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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Water Committee 1988-12-13F? RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Water Committee December 13,1988 Committee:Chairman Dickinson,Trustees Barker and Garrett Attending:All Also Attending:Mayor Dannels,Town Administrator Kiaphake,Public Works Director Widmer, Finance Officer Vavra,Assistant Public Works Director Linnane,Water Superin tendent Goehring,EPURA:Chairman Phares,Commissioners Hondius and Pohi, Executive Director Anderson,George Clausen,Clerk O’Connor Absent:None Chairman Dickinson called the meeting of the Water Committee to order at 2:02 P.M. WILLIAM WATSON REQUEST FOR TRANSFER OF WATER TAP -UPDATE. At its meeting held November 10,1988,the Committee urged EPURA to honor Mr.Watson’s request and allow the existing water tap located at 170 Spruce Drive (former Ice House Property)to be transferred to commercial property also owned by Mr.Watson. EPURA contends the transfer is (1)not justified and (2)a negotiated settlement was not accepted,therefore,condemnation proceedings were instituted which did not include a transfer of said tap.The value of the water tap is approximately $3,400. In an effort to be fair and equitable,as mentioned in the Urban Renewal Plan,the Committee recommends EPURA transfer said tap to William Watson and,in turn,the Town will offer EPURA an addi tional tap at no charge.The fee is to be deducted from the General Fund Miscellaneous Account;said transaction is to take place as soon as practicable.Current policy requires any water tap customer to pay one—half the water rate/month to retain the tap in “active”status. WATER CONSULTING SERVICES -CONSULTANT SELECTION. The Committee reviewed a memorandum dated December 13,1988 submitted by Public Works Director Widmer.In summary,staff suggests Rocky Mountain Consultants (RMC)be selected as the consultant of choice.Following discussion,the Committee recommends RMC be awarded the project contingent upon RMC strengthening,to Town staff’s satisfaction,their team in the areas of corrosion control,plant process design,SCADA,and financial planning,submitting a contract for consideration by the Town in January,1989. As a special note,the Selection Committee,consisting of all Water Committee members and staff,will remain intact to provide a forum for further negotiations. WATER PLANT OPERATOR -REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ADD ADDITIONAL FULL-TIME POSITION. Pursuant to the acquisition of most assets of the Crystal Water Company,Director Widmer requested authorization to add one full—time water plant operator.An individual who has worked for Crystal Water and who has worked as an intern for the Town,is available for this position.A minimum Class “D”Operator’s License is required.The Committee recommends approval of the 0 0 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Water Committee —December 13,1988 —Page two request to hire an additional full-time water plant operator.The 1989 Budget will be amended to include this position. REPORTS. The Committee reviewed the November water reports.66%of all treated water was accounted for.The peak usage day was November 1st,with 902,922 gallons of water.Year-to-date water billed is up 6.4%and revenue is up 15.7%. Assistant Director Linnane reported 75%of the 1988 Water Project will be completed by the end of this week.Completion of the entire project should occur by the end of December. Director Widmer briefed the Committee on the Crystal Water Company Agreement.The Town will assume operation of the system January 3,1989;closing will occur at a later date. The Estes Valley Recreation and Park District has obtained approximately 6,000 gallons of water to date from the bulk water dispenser. Due to the restructuring of various Committees which will occur the first of the year,this will be the last meeting of the Water Committee. There being no further business,Chairman Dickinson adjourned the meeting at 2:50 P.M. Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk P R 0EC131988 kJW ESTES PRX 8OAk)OF IJSIEE3