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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Light and Power Committee 1994-04-21BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Light and Power Committee April 21,1994 Committee:Chairman Dekker,Trustees Miller and Pauley Attending:Chairman Dekker,Trustees Miller and Pauley Also Attending:Light and Power Director Matzke,Assistant Town Administrator Widmer,and Deputy Clerk Kuehl Absent:None Chairman Dekker called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. CITIZENS•TELECOMMUNICATIONS TASK FORCE Chairman Dekker explained that the Telecommunications Task Force was established in November 1993 at the suggestion of former Trustee George Hix to examine telecommunications potential and the economic impact on the Estes Valley.Al Wasson,Chairman of the Task Force, reviewed development,provided the final report,and announced that the task force had accomplished its goals and was officially disbanded March 31,1994.Mr.Wasson thanked the Task Force members and commended the cooperation between the town and its citizens.The Committee complimented Mr.Wasson for his expertise and leadership in the production of a study that will prove valuable in the future. Assistant Administrator Widmer added that Mr.Wasson is indicative of the talent in the private sector.Recommendations of the Task Force include: •Attract telecommunications—based businesses to the Estes Valley. o Use community development funds to finance. •Use January 1,1995,as effective date. °Finance economic diversification plans through grants. •Include the program in the Comprehensive Plan. The Committee acknowledged completion of the technical study and the project of the Light and Power Committee and the Task Force and recommends the Task Force suggestions be referred to the Community Development Committee. EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION --JOHN MCDOUGALL John McDougall completed the four-year Lineman Apprentice Training Program and was promoted to Lineman III,effective April 14,1994. John is the first Light and Power Department employee to successfully complete the program.The Committee congratulated John McDougall forhispersistenceincompletingthisprogramandwishedhimcontinued success.John explained the program to the Committee and thanked themembersfortheopportunitytoparticipate. DUTY TRUCK (CAB AND CHASSIS)--AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE Because of numerous maintenance costs totalling $23,469 on the 1990dutytruck,bids were requested and three bids submitted for the purchase of a new one—ton cab and chassis.The 1994 budget included $22,000 for this purchase.The Committee recommends acceptance of thelowbidfromRainsMotorCompanyfor$17,699.89,with a trade-in of$10,700.00,for a cost of $6,999.89,plus the cost of $2,000.00 totransfertheutilitybodytothenewtruckforatotalbudgetexpenditureof$8,999.89.The truck is expected to be in service inlatesummer. 0 PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Light and Power Committee,April 21,1994 --Page 2 RECORDING TEST EOUIPMENT --AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE Director Matzke reported that an electronic voltage recorder was purchased in 1989 from Metrosonics.The recorder is used to perform voltage checks and to troubleshoot intermittent service problems.The 1994 budget included $4,500 to purchase an additional voltage recorder to make this service more available.A recorder with additional features was recommended at an increased cost.The Committee recommends the Department authorized to purchase an additional Metrosonics Model PA—7 Power Analyzer/Recorder and accessories from Equal Electric,at a cost of $5,820 --$4,500 in the 1994 Light and Power budget and $1,320 funded from the Energy Efficiency line item in Administrative and General Expenses. LIGHTING --INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 36 MID FISH CREEK ROAD The request for lighting at this intersection was initiated at a Citizens’Breakfast.Staff proposes to install two street lights with underground feed on the south side of the intersection of Fish Creek Road and Highway 36 at a cost of $4,000.Operating costs are approximately $100 per year per fixture.Trustee Miller expressed concern that this location is out of town limits and was interested in reading the policy relating to the Town being responsible for such improvements.Director Matzke explained that although this area is out of Town limits,it is within the Light and Power Service Territory.Assistant Administrator Widmer added there is no written policy.The Committee recommends the two street lights be installed at the intersection of Fish Creek Road and Highway 36.Director Matzke will investigate and compare costs of low and high pressure sodium lights. REPORTS Director Matzke presented various graphs and Financial Reports for March. Project Updates:Service at Eagle Rock School is nearing completion. Work on the Terrace Lane project in Wind Cliff will be complete by the next meeting.PRPA is funding the installation of a relay protection scheme with the Town providing labor.CPR training of 37 employees is being conducted this week. 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. Mike Mangelsen presented detail and extended an invitation to the open house/workshop scheduled for April 22,1994,10:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. in Room 203 of the Municipal Building to gather public input on the planning process. There being no further business,Chairman Dekker adjourned the meetingat9:25 a.m. —J O.kLQq Tina Kuehl,Deputy Town Clerk APR261994 ‘ T’.2 Ti ‘