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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
/Light and Power Committee
February 4,1988
Committee:Chairman Hix,Trustees Brown and
Habecker
Attending:Chairman Hix,Trustee Habecker
Also Attendinq:Light &Power Director Dekker,Finance
Officer Vavra,Clerk O’Connor
Absent:Trustee Brown,Town Administrator Hill
RESIDENTIAL DEMAND-METERED PATE MODIFICATION -UPDATE.
The Committee reviewed a schedule for modification of the Res
idential Demand-Metered Rate supplied by the Town’s rate attor
ney.The proposed tariff modifications should be presented to
the Committee March 3,1988.Implementation of the modifications
could be adopted June 6,1988.The rate attorney is also review
ing the 60%ratchet applied to the general service large custom
er.
SERVICE BUILDING -REVIEW OF PROPOSALS.
The Committee reviewed a memorandum submitted by Dick Gerstberger
dated February 2,1988.Twelve consultants received RFPs for
design of the new service building;the followinq 6 firms re
sponded:
Architectural Ventures,Inc.
The Neenan Company
Rocky Mountain Consultants
Thorp Associates
Van Horn Engineering and Surveying
Ed Warner and Associates
Staff anticipates a metal building with a facade treatment.
Construction could begin in late May or early iune.A total of
five firms were interviewed,and based upon experience,quali
fications,and expertise,staff is recommending the proposal in
an amount not-to-exceed $28,800 submitted by Thorp Associates be
accepted.The Committee reviewed all six proposals.Assistant
Public Works Director Gerstherger confirmed the Thorp proposal
included site development.Following discussion,the Committee
recommends acceptance of the proposal submitted by Thorp Associ
ates with the condition staff monitor the project to determine if
the project cost can be reduced.
REPORTS.
The Delinquent Account Report for January indicated 71 calls were
made;19 notes were placed at the customer’s residence;and 11
accounted were disconnected.In comparing 1987 figures,tele
phone calls were reduced by 43%,notes were reduced by 65%,and
disconnected accounts were reduced by 45%.The Committee com
mended the Finance Department for ensuring “uncollectable ac
counts”are kept at a minimum.
Director Dekker advised Ed Kelsch has undergone spinal cord
surgery.Ed is now recuperating and receiving physical therapy.
The Department is advertising the position of “Electrical Engi
neer.”The deadline for submittal of a resume is March 15,1988.
The Chelev-Baldpate line is nearing completion.A large portion
of the underground work for Confluence Park has been completed.
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Light &Power Committee -February 4,1988 -Page two
In conjunction with their long—range plans,Platte River Power
Authority has commenced gathering surplus funds to enable payment
of bond issues as early as possible.Wholesale rates to Platte
River’s members should remain stable until close to the year
2000.
In reviewing the Hidden Valley Ski Area operation,it was obvious
that reducing the electric demand could result in substantial
savings on their electric bills.Therefore,the Estes Valley
Recreation and Park District has been careful not to allow snow
making equipment and the electric boiler to operate at the same
time.This has resulted in their demand being 39%lower than
last year’s.This should save them more than $10,000 in demand
charges this year.Improving the heat loss of the ski lodge,
which is owned by the Park Service,could further reduce electric
costs.Additional options for savings will be discussed with the
Recreation District and the National Park Service.
There being no further business,the meeting adjourned.
Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk
APPROVED
FEB 96B
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES