HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Works Committee 2007-02-08RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, February 8, 2007
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Regular meeting of the PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE of
Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held at
said Town of Estes Park on the 8t' day of February, 2007.
Chairman Levine, Trustees Blackhurst and Homeier
Chairman Levine, Trustee Blackhurst
Public Works Supt. Mahany, Deputy Town Clerk Deats
Trustee Homeier, Town Administrator Repola, Acting Public
Works Director Goehring
Chairman Levine called the meeting to order at 8:05 a.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT.
None
TREE BOARD TREE REVITALIZATION PROJECT — REQUEST APPROVAL.
Tree Board member Sue Doylen, reported on the Board's 2007 goals and activities that
are in the planning stages for this spring in celebration of their 10th anniversary. The
Tree Board is working on developing a website that may be accessed through a link on
the Town's site; an Arbor Day Celebration; a symposium addressing tree health and
safety, fire mitigation, and beetle -kill; celebrating the Month of the Tree during May;
developing an arboretum at the CVB; revitalization of plantings community -wide; and a
tree reinvestment program. The Tree Board is requesting the approval of an
informational insert to be included with the March utility billing.
Chairman Levine stated the insert would be beneficial in providing information about
upcoming events and aid in soliciting economic participation by the community through
the tree reinvestment and revitalization program. The Committee recommends
approval of an insert to be included with the March utility billing.
PARKS DEPARTMENT IRRIGATION TRUCK REPLACEMENT — REQUEST
APPROVAL.
Public Works Supt. Mahany stated that the 2007 Parks Department budget includes
$37,500.00 for the replacement of Vehicle G-66 which is a 1988 % ton Chevrolet, 4 x 2
pickup with utility body used as the irrigation truck for the Parks Department. In
September 2006, the vehicle incurred transmission and engine failure. The cost to repair
the vehicle would far exceed its value. The following bids were received for a replacement
vehicle:
• Phil Long Ford - Colorado Springs, Co.
2007 Ford F-250 4x2 w/utility body Bid Price: $26,575.00
• Transwest GMC - Henderson, Co.
2007 GMC 2500 4x2 w/utility body Bid Price: $28 ,707.58
• Weld County Garage — Greeley Co.
2007 GMC 2500 4x2 w/utility body Bid Price: $29,930.00
• Spradley Barr Ford — Ft. Collins, Co.
2006 Ford F-250 4x2 w/utility body NO RESPONSE
Staff recommends the purchase of a 2007 Ford F-250 4x2 with utility body to replace G-
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66 for a cost of $26,575.00 from Phil Long Ford, Colorado Springs, Colorado and
disposing of current G-66 in the most cost effective manner.
Chairman Levine confirmed with Supt. Mahany that a newly -purchased vehicle would
be included in the vehicle replacement plan. The Committee recommends approval
to purchase the budgeted vehicle as outlined above from Phil Long Ford at a cost
not to exceed $26,575.00 (101-5200-452.34-42).
MISCELLANEOUS
Trustee Blackhurst inquired about the replacement of timbers in the parking lot adjacent
to the Dairy Queen. Supt. Mahany indicated that he will bring information about the
project to the March or April Committee meeting.
There being no further business, Chairman Levine ad'ourned the meeting at 8:21 a.m.
Iv it
Cy thib Deats, Deputy Town Clerk
APPROVED
F E B 1 3 2007
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES