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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Safety Committee 1998-09-03BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Safety Committee September 3, 1998 Committee: Chairman Marshall, Trustees Baudek and Hix Attending: All Also Attending: Acting Town Administrator Widmer, Police Chief Repola, Fire Chief Dorman, Clerk O'Connor Absent: None Chairman Marshall called the meeting to order at 8:01 a.m. POLICE DEPARTMENT. Backup System/Communications - Update. Chief Repola reported that the radio is now in place at the Fire Station. Staff's intent was to furnish the backup CommCenter with bare essentials and test the system. However, due to an incident this past weekend, Dispatch used the backup system and it worked perfectly. Once all telephone lines are connected as desired, staff anticipates optimum backup capabilities. Noise Ordinance - Discussion. Police Chief Repola presented sample ordinances from Steamboat Springs (generic system) and Aspen (complex system), and State Statute regarding noise abatement. Discussion followed on the difficulty with enforcement; wind/climate bearing; necessary equipment and staffing proficiency level; selective enforcement; avoiding an ordinance prohibiting a truck's ability to gear down/stop; and fine collections. Staff requested the Committee's goal on this subject. Additional discussion followed, and, based on the possibility of additional expense (staffing and equipment), and the complexity of enforcement, the Committee recommends the Town take no further action at this time. FIRE DEPARTMENT. Position Letter. Fire Chief Dorman reported on the Department's position letter which was prepared in conjunction with the Water Dept. when Charles Heights residents requested their water system be upgraded. The position letter was officially presented at the Public Works Committee meeting, August 20, 1998. Fire Suppression System Program. This program was developed by the State to inspect sprinkler systems. In June, the Dept. received notice that the State has changed their requirements: contractors who install underground water lines from the water main to structures must now be registered with the State. There is no test being required at this time, however, there is an associated fee. Chief Dorman has forwarded a memo to the Town's Building Dept. advising of this change, and said department will advise contractors. HazMat Exercise. 'The HazMat exercise originally scheduled for this past Spring has now been postponed to May, 1999. Colorado State Fire Fighters Association (CSFFA) Fall Meeting. The CSFFA Executive Board and Tournament Committee will be in BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Safety Committee - September 3, 1998 - Page 2 Estes Park September 26 and 27 to review upcoming conference plans. A video on the tournament competition held at the Alamosa conference is available in the Administration Library. Fund Drive - Update. Approximately $32,000 in donations have been received thus far. Fund-raising will be enhanced with the scheduled Labor Day Crafts Fair in Bond Park (the Dept. retains all proceeds from craft and food booth fees - $15-20,000±). Correspondence was received from Pat Ingels, Dorothy Ricketts, Glen & Pat Nieman, Steve and Ann Taylor, Harold & Valjean Rehn, Norma Green, and Hans G. REPORTS. Correspondence was received from Rita Bennett and Amy Evans praising the Police Dept. for return of lost items. Staff reviewed the parking statistics report. Concerning handicapped parking spaces and the illegal use thereof, Chief Repola confirmed that citations can only be issued in public parking lots. If citations are issued to persons parking in handicapped parking spaces where a placard was not visible, extenuating circumstances may dictate that these citations are voided. It appears the Lower Wiest Parking Lot may require improved RV parking signage. Citations are being issued to anyone remaining in a parking lot over the posted 3-hr. parking limit. Moving a vehicle to another parking space within the same parking lot does not avoid the possibility of receiving a parking ticket. Staff will share parking statistics with the Advertising Dept. The Committee received and reviewed a new report. The National Incident -Based Reporting System (NIBRS) provides incident clearance rates on a national basis. Staff will use this report to benchmark with other similar -sized municipalities. The format for this report will be modified for ease in reviewing. Staff put merchants on notice that the Town is entering into what is known as the "burglary season" (Sept. -Nov.), and suggested they utilize night deposit procedures. Drug control remains at zero tolerance, with aggressive enforcement. There being no further business, Chairman Marshall adjourned the meeting at 9:00 a.m. • Vickie O'Connor, CMC/AAE, Town Clerk SEP 8 1998 TOWN OF i-.;TES