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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
V Light and Power Committee
July 9,1992
Committee:Chairman Aldrich,Trustees Hix and Dekker
Attending:All
Also Attending:Mayor Dannels,Trustee Habecker,Town
Administrator Klaphake,Ass’t.Admin.Widmer,
Light &Power Director Matzke,Clerk O’Connor
Absent:None
Chairman Aldrich called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.
PALL RIVER HYDRO PLANT RESTORATION -DISCUSSION.
Director Matzke introduced Eric Jacobson/Hydro—West,Inc.,who may
be interested in restoring the Fall River Hydro Plant.Mr.
Jacobson presented a preliminary report on the Plant and supplied
photographs and background information on his company.At this
time,primary areas of concern to rehabilitate the Plant include:
stream flow rates,RNNP honoring existing agreements for the water
plant,and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)licensing.
Mr.Jacobson advised that the Plant is most likely eligible for
listing on the National Register of Historic Places and that any
potential developer would encourage such due to state and federal
tax credits.Following discussion,the Committee recommends staff:
(1)prepare an RFP for interested firms,(2)provide any potential
options to the Committee for a complete overview of the project,
(3)review water rights and stream flow studies performed by RMC,
and (4)obtain a letter from PRPA advising how the energy produced
from the Plant will be absorbed into the electric system.The
Committee expressed their appreciation to Mr.Jacobson for his
presentation.
HAND-HELD METER READING EQUIPMENT -AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE.
The Committee reviewed two bids for said equipment as follows:
Radix $19,780.00
Itron 27,711.15
Staff discussed the Radix system with six current users and
personally inspected the equipment in Longmont and Loveland.Some
users of aged Radix equipment have experienced problems but are
generally satisfied;some Radix users have experienced no problems.
Although the Itron unit may be of superior quality,the Radix unit
is comparable,and appears to meet all of the Department’s
requirements.Staff does not believe the additional expense of the
Itron unit would be justified.The budgeted amount is $25,000.
The Finance Department will not incur any additional expense with
this purchase.The Committee recommends the low bid in the amount
of $19,780.00 submitted by Radix be accepted.
LIGHT &POWER TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND -UPDATE.
Ass’t.Administrator Widmer briefed the Committee on staff’s survey
results which compared electric utility transfer policies in
various Colorado municipalities.The survey indicated that Estes
Park’s current transfer amount is not out of line with other
Colorado municipalities;however,the policy of increasing the
transfer amount 10%each year should be revised.One possibility
would be to index the transfer to Department gross revenues.As
staff will submit a recommendation to establish a transfer policy
during the August meeting which will affect 1993 Budget
discussions,Chairman Aldrich requested attendance of the entire
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Board of Trustees.
REPORTS.
The Committee reviewed the monthly Financial Statement,including
associated graphs relating to purchased power and kwh sales.
Director Matzke presented correspondence with U.S.WEST and the
Public Utilities Commission (PUC)pertaining to telephone service
availability in Estes Park.As U.S.West is accountable to PUC,
the Committee urged concerned citizens to attend PUC’s public
hearing in Estes Park on August 12,1992 from 4—7:00 P.M.in Room
203 of the Municipal Building.Staff will advise the Committee on
responses from U.S.West and PUC.
Project Updates:The Beaver Point Street Light Extension was
completed prior to the July 4th weekend;photographs were
displayed.The 1963 Hyster Forklift has been taken out of service
and will not be replaced at this time;the front-end loader may be
modified.
Platte River Power Authority Report (PRPA):The 1991 Audit and
Annual Report and election of officers (Rich Shannon/President,
Jeff Gould/Vice President,Roger Bates/Treasurer)were approved in
April.A retreat was held in May to discuss several items
including financial strategies and transmission lines.The coal
contract with Burlington Northern was re—negotiated resulting in a
decrease of $650,000 in operating expenses for Rawhide.PRPA has
prepared information regarding “EMF”Issues (stray electricity)and
will provide same upon request.The Board approved a salary
increase of 4¼%for the General Manager.
There being no further business,Chairman Aldrich adjourned the
meeting at 10:46 A.M.
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Vickie O’Connor,CMC,Town Clerk
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