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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Public Safety Committee
August 6, 1998
Committee: Chairman Marshall, Trustees Baudek and
Hix
Attending: All
Also Attending:
Ass't. Town Administrator Widmer, Police
Chief Repola, Judge Brown, Clerk
O'Connor
Absent: Fire Chief Dorman
Chairman Marshall called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
1. Municipal Court: Contract Probationary Services. Municipal
Judge Brown appeared before the Committee and advised that
Court dockets are expanding and in order to properly
sentence certain defendants, he desires a "pre -sentence
report." These reports typically outline if a defendant has
had prior convictions, the nature of the conviction, home
and school situations, etc., and they are prepared within
two weeks. Through the Intervention Program, Criminal
History Reports could be prepared for a fee of
$75.00/report. Judge Brown does not anticipate a
significant number of such reports being requested, and any
defendant placed on probation that has necessitated a report
would be required to reimburse the Town as a condition of
their sentence. However, due to circumstances beyond his
control, the Town could ultimately be held accountable to
fund the entire $75.00 fee. Judge Brown requested approval
of a budget allocation of approximately $750.00 for this
purpose. Judge Brown confirmed that Larimer County utilizes
Intervention's services for similar sentencing practices.
The Committee recommends approval of the budget expenditure
effective immediately.
Damage to Town Property/Criminal Mischief. Trustee Baudek
requested and received confirmation from Judge Brown that
defendants are required to pay restitution costs for any
damage to Town property. Such restitution is over and above
any court fines. Chief Repola will discuss this issue with
Town Attorney White to determine whether there are any
applicable restrictions.
2. 911 Surcharge/L.E.T.A. - Proposed Resolution. The Committee
reviewed said Resolution that assesses a telephone exchange
access facility charge and a wireless communications access
charge of $.45/each/mo., effective January 1, 1999. Chief
Repola confirmed that L.E.T.A. must notify each member
municipality of the facility charges each year —the
Resolution renews the fee without any increase. Chief
Repola will provide L.E.T.A.'s Budget to Committee members.
The Committee recommends approval of the Resolution as
presented.
3. Departmental Policy Manual - Approval. At the June 4, 1998
Committee Meeting, it was decided to await recommending
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approval of said Manual to allow Committee members an
opportunity for review. Each Officer is given a copy of the
Manual, and the Department also maintains a Procedure
Manual. CIRSA yearly commends Capt. Filsinger for his work
on the Policy Manual. The Committee acknowledged
presentation of the Policy Manual, not approval, as the
Manual is prepared under the direction of the Police Chief.
REPORTS.
The Committee reviewed correspondence received in July, 1998,
noting commendations for Department Front Office staff from Peter
Stilling and Carmen Riensche for lost personal items, and the
Department as a whole from the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival.
The "parking ticket" statistics from June l9t through July 16th
were clarified and discussed.
Pursuant to the Committee's request, Officers will take special
notice of RV's parking/camping on that portion of Highway 36
formerly owned by the Sutter Oil Company.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
The Department had no items for discussion.
Following conclusion of all agenda items, staff requested and
received authorization to enter Executive Session to discuss
personnel matters.
There being no further business, Chairman Marshall adjourned the
meeting to Executive Session at 8:40 a.m.
Vickie O'Connor, CMC/AAE, Town Clerk
AUG 1 1 1998
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