04-28-86 Public Safety Committee

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atnmmmtbr Etpnrt • �n Mnuw wn Mouttrtl d etbj of*mill lira: PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE The April 28, 1986 meeting of the Public Safety Committee was called to order by its Chairman, Councilman Robert Taylor at 4 :00 p.m. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Councilmen Braboy, Puzzello, Taylor, Zakrzewski; Beck, Serge, Voorde, and Barcome; Eugenia Scnwartz, Chief Hurley, Chief Luther Taylor, Craig riartzer, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Councilman Taylor noted that the purpose of the meeting was to continue the discussion on the proposal regarding alarm systems whicn had previously been discussed by the Public Safety Committee. The Council Attorney noted that a similar bill had been filed for County Council action and has been set down for public hearing. Mrs. Schwartz noted that the bill would address mechanical alarm systems only. It involved a billing procedure of 25.00. She then briefly highlighted the concept of• the overall bill. Chief Taylor noted that he believed a screen system could be put in place which would address some of the more substantial problems with regard to hotels and nursing homes. In response to Councilman Voorde, it was noted that a master list of who actually has an alarm system in place is not available. • • Chief Hurley stated that he had meetings with Chief Nagy of the County Police Department. Councilman Voorde questioned whether the fees involved should go into a special fund, and he was advised by the City Attorney that the State Board of Accounts has recommended that special funds be used for limited occasions. Councilman Puzzello however suggested that perhaps fees generated could be a separate Line Item in the annual budget. The Council Attorney recommended that a 30 day grace period be considered and that during this period of time a copy of the new ordinance along with the letter briefly summarizing the ordinance be sent to all persons found in violation during this grace period. In this way there would be a public awareness along with the news media coverage of the new law. Following discussion, Councilman Serge made a motion seconded by Councilman Braboy that the bill be filed and receive a favorable recommendation from the Committee including the 30 day grace period. The motion passed unanimously. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 4 :30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, • Robert Taylor, Chairman IR.[ .R... PUBLISHING CO.