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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Light and Power Committee 1988-09-010 0 BRADFORD PUBLISHINGCO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Light and Power Committee September 1,1988 Committee:Chairman Hix,Trustees Aldrich and Habecker Attending:Chairman Hix,Trustee Aldrich Also Attending:Trustee Garrett,Town Administrator Kiaphake,Light and Power Director Dekker,Finance Officer Vavra,Elec trical Engineer Matzke,Clerk O’Connor Absent:Trustee Habecker Chairman Hix called the meeting of the Light and Power Committee to order at 2:01 P.M. PROPERTY ACQUISITION -DISCUSSION. In connection with the relocation of the new Service Facility, Light and Power Director Dekker stated a piece of property containing .86 acres located on Elm Road had been offered to the Town.Acquisition of this property is not critical to the service building project,however,the property owners had submitted a formal offer for consideration.Town Administrator Kiaphake reported he too had received several inquiries from land owners with property for sale. Following discussion,the Committee recommends declining the offer of .86 acres at this time,stating the Town will proceed with their plans to purchase the Williams and Johnson properties tor the service building.The Committee would,however,be willing to consider acquisition of additional property in the future. NEW SERVICE FACILITY -REVIEW OF ARCHITECT AGREEMENT. Director Dekker stated staff had met with Architect Roger Thorp regarding a revised fee estimate for the new service facility. The original contract in the amount of $28,800 was executed by the Town in February,1988.The Town has paid approximately $24,000 on this contract.Due to the relocation of the building site and related design,Thorp Associates has submitted a new contract in the amount of $17,850.Mr.Thorp reduced his profes sional fee by approximately 50%.Discussion followed concerning rebidding the project and the net savings to the Town with regard to redesign,with the Committee recommending the Mayor be authorized to execute the new contract in the amount of $17,850 with Thorp Associates following review of the contract by Town Attorney White. Director Dekker reported Frank Williams has advised he will remove his personal property from the building site as soon as possible. REPORTS. With regard to Ski Estes Park,WAPA has loaned the Town two recording demand meters which will be installed by the Department.Electrical Engineer Matzke and Larry Moss are currently working on load control options for the Recreation District’s building located in the ski area. APPA and WAPA are sponsoring a Joint Action Meeting September 11 —13,1988 at the YMCA.Platte River Power Authority will be providing a slide presentation. 0 0 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Light and Power Committee -September 1,1988 -Page two APPA is sponsoring a seminar October 20 and 21,1988 in Kansas City concerning the design of inducement rates for economic development.Staff will obtain additional information on this seminar;it is anticipated Finance Officer Vavra and a Committee member could attend. Director Dekker reported a tour of the Platte River Power Author ity facilities and the Rawhide Generating Station has been scheduled for September 21st.The entire Board of Trustees is urged to attend. The “EPPIC”Award,instituted by PRPA,will be awarded in a celebration scheduled on October 10th.The Committee discussed eligibility criteria and urged the Town submit nominations from Estes Park. The Delinquent Account Report for August indicated 91 telephone calls were made,28 notes were placed,and 15 accounts were disconnected.In comparing these figures with August,1987, calls were up 78.4%,notes were up 100%,and disconnects were up 87.5%. Light and Power Director Dekker was pleased to announce Elec trical Engineer Matzke applied for and received his Professional Electrical Engineer Certification for Colorado. The Longs Peak Scottish Highland Festival has requested the Department donate its labor in installing lights at the Stanley Baseball Fields for the Festival September 9 —11,1988.The Committee reviewed current policy whereby the Town assesses for all work performed for private entities.The Committee does not recommend a change in policy at this time. There being no further business,Chairman Hix adjourned the meeting at 3:02 P.M. ar Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk SEP 61988 iU UF tSf ES PARK BOARD OF TRUSTEES -—.————