HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Safety Committee 2002-02-07RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
/Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, February 7, 2002
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 7th of February, 2002.
Committee: Chairman Gillette, Trustees Jeffrey -Clark and Newsom
Attending: Chairman Gillette and Trustee Jeffrey -Clark
Absent: Trustee Newsom
Also Attending: Town Administrator Widmer; Police Chief Richardson, Fire Chief
Dorman, Deputy Clerk van Deutekom
Chairman Gillette called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Colorado Division of Criminal Justice Grant. Officer Leaycraft reported that the
Dept. was awarded a criminal justice grant to purchase 7 patrol rifles and trunk mounted
gun racks at a cost of $6,741. The Dept. match is $674 (10%) of actual expenditures.
Chief Richardson noted that staff training with the new equipment has been arranged
through the Ft. Collins Police Dept. The Committee recommends acceptance of the
Colorado Division of Criminal Justice grant to purchase 7 patrol rifles and trunk
mounted gun racks as outlined above. Chief Richardson was directed to initiate the
training and create a rifle use policy.
Community Policing Philosophy. Chief Richardson explained that the primary focus
of the Dept. must remain delivery of services, quality customer service, and reduction of
crime/disorder issues. The most effective approach to accomplish these stated goals is
the adoption and implementation of the organizational philosophy of Community Based
Policing. This type policing provides the greatest opportunity to accomplish the primary
mission of the Town Board and the EPPD. The Committee recommends approval of
the Community Based Policing philosophy for the Estes Park Police Dept. as
presented.
REPORTS
LETA Report. Chief Richardson presented the 2001 Strategic Plan for the Larimer
Emergency Telephone Authority.
Communication Center Remodel Project — Final Report. Support Services
Supervisor Bartram updated the Committee on the remodel project. Completion of the
project is anticipated by the end of February.
Recruiting Report. Lt. van Deutekom briefed the Committee on a recent recruiting trip
to Aims Community College. Staff received 4 applications for the Community Service
Officers (CSO) program and 1 application for the full-time patrol position. Additional
recruiting trips to Front Range Community College, University of Northern Colorado,
and Colorado State University are also planned.
Colorado Regional Community Policing Institute (CRCPI) Grant Report. Chief
Richardson explained that the Dept. will apply for 3 non -matching line grants from
CRCPI totaling $5,550 for the CSO and Volunteer Programs and a training/presentation
display board.
E.P.P.D. Assessment Report (Draft). Chief Richardson presented the draft
assessment report for Committee review. The final report will be presented at the
March meeting.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT (EPVFD)
Colorado State Firefighters Association (CSFFA) Convention — Street Closure.
Chief Dorman reported that Estes Park will host the 2002 CSFFA Convention, June 19-
22. Firefighter tournament competitions will require street closures from 6:00 a.m. until
6:00 p.m. on June 21st as follows: Manford Ave. at Estes Park Rent -All; Woodstock at
Estes Auto Mall; Community Dr. at Lone Tree Village. Access to all businesses in the
area will be maintained by redirecting traffic. The Committee recommends closing
Manford Ave. from Estes Park Rent -All to the intersection of Manford Ave. and
Community Dr. from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on June 21, 2002 to accommodate
the 2002 CSFFA convention tournament events.
Radio Purchase — Approval. Chief Dorman explained that the Dept. has been
upgrading its portable radios and noted that Advanced Wireless Communications
currently has 3 used HT 1000 radios available at $675 each. The current State Bid
price for new HT 1000 Motorola portable radios is $981 each. The 2002 Budget
includes $5,408 for radio purchases. The Committee recommends purchasing 3
used HT 1000 Motorola radios from Advanced Wireless Communications at $675
each and 3 new HT 1000 radios at $981 each for a total expenditure of $4,966. The
remaining budgeted amount of $442 shall be used to purchase replacement batteries.
Fire Code Review. Chief Dorman explained that the Building Dept. is currently
reviewing the adoption of the International Building Code® planned in the spring of
2003, therefore, it would be prudent to adopt the International Fire Code® in conjunction
with adoption of the International Building Code® in 2003. The Committee
recommends a Fire Code Review Committee be named to include the Chief
Building Official, Fire Chief, and a Public Safety Committee member (to be named
within the next 30 days) to review the International Fire Code® and present
recommendations to the Town Board for approval.
REPORTS
Ambulance Availability. The Hospital District has granted permission to station 1 its 4
ambulances at the Fire Station. The ambulance will be available to EPVFD EMT's
responding to medical calls.
2001 Year End Reports. Chief Dorman presented the year-end report. 2002 Officers
are as follows: Daryl McCown, 1st Asst. Chief, Larry Pettyjohn, 2nd Asst. Chief, Jon
Landkamer, Secretary, and Doug Deats, Treasurer. The financial, training, and incident
run reports were also reviewed. The Committee acknowledged receipt of the 2001
Year End Report as presented. On behalf of the Committee, Chairman Gillette
commended EPVFD volunteers for their service to the community.
There being no further business, Chairman Gillette adjourned the meeting at 8:25 a.m.
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Rebecca van Deutekom, CMC, Deputy Town Clerk
APPROVED
E E 12 2002
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES