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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Light &Power Committee
January 2,1975
Committee:Chairman Petrocine;Trustees Wagner and Burgess
Attending:Chairman Petrocine;Trustee Burgess
Also Attending:Town Administrator Hill,Superintendent Dekker,
Business Office Manager Duncan
Absent:Trustee Wagner
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS TURN-OFF DATE:
The Committee recommends following past policy of turning Christmas
Lights off the first Monday after New Year’s Day.
FALL RIVER ADDITION HIGHWAY LIGHTING:
Superintendent Dekker reported on the comparative costs of both
aluminum and wood light poles and the consideration of breakaway
poles required to meet highway safety standards.He also presented
a drawing of Wonderview Avenue and U.S.No.34,Fall River Road
with the location of twenty-six light poles utilizing underground
wiring.The entire project will be accomplished over two year
period.The Committee recommends installation of eleven light
poles on Wonderview Avenue,and two to be installed at critical
intersections on the old highway in 1975.The remaining thirteen
lights will be installed during 1976.
REPLACEMENT OF 1/2 TON PICKUP:
Superintendent Dekker requested permission to secure bids for a 1975
pickup to replace a 1970 pickup.The Committee recommends approval.
AMERICAN PUBLIC POWER ASSOCIATION ENGINEERING &OPERATING WORKSHOP:
Superintendent Dekker advised the Committee of an Engineering and
Operating workshop to be held February 25-27 in Seattle and requested
permission to attend.The Committee recommends approval.
HOUSE AT HYDRO PLANT:
Superintendent Dekker advised that the caretaker’s house at the
Fall River Hydro Plant is not insulated and requested approval to
insulate the ceiling only,which is an area of approximately 1,000
square feet.The Committee recommends approval.
INCREASE IN RESIDENTIAL DEPOSITS:
Business Office Manager Duncan requested permission to increase
residential deposits from $25.00 and $50.00 to $40.00 and $100.00
for all electric residences.The Committee recommends approval.
DECAL COSTS DISTRIBUTION:
Superintendent Dekker reported that decals for a six to eight year
period for all Town Departments will cost approximately $1,204.00
with 30%to Light &Power,30%to Public Works,20%to Water and
20%to General Fund.Prior approval of this project has been given
by the Board of Trustees.
Light &Power Committee
January 2,1975
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COMPARATIVE PURCHASED POWER COSTS
Superintendent Dekker presented comparative cost information on
1975 wholesale power rates for Tn-State,Public Service Co.of
Colorado and Platte River Power Authority,which indicates a definite
long range financial advantage from our affiliation with Platte
River Power Authority.
There being no further business,the meeting adjourned.
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