200405252nd Response of ID Power to Staff.pdf

BARTON L. KLINE ISB #1526
MONICA B. MOEN ISB #5734
Idaho Power Company
O. Box 70
Boise, Idaho 83707
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BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
Complainant
CITY OF EAGLE , IDAHO,
Respondent.
CASE NO~ IPC-04-
IDAHO POWER COMPANY'
RESPONSE TO SECOND PRODUCTION
REQUEST OF COMMISSION STAFF
COMES NOW, Idaho Power Company ("Idaho Power" or "the Company
and, in response to the Second Production Requests of the Commission Staff dated
May 10, 2004 , herewith submits the following information:
REQUEST NO. 11: Company witness Sikes describes in his testimony on
pages 8 and 9 how Idaho Power Company formed a Community Advisory Committee
(CAC) "to assist the Company in evaluating potential routes and in identifying important
criteria for selecting the eventual preferred route.
IDAHO POWER COMPANY'S RESPONSE TO SECOND
PRODUCTION REQUEST OF COMMISSION STAFF Page
Please provide a list of CAC members and the stakeholders they
represented.
Please describe how CAC members were recruited , and provide any
information/documentation used to solicit participation by local
representatives such as notices , fliers or direct mailings.
RESPONSE TO REQUEST NO. 11: (a) The Community Advisory
Committee (CAC) was comprised of interested residents of the study area. The CAC
Members were:
Terry Steach Nancy Arnell Reed Teuscher Lauren Friedman
G rant Ragsdale Saundra McDavid Richie & Kathy Catherine Hepner
Thomoson
Bryant Peck Vickie Purdy April Erickson Karen Johnson
Cheryl Preston Kevin Wheelock
(b)Please refer to the documents attached hereto as Attachment
11 (b).
The Response to this Request was prepared by Marc Patterson , Project
Manager Idaho Power Company, in consultation with Monica B. Moen , Attorney for
Idaho Power Company.
REQUEST NO. 12: Please provide an attendance list and any meeting
minutes, reports, or other information generated as a result of the four CAC meetings
described in Mr. Sike s testimony on page 8.
RESPONSE TO REQUEST NO. 12: Please refer to the documents
attached hereto as Attachment 12.
IDAHO POWER COMPANY'S RESPONSE TO SECOND
PRODUCTION REQUEST OF COMMISSION STAFF Page 2
The Response to this Request was prepared by Marc Patterson , Project
Manager, Idaho Power Company, in consultation with Monica B. Moen , Attorney for
Idaho Power Company.
REQUEST NO. 13: Please describe any other circumstances where, at
the request or order of a city or county government, the Company materially modified
an original electric facility project design , at higher cost, to accommodate aesthetic
concerns without surcharging local resident.
RESPONSE TO REQUEST NO. 13: Conditional Use Permits (CUP)
issued by various city and county governments when applicable, may contain
requirements for additional landscaping or other modifications as conditions of
approval. Typically, conditions have been required for substation site developments
and normally include screening and landscape design, which do not materially alter the
total project costs.
Recently, however, construction of the Joplin Substation , located near the
intersection of Cloverdale Road and Chinden Boulevard , required the construction of a
solid wall along two sides of the station yard as a condition of approval of that CUP
application. This modification for visual screening increased the project costs
approximately $125 000.
The Ada County Planning and Zoning Commission denied an application
for a CUP for a proposed substation near Victory Road and Locust Grove Road. The
subsequent relocation of the substation to the Stoddard site located southwest of
Meridian caused an net increase in project costs of approximately $910 000; not all of
those costs were attributed to the relocation , however.
IDAHO POWER COMPANY'S RESPONSE TO SECOND
PRODUCTION REQUEST OF COMMISSION STAFF Page 3
Relocation of the substation required that an additional 1.6 miles of 138
kV transmission be constructed to connect the new substation. Because the resulting
alignment occurred along Overland Road , a major traffic arterial through commercial
areas , instead of the proposed configuration on Victory Road , the Company elected to
construct the line so that it was capable of accommodating a future double-circuit. The
original design along Victory Road was designed for single-circuit construction with an
additional line section to be built south on Locust Grove Road at a future date.
