &Power Director Matzke,Clerk
O’Connor
Absent:None
Chairman Aldrich called the Committee meeting to order at 2:01 P.M.
SERVICE BUILDING ENCLOSURE -AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE.
$5,000 was included in the 1991 Budget for the purchase and
installation of a stores enclosure at the service building.The
enclosure,which will be a free—standing wire mesh structure with
two (2)doors,will provide a secured area for the Department’s
inventory materials.Bids were as follows:
Snyder Equipment $3,940
Material Handling 4,586
Lynch Material 4,610
The Committee recommends accepting the low bid submitted by Snyder
Equipment for $3,940.
MAPPING/DRAFTING COMPUTER EOUIPMENT -AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE.
The 1991 Budget contains $10,000 for a computerized mapping system.
Staff is suggesting (1)that the conversion of maps to computer
format be delayed until such time as all participating departments
are financially able to support such a task,and (2)that the Light
and Power Department be authorized to proceed with the purchase of
a graphics tablet and plotter.With the addition of this equipment
for the existing computer,the Department would be provided with a
complete mapping and drafting workstation.This system would be
available to other departments.Bids were as follows:
Graphics
Tablet Plotter
Government Access $562.50 $4,232.00
Connecting Point 629.00 4,178.00
Entre Computer 650.00 5,264.95
Longs Peak Comp.689.00 4,499.00*
*Does not include 2 nib buffer,±$400
Following discussion,the Committee recommends accepting the low
bid of $562.50 from Government Access for the Graphics Tablet,and
$4,178 from Connecting Point for the Plotter.
REPORTS.
With the assistance of other department employees,all Christmas
decorations have been placed.The “helicopter”was refurbished
this year and attached to the “Old Lady in the Shoe”scene.
The Telephone Company has agreed to place their system underground
and work has begun on the Far View Lane Line.This project was
initiated by this neighborhood and all expenses will be incurred by
private individuals.
The Bureau of Reclamation/WAPA intends to switch one-half of the
substations off December 17 and 18 to work on their improvements to
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the system.Staff will reschedule this project should cold weather
become an issue.
Electric Study.The Committee reviewed the following documents:
Lease Purchase Program Policy,Application and Installation
Procedures,Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement,Financing Approval
Application,and Contractor Work Proposal.The Department will
provide a list of local participating electric contractors for all
customers.Staff presented sample models of a controller and
display unit,with Director Matzke briefing the Committee on the
operation of the equipment.Wilbur Benjamin,1073 Pine Knoll,
questioned the proposed rate structure;it was suggested Mr.
Benjamin visit with staff to further clarify how the new rates will
personally effect him.Director Matzke commented that he will
closely monitor the rate structure prior to the 1994 conversion
deadline to determine whether any adjustments should be considered.
Personnel.John McDougall has been promoted to Lineman I having
completed his first year of apprentice training.Gary O’Connor was
promoted to Meter Specialist II following his training.The
Committee commended both employees,endorsing the policy of
advancing personnel within the Department.
Ass’t.Administrator Widmer stated that the PRPA Board Meeting will
be held December 6th,thus a report will be submitted during the
next Committee meeting.
The Committee reviewed monthly reports,and discussed the
Department’s income statement.
Ass’t.Administrator Widmer clarified his remarks which were quoted
in the Trail Gazette relating to getting customers “of f peak”in
lieu of “of f the system.”
There being no further business,Chairman Aldrich adjourned the
meeting at 2:59 P.M.to inspect the new bucket truck.
Vickie O’Connor,CMC,Town Clerk
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