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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Light and Power Committee 1996-03-140 0 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS “Light and Power Committee March 14,1996 Committee:Chairman Dekker,Trustees Miller and Pauley Attending:All Also Attending:Light &Power Director Matzke,Assistant Town Administrator Widmer,Deputy Clerk Kuehl Absent:None Chairman Dekker called the meeting to order at 8:06 a.m. PROPOSED 1996 ELECTRIC RATE CHANGES Director Matzke explained that the Town Board public hearing is scheduled for April 23 to consider the proposed changes to the Town’s Residential Energy and Small Commercial Time of Day Rates, and the Large Commercial and Rocky Mountain National Park Large Administrative Rates.The Time of Day Rates will be extended to 12 months per year,affecting 62 customers.A charge will be developed for combined billing to customers who have multiple accounts on the Large Commercial and Rocky Mountain National Park Large Administrative Rates.This option would allow customers with multiple meters to be billed as one account.A fee of $50 per meter will be administered to offset the cost of the software needed for this program.There are 77 customers presently billed at the Large Commercial and RMNP Large Administrative Rates. HIGHWAY 34 STREET LIGHT CONDUIT INSTALLATION Director Matzke explained that this project involves installation of approximately 7,000’of 2’PVC conduit in various locations along the south side of Highway 34 providing underground feed of all area street lights.Two bids were requested,and one bid was received from Chief’s Landscaping for a cost of $23,230,which is consistent with previous contracts of similar scope.Trustee Pauley expressed concern that other bids should be considered. Director Matzke explained that,because of the size,this project was not advertised.After further discussion,the Committee recommends the contract for the Highway 34 Street Light Conduit Installation be awarded to Chief’s Landscaping for an amount not to exceed $23,230. ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK UTILITY SERVICE CONTRACT Director Matzke presented the revised draft of the proposed contract between the Town,Platte River Power Authority,and the National Park Service for delivery of power to Rocky Mountain National Park.In this contract,the Park Service adopts the Town’s Light and Power Department Rules and Regulations,Rate Schedules,and Extension Policies,and agrees to pay a prorated portion of Platte River’s operation and maintenance costs at Marys Lake Substation.Platte River agrees to adjust the Town’s wholesale power bill by the amount of electricity consumed by administrative loads.The Town agrees to provide electric service to RMNP at the Town’s published rates and in accordance with the Light and Power Rules and Regulations.The Committee recommends this contract be executed in final form,incorporating comments and recommendations from Attorney White.Director Matzke added that two documents remain to be signed:a Memorandum of Understanding that grants the Town authority to occupy the Park and a transfer of ownership to the Town of the remaining existing system. Q 0 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Light &Power Couimittee Meeting,March 14,1996 -Page 2 REPORTS Director Matzke presented the Financial Reports for February. Platte River Power Authority:Assistant Administrator Widmer reported that at the February Board Meeting,Platte River reviewed the 1995 audit,the Best Practices Policy,the Strategic Financial Plan,the large customer service team report,and the debt loading ratio. Project Updates:The Scott Avenue circuit tie is complete.All cables are installed and tested;however,they are not energized at Grey Fox Estates. There being no further business,Chairman Dekker adjourned the meeting at 8:50 a.m. ua&.9. Tina Kuehl,Deputy Town Clerk — MAR281996 S L T J