HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Safety Committee 2004-06-24RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, June 24, 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 24th day of June,
2004.
Committee: Chairman Newsom, Trustees Doylen and Pinkham
Attending: Trustee Doylen
Also Attending: Assistant Administrator Repola, Police Chief Richardson,
Fire Chief Dorman, Officer Marciniak, and Deputy Clerk van
Deutekom
Absent: Chairman Newsom and Trustee Pinkham
Trustee Doylen called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Reports
High School Education Piece Program — Presentation. Officer Marciniak briefed the
Committee on his involvement with the High School Education Piece Program. Funds
for this program were provided by grants awarded by the Colorado Department of
Transportation (CDOT) and Colorado Regional Community Policing Institute (CRCPI).
The main focus of the program is to educate students on the dangers of underage
drinking and provide an opportunity for positive interaction between the Police
Department and students. Events sponsored by the Police Department include a BBQ
prior to the homecoming football game, a Pizza Party prior to the spring Talent Show,
and an educational exhibit/simulator at the Health Fair. Areas discussed include a
School District/Police Department partnership, parental involvement, and Restorative
Justice statistics. Trustee Doylen commended Officer Marciniak on his efforts with this
program.
Wireless Project — Update. Chief Richardson updated the Committee on the status of
the project to create a wireless infrastructure within the Town. Currently, two smaller
units have been installed at the Museum and Municipal Building. Additional units will be
installed throughout Town to provide the maximum coverage possible. Discussion was
held regarding the Bureau of Reclamation's refusal to allow units to be placed on their
towers. Staff will research alternatives and report their findings at a future
Committee meeting.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Extension of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Rocky Mountain
National Park (RMNP). The Estes Park Volunteer Fire Department (EPVFD) and
RMNP currently have a MOU to provide services and assistance between the two
agencies. The MOU was scheduled to expire on July 20, 2003; however, in July 2003,
a one-year extension of the MOU was approved. Chief Dorman explained that a final
agreement will not be available by the expiration date of July 20, 2004, and requested
an extension be granted to allow continued discussions between the EPVFD and
RMNP. There is no budget impact associated with this agreement. The Committee
recommends approval of the extension to the MOU between the Town and RMNP
as presented.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Public Safety Committee — June 24, 2004 — Page 2
Reports.
Larimer County Burn Ban. Chief Dorman briefed the Committee on the County's
burn ban, explaining that the Town's restrictions currently in place are virtually identical
to the restrictions outlined by the County, with one exception. The County restricts the
use of portable charcoal grills and the Town does not. All other restrictions are identical
between both entities.
Fire District Petitions. Petitions were submitted to Attorney White regarding the
creation of a Fire District. A total of 200 signatures were required and Chief Dorman
reported that 286 were collected on the petitions.
4th of July Fireworks. Tri State Fireworks will be providing the fireworks display this
year, to include approximately 1,100 shells.
There being no further business, Trustee Doylen adjourned the meeting at 8:42 a.m.
APPROVED
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Rebecca van Deutekom, CMC, Deputy Town Clerk