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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19611030 Aspen~ Colorado ~ Special Meeting Aspen City Council October 30, 196g The Council met at 7:30 PM with representatives from Merrick and Go. to discuss plans for the electric system. Present were Councilmen James, Beyer and Braun, Attorney Stewart and Mr. LeCuyer and Mr. Frost. Councilman Braunwas acting chairman. Mr. LeOuyer referred to wa~e~ ~aps ~ompile~ from maps f~ished by Mr. Wurl. Merrick and Co. will retain orlglna, an~ will ~urnish lette~ to the effect that this Water maps original is the property of the City of Aspen. They will return maps furnished by Wurl from which the original was.made. Mr, LeCuyer suggested that one cppy be kept up to date with all changes and corrections. Purchase of transformer was then discussed, and Mr. LeCuyer re:~ommended that the Purchase City buy General Electric model, to match what the city now has, and'because it can be Transformer serviced in Denver. A motion was'made by Beyer, seconded by James, to purchase a Gen- eral Electric transformer which will match in all ~espects the three now in use, upon recommendation of Edward LeCuyer. Carried unanimously. Mr. LeCuyer will tell Tom Mad- dalone that this can be se~ o~ timber, and that it is not necessary to pour cement at this time. The purchase of additional transformers will depend, on load grOwth. Mr. LeCuyer Said that electric maps have been field checked, that they have re- Electric drafted all lines at their expense, and maps will be'cor~/ned into one for display. They Maps left one set for the Electric Department, and will send four more sets. Contracts were then discussed - long range plannin~ and general services contracts. Discussed - rotten power poles. underground wiring for street lights. Further discussion on contracts - cost could be set on long range planning, but Contracts general services would depend on time and work involved. Mr. LeCuyer referred to system planning contract-amount $2000.O0-which includes an analysis of the present sys- tem - bound-and map data. They will then go over this and project the long r~nge plan based on the load growth, but extra work involved would not be included in the contract. Discussed - whether planning services should cover electric system only, or all departments, and Council agreed that at'this time it should apply only to the electric system. Recommendations should be give~ to Council in ample time to provide in the budget for expense~ each year. Source of power would be considered, also whether City could generate own power; and the feasibility of Shale Bluffs, but this would require separate contract. The outstanding bill of $~2.~7 witA the Colorado Association of M~ni6ipal Ut!l- Colo. Ass'n/e~ ities was discussed, ~nd a motion was made by Beyer, seconded by James, to pay this Mun. Utiliti assessment for 1960. Carried unanimously. Pay. Mr. LeOuyer said the work plan for each year would be read~ prior to September 1 of each~yearo Mr. Braun suggested that Merrick and Company furnish letter showing their qualifi- Long range cations and desire to serve the City. Long range planning will be considered at next planning. regular meeting. Rate adjus~ment would be special job on which they would make recommendations Rate after analysis of system, adjustment Mr. LeC~yer-recommendatlons: 137 Aspen, Colorado Special Meeting, Aspen City Council Oct. 30, 1961, Cont'd. By-pass Breaker Break up Service Areas - sectionalizing Reclosures He will let Council know what~reclosures will cost at next meeting - Nov. 6. Mr. LeCuyer referred to desire of Mountain States Tel and Tel Co. to enter into Mt. States- an agreement with the City for joint use of power poles, and it was suggested that Poles- tree Mr. Meadows of the phone company come to a Council meeting after Mr. LeCuyer talks trimming to him, as Council agreed that this matter should be considered. Discussed - charging Mountain States Tel and Tel for trimming of trees that iht ~'~fered with their lines. Contract Mr. Frost said they will have three copies of the long range contract for pre- sentation at the November 6 meeting. Representation at the next meeting of the Colorado Association of Municipal Utilities was discussed, and Council agreed that the City should continue to be a member. The cost of representation by Mr. Frost at the Colorado Springs meeting is $74i00. The meeting was adjourned at ~1:30 PM.