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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Light and Power Committee 1988-05-050 0 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS V Light and Power Committee May 5,1988 Committee:Chairman Hix,Trustees Aldrich and Habecker Attending:All Also Attending:Trustees Barker,Dickinson and Garrett, Town Administrator Klaphake,Light and Power Director Dekker,C.E.Corn-i,Carol Ball,Clerk O’Connor Absent:Finance Officer Vavra Chairman Mix called the meeting of the Light and Power Committee to order at 2:00 P.M. MEEKER PARK STORAGE YARD -DISCUSSION. Light and Power Director Dekker reported Keith Dever deeded certain property in Meeker Park to the Town approximately 20 years ago which was maintained by the Department as a pole yard. A building used to store material was constructed on the site. As this site is no longer viable,Director Dekker requested the Town return ownership of the property to Mr.Dever.Following discussion,the Committee recommends approval of the request, authorizing Director Dekker to consult with Town Attorney White to obtain legal procedure to be followed in releasing the proper ty. REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHT -FISH HATCHERY ROAD. Mr.C.E.Conn,representing the United Methodist Church of Estes Park,appeared before the Committee requesting a street light be installed across from the Church entry on Fish Hatchery Road.In a letter dated April 21,1988,Mr.Conn requested a cost-estimate for the monthly usage as the Church had intentions of undertaking the expenditure.In reviewing the site,Director Dekker reported there was a distance of approximately 800’between the two existing street lights;an additional light would enhance pedes trian and vehicular safety.The Committee recommends the Depart ment install and include the street light on the Town’s system, thus the Methodist Church will not be assessed. ROSE CHEMICAL DISPOSAL SITE -DISCUSSION. In 1982,the Department disposed of capacitors that were found to be contaminated with PC3s.The capacitors were shipped to Rose Chemical which was an EPA-approved site.In 1986,EPA advised Rose Chemical did not dispose of the waste and those entities who had shipped material to the site were ultimately responsible. The major participants have formed the “Rose Chemical Steering Committee”for the purpose of negotiating with EPA to arrange for the cleanup of the Rose Site.The Steering Committee has submit ted two options to each participant,as follows: 1.Based upon $2.60/pound of material shipped as a “buy out”option,Estes Park’s share of responsibility in the clean-up would be $3,778.00.This option should indemnify the Town from any further action,however, the option is not a guarantee. 2.The Town could elect to become a “consent party”to the clean—up,paying $1.53/pound of material or $2,140.90. This payment would represent the actual anticipated cost of clean—up without any amount designated for 0 0 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Light and Power Committee -May 5,1988 -Page two contingency.The consent party would,however,be liable for any other costs incurred in the clean-up over and above the amount paid. Director Dekker reported all correspondence had been reviewed by Town Attorney White,and staff is recommending approval of Option #1.Following discussion,the Committee recommends approval of Option #1,authorizing the Mayor to execute the “Rose Chemical Buy Out Agreement.” PERSONNEL -REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO UPGRADE POSITION AND HIRE GROUNDMAN ON “TEMPORARY”BASIS. Position Upgrade.The secretarial position currently held by Lorraine McCown is part-time.As the entire Engineering Section is in need of two full—time secretaries,Light and Power Director Dekker requested authorization to upgrade the part-time position to full-time.The additional salary impact is approximately $6,500.Funding could be allocated from the 1988 Light and Power Budget,and actual cost-accounting for each department could take place during preparation of the 1989 Budget.The Committee recommends approval of the request,effective immediately. Groundman Position.Director Dekker briefed the Committee on the status of Ed Kelsch who recently underwent spinal surgery.Mr. Kelsch is unable to return to the Department at this time,and, in the interest of safety,Director Dekker requested au thorization to fill a Groundman I position on a temporary basis. The Committee recommends:(1)approval of the request;and (2) should Ed Kelsch desire to submit a disability application to PERA,the Mayor be authorized to issue a letter offering the Town’s support for the application. LIGHTPOLE “BANNERS”-DISCUSSION. Carol Ball and Dave Barker,representing the Rooftop Rodeo Committee,submitted a letter dated May 5,1988 requesting the Department purchase and install brackets for the lightpoles along Elkhorn Avenue.The Rodeo Committee is proposing to hang banners or flags to enhance and advertise the Rooftop Rodeo and Western Week which will take place in July.As guidelines regulating size,etc.have yet to be determined,the Rodeo Committee has not prepared a design for their banner/flag.The brackets could be available for subsequent festivals and events.Director Dekker advised approximately 70 brackets were retained from the lightpoles that were installed prior to Streetscape;however, staff has not confirmed if said brackets could be used on the four-cluster lightpole.Discussion followed regarding ban ner/flag guidelines,aesthetic concerns,re—instituting the placement of the American Flags during national holidays,Sign Code,and legal ramifications.The Committee recommends:(1) the Department provide a demonstration on 2-4 lightpoles in the Transit Center,using various methods to display a banner/flag; (2)the demonstration will take May 19th during the Public Works Committee meeting;(3)Carol Ball and Dave Barker,Light and Power Committee members,Public Works Committee members,Light and Power Director Dekker,Public Works Director Widmer,Town Planner Stamey,and EPURA are invited to view the demonstrations and voice their opinions and concerns. REPORTS. The Delinquent Account Report for April was 59 telephone calls, 14 notes placed at the customer’s residence ,and 6 accounts disconnected.Statistics for 1987 were 68 calls,21 notes and 9 accounts disconnected. 0 .0 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Light and Power Committee -May 5,1988 -Page three The Committee reviewed the annexation plat and plot plan for the new service building on Elm Road.The plan included an identi fication sign,and contours.The amount of landscaping has yet to be determined.As stated in previous meetings,the Department is attempting to construct an attractive,landscaped,serviceable building. The Committee reviewed a map identifying the Marys Lake Sub station Project which includes underground conduit and feeders. Chief’s Landscaping was awarded the contract and has begun installing the conduit.This project will increase capacity and reliability of the system. John Spencer and Dan Mowry,representing Fanch Communications, Inc.,new owner of the cable TV system,appeared to brief the Committee on the restructuring of the cable company.The new channels,ESPN,Video Hits 1,Disney,and the Nashville Network, should be on—line by mid—June or early July.Steve Anderson, Manager,is no longer with the firm.Fanch Communications assured the quality of the television will be improved;the #1 goal is to provide the best viewing picture available. Platte River Power Authority. The Authority has instituted an “Alcohol Awareness Week”for its employees.The Harmony Foundation has been involved in this effort.Statistics indicate industry nationwide lost approximately $100 Billion Dollars due to alcoholism in 1986. The Authority was one of the federal preference power customers willing to assist in financing The Animas La Plata Dam and Irrigation Project.The Federal Government was seeking a 30—year straight line amortization schedule;the standard schedule is 50 years.The power customers were successful in retaining the 50—year amortization schedule. The Authority’s Wage Study is nearing completion.Director Dekker will provide additional information as available. The Authority has instituted several “team-building”semi nars.Employees have been very receptive and working relationships have been greatly enhanced. April kilowatt-hour sales have decreased approximately 3.8%from those sales in 1987.Revenues have increased,however,this increase reflects a rate increase which occurred in June,1987. Finance Officer Vavra is compiling a report which compares monthly and accumulative revenues with projected revenues.This report should be available on a monthly basis beginning in June. There being no further business,Chairman Hix adjourned the meeting at 3:26 P.M. . Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk PPROVF6 MAY1O198B TOWN OF ESTES PARK BOARD OF ,--