Vice Chair Clark Hammelman  
Robert Dziubla  
Public Safety Commission  
Meeting Minutes  
Trevor Knotts  
Don MacBrayne  
Chairperson Nate Marsh  
Richard Morton  
Andy Powell  
Steve Thayer  
Laurie Van Court  
Thursday, August 1, 2024  
3:00 PM  
Castle Rock Municipal Courtroom  
100 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 3:00 p.m.  
GUESTS - Town Manager Dave Corliss  
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Present  
Vice Chair Clark Hammelman, Andy Powell, Richard Morton, Steve Thayer, Laurie Van  
Court, Chairperson Nate Marsh, Trevor Knotts, and Robert Dziubla  
4 - Laura Cavey, Norris Croom, Tim Gorman, and Deborah Stanley  
Attendance  
Approval of Meeting Minutes  
PS 2024-021 Public Safety Commission meeting minutes - Jul. 11, 2024  
Attachments: PSC Jul. 11, 2024 minutes  
Mr. Dziubla moved to approve the July 11, 2024 minutes. Ms. Van Court seconded  
the motion; the motion carried.  
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Yes:  
Vice Chair Hammelman, Powell, Morton, Thayer, Van Court, Chairperson Marsh, Knotts,  
and Dziubla  
Special Guest Speaker - Dave Corliss, Town Manager  
Town Manager Dave Corliss gave a presentation on the Public Safety ballet  
measure, to be voted on by Council, August 20.  
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Town Council is considering placing on this November’s ballot, a request  
for a 0.2% sales tax increase. This increase would provide the funding  
needed to hire 40 fire and police employees from 2025 to 2029. The  
proposed sales tax increase would amount to 20 cents on a $100  
purchase.  
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The Town’s property tax mill levy rate has declined by 46% since 2011.  
The owner of a median-valued home in Castle Rock ($663,360) pays only  
$37.50 in Town property tax annually.  
The Town’s sales tax rate has been the same since 2011 and  
cannot keep pace with the growing cost of maintaining excellent  
Police, Fire, and EMS services.  
The majority of shoppers in Castle Rock come from out of Town, meaning  
the majority of the Town’s sales tax revenue is not paid by Castle Rock  
residents. If a household buys $30,000 in taxable goods annually within  
Castle Rock, the total proposed increase would amount to $60, which  
would be spread out over hundreds of transactions during the year.  
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Discussion ensued on the funding of SRO’s and using neighboring  
agencies to cover for the Fire Department when resources are  
depleted.  
Brief discussion on Dawson Ridge Phase 3 and the proposed Pine  
Canyon development.  
Fire Department Report  
PS 2024-022  
CRFD June Report  
Attachments: CRFD June Report  
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Commission members were emailed a copy of the Fire  
Department’s June report prior to today’s meeting.  
The goats are completing their mitigation work in the Metzler Family  
Open Space. They will then be moved to The Woodlands.  
The department received six proposals for architectural services for  
Station 156. Only two were selected to move forward with  
interviews. RS&H (formally HB&A), the lowest bidder, has been  
chosen.  
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The department will be going to Council in mid-August, with an  
agreement to replace its cardiac monitors.  
Three candidates started West Metro’s Fire Academy yesterday.  
They will graduate in December.  
The xeriscaping project at Station 153 is three quarters completed.  
Once finished, the contractor will start xeriscaping Station 154.  
The Town has enacted Stage 2 fire restrictions due to weather  
conditions and limited resources.  
We have sent resources back and forth to help fight the Quarry fire.  
California, Oregon, and Washington are currently using many of the  
nation’s resources. Thanks to the County Commissioners, Douglas  
County has a private helicopter available for Wildland fires.  
Police Department Report  
PS 2024-023  
CRPD June Report  
Attachments: CRPD June Report  
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Commission members were emailed a copy of the Police  
Department’s June report prior to today’s meeting.  
Commander Gorman was asked if the carjacking suspect would be  
tried in Douglas County - Yes.  
If the Public Safety ballet proposal passes, does the Police  
Department foresees any challenges with hiring additional officers in  
2025? No, Castle Rock is a desirable place to work - Commander  
Gorman.  
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The Police Department tour scheduled for today has been  
rescheduled for September due to time restraints.  
New Business  
PSC members are invited to advocate for the Public Safety ballet measure  
at any public meeting, including National Night Out and Council Open  
Houses.  
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Chairperson Marsh made a recommendation to honor Don MacBrayne, a  
member of the Public Safety Commission, who recently passed away.  
Commission members recognized him for his service, dedication and  
commitment to the Public Safety Commission.  
Adjourn  
Ms. Van Court made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Mr. Dziubla seconded the  
motion. All were in favor.  
The meeting adjourned at 4:53 p.m.  
The next Public Safety Commission meeting is scheduled for September 5, 2024  
at 3:00 p.m. at the Municipal Courtroom