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BRADOR0 PUBLISHING Co.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Light and Power Committee
June 2,1988
Committee:Chairman
Habecker
Hix,Members Aldrich and
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chairman Hix,Member Aldrich
Mayor Dannels,Trustee Garrett,Light
and Power Director Dekker,Finance
Officer Vavra,Clerk O’Connor
Trustee Habecker,
Klaphake
Town Administrator
Chairman Hix called the meeting of the Light and Power Committee
to order at 2:00 P.M.
MEEKER PARK STORAGE YARD -DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY.
The Committee reviewed a letter dated May 24,1988 submitted by
Town Attorney White.In summary,Attorney White indicated the
procedure to be followed in returning property in Meeker Park to
Keith Dever.The property was used as a pole yard for the
Department and,as this site is no longer viable,the Department
desires to return the property to Mr.Dever.In reviewing the
1958 deed,it was discovered the Town has title to adjacent
property,not the actual site in which the storage yard is
located.Director Dekker advised he had contacted Mr.Dever
regarding the discrepancy and Mr.Dever stated a deed to him for
the property the Town actually owns would be satisfactory.
Attorney White has recommended:
1.Adoption of an ordinance authorizing the disposition of
the property back to Keith Dever.
2.Approval of a Quit Claim Deed from the Town to Keith
Dever for the property deeded to the Town in 1958.
The Committee recommends approval of the aforementioned ordinance
and Quit Claim Deed which should be presented at the Town Board
meeting scheduled June 14,1928.
SERVICE BUILDING -SCHEDULE OF DETAILS.
The Committee reviewed the aforementioned schedule for the new
service building facility as follows:
June 1st &
June 6th
June 14th
June 20th
June 21st
June 22nd
June 28th
July 5th
3rd -Advertise for construction bids
-Plans and Specifications available
-Town Board--Annexation Plat finalized
-Planning Commission
1.Public Hearing:Zoning
2.Development Plan
-Construction Bid Opening,10:00 A.M.
-Special Light and Power Committee Meeting
to review construction bids
—Town Board
1.Public Hearing:Zoning
2.Award of construction bid
-Begin Construction (?)
Several officials will be attending a conference beginning June
21st and the Committee requested that if possible,the date of
the Special Committee Meeting be held June 21st at 2:00 P.M.in
lieu of June 22nd.The Committee recommends approval of the
schedule with the aforementioned revision.
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Light and Power Committee -June 2,1988 -Page two
ELECTRIC ACCOUNT DEPOSITS/DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVICE -DISCUSSION.
Finance Officer Vavra submitted a report concerning current
policy for deposits,discontinuation of service,and historic
revenue losses with regard to bankruptcy.Following discussion,
the Committee recommends staff contact the Town’s rate attorney,
Gorsuch/Kirgis,to obtain a legal opinion concerning Bankruptcy
Law,returning to the Committee for further discussion.
Director Dekker advised this item could be included in the update
of the Rules and Regulations.
ROSE CHEMICAL DISPOSAL SITE -UPDATE.
The Committee reviewed a letter dated May 17,1988 submitted by
Clean Sites,Inc.which acknowledged receipt of the Town’s check
in the amount of $3,778.00 and the “Buy Out”Agreement,as
authorized by the Board of Trustees in May,1988.
LONG’S PEAK SCOTTISH FESTIVAL -REQUEST ASSISTANCE IN UNDERGROUND
WIRING.
Director Dekker reported Jim Durward/Scottish Festival has
requested the Town purchase underground wiring for installation
at the Baseball Fields.Dr.Durward was told what the cost would
be for this wire.Dr.Durward then suggested the Town purchase a
$300 ad from the Festival to partially offset the cost of the
wire.Following discussion,the Committee recommends the request
be denied,adding,a policy is not in place concerning “advertis
ing.”
REPORTS.
American flags were installed on the street lights in the down
town area during the Memorial Day Weekend.Most comments re
ceived were favorable.Those desiring to place “banners”must
contact the Department to obtain specifications for the banner
size,base,mast etc.
The Department will be repainting the lightpole bases along West
Elkhorn Avenue in the near future.
Chief’s Landscaping has completed approximately 1 mile of conduit
for the feeders at the Marys Lake Substation.
The Delinquent Account Report for May indicated 88 telephone
calls were placed,25 notes were placed at the customer’s resi
dence,and 11 accounts were disconnected.In May,1987,90 calls
were made,22 notes placed,and 5 accounts disconnected.
Expenses caused by the May 7th Wind Storm were approximately $9 -
10,000.This expense includes regular and over—time wages,
vehicle expense,and materials.
Richard Matzke has been hired to fill the Electrical Engineer
position.Mr.Matzke will begin work on Monday,June 6,1988.
The Platte River Power Authority is preparing a slide presenta
tion of its history and operation.The presentation will be
available for view in the near future.
In a news release dated May 31,1988,the Western Area Power
Administration (WAPA)announced the Bureau of Reclamation,the
Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District and WAPA have agreed
to establish a joint Water and Power Operations Center.Target
date for establishment of the joint center is March 31,1989.
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Light and Power Committee -June 2,1988 -Page three
The Committee reviewed a memorandum from the City of Colorado
Springs regarding the Colorado Utilities Service Territories.
The memorandum included data relating to Colorado electric
utilities that are investor—owned,municipal systems,and rural
electric associations.Estes Park is the second—largest serving
territory and ranks in the lower third percentage group in
electric rates.
Concerning the new Residential Demand-Metered Rate Modification,
customers will be receiving an analysis of their account which
will aide the residential demand—metered consumer in determining
which electric rate class is most beneficial to them.
The “Colorado Energy Resource Educators”Program,formerly known
as the “Energy and Man’s Environment”Programs have been
re-instituted in the Park School system.Contributors to the
program include the Public Service Company and many municipal
ities.
The Committee reviewed a report submitted by Finance Officer
Vavra which compared “forecasted”revenue and expenses to “actu
al”revenue and expenses from January,1988 through April,1988.
At the present time,the Light and Power Fund is 2.65%over
forecasted revenue,and 12.47%under forecasted expenses..
There being no further business,Chairman Hix adjourned the
meeting at 3:18 P.M.
ickie O’Connor,Town Clerk