HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Safety Committee 1995-05-18BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Public Safety Committee
May 18, 1995
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Chairman Gillette, Trustees Dekker and
Marshall
All
Town Administrator Klaphake, Acting Police
Chief Repola, Fire Chief Rumley, Deputy Clerk
Kuehl
Absent: None
Chairman Gillette called the meeting to order at 8:00 A.M.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
New Fire Station: Chairman Gillette announced that the plans for
the construction of the fire station at Stanley Park have been
terminated. Plans for the youth center and restroom restoration at
Stanley Park will continue. Administrator Klaphake reported that
the monies specified for the construction of a fire station will be
held in a special fund and not used for any other project. These
funds are as follows:
Town EPURA Total
1994 $208,576 $ 77,066 $285,642
1995 estimated $241,200
1996 estimated $370,000
Total $896,842
The fire station will remain a top priority, but the land purchase
requirement will delay construction. Fire Chief Rumley added that
the Stanley Park site had been selected because of the flat terrain
and Town ownership of the land.
Haz-Mat Equipment -- Purchase: Fire Chief Rumley received bids to
replace Haz-Mat materials as follows:
Factory Surplus 3 Level A Suits $1,308
2 Level B Suits $ 649
Test Kit $ 640
Western Fire Equip. 2 Scott Air Paks $5,714
The Committee recommends the Fire Department be authorized to
purchase the Haz-Mat material as listed above, totaling $8,311.
Bomb Threats: Chief Rumley questioned the Fire Department's role
regarding bomb threats. Acting Police Chief Repola verified that
the property owner has primary responsibility for evacuation and
police intervention. The Fire Department will not participate
initially.
Flood Plan: Chief Rumley questioned the Fire Department's
responsibilities regarding sandbagging during a flood. Public
Works Director Linnane explained that the flood plan includes
computer monitoring on the Fall River and Glacier Water Plants and
personal monitoring by the Police. When necessary, Public Works
employees will place the sandbags and the Police Department will
serve as traffic control. A meeting to discuss this flood plan
will be held May 19 and will include the Fire Department, Police
Department, Public Works Department and Park Service.
Haz-Mat Recovery Costs: Private donations are used to purchase the
necessary equipment for Fire Department personnel to perform
cleanup of hazardous materials spills. Property owners are
invoiced for the replacement of this equipment; however, payments
are placed in the General Fund. In the future, Chief Rumley will
request reimbursement of haz-mat equipment costs to avoid the use
of Fire Department funds.
1 11
BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Public Safety Committee, May 18, 1995 - Page 2
Uniform Fire Code: At the request of Fire Chief Rumley, the
Committee will consider adoption of a Uniform Fire Code at a future
meeting, pending research results.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Silver Buckle Award Recipients: Duke Smith, Coordinator of the
Colorado State Silver Buckle Program, reported this program was
initiated four years ago and involves education, public awareness,
and enforcement. Recent legislation allows Police Officers the
authority to stop vehicles where a child under 16 is not restrained
in that vehicle. Mr. Smith awarded a Certificate of Excellence to
retired Police Chief Racine, and a "Silver Buckle" pen and pencil
set to Sgt. Lang, in recognition of their efforts on the success of
the local program. In addition, Acting Police Chief Repola
accepted, on behalf of the Police Department, a Silver Buckle award
from the State and a national Silver Buckle certificate from the
American Coalition of Traffic Safety. Chairman Gillette commended
the Police Department and wished Sgt. Lang success in his future
endeavors.
Personnel Hiring -- Update: Acting Police Chief Repola introduced
new personnel: Eric Rose and Charles Rowe, police officers; Mark
Igel, dispatcher; and Debbie Emerine, Victim's Assistance Director.
Proposed Notification Letter to Crime Victims: Acting Police Chief
Repola discussed a letter drafted by Officer Culloo which would
provide basic information to victims regarding case number,
assigned officer's name, and telephone number, as well as
information on other available police assistance. The news media
will be utilized to inform the public of available police programs.
Proposed Cat Leash Law -- Public Input: Chairman Gillette stated
several letters and telephone calls, pro and con, regarding a cat
leash law had been received. Police Department records were
provided referencing cats lost and found, including animal medical
center statistics. Keith Stevenson, 621 Landers, spoke in favor of
a program to control roaming cats. Chairman Gillette read
correspondence from Carolyn Fairbanks, Estes Park Pet Association,
stating that a cat leash law would be difficult to enforce;
however, residents should be able to protect their property from
roaming cats. Acting Police Chief Repola will investigate several
options, including the utilization of Larimer County Humane Society
ordinances and possible revision of current Town ordinances to
include cats. Chairman Gillette requested this information be
provided at the next meeting.
Law Publications: This item will be discussed at the next meeting.
REPORTS.
As requested by the Committee, traffic stop statistics for 1994 and
year-to-date 1995 were presented, noting the number involving
teenagers was less than 100. Two public letters of commendation
were received for Officer Schumaker. Seasonal Police Officers will
begin duty Memorial Weekend. Their uniform will be a polo shirt
with the Town emblem and shorts similar to the Parks Department
seasonal workers. One less seasonal officer was hired due to the
installation of the pedestrian traffic signal. Trustee Marshall
announced the Optimist Club will honor Officers Cazan and
VanDeutekom with the "Respect for Law" award, acknowledging their
efforts in law enforcement.
There being no further business, Chairman Gillette adjourned the
W. P.. .44gz.at,._,A7:-.3.5 o,.•NI .
4,
MAY 231995 y ��Le____-o
uTina Kuehl, Dep ty Town Clerk