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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Safety Committee 1987-09-16BRADFORO PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS /Public Safety Committee September 16, 1987 Committee: Attending: Also Attending: Absent: Chairman Aldrich, Trustees Dickinson and Habecker Chairman Aldrich, Trustee Dickinson Town Administrator Hill, Police Chief Racine, Finance Officer Vavra, 2nd Assistant Fire Chief McCracken, Barry Myers, Clerk O'Connor Trustee Habecker PARADE PERMIT - CHAMBER ADVERTISING COMMITTEE: Barry Myers, Coordinator/Advertising Committee, appeared before the Commit- tee requesting approval of a "parade permit" for the third Annual "Santa's Storybook Parade" November 27 and December 12, 1987. The traditional route is being proposed: West Elkhorn to East Elkhorn, with disbursement of all participants and floats into Municipal Parking Lot #1 and band members into the Estes Park Bank parking lot. Accompanying the permit were requests for the following: (1) place an "announcer's booth" on West Elkhorn in front of "Bob's Chevron", and East Elkhorn in front of the Transit Center; (2) install music on the street speakers; (3) blocking of possibly six (6) parking spaces on the west side of MacGregor Avenue for placement of KCNC-TV remote vehicles; (3) at least two police officers to manage incom- ing traffic control; and (4) placing the portable bleachers in the loading zone on East Elkhorn in front of the "Old Plantation Restaurant." Mr. Myers advised that upon receipt of the "Certificate of Insurance", a copy will be supplied to Finance Officer Vavra. Following discussion, the Committee recommends approval of the requests. STAFFING PROPOSAL FOR 1988 DISCUSSION: In a memorandum, Chief Racine stated the proposed 1988 Budget reflects the addition of a full-time officer affecting the second half of the year and the deletion of three (3) summer officers. The Department will then be decreased by two; however, one additional officer will be available for general street duty. Chief Racine proposes adding a permanent part-time dispatcher for the second half of 1988 thereby relieving records personnel and the Chief's Secretary of frequent changes of assignment, allowing additional time to manage walk-in traffic. Such a proposal should enable the Department to operate more efficiently. Following discussion, the Committee recommends approval of the proposal. 1988 BUDGET - REVIEW: The Committee reviewed the proposed Public Safety and Fire Department budgets for 1988. REPORTS: Richard Colin, Police Officer II, submitted his resignation effective September 3, 1987. The Committee reviewed the Monthly Reports for the month of August. The Department will be participating in a "Loss Prevention Seminar" Septem- ber 30, 1987. Panel discussions will focus on preventing retail losses. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. 7ickie O'Connor, Town Clerk