HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Safety Committee 2005-07-28RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, July 28, 2005
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 28th day of July,
2005.
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Chairman Newsom, Trustees Doylen and Homeier
All
Town Administrator Repola, Chief Richardson & Chief
Dorman, Deputy Clerk Williamson
Absent: None
Chairman Newsom called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Photo ID System — Request Approval. From 1994 — 2001, the Police Dept. was
responsible for creating photo ID's for all Town of Estes Park employees using an
outdated system that became inoperable. It has become important for Town employees
to have proper identification when dealing with the public; therefore, the Police Dept.
has researched the following options:
Estes Park Medical Center (EPMC):
Offers ID card service at $10.00 per card. The Town would have to
incur addt'l costs when employee made name changes or new
employees are hired.
Cost - $2,000 (employees & seasonals)
Tiburon
This system required the ID to be integrated with the employee
number and call signs for police personnel only.
ID Maker Pro System
System includes dual -sided printer, ID Maker Pro software, digital
camera and backdrop. It does not include signatures, fingerprints
or hologram designs.
Cost - $4,999 plus shipping
DATA ID
System includes a demo SP55 full color printer with duplex printing,
a digital camera package (backdrop, tripod, camera and software)
color ribbon, cleaning kit, 500 PVC cards, option for signature pad
and 4 hrs. of on -site training.
Cost - $5,075 plus shipping
The Police Dept. recommends the purchase of the DATA ID system with optional
signature solution that can also be used by the department for booking and will interface
with the current records system. This item was not budgeted; however there is budget
space savings within the department. Following discussion the Committee
recommends that current ID cards be issued through the EPMC and funded by
the Police Department. Staff will investigate the possibility of add -on software for HTE
and with funding to be discussed during the upcoming budget cycle.
Republic Parking System (RPS) Parking Study Modification — Request Approval.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Public Safety Committee — July 28, 2005 — Page 2
On July 26th, Chief Richardson and Brian Kern (RPS) attended the Business
Roundtable meeting with local business owners to present the upcoming parking study.
The business owners suggested extending the hours to 9:00 p.m. on the weekdays due
to concerts held at Performance Park. The additional hours would increase the project
cost by $4,500 with an overall project total of $27,000 with a contingency of $2,500.
The study will begin July 27th and end August 1st. Existing appropriated funds are being
used to pay for this study.
The Committee recommends approval of the amended parking study as
described above with a project to be funded through the Police Dept. budget
space savings with a total not to exceed $27,000.
Reports:
Taser Presentation: Officer Life presented a report and demonstration of the M26
Advanced Taser, approved by the Board in 2002. This tool affects the sensory and
nervous system to gain control of suspects without using excessive or lethal force. He
reviewed statistics from other jurisdictions that show a 70 to 80% reduction of injuries to
officers and a cost saving due to Tess lawsuits and lives lost. Chairman Newsom
suggested an article regarding the use of the Taser be placed in an upcoming issue of
the Bugle.
2nd Quarter 2005 NIBRS Report: Chief Richardson presented the 2"d Quarter 2005
NIBRS Reports.
New Employee: Chief Richardson introduced the newest dispatcher Beth Eyman.
Audit of the Leadville Police Dept: Chief Richardson reported that Commander
Kufeld and he conducted an audit of the Leadville Police Dept. last month as requested
by CBI.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
2"d Quarter Incident Reports: Chief Dorman reviewed the reports. He stated all call
areas have decreased from last year. Chairman Newsom commended the volunteer
firefighters for their effort and willingness to serve.
Fire Danger Report: Chief Dorman reported that Larimer County placed a Level 1 fire
ban into effect last week which is similar to the level Estes Park is normally. This ban
limits the use of charcoal grills and no open fires except in designated campgrounds
with fire rings; however, the Town does not limit the use of charcoal grills within Town
limits.
There being no further business, Chairman Newsom adjourned the meeting at 8:55 a.m.
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kie Williamson, Deputy Town Clerk
APPROVED
AUG - 9 2005
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES