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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
./Public Safety Committee
June 4, 1998
Committee: Chairman Marshall, Trustees Baudek and Hix
Attending: Chairman Marshall, Trustee Baudek
Also Attending: Ass't. Town Administrator Widmer, Police
Captain Filsinger, Fire Chief Dorman, Clerk
O'Connor
Absent: Trustee Hix
Chairman Marshall called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
1. Hazmat Exercise. Fire Chief Dorman reported that the
hazmat spill simulation planned June 13, 1998 has been
canceled; the Local Emergency Planning Committee will
reschedule later this summer.
2. State Firefighters Conference. The Chief and two other
firemen will be attending this conference June 15-20 in
Alamosa. Estes Park will host the conference June 21-25,
1999. Staff anticipates an attendance of approximately
2,000 firefighters. The Chief was commended for his
effort in booking/hosting this conference in 1999.
3. Bi-Annual Fund Drive. The Department will be conducting
their fund drive beginning July l9`. This year, their
letter will identify the Department's goal of purchasing
an engine tanker ($150,000) and miscellaneous items.
4. High Water Warning. Pursuant to water run-off caused by
snow -melt during the Spring season, residents and
visitors are being warned of the dangers associated and
affecting area rivers. The SCADA System is now on-line
in Confluence Park —this system will issue an early
warning when the water level is increasing, and
departmental procedures are in place. Thunderstorms
during this time of year also increase the danger.
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
1. Parking Report. Captain Filsinger reported that timed -
parking is in effect. The Summer Officers begin on a
full-time basis June 13`h, and of the eight officers, 3
are returning. A brief discussion on Clancy followed,
specifically the 3-hr. parking limit.
2. Customer Survey - Report. The Committee reviewed a
summary of the survey beginning the third week of March
to current. The Department and Committee were pleased as
the report indicated overall approval. Telephone calls
or postcards are randomly issued to any victim or
complainant involved in an incident. The Committee will
review these responses on a quarterly basis.
3. Departmental Policy Manual. Pursuant to policy and
procedures being eliminated from the Municipal Code Book,
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all departments are being required to prepare a Policy
Manual. Any revisions to the Manuals are to be presented
to their respective Committee for approval and subsequent
distribution by the Clerk. Staff noted that the manual
creates parameters for operation, and officers are tested
on a monthly basis. In addition, the manual is reviewed
by CIRSA and the Department has consistently received
100% ratings. The Committee recommends the manual be
taken under advisement for one month to allow Committee
members an ample opportunity for review.
REPORTS.
Personnel. Denise Novotny, Communicator, has resigned and this
position will be advertised.
Mutual Aid. In cooperation with the Highway Patrol and Sheriff's
Dept., the Department is joining in the "Aggressive Driving
Campaign" throughout the summer season. Strong enforcement will
occur in the entire Estes Valley area (including both canyons),
and a press release will be forthcoming.
Vehicle Accident/Highway 36. Chief Dorman briefed the Committee
on the Fire Department's standard procedure on vehicle accidents
involving injuries. On June 3rd, such an accident occurred on
Highway 36, resulting in one fatality. As the accident is under
investigation, no further comment was made.
There being no further business, Chairman Marshall adjourned the
meeting at 8:40 a.m.
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