Therefore, a portion of the net cost increase was directly related to the Company
decision to construct the line for a future double-circuit along the Overland Road
corridor to avoid additional future construction on a different route.
The Response to this Request was prepared by "Kip" David L. Sikes , P. E.
Distribution Planning Team Leader, Idaho Power Company, in consultation with Monica
B. Moen, Attorney for Idaho Power Company.
DATED at Boise, Idaho, this 24th day of May 2004.
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MONICA B. MOEN
Attorney for Idaho Power Company
IDAHO POWER COMPANY'S RESPONSE TO SECOND
PRODUCTION REQUEST OF COMMISSION STAFF Page 4
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this 24th day of May, 2004 , I served true and
correct copies of the above and foregoing IDAHO POWER COMPANY'S RESPONSE
TO SECOND PRODUCTION REQUEST OF COMMISSION STAFF to the following
parties:
Donald L. Howell
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Deputy Attorney General
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
472 W. Washington Street
O. Box 83720
Boise , Idaho 83720-0074
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Susan Buxton
Moore Smith
225 N. 9th Street, Suite 420
Boise , Idaho 83702
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City of Eagle
O. Box 1520
Eagle, Idaho 83616
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 22 2002
Lynette Berriochoa
[phone]
Iberriochoa~idahopower.com
Open House Scheduled for Eagle-Star Power Line Project
EAGLE - Idaho Power is hosting a public open house on Wednesday, March 6
from 5 to 7 p.m. at Eagle High School, 574 N. Park Lane in Eagle , to share information
on a proposed sub-transmission line.
As the valley grows, so does our system and we are hoping that Eagle and Star
residents will join us to learn about the project and provide feedback that will help us
identify a route for this new line " said Project Manager Marc Patterson.
The 138,000-volt (138-kV) line will originate from an existing source in Eagle and
run approximately 6 to 10 miles to the west, and tie into a planned substation in Star
near the corner of Plummer Lane and Hwy. 44.
We have an existing 138-kV line coming into Eagle from the east that we need
to extend to the west, and there are a few different routes we could take," said
Patterson. "Our goal at this open house is to display what we have and where we need
to be, and get feedback from the public on ways to do it"
Information will be available at the open house on the project need, alternative
routes , design and construction of the project, and more.
Patterson said that Idaho Power also will be forming a community advisory
committee and will be asking for participants at the open house. "We utilized a
community advisory committee on the Caldwell-Locust project and they were successful
in identifying an reviewing alternative routes and making a suggestion to the project
team for the final route.
. Idaho Power planning engineers anticipate a growth rate of approximately two
percent throughout the company s service area. They monitor growth and project when
and where electric load growth will occur. Based on those projections, Idaho Power
together with local jurisdictions and customers, devises a construction strategy that
stays ahead of the growth curve. The company invests about $40 million annually in
distribution, transmission , and substation projects related to growth and customer need.
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Star Substation and Sub-Transmission Line
Project Fact Sheet
An IDACORP Company
Project Need
Star Area has experienced steady growth in the last
ten years and is continuing to grow. This growth has
resulted in significant increases in electricity usage
within the Star Area that has severely strained Idaho
Power Company s existing electric facilities. In
order to continue to provide reliable electric service
to Star Area customers, and to meet existing and
future electrical capacity needs Idaho Power
Company plans to construct a new distribution
substation and 138 000-volt (138-kV) sub-
transmission line.
The fIrst phase of planning identified service
requirements for the future of the area and was
completed in 1999. The second phase of planning
which provided plans for development of the
facilities needed to properly serve that growth was
completed in 2000. This project is the result of those
activities.
Star Substation Sub-Transmission Line
Project Description
Star Substation is to be located east of the City
Star, between Plummer Lane and Highway 16. The
substation site is set back 625 feet north of Highway
44.
Initially, the substation will have one transformer and
associated switchgear. Ultimate build-out of the
substation would be two substation transformers and
switchgear and up to 8 distribution feeders to serve
the area customers.
A single pole, single circuit 138-kV sub-transmission
line is to be constructed to supply the new
distribution station. The line will originate in the
Eagle area. The sub-transmission line route will be
decided by utilizing public input.
