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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
/Light and Power Committee
November 3,1988
Committee:Chairman Hix,Trustees Aldrich and
Habecker
Attending:Chairman Hix,Trustee Habecker
Also Attending:Trustee Garrett,Town Administrator
Kiaphake,Light and Power Director
Dekker,Electrical Engineer Matzke,
Clerk O’Connor
Absent:Trustee Aldrich,Finance Officer Vavra
Chairman Hix called the meeting of the Light and Power Committee
to order at 2:06 P.M.
PERSONAL COMPUTER &PRINTER -AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE.
Director Dekker requested authorization to purchase a personal
computer,printer,and associated equipment for Electrical
Engineer Matzke.Staff obtained five bids,including the State
Bid Division,and a local firm.The Engineering Department would
use a computer system in preparing various circuit analyses,
engineering studies,load forecasting,etc.Substituting various
units,the Committee recommends Director Dekker be authorized to
purchase a Compaq 386S Model—i personal computer,printer and
equipment from Entre’Computer Center/Challenge Technologies for
the total system cost of $6,891.11.
CEMETERY -ADDITIONAL LAND PURCHASE AND LEASE.
The Committee reviewed a letter dated October 25,1988 submitted
by Estes Valley Memorial Gardens.In summary,the Cemetery Board
of Directors intends to purchase its second acre from the Town
for $20,097 by December 30,1988.Secondly,they desire to
include Parcels 3,4,5,and 6 in the proposed 1989 Lease.
Currently,the Town is leasing Parcels 2,3,and 4 for $1.00
each/year.The Board included a check in the amount of $10.00
which would cover leasing fees for 1987,1988 and 1989.
Following discussion,the Committee recommends approval of the
sale of the second parcel and proposed lease for Parcels 3,4,5,
and 6,authorizing Town Attorney White to prepare all necessary
closing documents.
SERVICE BUILDING -UPDATE.
Light and Power Director Dekker reported the Town has applied for
a building permit for the service building from Larimer County.
In a letter dated October 28,1988,Larimer County advised a
preliminary review of the construction drawings had been complet
ed;however,additional information was required prior to com
pletion of the plan review.In a memorandum dated November 3,
1988,Planner Stamey advised he has a meeting scheduled with the
County on November 10th to review the issue concerning a sepa
ration wall between the vehicle parking area and the warehouse
storage area.
Discussion followed concerning excavation,and perhaps obtaining
equipment to crush all on—site material for potential sale.
The Committee re-affirmed its authorization to proceed with
negotiations for the Williams’property as soon as a building
permit is obtained.
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INFLUENZA VACCINATIONS -DISCUSSION.
Director Dekker advised that in years past,when the flu strain
was anticipated to be a strong virus,the Town had authorized and
expended funds for those employees desiring the vaccination.
Vaccination costs vary between the hospital and the Larimer
County Health Department.Stating such a weilness program is
beneficial,the Committee recommends the Town sponsor a vac
cination program,recommending any employee desiring to partici
pate,contribute 50%of the associated costs,with a
not—to—exceed reimbursement of $5.00/employee.
CARRIAGE HILLS WATER METERS -DISCUSSION.
The target date for the purchase of the Crystal Water Company is
November 15,1988.As the Light and Power Department reads all
meters,Director Dekker requested discussion on this item.The
Meter Department contains three full—time employees.Currently,
the Department is experiencing difficulty in meeting all customer
services.Approximately 4-500 meters will be added to the Town’s
system.Authorization was given to fill the vacant Groundman
position;however,placing an additional person in the Meter
Department would prove most beneficial.The training process
requires 6 -8 months,and staff anticipates filling the position
in the Spring.The Committee recommends approval of the realign
ment in the staffing position.
REPORTS.
The Delinquent Account Report for October indicated 6$telephone
calls were made,23 notes were placed at the customer’s resi
dence,and 17 accounts were disconnected.
The Committee reviewed a memorandum summarizing events during
Public Power Week 1988.The Department received excellent
coverage from the news media.
Lynda Vogel/Museum,has volunteered to repaint the “Santa’s
Christmas Card”Christmas scene.Ms.Vogel is doing a find job
and the scene should be finished in the near future.As stated
earlier,all Christmas scenes will be displayed this year.The
Light and Power Committee will discuss any public comment on the
appropriateness of the scenes after the first of the year.
The special meters and controller were installed September 26th
at the ski area and staff has ordered equipment to control
baseboard heat.This special metering will allow the Department
to determine exactly how much the power used by the ski area
costs the Town.From this information,a time—of—use rate can be
developed if it appears feasible.
The Committee reviewed 1988 Electric Sales—to—Date.
Platte River Power Authority:
Director Dekker reported on the Authority’s proposed 1989 Budget;
Wage Plan;Longmont’s proposal pertaining to Windy Gap;the
“underwriter team”;Amendment 6;and Trapper Mine.
There being no further business,Chairman Hix adjourned the
meeting at 3:12 P.M.
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Vickie 0 Connor,Town Clerk
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