HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Safety Committee 2003-04-23RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, April 23, 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 23rd day of April,
2003.
Committee: Chairman Gillette, Trustees Jeffrey -Clark and Newsom
Attending: All
Also Attending: Town Administrator Widmer, Police Chief Richardson, Fire
Chief Dorman, Police Operations Commander Filsinger,
Support Services Manager Bartram, Sgt. Kufeld, Sgt. Rose,
Sgt. Pass, Clerk O'Connor
Absent: None
Chairman Gillette called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Communications Grant — Acceptance. The Dept. submitted an application
sponsored by the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice to improve its radio
communication system and police reporting systems. The core project component
focuses on upgrades for the Department's auto vehicle locate system, six patrol laptop
computers, new radio base antenna, and a wireless connection radio base station for
Prospect Mountain. Three new computer dispatch terminals and a new records
management system/computer-aided dispatch software package through the Larimer
County Sheriffs Dept. would be included.
The grant was presented to the Byrne Memorial Grant Review Committee and staff has
been advised that budget reductions would be required in order to obtain grant funding.
The original project cost was $169,600 and the adjusted project costs, due to budget
reduction, are $158,200. The federal match is $112,250 and the Town's match is
$45,950. In summary, the Town's match has increased from $43,150 to $45,950, and it
is budgeted in the Community Reinvestment Fund and Police Communications
Account.
Following discussion, the Committee recommends accepting the grant in the
amount of $158,200 presented by the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice,
authorizing a Town match of $45,950 as specified above.
Reports:
• Special Enforcement Unit Grant. Sgt. Kufeld reported that the Unit was
adopted in 1998 and the Dept. has received an $8,000 grant, all of which is to
be utilized in 2003. There are 8 patrol officers and one supervisor, and each
member has a specific duty (sniper, coordinator, equipment, etc.). Initially,
the Unit focused on drug intervention, however, it is moving toward
containment as well for critical instances. A survey to determine officer
preparedness was completed, and staff has determined additional is training
needed and it will continue. When finalized, this Unit will link with Homeland
Security responsibilities.
• Underage Drinking/Alcohol Enforcement Grant. Sgt. Rose reported on a
CDOT Grant that will focus on enforcement and education. The 2-yr. grant is
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for $8,996, and Officer Marciniak is assisting Sgt. Rose on this relatively new
program. Discussion followed on instances where the adult population is
supporting or enabling underage drinking, drug use, and suggestion that
education also include young children. Chief Richardson was directed to
obtain a legal opinion on the ability of the Municipal Court Judge to go
beyond state statute and mandate identical treatment for underage
drinking and drug abuse.
• Recruit Training Changes for Police Officers. Sgt. Pass reported on the
history of field training (San Jose Model) and that the Dept. has adopted the
new "Reno Model" that focuses on community -oriented policing. Sgt. Pass
has successfully completed the training, thus a higher -level of education will
be provided for all trainees.
The Committee expressed their appreciation for all reports, noting their pride in the
Police Department.
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
No "Action" Items.
Reports:
■ Quarterly Incident Reports, 1st Quarter. The Committee reviewed the
summary incident report that confirmed a total of 94 calls and total estimated
loss of $23,000 for the first quarter. Graphs indicated the number of calls by
type of call and within/outside Town Limits. The Committee suggested a
"total" column be included in the graphs.
• Health of Colorado Forests & Upcoming Wildfire Season. Chief Dorman
attended a Larimer County Forum and the Committee received a summary of
the program. Regarding the upcoming fire season, neither the County nor
Town will hesitate to declare a fire ban when needed, depending on
conditions.
There being no further business, Chairman Gillette adjourned the meeting at 5:00 p.m.
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Vickie O'Connor, CMC, Town Clerk
APPROVED
MAY 1 3 2003
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES