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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Light and Power Committee 1983-01-060 0 BRADFORDPUBL.ISHINGCO.,DENVER RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS /Light &Power Committee January 6,1983 Committee:Chairperson Houston,Trustees Graves and Wood Attending:All Also Attending:Mayor Tregent,Town Administrator Hill,Light and Power Director Dekker,Finance Officer Duncan,Disaster Recovery Manager Kistner CASCADE DAM AND HYDRO PLANT PROPOSALS: Light and Power Director Dekker and Disaster Recovery Manager Kistner reported that they had been working with FEMA and State disaster representatives on the 11 engineering proposals submitted to assess the damage and provide cost estimates to replace and/or repair Cascade Dam,the penstock and hydro plant facilities.The proposals were narrowed to five,and each of these firms was interviewed with the scope of the work clearly defined,and four new proposals were submitted.The firms chosen are as follows: North American Hydro/Warzyn $24,343 CH2M Hill $33,500 Rocky Mountain Consultants/Burns McDonnell $35,700 RMH Group $38,331 Arix $47,872 Representatives from North American Hydro/Warzin,Rocky Mountain Consultants,RMH Group and Arix were present at the meeting and given an opportunity to present their ideas on the project to the Committee. FEMA’s recommendation was to go with Rocky Mountain Consultants/Burns McDonnell because they are a local firm,their rates are good,they are familiar with the area and it would be easy for them to monitor the project if it is rebuilt.Director Dekker felt that it would be difficult for him to justify not going with the lowest bid proposal based on review of the facts.The Committee recommends awarding the proposal to North American Hydro/Warzyn at a cost of $24,343 and executing the contract as soon as it can be drawn up. FOOTHILLS COMMUNICATION: Mr.Jack Yeckel,Foothills Communication,appeared before the Committee to ask if a cablevision franchise was available from the Town.Mr. Yeckel stated that he had a cablevision permit issued by Larimer County which allows him to build in the unincorporated areas of the county and he plans to build in the area around Estes Park.He stated that if we did not presently have a franchise,he would like to apply for one.Mr.Yeckel also stated that lie does not believe in overbuilding because it is detrimental to the cablevision industry. The Committee stated that the Town has issued a permit to Estes Park Cable TV.Mr.Yeckel stated that it was common knowledge that Estes Park Cable TV’s system had deficiencies and if their permit were revoked,he would like to apply for the permit.The Committee stated that there had been no discussion of revoking the permit and it would be several months before they could give him an answer about the availability of this permit.Mr.Jerry Nix,representing Foothills Communication,suggested that the Town might want to consider the parameters for a company wishing to apply for a second cablevision permit within the Town. C BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.,DENVER R E C 0 R D 0 F P R 0 C E E D I N G S Light and Power Committee -January 6,1983 -Page 2 ESTES PARK CABLE TV REPORT: Mr.John Kenmeir,Manager of Estes Park Cable TV,appeared before the Committee to review the deficiencies as outlined at the December 13,1982,Light and Power Committee meeting.A letter dated December 27,1982,from Mr.Wayne Unze,President of Estes Cable TV,states that deficiency 7B requiring 19 channels is not really a deficiency because they have 19 channels,channel 10 is presently without programming however.Mr.Kenmeir stated that they are considering inserting a health program on channel 10 until they can acquire local access equipment for the community’s use.Deficiency SE —emergency override —Mr.Kenmeir stated that the equipment is on order and will be available in about six weeks.Deficiencies 9A and 9B regarding picture quality are being corrected.Town Administrator Hill suggested that the Committee either (1)find Estes Park Cable TV in deficiency and assess a penalty or (2)find them substantially in compliance and review the permit deficiencies again in a few months.The Committee recommends the Board of Trustees finds Estes Park Cable TV substantially in compliance and the Town will review the permit again in 90 days. A postscript at the bottom of Mr.Unze’s letter asked if the Town would like to purchase the Estes Park Cable TV system.A brief discussion ensued about the possible purchase of the Estes Park Cable TV system but no recommendations were made. ENERGY AND MAN’S ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM CONTRIBUTION: The Committee recommends continuing the Town of Estes Park’s contribution toward Energy and Man’s Environment,an energy education program being utilized in our local school system,at a cost of $723.00 for 1983. REQUEST FOR PROGRAMMER TO ATTEND NCR SCHOOL: Mr.Lloyd Duncan,Finance Officer,submitted a request to send Bill Gerwing,Programmer,to NCR Data Base Design School to be held in Denver in June,1983,at a cost of $850.00 plus transportation and/or travel expense.The Committee recommends that Bill Gerwing be allowed to attend NCR school. REPORTS: Director Dekker reported that the old Bronco meter reading truck had been sold for $3,195.00. The Pass—on rate increase of 2.3%was approved by the PUC. The Christmas decorations are being taken down and will be put away until next year.Total costs for installing lighting and removing the decorations were about $20,000 for the past holiday season. The new bucket truck was delivered today,January 6,1983. The Rawhide Power Plant construction project is on schedule. There being no further business,the meeting adjourned. Ann E.Jens,Town Clerk JAN111988 IOFESTESPARK BOARD OF TgU5TEs