File #: 16-168    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Order Status: Passed
File created: 9/21/2016 In control: Town Council
On agenda: 10/25/2016 Final action: 10/25/2016
Title: To adopt a proposed Consumer Fireworks ordinance, regulating the use of consumer fireworks, as Chapter 96 of the Code of the Town of Windham.
Attachments: 1. 16-168 Cover Sheet, 2. Chapter 96 Consumer Fireworks DRAFT 2016 Update 20161007, 3. Councilor emails regarding fireworks/fireworks ordinance UPDATED 20161024

I.                     Council Action Requested.

Title

To adopt a proposed Consumer Fireworks ordinance, regulating the use of consumer fireworks, as Chapter 96 of the Code of the Town of Windham.

 

Body

II.                     Basis for Council Action.

 

Council approval of this item is required because;

 

a.                     the Town may enact reasonable by-laws, regulations and ordinances for municipal purposes pursuant to Article I, Section 2 of the Charter, and

b.                     the Council has the authority to act as the legislative body of the Town pursuant to Article II, Section 3(I) of the Charter.

 

III.                     Issue Summary.

 

The proposed ordinance has been the topic of several discussions and is scheduled for  a public hearing on October 25, 2016 (see item CD 16-351). A copy of the proposed ordinance and emails recently received by Council members regarding the ordinance are attached.