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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Public Safety Committee
April 20, 1995
Committee: Chairman Gillette, Trustees Dekker and
Marshall
Attending: Chairman Gillette and Trustee Marshall
Also Attending: Mayor Dannels, Town Administrator Klaphake,
Acting Police Chief Repola, Fire Chief Rumley,
Deputy Clerk Kuehl
Absent: Trustee Dekker
Chairman Gillette called the meeting to order at 8:00 A.M.
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Municipal Court Update: Municipal Court Judge Brown presented the
Court's annual report. From March 1, 1994 to March 1, 1995, the
Court handled 541 cases; an increase from 401 cases during the
previous year. Business License compliance required three court
sessions during the year. Fines and restitutions increased from
$13,088 to $18,933. These increases are due primarily to cases
being managed by Municipal Court rather than County Court. Most
alcohol and drug cases involved community service restitution. The
businesses currently participating in the community service program
are the Public Library, Special Events, Chamber of Commerce, Town
shops, EVRPD, with possible future involvement of the school. PaCK
has expressed interest in supervisory responsibilities. Lt.
Filsinger has provided unbiased representation and leadership in
establishing the community service program, which is receiving
recognition from the county court. In the future, this program
will be expanded to involve more police officers on a rotation
basis. In addition to community service, education and counseling
are being offered. The Harmony Foundation has been contacted to
establish a program locally. Judge Brown believes the underage
drinking ordinance has had a positive affect. Judge Brown
commended Court Clerk Maryella Pierson for her continued service to
the court system. Judge Brown extended an invitation to the
Committee to attend court sessions. Chairman Gillette thanked
Judge Brown for his report, and requested he return on an annual
basis.
Cat Leash Law: Scott Rashid distributed a listing of reasons to
adopt a cat leash law in Estes Park, citing wildlife interaction
and spread of disease. Mr. Rashid has discussed this proposed
leash law with Rick Spowart, Division of Wildlife, Mary Thacker,
Animal Control Office, and Carolyn Fairbanks, E.P. Pet Association,
and all agreed this is an important issue. Chairman Gillette
announced that the next Public Safety Committee meeting would
include a discussion on this matter and possible recommendation to
the Board of Trustees.
Records: Felice Thorson -Boudreaux, Police Department Records
Manager, reported that Colorado Revised Statute 24-72-306
authorizes fees to be charged in connection with records, and
distributed a fee schedule comparing local fees to similar sized
police departments in Colorado. This fee schedule will be posted
in the Police Department. Fees are collected from insurance
companies, attorneys, and individuals. A total of $602.75 was
collected in 1994. Ms. Boudreaux is also responsible for the
retention and storage of all police records. Chairman Gillette
commended Ms. Boudreaux on her job performance.
Personnel Hiring Update: Acting Police Chief Repola reported that
the process of selecting police personnel is continuing. One
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position is currently open, with two openings anticipated later
this Spring. Each new hire will receive a minimum of 12 weeks of
training. A full staff will be in place by the end of summer.
Buckle Up America Award: The State of Colorado has informed the
Police Department of its third place standing in the Colorado
Department of Transportation "Silver Buckle Award" program, with a
$250 scholarship towards officer training in traffic related
topics. In turn, the Police Department has been selected as a
national finalist in the Law Enforcement Category, "Buckle Up
America" awards program. Sgt. Lang was instrumental in
coordinating the efforts for this program and will receive an
engraved "Silver Buckle" pen and pencil set. On behalf of the Town
Board and Estes Park citizens, Chairman Gillette thanked Sgt. Lang
for his efforts in this successful program. Acting Police Chief
Repola anticipates the continuation of this program.
Historical Automobile and Touring Society: A letter was received
from Tom Brown, representative of the Estes Park Historical
Automobile and Touring Society, requesting permission to use both
sides of MacGregor Avenue in front of Town Hall for the purpose of
displaying the automobiles immediately following the Duck Race
Parade on May 6, 1995. The Committee recommends approval of this
request.
Reports: The Committee reviewed the first quarter 1995 summary
report. Chairman Gillette requested a record search for the
previous year to document reported offenses by animals, noting the
number of calls on cats and on dogs; a breakdown of traffic stops,
noting the number involving teenagers; and a breakdown of traffic
stops, local versus tourist. Acting Police Chief Repola noted
these statistics will be presented at the next meeting.
Acting Police Chief Repola referred to public letters of
commendation for Sgts. Fox, Lang, and Officer Zuehlsdorf, and
Dispatcher Allsop.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Town Administrator Klaphake reported on the status of the new fire
station. Fire Chief Rumley acknowledged that the proposed fire
station in conjunction with Rocky Mountain National Park has been
permanently terminated due to RMNP budget cuts. The Fire
Department is considering alternative solutions.
Following completion of all agenda items, staff requested the
Committee enter Executive Session to discuss personnel matters.
Committee consensus was reached to enter Executive Session, and
Chairman Gillette adjourned the meeting at 8:50 a.m.
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