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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
1Light and Power Committee
January 14,1999
Committee:Chairman Hix,Trustees Barker and Jeffrey
Attending:All
Also Attending:Town Administrator Widmer,Light and Power Director Matzke,Assistant to
the Director Mangelsen,Deputy Clerk van Deutekom
Chairman Hix called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
Employee Recognition
On behalf of the Light and Power Department,Director Matzke recognized the efforts of Gary
O’Connor,Debbie Parrack,and Angie Steichen in the successful implementation of the radio
frequency Automated Meter Reading System.In addition to their normal duties,these
employees worked many additional hours learning new programs and modifying existing
reading and billing software to make the new meters work correctly and effectively.These three
employees are also actively involved in the ongoing conversion of the utility billing software to
the new Customer Information System.Chairman Hix expressed the Committee’s
appreciation for all the extra effort each employee put forth on this project.
Christmas Decorations Contract
Director Matzke reported the contract will be continued to the February Committee meeting.
Park Lane Underground Project —Approval of Change Order
Director Matzke reported the Town previously approved a contract with Aztec Cable and
Communication to install approximately 1330’of underground conduit at a cost of $52,172.55.
The Light and Power Department received a change order request from Aztec for additional
work requested by the Town,but not included in the original contract.The change order
request,totaling $4,311.49,includes $800 for an additional street light crossing,$1,200 for
cutting and replacing a section of sidewalk,$1,763.49 for additional flow fill,$250 for relocating
a conduit,and $300 for a conduit placed for U.S.West.This request will be funded from the
1998 Capital Underground budget.The Committee recommends approval of the change
order request as stated.
Prospect Mountain Lease Agreement
Director Matzke reported the Prospect Mountain Lease Agreement with Mr.Robert Heron will
be presented at the February Committee meeting.
Street Light Request
Director Matzke reported a customer requested installation of a street light at the intersection of
Fish Creek and Brodie Avenue.The cost of the street light will be $150.The Committee
agreed that the street light would improve visibility at the intersection and recommends the
request be granted.
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REPORTS
Platte River Power Authority (PRPA)Report:Director Matzke reported Lloyd Greiner was
appointed Interim General Manager replacing Thaine Michie who recently retired.During the
next year,however,Mr.Michie will retain his position as Past President of APPA and will
continue to represent PRPA on the Retail Wheeling Task Force for the State.Mycoff &
Associates will assist PRPA in the search for a new director and a decision is anticipated as
early as March 1999.Other items discussed at the December meeting include approval of the
1999 Budget and resolutions to supply wind energy to Aspen,Tn State,and the City of Ft.
Collins which will requite four additional generators.Ft.Collins has already sold their allotment
of wind energy.Other PRPA cities have also expressed an interest in providing this type of
energy to their customers.The current surcharge for wind energy in Ft.Collins is two cents per
kW hour,which represents a 30%increase on electric bills.
Financial Report:The November income statement was reviewed.The end of the year
financial information will be available at the next Committee meeting.
Project Updates:Assistant to the Director Mangelsen met with the conservator and historical
architect for the Fall River Hydro project and anticipates having the subsequent reports
completed by mid February.Richard Smart,requested he be allowed to study the possibility of
operating the turbines and generator as an educational lab.He requested and received a
$9,960 grant through the Historical Society and received a commitment from APPA totaling
$4,000 to study the lab concept.Mr.Smart will contact the Park Service to discuss water
supply issues.Assistant Director Mangelsen stressed that this request is in a research phase.
Power Plant Survey -New Substation.Platte River awarded the bid for the new Estes Park
Substation transformers which totaled $879,189.The anticipated delivery date for the
transformers is September 1999.Platte River anticipates bidding the switchgear in February
with delivery in September or October.A meeting is schedule next week with the Bureau of
Reclamation to discuss the special use permit.Director Matzke reported the anticipated switch
from the existing power plant to the new substation is February 2000.
The Highway 34 Crossing project is complete.
Director Matzke reported two brief outages are necessary to energize the new underground
lines at Park Lane.The underground lines will be in service prior to removing the overhead
lines.
Replacement of the cable at Windcliff is complete.A scheduled outage was planned in
November or December 1998 to switch from the existing cable to the new.However,prior to
the scheduled outage the old cable failed which required switching to the new cable earlier than
anticipated.Director Matzke explained that had the new line not been in place,the outage
would have been lengthy.
There being no further business,Chairman Hix adjourned the meeting at 8:35 a.m.
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Rebecca van Deutekom,Deputy Town Clerk
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