HomeMy WebLinkAboutEmergency Services Committee Minutes 02.28.2011 MINUTES
EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 28, 2011 5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Members Present: Doug Poehls Clete Knaub
Tom Nelson Dick Fritzler
Norm Stamper
Others Present: Rick Musson
Fireworks
Doug stated that copies of ordinances for fireworks have been handed out and reviewed from
Glendive, Great Falls, and Laurel. The committee decided that the ordinance from Great Falls is what
they would look at when considering changes to the City of Laurel Fireworks Ordinance.
Discussion included:
1. Discharging of fireworks within the incorporated limits of Laurel shall be July 2" through July
4 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Fireworks may be discharged on December 31s from 10 p.m.
to 12:30 a.m. on January 1
2. The Mayor, in consultation with the Fire Chief, may make determination to prohibit discharge
of fireworks due to environmental conditions with the approval of the City Council.
3. Possession of fireworks not allowed to be discharged by the State of Montana shall be illegal.
4. It shall be unlawful for any child being age twelve or younger to discharge fireworks without
the supervision of any parent or guardian being in the direct supervision of the child at the time
of discharge.
5. Permissible fireworks not allowed to be discharged by the State of Montana shall be illegal.
6. Littering is illegal for anyone to leave debris from discharged fireworks on any public place
including, but not limited to parks, sidewalks, streets, and alleys, or on private property not
owned by the individuals discharging the fireworks.
7. Fireworks may not be discharged in any city park or alley.
The City Police Officers shall enforce these rules and regulations. Any person who violates these rules
and regulations shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to the following fines: 1 Offense -
$250.00; 2 Offense - $500.00, 3' Offense and higher - $1,000.00.
A motion was made by Clete and seconded by Norm to change the City Fireworks Ordinance. Motion
passed.
Animal Ordinances
The committee has listened to a proposal to change the ordinance and allow chickens in the city limits.
The committee discussed the subject last fall when it was brought to their attention. The committee
members have again made the same determination that having chickens in the city limits would not be
attractive to the city.
A motion was made by Clete and seconded by Tom to not proceed with changing the ordinance to
legalize chickens within the city limits. Motion passed.
Other
Chief Musson asked the committee to change the animal ordinance pertaining to the impoundment of
dogs.
A motion was made by Norm and seconded by Dick to add this topic to the Emergency Services
agenda. Motion passed.
Chief Musson stated that the ordinance reads that the owner must redeem the impounded animal within
five days after the giving of notice, or it shall be subject to disposal by the pound master or any law
enforcement officer. The change would be made to read within three days.
A motion was made by Norm and seconded by Tom to recommend to the council to allow this change
to the city animal ordinance. Motion passed.
Respectfully submitted,
Neva Hall
Secretary