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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Light and Power Committee 1989-05-040 0 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ‘Light and Power Committee May 4,1989 Committee:Chairman Hix,Trustees Aldrich and Hahe c ke r Attending: Also Attending:Mayor Dannels,Light and Power Director Dekker,Finance Officer Vavra,Elec trical Engineer Matzke,Clerk O’Connor Absent:Town Administrator Kiaphake Chairman Hix called the meeting of the Light and Power Committee to order at 2:01 P.M. CABLE SYSTEMS,INC.-PROGRESS TO DATE. Director Dekker reported the Department continues to receive various complaints concerning Cable Systems,Inc.(CSI),and the following correspondence was reviewed:a letter dated April 8th submitted by the Holiday Inn demandinq an adjustment on their bill;and a letter dated May 1st submitted by Paul and Lucille Lienemann supporting Cable Systems. Craig Poulsen/CSI,stated that the majority of the complaints had been resolved,and that the firm has discussed service inter ruptions with the Holiday Inn.Rebuilding of certain portions of the system should be completed by May 20th.Concerning the telephone system,Mr.Poulsen advised CSI has obtained a new recorder;as soon as available,CSI will obtain two (2)incoming telephone lines.A meeting was held with EPURA Executive Direc tor Anderson to discuss public information using Channel 8.Both agencies will meet again May 17th. The Committee suggested CSI also attend the Committee meeting in June. SERVICE BUILDING -REVIEW OF CONSTRUCTION BID. The Committee reviewed the following bids for construction of the Light and Power Service Building: Bassett &Associates $426,001 Harrington/Rosenthal 426,900 G.L.Hoff 434,800 Amshell Corporation 435,000 R.C.Heath 443,702 C.G.Construction 445,000 East Plains Development 449,990 Blackhawk Construction 474,980 Saint Vram Construction 475,000 Concrete Construction Interstate 489,298 Bassett and Associates were the low bidders,and staff has verified their references.Due to the deletion of manual door cables,Bassett’s contract will be reduced by $1,746;therefore, their net bid would he $424,255.Director Dekker advised the project cost has been inflated by $250,000 due to the Petition submitted by Beaver Point residents forcing relocation and purchase of an additional site.In addition,capitol projects may be deferred.All FEMA requirements have been met on this project.Following discussion,the Committee recommends awarding the bid in the amount of $424,255 to Bassett and Associates. Construction should be completed by October 30th. 0 0 BRADFORD PUBLISHING .RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Light and Power Committee -May 4,1989 -Page two Site preparation work is proceeding.The contract with Connell Resources may need renegotiation as it appears the amount of crushing material will not be as great as originally anticipated STREET LIGHTING -VIRGINIA DRIVE. The Committee reviewed action taken by EPURA at their meeting held April 20th.EPURA will install eight (8)streetlights on Virginia Drive in the Courtyard Shop area.Town Administrator Kiaphake,acting as liaison,stated the Town would participate in the project and pay material expenses of approximately $3,110. The Committee recommends the Department proceed with this project,authorizing said expenditure.Jim Wenger,representing the Courtyard Association,expressed his appreciation to the Committee. SPUR 66 CABLE,INC.-REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ATTACH TO POWER POLES. In a letter dated May 1st,David Floyd and Sam Pat Carlin re- quested authorization to attach to the Town’s power poles in the areas of their proposed CATV construction.Spur 66 Cable is proposing cable installation in Phase II that would run from Aspenbrook Condominiums to the John Stone Young Property,includ ing Windcliff Estates.Phase III would include development to the YMCA,south to the end of Tunnel Road.The firm currently has 700 users on the private cable system.Director Dekker advised that the Franchise Agreement with Cable Systems,Inc. does not include an “exclusive right”,therefore,the Town could approve such a request.Spur 66 Cable would be required to pay a yearly pole rental fee identical to that paid by CSI.Following discussion,the Committee recommends approval of the request, directing staff to contact Town Attorney White to discuss prepa ration of a Pole Attachment Agreement.Spur 66 would be respon sible for payment of all associated legal fees and payment of the yearly pole rental fee. REPORTS. The April Delinquent Account Report indicated 66 telephone calls were made,19 notes were placed,and 7 accounts were disconnect ed. Work is proceeding on the Beaver Point and Main Intersection (Hwy.36/7)streetlight projects. Platte River Power Authority is reviewing its electric rates as it appears the Federal Government may be increasing its wholesale rates by the end of the year. Light and Power Director Dekker reviewed Colorado Ute’s financial default. There being no further business,Chairman Hix adjourned the meeting at 2:42 P.M. 2 ) Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk MAY 91989 T0N OF tiES P( BDRD OF TiU3IEES j