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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Water Committee Meeting
July 5,1966
Committee:Chairman Dannels;Trustees Swanson and Grove
Attending:Chairman Dannels;Trustees Swanson and Grove
Also Attending:Superintendent McCracken,Town Clerk Hill
Absent:None
The following water application was rejected:
John Jones,to serve approximately 140 acres of land adjacent
to the southwest edge of Estes Park.Mr.Jones requests
permission to install a reservoir and pumping system to
serve this area.
The following water application was tabled until the main size can be
established:
John Jones,to serve nine acres adjacent to the Dekker Addition
on the southwest edge of Estes Park.This nine acres is lo
cated below the Town’s Blue Line.
The following water applications were approved:
Lester Philps,Sterling Cottages,Beaver Point,to serve one
additional cottage.
Robert A.Muller,one residence south of Upper Broadview.
The Water Department reviewed the Accounts Receivable as of June 30,1966,
and they are as follows:
Ernest O’Dell,residence $33.60
Due to the financial condition of the Water Department and the need for
additional capital improvements on the water system,the Water Committee
discussed the probability of raising water rates.
Superintendent McCracken reported that during the construction of the Fall
River Reservoir and the water line leading to the Reservoir,an electric
control line,belonging to Miss Edna MacLean,was cut.The electric control
line was repaired in such a manner as to cause a short in the control line,
resulting in continuous operation of her water pump.A survey of the electric
bills indicate this electrical short caused an increase in the amount of
$129.57 for the period of time involved.This accident will also necessitate
Miss MacLean’s purchasing a new electrical control switch.The Water Commit
tee decided to wait until the final costs can be tabulated before making a
decision as to the Water Department’s liability in the above matter.
Mr.W.Allen Steele has asked the Water Department to pay the Eastwood &
Gavell bill in the amount of $62.00 for thawing at his residence this past
winter.Superintendent McCracken stated the Water Department was in no way
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Water Committee Meeting (Continued)
July 5,1966
responsible for the freezing of the Steele service line.
recommends the Town not assume any responsibility in the
mentioned bill.
The Water Committee
payment of the above-
Superintendent McCracken reported the Rimrock Corporation have requested one
connect fee or the equivalent amount in money ($175.00)in return for a right-
of-way across their property.The Water Committee authorized Superintendent
McCracken to spend $175.00 for the above-mentioned right-of-way.
1’APPROVED
JUL 11 1366
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
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