The new sub-transmission line from Eagle to Star
will eventually become an alternative source to the
Eagle substation. Once the additional source to Eagle
is complete, it will improve operations and reliability
of the Eagle substation.
Project Schedule
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Star SubstationSite selection Jan. 2001 - Jun. 2001
Conditional Use Permit Oct. 2001 - July 2002
Station Construction Feb. 2004 - June 2004
Station in Service June 2004
Details
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Star Sub- Transmission Line
Approximate length: 5.0 miles
Structure type: Steel pole, single circuit
Structure heights: 70' - 85'
Structure spacing: 300' - 350'
Project Schedule Star Sub-Transmission Line
Route selection Oct. 2001 - Nov. 2002
Survey and engineering Jan. 2003 - Oct. 2003Permitting Feb. 2003 - June 2003
Right-of-way acquisition May 2003 - Dec. 2003
Construction Mar.2004 - May 2004Line in service June 2004
Route Selection Process for the New Line
Idaho Power will use a public input process to aid in the
selection of the route for the new sub-transmission line.
Community Advisory Committee (CAC) will be formed to
help identify routing criteria and issues of concern regarding
siting of the line. The CAC will consist of individuals from
affected local communities, organizations, and agencies.
Idaho Power will facilitate the CAC and line routing study.
The general process for selection of the preferred sub-
transmission line route is as follows:
1. Data Collection Preliminary Routing - Based upon
CAC input, a set of alternative line routes and
associated routing criteria will be developed; The
appropriate data will then be collected.
2. Suggestions for a Preferred Line Route - The CAC
will review the public input from the open house and
evaluate the line study data. The CAC will then
provide input and suggestions to IPC for a preferred
line route.
3. Selection of the Preferred Line Route - Idaho Power
will evaluate the suggestion~ from the CAC and will
then select the preferred sub-transmission line route.
Where possible, existing line ,routes and facilities will
be used to minimize new line impacts. It is desired to
have the selection made by July 2002.
Questions? Comments?
If you have questions about the project, or have information
you wish to be considered, please contact:
Marc Patterson, Project Manager
Idaho Power Company
O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707
Phone: [phone]
MarcP atterson~idahopower. com
e-mail: MarcPatterson(tpjdahopower.com
Layne Dodson, Community Relations Rep.
Idaho Power Company
POBox
Boise, ID 83707
Phone: [phone]
e-mail: ldodson~idahopower.com
7/19/02
Eagle-Star Sub-transmission Line Project
Q&A
Why does Idaho Power Conlpany need to build the Star Substation and the sub-
transmission line?
Western Ada County has experienced steady growth in the last twenty years and
is continuing to grow. This growth has resulted in significant increases in
electricity usage in the Eagle and Star areas, straining Idaho Power Company
existing electric facilities. In order to continue to provide reliable electric service
to area customers, and to meet existing and future electrical capacity needs, Idaho
Power Company plans to construct a new distribution substation and 138 000 volt
(138-kV) sub-transmission line. The new station is needed because of increased
demand for electricity in this area.
Why was this substation location selected?
Many factors are considered when siting a substation facility. The company
considers load proximity, growth patterns, load growth, access to transmission
and distribution lines, public concern, site preparation, transportation access, cost
zoning, security, environmental impact, system reliability and voltage regulation.
Where possible, the company tries to locate in areas that minimize the impact on
residential and prime agricultural areas.
The proposed site for Star Substation is within an area that has been proposed for
commercial and light industrial uses.
Where will the sub-transmission line be located?
Idaho Power is holding a public open house and will be convening a community
advisory committee to help determine a preferred route. The study area extends
from the Boise River north to Floating Feather Road and from Hwy 55 west to
Plummer Lane.
Based on public input and the Citizens Advisory Committee process, Idaho Power
plans to identify and announce a preferred route by the end of this year.
Will the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) select the line route?
The CAC's responsibility is to review the line route options, the relevant data, and
then provide a preferred line route selection to Idaho Power Company. Idaho
Power Company then makes the final line route selection.
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Eagle-Star Sub-transmission Line Project
Q&A
Why can t the existing lines be used for this project?
The existing sub-transmission line from Eagle to Star is not adequate for the
proposed voltage and designed loading of the sub-transmission line. However
the existing line route is one of several options being considered.
What will the sub-transmission line look like?
The single-pole line will be constructed to accommodate one 138-kV sub-
transmission circuit as well as distribution circuits underneath to serve local
customers. The height of the poles will be approximately 70' to 80', and the
poles will be spaced about 300 feet apart.
How much Right-Of- Way will be needed for the line?
A 138kV sub-transmission line requires about 50 feet of right-of-way. However
when the line is built along a public road, the line can be constructed either
entirely in road right-of-way or partially in road right-of-way and partially in a
private easement right-of-way.
Why must the electricity source for the Star Substation come from the east?
Other sub-transmission sources were initially considered for the Star Substation
but those routes were significantly longer and therefore not cost effective when
compared to building a line from the Eagle area. In addition, the line from Eagle
fits into the long-range plan to provide a second electricity path to Eagle, thus
. improving reliability in the area.
How does this line help Eagle?
The line from Eagle to Star will be extended in the future to connect to another
electric source, creating a loop. This is part of the long-range plan to bring two
electric sources to each of Idaho Power s substation. At that time, Eagle will have
an alternate source rather than the single source it has now. The second source
will provide a backup and will improve the reliability of the station s operation.
Will the new Garnett generation plant be able to provide the power needed for Star?
Ida- West's Garnett generating facility will supply power to Idaho Power s electric
transmission system, along with power produced at our hydroelectric and coal-
fired facilities and other power we purchase through the energy market. The
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Eagle-Star Sub-transmission Line Project
Q&A
complex system of transmission lines, sub-transmission lines, substations, and
distribution lines that are operated by Idaho Power sends the energy from all those
sources safely into the businesses and homes of our customers. In order to meet
increasing load requirements, new lines and substations must continue to be
constructed to get that power where it is needed. The new line and substation into
the Star community will be part of that complex system and will supply power to
customers from all of Idaho Power s electricity sources.
Can you construct the sub-transmission line underground?
Idaho Power Company currently does not own or operate any underground
transmission facilities. Although an effort is made to keep abreast of developing
technology and to include it as an option when designing new transmission
facilities, engineering and operating experience is very limited. At present, we
have no mechanism to respond to requests for underground transmission; it is a
non-standard service. When a situation arises that requires further consideration
of underground transmission, special rules will have to be developed to provide
the service on a basis that is fair and equitable to all customers.
Our company is regulated for overhead lines only. This means that the Idaho
Public Utilities Commission considers overhead line construction costs as
reasonable and adequate, but requestors of underground lines must bear the
additional costs, typically four to seven times that of equivalent overhead
facilities.
Are there any health risks associated with the sub-transmission line?
Electricity and electric appliances and devices are constant and ever-present
companions to our daily lives. Wherever electricity is used, it is accompanied by
electric and magnetic fields (EMF). EMF is a natural phenomenon where invisible
lines of force exist whenever electricity flows through a conductor such as house
wiring, electric transmission and distribution lines, appliances and motors.
For a number of years, there has been public concern over the possible impacts
EMF could have on human health. Some studies have shown a statistical
association between EMF and certain diseases, while other studies have failed to
show this relationship. Ongoing research into EMF has detected no cause-and-
effect relationship between EMF and disease. While EMF can produce biological
effects, it is still unclear whether these effects are of any consequence to human
health.
Idaho Power is committed to addressing EMF concerns among its customers and
is continuing to monitor the scientific and regulatory developments surrounding
the EMF issue. The company, through its membership in the Edison Electric
Institute, is helping to fund continuing EMF research.
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Eagle-Star Sub-transmission Line Project
Q&A
It is important to note that in 1997 the National Academy of Sciences stated that
after 17 years of research encompassing more than 500 studies, there is no
conclusive evidence that electromagnetic fields playa role in the development of
cancer, reproductive and developmental abnonnalities, or learning and behavioral
problems. In 1999 the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
concluded that the evidence of a risk of cancer and other human disease from the
electric and magnetic fields around power lines is "weak." Although such
findings alleviate concerns over health threats from EMF, research continues.
Idaho Power is working hard to stay infonned on EMF-related developments.
Idaho Power maintains a library of publications relevant to EMF research
legislation and related issues. This infonnation is accessible to Idaho Power
customers and employees and other interested parties wishing to review it.
To supplement this infonnation, Idaho Power will take measurements of magnetic
field levels at customers' homes and businesses upon their request. Idaho Power
provides this service to assist customers in gaining specific infonnation on EMF.
For those customers with concerns specific to Idaho Power facilities, company
representatives will communicate directly with the customer and provide
requested on-site measurements of the EMF levels associated with the facilities.
Idaho Power will consider EMF levels in the design and siting of new
transmission lines.
Will this affect my property value?
There are many factors that contribute to the value of property. There are few
studies available that try to measure the impact of transmission lines on residential
property values. One of the most comprehensive studies by Steven C.
Bottemiller, James M. Cahill and J.R. Cowger was published in the July/August
2000 issue of Right of Way magazine. Using paired sales in three metropolitan
areas in the Pacific Northwest, analysis of the sales data indicates that high-
voltage transmission lines had minimal impacts on residential property values in
these areas.
What is the schedule for the project?
Pennit applications for the line route will be submitted in early 2003. Surveying
and design work also will begin early next year and will continue through next
summer and fall. Construction will begin in spring 2004 on both the substation
and the sub-transmission line and they should be in service by June 2004.
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DARK ILLUSTRATION
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SEE CASE FILE
This questionnaire is designed to help identify issues related to the route
selection for the proposed 138 OOO-volt overhead sub-transmission line
from the Eagle area to the Star Substation. Your answers will assist the
study team in understanding public interests and concerns and will allow
the team to incorporate this information in the route selection process.
Please complete this questionnaire after you have reviewed the
information presented in the open house today. Thank you for your input.
PROJECT NEED1. Do you believe the need for this transmission line has been explained adequately?Yes No Uncertain
If No or Uncertain, what additional infonnation would be helpful to you?
LINE ROUTING CONSIDERATIONS
2. The routing of a transmission line involves many considerations. Please mark an X next to your
top three (3) factors for routing the line.
Minimize the number of residences within 150 of the line
Minimize the number of businesses within 150 of the line
Minimize the total line length
Utilize existing transportation corridors
Minimize the trimming or removal of mature trees
Minimize the total cost of the line
Other
Other
If you would like to comment further on any of the above factors, or identify any other factors
that you feel should be considered, please use the space below and/or on page 3.
The route alternatives cross several land use types and follow different land use features. Please
rate the acceptability of a transmission line in respect to each of the following locations from I
(preferable) to 3 (unacceptable). Circle the appropriate number for each location.Location Preferable Acceptable Unacceptable
Along county roads
Along state or U.S. highways
Along city streets Along existing line routes
If you have a concern with a particular transmission line segment(s) shown on the display of
alternative routes and on the map in this questionnaire, please indicate the segment number and
describe your concern.
Segment No.Concern
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Which of the following applies to your situation?
a. Potential line route is near my home.
b. Potential line route is near my business.
c. Other, please specify
Do you believe the public open house fonnat and the infonnation provided was helpful for your
understanding of the project?
Open House F onnat:
Infonnation Provided:
Yes
Yes
Name Phone
Address
e-mail
Would you like to participate in the Community Advisory Committee?
If so, please provide the above infonnation so we may contact you.
Yes
We value your input! After completing this questionnaire, please leave it in the box provided. If you
need to take it with you, please mail it to:
Marc Patterson
Idaho Power Company
O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707
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Limit total number of members to 15. No more than 1 from any single subdivision.
Select members along the route in a manor that covers the route and emphasizes those
areas with more residences impacted.
The plan will be:
A. Select 1 from Star area.
B. Select 2 from downtown Eagle.
C. Select 5 along Highway 44/State Street.
D. Select 7 along Floating Feather.
Select specific volunteers to meet the rules as follows.
A. The person suggested by the Star City Council to represent the Star area.
B. The persons suggested by the Eagle City Council or Eagle Mayor to represent
downtown Eagle.
