HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Light and Power CommitteeRECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Revised 12—17—92
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Light and Power Committee
December 10,1992
Committee:Chairman Aldrich,Trustees Dekker and Hix
Attending:Trustees Dekker and Hix
Also Attending:Light and Power Director Matzke,and Deputy
Clerk Kuehl
Absent:Chairman Aldrich
Trustee Dekker called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
1993 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE -PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR ADOPTION
The 1993 National Electric Code has been published.The Light and
Power Department recommends that the Estes Park Municipal Code be
amended to adopt the 1993 National Electric Code and that the
following exception be added to Chapter 14.20.080 of the Estes Park
Municipal Code:These requirements may be waived for areas zoned
Commercial Outlying (C-C)for freestanding Commercial Structures
provided electrical service through one meter.
Trustee Dekker questioned the exception regarding metal buildings.
The Committee recommends to the Board that the Town Attorney be
authorized to prepare an ordinance adopting the 1993 National
Electric Code,incorporating the above exception,and including
changes necessary regarding metal buildings.
The following is a proposed schedule for adoption by reference into
the Estes Park Municipal Code,Chapter 14.20:
January 12,1993:Introduction of ordinance to amend
Chapter 14.20 of the Estes Park Municipal Code at a
regular meeting of the Town Board of Trustees.
February 9,1993:Public hearing to consider adoption of
the ordinance amending Chapter 14.20 of the Estes Park
Municipal Code.
REPORTS
Financial Report:The Committee received the Monthly Financial
Reports for October.The reporting format has changed to conform
with the new computer format.
Prolect Updates:Cable is being installed from Dry Gulch to the
Honda School project site.Temporary overhead lines will be built
to provide construction power.The Honda School has paid $35,000
as a deposit and has been billed $39,000 for transformers.Other
costs will be paid as work is completed.The estimate of the total
project cost has not been determined.
Work with Platte River is continuing on the backup relay project
started two years ago.Installation is completed at the Estes
Substation and work will be started at the Marys Lake Substation
early next year.This is providing an opportunity to train
personnel.
Installation of Christmas decorations is complete.
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Update on Rate Class Change,1—1—93:Basic rate changes were
discussed involving two areas;one for residential customers on the
small commercial rate who will be transferred to the demand rate or
residential rate on January 1,1993,and one for customers using
over 20,000 kWh and currently in the residential rate class who
will be transferred to the demand rate on January 1,1994.Letters
were sent outlining these options and including their usage
history.A trial voluntary rebate program will be in effect during
December,January,and February for those residential customers who
have installed a demand controller.This is a one—time program and
a follow-up report will be submitted to the Committee.
Winter 1992-1993 Peak Demand:The Committee was given a chart
showing the load curve for the 24-hour period on November 25,1992.
A new chart will be presented each meeting for purposes of showing
peak usage.
Platte River Power Authority:The Board is currently considering
seasonal coincident peak rates.It is estimated our effective
purchase power rate would decrease 7%when the new rate is adopted.
The change will be passed to the Light and Power Department
customers via the purchased power rider.
There being no further business,Trustee Dekker adjourned the
meeting at 10:45 a.m.
Tina Kuehl,Deputy Town Clerk