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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Public Safety Committee
April 17, 1997
Committee: Chairman Marshall, Trustees Baudek and Pauley
Attending: Chairman Marshall, Trustee Baudek
Also Attending: Ass't. Administrator Widmer, Police Chief
Repola, Fire Chief Dorman, Clerk O'Connor
Absent: Trustee Pauley
Chairman Marshall called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Personnel. Clerk O'Connor conducted a Swearing -In Ceremony
for Ryan Alberts, Police Officer I. Officer Alberts worked
for the Estes Park Police Dept. last summer, and he is in
the process of finishing training at the Police Academy.
The Committee welcomed Officer Alberts.
ADDY Report. Cpt. Filsinger reported on the "Alcohol, Drunk
Driving and You" Program conducted April 7 through 10, 1997.
This Program focuses on making the youth cognizant of the
perils of drunk driving. Officers Alberts, Filsinger, Fox,
Kenney, Kufeld, Pass, Rose, Roth, Schumaker, Swallow, and
Sherriff's Wilson and Palmer stopped every vehicle driving
into the high school area on April 7th & 10th, and everyone
in the car wearing a seatbelt received a ticket. PaCK
sponsored the program at a cost of $3,050 which included the
training, video, posters and associated educational
materials.
On April 7th, 278 vehicles were contacted (695 occupants)
and 510 were using their seatbelt. On April loth, estimated
seatbelt compliance was 98%. A total of 1,089 tickets were
issued to those complying, and 200 prizes were available —
the grand prize was a $100 gift certificate (donated by
PaCK), and five second prizes of $20.00 gasoline gift
certificates. Remaining prizes were donated by community
businesses and service organizations. Approximately 400
students attended a panel discussion which included
Municipal Judge Brown, and breath testing equipment was
explained. In addition, parents attended a similar program.
Program sponsors included various churches, School District,
media, businesses, Youth Center, various health care
facilities and many civic organizations. Successful and
valuable.
The program was a tremendous success, and the program may be
repeated in the future. The Committee complimented all
officers involved in this program.
Meeting Cancellation. Due to scheduling conflicts, Chief
Repola reported that the May 15th Committee meeting has been
canceled.
Police Chief Report. Chief Repola reported on the following
committees on which he serves: Larimer Emergency Telephone
Authority (LETA)/Chairman (911), Restructuring
Implementation Team/Larimer County (re -structuring of health
and human services), Juvenile Justice Planning
Committee/Larimer County (short-term holding facility for
juveniles), Partners, Focus on Youth, Youth Corp., and
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Salvation Army Board of Directors. It was suggested that
anyone with concerns relative to the above, contact the
Chief. Cpt. Filsinger serves on the PaCK Board of
Directors. The Committee praised police personnel for their
community service work.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Hazardous Materials Response. Chief Dorman reported that as
a Local Emergency Planning Committee member, this agency
trains local agencies in Larimer County on HazMat response.
OSHA requires that all personnel must be certified. The
agency has determined that some members of the EPVFD are at
an "Awareness Training Level." Should a major HazMat spill
occur, the Dept. would call Loveland for assistance. The
EPVFD's responsibility would be to provide security,
identify the problem and HazMat material, and contain the
site. Staff will ascertain whether HazMat spill assessments
should be included in the Municipal Code.
Mutual Aid Agreement with Larimer County. Chief Dorman
reported that the Agreement discussed last month has now
been amended due to the finding above. Therefore, major
HazMat spills in Larimer County will be served by the Poudre
Fire Authority and Loveland. Estes Park firemen will
continue to receive training with the goal to reach an
"operations level."
Official Boundary Fire Protection Map. Utilizing the
Official 911 Service Map, the Dept. has established their
boundaries and such has been noted on a map. The Official
EPVFD Boundary Fire Protection Map will be made a part of
the official records of the Town.
REPORTS.
The traffic monitor will be in place by May 1st.
The Committee reviewed correspondence commending Officers Culloo,
Kenney, Van Deutekom and Rowe for their handling of a 911
domestic incident call.
Quarterly Report. With exception of vehicle accidents, incidents
declined during the first quarter.
Chief Repola updated the Committee on additional planning for the
July 4th celebration.
There being no further business, Chairman Marshall adjourned the
meeting at 4:15 p.m.
APPROVED
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Vickie O'Connor, CMC/AAE, Town Clerk