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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Safety Committee 1999-09-02BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS /Public Safety Committee September 2, 1999 Committee: Chairman Hix, Trustees Baudek and Gillette Attending: All Absent: None Also Attending: Assistant Town Administrator Repola, Lt. van Deutekom, Fire Chief Dorman, Deputy Town Clerk van Deutekom Chairman Hix called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. POLICE DEPARTMENT Clancy Parking Report: Lt. van Deutekom presented ticket statistics by violation between May 20, 1999 and August 28, 1999. The number of warnings appeared to be higher than the actual tickets issued, however, Assistant Town Administrator Repola noted that the report may be an inaccurate representation of warning violations issued. The initial program set-up to track this information did not include a code for warning violations in certain categories. The report will be reviewed to ensure that the statistics are accurate. A follow-up report will be presented at the October meeting. Take the Pledge Day: Lt. van Deutekom reported that on August 31, 1999 students at the high school were greeted by the Police Department, Sheriffs Department, State Patrol, and two radio stations for "Take the Pledge Day." Students were asked to take a pledge against violence and were presented with a laminated pledge card. This event was used as an opportunity to remind students that everyone should be respectful of one another. Assistant Town Administrator Repola reported that the Department is encouraged to spend as much time as they can on school campuses and will continue to assist the schools whenever possible. FIRE DEPARTMENT Review of Fish Creek Incident: Chief Dorman presented a summation of a recent fire near Fish Creek. The Fire Department immediately set containment devices to control oil escaping into Fish Creek and Lake Estes. Both the Platte River Power Authority Fire Department and Bureau of Reclamation assisted local firefighters by supplying equipment and supplies. Chief Dorman reported that the cost of the spill could have quadrupled had local firefighters not immediately controlled the hazardous waste. Larimer County will invoice the landowner's insurance company for all costs associated with the fire and hazardous waste clean-up. Training Maze: Chief Dorman reported that on August 28th the Aurora Fire Department donated their time and provided a confined space training maze to local firefighters. Chief Dorman explained that the training exercise allowed firefighters to use the entire contents of their air packs, navigate in confined spaces, and maneuver through obstacles. The Committee expressed its gratitude to the Aurora Fire Department for the use of this training maze. Labor Day Crafts Fair: Chief Dorman reported that the Labor Day Crafts Fair will be held this weekend. This event will include handmade items from 100 vendors and will be held in conjunction with the National Muscular Dystrophy Fund Drive. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Safety Committee — September 2, 1999 — Page 2 REPORTS Correspondence Summary: The Committee reviewed correspondence received in August 1999 praising the efforts of the Police Department. Letters of Commendation were issued to Deputy Tim Sullivan — LCSD, Officer Roth — EPPD, and Telecommunicator Donna Hubach for their lifesaving action taken during a call. Assistant Town Administrator Repola reported that one complaint was being investigated. Changes to the report will be made in the future to achieve a balance of both letters of praise and complaint. NIBRS Group A 2Dd Quarter 1999 Report: Lt. van Deutekom presented the revised 2' quarter report. Assistant Town Administrator Repola reported that the clearance rates in some areas remain quite high and other areas show lower percentages, but remain above the national average. There being no further business, Chairman Hix adjourned the meeting at 8:20 a.m. ',,Ovici,i4_42.61,,, Rebecca van Deutekom, Deputy Town Clerk APPROVED SEP 14 1999 WN OF ESTES PARK BOARD OF TRUSTEES