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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
V Light and Power Committee
March 7,1986
Committee:Chairman Graves,Trustees Brown and Laing
Attending:All
Also Attending:Town Administrator Hill,Light and Power
Director Dekker,Finance Officer Vavra,Shop
Foreman Shanafelt,Steve Anderson,Clerk
0’Connor
Absent:None
CABLE SYSTEMS,INC.-REVISION OF EXISTING RATES:
Mr.Steve Anderson,Manager/Cable Systems,Inc.,submitted a
summary sheet indicating Overall Operating Expenses,Year to Date
Expenses,Year to Date Income and Year to Date Losses.The
overall operating expenses have been higher than anticipated due
to:programming which includes scrambling;purchase of
“descramblers”;vehicles;salaries;and Town construction proj
ects (i.e.Tregent Park,pole replacements,etc.).An estimated
loss for the current year is $162,748.22.Statutory Law allows
5%annual increases without Town of Estes Park approval.This
would increase the basic service rate by 60.Cable Systems,
Inc.is requesting a 8.3%rate increase,which results in the
basic service rate increasing by $1.00 or $13.00/month.Should
the Town approve the 8.3%rate increase,a two—year freeze would
then be placed on the basic rate.The rate increase would take
effect July 1,1926.The satellite stations will not be affected
at this time.The local access channel is in place.At this
time,no additional channels will be offered.Following
discussion,the Committee recommends approval of the 8.3%rate
increase,contingent upon Cable Systems,Inc.submitting a letter
binding all heirs,assigns,etc.to the two—year freeze on the
basic service rate.
DERRICK TRUCK -REVIEW OF BIDS:
Shop Foreman Shanafelt presented a bid tabulation sheet for the
derrick truck chassis.A total of $96,000 was budgeted in 1986
to purchase the derrick truck.The truck body and boom will be
bid separately.Comparing the qualified bidders,the Committee
recommends Light and Power Director Dekker be authorized to
purchase a 1986 Cab and Chassis from Rocky Mountain International
Trucks for $31,000.00,exploring various options concerning
trading-in the 1976 derrick truck.
FINANCE OFFICE COPY MACHINE -REVIEW OF BIDS:
Finance Officer Vavra submitted a bid tabulation sheet for the
copy machine which will be used in the Finance Office.The
following copy machines were tested:Minolta 450Z,Richo
FT-5010,Cannon 270-F and Xerox 1038.Considering machine
operation,quality of the copy and operating costs,the Committee
recommends authorizing Finance Officer Vavra to (1)purchase the
Minolta 450Z for $5,530,and (2)advertise the sale of the
existing copy machine,with a minimum sale price of $600.00.
CUSTOMER INQUIRY REGARDING DEMAND-METERED ELECTRIC RATE:
Director Dekker advised the Committee of an inquiry made by Mrs.
Carol A.Sutera regarding the demand—metered electric rate.By
adding electric baseboard heat to their summer residence,the
customer was placed on the demand rate.The account was
previously billed under the regular residential service rate.
Following discussion,the Committee recommends Director Dekker be
authorized to obtain a price quotation from the Town’s rate
attorney concerning examination of the current Rules and
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Regulations governing electric rates,returning to the Committee
for further review.
AMENDMENT OF MUNICIPAL CODE,CHAPTER 14 PERTAINING TO ELECTRICAL
INSPECTIONS:
Director Dekker submitted a “draft”copy of an ordinance amending
Chapter 14 of the Municipal Code pertaining to electrical in
spections.The revisions reflect current procedure.The draft
ordinance has been reviewed by Town Attorney White and a rep
resentative of the State Electrical Board.Following discussion,
the Committee recommends adoption of the ordinance,as presented.
REPORTS:
Director Dekker reported the Conservation and Renewable Energy
Program”submittal documents have been completed.Platte River
Power Authority,along with its four member municipalities,
compiled information for the report which was submitted to the
Western Area Power Administration (WAPA)on February 7th.The
current Conservation and Renewable Energy program is voluntary;
however,the program will revert to a mandatory submission within
one year of signing the demand and energy allocation contract
with WAPA.In a letter dated February 24,1986,Mr.Bill
Emslie/Platte River Power Authority,expressed his appreciation
to Don Engelhardt for his assistance in completing a coordinated
submittal on time and in accordance with the submittal require-
merits.
Light arid Power Director Dekker reported Jerry Brumleve is the
Town’s representative on the Energy Diversion Program sponsored
by the Colorado Association of Municipal Utilities (CAMU).
Two linemen are attending educational courses concerning electric
line layout sponsored by CAMU.
Two meter readers will be attending the 1986 Meter School being
held at CSU.
The American Public Power Association 1986 National Conference
will be held June 16 -18 in Toronto.
Board Members of the Platte River Power Authority attended a bond
closing in New York March 6th.The rate of the bonds was 7½%.
Acting upon the Committee’s recommendation of February 5th,
Director Dekker advised a meeting was held with the Estes Valley
Recreation and Park District and the National Park Service.
Additional information was exchanged concerning the metering and
maintenance of underground electric lines.No further action was
taken at this time.
The Committee reviewed a letter dated March 4,1986 submitted by
Curtis G.Newman.Due to non—payment,the electricity was turned
off at 2600 Wildwood Drive.The Committee recommends Mayor
Dannels he authorized to notify Mr.Newman,in writing,of
current policy procedure regarding non-payment of utility bills,
advising of the “third party notification”option.
The recap of shut-offs during February indicated 60 telephone
calls placed,11 notes placed on the premises,and 7 accounts
shut-off.
A letter indicating filing instructions in applying for flexible
by Leonard Boulas,Division of Disaster
There being no fi*ther business,the meeting adjourned.
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1CN EZT[S Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk
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