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“Light and Power Committee
October 4,1990
Committee:Chairman Aldrich,Trustees Dickinson and Hix
Attending:All
Also Attending:Town Administrator Kiaphake,Light and Power
Director Dekker,Electrical Engineer Matzke,Clerk
O’Connor
Absent:None
Chairman Aldrich called the meeting of the Light and Power Committee to order
at 2:00 P.M.
OFFICE EQUIPMENT -AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE.
Cabinet/Sheet Feeder.Staff requested authorization to purchase a cabinet
stand and high-capacity sheet feeder for an existing copy machine located in
the utilities/engineering section.The total expenditure is $1,049,and
adequate funds are available in the 1990 Budget for this equipment.The
Committee recommends approval of the expenditure.
Computer Mapping Software.Staff also requested authorization to purchase an
AutoCad drafting software package for installation on the Electrical
Engineer’s personal computer.This purchase would be the first step in
implementing a computer mapping system.Quotes received were as follows:
Entre Central $2,250
TAG Associates 2,350
ACIS 3,000
Additional hardware and associated equipment has been re-budgeted in 1991.
Further discussion pertaining to the conversion of existing maps to a
computer format compatible with AutoCad will take place with other
departments.The Committee recommends approval of the low bid in the amount
of $2,250 submitted by Entre Central.
REPORTS.
In conjunction with Public Power Week 10/7-13/90,the Platte River Power
Authority has placed their Rawhide Generating Plant display in the lobby
area.Staff is working on a safety program involving the elementary school,
and a breakfast has been planned on October 11.
Director Dekker reported on PRPA’s 1991 Budget.Major points include
projected revenues of 153.9 million and expenses of 141.1 million.PRPA does
not anticipate a wholesale power rate increase in 1991.
Lynda Vogel will be renovating the “Old Lady in the Shoe”Christmas Scene.
The Department will begin installing the Christmas Decorations in the near
future.Such lighting will not be installed along the Riverwalk.
Staff reported on the recent power outage which occurred September 18 (caused
by lightening which struck the Flatiron switchyard in Loveland),the Highway
36 street lights,and displayed sample equipment used during installation of
underground facilities for the Riverwalk Project.The Committee viewed a
slide program on the Riverwalk Project,followed by a tour of said project.
There being no further business,Chairman Aldrich adjourned the meeting at
2:31 P.M.
Vickie O’Connor,CMC,Town Clerk
OCT 91990
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