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Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, October 28, 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 28th day of October,
2004.
Committee: Chairman Newsom, Trustees Doylen and Pinkham
Attending: All
Also Attending: Town Administrator Repola, Clerk O'Connor, Police Chief
Richardson, Fire Chief Dorman, Judge Brown, P.D. Staff
members Kufeld and Wright, Fleet Mgr. Mahany
Absent: None
Chairman Newsom called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Municipal Bond/Fine Schedule — Request Approval. The current bond/fine
schedule was last updated in April, 1994, and Judge Brown authorized Police
Dept. staff members to survey area court fines. Research indicates that an
amendment will ensure Estes Park is within State and County Fine Schedules.
Discussion followed on officer discretion depending on the nature of the incident
and mitigating circumstances. A sidelight to this item is parking management
and/or enforcement that could impact the schedule. The Committee
recommends: (1) approval of the bond/fine schedule as presented to be
included in a Municipal Court Policy Manual, effective following Town
Board approval, and (2) a yearly review of the schedule. Additionally, staff
will prepare a report listing how many citations were issued for reckless
driving, not yielding in a crosswalk, and the like, and distribute it to all
Committee members.
Reports:
• 2003/2004 Crime Statistics Update. Pursuant to conversion to the new
system, staff expects to present a thorough update in January.
• 2004 Second Quarter Customer Satisfaction Survey Results. The
Department continues to receive excellent responses. The level of service is
being measured, and all department employees understand merit pool
awards are based on these surveys —treating people with dignity and respect
is the optimum goal.
• Liquor License Background Search Procedure — Amendment. Admin. Ass't.
Wright reviewed current and updated procedure that will include background
searches for the liquor licensee as well as the business establishment for a
12-month search period. In a survey of area police departments, it appears
this practice will provide sound information for staff and the Town Board on
which to approve new, transfers of ownership, and renewal liquor licenses.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Dive/Rescue Truck Replacement. The budget includes a shared cost provision
between the Town and Volunteers for the replacement of a 1976 Dodge Van with
75,000 miles. This vehicle was donated by Larimer County to the Department's
Dive Team in 1990. The 50/50 share plan of $62,500/agency is a
lease/purchase (4-yr. lease), with the first payment beginning in 2005. A
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Committee prepared a needs assessment and bid specifications, and Fleet Mgr.
Mahany reviewed the process and the following bids:
Front Range Fire Apparatus — Pierce Fire Apparatus
2005 Ford F-550 w/Pierce MedTec
Dive/Rescue Apparatus Body
Seagrave Fire Apparatus
2005 Ford F-550 w/Seagrave
Dive/Rescue Apparatus Body
American LaFrance Fire Apparatus
$110,743
$164,158
No Bid
The current dive truck could be disposed of at the annual Larimer County Auction
or donated to another fire dept. Staff responded to questions concerning the
truck configuration, towing capability, whether a previously owned truck in lieu of
a new truck was considered, and the lease/purchase financing option. The
Committee recommends staff verify the lease payment schedule,
submitting this item directly to the Town Board on 11/9/04 as an "action
item", with updated financing information being distributed to Public Safety
Committee members prior to the Town Board meeting.
Reports.
■ Third Quarter Incident Run Report. The Committee received an
update on incident specifics, and requested staff research providing
man-hours on a quarterly basis in lieu of the current practice of
including in the Yearly Report.
There being no further business, Chairman Newsom adjourned the meeting at 8:47 a.m.
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Vickie O'Connor, CMC, Town Clerk