C. One from each of the following groups to represent Highway 44/State Street.
a. Questionnaire
b. Questionnaire 15
c. Questionnaire d. Questionnaire 6 or 7 or 63e. Questionnaire 14
D. One from each of the following groups to represent Floating Feather.a. Questionnaire 8
b. Questionnaire c. Questionnaire 3 or 17d. Questionnaire 13 or 23e. Questionnaire 22 or 10 or f. Questionnaire 1 or 12
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The CAC is for:
You filled out a questionnaire either during or after the Wed.
March 6 open house and volunteered to be considered for the
Community Advisory Committee
1. Wanted to verify that you are still interested in helping on
the committee
Eagle to Star sub-transmission line
Plan to complete the committee in three meetings
First meeting is planned for April 3rd at 5:30 pm
1. Will last for about 2 to 3 hours
2. Includes dinner
Second Meeting is planned for April 24th & 3rd meeting will be
about 3 weeks after that.
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IDAHO POWER COMPANY
CASE NO. IPC- E-O4-
SECOND PRODUCTION REQUEST
COMMISSION STAFF
TT A CHMENT TO
RESPONSE TO
REQUEST NO.
March 21 , 2002
Dear Community Advisory Committee Member:
Subject: Eagle to Star Sub-Transmission Line Project
First of all, let me express my thanks to you for taking the time to participate on the Eagle to Star Sub-
transmission line Community Advisory Committee (CAC). The first CAC meeting will be held on Aprilrd from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Eagle Senior Center. At this initial meeting we will review the project
and begin the process of determining which issues are most relevant and important to consider in
selecting the preferred line route.
The meeting agenda is listed below. We will start the meeting at 5:30, but will then take a break at 6:30
to eat dinner. My goal is to be done by 7:30 , but I have allowed time for questions at the end of the
agenda, which may push the end of the meeting to 8:00.
AGENDA
CAC Meeting Number
Eagle to Star Sub-Transmission Project
Welcome and introductions - Marc Patterson
Opening comments- Marc Patterson
Objectives and ground rules for CAC - Layne Dodson
Overview of Basic Power System - Marc Patterson
Description and need for project - Marc Patterson
Study area and preliminary routes - Jeff Lincoln
CAC members identify top three criteria for route selection
Set date for next meeting (April 24
Questions
Sincerely,
Marc Patterson, P.
Project Manager
Idaho Power Company
Eagle - Star Transmission Project
Meeting # 1 of the Community Advisory Committee
April 3 , 2002
Meeting Notes
CAC Members Present: Cheryl Preston, Karen Johnson, April Erickson, Bryant Peck
Catherine Hepner, Kathy Thompson, Saundra McDavid, Grant Ragsdale, Lauren
Friedman, Reed Teuscher, Dennis Baker, Nancy Amell, Vickie Purdy, and Terry Steach.
IPCo: Marc Patterson, Jeff Lincoln, Layne Dodson, and Kirsten Casterline
Welcome & Introductions - Layne Dodson
Handouts: Hard Copy of Power Point Presentation
Route Map
Questi onnaire
Opening Comments Marc Patterson
Discussed the need for public input.
Objectives and Ground Rules for CAC - Layne Dodson
Discussed the CAC's objective with a Power Point presentation.
Discussed the need for the new line and Idaho Power Company s route criteria.
Overview of Basic Power System Marc Patterson
Q: Where is the distribution line located on the pole?
A: The static wire is located at the top of the pole, then the sub-transmission line, and
finally the distribution line.
Q: Will the existing distribution poles remain or added to the new poles?
A: Steel transmission poles will replace either the wood poles or the steel poles will be
located on the opposite side of the existing distribution.
Q: Are taller poles safer?
A: Codes have been established based on the voltage. The higher the voltage is the
higher the pole is required to be.
Q: How does EMF affect us?
A: According to researchers, there are no known health risks associated with EMFs.
Q: Do additional substations add more protection against surges?
A: In general, an additional substation will not impact any surges that are experienced
on the sub-transmission system. However, for outages initiated on the distribution
system, the additional feeders from the new substation will reduce the exposure to them.
Q: Why can t IPCo put this line underground?
A: The Public Utility Commission (PUC) regulates IPCo as an overhead utility. When a
customer requests underground service, and IPCo can supply adequate overhead power
the custOlner is responsible for the difference. To date, Idaho Power does not have
transmission or sub-transmission lines underground.
