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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Safety, Utilities, and Public Works Committee 2014-03-13RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, March 13, 2014 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 Board Room of Town Hall in said Town of Estes Park on the 13th day of March, 2014. Committee: Chair Blackhurst, Trustees Koenig and Phipps Attending: All Also Attending: Town Administrator Lancaster, Police Chief Kufeld, Commander Pass, Directors Bergsten, and Zurn Grant Specialist Crosser, Superintendent Lockhart, Supervisor Beehler, Manager Fraundorf, and Recording Secretary Limmiatis Chair Blackhurst called the meeting to order at 8:02 a.m. PUBLIC COMMENT. None. PUBLIC SAFETY. REPORTS. Reports provided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings. 1. Estes Valley Victim Advocates Annual Report — Director Mesropian presented a report reviewing 2013 progress and achievements, including the struggles faced during the September flood, and highlighted the hard work and commitment of staff. The safe house was operational after two months of being flooded with the help of grants to restore the damage incurred. The regular work of placing advocate calls for suicides, sudden death, domestic violence, and sexual assault continued throughout the closure during October and November. Initially help was provided for flood victims through counseling, and support groups until disaster resources arrived. Three adult residents and one child were residing at the safe house during the flood and were relocated. The counseling program continues to be a need in the community. The annual fashion show had to be cancelled in 2013, but through donations most of the lost revenue was recovered. The endowment fund currently has a fund balance over $33,000.00, with the goal being $200,000.00. 2. Communications Update — Commander Pass provided a verbal update on multiple technology upgrades which are taking place in the Police Department communications center, including the Positron Viper Phone System, MCC7500 Radio System, the Tiburon upgrade, the recording system, Everbridge, and Pictometry. Restorative Justice recently completed mediation training and added new programs in the school system titled Student Support and Accountability Circle and the Girls Circle, and the Auxiliary Unit would host the Police Academy again in 2014. 3. Verbal Updates and Committee Questions — Chief Kufeld updated the Committee on recruiting efforts underway for Community Service Officers and a vacant Police Officer I position. UTILITIES. REPORTS. Reports provided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings. 1. Update on Flood Recovery — Director Bergsten reported thirty-six separate damage sites identified by the Utilities department after the September flood, nine of which were repaired immediately. Twenty-seven sites are still pending final approval from either FEMA or the insurance company. To date, FEMA has approved approximately $1.4 million for permanent repairs and another $2 million in repairs remain pending. Grant Specialist Crosser informed the Committee that no money has been received from FEMA for large project and permanent RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Safety/Utilities/Public Works Committee — March 13, 2014 — Page 2 repairs, only small projects paid from State purchase orders. 2. Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, Water Quality Control Division Grant — Director Bergsten stated the Town has received a grant in the amount of $10,600.00 to address damage caused by the flood. 3. PRPA Public Sessions for Future Electricity Resources — Director Bergsten informed the Committee every five years the Platte River Power Authority (PRPA) is required to do an Integrated Resource Plan. Which requires public input when resources are added to a region. A public meeting would be held at the end of the month to solicit input on future resources. 4. Seasonal Decorations — Line Superintendent Lockhart stated the Light and Power and Parks have worked together to update the holiday lights downtown. Winter Green Christmas Lights reviewed the lights and suggested LED lights, which were tried in Confluence Park. Staff has decided to wrap the trunks and branches of 150 trees downtown in white and wrap light poles in blue LED lights. A much cleaner look will be produced when the snow becomes dirty and brown after several winter months. The LED lights are slightly more expensive initially, but these lights will be reused for approximately three years, would cost less to operate, and maintenance would be reduced by wrapping the trees. Demo lights would be purchased and installed in Confluence Park to get a visual concept and consensus to move forward with the design. The holiday lights will be turned on the day of the Glow Parade. 5. Annual Water Consumer Confidence Report — Laboratory & Water Quality Supervisor Beehler discussed changes to the Annual Water Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), such as the Unregulated Contaminate Monitoring Rule (UCMR) which is completed every five years. Twenty-one of thirty possible contaminates were tested with six found in the water samples. There are no regulated maximum contaminated levels for the six contaminates found. The report would include a list of the six contaminates, the range of detection, and typical sources. 6. Annual Water Line Flushing - Director Bergsten updated the Committee on the Annual Water Line Flushing program, which is completed to maintain the freshness and quality of the water. Some discoloration of water may be observed during the process. 7. Information Technology Verbal Update — IT Manager Fraundorf presented brief verbal updates to the Committee on the replacement of all Windows XP computers, the Sungard One Solution agreement, the damage to Century Link's fiber during the flood and their use of the Town's fiber moving forward, and the server consolidation project. PUBLIC WORKS. GEORGE HIX MEMORIAL SCULPTURE & PLAQUE. Director Zurn presented the proposed George Hix Memorial Sculpture and Plaque to be placed on a boulder in Confluence Park. Trustee Koenig requested the wording on the plaque be changed from "visitor" to "guest" to be consistent with Visit Estes Park branding. Kim Stevens, daughter of George Hix, agreed to Trustee Koenig's request and spoke briefly about the choice of the saddle sculpture and the meaning behind the interactive piece by George Walbye. A dedication ceremony would take place in the late summer / early fall of 2014 after installation. The Committee recommended approval of the installation of the bronze saddle and associated plaque commemorating the renaming of the park in recognition of the contributions of George Hix to be included as an Action Item at the March 25, 2014 Town Board meeting. There being no further business, Chair Blackhurst adjourned the meeting at 9:27 a.m. Barbara Jo Lim TOWN OF ESTES PARK BOARD OF TR'UST%.``S iatis, Recording Secretary