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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, June 7, 2001
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 day of June, 2001.
Committee: Chairman Gillette, Trustees Jeffrey -Clark and Newsom
Attending: All
Absent: None
Also Attending: Town Administrator Widmer, Deputy Police Chief Filsinger, Fire
Chief Dorman, Deputy Town Clerk van Deutekom
Chairman Gillette called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Deputy Chief Filsinger noted that Chief Richardson was unable to attend the Committee
meeting due to a funeral service in Fruita, Colorado for the Fruita Police Officer who was
recently killed in a vehicle accident.
Liquor Compliance Checks: Corporal Pass briefed the Committee on liquor compliance
checks, noting the Checks are performed in phases throughout the year and are
publicized via letter and the newspaper. Deputy Chief Filsinger explained that the
juveniles assisting the Police Department do not use false identification cards and do not
verbally or physically deceive the establishments. Corporal Pass reported that during a
recent compliance check, two establishments were found to be non -compliant by selling
alcohol to a minor. The goal of the Police Department is to achieve 100% compliance by
all liquor licensed establishments. The Liquor Violations are being processed.
Teen Alcohol Enforcement: Corporal Rose reported that in May, 19 juveniles were
charged with possession/consumption of ethyl alcohol and 1 adult was charged with
contributing to minors. The possession/consumption charge is a Class 2 Petty offense
with up to $100.00 fine, community service, and loss of a driver's license. The contributing
to minors charge ranges from a Class 2 misdemeanor to a Class 4 felony, with up to 1
year in jail, and up to $1,000.00 fine. The School District has a zero tolerance policy
regarding alcohol.
Community Service Officer (CSO) Program: Corporal Rose reported that the CSO
program has been revamped to ensure that visitors, merchants, and residents receive
high quality service from the summer officers. Several changes were implemented to
enhance the program:
Use and recruitment of Criminal Justice college majors
Increased hourly wage to help attract more qualified candidates
Increased professional image of the CSO via increased training and changes to
the uniform
Increased duty assignments including minor accident investigation, enforcement
of skateboarding and bicycle infractions, the taking of "cold" criminal acts
(shoplifting, criminal mischief).
The CSO's are encouraged to be approachable, active, and visible in our community.
FIRE DEPARTMENT (EPVFD)
Radio Purchase: Fire Chief Dorman reported that the Fire Department has been
upgrading its portable radios. The current State bid price for a new HT 1000 Motorola
portable radio is $871. Recently, a few agencies have changed from HT 1000 to 800mhz
radios creating a large surplus of used HT 1000 radios. The Department received a bid
from Wireless Advanced Communications for used HT 1000 with chargers for $540 each.
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The Fire Department budgeted $2,700 for radio purchases in 2001. The Committee
recommends approval to purchase five used HT 1000 radios with chargers from
Advanced Wireless Communications for a total expenditure of $2,700.
Thermal Imaging Camera Demonstration: Fire Chief Dorman demonstrated a Bullard
Thermal Imaging Camera currently on loan to the Fire Department. The camera transmits
to a monitor, is very durable, and heat resistant. The retail price ranges from $18,000-
$21,000. The Fire Department raised funds to purchase a thermal imaging camera and
will test 2 cameras to determine the most appropriate camera for the Department.
REPORTS
None.
Trustee Newsom discussed safety concerns at the playground west of the Dairy Queen
parking lot. Town Administrator Widmer explained that all playgrounds and equipment are
inspected each year by the Town's insurance carrier and the safety concerns raised will be
forwarded to CIRSA.
Trustee Jeffrey -Clark expressed appreciation for the Police presence at the Moraine
crosswalk. Town Administrator Widmer reported that CDOT approved the installation of 3
crosswalk signs in the Moraine and Elkhorn Avenue Crosswalks and they will be installed
immediately upon arrival.
There being no further business, Chairman Gillette adjourned the meeting at 8:00 a.m.
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Rebecca van Deutekom, Deputy Town Clerk
APPROVED
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