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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
/Light and Power Committee
November 5,1987
Committee:Chairman Hix,Trustees Brown and
Hah ec ke r
Attending:All
Also attending:Mayor Dannels,Trustee Barker,Town
Administrator Hill,Light and Power
Director Dekker,Finance Officer Vavra,
EPURA Technical Planner Joseph,Dean
Wandry,Jim Watson,Clerk O’Connor
Absent:None
SALE OF CABLE TV SYSTEM:UPDATE.
As requested by the Committee October 12,1987,Fanch Acquisition
Group (the potential buyer of the cable system)provided finan
cial background information and confirmation,in writing,of
their obligations and intentions should such a transfer of the
Cable TV Franchise be approved.The Committee reviewed a legal
opinion submitted by Town Attorney White concerning the Town’s
“right of first refusal”dated October 29,1987.As the “rate
freeze”will not expire until July,1988,Fanch has not yet
determined rates and number of channels which will be offered in
the basic rate.Following review of the documents,the Committee
recommends the Cable TV Franchise he transferred from Cable
S”stems,Inc.to Fanch Acquisition Group.The resolution and
transfer documents will be executed upon actual sale of the cable
system.
STREET LIGHT DAMAGE--REQUEST FOR RELIEF:DISCUSSION.
The Committee reviewed a traffic accident report which occurred
at the intersection of Wiest and Elkhorn Avenues involving a
driver employed by Watson Freight Line.While making a right
turn onto Elkhorn Avenue,the trailer struck a street light.
Following standard policy,an invoice was issued to Watson
Freight Line for repair of the street light;the invoice was in
the amount of $125.00.Mr.Watson stated that due to the “crown”
of the highway and position of the street lights,damage to the
lights occurs on a frequent basis.In an effort to resolve this
matter,Mr.Watson offered his consulting services by driving one
of his trucks down Elkhorn Avenue as close as legally possible to
the curb.EPURA and Mr.Watson conducted such a totir and slides
indicating the relationship of the truck/trailer to the light
fixtures were viewed by the Committee.Discussion followed
concerning driver responsibility,approval of the streetscape
design by the Highway Department,and potential relocation of
additional street lights.Director Dekker reported,as approved
by the Committee August 6,1987,four (4)street lights had
already been relocated at the southwest and southeast corner of
Wiest Drive and Elkhorn Avenue and two at the southeast corner
intersection of Moraine and Elkhorn Avenues.The Committee
recommends Watson Freight Line (1)be reimbursed by EPURA for
consulting services in identifying additional street lights which
may need realignment;and (2)denial of relief from the invoice
in the amount of $125.00.
SERVICE BUILDING SITE SELECTION:AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED.
Following discussion held by the Board of Trustees in “executive
session”,the Committee recommends Town Property Alternate #2 be
selected as the site for the Light and Power Service Facility.
The property is located at the corner of Highway 36 and Elm Road
and contains 2.4 acres.The Committee also recommends the
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Department proceed with preparing an RFP for site and building
design.
LOAD MANAGEMENT SEMINAR:DISCUSSION.
As discussed by the Committee October 12,1987,a seminar,
sponsored by the Energy Services Exchange Department of APPA and
WAPA was held October 30,1987.The seminar focused on customiz
ing load management for the Estes Valley Recreation District’s
operation at Hidden Valley.During preliminary discussion,it
was determined the “snow—making”equipment,operating concurrent
ly with the ski lodge heating system,may be adversely affecting
the electric bill.Director Dekker reported the Public Service
Company no longer performs energy audits;however,personnel from
the Fort Collins Light and Power Department could be obtained to
perform such a service.Following discussion,the Committee
recommends an energy audit for the District be arranged,at the
Town’s expense,authorizing Director Dekker to negotiate addi
tional cost—savings alternatives with the Estes Valley Recreation
District,reporting any progress made to the Committee.
REPORTS:
The Delinquent Account Report for October indicated 48 telephone
calls were made,17 notes were placed at the customer’s resi
dence,and 16 accounts were disconnected.The figures for the
same period in 1986 were 58 calls,24 notes and 11 accounts
disconnected.
Finance Officer Vavra summarized the current “deposit”policy
followed for all electric accounts.
60-70%of all Christmas decorations have been installed.
The 1988 Budget for the Platte River Power Authority contains a
total of $148.6 Million.Salary increases are anticipated to be
3%with an additional 1%bonus.Two members of the Board of
Directors will be replaced following elections held in Longmont
and Loveland.
Revenue from electric sales is up 8.5%;kwh sales are up 6.5%.
Don Engelhardt retired October 30,1987 following 35 years of
service.Mike Mangelsen has been selected to fill the position
of Assistant to the Director of Light and Power.
There being no further business,the meeting adjourned.
Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk
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