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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Safety Committee 1990-02-22BRAOFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS /Public Safety Committee February 22, 1990 Committee: Attending: Also Attending: Chairman Garrett, Trustees Aldrich and Dickinson Chairman Garrett, Trustee Aldrich Trustee Hix, Police Chief Racine, Fire Chief Rumley, Public Works Director Widmer, Investigator Repola, Police Secretary Hutter Absent: Trustee Dickinson, Town Administrator Klaphake, Clerk O'Connor Chairman Garrett called the meeting of the Public Safety Commit- tee to order at 2:00 P.M. ESTES PARK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1500. The NFPA 1500 is OSHA's Occupational Health and Safety Act covering firemen. The act will soon be executed by the Governor, and Fire Chief Rumley requested the Town ratify the NFPA 1500 and the Department's proposed Implementation Plan. Follow- ing discussion, the Committee recommends this item be tabled pending review of the documents by the Committee and Town Attorney. Hazardous Material. Chief Rumley reported an OSHA regu- lation addressing police officer response to hazardous material will become effective March 1, 1990. In an effort to save money and bring the Police Department Officers into compliance by March 1st, Chief Rumley offered to provide hazardous material training to the Estes Park Police Offi- cers. The Committee recommends acceptance of Fire Chief Rumley's assistance in providing the training; Police Chief Racine will arrange the schedule. POLICE DEPARTMENT: PERSONNEL Resignation. Chief Racine advised that Officer Craig Mansanares has submitted his resignation effective February 7, 1990. Officer Mansanares began his employment with the Department May 27, 1988 and now intends to continue his education. The Committee expressed their appreciation to Officer Mansanares for his service to the Town. Replacement. The Department will be accepting applications to fill the position vacated by Officer Mansanares, and the Committee reviewed the employment ad. Summer Personnel. The Department has approximately 8 applications on file for summer personnel. Interviews will be conducted in the near future. The Department will not hire individuals strictly designated for "parking personnel" this year. As is standard operating procedure, qualified male and female applicants will be considered as potential hirees for all vacancies within the Department. Traffic Engineering Assistance Program - Discussion. In a letter to the State Highway Department, Chief Racine re- quested information on the State's Traffic Engineering Assistance Program. The Committee reviewed a letter dated BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Safety Committee - February 22, 1990 - Page two January 31, 1990 submitted by J. David Jessup, Plans and Safety Engineer/Colorado Department of Highways, confirming that the Highway Department does offer such a Traffic Engineering Assistance Program and that it involves the review of signing, signals, marking, parking, etc. on a city street system. The State also reviews specific concerns or problems that a city may have; however, their primary concern is improving safety. The Estes Park study could be conducted in the spring or summer of 1990. Chief Racine commented that any major changes on the U. S. Highway 34/36 Bypass or State Highway 7 may not occur during the 1990 tourist season pending actual receipt of the engineering study. The Committee recommends the Highway Department proceed with the study. Chairman Garrett suggested Chief Racine form an "in-house" task force to review various aspects of the study. Animal Control - Report. The Committee reviewed the 1990 January and February Animal Reports. The Committee and Chief Racine recognized the diligent response efforts expended by the Department on animal control calls. Dis- cussion included a brochure or pamphlet specifically de- signed to address Public Safety issues that could be dis- tributed through the Accommodations Association. Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) - Report. Investiga- tor Repola briefed the Committee on DARE'S progress to date: (1) 12-17 weeks of classroom activity addressing DARE's principals have been presented; (2) the 5th grade class, of approximately 86 students, will culminate in May; (3) approximately 24 Fourth grade students are receiving curric- ulum aimed at their level, and it is anticipated the class will increase by the end of the year; (4) approximately 1 week/quarter is spent with 7th grade students; and (5) informal time, including dedicated classroom activity, is spent at the high school. The Committee reviewed a video produced by Hanna Barbara which is designed to teach chil- dren decision -making skills and responsibility regarding drugs. The Committee commended Investigator Repola on a job well done. Correspondence. The Committee reviewed correspondence submitted by Peter Marsh/Second Wind regarding the February 1990 issue of "Travel Holiday." Monthly Reports. The Committee reviewed the 1989 Activity Report, which in summary, indicated there were 256 felony arrests compared to 307 in 1988; 111 misdeanors compared to 138 in 1988; and 35 juvenile apprehensions compared to 33 in 1988. Traffic citations were 416 as compared to 383 in 1988. In general, crimes, including assault, burglary, and larceny decreased during 1989. There being no further business, Chairman Garrett adjourned the meeting at 2:40 P.M. o Hutter,-Recording ording Secretary 177pRovE 4 i-tB 27 1990 s ua EarEs PARK BOAR OF TRUSTEES