HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Safety Committee 1982-07-29BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO., DENVER
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Public Safety Committee
July 29, 1982
Committee: Chairman Graves, Trustees Wagner and Wood
Attending: Chairman Graves, Trustee Wood
Also Attending: Town Administrator Hill, Police Chief Ault,
Lt. Elste
Absent: Trustee Wagner
PROPOSED NEW PENSION PLAN:
Mr. Joseph J. Yannacito, of The Equitable Life Assurance Society
of The United States, appeared before the Committee to present
a new insurance pension plan for the Policemen's Pension Fund.
The Policemen's Pension Fund is currently under a "defined benefit
program" and Mr. Yannacito explained the benefits of a "money
purchase plan" over the current program. Town Administrator Dale
Hill explained that the State is currently conducting an actuarial
study and suggested that after it is completed, Town Attorney Greg
White look at both the present program and the new proposed program.
The Committee concurred with Mr. Hill's suggestion and recommends
that both proposals be given to Town Attorney Greg White to review.
SIGNS ON HIGH STREET:
Police Chief Ault received several telephone calls from the residents
on High Street requesting signs be put up in their area. Chief
Ault reported that there were eight accidents in that area from
October 9, 1981, to July 6, 1982 - three of which were "right-
of-way" accidents. Chief Ault stated that eight yield signs and
two stop signs would probably be needed to properly sign the area.
The Committee recommends putting these signs in the 1983 budget
and then studying the situation.
BUDGET ITEMS:
The Police Department would like to accelerate the narcotics program
and would like to allocate another $1,500 into this program for
investigation and undercover people. The Police Department has
the money from the $16,500 capital expenditure fund and would like
to redirect $1,500 into the narcotics program. The Committee
recommends approval of this program.
PARKING LOT #2 ELKHORN AVE. (ACROSS FROM BOND PARK):
The closing of the entrance onto Elkhorn Avenue from parking lot
#2 has caused problems for some of the businesses. Police Chief
Ault stated that several of the merchants would like to see a
"right turn only" exit from this lot. The Committee recommends
trying "Right Turn. Only" and "Do Not Enter" signs to see if this
is feasible.
SPEED LIMIT (FALL RIVER ROAD, WEST):
A letter dated May 17, 1982, addressed to the Colorado Department
of Highways and the Town of Estes Park and signed by several of
the residents along Fall River Road was received by the Committee.
Several of the businesses along Fall River Road have expressed
a desire to have the speed limit reduced from 45 M.P.H. to 30
M.P.H. from the intersection of Elkhorn Avenue and the By-pass
out to Fish Hatchery Road. The Committee recommends having the
Department of Highways do a survey of this area and make a
recommendation.
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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
REPORT ON PARKING TICKETS:
The overtime parking violation fine (if not paid within 72 hours)
is $4.00. Police Chief Ault asked the Committee if they would
like to impose a $8.00 fee on tickets that were not paid within
30 days. The Committee recommends leaving the $8.00 fee out for
this year but to reevaluate it next year.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Ann E. Jean, Town Clerk