HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Safety, Utilities, and Public Works Committee 2017-08-10RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, August 10, 2017
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the PUBLIC SAFETY, UTILITIES &
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer
County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Town Hall in said Town of Estes
Park on the 10th day of August 2017.
Committee: Chair Koenig, Trustees Martchink and Nelson
Attending: All
Also Attending: Town Administrator Lancaster, Assistant Town Administrator
Machalek, Police Chief Kufeld, Captains Pass & Rose,
Directors Bergsten and Muhonen and Recording Secretary
Beers
Absent: None
Chair Koenig called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Emergency Communications Center 4th Console Project.
An increase in staffing and activity has generated the need for an additional console in
the Emergency Communications Center. Staff requested an amendment to the 2017 1A
Emergency Management budget to purchase accessory equipment for the installation of
a 4th console from Xybix Systems Inc., not to exceed $11,928.83. Captain Rose added
standards across the country have established four consoles are more effective when
there are eight dispatchers. The larger area would serve as a training station for new
employees and a potential call center in the event of an emergency situation. The
Committee recommended the Emergency Communications Center 4th Console
Project be included as a Consent Item at the August 22, 2017 Town Board
meeting.
Repair & Replacement of AM Emergency Radio Antenna.
In July 2017, an AM radio ceased to broadcast a signal for the Estes Park area to AM
radio listeners while internet transmittal remained unaffected. Staff investigated the
issue determining wind likely caused the antenna damage. Staff requested allocating
2017 1A Emergency Management budget funds for the replacement of the antenna at a
cost of $2,804.60 with Station Specialists, a contractor out of Denver. Further
discussion revealed the antenna was replaced in 2015. The Committee recommended
adding a contingency of up to $5,000 for the repair and replacement of the antenna with
equipment that could handle high wind. The Committee recommended the Repair &
Replacement of AM Emergency Radio Antenna not to exceed $5,000 be included
as a Consent Item at the August 22, 2017 Town Board meeting.
REPORTS (Information Only).
Reports provided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings.
• Municipal Court Mid -Year Report.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Director Muhonen discussed bringing designs for upcoming projects to the Board or the
Committee. The Committee agreed review of designs should occur during Board
meetings to allow public comment and feedback.
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There being no further business, Chair Koenig adjourned the meeting at 8:16 a.m.
urm,�Vi6toria Beers, Recording Secretary