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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Public Safety Committee 1999-02-04BRAOFORO PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS /Public Safety Committee February 4, 1999 Committee: Chairman Marshall, Trustees Baudek and Hix Attending: All Also Attending: Assistant Town Administrator Repola, Police Deputy Chief Filsinger, Fire Chief Dorman, Deputy Clerk van Deutekom Chairman Marshall called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. POLICE DEPARTMENT 1998 Municipal Court Year-end Report. Municipal Court Judge Brown recognized Municipal Court Clerk Maryella Pearson and noted that she has served the Court 29 years and 9 months without missing a single Court date. On behalf of the Committee, Chairman Marshall commended Clerk Pearson on her conscientious efforts. The Judge reported that the Court heard 483 cases in 1998 for a total fine collection of $24,703.00, and a total of 365 parking citations were issued for an income of $3,630.00. There were 414 cases in 1997 ($22,274.00), and 388 parking fines ($3,730.00). Judge Brown stated that the number of Court cases has increased and the dockets are becoming longer. Additional Court sessions have been added during the past year to accommodate such items as Business Licenses. If this trend continues, reevaluation of the number of Municipal Court dates may be necessary. The Judge noted that Police Officers do an excellent job of deposing cases and the Court provides an efficient system to resolve cases quickly. The Judge reported skateboarding offenders and their parents have expressed concerns relating to the existing Skateboard Park and continue to press local authorities to expand areas where skateboarding is allowed. Assistant Town Administrator Repola will conduct a review of location violations to determine where citations are being written. Currently, rollerblades and bicycles are allowed on the Lake Estes Trail, however, skateboards are not. Staff will review Ordinance restrictions and report their findings to the Committee. Other areas of discussion included a referral system between the Court and the Department of Revenue. The Court submits names of individuals that fail to appear in Municipal Court or comply with Court requirements to the DOR, which in turn will delay renewal of a driver's license until all Court requirements are compliant. Judge Brown stated the Court pager has been used on a weekly basis and continues to be an effective communication tool. Community activities for the Court include attending Government classes at the High School, participating in an annual moot court, Alcohol Awareness Week, and Red Ribbon Week for the D.A.R.E. program. The Court will compare the bond and fee schedules to those used by Ft. Collins and Loveland. Assistant Town Administrator Repola noted that there have been discrepancies between the County and Municipal fines. Trustee Baudek expressed his appreciation to Judge Brown for the service provided to the community. Vehicle Purchase: Fleet Superintendent Mahany presented a Police Vehicle Analysis Report detailing fleet size, annual miles, new vehicle prices for 1999, and vehicle life expectancy. Following a discussion covering fleet options in Vail and Aspen, and the State bid process, Fleet Superintendent Mahany reported G-78A and G-106B have been in the police patrol fleet since 1994 (G-78A) and 1996 (G-106B). The vehicles' usage will be within the vehicle replacement parameters of 80,000 to 90,000 miles by BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Safety Committee — February 4, 1999 — Page 2 mid -year 1999. The approximate delivery for a police car is 5-6 months. Rains Motor Company, Burts Arapahoe Ford, and Longmont Ford submitted bids and following review, the Committee recommends approval of the bid from Rains Motor Company for two Ford Crown Victoria Police Vehicles for a total price of $32,618.00. Fleet Superintendent Mahany reported that the fleet size of marked vehicles would remain at existing levels. On behalf of the Committee, Chairman Marshall commended staff on compiling a very detailed and informative report that will aid Committee members in fleet decision making. FIRE DEPARTMENT Insurance Services Office (ISO) Calculation Method: Fire Chief Dorman reported that prior to 1996, estimated fire flows and fire hydrant locations were determined by the Water Department with little input from the Fire Department. During the last ISO inspection in October of 1997, it was determined that the Fire Department should have more input and review regarding this matter. At that time, two methods for calculating fire flow requirements were available, the ISO method and the Poudre Valley Fire Protection District Method (PVA). Detailed calculations for each method were presented to the Committee. Although PVA's method is much simpler, it was too broad for use within the Town water system and area. To ensure consistency in calculations of fire flow requirements and hydrant locations and eliminate possible confusion using two methods, the ISO method was selected. ISO Method: F=18C(A)05+(E)-(0) Where: F=required fire flow in gallons per minute (GPM) C=coefficient related to the type of construction A=total floor area (including all stories) E=percentage to be added for exposures O=reduction for occupancy type Chief Dorman stated that new development areas would use the ISO calculation for determining fire flow and hydrant placement and the Fire Department will assist developers with calculations. The Committee recommends approval of the use of the ISO method for calculating fire flow requirements, as described above. Ice Dangers Warning: Chief Dorman advised that fluctuating water and ice on lakes and rivers is extremely dangerous and warned individuals use caution and stay off the ice in these areas. Police Deputy Chief Filsinger stated there is no Ordinance specifically prohibiting individuals from venturing onto the ice and he stressed the importance of heeding the ice danger warning. The Fire Department will be conducting an Ice Rescue Class in February for the Police Department and others in the community. Wildland Fire Truck Update: Chief Dorman reported an agreement was reached between the Colorado State Forest Service and the Fire Department to lease a 5/4 Ton, 1967 Kaiser Jeep. The lease amount for this off -road vehicle is $200 per year and agreement was reviewed by Town Attorney White. The Fire Department would be responsible for minor maintenance of the vehicle and the Forest Service will be responsible for major maintenance. The Committee recommends approval of the lease agreement as presented. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Safety Committee — February 4, 1999 — Page 3 REPORTS Correspondence Summary: The Committee reviewed correspondence received in January 1999 praising the efforts of the Police Department. NIBRS Fourth Quarter and Year End Crime Summary Results: Deputy Chief Filsinger presented the fourth quarter and year end NIBRS Crime Summary Reports which included statistics from 1996, 1997, and 1998. The reports aid staff in identifying crime trends and provide a benchmark for comparison to national averages. Deputy Chief Filsinger explained that burglary and vandalism cases remain the most difficult crimes to solve. Further discussion included bad check cases, graffiti in Stanley Park, and the clearance rate for drug offenses. There being no further business, Chairman Marshall adjourned the meeting at 8:58 a.m. AL117) Rebecca van Deutekom, Deputy Town Clerk FEB 91979