Public Safety Commission  
Meeting Minutes  
Thursday, October 2, 2025  
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 3:01 p.m.  
GUESTS -  
Pete Mangers - Finance Dept.  
Holly Darrah - Finance Dept.  
Approval of Meeting Minutes  
PS 2025-025  
Public Safety Commission meeting minutes - September 4, 2025  
Attachments: PSC Sept. 4, 2025 Minutes  
Mr. Dziubla moved to approve the September 4, 2025 minutes. Mr. Morton seconded  
the motion; the motion carried.  
Fire Department Report  
CRFD August Report  
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Commission members were emailed a copy of the Fire and Police  
Department’s August report prior to today’s meeting.  
Brush 155 and crew are on their way back to Castle Rock after completing  
a wildland deployment in California.  
Interviews were held last week for the two division chief vacancies. Offer  
letters will be extended next week.  
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The State of the Town has been posted on YouTube.  
The first reading of the 2026 budget is scheduled to be presented to Council  
on October 7. The second reading is scheduled for October 21.  
Chief Croom gave commission members a handout of the project narrative  
for Station 156. Total cost of the project is $21 million. Chief Croom gave a  
brief explanation of the financing for the project. Chief Croom was then  
asked how the location of Station 156 was selected - the location is  
determined by call volume, distance and response times.  
Chief Croom was asked if the logistics portion of Station 156 was designed  
to accommodate future growth - Chief Croom answered yes, and then  
spoke about the station design.  
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The purchase request for two replacement fire engines has been placed on  
the Council agenda for October 21. Currently, there is a 50-month lead  
time for new orders. Each engine will cost 1.3 million. If the Town  
pre-pays, we can receive a $380,000 discount.  
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Chief Croom was asked what is terradaptor equipment - Chief Croom  
explained that it is a tool used for high and low angle rescues.  
Police Department Report  
CRPD August Report  
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Commission members were emailed a copy of the Police Department’s  
August report prior to today’s meeting.  
The First Responder drones are now operating full time. They are launched  
off the O&M building and have great response times. The department has  
been getting a great deal of use from the drones.  
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The department is in the middle of its final phase of the current hiring  
process and has a healthy candidate pool. There are 12 people moving  
forward in the process.  
The department is also getting ready for its upcoming promotional process.  
This will include two commander spots (one existing and one new) plus a  
Deputy Chief position. Commander Varela was then asked the number of  
commander positions in the department - Commander Varela responded  
that there are five commander positions within the department.  
It was asked if revenue from 2A is reaching projected amounts. Revenue  
from 2A s exceeding estimates - Commander Varela.  
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Special Presentation - 2026 Philip S Miller Nonprofit Funding Program applications  
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Philip S. Miller Resource Grant Program - The annual budget set for this  
program is $45,000  
Pete Mangers gave a brief overview of the program. A cap of five individual  
grants is awarded annually. The budget for this program is reviewed and  
approved annually by Town Council.  
To be eligible, applicants must be a 501(c) (3) or 501(c) (19) organization.  
Funding requests must include provisions for the necessities of life: water,  
energy, food or shelter assistance  
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Applicant presentations:  
American Legion Post 1187 - requested amount: $5,000  
Adjutant Larry Underwood presented an overview of Post 1187.  
The Post serves more than 180 local Post members and veterans at local  
retirement facilities.  
The Post is run by all volunteers and is solely dependent on donations.  
Requested funding would be used to assist homeless and low-income  
veterans and current service members in meeting their food, shelter, and  
energy needs.  
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Crisis Center - requested amount $20,000  
Executive Director Amy McCandless presented an overview of the center.  
The program provides emergency shelter, food, personal care items and  
community-based advocacy programs for victims of domestic violence.  
There is no duplication of services, as the Crisis Center is the only agency  
serving those impacted of domestic violence and has the only  
shelter of any kind in Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln Counties.  
The requested amount will be used for operational support for emergency  
shelter and community-based advocacy programs for victims of domestic  
violence.  
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Deacons of New Hope Presbyterian Church - requested amount  
$10,000  
Moderator Joe Asbridge presented an overview of the program.  
The Deacons of New Hope Presbyterian Church have a long-standing  
history of helping community members who are experiencing financial  
difficulty.  
Funds from this grant would be used to provide Castle Rock community  
members with financial assistance to pay rent, electric, gas, and water bills  
or to purchase food.  
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Faith Lutheran Church Food Pantry - requested amount $20,000  
Members of FGaith Lutheran Church Food Panty Church presented an  
overview of the program.  
Faith Lutheran Church has been operating a food panty ministry since April  
2020. This ministry is 100% dependent on financial and or food donations.  
100% of the funds received through this grant would go towards the  
purchase of food. Any operating expenses are paid outside of the donations  
to this ministry.  
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Freedom Service Dogs - requested amount $5,000  
Deputy Director of Philanthropy Shanda Griebel presented an overview of  
the program.  
Freedom Service Dogs provides service dogs to veterans and first  
responders in need, regardless of location.  
This grant would help to support clients with travel expenses to the Denver  
area so that they can stay close to campus while they are in training with  
their service dog.  
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Help & Hope Center - requested amount $20,000  
Executive Director Dan Marlow presented an overview of the Center.  
The goal of the food bank is to provide at least seven days of food to  
residents in need, serving over 20 client households per day, five days per  
week.  
Funding will not only support the on-site food bank but will also provide  
support for the agency's once a month off-site senior food banks located at  
Reyn Rock Plaza, Oakwood Apartments and Auburn Ridge  
low-income older adult housing facilities here in Castle Rock.  
Lady Trailblazer Inc - requested amount $2,500  
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Founder and CEO Dr. Carletta Stewart presented an overview of the  
organization.  
The purpose of this grant will be to provide support for the Girls’ Persist  
program, a STEM leadership program designed to assist girls in persevering  
in the areas of STEM disciplines.  
Funding will be used to support student participants throughout the academic  
school year and summer camps.  
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Saint Vincent de Paul Society of Castle Rock - requested amount  
$15,000  
President Christina Steeg presented an overview of the organization.  
The purpose of this grant is to support Castle Rock low-income clients  
and/or those who are experiencing a sudden hardship such as a job loss or  
illness with rental, utility assistance, motel vouchers or food.  
Funding will be primarily used for temporary housing (motel), rent  
assistance, and utility assistance. With additional funds, Saint Vincent de  
Paul Society could potentially increase the number of clients helped and  
also increase assistance beyond the amounts currently offered.  
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Commissioner comments:  
After a discussion was held on each organization’s request and  
presentation, Commission members agreed unanimously to recommend  
funding as follows -  
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American Legion Post 1187 - $5,000  
Deacons of New Hope Presbyterian Church - $7,500  
Faith Lutheran Church Food Pantry - $5,000  
Help & Hope Center - $20,000  
Saint Vincent de Paul Society of Castle Rock - $7,500  
Commission recommendations will be presented to Council on November 18.  
New Business  
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Chairperson Nate Marsh announced his resignation from the Public Safety  
Commission due to a commitment outside of Castle Rock.  
Commission member Mike Miller resigned October 1 due to work  
obligations.  
Discussion to fill vacant positions to be held next month.  
Old Business  
Adjourn  
N/A  
Mr. Morton made a motion to adjourn the meeting; all were in favor.  
The meeting adjourned at 4:32 p.m.  
The next Public Safety Commission meeting is scheduled for  
November 6, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.