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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Works Committee 1996-02-22BRADFORD PUBLISHING GO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ,Public Works Committee February 22, 1996 Committee: Attending: Also Attending: Chairman Gillette, Trustees Doylen and Miller All Town Administrator Klaphake, Public Works Director Linnane, Deputy Clerk Kuehl Absent: None Chairman Gillette called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. WATER DEPARTMENT UTILITY TRUCK - AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE Director Linnane reported that the following bids were received for a 3/4 ton, four-wheel drive truck with utility body and crane: Transwest Trucks, Inc.: GMC truck $24,497.00 Rains Motor Company: Ford truck with trade-in minus $500 local preference $25,663.00 Dodge truck with trade-in $27,636.20 The Committee recommends approval to purchase the GMC truck for $24,497.00 from Transwest Trucks, Inc. for use by the Water Department. FUEL TANKS REMOVAL PROJECT -- APPROVAL FOR DESIGN Director Linnane received a scope of services proposal from Rocky Mountain Consultants for the removal of the existing fuel storage tanks at the Town shop facility. The proposed cost of $7,180 includes engineering, testing, bid package preparation, observation, documentation, transportation and disposal of the tanks and piping, analytical testing of soil and groundwater, and site characterization report. The Committee recommends approval of the scope of services received from Rocky Mountain Consultants for the removal of the fuel storage tanks at a cost of $7,180. REPORTS The Committee reviewed the Customer Service Response and Water Reports for January. Water Superintendent Goehring will answer concerns of Trustee Miller regarding accountable water billed bleeders in the near future. Trustee Miller questioned the water usage of Marys Lake versus Glacier Creek. Director Linnane noted that water usage varies and the switch from one water plant to another does not affect that usage. Highway 7, Highway 34, Elkhorn Overlay Projects Update: Director Linnane referred to a letter in the Trail -Gazette written by Spencer Wyant, stating that the widening of Highway 7 will result in the removal of the bike path and trees. Linnane verified that the bike path will be improved and the trees will remain. Chairman Gillette reiterated that citizens are urged to attend the Public Works Committee meetings to address questions and misconceptions regarding the Hwy. 7/Hwy. 34 projects. Chairman Gillette commended Director Linnane for his involvement in the Highway 34 project. Director Linnane reported this project is on schedule. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Works Committee Meeting, February 22, 1996 - Page 2 Water Department Capital Improvement Projects and Cash Flow Analysis: Director Linnane presented the capital improvement cash flow analysis. The Black & Veatch Water Rate Study estimated a balance of $1,395,600 at the end of 1996; the Town's projection is $2,315.187. The difference of approximately $1,000,000 is the result of higher revenues and a lower original estimate by Black & Veatch. Chairman Gillette requested that the 1996 budget be adjusted to use these excess funds toward more aggressive water looping projects. Revised Street Cut Standards Projects Update: Director Linanne announced that Construction Manager Sievers will meet with Larimer County, Loveland, and Fort Collins to draft uniform street cut standards. This draft will be presented to the Committee in September. Chairman Gillette requested that all utilities and the sanitation districts be involved in the project. March Public Works Meeting: Since Director Linnane at the March Public Works Committee meeting, Water Goehring and other necessary supervisors will attend water line projects, which will be the primary item will be absent Superintendent to discuss the on the agenda. Chairman Gillette adjourned the meeting at 8:29 a.m. Tina Kuehl, Deputy Town Clerk xa FEB 2 7 1996 ))� G:;M;U OF T:;i :.�:S W:.�...r *Gnr�r .n .....i •S'L`Lw .::YVL'RF.ri;