HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2001-04-24Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,April 24,2001
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 24th day of April,2001.
Meeting called to order by Mayor John Baudek.
Present:John Baudek,Mayor
Susan L.Doylen,Mayor ProTem
Trustees Jeff Barker
Stephen W.Gillette
David Habecker
Lori Jeffrey
G.Wayne Newsom
Also Present:Randy Repola,Ass’t.Town Administrator
Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk
Gregory A.White,Town Attorney
Absent:None
Mayor Baudek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ed Weaver commented on the lighting of the cross issue:he and others don’t
necessarily agree with lighting the cross year-round,however,they do agree with
seasonal lighting as it pertains to Christian celebrations.If funding is an issue,there are
certain residents who are willing to assist.
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS
Trustee Habecker commented that a family member was recently in a vehicular
accident and his life was saved due to using his seatbelt and deployment of the airbag,
and he urged everyone to use their seatbelts.
1.CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of):
1.Town Board Minutes dated April 10,2001.
2.Bills.
3.Committee Minutes:
A.Light &Power Committee,April 12,2001:
1.RMNP Underground Trenching Contract (to be reimbursed by the
NPS).
2.Fall River Hydro Plant Contract for Site Development Design.
4.Olympus Annexation and Rezoning #1 through 4 —Continue public hearing
from April 24,2001 to May 22,2001.
It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Gillette)the consent agenda be approved,and
it passed unanimously.
Board of Trustees -April 24,2001 -Page 2
2.ACTION ITEMS:
1.2001 ELECTRIC RELIABILITY STRATEGY PRESENTATION.Light and
Power Director Matzke introduced Mike Dahi/Platte River Power Authority,
who presented a slide program on Platte River’s reliability strategy,and,in
particular,what plans have been made to manage the critical summer season
peak demand.A question and answer period followed.Audience comments
were heard in support for increasing nuclear power with less emphasis given
to environmental concerns.Mayor Baudek expressed the Board’s
appreciation for the presentation,adding that the Town is a member of PRPA
who is owned by Ft.Collins,Longmont,Loveland and Estes Park,and thathe
and Director Matzke serve on the PRPA’s Board of Directors
2.TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT.
A.Outage overview -Weekend snowstorm.Assistant Town
Administrator Repola reviewed events beginning Saturday evening at
9:30 p.m.,April 21st:outages primarily occurred within a 2-mile radius;
270 personnel hours were expended with no reported injuries;3,800
customers may have sustained substantial outages;electric lines were
first coated with ice,followed by tree fires,followed by downed power
lines.Damage to the Distribution System is estimated at less than
$2,500.It is cleat that in areas where tree trimming is being conducted,
the storm affect was minimal.Appreciation was expressed to Director
Matzke and the Light &Power Dept.,Street Dept.,Parks Dept.,and Fire
Dept.
Trustee Barker cautioned residents to be cognizant of downed power
lines as they may be energized.
Town Attorney White commended Trustee Barker who served as the Town’s
spokesman before the House of Representatives,Local Government Committee,
speaking on the Marketing District Bill.Representative Fritz is the House Sponsor,and
a favorable Committee vote of 910 was obtained.The Bill now moves to the Finance
Committee.Senator Matsunaka is sponsoring the bill in the Senate.
Mayor Baudek noted that due to scheduling conflicts,the June 26th Town Board
meeting has been canceled,and,there being no further business,he adjourned the
meeting at 8:00 p.m.
ohn Baudek,Mayor
Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk