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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Safety Committee 1996-09-19BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Safety Committee September 19, 1996 Committee: Chairman Marshall, Trustees Baudek and Pauley Attending: Chairman Marshall, Trustee Baudek Also Attending: Town Administrator Klaphake, Police Chief Repola, Fire Chief Rumley, Clerk O'Connor Absent: Trustee Pauley Chairman Marshall called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. Chairman Marshall read a letter from Jo Jones commending Officer Kenney for his courtesy and concern during an automobile accident. POLICE DEPARTMENT. Resolution Ratifying/Affirming Charge for E911. Chief Repola reviewed the background of the Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority and E911 System. The current Intergovernmental Agreement authorized the identical telephone access facility charge through 1996. The Committee examined a resolution authorizing the $.50/month/exchange E911 access facility charge. Following discussion, the Committee recommends approval of the Resolution endorsing current funding as presented. Police Administration will give this presentation at Town Board meeting September 24. Address Numbering. In a memorandum dated September 10, 1996, Trustee Baudek called attention to the lack of address numbering on commercial and residential structures, and the potential impact on emergency response equipment. Staff offered background information on the house numbering system that was instituted in the mid -late '70's which resulted in the Town obtaining an official set of street numbering maps. Chiefs Repola and Rumley commented on the negative impact of sporadic numbering, lack of visibility from the street, duplication of street names, missing portions of address placards that result in distorting addresses, noting that address location tends to be more difficult with existing, not new, residences. Staff also discussed various methods of street numbering used in neighboring municipalities, and suggested that perhaps an ordinance could be adopted stipulating that the Building Official is authorized to require new structures to be visibly marked from the street prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Current owners would have one year to comply with the ordinance. Following discussion, the Committee requested Attorney White prepare an ordinance for review by the Committee. Staff suggested that perhaps the utility bill message line could be utilized by stating: "do you have a street number sign visible from the street?" Personnel Update. A conditional offer has been offered to an individual for a dispatch position. However, the Communications Center remains understaffed pursuant to a current dispatcher terminating his position. The Department is seeking fulltime dispatcher experience, particularly due to EMD (Emergency Medical Dispatch). Clancy Parking System Update. Chief Repola presented the end of season report, which, in summary resulted in 384 warnings for overtime parking, and 72 actual tickets. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Safety Committee - September 19, 1996 - Page 2 Trustee Pauley joined the meeting at 4:00 p.m. Chief Repola has submitted the survey reports to EPURA Executive Director Anderson, and the Police Department's work study student may work on this data. Staff believes the 1996 Parking Plan did cause a positive behavior change as they received one negative letter from a local merchant, and none from visitors. The Public Works Department assisted with the installation of signs, and Director Anderson provided parking maps. When the plan was adopted, the term was for the 1996 summer season; staff is requesting a policy decision on the future of the Parking Plan/Clancy System. The Committee recommends remaining with the Parking Plan for one more year. Additional discussion on the possibility of transforming certain existing timed lots (Coffee Bar and Dark Horse) into paid lots will be discussed at the end of the 1997 season. FIRE DEPARTMENT. Uniform Fire Code/Life Safety Code. Administrator Klaphake was directed to conduct a survey of municipalities to determine whether they had adopted the Life Safety Code. Community Development Secretary Botic conducted the survey and it was presented for review. Staff determined that the Uniform Fire Code, not the Life Safety Code, had been most generally adopted. Enforcement is active and most frequently accomplished by the Building Department. Adoption of the Fire Code has budget implications as staff believes an additional fulltime Building Official would be required. However, Administrator Klaphake stressed that the Town has been on the verge of seeking an additional inspector for a time, and that the expense should not be solely attributed to adoption of the Fire Code. Chief Rumley stated that adoption of the Code would authorize the Building Official and Fire Dept. to correct life safety hazards that exist today, such as chained/padlocked/blocked exits. The Committee recommends: (1) Attorney White prepare an ordinance for the adoption of the Fire Code, and (2) a budget appropriation be included in the 1997 Budget for an additional Building Official. The effective date of the ordinance is to be 1997. Dannels Fire Station - Change Order. Assistant Administrator Widmer reviewed Change Orders #12, 14 and 15 for a total budget expenditure of $2,176 to add 4 trees, repair the water line, delete the pressure reducer on the air lines (no charge), and a deduct of $496 for bat insulation. To date, the Project has had a 1.3% increase over the base price, which is admirable for a building of this size. Staff reported that plans called for 4 trees to be relocated, however, due to soil conditions, the trees must remain in place. Discussion followed on the possibility of placing trees scheduled for removal in the Municipal Building Lot at the fire station site, and Senior Planner Joseph will investigate. The Committee recommends approval of the Change Orders in the amount of $2,176. Chief Rumley gave the Committee a progress report on construction of the new station, confirming that the contractor anticipates meeting the Grand Opening Celebration on October 19. A weight room is nearing completion, and it will be furnished by donated equipment. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Safety Committee - September 19, 1996 - Page 3 Fulitime Fire Administrator Position. In a letter dated September 16, 1996, Chairman Marshall responded to the Department's request for a fulltime Fire Administrator. In brief the Town will, through Community Reinvestment Funds through 1998, pay for the new station, continue to investigate future progress with ISO Ratings, and, if and when the Town opts to hire a fulltime fire staff, the Town will seek a fulltime fire chief. The Town is not prepared at this time to hire a Fire Administrator. There being no further business, Chairman Marshall adjourned the meeting at 4:34. Vickie O'Connor, CMC/AAE, Town Clerk AP'P ScP 2 4 1996 T Irr1; OF ESTES N. ti