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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
“Light and Power Committee
September 7,1989
Committee:Chairman Hix,Trustees Aldrich and Habecker
Attending:All
Also Attending:Trustee Dickinson (Temp.),Acting Town
Administrator Widmer,Light and Power Director
Dekker,Finance Officer Vavra,Electrical
Engineer Matzke,Clerk O’Connor
Absent:Town Administrator Klaphake
Chairman Hix called the meeting of the Light and Power Committee to
order at 2:00 P.M.
CABLE SYSTEMS,INC.-INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT.
Light and Power Director Dekker briefed the Committee on the August
30th meeting held with representatives from Cable Systems,Inc.In an
effort to fully assess the cable system,staff has recommended the Town
hire an independent Electronics/TV Engineer.It is anticipated the
consultant would provide information pertaining to the status of the
system at the time it was purchased by CSI,what has been accomplished
thus far,and future projections to achieve a “State of the Art”cable
system.An estimated expenditure is $1,000—1,500.00.
The Committee also reviewed a legal opinion dated August 9,1989
submitted by Town Attorney White pertaining to requirements of the
permit for quality service,potential violations,and default.
Following discussion,the Committee recommends staff be authorized to
obtain an Electronics/TV Engineer to perform a survey,as identified
above.
POWER LINE UNDERGROUNDING POLICY -REVIEW.
The Committee reviewed a memorandum dated August 30,1989 submitted by
Town Administrator Klaphake regarding a discussion with Town Attorney
White on the adoption of an undergrounding policy.Two (2)options
were identified,as follows:
Option 1 -Creation of a Special Improvement District (special
assessment)which would allow the Town to special assess the
benefitted property owners.The assessments would be paid with
the owner’s property taxes.
Option 2 -Service Fee with Consent Lien which would allow the
Town to charge the customer a service fee for underground service.
Costs could be spread over 5 -10 years,plus interest.Billing
would occur monthly,with no penalty for prepayment of all costs,
and each customer would agree to execute a Consent Lien on their
property until the service fee is paid in full.
The advantages and disadvantages of each option,along with budget
concerns were also discussed,with the Committee recommending:(1)
approval of the undergrounding policy,using guidelines contained in
Option 2,(2)the payment period is to be for no more than five (5)
years,(3)Town Attorney White prepare the the necessary documentation
to implement such a policy,which may include an ordinance,and (4)
Town Administrator Kiaphake and Finance Officer Vavra are to prepare a
yearly budget “cap”for this policy.
ELECTRICIAN AND PLUMBER LICENSING -PROPOSED MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT.
Director Dekker reported on recent legislation concerning the licensing
for electricians and plumbers.Currently,the Town requires such
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occupations to be licensed,and pay $75.00 for an initial fee,and
$50.00 for renewals.In an effort to comply with the State Electrical
Board,the Committee recommends Town Attorney White prepare an
ordinance amending Municipal Code Sections 14.20.020 and 14.24.030.
COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL UTILITIES (CAMU)-SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT.
Light and Power Director Dekker advised that members of CAMU have been
discussing a special membership assessment to fund lobbying efforts in
achieving non—discriminatory access to transmission systems at
reasonable cost—based rates and charges.Currently,some small
municipal utilities have costly or limited access,thus making access
inequitable.As CANU’s 1989 Budget did not contain funding for this
effort,CAMU is proposing each member’s annual assessment be increased
via a special assessment of approximately 33%—50%.The Town’s
current assessment is $895.44,the special assessment could be between
$298.45 and $447.72.Following discussion,the Committee recommends
approval of the special assessment charge.
EQUIPMENT -REVIEW OF BIDS.
Due to a misunderstanding of the actual bid date for returning bids,
Director Dekker reported bids for a backhoe were not available.The
bids should be available during the Town Board meeting scheduled
September 12th,thus the bids may be reviewed by the entire Board.
REPORTS.
The Committee reviewed additional correspondence submitted by Mark
Whittlesey (8/12),Mr.and Mrs.Ernest Jacobson,Jr.(8/04),Mr.and
Mrs.Jay Grooters (8/10),Dr.and Mrs.Robert Sauvan (8/11),and
Bernard Holien (8/07),concerning the Beaver Point/U.S.Highway 36
Street Light Project.All correspondence was received prior to the
installation of a few street lights;there has been no response
following installation.The Project will proceed as planned.
Structural steel is now being installed on the new service facility.
Work is not on schedule,however,the contract does include a penalty
clause for delays.
The new transformer at the Marys Lake Substation was energized August
30th.The equipment will provide additional capacity,reliability,and
flexibility for the power system.
The Delinquent Account Report for August indicated 95 telephone calls
were made,17 notes were placed,and 9 accounts were disconnected.
Comparing 1988,calls were up 4%,notes and disconnects were down 40%.
Director Dekker briefed the Committee on Platte River Power Authority
items including budget,Colorado Ute,Rates,and the EPPIC Award.
The Committee reviewed a news article concerning the assistance
provided by a team of associates to Haxtun.The team,which included
Director Dekker and Engineer Matzke,assisted Haxtun with locating
their distribution problems relating to system losses.
There being no further business,Chairman Hix adjourned the meeting at
2:38 P.M.
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Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk
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