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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
‘/Light and Power Committee
June 6,1991
Committee:Chairman Aldrich,Trustees Dickinson and Hix
Attending:All
Also Attending:Mayor Dannels,Trustee Garrett,Ass’t.Town
Administrator Widmer,Light and Power Director
Matzke,Meter Foreman Brumleve,Clerk O’Connor
Absent:None
Chairman Aldrich called the Committee meeting to order at 2:02 P.M.
RATE STUDY CONSULTART -AWARD OF CONTRACT.
As recommended by the Committee May 23rd,Director Matzke reviewed
the qualifications of H.E.Kiburz and Associates.Staff also
clarified the estimated hours issue with R.W.Beck.Director
Matzke outlined his findings in a memorandum dated June 5th,and is
recommending M.E.Kiburz and Associates be contracted to perform
the electric rate study.The Committee expressed their
appreciation to staff for their thorough research,and recommends
accepting the not-to-exceed proposal in the amount of $12,500
submitted by H.E.Kiburz and Associates contingent upon a
completion date of August 30,1991;said proposal to be performed
within the scope of services included in the RFP.
METER TEST BOARD -AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE.
$35,000 was budgeted to replace a 15 year-old meter test board.
Staff has researched various models of test boards,including on—
site inspection.The present board is becoming a maintenance
problem,incurring expense.A new test board will provide staff
the capability of performing reliable three-phase meter testing,
accelerate testing of electronic meters,and improve accuracy.
Meter Foreman Brumleve briefed the Committee on meter testing
procedures and clarified how a new test board should improve
revenue flow,save man—hours,and update the Meter Department with
state-of-the art technology.The existing test board will be
advertised for sale——the estimated worth is $1,000.Staff is
recommending a Dowty Model 5800 meter test board which operates in
conjunction with a standard personal computer;it will provide the
added benefit of ease of upgrade and service as well as use of the
computer for other tasks when meters are not being tested.This
equipment,including an upgraded IBM 386S-equivalent computer,is
available from Equal Electric for a negotiated price of $36,800.
An additional $2,500 for 2 days of on-site training is also being
suggested,and the additional $4,300 can be funded through a budget
adjustment in the Shop Equipment Line item.Based upon staff
findings,the Committee recommends Director Matzke be authorized to
purchase the Dowty Model 5800 Meter Test Board with standard
personal computer from Equal Electric,to include associated
training for a total expenditure of $39,300.The 1991 Budget is to
be amended as identified above.
REPORTS.
Director Matzke briefed the Committee on the SCADA system which may
be purchased from the City of Longmont,as previously authorized;
overhead construction project on the YMCA circuit,Apprentice
Program;and the Energy Efficiency Task Force——seminars to raise
the understanding for load shifting,etc.will be held August 21
and 27,additional information will be forthcoming.
Ass’t.Town Administrator Widiner reported on Platte River Power
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Authority activities;the Rawhide Plant will undergo a planned
outage for six weeks beginning August 31——tours may be scheduled.
Ass’t.Widmer also discussed PRPA’s involvement in the Colorado Ute
issue.
Pursuant to discussion,staff will investigate the surge protector
device installed at 465 Homesteader Lane and report their findings
at the next Committee meeting.
There being no further business,Chairman Aldrich adjourned the
meeting at 3:04 P.M.
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Vickie O’Connor,CMC,Town Clerk
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