HomeMy WebLinkAboutElectric Board - Minutes - 08/16/2006Fort Collins Utilities Electric Board Minutes
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Electric Board Chair
John Morris 377-8221
Electric Board Vice Chair
Dan Bihn 218-1962
City Council Liaison
Kurt Kastein
Staff Liaison
DeEtta Carr 221-6702
Roll Call:
Board Present
Chairperson John Morris, Vice -Chair Dan Bihn, Tom Bamish, Alison Mason and Steve Wolley
Board Absent
John Harris and Jeff Lebesch
Staff Present:
Kraig Bader, Patti Bigner, Bill Bray, Terri Bryant, DeEtta Carr, Eric Dahlgren, Joyce Grenz,
Sharon Held, Bob Micek, Mike Smith, and Ellen Switzer
Meeting Convened
Chairperson John Morris called the meeting to order at 5:44 p.m. A discussion was held as to
what time future meetings should start. It was decided to serve dinner at 5:15 and to start the
meeting at 5:30 p.m. The time for dinner and to start the meeting will be on the agenda.
Citizen Participation
There was no public comment.
Approve Minutes of June 21, 2006 Meeting
Board member Steve Wooley made a motion, seconded by Board member Alison Mason to
approve the minutes of the June 21, 2006 meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
Hot Shot Presentation
Gary Schroeder, Energy Services Engineer gave a presentation on the Hot Shot Program. The
program was designed to reduce the peak demand on the electric system. Each year, about 2,000
residents participate with a digital control unit (DCU) wired to their electric hot water heater.
The program has been in use since 1982. A recent review and analysis of the program benefits
the review team's decision to keep the program and update it.
Electric Board Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
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After the upgrade, the system is software -based with a lot more options. The new software has
multiple work stations, Ethernet communications, remote programmable DCUs, more
scheduling/control options, some feed back capabilities, e-mail notification, DCUs
programmable/readable with Palm, and database capabilities. Our Supervisory Control
Operations (SCO) has interface on their screens which passes through Ethernet to the Harmony
substation.
Update for 2006/2007 Budget
Terri Bryant, Utilities Finance & Budget Manager and Ellen Switzer, Utilities Financial
Operations Manager gave an update for the 2006-2007 budget. As of July 31, 2006, the revenues
and expenses are on target with budget projections. Compared with the year 2005, there was no
increase in 2006 operating expenses. Other points include:
• Development in Fort Collins is way down.
• No rate increase for 2007.
• Small increase in 2008 and 2011.
• All financial policies will be met.
Some of the challenges facing Fort Collins Utilities is future annexations, increase material cost
and lead time, and the ability to retain and recruit engineering and field employees. Members of
the Electric Board expressed support for employee raises as a way to reduce turnover. The
Electric Board is sending a memo to the City Manager in support of Utilities keeping their raises.
Other Business
Need to discuss future agenda items and the work plan at the September or October meeting. A
draft of the Platte River Power Authority Resource Plan will be presented at a future meeting.
Adjournment
Board member Dan Bihn made a motion, seconded by Board member Tom Bamish to adjourn.
The motion passed unanimously and was adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
c Grenz, Electric oard�B' Secretary
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