Break for Dinner 6:30
Study Area and Prelitninary Routes & Design Criteria - Jeff Lincoln
Q: What area does Right of Way (ROW) cover?
A: ROW does not only cover the ground area but also the space sun-ounding the line.
Taller poles may be required to accommodate larger objects, such as buildings.
Q: How do 90-degree angles affect the line?
A: The larger the angle of the line the more stress is put on the poles. The pole size
must be increased to support itself.
Q: What is the average pole size for this project?
A: The circumference of the average pole size for this project is approximately 66
inches.
Q: How does vertical angle affect the poles?
A: V erticalload does not have a big impact on the pole.
Q: Can structures cross the highway?
A: IPCo may obtain a pennit to cross the highway. The structures will need to be
stronger.
Marc passed out the survey. Project survey was completed by the committee and
collected by IPCo.
Action Item:
Supply data on underground and repair costs Marc
Adjourned: 8:30pm
April 16, 2002
Dear Community Advisory Committee Member:
Subject: Eagle to Star Sub-Transmission Line Project
The first Eagle to Star Sub-transmission line Community Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting was held
on April 3rd from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Eagle Senior Center. The notes for that meeting are included
with this letter. The second CAC meeting is scheduled for April 24th at the same time and location and
will include a review of the proposed routes.
The meeting agenda is listed below. We will start the meeting at 5:30, and are planning a bus ride
along the proposed routes at the beginning of the meeting so it will be important that you arrive on time.
As at the last meeting, we will provide dinner during the meeting for the CAC members.
AGENDA
CAC Meeting Number 2
April 24, 2002
Eagle to Star Sub-Transmission Project
5:30pm
5:35pm
5:40pm
5:45pm
7:00pm
7:30pm
7:40pm
7:50pm
8:00pm
Welcome & Introductions - Layne
Review CAC Purpose - Layne
Review Route Map - Jeff
Bus Ride - All
Return to Center for Dinner
Underground Cost Estimate - Jeff
Questions & Comments on Routing Criteria - Marc
Survey Results & Route Selection - Marc
Set Date for Next Meeting; Meeting Adjourned
Sincerely,
Marc Patterson, P.
Project Manager
Idaho Power Company
Eagle - Star Transmission Project
Meeting #2 of the Community Advisory Committee
April 24, 2002
Meeting Notes
CAC Members Present: Cheryl Preston, April Erickson, Catherine Hepner, Kathy
Thompson, Saundra McDavid, Lauren Friedman, Reed Teuscher, Terry Steach, Kevin
Wheelock, and Phil Bandy.
IPCo: Marc Patterson, Jeff Lincoln, Layne Dodson, and Kirsten Casterline
Review CAC Purpose - Layne Dodson
Handouts: Hard Copy of Power Point Presentation
Survey Results
Underground Sub-Transmission Labor and Material Cost Estimate
Review Route Map - Jeff Lincoln
Bus Ride Along All Proposed Routes - Jeff Lincoln
Looked at existing 138kV line along State Street.
Observed proximity to residences and line angles.
Observed existing facilities and potential conflicts.
Discussed the new line and Idaho Power Company s route criteria.
Break for Dinner
Underground Subtransmission Cost Estimates - Jeff Lincoln
- Reviewed cost estimate for approximately one mile of underground construction for
the new 138kV line.
Open Discussion on Survey Results and Route Selection - Layne Dodson, Marc
Patterson, and Jeff Lincoln
The top survey result concern was residential impact.
Discussed dropping the Floating Feather segments from consideration.
Discussed cost differences for the by-pass and highway 44 route depending on north or
south side alignment.
Discussed right of way issues along the by-pass.
Suggested considerations: 1. Some areas already have multiple lines; so don t impact a
new area. 2. Place line along State Street through Eagle. 3. Build the line underground
along by-pass then overhead the rest of the way to Star.
Action Item:
Determine cost differences for the route alternatives - Jeff Lincoln
May 15, 2002
Dear Community Advisory Committee Member:
Subject: Eagle to Star Sub-Transmission Line Project
The second Eagle to Star Sub-transmission line Community Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting was
held on April 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Eagle Senior Center. The notes for that meeting are
included with this letter. The third CAC meeting is scheduled for May 15 at the same time and location.
