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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 2' day of March,
2000.
Present: Chairman Hix, Trustees Baudek and Gillette
Attending: All
Absent: None
Also Attending: Assistant Town Administrator Repola, Deputy Chief
Filsinger, Fire Chief Dorman, Deputy Town Clerk van
Deutekom
Chairman Hix called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Intoxilyzer Purchase - Approval: Deputy Chief Filsinger reported that the
Department of Health (DOH) recommends replacement of the current
intoxilyzer unit being used by staff for the enforcement of alcohol related
driving offenses. The total cost to replace the intoxilyzer unit is $6,200,
which includes $5,000 for the unit and $600 for an additional alcohol
simulator. The Committee recommends approval for the purchase of
the Intoxilyzer 5000 EN at a cost of $6,200.
Municipal Court 1999 Annual Report: Municipal Court Judge Brown
introduced Municipal Court Clerk Dale Lechnir and updated the Committee
on Court statistics for 1996-1999. The Court handles traffic, skateboarding,
dog, smoking, minor drug violations, and participates in moot court cases
arranged by the high school. Chairman Hix directed staff to report on the
rationale banning skateboarding at the April meeting. Judge Brown
expressed his appreciation to the Trustees for their support.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Election of Assistant Fire Chief: Fire Chief Dorman reported that 1st
Assistant Fire Chief Ray Parker is relocating and has resigned effective
March 1, 2000. Ray has been with the Fire Department for 13 years and is
requesting a furlough. An election to replace the vacancy will be held next
week and the results will be reported at the April meeting. Chairman Hix
expressed appreciation for the services provided by 1st Assistant Fire Chief
Parker.
Fire Prevention Evaluation Report: Fire Chief Dorman reported on the
fire prevention evaluation for 511 W. Elkhorn Avenue, Fall River Village.
This area was evaluated from a fire prevention and extinguishments
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perspective with considerations for life safety. This evaluation was broken
down into six categories: access and egress, identification, potential
hazards, utilities, spacing, and available hydrant supply. Chairman Hix
directed staff to monitor the progress of action taken by the property owner
to ensure public safety. Assistant Town Administrator Repola will contact
Attorney White to determine the Town's liability and provide a report at the
April meeting.
REPORTS
NIBRS 4th Quarter and Annual Reports: Deputy Chief Filsinger
presented the 4th Quarter and Annual NIBRS report for 1999. Statistics for
1997-1999 were reviewed. Trustee Baudek complimented staff on their
efforts to reduce the number of burglaries.
There being no further business, Chairman Hix adjourned the meeting at
8:30 a.m.
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