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Discussion ensued regarding monitored and non -monitored systems, grace periods, <br />renewal fees, the education process, and alarms being set off by thunderstorms or rattling of <br />doors or windows. <br />Mr. Walters explained that alarms should not go off during thunderstorms if they are <br />properly installed. It is up to the users of these systems to put pressure on the alarm <br />companies to repair these alarms. <br />Discussion further ensued regarding notices of the meeting sent to alarm companies <br />and not to their customers. The Board was advised that a list of alarm customers does not <br />exist and will not exist until such time as permits are issued for all alarm systems. <br />Commissioner Adams stressed that it had been her understanding that the request was <br />to notify the users of the systems and, as that has not been done, the opportunity has been <br />lost. <br />Chairman Macht noted that the City of Vero Beach ordinance fairly parallels the <br />County's proposed ordinance. He felt that the ordinance would work but that the fines and <br />penalties might be too forceful. He suggested that Exhibit "A", Section 2(D) reflect that 2 <br />members of the public at large be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. <br />Commissioner Ginn suggested that Section 11(A) be revised to indicate that 3 <br />dispatches would carry a fine of $50; 4 dispatches a fine of $100; and 5 dispatches, a fine <br />of $250. <br />Commissioner Adams suggested a 6 -month grace period to allow time for education <br />and notice. - <br />AUGUST 24,1999 <br />-54- <br />