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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
/Public Safety Committee
December 3, 1998
Committee: Chairman Marshall, Trustees Baudek and Hix
Attending: Trustees Baudek and Hix
Also Attending: Town Administrator Widmer, Police Captain Filsinger, Fire Chief
Dorman, Deputy Clerk van Deutekom
Absent: Chairman Marshall, Police Chief Repola
Trustee Baudek called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Revised Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority (LETA) Intergovernmental
Agreement: The Town of Estes Park has been a participating member of LETA since
its inception (1990). As a participating member, the Town of Estes Park was a
signatory of the original Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA). Since then, certain
changes have occurred in the operating of LETA and require a modification to that IGA.
The agreement to modify and amend accomplishes the following:
1. Adds the Windsor -Severance Fire Protection District as a signatory to the
IGA. In addition, it includes Colorado State University within LETA.
Neither addition changes the Board structure.
2. Sets forth a change that makes all definitions in the IGA consistent with
the Colorado statutes defining emergency telephone service.
3. Reflects changes in Colorado law with regard to emergency telephone
services made since November 14, 1990, when the IGA was originally
adopted. This makes the powers of LETA consistent with the legislative
declaration with regards to emergency telephone authorities.
4. Sets forth a change concerning LETA's budget. Since its inception,
LETA's budget has been included with the over all budget of Larimer
County. Beginning in 1999, LETA's funds will be managed separately
from the County. Accordingly, LETA will be required to comply with state
law with regard to submission and approval of its budget. Additionally, the
modification reflects simplifications of the "funds and operations" portion
of the IGA since Larimer County is no longer involved with LETA's
finances.
The Committee recommends approval of modifications to the Larimer Emergency
Telephone Authority Intergovernmental Agreement as presented.
Criminal Mischief Restitution: In response to a Committee inquiry, Town Attorney
White was contacted regarding criminal mischief restitution. He concluded that the
criminal courts, at all levels, have the authority to order restitution as a condition of
sentencing. Restitution issues are most appropriately handled through the civil courts
and, therefore, it would not be appropriate to adopt an ordinance covering this issue.
Address Visibility Notification Letter: Captain Filsinger reported that a notification
letter will be sent to any location (within the Town limits) that emergency crews cannot
find quickly and easily. A sample letter was presented to the Committee for review. The
Committee requested assistance from the local newspaper in notifying the community
of address visibility importance. Captain Filsinger will provide a follow-up report, to
include the number of letters sent to homeowners, at the next Committee meeting.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
Colorado State Forest Service Truck Update: Town Attorney White is currently
reviewing a lease agreement between the Fire Department and the Colorado State
Forest Service for a five -quarter ton truck. The Forest Service will handle all major
maintenance, and the Fire Department will handle all minor maintenance. The four-
wheel drive pump truck should remove some off -road burden from Engine 5.
Wildfire Safety Tips: Fire Chief Dorman presented the Wildfire Safety Tips brochure
prepared by Larimer County, Poudre Fire Authority, and Colorado State Forest Service.
The brochures will be available to the public at no charge.
Fund Drive Update: Funds collected to date for the new engine tanker total
approximately $56,000. Additional funds are expected from the crafts fair. Donations
received from the bulk mailing drive are beginning to dwindle in number. The Fire
Department share of the truck will be between $75,000 and $80,000.
Approval of ISO Required Fire Flow Calculation Method: Fire Chief Dorman
reported using several different calculation methods to determine fire flow. To simplify
these calculations, he recommended using one method. Following a discussion of the
methods, the Committee determined that more review was needed on the most
appropriate method. The Committee will have further discussion on this item at the
next meeting.
REPORTS
NIBRS Third Quarter Results — Group B Offenses: Captain Filsinger presented the
third quarter NIBRS report of Group "B" offenses. An increase in driving under the
influence violations was noted. The category identified as "All Other Offenses" is a
catch all category and includes skate boarding and bicycling violations. The Committee
expressed appreciation for all the extra assistance provided by police officers during
and after the events of the past weekend.
There being no further business, Trustee Baudek adjourned the meeting at 8:24 a.m.
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Rebecca van Deutekom, Deputy Town Clerk