HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Water Committee 1973-11-05RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Water Committee Meeting
November 5,1973
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,Consulting Water Engineer
Kemp
RURAL WATER APPLICATIONS:
Norman J.Biebel and One rural residence located on Lower
Edward Merten Broadview Lot No.24.The Committee
recommends approval subject to the
provisions of the Kirk water extension
agreement.
David S.Binns One rural commercial building with
adjoining apartment located on a portion
of the Bender property on Fall River.
The Committee recommends approval subject
to annexation which will require rezoning,
inclusion within the Northern Colorado
Water Conservancy District and Subdistrict,
4 inch extension under Highway 34 to the
property according to specifications of
the Water Superintendent.
Reverend Fred T.Ingold One rural residence and guest house located
in the High Drive area.The Committee
advised tabling again due to insufficient
information.
Robert A.McFarland One year extension for one rural residence
•to be located on Tract 6,Prospect Valley.
The Committee recommends approval subject
to a 4 inch line extension from the 4 inch
main located approximately 500 feet South of
the property.The extension and route of line
must be approved by the Water Superintendent.
FISH CREEK WATER REQUEST:
Town Administrator Hill read a letter from the Fish Creek Water Association
advising that a 4 inch main,across the Golf Course to feed their 2 inch line,
would be ample for their needs.They further report four property owners with
money down and six additional interested owners.The Committee recommends
tabling the request for more information as to the specific location of the
proposed new customers to determine proper sizing of the Fish Creek Line.
NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS:
Consulting Water Engineer,Bob Kemp presented specifications and drawings for
two water projects to be bid by contractors.The first project is located on
Highway 7 from Concord Lane extending South on the East side of the highway
to Pinewood Lane near the Town limits.This is an 8 inch main connecting to
the 8 inch main from the Big Thompson plant.The second project is a 6 inch main
replacing one half of the existing 2 inch main extending from the “Y”Junction
under the Big Thompson River to Idlewilde Cottages.Advertising dates have
been established as November 9th,16th and 23rd with bid opening scheduled for
December 10,1973.Material for the projects will be supplied by the Town and
the following bids were opened at the meeting by consulting engineer Kemp:
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November 5,1973
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Waterworks Sales Co.$27,532.00
(10 -12 weeks delivery)
Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Co.27,658.14
(8-—10 weeks delivery)
Engineer Kemp recounnends accepting the bid from Waterworks-Sales Co.The
Committee recommends accepting the bid from Waterworks Sales Co.and instructed
Engineer Kemp to complete the specifications and prepare for a bid opening
on December 10,1973,by the Board of Trustees.
MUNICIPAL SUBDISTRICT REPORT:
Town Administrator Hill advised the Conniiittee that the Department of Interior
has signed the contract for 6—Cities water diversion through existing facilities.
T.A.ROBINSON PROPERTY LOCATED ON RIVERSIDE:
Superintendent McCracken has recommended metering this property.The
Coumdttee recommends that the Robinson property must be metered by January
1,1974,or service will be discontinued.
PROJECTED RATE INCREASE:
After considerable discussion,the Committee concluded that a rate increase
is necessary for 1974 in order to fund the planned water improvement program.
The Counnittee instructed Business Office Manager Duncan to project a 20%
overall rate increase for 1974 and relate to the requirements of the Department
by the next meeting.
There being no further business,the meeting adjourned.
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