HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Light and Power Committee 1997-07-10Q.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
‘Light and Power Committee
July 10,1997
Committee:Chairman Hix,Trustees Baudek and Pauley
Attending:Chairman Hix and Trustees Baudek and Pauley
Also Attending:Assistant Administrator Widmer,Light &Power Director
Matzke,Line Superintendent Dragon,and Deputy Clerk
Kuehi
Absent:None
Chairman Hix called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
TRENCHING CONTRACT FOR HIGHWAY 7 CROSSINGS -AWARD CONTRACT
Director Matzke reported that the 1997 budget contains $15,000 for
underground crossings at 7 locations to be installed in conjunction with
the Hwy.7 widening project.Line Superintendent Dragon reported that one
crossing has been installed at a cost of $2,500,and explained that Cable
TV is also installing underground at some locations,and total project
length is subject to change.The following bids were received:
Coulson Excavating $30,000
COMSCO $24,300 ($8,400 if no rock sawing is required)
Fiske Electric No Bid
Chief’s Landscaping No Bid
It is recommended the contract be awarded to COMSCO.The project will be
under budget if no severe rock conditions are encountered;however,there
is adequate funding to cover this contract if all the crossings require
rock sawing.The Committee recommends that COMSCO be awarded the contract
to install Highway 7 underground crossings at a cost not to exceed $26,700
(includes 10%variation in total length of project).
INSTALLATION OF DECORATIVE STREET LIGHTS AT THE CONFERENCE CENTER
It is recommended that two decorative street lights be installed behind
the sidewalk on either side of the Conference Center entrance at a cost of
$3,815,to replace one standard highway light that was removed prior to
the Hwy.7 widening project.The Committee recommends the Light &Power
Dept.replace the highway lighting in front of the Conference Center with
decorative Street lights at a cost of $3,815,to be reimbursed by the
General Fund.
REPORTS
Platte River Power Authority:Assistant Administrator Widmer reported
that the APPA Conference included several sessions on fiber optics and the
uses to cities in addition to utilities,such as internet access and Cable
TV.PRPA will complete a fiber optics business plan for member cities.
Trustee Pauley agreed that this should be studied.
Director Matzke presented the Financial Reports for May.
Project Updates:Undergrounding on the south end of Hwy.7 is complete,
and the installation of street lights will begin next week.The first
capacitor bank has been installed on Manford Ave.at the Fairgrounds
entrance.In addition to the primary functions of voltage improvement,
power factor correction and reduction in circuit losses,the installation
of capacitors is part of the minor circuit improvements recommended by
ESC,Inc.in the long-range plan.The Municipal Parking Lot lights are
being installed.
Chairman Hix adjourned the meeting at 8:31 a.m.
APPROVEI%
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JUL 2 2 1997 Tina Kuehl,Deputy Town Clerk
TOWN OF ESTES PK
BOARD OF TSTW