3/6/1990 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Attorney Brennan wasn't sure who pays for the course or program, and Commissioner Wheeler pointed out that we are requiring something that we are not set up to handle at this point. He assumed that if the Board passes this today, the 90 -day effective date would give us enough time to iron that out. Attorney Vitunac suggested that it read "to complete such a course or program, if available.", and the Board indicated their approval of that change. Attorney Brennan noted that it doesn't require that the course be offered by the Sheriff's Department, just that it be certified by the Sheriff's Dept. Chairman Eggert opened the Public Hearing, and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Bob Valentino with Hale Indian River Groves in Wabasso explained that they also operate a Shell gas station on SR -60 near 1-95, emphasizing that the Shell Oil Company requires them to stay open 24 hours a day. In fact, most gas stations in this county would prefer not to remain open, but are required to because of their lease agreements with the oil companies. Mr. Valentino felt the live access camera is the most important part of this ordinance. They have had a live access camera for quite some time. It records 24 hours a day both audio and visual. The clerk can activate it by one of 3 different methods: A remote button if he is not behind the counter; a button at the counter; and by what is called a money clip in the cash register drawer. If there is a holdup, he pulls that bill out and within 60 seconds a security guard at a remote location can see and hear everything that is going on in the store, and then notify police that there is a holdup in progress and that it is not a false alarm. Mr. Valentino felt that is more important than having two people in front of a gun. The guard's voice can intimidate the holdup person. The particular company they deal with is in Tampa, and the tape -runs 24 hours day. The clerk can activate the camera if 39 MAR fi NU i F �: �. X990