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BRADFORD PUBLISHING RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
“Light &Power Committee
January 6,1994
Committee:Chairman Hix,Trustees Dekker and Brown
Attending:All
Also Attending:Ass’t.Administrator Widmer,Light &Power
Director Matzke,Clerk O’Connor
Absent:None
Chairman Hix called the meeting to order at 10:27 A.M.
CITIZEN TELECOMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY GROUP.
On November 4,1993,the Committee appointed Al Wasson as Chairman
to serve on said Advisory Group,and Chairman Hix announced that
the following will assist Mr.Wasson:Dick Webb,Eric Blackhurst,
George Hix,Rich Widmer,and Richard Matzke.A Mission Statement,
Strategy,and Action Steps were prepared and submitted for review.
The anticipated length of term is three months.The Mission is to
influence providers of telecommunications services to place such
facilities and service capabilities in the Estes Park area so that
business development dependent upon such facilities and services
may occur and that residential users will be provided with modern
facilities in quantities sufficient to meet their needs.The Group
anticipates meeting with US West in March to present a proposal and
request.Chairman Wasson also reviewed new technologies available
and general trends in the telecommunications field.The Committee
recommends approval of the creation of said Advisory Group,Mission
Statement,Duration of Term,and Members.The Group will report to
the Committee on a regular basis.The Committee expressed their
appreciation to Mr.Wasson.
ELECTRIC UTILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT -APPROVAL OF REVISED FORM.
As discussed during the December 14,1993 Town Board meeting,Town
Attorney White prepared and submitted a revised Grant of Easement
and Right-of-Way Form for approval.The proposed form includes a
warranty of title paragraph and tree-trimming language along with
the rights granted.In addition,the new form does not refer to
power transmission facilities.The Committee recommends approval
of the form as presented.
REPORTS.
Electric space heat electric rate class change.January 1,1994
was the date established to no longer provide the Residential Rate
for customers with electric space heat using over 20,000 kWh/yr.
By letter,the Department advised over 200 affected customers of
the deadline,and four options were identified;a brochure entitled
“What is demand”prepared by Dencor was also provided.Response
has generally been positive.To date,there have been no customers
requesting the loan option for conversion to natural gas.All
demand meters in stock have been installed.
Thermal Storage Units are being installed in the Engineering
Office,Administration Office and Board Room.Heat is collected
during off-peak hours (10:00 P.M.-6:00 A.M.and 1:00 P.M.-3:O0
P.M.)and distributed during the day.
Director Matzke reviewed the Financial Reports for November and
Year End.1992 and 1993 were record years for work orders:278 in
1993 and 245 in 1992.A total 147 customers were added to the
system in 1993.Staff also reviewed various graphs which indicated
sales were up 3.2%from 1992.During February’s meeting,Director
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Matzke will present information citing how Estes Park’s rates
compare statewide.
Project Updates:The Learning Resource Center and two faculty
houses have been connected for the Honda School Complex;and
service has been connected for the Hospital Addition.
The Department is working on removing all Christmas decorations,
and CIRSA recently conducted training for drivers of maintenance
vehicles.Approximately 25 employees attended the 6—hour course
(CIRSA assessed $1.50/employee).
As reported in November,staff did travel to Saratoga,Wyoming to
exchange information/ideas particularly concerning time—of—day
rates and energy storage heaters.
PRPA recently completed construction of a small building at the
Tallant Park Substation to be used for radio equipment/SCADA.
The wire trailer previously authorized has been received.
Staff will arrange a tour of the Fall River Hydro Plant for
Committee members to review the plant restoration project.Prior
to presentation to the Committee,Town Attorney White is currently
reviewing all documents.
KRKI Representative Czapp expressed the station’s appreciation to
the Department for their recent assistance in restoring service;
the outage was caused by high winds.
Platte River Power Authority.Ass’t.Administrator Widmer reported
that Leona Stacker/Longmont and Ray Emerson/Loveland have joined
PRPA’s Board of Directors.
The 1994 Budget has been adopted and it includes approval of
funding for various research development projects.PRPA was
recently approached to financially assist the Barlow Group in
designing an alternative for a power plant using wood chips.
$50,000 was approved for this effort which includes a 100%return
plus use of the research if appropriate.
PRPA will most likely buy-out for cash a $20+Million bond issue.
PRPA hired a firm to review Nof fat County’s opinion that PRPA is
delinquent on taxes related to impact fees for the Craig Station.
Based upon the report stating the County used incorrect
information,PRPA has not accepted any further liability.
Additional information will be forthcoming.
PRPA recently settled a sexual harassment suit for $265,000 plus
all attorney fees;a consultant has been hired to educate employees
to avoid further incident.With the exception of $200,000,PRPA’s
insurance carrier paid all costs.
There being no further business,Chairman Hix adjourned the meeting
at 11:28 A.M.
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Vickie O’Connor,CMC,Town Clerk
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