HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Light and Power Committee 1990-04-05BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
/Light and Power Committee
April 5,1990
Committee:Chairman Hix,Trustees Aldrich and
Hab e cke r
Attending:Chairman Hix,Trustee Habecker
Also Attending:Trustee Garrett,Town Administrator
Kiaphake,Light and Power Director
Dekker,Finance Officer Vavra,Elec
trical Engineer Matzke,EPURA Executive
Director Anderson,Clerk O’Connor
Absent:Trustee Aldrich
Chairman Hix called the meeting of the Light and Power Committee
to order at 2:00 P.M.
EPURA RIVERWALK PROJECT -FINANCING ELECTRIC UNDERGROUND INSTAL
LATION COSTS.
In a memorandum dated April 4,1990 Electrical Engineer Matzke
advised that the Department will be installing approximately
2,200’of 3-phase underground cable,and removing the existing
overhead power lines on both sides of the Big Thompson River for
the entire length of the Project.Six (6)pad-mounted transform
ers will also be installed to provide service to the existing
customers and Barlow Plaza.A preliminary material cost estimate
is $150,000;estimated labor and equipment costs are $30,000.
The Department has committed funding ($30,000)for all labor and
equipment;EPURA would be responsible for $50,000 of the material
costs from the construction project bid and approximately
$100,000 of material costs through the Light and Power Fund.
EPURA has requested the Town finance the material costs on a
short-term basis.EPUPA will consider a future donation to the
Light and Power Fund for construction costs,plus interest.This
proposal would not jeopardize the rate payers nor the Reserve
Fund.Discussion followed,with the Committee recommending
approval of the Project,along with all labor,equipment,and
material costs,and the donation as described above.
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY FRANCHISE AGREEMENT -DISCUSSION.
The 25-year PSCo Franchise Agreement expires in July,1992,and
they have proposed renewing the Agreement,including an increase
of 1%which would benefit the Town.In actuality,the 1%would
be passed—on to the customer.Various municipalities have
purchased the gas systems serving their communities,resulting in
profits to the municipality.As there is no compelling need to
renew the Agreement at this time as it will not expire until
1992,the fact that the Town does not desire to add the 1%tax to
gas customers,and to allow staff an opportunity to further
research options that may be available,the Committee recommends
no further action be taken on the Franchise Agreement at this
time.
STREET LIGHT INSTALLATION -DISCUSSION.
Director Dekker advised that the Department has been requested to
install a street light at the intersection of U.S.Highway 34
and Mall Road near to the Olympus Lodge.Since this site is
outside the Town Limits,it would be the responsibility of the
Colorado State Highway Department to install this street light if
they deem it necessary.In the interest of public safety,the
Committee recommends the Mayor he authorized to request the
Highway Department to install the proposed street light.The
Town would supply electricity at the General Service-Small Rate.
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Light and Power Committee -April 5,1990 —Page two
REPORTS.
In a memorandum dated April 3,1990,Electrical Engineer Matzke
reported that the Apprentice Training Program has been registered
with the Department of Labor,Bureau of Apprenticeship and
Training.The 4-year training program will require 144 hours of
related instruction/year and will be accomplished on the
employee’s time.The Program is available for the positions of
lineman and meter specialist,and Sid Brown,John McDougall,and
Jerry Brumleve are currently enlisted.Related instruction
(correspondence course)is $300/year for lineman training,and
$108/year for meter specialist training.Progress and periodic
testing will be administered by Engineer Matzke.It is
anticipated the Department will benefit in terms of employee
training and safety,and the employee will receive a career path
for advancement within the Department or other utilities.
A few items have been corrected on the “punch list”by Bassett
Construction on the new Service Facility.Final payment has not,
nor will be,processed until such time as the project is deemed
complete.
Finance Officer Vavra briefed the Committee on the Delinquent
Account Report for February and March.
Staff reported on (1)various steps that have been implemented to
improve the accuracy of the Department’s yearly inventory and (2)
the recent service interruptions on WAPA’s transmission line.
Platte River Power Authority.Light and Power Director Dekker
reported on PRPA’s activities:(1)Annual Report;(2)proposed
taxation on public entities having facilities in other counties;
(3)Colorado Ute status;(4)potential sale of 2,200 units of CBT
water;(5)proposed WAPA rate increase;(6)completion of the
Bonanza Transmission Line;(7)Strategic Financial Plan upcoming
presentation;and (8)Personnel.At the Annual Meeting,Director
Dekker was re-elected as Chairman of the Board.In addition,the
supplement to the PSC0 Contract for power provided by the Rawhide
Generating Plant has been executed.The Contract,now extending
through 2004,will guaranty PRPA’s financial stability an
additional 10 years.
American Public Power Association.(1)APPA acknowledged the
Town’s action in passing a resolution supportive of tax—exempt
financing;and (2)approximately 2,000 Estes Park brochures will
be included in delegate confirmation packets attending the APPA
National Conference in Denver.Daily news reports will be given
to delegates by a KCNC Channel 4 newsperson.
The Committee also reviewed the Department’s current project list
for projects under construction and in the planning process.
On a trial basis,an “800”toll—free telephone line will soon be
installed.Staff will monitor costs and service during the trial
test period.
There being no further business,Chairman Hix adjourned the
meeting at 3:01 P.M.
Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk