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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.
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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,
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Robert Taylor, Chairman
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