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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
/ Public Safety Committee
May 21, 1986
Committee: Chairman Aldrich, Trustees Habecker and Laing
Attending: All
Also Attending: Mayor Dannels, Town Administrator Hill,
Police Chief Ault, Finance Officer Vavra,
Clerk O'Connor
Absent: None
AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE RADIO UNITS:
The Committee reviewed the following two bids submitted for
portable and mobile radio units:
Motorola: 5 Portable & 3 Mobile Units $8,458
General Electric: 4 Portable, 3 Mobile
and one 40-Watt/Scanning Unit $9,958
The Committee recommends accepting the bid submitted by Motorola
in the amount of $8,458.00.
ALARM SYSTEMS - AUTHORIZATION TO EXEMPT MUNICIPAL FACILITIES:
The Committee reviewed a letter dated May 20, 1986 submitted by
Light and Power Director Dekker and a letter dated May 15, 1986
submitted by Water Superintendent Richards. Both letters re-
quested the Police Department continue to monitor alarm systems
for each department. Currently, a methane gas alarm system is
operating in the Light and Power Shop Facility and a water level
alarm system is operating at the Big Thompson Water Treatment
Plant Facility. The Committee recommends all Municipal Facil-
ities be exempt from the ordinance currently being prepared by
Town Attorney White, whereby the Police Department will no longer
monitor alarm systems.
SHOTGUNS - DISCUSSION:
Chief Ault reported on an incident involving Lieutenant Elste and
an Ithaca Model 37 Shotgun. The shell exploded, however, no one
was injured. There are no shotguns in the patrol cars at this
time due to the performance record of the Ithaca shotguns. Chief
Ault recommended an amount not -to -exceed $900 be included in the
1987 Budget to purchase four Remington Model 870 shotguns.
Following discussion concerning the Remington performance record,
personal safety, and budget, the Committee recommends Chief Ault
be authorized to purchase four Remington Model 870 shotguns,
trading -in the Ithaca shotguns, modifying the current budget to
allow for such a purchase.
AUTHORIZATION TO EMPLOY CSU POLICE OFFICER PRIOR TO JUNE 16,
1986:
Gerry Dougherty submitted his resignation effective May 15, 1986.
During interviews to fill the full-time, permanent police officer
position, Chief Ault requested authorization to employ one CSU
police officer. The summer officers are scheduled to begin their
employment with the Town June 16th. The expense incurred would
be approximately $1,558/month. The part-time officer could
relieve a patrolman position on the street and assist in traffic
control during the weekends. Discussion followed with the
Committee recommending Chief Ault be authorized to employ one of
the eleven summer officers as early as practicable to relieve the
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department during the interviews for selection of a permanent
police officer.
POLICE MANAGEMENT STUDY - REPORT:
Interviews for selection of a firm to conduct a Police Management
Study have taken place. The Committee recommends the proposal
submitted by the University City Science Center of Washington, D.
C. be accepted.
REPORTS:
The State Liquor Licensing Division will be conducting a seminar
concerning current liquor legislation May 28, 1986 at the Stanley
Hotel. The State will also be conducting a seminar for police
officers May 27th.
With regard to training of the CSU police officers; Finance
Officer Vavra reported the officers are insured under the Town's
policy. CIRSA is satisfied with the amount of training each
officer receives both prior to and on the job.
The time schedule for the summer officers this summer season is
10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Weekends and 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Weekdays. Chief Ault will monitor the time schedule and revise
if necessary.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
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Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk
MAY 271986
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