HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Light and Power Committee 2002-08-22RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
1Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,August 22,2002
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the LIGHT AND POWER COMMITTEE of
the Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado.Meeting held in the
Municipal Building in said Town of Estes Park on the 22td day of August
2002.
Committee:Chairman Jeffrey-Clark,Trustees Habecker and Newsom
Attending:Chairman Jeffrey-Clark and Trustee Habecker
Also Attending:Town Administrator Widmer,Light &Power Director Matzke,
Assistant to the Director Mangelsen,Fleet Manager Mahany,and
Deputy Clerk van Deutekom
Absent:Trustee Newsom
Chairman Jeffrey-Clark called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
LIGHT &POWER VEHICLE REPLACEMENT -REQUEST TO AWARD BID.
Fleet Manager Mahany reported that the Dept.has requested the replacement of a
1991 International 4x4 Bucket Truck with a new 4x4 Bucket Truck for use in the Line
Dept.This trade-in vehicle is 11 years old,has 78,989 miles,9,114 hours,and is within
the parameters of the vehicle replacement policy.The following bids were received:
Altec Industries $171,937.00 2003 International 4x4 w/43’Altec Aerial Bucket
-$11,000.00 Less trade-in (1991 International 4x4 w/Aerial)
$160,937.00 Bid Price
Teague Equipment $168,383.00 2003 International 4x4 w142’Telelect Aerial Bucket
-$11,000.00 Less Trade-in (1991 International 4x4 w/Aerial,93331)
$157,383.00 Bid Price (Height specifications not met)
Versalift $173,429.00 2003 International 4x4 w/50’Versalift Aerial Bucket
-$11,000.00 Less Trade-in (1991 International 4x4 w/Aerial 93331)
$162,429.00 Bid Price (Height specifications not met)
The 2002 budget includes $140,000 to replace this vehicle.Director Matzke noted that
the increased vehicle cost is attributed to higher EPA emission standards and steel
costs.He explained that the $20,937 balance can be funded from funds not used in the
Meter Van purchase and capital projects.The Committee recommends approval of
the bid from Altec Industries to purchase a new International 4x4 Truck with a
Altec 43’Aerial Bucket for a cost of $1 60,937.00 to be funded as outlined above.
LONG RANGE UNDERGROUND PRIORITY LIST —REPORT.
Director Matzke presented the Long Range Underground Priority List arranged
according to input following the July meeting and preliminary cost estimates.The total
estimated cost of Distribution,Street Light Feeds,and Small Projects is $1,689,000 (the
projects identified for 2003 total $202,000 and 2004 total $235,000).These projects
could be incorporated into the Dept.budget over a 10-year period without a detrimental
impact on Dept.funding.
The Committee recommends that the Long Range Underground Priority List be
adopted as a tool for planning and budgeting future underground projects.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Light &Power Committee —August 22,2002 —Page 2
REPORTS.
Platte River Power Authority (PRPA).The next PRPA board meeting is scheduled
August 29th in Estes Park.The board will discuss options for replacing John
Wittemeyer/PRPA General Council who retired in June,long-term energy supply issues,
and the Windy Gap Firming Project.
Financial Report.The Committee reviewed the July graphs and income statements.
Project Updates:(I)Fall River Hydro Project —notice for the final grant payment was
received from the Colorado State Historical Society.The grant totaled $341,281.The
Committee commended Assistant Director Mangelsen for his dedication to the project.
(2)Bond Park lighting demonstration —the new poles are currently in the warehouse
and modifications are underway on 2 of the mounts furnished by vendors.A total of 8
lights will be on display in the Park and public input will be accepted through
September.(3)Marys Lake Substation —the outage on August 16th was caused by a
chipmunk that entered the high voltage switchgear.Damaged insulators will be
replaced today.(4)Hwy.7 Rebuild —the project is progressing well,staff anticipates
completion by mid-September.(5)Performance Park —approximately 600’of
overhead lines behind West Park Center will be buried in conjunction with EPURA’s
pavilion project.(6)Riverside Dr.underground extension —a power pole and
overhead lines will be removed in conjunction with the Riverside Drive street paving
project.Conduit will be installed along side Riverside Dr.to accommodate this
underground extension.
There being no further business,Chairman Jeffrey-Clark adjourned the meeting at 8:41a.m.
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Rebecca van Deutekom,CMC,Deputy Town Clerk
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