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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 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 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. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Safety Committee — July 26, 2007 — Page 3 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. txr. l ,.") . Q o . c., ,-....„gip„ti ckie Williamson, Town Clerk