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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
✓ Public Safety Committee
January 20, 1988
Committee: Chairman Aldrich, Trustees Dickinson and
Habecker
Attending:
Also Attending:
All
Town Administrator Hill, Police Chief
Racine, Finance Officer Vavra, Fire
Chief Rumley, Assistant Fire Chiefs
Watson and McCracken, Clerk O'Connor
Absent: None
HUMAN RESOURCE SURVEY OF POLICE DEPARTMENT - REVIEW OF RESULTS.
The Committee reviewed the results from the. Police Personnel
Survey conducted by the University City Science Center. Survey
data indicated there has been significant improvement in the
attitudes of the sworn personnel in the department. Civilian
employees are generally satisfied with their jobs and conditions
in the department. The Committee was pleased with the survey and
commended Chief Racine and all department employees for the
improvements that have taken place thus far.
POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE - REVIEW OF BIDS.
The Committee reviewed a "state bid" in the amount of $12,625.00
for a 1988 Jeep Cherokee Station Wagon. A new 4-WD vehicle was
included in the 1988 Budget. The vehicle will be purchased
"outright" with no trade-in. The Committee recommends the state
bid in the amount of $12,625.00 be accepted.
CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE UNIFORM - DISCUSSION.
Chief Racine expressed concern in continuing to allow civilian
employees to wear the police uniform. Citing higher costs,
liability, and operational concerns, Chief Racine reported he is
investigating potential alternatives. Civilian employees include
Records Personnel, Department Dispatchers and the Secretary.
Additional information will be forthcoming.
ESTES PARK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Baldpate Estates - Request for Fire Protection. The Committee
reviewed a letter dated November 6, 1987 submitted by Attorney
John Chilson to Town Attorney White. Mr. Chilson is representing
the developer of Baldpate Estates. A portion of the subdivision
lies within the Allenspark Fire Protection District. The north-
ern portion does not, and it has been served by the Estes Park
Fire Department. The developer has filed an "exclusion" from the
Allenspark Fire District and is seeking an agreement with the
Town whereby the entire subdivision would be served by the Estes
Park Fire Department. Due to the absence of Attorney Chilson,
the Committee recommends: (1) this item be tabled to the next
Public Safety Committee meeting in February; and (2) Fire Chief
Rumley contact the Allenspark Fire Chief to receive comments from
their fire district.
Public Safety Facility Study. Fire Chief Rumley expressed
concern with increasing traffic congestion near and access from
the Municipal Building. A potential site for relocation is the
former swimming pool building which is located on Town property.
Should the Fire Department relocate, they would abandon the
Municipal Building Facility. Police Chief Racine stated that
should the Fire Department be relocated, the additional space
could be used for future expansion. Perhaps the entire Public
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Safety Department (Fire and Police) should be relocated as one
unit.
The Committee stated a plan coordinating space requirements of
all departments should be prepared. The plan should include
existing as well as future needs of each department and how such
a plan would relate to Public Safety in particular. The
Committee recommends this item be referred to the Public Works
Committee. Fire Chief Rumley was also directed to submit a list
indicating facility needs for his department.
Funding Request for Training Center. Chief Rumley reported funds
were not specifically allocated to continue funding the training
center which is under construction. Approximately $12,000 was
included in the 1987 Budget; however, this amount was not auto-
matically transferred and included in the 1988 Budget. The
Committee recommends Chief Rumley submit a budget request for
this line item.
REPORTS.
The Committee reviewed the monthly Police Department reports for
December, 1987. The department has initiated "child abuse
investigation" training; two employees are currently enlisted in
this program. DUI arrests are beginning to level -off; this trend
is occurring across the county.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk
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