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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Safety Committee 1994-01-20BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Safety Committee January 20, 1994 Committee: Chairman Hix, Trustees Brown and Habecker Attending: Chairman Hix, Trustees Brown and Habecker Also Attending: Town Administrator Klaphake, Police Chief Racine, Fire Chief Rumley, Deputy Clerk Kuehl Absent: None Chairman Hix called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. FIRE DEPARTMENT The Cooperative Agreement #1520-4-9001 between the National Park Service and the Town of Estes Park was presented. This Agreement provides for the construction and maintenance of a new fire facility to be built on NPS land in 1994, with the -Town agreeing to fund $30,000 for construction. Chief Rumley reviewed the Agreement with the following concerns: 1. Article II. The Agreement should state that the three bays are for the sole use of Estes Park Fire Department equipment to allow for the equipment currently housed at the Light & Power facility and the future addition of a tanker. 2. Article III. The Agreement should be effective for five years running concurrently with the Intergovernmental Agreement. 3. Article IV. The key officials should include the Estes Park Fire Chief. The Committee concerns were: 1. Article IX. The sixty-day termination notice does not include any reasons for the possible termination. 2. The Agreement does not include a start and completion date for construction. Town Administrator Klaphake will forward the concerns to RMNP and another draft of the Cooperative Agreement will be presented at the next Committee meeting. Due to the recent publicity surrounding insurance coverage for firefighters traveling to a call, an emergency driving manual was distributed to the Committee to illustrate the type of training each firefighter receives. Chief Rumley explained that when responding to an emergency situation, lights and siren must be active, speed limits must be observed (no more than 5 miles over), and all stop signs and traffic lights must be obeyed. POLICE DEPARTMENT Bed Race: Connie Boschen, Director, Chamber of Commerce, presented details on a proposed Bed Race event during Valentine's Weekend and requested traffic control assistance. The Committee recommends approval of the Bed Race scheduled for Saturday, February 12, contingent upon submission of a Certificate of Insurance from the Chamber of Commerce. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Safety Committee, January 20, 1994 - Page 2 Courage Classic Bicycle Tour: This event is scheduled for June 10- 12, 1994. Participants will spend two nights at the high school, with day tours into RMNP. Chief Racine reported there have been no problems in the past, and the organization provides their own security and a Certificate of Insurance. The Committee recommends approval of the Courage Classic Bicycle Tour event in Estes Park contingent upon receipt of the Certificate of Insurance. Frost Giant Foot Race: The Frost Giant Foot Race is scheduled for Sunday, January 23, 1994. The organizers requested the use of Room 203 in the Municipal Building for registration with assurance that all areas of the building used by the participants will be returned to their original condition. Police traffic control was also requested. The Committee recommends provision for police traffic control during the race and the use of Room 203 contingent upon submittal of a contact name responsible for the use of the building. E-911 System and E.M.D. Overview: Chief Racine reported the police communications area has undergone major technological changes. Gail Matuszak, Police Dispatch Supervisor, distributed materials and presented a video, which was made under Matuszak's supervision. Chief Racine explained that although the cost of the E-911 associated equipment was covered by telephone surcharge, the staff to operate the equipment is the responsibility of the Town. REPORTS The Committee received a summary report of 1993 police as compared to 1992. There being no further business, Chairman Hix adjourned at 11:00 a.m. Following adjournment, the Committee Dispatch office. statistics, the meeting toured the Tina Kuehl, Deputy Town Clerk -fz-Le-, �. qR 0 VED J t N 1 1 1994 SOt.SD OF TRUS^ifITS