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Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, May 15, 2008
Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE of
the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the
Town Hall in said Town of Estes Park on the 15t' day of May, 2008.
Committee: Chair Eisenlauer, Trustees Ericson and Homeier
Attending: Chair Eisenlauer, Trustees Ericson and Homeier
Also Attending: Town Administrator Halburnt, Deputy Town Administrator
Richardson, Chief Kufeld, Chief Dorman, and Deputy Clerk
Deats
Absent: None
Chair Eisenlauer called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT.
None
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
HUB JUVENILE ASSESSMENT CENTER IGA — REQUEST APPROVAL.
Juveniles who are taken into custody for violent or serious felony crimes are processed
through the Larimer County Human Services Department Juvenile Assessment Center,
known as the HUB. The juvenile offender is screened and services are rendered, or the
individual is placed in a juvenile detention facility. Certain costs are associated with
these juvenile cases, one of the most common being transportation to the detention
facility and to and from court. County law enforcement agencies have agreed to
contribute to the cost of operating the HUB and to pay their share of costs related to
juvenile transports. Staff participated in the development of the IGA with a term
beginning January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2012, and negotiated a set fee based
on historical data and the projected future needs of the Estes Park Police Department.
The fee will pay for court transport fees and transport of the juvenile to the HUB facility.
Based upon estimates provided by the Larimer County Human Services Department the
costs are not expected to exceed the $1700 budgeted in 101-2100-421-22-98. Future
costs will be determined based on usage and therefore budgeted accordingly. The
Committee recommends approval of the IGA for juvenile transport services to the
HUB at a cost for 2008 not to exceed $1700 from account #101-2100-421-22-98
budgeted.
REPORTS.
1. Public Safety Fair Update — Officer Solano reported on the Public Safety Fair
scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. at the
Fairgrounds. The Fair has evolved over the past 17 years from the Estes Park
Bike Rodeo to the current event which is made possible by over $2,600 in
donations from approximately 35 donors. Highlights of the fair include:
demonstrations by the Rope Rescue team from Rocky Mountain National Park,
the Larimer County Dog Rescue, LETA, and the Estes Park Fire Department;
visits from Smokey the Bear and Sparky the Fire Dog; a skateboard competition;
jump castles; and informational booths. In addition, Flight for Life helicopters and
a Blackhawk helicopter will be on the premises for viewing.
2. 1st Quarter Statistics — Chief Kufeld presented a report containing statistics for
the first quarter of 2008 including the total number of calls for service; the
number of 911 calls received; the number of administrative calls received; and
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the number of arrests/disposition of cases. He commented on the positive role of
the restorative justice program, the availability and capabilities of reverse 911
service, and discussions taking place regarding the possible relocation of the
dispatch center. Chief Kufeld stated that at this time, there are no plans to move
the center and that current discussion is precipitated by staffing costs, and is
specific to calls coming into the dispatch center between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
REPORTS.
1. Firefighter II Academy — Chief Dorman reported that the fire department hosted a
voluntary Firefighter II Academy which ran from January to April. 12 members of
the department participated in the class that was taught by Chief Dorman. The
Firefighter II course included information related to technical skills, teamwork,
flammable liquid fires, and vehicle extrications. Chief Dorman stated that Derek
Rosenquist will begin his duties as the Fire Department Training Officer on May
23rd.
2. WUI Educational Coordinator Position/Wildfire Fair — Wildland Urban Interface
Educational Coordinator Sue Pinkham reported on activities slated for this
season. She provides information on wildfire mitigation and creating defensible
space, at the Duck Race, the Tree Symposium, the Public Safety/Wildfire Fair,
the Farmers Market, the Heritage Festival, and the Elk Festival. She plans to
record public service announcements for airing during the summer on local radio
stations KEPL and KREV and continues to work on the Community Wildfire
Protection Plan.
3. Wildfire Refresher Training — The annual wildfire refresher training has been
completed in preparation for the upcoming wildland fire season. The training
included information on fire behavior and emphasized safety and survival skills.
Firefighters who complete the wildfire training receive their "red card" and
become certified at a national level which allows them to respond to a national -
commanded fire.
4. Hose Coupler Purchase — The Volunteer Fire Department purchased a used
hose coupler which can be utilized to repair hose that previously had to be
discarded. The Committee recommended staff include this story in a future
edition of the Bugle.
There being no further business, Chair Eisenlauer adjourned the meeting at 9:00 a.m.
Cynthia Deats, Deputy Town Clerk
APPROVED
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