HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Safety Committee 2003-01-22RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
1Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, January 22, 2003
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 January,
2003.
Committee: Chairman Gillette, Trustees Jeffrey -Clark and Newsom
Attending: All
Also Attending: Town Administrator Widmer, Police Chief Richardson, Fire
Chief Dorman, Police Operations Commanders Filsinger and
van Deutekom, Support Service Manager Bartram, and
Deputy Clerk van Deutekom
Absent: None
Chairman Gillette called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Estes Valley Victim Advocates Contract for Services — Request Approval. Chief
Richardson presented a Contract for Services with the Estes Valley Victim Advocates
for crisis intervention and counseling. The term of this agreement is from January 1,
2003 through December 31, 2003. The Committee recommends approval of the
Estes Valley Victim Advocates' Contract of Services as presented.
Amendment to the Model Traffic Code (Jake Brakes) — Request Approval. Chief
Richardson briefed the Committee on staffs attempts to address noise complaints
resulting from the use of 'fake brakes" in residential areas. The enforcement tool
previously available was a decibel meter, thus requiring that the offending noise be
measured at the time of the violation. Recognizing the enforcement difficulties, the
State passed legislation stating that commercial vehicles equipped with an engine
compression braking device ("fake brakes") will have a muffler and that there can be no
device in place to "cutoff' or "bypass" this muffler.
Commander Filsinger noted that law enforcement officials will now be able to perform
physical inspections on trucks that are legally stopped for a noise violation without
meeting a specific decibel level requirement. This law specifically pertains to trucks with
jake brakes; it does not pertain to motorcycles. The Committee recommends the
adoption of the Ordinance amending section 225 of the Model Traffic Code.
Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority (L.E.T.A.) Memorandums of
Understanding (MOUs) — Request Approval. Chief Richardson presented two MOUs
relating to non -capital expenditures for E911 Services and the implementation and
funding of PSAP Emergency Medical Dispatch Services.
Support Services Manager Bartram explained expense and cost reimbursements, call
volume, software requirements, protocols, periodic reports, training, and noted that
L.E.T.A.'s total 2003 reimbursement to the town will be $25,422. The Committee
recommends approval of the E911 Services and PSAP Emergency Medical
Dispatch Services Memorandums of Understanding as presented.
Animal Medical Center Agreement — Request Approval. Chief Richardson
presented an Agreement with the Animal Medical Center of Estes Park, Ltd. to kennel
and treat dogs impounded by the Town. The term of this agreement is from January 1,
2003 and December 31, 2003.
Commander van Deutekom explained that this Agreement includes a clause allowing
the assignment of the lease to the current owner, Dr. Jeff Fish. Dr. Fish has agreed to
the terms of the Agreement and will accept up to 150 animals at a cost of $7,200 in
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Public Safety Committee — January 22, 2003 — Page 2
2003. The Committee recommends approval of the Animal Medical Center of
Estes Park, Ltd. Agreement as presented.
REPORTS.
The Committee reviewed the NIBRS 2002 3`d and 4th Quarter and Year -End Reports.
Burglaries, clearance rates, and recovery of stolen property statistics were discussed.
Staff will include automobile accident statistics in the 2003 Year -End Report.
2000-2002 Riverwalk Plaza Statistics were reviewed. Non -criminal and criminal
activities, extra checks, and juvenile issues were discussed. Low incident rates in the
non -criminal, criminal, and juvenile issue categories are attributed to the proactive
approach by the Dept., specifically the efforts by the Bike and Community Service
Officers. The Dept. will continue to provide an enhanced presence in the Downtown
area. This will include Performance Park once it opens.
Estes Valley Victim Advocates (EVVA) Annual Report. EVVA Director Mary
Mesropian and Board President Frank Shavlik presented the following EWA Annual
Report:
Incident
Domestic
Abuse
First Contact
Cont. Contact
Sexual Assault
Assault
Stalking
59 women
38 children
17
Phone Contact
141
Total Contacts
14
6
2
1
12
Other Crime
Other Trauma
Counseling
Total
2
8
30
66
223
0
1
2
218
241
2
2
4
217 women
38 children
28
12
107
280
9
4
13
44
391
744
(851.25 hrs)
On behalf of the EVVA Board, President Shavlik expressed appreciation for the support
received from the Town.
Dispatch Commendation. Postponed until the February meeting.
Master Police Officer (MPO) Promotion — Mark Swallow. Chief Richardson
recognized newly promoted Master Police Officer Swallow and explained the
requirements involved to attain the classification of MPO. On behalf of the Committee,
Chairman Gillette congratulated MPO Swallow and expressed appreciation for his
dedicated service.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
2002 Year End Report. Chief Dorman presented the year-end report. 2003 Officers
are as follows: Daryl McCown, 1st Asst. Chief, Robert Hirning, 2' Asst. Chief, Will
Birchfield, Secretary, and Doug Deats, Treasurer. Areas discussed include training,
types of calls, average response times, financial statements, and the 2002 Wildland
Fire. The Committee acknowledged receipt of the 2002 Year End Report as
presented.
Larimer County Fire Council Sub -Committee — Fire Education. Chief Dorman
briefed the Committee on the formation and composition of the Larimer County Fire
Council Sub -Committee specifically designed to provide fire education to the public.
Integrated Emergency Management Course. Commander Filsinger reported that he
and Chief Dorman obtained scholarships from Larimer County to attend the National
Fire Academy's Emergency Management Institute this spring.
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Public Safety Committee — January 22, 2003 — Page 3
Fire Academy. Postponed to February meeting.
New Uniforms. Chief Dorman reported that the Dept. will receive new National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) compliant uniforms that meet all NFPA standards. The
white shirts and dark blue pants will replace the existing dress uniforms and will be worn
to Dept. functions, meetings, training, and public interactions.
There being no further business, Chairman Gillette adjourned the meeting at 5:08 pm.
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Rebecca van Deutekom, CMC, Deputy Town Clerk
APPROVED
JAN 2 b 2003
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES