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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Water Committee 1988-06-09C RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS V Water Committee June 9,1988 Committee:Chairman Dickinson,Trustees Barker and Garrett Attending:Chairman Dickinson,Trustee Garrett Also Attending:Trustees Aldrich and Hix,Town Adminis trator Kiaphake,Public Works Director Widmer,Finance Officer Vavra,Assistant Public Works Director Gerstberger,Bill Van Horn,Phil Moenning,Clerk O’Connor Absent:Trustee Barker Chairman Dickinson called the meeting of the Water Committee to order at 2:00 P.M. 1988 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM -REVIEW OF PROPOSALS AND SELECTION OF CONSULTANT. The Committee reviewed a memorandum dated June 8,1988 submitted by Assistant Public Works Director Gerstberger.RFPs were submitted to eight firms.In summary,staff requested:(1)cost information for each project individually;(2)costs for all five projects;and (3)proposals for construction management.Pro posals ranged from $18,130 to $39,600 for the entire design,and from $8,000 to $15,900 for construction management.HDR Engi neering Company,Denver,submitted the lowest proposal for design and construction management -$26,000.HDR may use local firms to perform surveying and construction inspection services.Staff contacted HDR’s references and determined HDR is a highly recom mended firm.Staff reviewed the proposal summary sheets with the Committee.Following discussion,the Committee recommends acceptance of the HDR proposal for a not—to—exceed amount of $18,130 for design services,plus construction management ser vices for a not—to—exceed amount of $8,000. BIG THOMPSON WATER TREATMENT PLANT -REQUEST TO PURCHASE EQUIP MENT. The Committee reviewed a memorandum dated June 7,1988 submitted by Assistant Public Works Director Gerstberger.Staff is re questing authorization to purchase a “streaming current monitor” for the aforementioned plant.When the Marys Lake plant is taken out of service,all of this equipment can be relocated to either the Fall River or new Marys Lake plant.An estimated cost for such a purchase and upgrading the alum feed equipment is as follows: Chemtrac SCM $6,800 Controller and Recorder ....1,300 Chemical Feed Equipment ....600 Total $8,700 Funds were budgeted for this expenditure.The Committee recom mends approval of the request to purchase the above—stated equipment. RURAL WATER APPLICATION. Stoecklein.The Committee reviewed a Rural Water Application submitted by Melvin J.and Evelyn B.Stoecklein,Lot 40,Charles Heights Addition.The property is located on the edge of the “blue line”which is 7,850 feet in elevation.The Committee recommends approval of the application with the following:(1)a 0 0 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Water Committee -June 9,1988 -Page two stipulation Mr.and Mrs.Stoecklein annex into the NCWCD/MDS;and (2)the applicants are encouraged to install a pressure system. PHIL MOENNING -APPEAL OF TAP FEE DETERMINATION -DISCUSSION. Bill Van Horn,representing Phil Moenning!Aspenbrook,appeared before the Committee to present additional information with regard to Mr.Moenning’s proposed development.The Committee reviewed a letter dated May 27,1988 submitted by Town Attorney White to John Phipps,Mr.Moenning’s legal counsel.The letter specifically indicated the Town’s position and offer to settle all of its obligations under the terms and conditions of the 1940 Deed.Mr.Van Horn presented Town Board minutes dated October 2, 1940 and December 9,1940;a Deed dated October 2,1940 between Helen Jane Woodley and Ruth Anne Carman and the Town;and a Deed dated November 29,1940 between Grover L.and Cora Voelkel and the Town.In Mr.Moenning’s opinion,the Town should allow a 2” tap and associated water fees at no charge according to the 1940 Deed.Chairman Dickinson advised the additional information would be forwarded to Town Attorney White and taken under advisement pending a written legal opinion.Mr.Van Horn advised that due to state law,his client would be obligated to begin legal proceedings immediately. CASCADE DIVERSION STRUCTURE -DEDICATION CEREMONY. Following completion of all agenda items,the Committee will be attending a dedication ceremony at the Cascade Diversion Struc ture site. REPORTS. The Committee reviewed the monthly Water Reports for May,includ ing Year-to-Date water billed and revenue,Accountable Water Report (74%of all treated water was accounted for);etc.The “peak usage day”was Sunday,May 29,1988 -1.6 million gallons. Pursuant to recent legislation,EPA was directed to prepare new regulations concerning the lead content of drinking water sup plies.The Town has increased its testing for lead both in the distribution system and at the customer’s water tap.Assistant Director Gerstberger prepared a Municipal Memo addressing this concern and a “public notice”will be published once each month for three months.The Town is in compliance with all regulations issued to date.Additional information will be forthcoming. CRYSTAL WATER COMPANY -REVIEW OF NEGOTIATIONS. As this item pertained to property negotiation,consensus of the Committee was to enter Executive Session.There being no one speaking in “opposition”,the Water Committee meeting adjourned to Executive Session. There being no further business,Chairman Dickinson adjourned the meeting at 3:20 P.M. cz Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk APPROVE ]UN141988 iu UF ESTES PARK BDARDOFTRUSffES j