HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Water Committee 1975-04-02RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Water Committee Meeting
April 2,1975
Committee:Chairman Prosser;Trustees Dannels and Sutter
Attending:Chairman Prosser;Trustees Dannels and Sutter
Also Attending:Town Administrator Hill,Superintendent McCracken,
Business Office Manager Duncan,Accountant
Daniels
Absent:None
RURAL WATER APPLICATIONS:
Albert M.Clearman One rural residence located on Lot 34,
Sommervilla Subdivision.The Committee
recommends approval.
Etta Hester One rural residence located on Lot 39,
Cumorrah Subdivision.The Committee
recommends approval.
Harvey Coleman One rural connect to serve Go—Cart
property and one trailer house located
on the South side of Highway 34 and
East of the Lake Estes dam.The
Committee recommends approval according
to the terms of the Water Department
extension policy.The cost of running
the extension under Highway 34 will be
paid by the applicant.
250 UNITS OF CBT RENTED FROM THE CITY OF BOULDER:
Town Administrator Hill advised of communication with the City of
Boulder to rent 250 units of CBT water and requested authorization
for the expenditure which will be approximately $1,250.00.The
Committee recommends approval.
REQUEST FROM H.U.D.TO PAY BALANCE DUE ON 1968 LOAN $8,607.63:
Town Administrator Hill presented a letter from H.U.D.requesting
payment of the outstanding balance due on the 1968 loan.The
Committee recommends approval.
REQUEST FROM RECREATION DISTRICT ON WATER LEAK ADJUSTMENT AT THE
BOAT DOCK:
Town Administrator Hill presented a request for an adjustment due to
a leak in the water service line at the boat dock.The Committee
recommends approval according to the current policy which specifies
one adjustment of 50%of water consumption per meter each five year
period.
DMJM-PHILLIPS.REISTER RECOMMENDATION REGARDING WATER RATE INCREASE,
PLANT DEVELOPMENT FEE AND WATER RIGHTS FEE:
The consulting water engineer recommends a 5%overall rate increase
to be accomplished by increasing the flat rate billing by 10%in
order to bring flat rate charges in line with metered rate charges.
Also,the engineer recommends increasing the current plant develop
ment fee to $750.00 and the water rights fee to $360.00.The
Committee recommends approval and instructed the Town Administrator
to have an ordinance drawn up for the first Town Board meeting in
May.
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Water Committee Meeting
April 2,1975
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WATER EXTENSION AGREEMENT -P1YMOND JAEGER:
Business Office Manager Duncan presented a water extension agreement
signed by Raymond W.Jaeger and Genevieve H.Jaeger for approval.
The Agreement is for a four inch extension serving domestic water
to six lots located in County Club Manor.The Committee recommends
execution of the agreement.
PEDERSON TAP:
Superintendent McCracken presented a request for water on a tract
of land located near the Big Thompson Water Plant.A tap was
granted to the property owner for Town right—of—way many years ago,
and the current request is by the daughter of the property owner.
Transfer of the tap will be by Quit Claim Deed and the instrument
approved by the Town Attorney.The Committee recommends approval.
AWWA MEETING:
Town Administrator Hill advised the Committee that the National
Convention will be held in Minneapolis,June 7-12,and that he
will make reservations for any Committee member who wishes to
attend.
1975 CONSTRUCTION PLANS:
Superintendent McCracken advised of the following plans:
1.Elkhorn Avenue -fountain and fireplugs
2.MacGregor -Replace 2 or 3 inch line
3.Dannels area —Connect lines
4.Drain in Big Thompson water line
5.Fireplugs -replace two plugs damaged by freezing
At the next meeting,Superintendent McCracken will give a progress
report on current construction.
PRPA REQUEST TO DELAY SIX CITY PAYMENT:
Town Administrator Hill advised of a request by Platte River Power
to delay their Six-City water payment until July.The Committee
recommends to defer the request for payment until July.
There being no further business,the meeting adjourned.
Llo’tcA.Duncan,Business Office Manager
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