HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Safety Committee 2006-05-25RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, May 25, 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 25th day of May,
2006.
Committee: Chairman Newsom, Trustees Blackhurst and Eisenlauer
Attending: Chairman Newsom and Trustee Blackhurst
Also Attending: Chief Richardson, Chief Dorman, Deputy Clerk Schares
Absent: Trustee Eisenlauer
Chairman Newsom called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Policy Revisions — Request Approval. Chief Richardson explained the "Evidence
Custodian/Patrol Officers Property Recording Responsibilities Policy" was revised to
identify the responsibilities of the custodian. Following discussion, the Committee
recommends approval of the policy revision.
Reports:
1. 1st Quarter Crime Statistics — Sergeant Pass reviewed the 1st quarter 2006 crime
rates. Staffing levels were discussed. Chief Richardson stated he would be
conducting a comprehensive staffing study.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Acceptance of Mass Casualty Equipment Trailer — Request Approval. Jeff
Schannels, Regional EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (RETAC), explained
RETAC obtained Homeland Security grant funding for 6 mass casualty incident (MCI)
equipped trailers. The 12 ft. trailers hold supplies for any mass casualty incident that
may occur. Estes Park was identified as a critical location for one of these trailers.
Staff recommends acceptance of the MCI trailer with provisions, as specified in the
existing MOU with Larimer County, with regard to the use of the equipment and
availability of equipment purchased with Homeland Security funds. Following
discussion, the Committee recommends approval to accept the MCI trailer from
RETAC.
Reports:
1. Interagency UWI Coordinator — Postponed until June Public Safety Committee
meeting.
2. Introduction to Sparky — Jeff Barker gave a demonstration of how Sparky works.
Sparky is a remote control operated robot that is used to teach fire prevention
and safety. Chief Dorman stated the FD has purchased Sparky and 10 puppets
with a theatre using grant funding.
There being no further business, Chairman Newsom adjourned the meeting at 8:48 a.m.
n
I I
h n P�e�L1
Suz tjhares, Deputy Town Clerk
J U N 1 3 2006
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
Tt4i+ ft41:1A1i3§0A14
BOARD OF TRUSTEES