HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Safety Committee 2004-05-27RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, May 27, 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 27th day of May,
2004.
Committee: Chairman Newsom, Trustees Doylen and Pinkham
Attending: Trustees Doylen and Pinkham
Also Attending: Town Administrator Widmer, Assistant Administrator Repola,
Police Chief Richardson, Fire Chief Dorman,
Communications Mgr. Bartram, Officer Gliva, and Deputy
Clerk van Deutekom
Absent: Chairman Newsom
Trustee Doylen called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Public E-mail Notification Systems (PENS) Silent Partner Alert System — Approval
Request. Mgr. Bartram briefed the Committee on the PENS Silent Partner Alert
System, a web based public service broadcast network designed for government and
non-profit organizations. The system provides current updates regarding community
issues (i.e., missing persons, natural disasters, utility outages, accidents, road closures,
etc.) via text pagers, cell phones, text messaging, e-mail, and personal digital assistants
(PDA). There is no cost to the public for membership to the system. The annual fee to
provide this service to the community is $960, which could be paid by the LETA 911
surcharge fees.
Discussion was held regarding concerns expressed by the Committee to include privacy
issues, use by other local entities (i.e., newspapers, school, hospital, RMNP, etc.),
Police Dept. regulations regarding release of information, required staffing/training, and
existing capabilities and technology.
Assistant Administrator Repola reported that the Town Web Team is currently
developing a survey to determine the wants and needs of the community regarding
internet products and suggested adding a section to the survey to determine community
interest in this alert system.
Staff was directed to determine how this alert system could be incorporated into
the "one point of contact" concept for the Town, returning to the Committee for
further consideration.
Reports
Colorado Police Corp. Officer Gliva briefed the Committee on his involvement with the
Colorado Police Corp. This specialized academy is held once a year and provides
participants with approximately 1,500 academic/training hours and numerous law
enforcement certifications. Corp values and professional pride are key elements of the
program.
Chief Richardson introduced new Records Clerk Peni Barnes who began her
employment on May 10th.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Public Safety Committee — May 27, 2004 — Page 2
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Reports.
2004 First Quarter Incident Run Report. The Committee reviewed the summary
incident report that confirmed a total of 88 calls and total estimated Toss of $446,210 for
the first quarter. Graphs indicated the number of calls by type of call and within/outside
Town Limits. New software being used now allows the data to be broken down into
subcategories.
There being no further business, Trustee Doylen the meeting at 9:05 a.m.
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Rebecca van Deutekom, CMC, Deputy Town Clerk