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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Public Safety Committee 1997-11-20BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. Public Safety Committee RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS November 20, 1997 Committee: Chairman Marshall, Trustees Baudek and Pauley Attending: Chairman Marshall and Trustee Baudek Also Attending: Administrator Klaphake, Police Chief Repola, Fire Chief Dorman, Special Events Director Hinze, Secretary Allsop Absent: Trustee Pauley Chairman Marshall called the meeting to order at 3:35 p.m. POLICE DEPARTMENT Campfires Bond Park December 13 & 14, 1997. The committee for "Celebrate Estes" is asking permission to hold campfires in the fire pit during the event in Bond Park: Saturday, December 13 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Since the water has been drained for the Winter, Chief Dorman has given consent to having the fires only if: 1. An approved attendant is present at all times. 2. This attendant meet with Chief Dorman for instructions. 3. Class A fire extinguishers are used. We have contacted Ben Goff to be the attendant. Ben was the attendant used during the summer. The attendant will start the fires and be there all day. Chief Dorman is agreeable. The committee recommends approval for the fires in Bond Park. Letter from Humane Society for Larimer County stating that because they now have two officers who are in a position to respond to animal control calls in Estes Park/Drake areas next year, they will not be renewing their contract with Estes Park in 1998. They will be seeking bids from local Estes Park veterinarians and boarding facilities so as to keep stray pets picked up by their officers in the area for easier reclaiming of pets by owners/caretakers. They thanked us for our many contributions to the effective animal control services in the un- incorporated areas of Larimer County. The Police Department will be losing $10,000 revenue that we have received in the past. Will still maintain present schedule (30 hours per week) for our Animal Control Officer and this will allow her to concentrate specifically on the Town, freeing officers from taking quite so many animal calls. Would like to keep the Animal Control Officer at 30 hrs. per week in order to maintain benefits. In the past year, the Humane Society did pay the difference on the new truck from a 2 wheel drive to 4 wheel drive. Chief Repola does have concerns about the Humane Society being able to contract with local vets. Chief Repola will do a media release before January 1, 1998. LETA Resolution requesting a wireless communications access charge for Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority effective April 1, 1998. LETA had decided to enter into Phase I: 1. Wireless provider will build into the present system capabilities for the cell phone number to be shown on the 911 screen, which will enable Telecommunicators to callback that cell phone to verify location , etc. 2. Will give a cell site. Government entities will not have to pay the access charge. Each municipality within Larimer County has to approve it or it doesn't pass. Chief Repola will go into more detail of explaining the access charge; i.e., history, feasibility, etc. when presenting to the Town Board. The committee recommends approval for presentation to the Town Board. FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Truck Pump Certifications. During certification, found fire pumps that needed maintenance; i.e., various leaks, valve problems, etc. These have been corrected and were repaired quickly thanks to Gary Shanafelt and his crew. All the fire pumps are now certified BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS er zu, I9Y i = rag and this will be sent to ISO and the Fire Department will receive credit. In the future, this maintenance will be done annually. Only had one fire engine out of service at a time during this certification. Power Outage in October. It was a test of the new facility and its generator. Found there did need to be some minor changes. Command Center was set up at the new fire station - Chief Dorman, Captain Filsinger and Jim Richardson from EPMC Ambulance. Hospital has their own back-up diesel generator that can run for two days. Had some firemen on standby at the fire station. Also, had an ambulance on standby at the station. The ambulance did help deliver portable oxygen. Extra phone lines worked very well at the fire station. Chief Dorman and Captain Filsinger are working on protocol for this type of incident. Chief Repola said the communications center was able to keep radio and phones working, the generator was down for a very short time. Will never lose ability to receive 911 calls, if our communications center goes down the calls will be rerouted to Larimer County. The Police Department is looking into purchasing a box radio system that just operates off of an antennae. The committee commended everyone on the handling of the situation; Fire, Police, Ambulance. Stanley Hall. Occupancy is limited, the Fire Department recommends the following guidelines: 1. Two fire ladders at each end of the balcony with instructions. 2. Capacity based on ladders and fixed seating - 25. If the staircase is on fire, the ladders can only handle ten people and not sure of structure stability. 3. Occupancy limit should be posted in the balcony. The Stanley agreed to the above provisions. Chairman Marshall asked what was the capacity of the downstairs and Chief Dorman said they would have to check with Allman. FORTS The committee reviewed correspondence commending Officers Swallow, Rowe, Brand, Alberts and Roth. There being no further business, Chairman Marshall adjourned the meeting at 4:15 p.m. Pamela S. Allsop, Recordi geSecretary St.- Via..»w.*:nr1 Cik yy• y y NOV 2 5 1997 TOMi f 80.AP'::• j Sr:sart: