HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 1996-08-13Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,••Aiiat.i3 •,;.
Minutes of a ..Regular..meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of
Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado.Meeting held in the Municipal Building in
said Town of Estes Park on the .l?th.day of ••1.g9s•t•..,A.D.,19.
at regular meeting hour.
Robert L.Dekker
Meeting called to order by Mayor
Present:Mayor Robert L.Dekker Trustees:Jeff Barker,
John Baudek,
George J.Hix,
William J.Marshall,
J.Donald Pauley
Also Present:Gary F.Klaphake,
Town Administrator
Vickie O’Connor,
Town Clerk
Absent:Susan L.Doylen,Mayor ProTem
Gregory A.White,Town Attorney
Mayor Dekker called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT.
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.Town Board minutes dated July 23,1996.
2.Bills.
3.Committee Minutes:
A.Public Works,July 25,1996.
B.Community Development,August 1,1996.
C.Light and Power,August 8,1996.
D.Board of Adjustment,August 6,1996 (acknowledgement
only).
4.Continue Public Hearing of the Final Plat of The Reserve,
First Filing,Nordic Construction and Development,
Inc./Applicant,to August 27,1996.
It was nioved and seconded (Hix/Marshall)the consent calendar be
approved,and it passed unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS:
l.A.Rocky Mountain Consultants Scope of Services for High Drive
Main Extension and Glacier Plant Rehabilitation -Approval of
Budget Expenditure.Public Works Director Linnane reviewed
said scope of services for the Highway 7 Corridor Utility
Study ($11,030),High Drive Heights Water Looping Project
($12,800),and the Glacier Creek Water Treatment Plant
Rehabilitation ($15,100),adding that all funds will be
reimbursed by CDOT.It was moved and seconded (Hix/Pauley)
the budget expenditures for all three projects,as presented,
be approved,and it passed unanimously.
Board of Trustees —August 13,1996 —Page 2
B.Western Waterproofing Bid for Municipal Building —Approval of
Budget Expenditure.Director Linnane advised that this bid
includes placement of an elastomeric and acrylic material that
will provide an ultraviolet and waterproof finish to the
exterior of the Municipal Building.The 1996 Budget contains
$35,000 for repair of the building’s exterior walls and
painting.Western’s bid of $44,000 was the only bid received.
The Public Works Committee approved an additional $10,000 from
the Contingency Fund to cover the bid price;however,pursuant
to additional inspection,staff is requesting an additional
$4,000 which will cover the painting.Director Linnane that
the project will not exceed the total budget amount of
$44,942.Following discussion and/or clarification,it was
moved and seconded (Marshall/Hix)the Western Waterproof ing
Bid in the amount of $44,942 plus an additional $4,000 for a
total project budget of $48,942 be accepted,and it passed
unanimously.
2.A.Chief’s Landscaping Bid for Highway 34 and Municipal Parking
Lot Underground Primary Project -Approval of Budget
Expenditure.Trustee Hix declared a conflict of interest and
stated he would not participate in discussion nor vote.Light
and Power Director Matzke presented a bid for the Highway 34
($56,470)and Municipal Building Parking Lot ($7,390)
Underground Primary Project submitted by Chief’s Landscaping.
Staff requested five bids,and one was submitted.Director
Matzke confirmed that the bid addressed concerns expressed for
erosion prevention,use of proper cuts across newly—
constructed driveways,and coordination of digging and laying
of wire to alleviate long stretches of open trench.It was
moved and seconded (Pauley/Baudek)the Chief’s Landscaping Bid
in the amount of $63,860 be accepted,and it passed with
Trustee Hix Abstaining.One/Abstention.
B.Policy Changes Concerning Shutoff of Electric Service for Non
Payment.Director Matzke reviewed the current shutoff policy,
and proposed changes.The changes are directed at the
habitual late—paying customers.Changes are as follows:
1.Raise the minimum arrears amount from $40.00 to
$50.00.
2.Implement a $10 charge for each door hanger placed.
3.Implement a 1%late charge for unpaid balances.
This change may require a change to the Town’s
electric rates.
Director Matzke confirmed that the changes are not intended to
increase revenues;they are intended to improve efficiency and
encourage payment in a timely manner.Following discussion,
it was moved and seconded (Hix/Pauley)the Shutoff Policy be
referred back to staff to review the following,and it passed
unanimously:
1.Consideration (leeway)for a first—time arrears
customer,perhaps due to extenuating circumstances
such as vacation,illness,etc.
2.Consideration/inceptive for the early-paying
customer.
3.Review of the $50.00 minimum arrears amount.
4.Review of a longer payment cycle.
5.Review of shutoff policies from other
municipalities.
Board of Trustees -August 13,1996 -Page 3
3.Town Administrator’s Report:
A.None.
There being no further business,Mayor Dekker adjourned the meeting
8:06 p.m.
Robert L.Dekker,Mayor
Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk