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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Safety Committee 1986-10-23BRAOFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS '/ Public Safety Committee October 23, 1986 Committee: Chairman Aldrich, Trustees Habecker and Laing Attending: Also Attending: All Town Administrator Hill, Police Chief Ault, Finance Officer Vavra, Fire Chief Rumley, Juvenile Officer Emerine, Clerk O'Connor Absent: None CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - REQUEST APPROVAL OF PARADE PERMIT COVERING TWO EVENTS: Mr. Barry Myers/Chamber of Commerce submitted an application for a parade permit for two (2) Santa's Storybook Parades scheduled for November 28 and December 13, 1986. Both parades will begin at 5:00 P.M. The parade route is from West Park Center east to Municipal Parking Lot #1. Two-way traffic will be allowed on the south lanes from Parking Lot #1 to Riverside Drive. Both parades will be an official part of the NewsCenter 4/Salvation Army "Spirit of Giving" Program whereby people attending the parades will be asked to bring non-perishable foodstuffs. Ten collection boxes will be placed along the parade route. The Salvation Army and Crossroads Ministry will ensure that necessary amounts of food are retained for use in Estes Park. Each parade will have a minimum of two (2) bands, 10 - 14 floats and 200 walking, costumed characters. The December 13th parade will feature Miss Colorado, Miss Tennessee, and Scott Howard of Walt Disney Productions. Ed Green will serve as host, with additional television and radio personalities attending. Mr. Myers also requested use of the Parking Lot #9, 147 Virginia Drive for placement of the main stage and reservation of the parking spaces in front of the Library for placement of bleachers. The bleachers will be stored during the interim of both parades. A discussion was held between Mr. Myers and Art Anderson, Executive Director/EPURA concerning the parade route, particularly entry into Parking Lot #1. EPURA has suggested participants be advised to use the north exit onto MacGregor Avenue. The Committee recommends (1) approval of the parade permit covering both events, (2) reservation of Parking Lot #9 for placement of the main stage, (3) reservation of the parking spaces in front of the Library for placement of bleachers, and (4) directing Mr. Myers to submit a Certificate of Insurance for approval by Finance Officer Vavra. 1987 BUDGET - REVIEW: The Committee reviewed and discussed the first draft of the 1987 Budget. $35,000 has been budgeted for remodeling of the Dispatch area. Chief Ault stated a detailed account of this budget request will be available for consideration during the meeting scheduled in November. RADAR ENFORCEMENT DATE - DISCUSSION: Chief Ault reported all police officers have completed the written portion of the training program for the use of radar. The second portion of the program will be sixteen (16) hours of practical training. Following discussion, the Committee recom- mends approval of the following enforcement schedule: October 13 - 31 - Oral Warnings November 1 - 30 - Written Warnings December 1 - Full Enforcement BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Safety Committee - October 23, 1986 - Page two DISPATCH AREA VENTILATION SYSTEM - DISCUSSION: The existing ventilation and cooling system is inadequate due to expansion/remodeling of Police Department offices. The existing unit is a 2-ton Ammana roof -top air conditioner which was installed in 1974. An estimated budget figure to replace the air conditioner unit is $5,500.00. Town Administrator Hill advised if the unit could be installed for $5,500.00, this equipment could be funded in 1986 under the General Government Buildings account. Stating it would be most cost-effective to replace the air conditioner unit, the Committee recommends Public Works Director Widmer be authorized to request bid proposals for a new 3-ton unit, with a not -to -exceed expenditure of $5,500.00, returning to the Committee for further review. REPORTS: Fire Chief Rumley advised the Fire Department authorized atten- dance of four firemen to a special Hazardous Material School located in Long Beach, California December 2 - 5, 1986. Chairman Aldrich and Chief Ault both attended the International Conference of Chiefs of Police. A large percentage of time was spent addressing drugs and the widespread use of drugs in schools. The Committee reviewed all monthly reports. Within 30 days, the daily reports will be added to the computer system. Pursuant to the Committee's recommendation dated September 23, 1986, Public Works Director Widmer and Police Chief Ault investigated signs identifying "Children at Play." The manual, Uniform Traffic Control Devices, listed a "Playground Sign" which could be used to warn motorists of a potential high concentration of young children in the area. The playground sign has been ordered; when received it will be placed at the corner of Pros- pect and Elm Avenues. Chief Ault reported the Public Works Department will be install- ing a 4" solid white line delineating the pavement edge near the Beaver Point Grocery, west, to the Town Limit. Chief Ault extended an invitation to the Committee to tour the Police Department. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Safety Committee - October 23, 1986 - Page two DISPATCH AREA VENTILATION SYSTEM - DISCUSSION: The existing ventilation and cooling system is inadequate due to expansion/remodeling of Police Department offices. The existing unit is a 2-ton Ammana roof -top air conditioner which was installed in 1974. An estimated budget figure to replace the air conditioner unit is $5,500.00. Town Administrator Hill advised if the unit could be installed for $5,500.00, this equipment could be funded in 1986 under the General Government Buildings account. Stating it would be most cost-effective to replace the air conditioner unit, the Committee recommends Chief Ault be authorized to request bid proposals for a new 3-ton unit, with a not -to -exceed expenditure of $5,500.00, returning to the Committee for further review. REPORTS: Fire Chief Rumley advised the Fire Department authorized atten- dance of four firemen to a special Hazardous Material School located in Long Beach, California December 2 - 5, 1986. Chairman Aldrich and Chief Ault both attended the International Conference of Chiefs of Police. A large percentage of time was spent addressing drugs and the widespread use of drugs in schools The Committee reviewed all monthly reports. Within 30 days, the daily reports will be added to the computer system. Pursuant to the Committee's recommendation dated September 23, 1986, Public Works Director Widmer and Police Chief Ault investigated signs identifying "Children at Play." The manual, Uniform Traffic Control Devices, listed a "Playground Sign" which could be used to warn motorists of a potential high concentration of young children in the area. The playground sign has been ordered; when received it will be placed at the corner of Pros- pect and Elm Avenues. Chief Ault reported the Public Works Department will be install- ing a 4" solid white line delineating the pavement edge near the Beaver Point Grocery, west, to the Town Limit. Chief Ault extended an invitation to the Committee to tour the Police Department. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk