HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Safety Committee 2007-03-22RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, March 22, 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 22' day of March, 2007.
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Chairman Newsom, Trustees Blackhurst and Eisenlauer
All
Chief Dorman, Chief Richardson, Deputy Town
Administrator Halburnt, Deputy Town Clerk Deats
Absent: None
Chairman Newsom called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Reports:
1. Lock Box Rapid Entry System — Chief Dorman reported that he is in the process
of gathering information to use to assess the impact of the proposed Lock Box
ordinance on the community. He contacted Range View Security, Central
Security, and ADT and requested the number of Estes Park properties that
currently have alarm and/or sprinkler systems in place in an attempt to determine
the number of business owners/residents who would potentially be required to
purchase a lock box. He will present this information, along with lock box costs
and replacement costs of commercial doors, at the April meeting. Chief Dorman
stated he is planning to publish an informational article in the local papers
regarding the lock box proposal and extend an invitation to residents to attend
the next Public Safety Committee meeting. He also provided the Committee with
operational security measures related to the lock box system and stated the
Police Department is also interested in having access to the system.
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Reports:
1. Police Department Reorganization — Chief Richardson outlined organizational
restructuring that would more accurately align staffing with departmental
services and changing community needs and demands, improve services, and
stimulate innovation and organizational growth. The non-traditional approach
would place a civilian supervisor over Community Services which include the
summer CSO program, the SRO program at the school district, Restorative
Justice, the Police Auxiliary Unit, and all grant writing functions. The
organizational change would provide for an equitable distribution of workloads,
strengthen community partnerships, and provide a savings of approximately
$71,370.00 in salary and benefit costs.
The Committee expressed concerns with having a civilian supervising sworn
personnel. Chief Richardson stated that although this type of organizational
structure is currently not in existence in any Colorado Police Departments, he
plans to measure the success of the organizational changes by utilizing
community and school district surveys, internal reverse evaluations, and an
overall sense of receptiveness by staff and the community. He stated that he
is comfortable with these changes due to the talents and skills of the current
staff.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Public Safety Committee — March 22, 2007 — Page 2
2. PTO Presentation — To satisfy a requirement of new police officer training,
Officer Rudy Solano presented a report on high traffic volume and speeding on
Scott Avenue which is located in Zone 5, Officer Solano's patrol area
assignment. He presented a summary of data he collected in October 2006
that indicates high traffic volume and speeds from 2.3 to 8.9 miles per hour
over the posted speed limit. Officer Solano suggested several ways to
address the problem including random radar patrol enforcement, closing off
Scott Avenue to through traffic, and installation of radar speed limit control
signs. He will re-evaluate the traffic along Scott Avenue in the upcoming
months and, with the assistance of other patrol officers, will continue to monitor
the area and track the number of written warnings and summonses issued.
The Committee thanked Officer Solano for his presentation and suggested he
communicate with the residents in Zone 5 about this issue and have a
discussion with the Public Works Department about the possibility of building a
sidewalk in the area for the safety of pedestrian traffic.
There being no further business, Chairman Newsom adjourned the meeting at 8:58 a.m.
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Cynth• Deats, Deputy Town Clerk