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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Light and Power Committee 1994-09-08RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS J Light and Power Committee September 8,1994 Committee:Chairman Dekker,Trustees Miller and Pauley Attending:Chairman Dekker,Trustees Miller and Pauley Also Attending:Light and Power Director Matzke,Town Administrator Kiapliake,Assistant Town Administrator Widmer,Town Attorney White,and Deputy Clerk Kuehl Absent:None Chairman Dekker called the meeting to order at 8:06 a.m. CABLE SYSTEMS INC.PERMIT FEE --DISCUSSION Richard Pratt made a request to be included on the agenda but failed to appear at the meeting. PROPOSED HUNTING BAN ON TOWN PROPERTY Neighbors living in the area surrounding the Town property at the Fish Hatchery location,contacted Administrator Klapliake requesting a hunting ban on the Town—owned property citing safety concerns for the increasingly populated area.On August 25,1994,Kiaphake immediately put a temporary ban on hunting until further review. Correspondence was received in support of bow hunting only. Because of the large elk population,the Committee recognized the importance of hunting in the Valley.However,public safety concerns also need to be addressed.The Committee recommends a policy,effectiven 1995,be drafted to allow bow hunting only,by permission on a first—came,first serve basis,with a map outlining ,specific areas,and administration by the—I4ght -C-and Power ---Department. /L%-4AJ .4&L4--7 ELECTRIC THERMAL STORAGE HEATERS --PROPOSED REBATE PROGRAM Since the introduction of time—of—day energy rates,17 customers have purchased for installation 138.6 kW of electric thermal storage heat.Each kW of demand that coincides with the Platte River seasonal peak costs the Light and Power Department $64.68 over the six—month season.Each kW of thermal storage heat displaces approximately half that amount in existing electric baseboard heat,thus saving Light and Power approximately $32.34 each year.Of fering a limited rebate program of $15 per kW up to a total of $4,000 in 1994 on a first—come,first-serve basis would split this savings with the customer during the first year and would relate to approximately 10%of the purchase price.This would be a one—time only rebate for each heater installed and operating.If all 17 customers applied for rebates,the total cost would be $2,079.The Light and Power Department included $6,000 in the 1994 budget for a rebate program.This program is significant for the size of Estes Park in establishing an active energy conservation role.Concerns expressed were the publicizing of this program for new construction and possibly offering increased rebates in the future to provide more incentives to install thermal storage heaters.Director Matzke will construct a history to initiate a program for the future.The Committee recommends the rebate program,not—to—exceed $4,000,be offered to present and future customers of electric thermal storage heat. C C RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Light and Power Committee,September 8,1994 -Page 2 REPORTS Director Matzke presented various graphs and Financial Reports for July and August. 1994 Capital Projects:Engineering services for three projects have been contracted.The Highway 7 Circuit Tie and the Scott Avenue Circuit Tie are needed to boost reliability,will cost approximately $12 per foot,3,000 feet total,and will require routing changes and easements,with possible completion this year. The Highway 34 Rebuild requires upgrade to a larger conductor at a cost of approximately $20 per foot,4,000 feet total.Because of the Highway 34 widening project,funding will also be included in the 1995 budget. Project Updates:Work on the Stanley Historic District street lighting project,in conjunction with Urban Renewal,will be complete next week.The new duty truck is in use and compliments have been received from both employees and the public. Platte River Power Authority:Assistant Administrator Widmer reported the following discussions at the Platte River Power Authority Board Meeting held August 25th:The first check for $35,000 was issued to Moffatt County for impact fees;PRPA General Counsel reported that Trapper Mine,which supplies the Craig Station,will be changed to a coop;the public hearing on the Resource Integration Study was held,with the St.Vram School District requesting incentives and the Land and Water Fund of the Rockies requesting aggressive energy conservation programs;a survey conducted included 300 residential and 250 commercial customers with the top five concerns being rapid growth,housing costs,traffic,taxes,and air pollution,with many respondents acknowledging the importance of PRPA;an organized group of businessmen opposing Amendment 12 have produced a brochure;a work session will be held regarding the issues confronting the electric utility industry;the 1995 budget will include environmental and design work for Marys Lake loop service;Four Winds Energy Corporation requested help to fund building a vertical axis wind machine;and the bio—mass combustion project is near completion. Widmer also encouraged the Board to attend an Electric Utility Market workshop scheduled October 6. There being no further business,Chairman Dekker adjourned the meeting at 9:17 a.m. kL.QQ Tina Kuehl,Deputy Town Clerk SEPi3i4 I I