HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Safety Committee 2007-07-26RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, July 26, 2007
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 26th day of July, 2007.
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Chairman Newsom, Trustees Blackhurst and Eisenlauer
All
Deputy Town Administrator Halburnt, Chief Richardson,
Chief Dorman and Clerk Williamson
Absent: Administrator Repola
Chairman Newsom called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Longs Peak Scottish/Irish Highland Festival Fireworks Permit — Request
Approval.
The festival has requested a firework permit for a display during this year's Tattoo event
on September 6th through the 8th. There will be a display each evening between 8:30
p.m. and 10:00 p.m. during specific portions of the program. The applicant has hired
licensed pyro technicians, Mark Pallissard and Jeff Arnold, for the display. The
applicant has had similar displays in previous years without incident. Staff recommends
approval of the permit request with the following conditions:
• 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 be maintained.
• A type "A" or "ABC" fire extinguisher is on hand at the site.
• A list of the exact type and size of all of the fireworks is to be submitted to the fire
department for approval prior to the event.
• The Town of Estes Park and the Estes Park Volunteer Fire Department will need
to be named as additional insured on the applicant's liability insurance.
The Committee recommends approval of the firework permit as outlined above
for the Longs Peak Scottish/Irish Highland Festival with conditions of approval.
Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with RMNP for Structural Fire Suppression
and Other Emergency Service Assistance. — Request Approval.
The Estes Park Volunteer Fire Department and the Rocky Mountain National Park have
been working under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide structural fire
suppression and other emergency service assistance. The original MOU was valid for
five years and has been extended annually since 2003. The current MOU has been
incorporated into a new IGA and includes additional terms and conditions to provide
access to the Park's Fire Operations Center on Mills Drive to house a structural fire
engine(s) and related equipment. The IGA has been reviewed by Attorney White. Staff
requests consideration of the IGA. The agreement shall be effective for five years from
the date of execution, unless terminated by one of the parties with 60 days written
notice. After further discussion, the Committee recommends approval of the IGA
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Public Safety Committee — July 26, 2007 — Page 2
between the Town of Estes Park and the Rocky Mountain National Park for
structural fire suppression and other related emergency services.
Reports:
1. Fire Restrictions: Larimer County adopted fire restrictions effective July 24`h
through September 4th, and in conjunction the Town issued restrictions as of July
24th at 5:00 p.m. until further notice.
2. Pension Fund: The Pension Board has discussed raising the pensions;
however, actuarial studies have stated the fund is not capable supporting
increases at this time. A portion of the funds were invested, as allowed by state
statute, this year to improve the funds position.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Replacement of Patrol Vehicle B107B — Request Approval.
The 2007 Police Department budget includes $29,500 for the replacement of patrol
vehicle G107B and upgrade with emergency equipment. The vehicle is a 2002 Ford
Crown Victoria, five years old with 82,500 miles; this vehicle is within the replacement
perimeters. The emergency equipment has been on 2 previous vehicles and is
approximately 10 years old. The following bids were received:
Cost/Budget:
Burt Arapahoe Ford — Centennial, CO.
2008 Ford 4x4 Expedition SSV (Special Services Vehicle)
Trade -In G107B, 2002 Ford Crown Vic
Phil Long Ford - Colorado Springs, CO.
2008 Ford 4x4 Expedition SSV (Special Services Vehicle)
Trade -In G107B, 2002 Ford Crown Vic
Spradlev Barr Ford — Ft. Collins, CO.
2008 Ford 4x4 Expedition SSV (Special Services Vehicle)
Trade -In G107B, 2002 Ford Crown Vic
Bid Price
Bid Price
Bid Price
Updated Emergency Equipment (Current equip has been on two cars and is
approximately ten years old - Control Module / Strobe Lights / Partition
front to rear Wig -Wags / Light Bar /etc.) Wireless Adv., Greeley C
Police Striping (Decals) Signs of Life, Estes Park
$26,852.08
$ 2,500.00
$24,352.08
$28,431.00
$ 2,000.00
$26,431.00
$27,737.00
$ 1,000.00
$26,737.00
$ 4,315.00
$ 800.00
Staff recommends trading in the vehicle and purchasing a new 2008 Ford 4X4
Expedition SSV from Burt Arapahoe Ford, Centennial Co. for a cost of $24,352.08,
purchasing emergency equipment from Wireless Advanced Communications, Greeley,
CO. for a cost of $4,315.00, and vehicle striping from Signs of Life, Estes Park, CO for
$800.00. The Committee recommends approval of the purchase of a new 2008
Ford 4X4 Expedition SSV as outlined above for a total cost of $29,467.08 as
budgeted from account #101-2100-421-34-41.
LETA Surcharge — Request Approval.
The Larimer County Telephone Authority recommends the monthly 911 access facility
charge for telephone/cellular phone communication at $.45 a month per phone for the
year 2008. These fees fund all 911 related costs required to operate the Estes Park
Communication Center's computers, software and training of 911 dispatchers. The
service charge is one of the lowest fees in the state. The Committee recommends
approval of the $.45 surcharge for 911 services operated by LETA.
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MISCELLANEOUS
Chair Newsom requested the Police Department check the noise level of events to
ensure the noise ordinance is not violated.
Deputy Town Administrator Halburnt stated the county will be trapping mosquitoes
directly behind the Police Department to check for mosquitoes carrying West Nile. The
aedes is the common mosquito in mountainous areas and does not typically carry West
Nile. The culex mosquito has been trapped in Estes Park in the past and is a carrier.
There being no further business, Chairman Newsom adjourned the meeting at 8:30 a.m.
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