HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Light and Power Committee 1994-03-10RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Light and Power Committee
March 10,1994
Committee:Chairman Hix,Trustee Dekker
Attending:Trustee Dekker
Also Attending:Light and Power Director Matzke,Assistant Town
Administrator Withuer,and Deputy Clerk Kuehi
Absent:Chairman Hix
Trustee Dekker called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
TELEPHONE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM -U.S.WEST
Al Wasson,Telecommunications Task Force Chairman,introduced U.S.
West representatives:Edie Ortega,District Operations Manager;Don
Garcia,Service Area Manager;Ed Heinz,Area Engineer;and John
Callahan,Planner.The north and south area projects were described,
where the latest U.S.West technology will be installed,beginning in
June 1994,finishing late 1995,with an associated cost of
approximately 10 million dollars.Areas with the most subscribers
will receive service initially,with customers being connected as work
is completed.The Committee commended the efforts of Al Wasson and
U.S.West.Mr.Wasson and Director Matzke attended a telecommuting
seminar,and the report will be made available to the Committee.
REPORTS
Director Matzke reviewed the 1994 Ten Year Load and Energy Forecast,
a project in conjunction with PRPA and member cities.
Director Matzke presented various graphs and Financial Reports for
January.
Project Updates:Approximately 200 customers have been transferred to
the residential demand rate since January 1.A thermal storage heater
has been installed in the Board Room.Installation of the SCADA
System is complete,with special features to be added for optimal
operation.
Integrated Resource Plan Public Participation Workshop:Platte River
Power Authority is developing an Integrated Resource Plan to generate
alternatives to meet customers’electrical energy service requirements
in a reliable,cost—effective and environmentally responsible manner.
An open house/workshop is scheduled for Estes Park on April 22,1994
to gather public input on the planning process.Further information
will be presented at the next meeting.
Platte River Power Authority:Assistant Town Administrator Widmer
reported activities of the March 3rd Board meeting:
The City of Thornton water rights case is continuing with several
appeals expected;
Moffett County fiscal impact study will be revised to reach
agreement on fiscal impact and payments;
•Five electric pickup trucks will be purchased and one will be
distributed to each member city;
•A joint effort with Pacific Corp.is being explored for a new
transmission line connecting Platte River with Southern and
Northern California for the sale surplus power.
•Platte River has an on—going sexual harassment training program
and has been awarded high ratings following a complete evaluation
of their training and follow—up procedures.
•The power plant will be off-line for maintenance in April.A
plant is scheduled on April 6th.
There beirig-ha further business,Trustee Dekker adjourned the meeting
at 11:10 a.m.
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Tina Kuehl,Deputy Town Clerk
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