Public Safety Commission

Chairperson Nate Marsh Vice-Chair Clark Hammelman Public Safety Commission Debra Beck Meeting Minutes - Final Don MacBrayne Richard Morton Andy Powell Carl Smith Steve Thayer Laurie Van Court Thursday, June 1, 2023 3:00 PM Castle Rock Fire & Rescue 300 Perry St., Castle Rock, CO 80104 This meeting is open to the public. Please note that all times indicated on the agenda are approximate and interested parties are encouraged to be present earlier than the posted time. Call to Order and Attendance Chairperson Marsh called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. Present 8 - Chairperson Nate Marsh, Andy Powell, Richard Morton, Vice Chair Clark Hammelman, Carl Smith, Steve Thayer, Debra Beck, and Laurie Van Court Not Present 1 - Don MacBrayne Attendance 4 - Jack Cauley, Norris Croom, Matt Osborn, and Becky Hernandez Approval of Meeting Minutes PS 2023-016 Public Safety Commission meeting minutes - May 4, 2023 Attachments: PSC 05-04-2023 Minutes Mr. Morton moved to approve the May 4, 2023 minutes. Mr. Hammelman seconded the motion. All were in favor; the motion carried. Yes: 8 - Chairperson Marsh, Powell, Morton, Vice Chair Hammelman, Smith, Thayer, Beck, and Van Court Not Present: 1 - MacBrayne Introductions All commissioners were introduced to Ms. Van Court, the newly selected Public Safety Commissioner. Nomination Chairperson Marsh requested selection of a new vice-chairperson. Mr. Morton nominated Mr. Hammelman; Mr. Powell seconded. No other nominations were received. All were in favor. Fire Department Report PS 2023-017 CRFD April Report Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes - Final June 1, 2023 Attachments: CRFD April Report · The commission members previously received the department’s April report via email. · Staffing updates o The department has three vacancies. o 230 applications were received. o Approximately 70 candidates were interviewed. o A couple of retirements are expected in Fiscal Year 2024. o The department expects to request a total of eight (8) new hires to attend the August 2023 West Metro Academy. · 2024 Budget o The budgeting process continues as the Town works toward balancing all requests within the Town’s 2023-2027 Balanced Financial Plan. · Planning Commission (Annexation request) o Chief Croom attended a recent meeting regarding a five-acre annexation request and a zoning change located off Ridge Road. o Town Council presentation is scheduled for June 6. o Discussion on blasting as well as other issues. · Questions for Chief Croom: o Will Council approve these presentations, or is it for informational purposes only? Chief Croom stated the Council will move to approve, and the Department will ask for their approval via a Resolution. 2022 Standards of Cover updates 2022 Standards of Cover presentation - June 20 o Due to the Fire Department’s accreditation, a Town Council report is required. o This presentation includes: § Defining risk by service type (Fire, EMS, Tech Rescue, HAZMAT, Wildland) for all planning zones. § Levels of service/risks defined as low, medium and high. § Performance Gaps (challenges) include Planning Zones (PZ) 2, 6, 7, 8. § Reviewed recommendations (e.g., first arrival response times in PZ 2; Station 156 with a goal to open in late 2025; monitor medic unit call volume established in 2021 Fire Master Plan; monitor PZ 9 for growth, increased calls for service; monitor potential growth in PZ 8 to anticipate possible changes). Strategic Plan · 2020-2024 Strategic Plan presentation - June 20 o The Strategic Plan is community and membership driven. o It reviews the Town’s and Department’s pillars (Vision, Mission and Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes - Final June 1, 2023 Values). o Recommendations included: § Community Wildfire Protection Plan (complete) § Fire Training Center Update (in progress) § Fleet & Logistics Facilities Plan (in progress) § Global Technology Review (in progress) § Special Operations Management Plan (complete) § Facilities Update Plan (complete) Chairperson Marsh requested a motion to recommend the two plans to Town Council. Mr. Powell moved to approve and Mr. Hammelman seconded. All were in favor. Yes: 8 - Chairperson Marsh, Powell, Morton, Vice Chair Hammelman, Smith, Thayer, Beck, and Van Court Not Present: 1 - MacBrayne Police Department Report PS 2023-018 CRPD April Report Attachments: CRPD April Report · The commission members previously received the department’s April report via email. · POST Academy graduation - June 1 o Four new officers are graduating the five-month-long academy. o They will move into the Field Training Officer (FTO) program, which is approximately 16-weeks in length. § Cmdr. Gorman described the FTO program. · Courtroom remodel update o The remodel is now scheduled to be completed by early September 2023. · Questions/Comments for Commander Gorman: o Are there reasons fatal crashes appear to be increasing? Discussion on the recent fatal crashes including a motor vehicle/pedestrian incident. o Discussion on “crashes” versus “accidents.” New Business N/A Old Business N/A Commissioner Comments and Questions · Councilmember Cavey reviewed the 2023 Community Survey with the Commissioners. o Received kudos for both the Fire and Police departments. · Discussion on grant money for seatbelt awareness. Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes - Final June 1, 2023 Adjourn Mr. Morton made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Chairperson Marsh seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 4:01 p.m. The next Public Safety Commission meeting is scheduled for: July 6, 2023 (3:00 p.m.) at the Fire Department.