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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Safety Committee 1994-03-17BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Safety Committee March 17, 1994 Committee: Attending: Also Attending: Chairman Hix, Trustee Habecker Both Town Administrator Klaphake, Assistant Town Administrator Widmer, Lt. Filsinger, Fire Chief Rumley, Deputy Clerk Kuehl Absent: None Chairman Hix called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. FIRE DEPARTMENT 79 "-Firelane Signage: Chief Rumley reported that the alleyway north o Estes -Silver & Gold was designated as a fire lane when Park ace Mall was constructed; however, no signs were posted. A est for clarification of -this designation was received fr•I heri Houser, Happy Texan Restaurant. Because the are- 's being used for parking, loading, and unloading and du- o the potential safety hazard involved, Lt. Filsinger' ed the Town place fire lane signs, including asphalt marki•= , and --this restriction be enforced with the exception of al • ng sanitation -truck access. A lane in front of the buildi • -xists to accommodate loading and unloading. The Committee = ommends approval of fire lane sig including asphalt m ngs, in the alleyway behind Park Place Ma , to be inst =d at Town expense, with this change noted in the Tra e and Police Department to advise tenants in writing. Fire Station Planning Study: The 1994 Budget includes funds for a planning study to relocate the fire station to a less congested area. Roger Thorp, Thorp & Assoc., has been asked to perform this study and will meet with representatives of the Estes Park Volunteer Fire Department and the Loveland Fire Department to discuss potential project sites, schematic design work, and preliminary cost estimates. All work under this contract is to be completed prior to finalization of the 1995 Budget. The Committee recommends approval of the contract with Thorp & Assoc., not -to - exceed $10,000, to conduct a study for the relocation of the Estes Park Volunteer Fire Department. Prior to completion of the study, possible inclusion of relocating the Police Department is to be determined. POLICE DEPARTMENT Underage Drinking Ordinance Sentencing Provision: When the Committee recommended the Underage Drinking Ordinance, a stipulation was included that the subject of sentencing be discussed at a later date. Correspondence was received from Municipal Court Judge Brown stating the Municipal Judge has authority to administer penalties, which may include up to 90 days incarceration and/or a maximum $300.00 fine plus possible community service, classes or treatment counseling at the expense of the defendant; however, the driver's license forfeiture is mandatory under the terms of the ordinance. The Committee recommends Ordinance #29-93 remain as approved, with review of the driver's license forfeiture/sentencing provision after one year. Court Costs - Ordinance: Assessing Municipal Court costs is a measure to avoid taxpayer liability and must be approved through ordinance by the Board of Trustees. It is recommended the costs for defendants who enter guilty pleas or are found guilty after trial be $15.00 and costs for any deferred sentence agreement or BRADFORD PUBLISHING GO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Safety Committee, March 17, 1994 - Page 2 deferred prosecution agreement be $75.00. The difference in fees relates to processing necessary to administer the required deferred sentence agreement between the Town and the defendant. Both these fees are in line with costs assessed by other Municipal Courts within the Northern Colorado area. The Committee recommends approval of the proposed Ordinance assessing Municipal Court fees. Dispatch Equipment - Authorization to Purchase: Communications Supervisor Matuszak requested an authorization to purchase CAD related hardware and software in the Communications Department, totaling $13,000 for personal computer equipment and $2,000 for printer equipment, all within budget. The Committee recommends approval of the request totalling $15,000 for installation of CAD related computer equipment in the communications' department. There being no further business, Chairman Hix adjourned the meeting at 8:50 a.m. Tina Kuehl, Deputy Town Clerk MAR 2 2 1994 TRVIES