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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Safety Committee 2008-09-18RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, September 18, 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 18th day of September, 2008. Committee: Attending: Also Attending: Chair Eisenlauer, Trustees Ericson and Homeier All Deputy Town Administrator Richardson, Chief Kufeld, Chief Dorman, Training Captain Rosenquist and Clerk Williamson Absent: Town Administrator Halburnt Chair Eisenlauer called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. PUBLIC COMMENT None. POLICE DEPARTMENT Halloween Street Road Closure — Request Approval. The Police Department requests the closure of Elkhorn Ave. to vehicular traffic from Spruce Drive to East Riverside Drive during the hours from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on October 31, 2008 for the traditional Halloween activities. The Committee recommends approval of the street closure as described above. Report: 1. Introduction of Officer Robertson: Chief Kufeld introduced Caleb Robertson a new patrol officer. FIRE DEPARTMENT Firework Permit for Park R-3 School District — Request Approval. The High School has requested a fireworks permit to perform a fireworks display during the Homecoming Show at the football game on September 26, 2008. The show would consist of sparklers and a concussion display during the performance. The applicant has hired a licensed pyro-technician for the display. Staff recommends approval of the permit with conditions of approval: • Contingent on fire restrictions. • The Fire Chief or his designee may cancel the permit at anytime if conditions are deemed unsafe. • A safety perimeter around the display per NFPA standards shall be maintained. • A type "A" or "ABC" fire extinguisher shall be on hand at the site. • A list of the exact type and size of all of the fireworks shall be submitted to the Fire Department for approval prior to the event. • The Town of Estes Park shall be named as additional insured on the applicant's liability insurance. After further discussion, the Committee recommends approval of the fireworks permit for the Park R-3 School District's Homecoming show on September 26, 2008. 1. Fire Department Training: Training Captain Rosenquist presented a U-Tube video of a recent training conducted at the YMCA and produced by the Estes Park News. Trustee Ericson stated the video would be an excellent recruiting RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Safety Committee — September 18, 2008 — Page 2 tool for the Fire Department and suggested it air on the pubic access channel 12. Chair Eisenlauer suggested a small portion of the video should be shown to the entire Town Board. Training Captain Rosenquist stated monthly trainings have been conducted in addition to the YMCA training with Glen Haven and Pinewood Springs participating in some of the trainings. 2. CWPP Development and Open House Update: Wildland Urban Interface Educational Coordinator Sue Pinkham reported an open house was held on September 10th to present the risk assessment (values at risk) conducted for the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). The next step includes determining the priorities for mitigation efforts and developing an action plan with the aid of the Estes Park Volunteer Fire Department. A draft of the CWPP would be completed by the end of October 2008 with the final plan to be approved by the Forest Service. The development of the CWPP would allow local agencies to apply for grant funds encompassing projects such as the slash collection. 3. Pump Testing Results: Chief Dorman stated the fire engine pumps were recently tested as required by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA). All the pumps were in working order; however, several components on the engines needed to be corrected. 4. Fire Prevention Week: Volunteer Fire Prevention Officer Will Birchfield stated the week of October 9th is Fire Prevention week and coincides with the great Chicago fires. He stated home structure fires are the number one call Fire Departments respond to with regard to actual fire; therefore, this year's theme is the prevention of fires within the home. Presentations would be presented to each of the schools during the week. In addition, pre -incident planning would be conducted at the new sprinkled school buildings in an effort to familiarize fire personnel with the new systems. Trustee Ericson asked if other fire drills would be conducted within town. Officer Birchfield stated fire drills are not required by other institutions within town because a Fire Code has not been adopted. MISCELLANEOUS Chief Dorman stated four Fire Department personnel would fly to Nebraska on September 29th and 30th for a pre -construction meeting for the new fire truck. Trustee Ericson complimented the Fire Department and the local newspapers for the new call report for the Fire Department. The information increases the awareness of the efforts provided by our local Volunteer Fire Department. Chair Eisenlauer stated the Fire Service Task Force will hold the second of two public meetings to discuss its proposal for fire services tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Board room. There being no further business, Chair Eisenlauer adjourned the meeting at 8:58 a.m. • Q es„-., ckie Williamson, Town Clerk