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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
✓Public Safety Committee
December 2, 1999
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chairman Hix, Trustees Baudek and Gillette
Assistant Town Administrator Repola, Deputy Police Chief
Filsinger, Fire Chief Dorman, Clerk O'Connor
None
Chairman Hix called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Office Remodel. The Public Safety Committee previously authorized staff to bid the Office
Remodel Project. As there was no response, staff negotiated the project with Duggan
Builders and Design; he is proposing a design/build method. Mr. Duggan constructed the
restrooms at the fairgrounds and he utilized this identical method and completed the project
in full within the budget. The 1999 Budget contains $40,000. The 2000 Budget contains an
additional $45,000 for continuation of the same remodeling project for a total budget amount
of $85,000. Facilities Manager Sievers added that $5,000 allocated for central air will be
postponed to 2001; however, the funds will be assigned to this project. The majority of work
will occur in clerical and records, and the one -car garage will be converted to two offices.
Staff is seeking: (1) authorization to combine the two budgets for one multi -phased
construction project that begins this year and continues into 2000, and (2) approval of the
design/build concept with Duggan Builders and Design. Any excess funding in the 1999
budget that is not encumbered this year will be carried over to the 2000 Budget. Should this
occur, formal action may require a budget supplement. Should staff find inadequate funding
for items such as carpeting, they are to return to the Committee for further discussion. The
Committee recommends approval of both requests as identified above for a total
budget expenditure of $85,000.
Policy Manual — Revision. The Committee reviewed a revision to Section 11.2 Bullet
Resistant Vests to read as follows:
A. (Revised) A bullet resistant vest will be supplied to each officer at the cost of
the Department. They will be manufactured of Kevlar, nylon cloth or any
combination thereof as technology and the industry standards change.
B. (No Change) Bullet resistant vests are the property of the Police Dept. and
will remain with the Dept. when the wearer's employment ends unless other
arrangements are made to purchase the same from the Town.
C. (Revised) Wearing of the ballistic vest is mandatory whenever an officer is
scheduled to work a patrol shift or as directed by a supervisor.
D. (New) All officers are cautioned that they will potentially face a loss of up to
50% of workmen's compensation benefits if injury results from an officer not
wearing a bullet resistant vest. This is pursuant to C.R.S. 8-42-11291)(a)
which states:
1. The compensation provided for in Articles 40 to 47 of this title
shall be reduced fifty percent:
a. Where injury is caused by the willful failure of the
employee to use safety devices provided by the
employer.
E. (Revised) if an officer not assigned to a uniformed patrol shift opts to not wear
a bullet resistant vest during his/her tour of duty, the officer's bullet resistant
vest shall be kept in the officer's assigned police vehicle/office throughout the
tour of duty and positioned for a quick access.
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The Committee recommends approval of the revision to Section 11.2 of the Policy
Manual.
Discussion followed on policy manual items that are subject to Town Board approval, with
the Committee recommending staff meet with Town Attorney White. The Committee
does not believe this type of revision should be subject to Town Board approval.
Personnel update. Deputy Chief Filsinger reported that Scott Jacobs has been hired to fill
a vacancy in the Communications Center, and Robert (Bart) Trenholm has filled the Police
Officer I position. Clerk O'Connor swore -in Officer Trenholm and the Committee welcomed
him to the community. Staff noted there are few opportunities to fill vacancies with people
now residing in the area.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Resolution Specifying Need for Additional Firefighters. The Firemen's Pension Board
recently discussed whether a volunteer firefighter who has 20 years of service and has
reached 50 years of age could receive his pension and remain a member of the
department. This discussion took place due to the Department's desire to retain
experienced firefighters and maintain the workforce.
Town Attomey White provided two options: (1) create an additional category of volunteer
firefighter in which members do not serve as active volunteer firefighters, or (2) the Town
Board could pass a resolution specifying the need for additional volunteer firefighters.
Consensus was reached for Option 2, thus Attorney White prepared a resolution for
consideration by the Public Safety Committee.
Chief Dorman confirmed that the resolution would be in place as long as there is a need;
that pursuant to current bylaws, firemen retire at age 65; the desired number of members is
40; and that there are adequate funds in the budget to purchase required gear. The Fire
Dept. has unanimously voted to support the resolution. The Committee recommends
approval of the resolution as submitted.
Larimer County Wildfire Website. Fire Chief Dorman announced the website address for
Larimer County Wildfire information — www.co.larimer.co.uswildfire/. A printed version of
the website information was distributed. Valuable homeowner information is available either
through the website or brochure.
Mansaver Bar Update. The mansaver bar has been purchased (with donated funds) and
installed in Engine #1. This bar protects firemen while the vehicle is enroute to the scene.
Annual Pump Tests. Annual pump testing will begin 12/6; one engine will be out of service
at a time for a 24-hr period. Testing is an ISO requirement, and the work is conducted by a
certified firm.
Correspondence. The Committee reviewed letters from the Larimer County Sheriffs
Office, Super 8 Motel, Student Council, and resident commending the Fire Dept. for their
various assistance.
There being no further business, Chairman Hix adjourned the meeting at 8:38 a.m.
APPROVED
1 DEC 1 4 1999
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Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk