?I?d like to ask that the corporate council look into the law in the state of Michigan,? Berry said.
As of 2012, the Michigan Fireworks Safety Act has allowed the sale and use of fireworks that leave the ground.?
Berry and other council members voiced concerns about commercial grade fireworks being set off in city streets late into the night.?
?We need to get together with the community and do some sort of lobbying day,? Badalow said. ?This is a stress on our police and fire departments, it?s unsafe ? I just think that they (legislators) aren?t understanding how much of a burden it puts on the community and what a burden it is.??
Gavin said that in the month of June the police department responded to 159 calls for fireworks. As of July 9 they have responded to 46 calls for the month.?
?It burdens our police officers,? Gavin said.?
Fire Chief Andrew Gurka said allowing untrained people to purchase and ignite commercial grade fireworks can be very dangerous.?
?We will be behind the scenes urging for something to be done about this situation and I hope that this doesn?t go unchecked for several years before something changes,? Gurka said.?
City Attorney Gary Miotke said state law has ?tied? the hands of municipalities preventing them from regulating the sale of fireworks, but they may be able to adjust times that that fireworks are allowed to be set off. Continued...
He said he plans to present a revised ordinance to the council during the next meeting, scheduled for 8 p.m. July 23 at City Hall, 6045 Fenton.?In other business:
Council unanimously approved the Fire Department to purchase rescue jackets for $8,148 from Phoenix Safety Outfitters from their protective clothing budget. ?
Voting in favor of the purchase were Councilmen Ned Apigian and Tom Berry, Council Chair Kenneth Baron, Council Chair Pro-Tem Janet Badalow, Councilwomen Lisa Hicks-Clayton and Marge Horvath and Councilman and Joseph Kosinski.?
Council unanimously approved the appointment of Anthony Rzucidlo to fill a vacancy on the Act 78 Commission - a non-partisan commission for management, election, eligibility and oaths of police and fire personnel. The partial term will expire in November 2014.?
Council unanimously approved the 2013 Crestwood High School Annual Homecoming Parade for 5:30 p.m. Oct. 11 on Beech Daly.?
Council unanimously approved the purchase of computer equipment for the WDHT Cable TV studio. Emergency Manager & Public Information Officer Bob Ankrapp said the purchases were to replace outdated and broken equipment necessary for the function of the studio. The equipment cost $3,654.
Council unanimously approved a change order from Wade Trim ?for repairs made to the Monroe Bridge due to changed field conditions and additional curb repairs at the Pardee Road Bridge for an additional cost of about $19,569.
Council unanimously approved a resolution to purchase a proximity card reader and panel for the Police Department fitness center from Cincinnati Time Systems. The reader would require that an assigned digital card be swiped when entering the center. Police Chief Lee Gavin said it will help the department keep track of who is using the facility and at what times. The reader cost $2,145.
DEARBORN HEIGHTS - During Tuesday?s City Council meeting concerns about the bangs and booms filling the air near Independence Day were aired as councilmembers considered a new fireworks ordinance.?I?d like to ask that the corporate council look into the law in the state of Michigan,? Berry said.
As of 2012, the Michigan Fireworks Safety Act has allowed the sale and use of fireworks that leave the ground.?
Berry and other council members voiced concerns about commercial grade fireworks being set off in city streets late into the night.?
?We need to get together with the community and do some sort of lobbying day,? Badalow said. ?This is a stress on our police and fire departments, it?s unsafe ? I just think that they (legislators) aren?t understanding how much of a burden it puts on the community and what a burden it is.??
Gavin said that in the month of June the police department responded to 159 calls for fireworks. As of July 9 they have responded to 46 calls for the month.?
?It burdens our police officers,? Gavin said.?
Fire Chief Andrew Gurka said allowing untrained people to purchase and ignite commercial grade fireworks can be very dangerous.?
?We will be behind the scenes urging for something to be done about this situation and I hope that this doesn?t go unchecked for several years before something changes,? Gurka said.?
City Attorney Gary Miotke said state law has ?tied? the hands of municipalities preventing them from regulating the sale of fireworks, but they may be able to adjust times that that fireworks are allowed to be set off.
He said he plans to present a revised ordinance to the council during the next meeting, scheduled for 8 p.m. July 23 at City Hall, 6045 Fenton.?
In other business:
Council unanimously approved the Fire Department to purchase rescue jackets for $8,148 from Phoenix Safety Outfitters from their protective clothing budget. ?
Voting in favor of the purchase were Councilmen Ned Apigian and Tom Berry, Council Chair Kenneth Baron, Council Chair Pro-Tem Janet Badalow, Councilwomen Lisa Hicks-Clayton and Marge Horvath and Councilman and Joseph Kosinski.?
Council unanimously approved the appointment of Anthony Rzucidlo to fill a vacancy on the Act 78 Commission - a non-partisan commission for management, election, eligibility and oaths of police and fire personnel. The partial term will expire in November 2014.?
Council unanimously approved the 2013 Crestwood High School Annual Homecoming Parade for 5:30 p.m. Oct. 11 on Beech Daly.?
Council unanimously approved the purchase of computer equipment for the WDHT Cable TV studio. Emergency Manager & Public Information Officer Bob Ankrapp said the purchases were to replace outdated and broken equipment necessary for the function of the studio. The equipment cost $3,654.
Council unanimously approved a change order from Wade Trim ?for repairs made to the Monroe Bridge due to changed field conditions and additional curb repairs at the Pardee Road Bridge for an additional cost of about $19,569.
Council unanimously approved a resolution to purchase a proximity card reader and panel for the Police Department fitness center from Cincinnati Time Systems. The reader would require that an assigned digital card be swiped when entering the center. Police Chief Lee Gavin said it will help the department keep track of who is using the facility and at what times. The reader cost $2,145.
Source: http://www.pressandguide.com/articles/2013/07/11/news/doc51df17adc2970312005817.txt
january jones ncaa final game reba mcentire acm awards global payments eli young band wrestlemania
কোন মন্তব্য নেই:
একটি মন্তব্য পোস্ট করুন