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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, July 6, 2000
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 6th day of July,
2000.
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Chairman Gillette, Trustees Jeffrey and Newsom
All
Assistant Town Administrator Repola, Deputy Police Chief
Filsinger, Fire Chief Dorman, Town Clerk O'Connor
Absent: None
Chairman Gillette called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m.
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
FBI National Academy Synopsis. Deputy Chief Filsinger reported on his recent
graduation from the National FBI Academy held in Quantico, VA, and he
extended his appreciation in being allowed to attend this high-level
instruction/training. Ass't. Administrator Repola added that the FBI funded this 3-
mo. instruction, with the Town funding incidentals.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Citizen Concern with Fire Danger. Gary Connely appeared to express his
concern with the fire danger, not only directly adjacent to his property (Sleepy
Hollow Subdivision on Fall River), but with many similar situations in Estes Park.
Significant stockpiles of old timber are being stored, and the Town should
investigate these areas and direct property owners to remove them. Discussion
followed on enforcement, and lack thereof, and perhaps making current
regulations more stringent.
Fire Chief Dorman confirmed that he is currently reviewing Fire Codes in other
municipalities and he anticipates submitting his recommendations for adoption of
a Fire Municipal Code for Estes Park by the end of the year.
The Committee recommends Chief Dorman and Code Enforcement Officer
Sigler meet to discuss fire hazard issues and enforcement thereof, with a
suggestion that the media be involved to call the community's attention to
this viable concern.
New Fire Truck Update. The new fire truck is being picked -up in Casper and it
should be in-service next week.
Bobcat Fire Review. Chief Dorman reviewed the EPVFD's role in the recent
Bobcat Fire, where 22 members were put into service.
Propane Tanker Incident. Through a Mutual Aid Agreement with Loveland, the
Dept. assisted with extrication and standby efforts for a propane tanker accident
on Hwy. 34. The Dept. will invoice the trucking company for their service.
Fund Drive Update. Approximately 400 responses have been received in first
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month of the Fund Drive. Awareness has been heightened with the Bobcat Fire.
Chairman Gillette thanked all public safety personnel for their efforts during July 4th
festivities. Chief Dorman confirmed there were no fires caused by fireworks this year.
REPORTS.
The Committee reviewed the Parking Report from May 19th through July 2nd
Tickets are primarily for downtown parking lots.
Trustee Jeffrey requested and received an update on the Moraine Ave.
crosswalk. The Police Seasonals will increase their presence, as they are able.
Concern has been raised with the appearance of a used car lot in the Municipal
Paring Lot along Elkhorn Ave., and Staff is investigating the issue.
Following completion of all agenda items, Chairman Gillette adjourned the meeting at
8:06 a.m.
Vickie O'Connor, CMC, Town Clerk
APPROVED
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TOWN OF ESTES PARK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES