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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Safety Committee 1998-07-02BRADFORD PUBLISHING GO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Safety Committee July 2, 1998 Committee: Chairman Marshall, Trustees Baudek and Hix Attending: Chairman Marshall, Trustee Hix Also Attending: Ass't. Town Administrator Widmer, Police Chief Repola, Fire Chief Dorman, Clerk O'Connor Absent: Trustee Baudek Chairman Marshall called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. FIRE DEPARTMENT. 1. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with RMNP. The Committee reviewed the MOU whereby the Fire Dept. will provide personal services and equipment for both structural fire and wildfire suppression, and the protection of life and property from fire on RMNP property. The MOU was reviewed by Town Attorney White for content. The, Committee recommends approval of the MOU as presented. 2.A. Firefighter Accountability System. Fire Chief Dorman reviewed the tagging system that has been implemented to monitor which firefighter is on the scene. Two tags will be used, and the color signifies the level of training; both tags will have personal identification information. The Fire Safety Officer will then know at -a -glance each person's qualifications, and also be able to easily identify if any personnel are unaccounted for. The Committee commended the Chief on the implementation of this procedure. 3. Prescribed Burn for Crosier Mountain. The U.S. Forest Service is planning a burn between June 19-July 31 if desired weather, fuel moisture, and smoke dispersal conditions are met for Crosier Mountain. "Prescribed Fire" signs will be posted on Highway 34. Approximately 1,500 acres over a period of 5-7 days will be burned. The Forest Service will cease any lighting two days prior to the July 4th Weekend. 4. Fireworks Displays. Chief Dorman issued a caution for all residents displaying fireworks on July 4th, and clarified legal (toy caps and sparklers) v. illegal fireworks; conditions are extremely hazardous. The Annual Jaycee Fireworks Display has been moved further west (at the lake inlet) as 700' must be maintained from the discharge site to houses. Chief Repola reported that the July 4th enforcement procedure utilized in 1997 for the Stanley Park area will again be observed this year. 5. Correspondence. The Dept. received a Thank You from the Wool Market as they were allowed to use the Fire Dept. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Safety Committee - July 2, 1998 - Page 2 meeting room for class. Inclement weather necessitated this use. The Department was commended by RMNP for their response to the Oshkosh Snowplow accident which occurred May 8th in the Park. The quick response, including the hazardous material unit, was a major factor in limiting the fuel spill into Hidden Valley Creek. (The Committee observed such instances are a good example of the necessity of the MOU which was discussed earlier). Various comments from Internet users were noted. Mark Igel setup the website address which was offered free -of - charge for Fire Departments. The listing includes a brief biography of each firefighter and the upcoming Firefighters' Convention will be advertised. POLICE DEPARTMENT. 1. Backup Communications Status. Finding weaknesses in the Department's backup system (particularly with paging capabilities), staff began working on a complete backup system for the CommCenter. A budget of $4,000 was allocated, and, having met with Motorolla, staff now has a plan to locate the backup system at the Fire Station. Staff anticipates installation costs at slightly less than budget. 2 Traffic Monitoring and Enforcement. The counter function of the traffic monitor is now being used. Data on time of day, speed, etc. is being collected and it will be used to determine where to place the monitor for speed control. Aggressive enforcement is underway on Hwy. 34. 3. Aggressive Driving Enforcement Efforts - Preliminary Results. The Committee reviewed reports from June 15th and 19th on the Aggressive Driving Campaign that will run through the summer. Highways 34 and 36 are being monitored and it appears crossing/passing on a double yellow line and following too close are the major violations. Citations are generally being issued for these two offenses, as well as warnings for violations such as impeding traffic. Regarding utilization of the "pullouts", Chief Repola reported that recent comments were forwarded to CDOT, and they will look at enhancing signage for these areas. 4. Year 2000 Audit. CommCenter staff, along with L.E.T.A. are working to ensure all equipment can transition, and is compliant with, the Year 2000. Chief Repola noted that an outright purchase or upgrade is being reviewed, and he cautioned that either method could significantly impact the 1999 Budget. REPORTS. 1. The statistics on 911 calls were reviewed. Trustee Hix reported on a recent occurrence involving his reporting a blown transformer on his cell -phone. Staff confirmed that at this time, wireless calls to 911 default to Ft. Collins. Response may be delayed until such time as BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Safety Committee - July 2, 1998 - Page 3 technology is improved. Chief Repola will investigate Trustee Hix's incident and report his findings. Additional information will be forthcoming on the Public Safety Answering Point ("PSAP") system which is tacking all calls coming into the CommCenter. At this time, call - box calls ring into the CommCenter through this system, and statistics will be soon available. There being no further business, Chairman Marshall adjourned the meeting at 8:50 a.m. ge-A,x,t) Vickie O'Connor, CMC/AAE, Town Clerk trlire4n470 I trek szt 1-#e-A-MR A E 1?7,re47) "“, . JUL 1 4 1998 TOWN OF ESTES ozi,AnD OF T111.3 •.