HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Safety Committee 2006-06-22RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, June 22, 2006
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE of the
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the
Municipal Building in said Town of Estes Park on the 22nd day of June,
2006.
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Chairman Newsom, Trustees Blackhurst and Eisenlauer
All
Chief Richardson, Chief Dorman, Town Clerk Williamson,
Deputy Clerk Schares
Absent: Town Administrator Repola
Chairman Newsom called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority (LETA) — Request Approval of 2007
Telephone Exchange Access Facility Charge/Wireless Communications Access
Charge. The Committee reviewed the standard Resolution as prepared by the LETA
Board, and the rate of $.45/month remains unchanged from 2006. Chief Richardson
stated the Town receives $30,000 in subsidy, which is used for dispatch councils,
equipment, and services. LETA collects approximately 1.6 million dollars a year. Chief
Richardson updated the Board on the possibility of consolidated dispatch services.
Following discussion, the Committee recommends approval of the Resolution as
presented.
Reports:
1. Community Assessment — Officer Phillips presented a community assessment on
drug abuse and prevention in Estes Park. Possible new approaches to consider
are working with other agencies, retailers, pharmacies and educating the youth
and their parents. He stated the Police Dept. is working with the Larimer County
Drug Force and has assigned Officer Marciniak to the Force. Chief Richardson
reviewed the plans for drug abuse prevention and education in the Estes Park
schools.
2. Update on Riverwalk Complaint - Sergeant Pass updated the Board on a
complaint received regarding bicycles on the Riverwalk. The Police Dept. has
established an action plan that will address signage, education and enforcement.
Specifically, previously posted signs along the Riverwalk stating "No Bicycling"
have been replaced, launching an education campaign to educate the community
of the Town ordinances through a newspaper article and a pamphlet to be
provided to rental businesses and the CVB, and enforcing the current Town
ordinances through a combination of verbal and written warnings. CSOs and the
Police Auxiliary will be utilized in patrolling the area and educating the public and
tourists. Trustee Eisenlauer stated a map outlining the areas in question should
be attached to the pamphlet.
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Public Safety Committee — June 22, 2006 — Page 2
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Reports:
1. Fire District Service Plan — Chief Dorman presented the service plan submitted
by the Firewise Coalition of the Estes Valley to the Larimer County Board of
Commissioners that would provide fire services to county properties within the
Estes Valley. Trustee Blackhurst suggested distributing copies of the service
plan to all Fire Dept. personnel to provide them with accurate information.
2. Larimer County Changes to Fire Restriction & the Sale of Fireworks — Chief
Dorman stated the Town of Estes Park is currently matching the Larimer County
fire restrictions. Charcoal grills on non-combustible surfaces are now permissible
in residential neighborhoods. Larimer County has banned the sale of fireworks.
He stated the public fireworks display on July 4, 2006 is currently still planned
and is safer than private displays.
3. Interagency W.U.I. Education Coordinator — Sue Pinkham, Wildland Urban
Interface Coordinator, gave a brief history of her education and experience in fire
education. She stated this is her second year working as the education
coordinator. Her main focus is educating the public and providing individual
defensible space evaluations and fire mitigation to homeowners. Grant funding
will be used for a community wide slash disposal in the fall. She will be at the
Farmer's Market every Thursday, providing education and networking with the
community.
There being no further business, Chairman Newsom adjourned the meeting at 9:14 a.m.
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Suzy hares, Deputy Town Clerk
APPROVED
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