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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
JPublic Safety Committee
November 5, 1998
Committee: Chairman Marshall, Trustees Baudek and Hix
Attending: All
Also Attending: Town Administrator Widmer, Chief Repola, Fire
Chief Dorman, Construction Managers Sievers,
Deputy Clerk van Deutekom
Absent: None
Chairman Marshall called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Celebrate Estes: Stanley Village Association requests approval
for Aspen Lodge Livery to provide horse-drawn during the
Celebrate Estes weekends of November 28th and 29th and December 5th
and 6th. The hours will be approximately 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(weather permitting) and Aspen Lodge will be required to provide
the proper insurance coverage. Pick up points are at Taco Bell
and the Transit Center and the route is on Elkhorn Avenue. Chief
Repola confirmed there have not been problems with these rides in
previous years. The Committee recommends'approval of the hayrides
and route as noted.
Generator - Authorization to Purchase: The current 10KW
generator used as a back-up power supply for the Police
Communications/Dispatch Center is substantially undersized to
handle the amount of power needed during emergencies. Platte
River Power Authority tested our system and recommended switching
to a 50KW generator. Construction -Manager Sievers began
researching replacement options in 1996. At that time it was
estimated that it would cost approximately $60,000 to purchase
and install a 35KW generator. Since then, Construction Manager
Sievers has been able to locate a 50KW unit at a much lower cost
of $30,000. The replacement cost of a new generator was budgeted
in 1998. Staff recommends approval of the purchase and
installation of a 50KW generator at a cost of $30,000.
Additionally, the cost will be equally split between Light and
Power, Public Works, Water, and Police. The existing generator
and switching gear will be relocated to the L&P Service Building.
The Committee recommends approval of the purchase of a 50KW
generator at a cost of $30,000, funded as identified above. The
Committee commended Construction Manager Sievers on his laborious
efforts to increase the capacity of the generator and also to
substantially reduce the purchase price of a new generator.
Physical Agility Testing: In June of 1998, the Estes Park Police
Department (EPPD) initiated a process to measure the physical
fitness abilities of its sworn officers. This project was
initiated in the interest of encouraging healthy lifestyles for
the officers, as well as ensuring an officer's physical fitness
for duty. In August, officers participated in physical agility
testing with the Larimer County Sheriff's Department (LCSD). All
participating officers of the EPPD completed the agility test
within the prescribed time limit and there were no injuries.
Additionally, the average time for Estes Park officers was well
under the cut-off score recommended for the LCSD. Testing was
not presented as a pass or fail situation and a time -frame for
compliance may be established for future testing. EPPD will most
likely continue in partnership with both LCSD and the Ft. Collins
Police Department for agility testing.
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House Addressing - Update: A recent Police Department survey of
house address numbers (streets selected randomly) concluded that
69% of the house numbers were visible from the street. An
Ordinance was adopted requiring individual properties to be
designated with a street address. Compliance was noted on or
before December 31, 1997. The Ordinance was intended to assist
Police/Fire/Ambulance personnel in locating residences quickly.
Since these emergency personnel continue to have difficulty
locating some residences, suggestions were made to possibly
assist them in their efforts. One suggestion was to send a
follow-up letter to any resident whose house was difficult to
locate. Another suggestion for public notification of the
Ordinance was to place a note directly on customer electric
bills. The Committee directed Chief Repola to research options to
raise public awareness of this significant safety concern and
report his findings at the next committee meeting.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Mission Statement: Fire Chief Dorman requested approval of the
Fire Department's Mission Statement: "The Mission of the Estes
Park Volunteer Fire Department is to provide the people of the
Estes Valley with fire prevention, fire protection and other
emergency services in a safe, efficient manner." The Committee
endorsed the Mission Statement as presented.
Confined Space Rescue Class: Pursuant to CIRSA requirements,
Platte River Power Authority will be teaching a Confined Space
Rescue Class on November 21, 1998 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
This class is available to any Town department or organization at
no cost to the participants.
Sprinkler Head Recalls: Underwriters Laboratories recently
issued a recall of the Central Sprinkler Company "Omega Series"
sprinklers. Fire Chief Dorman requested that the Trail Gazette
publish a warning to the public of this recall. The Fire
Department can also be contacted regarding this notice.
REPORTS
NIBRS Third Quarter Results: Police Chief Repola reported on the
3rd Quarter NIBRS Crime Summary Report. The report included
statistics from 1996, 1997, and 1998. It was noted that a few
counterfeit $20.00 bills have been discovered locally. The
Committee will receive an annual summary NIBRS report at their
January meeting.
Burglary Prevention/Intervention Efforts: The Committee reviewed
a burglary report for September and October. A total of 10
burglaries occurred - 1 residential and 9 commercial. Five
burglaries were solved, resulting in a 50% solve rate.
Correspondence Report: Officers Roth and Peck and Police Chief
Repola received correspondence praising their efforts. Letters
of Recognition were given to Officers Rose, Swallow, van
Deutekom, Kenney, Alberts, Leaycraft for their outstanding work
on recent burglary cases.
The.bef ",ki g no further business, Chairman Marshall adjourned the
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Rebecca van Deutekom, Deputy Town Clerk