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September 15,1983
Committee:Chairman Wagner,Trustees Dannels and Hix
Attending:All
Also Attending:Mayor Tregent,Town Administrator Hill,Water
Superintendent McCracken,Finance Officer Duncan,
Walt Coiwell of DMJM,Clerk Jensen
RURAL WATER APPLICATIONS:
WOLF -Mr.and Mrs.Jack Wolf requested water service for their property
located at Lot 1,Division 4,High Drive Heights.After a lengthy
discussion,the Committee recommends approval of the water service,
provided Mr.and Mrs.Wolf install the Code required 6”main.
INGOLD -Rev,and Mrs.Fred Ingold requested water service for their
property located at No.15 Larkspur Drive,(High Drive area).The
Committee recommends approval of the water service,provided Rev,and
Mrs.Ingold install the Code required 6”main.
NAPIER -Mr.and Mrs.Jerry Napier requested water service for their
property in the Eagle Cliff area (a portion of the NE¼of the SW¼of
Sec.34,T5N,R73W of the 6th P.M.,Larimer County).The Committee
recommends approval of the water service.
WATER LINE BIDS:
The Committee reviewed the bids for (A).the new 8”line from Everett
Lumber across the river to the intersection of Highway 66 and Eagle
Cliff Road;and (B).the 6”line from Beaver Point to VerStraeten Road.
The following bids were received:
A.A.Cox Construction Co (A)$31,340.50
(B)77,739.25
Total $109,079.75
Palmer Construction (A)$22,962.00
(B)58,510.00
Total $81,472.00
Munchiando Construction Co (A)$16,010.00
(B)53,900.00
Total $69,910.00
Mr.Walt Coiwell of DMJM Phillips-Reister-Haley,Inc.stated that after
reviewing the bid documents,he would recommend the Town award the
contract to Munchiando Construction Company.Mr.Coiwell stated that
he will review Munchiando’s references upon returning to Denver and
if everything is in order,he will prepare the Contract.The Committee
recommends to the Town Board that Munchiando Construction Company be
awarded the contract at a cost of $69,910.00.
REPORTS:
Water Main Depth -St.Vram Center Subdivision:Water Superintendent
McCracken stated that the water line depth at the St.Vram Center
Subdivision was at a depth of 39”rather than the Code required 60”.
Mr.Todd Plummer of Van Horn Engineering explained that the line had
been installed at the correct depth but the finish work on the roads,
to meet road specifications,had cut the depth of the water lines to
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39”.Approximately 100’of line is out of compliance with the 60”
depth requirement.A lengthy discussion followed.The Committee
stated that the water line must be installed at the Code required 60”
depth.
Water Main Depth —Prospect Estates:Water Superintendent McCracken
stated that the water line depth at the Prospect Estates Subdivision
was also too shallow.The Committee stated that the water line must
be installed at the Code required 60”depth.
Water Main Depth -Hospital:The water main at the hospital is also
at too shallow a depth.In a letter dated August 22,1983,Hospital
Administrator Peter Jensen stated that the problem will be corrected.
Water Superintendent McCracken will inspect the water line depth to
be sure the water line is in compliance with the Code.
July,1983 water use showed a +33.73%increase from June,1983,and
a —1.94%decrease from July,1982.The total percent of water accounted
for as of July 14,1983,is 81.09%.August,1983,water use showed
a -11.62%decrease from July,1983,and a -0.50%decrease from August,
1982.The total percent of water accounted for as of August 13,1983,
is 72.68%.
1984 WATER BUDGET:
The Committee reviewed the 1984 Water Department Budget and will take
the budget under advisement.
There being no further business,the meeting adjourned.
Ann E.Town Clerk