HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Light and Power Committee 1991-01-03BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
LIGHT &POWER COMMITTEE
January 3,1991
Committee:Chairman Aldrich,Trustees Dickinson and Hix
Attending:All
Also Attending:Trustees Garrett and Habecker,Assistant Town
Administrator Widmer,Light and Power Director
Matzke,Finance Officer Vavra,Clerk O’Connor
Absent:None
Chairman Aldrich called the Committee meeting to order at 2:00 P.M.
MAINFRAME COMPUTER PRINTER -AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE.
In a memorandum dated January 3,1991,Finance Officer Vavra reported that
NCR is offering a special program on their Model 6450 (800 lines/minute)
printer.The annual maintenance on the existing NCR Model 6420 (600
lines/minute)printer is $5,020,vs.$2,044/year for the 6450.The net result
would be a savings of $2,976/year.Adequate funds are in the Budget for this
purchase.The Committee recommends approval of the NCR Model 6450 printer
for a not—to—exceed cost of $8,245.Finance Officer Vavra advised that funds
were budgeted to hire a consultant to assist in selecting the most beneficial
computer (main—frame)system for the Town;should a new system be purchased,
Officer Vavra has been assured that the 6450 printer will be reasonably
compatible with other computer systems.
REPORTS.
Staff reported on the affect to the Town’s wholesale power rate due to the
severe cold weather —the new peak demand will result in additional demand
charges of $250,187.60 over the next twelve months,as compared with 1990.
Staff anticipates that revenues will also inflate,thus the additional charge
may be somewhat offset.Discussion included load management,electric heat,
etc.,with the Committee directing staff to review this issue and present
their recommendations to the Committee in the near future.In addition,
Director Matzke reviewed the Outage Report--the Committee commended the
Department for the overall reliability of the electric system.
The Committee received an update on the Flatiron Outage -W.A.P.A.may expend
approximately $11,000 in equipment costs to improve service continuity to
Estes Park.
An inter—departmental employee exchange enabled Doug Schiarbaum (Stanley
Park)to assist Light and Power in conducting their inventory.A similar
exchange is occurring with the Public Works Department whereby 2 employees
are assisting in the removal of Christmas decorations.The Light and Power
Department pays the employee’s salary for the exchange of manpower.
Work is continuing in the improvement of the overhead line to Glen Haven and
the additional circuit at the YMCA;both projects should improve service to
these areas.
The Committee commended Cable Systems,Inc.for their success in broadcasting
the CSU football game.
Assistant Town Administrator Widmer reported on the PRPA Board Meeting held
December 13.An annual budget of 142.5 million dollars was approved;1991
wholesale rate tariffs will not be increased;Richard Shannon/Ft.Collins,
will serve as Acting Chairman of the Board pending elections in April;and a
salary survey for the General Manager position has been commissioned.
There business,Chairman Aldrich adjourned the meeting at
2:45 P.M.I
JAN 81991
row OF ESTES PARK Vickie O’Connor,CMC,Town Clerk
BOARD OF TRUSTEES