HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Safety Committee 2004-04-22RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, April 22, 2004
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 April,
2004.
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Chairman Newsom, Trustees Doylen, Pinkham
All
Town Administrator Widmer, Police Chief Richardson, Fire
Chief Dorman, Clerk O'Connor
Absent: None
Chairman Newsom called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m., noted his pleasure in being
appointed Chairman and welcomed new Committee Members Doylen and Pinkham.
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
2004 Vehicle — Request Authorization to Purchase. The Police Department's
Budget includes $21,000 for the replacement of a 1999 patrol vehicle. The vehicle is
within the Town's replacement policy and staff desires to replace it with a larger vehicle
for use by the detectives. With the new vehicle, a shifting of vehicles will occur that will
ultimately provide a marked patrol vehicle. Bids for a 2004 Police Explorer 4x4 were as
follows:
VENDOR
MODEL
BASE
PRICE
TRADE-IN
BID TOTAL
Estes Park Auto
Mall
2004 Ford Police
Explorer, 4x4
$27,790.75
$3,000.00
*$24,790.75
*2% local bid
advantage =
$495.00.
$24,295.75
Phil Long Ford
$26,569.00
$2,000.00
$24,569.00
Garnsey & Wheeler
Ford
", does not meet
specs.
$25,569.00
-0-
$25,569.00
Chief Richardson explained that the budget deficit could be funded from a line item
within the Department's budget, and clarified the necessity for the 4-wheel drive vehicle
(rugged terrain, private driveways, cargo space for equipment for collection of
evidence). Staff confirmed their intention to replace Crown Victoria patrol vehicles with
smaller vehicles, not 4-wheel drive vehicles. The Committee recommends
acceptance of the bid submitted by Estes Park Auto Mall for $24,790.75.
Reports.
Zone Policing — PowerPoint Presentation by Sgt. Rose. Sgt. Rose provided
background information on the current philosophy of community policing (developing a
mutual effort between police and the community that identifies problems of crime and
disorder and involves all elements of the community in the search for solutions to these
problems.), reviewed the process of problem oriented (identify the problem, examine it,
decide on the solution, and monitor the solution and adjust accordingly), and presented
a proposal for "Zone Policing."
A "zone" is essentially a community within a community; zone policing is the application
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of assigning an officer to a designated area(s) for policing duties. This philosophy
would remain consistent with the Department's community policing philosophy, and in
addition to law enforcement, assistance to victims of crime, public order maintenance,
and emergency response, the officer's primary concern for their zone would be crime
prevention.
General discussion followed regarding the implementation plan, how officers would be
assigned, empowerment of officers, law enforcement coverage, plan to measure
effectiveness, department consensus on the proposal, and plan flexibility. Specific
discussion was heard on whether or not having an officer on campus has been
embraced by the school system. Chief Richardson reported on serious discussions with
the School regarding a School Resource Officer and the intent of this assignment is first
and foremost as a "role model", enforcement would be secondary.
Colorado Police Corp. — Presentation by Officer Gliva. As Officer Gliva was
unavailable, this item was not presented.
NIBRS First Quarter Report. Staff reviewed the quarterly report, providing clarification
as necessary. Of note, is that the national clearance rate on thefts/burglaries is 24-
26%; in Estes Park the average is 50-38%. Communications will provide Committee
members with a list of offenses included in the Report's "status offenses" category.
Miscellaneous. (1) Chairman Newsom directed staff to investigate the possibility of
scheduling a Drug Task Force Speaker concerning "meth labs" — the speaker recently
attended a Board of Realtors Meeting. (2) Staff confirmed that attention is given to the
area's vacant summer homes relative to break-ins, and the Dept. is currently gathering
a list of such homes and they will soon receive daily Police drive-bys.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
No action items.
Reports.
Larimer County Fire Ban. Chief Dorman reported that the Sheriffs' Dept. recently
issued a fire ban. The Dept. has completed their review and found that, with the
exception of personal portable grills, the ban in compliance with the Municipal Code. At
this time, the ban is not needed inside Town Limits and the Chief will re-evaluate as
conditions arise.
Safety and Fire Protection Trailer Grant. A letter from Representative Musgrave was
read aloud. The letter congratulated the Dept. on receiving the Dept. of Homeland
Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant. A Safety and Fire Protection Fifth -Wheel
Trailer will be purchased and utilized as safety and fire protection education for groups
in the community. Trustee Pinkham offered the assistance of Sue Pinkham in writing
the educational program. A trailer storage site has not yet been confirmed.
There being no further business, Chairman Newsom adjourned the meeting at 8:42 a.m.
APPROVED
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Vickie O'Connor, CMC, Town Clerk
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES