MAY 13, 2010

The Palmer Lake Town Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Cressman at 7:00 p.m., May 13, 2010.

 Attendees:                   

Mayor Cressman

 Trustees:                                                                                           

Coleman  

Jack  - excused

McDonald

Polonsky    

Stafford

Stern

 Attorney:  Gaddis

Audience: 14

Pledge of Alliance:  Mayor Cressman

July Planning Commission Liaison – Mayor Cressman

August Planning Commission Liaison – Trustee Coleman

September Planning Commission Liaison – Trustee Jack

Item #2:  Approval of Agenda:

Trustee McDonald made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Trustee Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

Item #3:  Consent Items:

1. Approval of Minutes –April 8, 2010
2. Payment\Ratification of Bills – April 2010
3. Honey Bee Baby Boutique

Trustee Stafford made a motion to approve the Consent Items as presented, Seconded by Trustee McDonald.  Motion carried unanimously.

Item #4:  Oath of Office – Larry Gaddis, Attorney

Clerk Gray administer the Oath of Office to Attorney Gaddis.

Item #5:  Committee Reports

Mayor Cressman – Mayor’s Report

Mayor Cressman stated he had received a request to look into curbside recycling.  He has spoken with Waste Management.

Trustees Coleman and Polonsky – Parks\Rec and EDC

Due to the change in council members and assignments, no report was given.

Trustee Jack – Fire (by Mayor Cressman)

Calls for the Month of April:

25 calls- 10 Medical, 5 Fire, 4 Wild land, 2 TAs, 4 Public Assists,

Volunteer Hours for April: 1,227.7 

Preparations for the fourth of July have begun.  The first meeting with most agencies involved was held April 14^th at the Monument Police Station.

The remote to 2071’s bay broke and was repaired at the same time the remote to 2015’s bay was repaired as well so that the bay door can now be opened and closed by the remote.  Previously the remote to 2015’s bay would only open the bay door and not close it. 

The building grant that was applied for last year was not accepted due to incomplete information.

A new member entrance exam has been created and approved by all officers.  Prospecting members will be required to attend 3 business meetings, trainings with in three months, ride along with each shift with in three months and then given a written exam.  After taking the exam, officers will review the answers given and decide on an oral board conducted by all officers; Chief, Asst Chief, Captains and Lieutenants.  The results of the oral board determine membership.  The new member will be on probation for 1 year. 

5 pager numbers have been disconnected due to non use.  The pager bill has been readjusted. 

The Fire Department has teamed up with the Northern fire departments for training opportunities.  The group is called the Multi-Jurisdictional Training Committee.  It is combined with Larkspur, Castle Rock, Elizabeth, Jackson 105 and South Metro fire departments.  Trainings are hosted at a different fire department for all the departments in the group each month.  This group also looks at the needs of each department and as a group figures out a way to help meet those needs. 

Flyers have gone out for the Denver Burn Camp.  This is a fundraiser put on Children’s Hospital and sponsored by several different Fire Departments: Denver, Aurora, West Metro and Palmer Lake Fire Departments will be the sponsors for this event the last week-end in June.  This event is a motor cycle ride that will end at the Palmer Lake Town Hall where food, games and prizes will be offered all at the cost of Denver Fire Department.  Two riders will be representing Palmer Lake in the ride.  We are also considering putting 2071 in as vehicles are also welcome. 

A committee is being developed for the 24 hour shift, however getting citizens of the town on this committee is proving to a challenge.  It is being said that they do not have the time to put forth.   

Since the price for the bunker gear ordered from the FEMA grant was so low, we have been approved by the grant holders to order 10 sets of boots as well. 

Members of the fire department attended the annual Fire Memorial at the Monument Fire Center.  Bobby Shroeder’s plaque was also added that day. 

Chief Ball and Captain Farr attended the ICS 300 course and will be receiving their certifications. 

Captain Vierling and Chief Ball received their Driver/ Operator Certifications.

New Patches have come in and are being applied to duty shirts for responding members to wear while they are working and responding to calls at the fire station. 

Trustee McDonald – Police

Crime:

A total of 19 Case Report numbers were used by PLPD Officers.  Reports indicate

Traffic:

• One “Cold” Hit & Run Accident which actually took place in March was reported on April 8th.  There was no information regarding the other party which might merit follow-up.
• 24 Traffic Summonses were issued by PLPD Officers for a variety of offenses.  However – A review of these summonses required that more than a half-dozen required cancellation.  There was no prima-facia case listed in the notes of the summonses.  Violators had no idea what the substance of their listed charge was.  Although we have the option of re-writing and re-serving the summonses, we opted to use this opportunity to exemplify our desire to provide “courteous, impartial, and friendly service.” 

Dispatch Statistics:

El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) Dispatch reported that PLPD Officers self-initiated, or responded to:

• 46 incidents, considered “high-risk”
• One Priority 2 or “emergent” calls.
• 13 Priority 3 or “urgent” calls.
• 33 non-emergent calls.
• PLPD Officers handled a combined total of 117 calls for service/self-initiated activities.

The EPSO does not indicate how many calls for service were for areas outside of TOPL, where PLPD officers provided “cover” for EPSO Deputies/Monument PD or other L/E agencies; or “held the scene” before another agency responded to take over the call/investigation.

(Page four is attached – EPSO Dispatch Report)

Administrative & Training:

• Sergeant Nikki Tezak and Officer Terri Lenhard attended training in Cañon City – Trauma Care for Law Enforcement.  As a result of attending this training, the PLPD has acquired two more tactical load-bearing vests which will be placed into service.  These non-ballistic vests have a drag system, a tourniquet, and a trauma pressure dressing.  These vests will accept the ceramic body armor plates the PLPD already has on hand.
• The Durango

Revisions to PLPD building:

• A shelf was added to the squad room, allowing the television to be moved to a spot seven feet off the ground.  Any combative suspect will not be able to reach the TV to either vandalize it or use at as a weapon.
• A second shelf/hanger rod was added under the TV allowing our new ballistic helmets, ballistic vests, and tactical load-bearing vests with trauma kits to be hung in the squad room. 

Chief’s Activities:

05/05 – Provided Court Security and monitored violator testimony and judicial comment testimony for personnel/training issues.

04/07 – Due to snow conditions, late to table-top exercise regarding “active-shooter” at a school, conducted by Palmer Divide Public Safety Group at Monument PD.

04/26 – Transported P/T Officer J. Lundy to Medved Ford to obtain Durango patrol vehicle.

Eight days, total, spent on patrol as primary responding patrol officer for PLPD.

Trustee Stafford – Water

We are not running the Surface water treatment plant at this time due to the high amount of turbidity of the water. This is reflected in our electrical costs needed to raise the water from our wells. When the new surface water plant is completed we expect to be able to process this high turbidity water at a substantial cost savings.

I attend the 21 Apr 2010 meeting of the PPRWA. The next meeting will be 19 May 2010 at 8:00 AM.

I attended the Fountain Creek Watershed meeting 23 Apr 2010.  The next meeting will be held 1:00 PM 21 May 2010.

Trustee Stern – Roads

• Plowed 31” of snow this month bringing the total for the season to 134”
• Repaired both snowplows from latest storm. Rebuilt 1 plow motor, special “Thanks” to Steve Orcutt for welding repairs to the other plow.
• Began rebuilding of Brook St. with material from an outside source.
• Met with a local builder concerning excess material for future road construction.
• Placed the F-550 and the Cub Cadet on “Craig’s list. We’ve had a couple of calls on both.

****After the last storm, there was a lot of tree damage. Would the Council want to consider reinstating the chipping program? Discussion was held resulting in yes, reinstate the program with a minimum charge of $60 per hour.

Staff:  None

Item #6:  Update – Fall Festival – Susan Adams

The date has been changed to September 25-26, 2010.

Website is www.palmerlakeartsandcraftevent.org

The Fire Department has been approached to run a Beer Garden.  A special event liquor license will be required.

Item #7:  Request for Funds – Chautauqua – Ron Heard

The Rocky Mountain Chautauqua Assembly will be held August 7, 8 & 9, 2010.

The events will be expanded beyond last years.

Pinz Bowling will be holding a fundraiser for the Chautauqua event.

Trustee Stafford made a motion to approve the donation of $500 from the Lucy Owen Fund for the Chautauqua event, seconded by Trustee McDonald.  Motion carried unanimously.

Item #8  Update - Hooked on Palmer Fishing Derby – Ken Valdez

Department of Wildlife have stocked the lake for the derby being held on June 5 from 8 am to 1 pm.  Quite a number of local (Tri-Lakes area) businesses are donating prizes.

Item #9:  Ordinance 4 – 2010 Medical Marijuana Dispensary\Cultivation (amended)

The applicants for a Medical Marijuana Dispensary Cultivation license are asking for an amendment to Ord 3 2010 to allow stand alone cultivation in the C-2 zone.

After discussion, Mayor Cressman referred the matter back to the MM Task committee for re-evaluation.

Trustee McDonald made a motion to refer Ordinance 4, amending Ordinance 3, back to the MM Task committee for re-evaluation, seconded by Trustee Stafford.  Motion carried unanimously.

Item #8:  Public Input

Chuck Roberts, Senior Citizens Health Advocacy reported that negotiations between the Arbor Mountain Senior Center and the Town of Monument had failed.  He is not sure of what the developers’ intentions are at this time.

Ron Heard, Crawford Memorial, asked the town to allow the use of its attorney.  Mayor Cressman asked for an anticipated amount of time that would be needed in order to arrive at the dollar amount the group is asking for.

The group is also asking for the Town’s help in moving dirt and for Miles to keep watering and weeding at this time.  No new flowers will be added.

Nicole Osborn, Tribune, thanked council and staff for all of their time and efforts.  This will be her last meeting.  She is going ahead with her schooling to become an elementary teacher.

Trustee Stafford made a motion to adjourn at 8:41 pm, seconded by Trustee Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

Approved as written or amended this 10^th day of June, 2010.

John Cressman, Mayor                                                        Della Gray, Town Clerk