The meeting will include a review of data to be collected for line route segments and discussion on the
remaining route options.
The meeting agenda is listed below. We will start at 5:30. As at the last meeting, we will provide dinner
during the meeting for the CAC members.
AGENDA
CAC Meeting Number Three
May 22, 2002
Eagle to Star Sub-Transmission Project
5:30pm
5:35pm
5:55pm
6:30pm
7:00pm
8:00pm
Welcome & Introductions - Layne
Recap Last Meeting - Layne
Discuss Data Collection for Line Segments - Marc
Dinner - All
Discuss Remaining Route Options - Layne
Meeting Adjourned
Sincerely,
MarcPatterson, P.
Project Manager
Idaho Power Company
Eagle - Star Transmission Project
Meeting #3 of the Community Advisory Committee
May 22, 2002
Meeting Notes
CAC Men1bers Present: Cheryl Preston, April Erickson, Catherine Hepner, Kathy
Thompson, Saundra McDavid, Lauren Friedman, Reed Teuscher, TeITY Steach, Kevin
Wheelock, and BaITY Burnell.
IPCo: Marc Patterson, Jeff Lincoln, Layne Dodson, and Kirsten Casterline
Recap Last Meeting - Layne Dodson
Handouts: Hard Copy of Power Point Presentation
Open House Questionnaire Results
Discuss Data to be collected for Line Segments Marc Patterson
The two routes to be reviewed are the Hwy 44 route and the State Street route.
IPCo will release the colnmittee member s names at the next public open house.
The CAC top three criteria for route selection:
Minimize residential impact
Use of existing routes
Minimize length
Action Item: Marc will bring comments related to this project from the IPCo web site to
the committee.
Discuss Remaining Route Options - Layne Dodson
In order to detennine the route, the following data will be collected for route criteria:
Tree count 50-foot span (impact, removal, & trimming)
Existing ROW
House count 300ft. from edge of ROW
Count of residential , agricultural, commercial , and industrial (in order of importance to
avoid).
Segment construction cost estimates
Look at route of segments 3 , 7 12 (3 West and 7 South, the rest following
existing line route)
Eliminate segment 2 (ROW issues).
Action Item: When the routes are presented to the City Council, IPCo will make a note
to the council that the committee majority was in favor of underground transmission on
segment 1 but felt that it was cost prohibitive.
Adjourned 8 :00 p.
Eagle - Star Transmission Project
Meeting #4 of the Community Advisory Committee
June 12, 2002
Meeting Notes
CAC Members Present: Cheryl Preston, April Erickson, Catherine Hepner, Reed
Teuscher, TelTY Steach, Kevin Wheelock, and Barry Burnell.
IPCo: Marc Patterson, Jeff Lincoln, Layne Dodson, and Kirsten Casterline
Recap Last Meeting - Layne Dodson
Handouts: Meeting Agenda
Meeting Notes from OS/22/02
Hard Copy of Power Point Presentation
Routing Process
Route Selection:
The committee reviewed the data collected for all the line route options. The data
supports selecting the line route preferred by the committee. The selected route follows
the bypass and Hwy 44. The powerline centerline will most likely be in the existing
alignment where poles exist. Along the route where there are no poles the centerline has
yet to be determined.
Future Steps:
1. IPCo will send out a Neighborhood News letter informing the community of
the progress made by the CAC, which will include the prefelTed transmission
line route.
2. A second public open house will beheld and the committee member s names
will be given to the public at that time.
3. IPCo will begin the jurisdictional process
Action Item: Remove "but" from the statement regarding underground transmission for
the City Council and rephrase request to clarify the committees concerns. Suggestions
were received from Mr. Burnell, via email.
When the routes are presented to the City Council, IPCo will note to the council that the
committee majority was in favor of underground transmission on segment one; however
the high cost of underground transmission and the lower prioritization ranking that
resulted did not lead to selecting a route with this segment. Assuming Idaho Code
would require the party requesting the underground transmission to pay for the cost
difference between the overhead and underground costs, the committee did not feel
empowered to make a recommendation to IPCo that might obligate the citizens of Eagle
to higher power rates.
Dinner
Adjourned 7:00 p.
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