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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
‘Light and Power Committee
February 13,1992
Committee:Chairman Aldrich,Trustees Dickinson and Hix
Attending:Trustees Dickinson and Hix
Also Attending:Trustee Garrett,Town Administrator Kiaphake,
Light &Power Director Matzke,Clerk O’Connor
Absent:Chairman Aldrich
Trustee Hix called the Committee meeting to order at 2:02 P.M.
REPORTS.
1991 Financial Summary.Staff thoroughly reviewed the Light and
Power Fund Income Statement for years ending December 1990 and
1991,including the 1992 Budget.Revenues indicate a 4%trend
line,while expenditures indicate a trend line of 8%.Graphs
comparing purchased power (energy)for 1990—1992,accumulated year—
to—date totals by month,and purchase power demand were presented.
All PRPA member cities annually submit a 10-year forecast to Platte
River.PRPA uses the forecasts as a planning tool to perform load—
f low studies used to determine projects to be included in the Ten
Year Capital Additions Report.The Department uses the forecasts
to project retail electric sales and estimate purchased power costs
for the Department’s annual budget.
In addition,Staff is preparing a 5-year Capital Improvement Plan
to be presented to the Committee later this year.The Committee
requested staff (A)provide details regarding increased
“Administrative”costs in the 1992 Budget,and (B)provide copies
of the PRPA 10-year forecasts.
1992 Goals/First Half.Director Matzke reviewed personnel,rates,
capital purchases,projects and the like for the first half of
1992.
Prolect Updates.The Committee received an update on the North
End,Marys Lake Water Treatment Plant transformer and underground
primary and the Bureau of Reclamation installation of a transfer
trip relay,Far View Lane,etc.
Electric Rate Modification Update.Staff is preparing a letter to
all electric customers advising that the new rate structure will be
reflected with the February 20 utility bills.The letter will
include additional information pertaining to the 15,000 kWh
threshold and potential transfer in rate class.
Personnel.Dave Everson has been hired to fill the Utility Worker
I position,and a revised job title from Line Foreman to Line
Superintendent has been processed for Ed Dragon.
Platte River Power Authority.No report at this time.
March Meeting Date.Due to a scheduling conflict,the March
meeting will be held Thursday,March 26--meeting time is yet to be
determined.
There being no further business,Trustee Hix adjourned the meeting
at 2:58 P.M.
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Vickie O’Connor,CMC,Town Clerk
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