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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Vwater Committee
January 9,1986
Committee:Chairman Hix,Trustees Aldrich and Wood
Attending:Chairman Hix,Trustees Aldrich and Wood
Also Attending:Town Administrator Hill,Water Superintendent
Richards,Clerk O’Connor
bsent:None
BUREAU OF RECLAMATION AGREEMENT -MARYS LAKE WATER TREATMENT
PLANT:
The Committee reviewed the Agreement between the Bureau of
Reclamation and the Town of Estes Park.The Agreement is neces
sary for future plans of constructing,operating and maintaining
the Marys Lake Water Treatment Plant,pumping plant,ponds and
appurtenances located on a Bureau of Reclamation right-of—way at
Marys Lake.The site of the water treatment plant and pumping
plant facilities has not been determined at this time.Staff has
reviewed the Agreement.A portion of the Agreement included a
stipulation requiring the Town to advance funds in the amount of
$5,000 to the Bureau to cover costs and expenses incurred by the
Bureau.Discussion followed with the Committee recommending
acceptance of the Agreement subject to approval by the Town
Attorney.
ESTES PARK AUGMENTATION PLAN -SUBMITTAL OF REPORT:
The Augmentation Plan,prepared by W.W.Wheeler and Associates
has been received.The Committee recommends Town Attorney White
be authorized to submit the Plan to the Water Court located in
Greeley.Town Attorney White will seek approval of the Plan;
legal fees are estimated to be $5,000.
GRANT COLE -REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER TO PERMANENT
EMPLOYEE STATUS:
Water Superintendent Richards advised the Agreement between Park
High School and the Town concerning retaining Grant Cole as a
part—time employee expired in mid—December.Due to system
growth,Superintendent Richards requested Grant Cole be trans
ferred to permanent employee status.With the addition of Grant
Cole,the Water Department would contain six (6)full-time
employees.Following discussion,the Committee recommends Water
Superintendent Richards be authorized to transfer Grant Cole to
permanent employee status.
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE TWO (2)“PAGER”RADIO UNITS:
Due to the change in frequency used by the Fire Department,
Superintendent Richards is no longer able to contact the Field
Supervisor.Funds were budgeted in 1986 for the purchase of
communication equipment (one unit each for the Field Supervisor
and “Duty Man”);an estimated expenditure for two (2)pagers
would be $626.00.The Committee recommends Water Superintendent
Richards be authorized to purchase two (2)pager radio units for
an estimated expenditure of $626.00.
MATURITY DATE OF WATER TAPS .-REQUEST and DISCUSSION:
Peak View Addition Property Owners acquired water taps in Janu
ary,1966.Following existing ordinances,upon the maturity of a
water tap,the customer would be required to install a meter
regardless of development.In instances where no development is
eminent,the meter would be installed in a meter pit.This
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requirement has been found to be very unsatisfactory by the Water
Department.In letters received by the Peak View Property Owners,
they requested they be allowed to pay one-half the monthly
minimum hilling amount until such time as they develop their
property.Water Superintendent Richards suqgested the Municipal
Code,Chapter 13.32,Section 13.32.010 be amended to state:
customers will not be required to tap into the water line;
however,they will be required to pay one-half the “minimum”
billing amount until such time as the property is developed.
Following discussion,the Committee recommends Town Attorney
White be directed to prepare an ordinance amending Section
13.32.010 of the Municipal Code to reflect the aforementioned
statement and that the Peak View Property Owners be allowed to
pay one-half the monthly minimum billing amount until such time
as their property is developed.
REPORTS:
The Water Use Report for November indicated the total amount of
water accounted for as being 78.33%;December’s Report indicated
80.99%.
Testimony was given by Water Superintendent Richards in P.U.C.
Public Hearings concerning the rate increase application filed by
Crystal Water Company.
There being no further business,the meeting adjourned.
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