Dare BOC approves changes to littering ordinance
Tue, 17 May 2011 23:18:11 -0700

By neel keller | sentinel staff the Dare County Board of Commissioners approved proposed revisions to the county's littering ordinance during its meeting Monday, May 16. The proposed revisions were drafted to address recent increases in littering ...

Council opens doors for new charter school, off-track betting
Wed, 18 May 2011 16:34:11 -0700

The Loveland City Council approved separate ordinances Tuesday night that will allow a charter school to develop in southwest Loveland and open the door to off-track betting in the city. In an 8-1 vote, the council approved an ordinance that will allow ...

The Bossier City Council approved introduction an ordinance calling for more ...
Wed, 18 May 2011 12:04:21 -0700

The ordinance , sponsored by Bossier City Attorney Jimmy Hall and recommended by Bossier City Mayor Lorenz Lo Walker, would cut $452983 from the BCFD's 2011 Capital Fund Budget and $221500 in future capital needs. If adopted during the June 7 regular ...

Chamber CEO's e-mail on retail ordinance erupts in controversy
Wed, 18 May 2011 16:00:51 -0700

Chamber CEO Rebekah Evans said that while the chamber opposes a formula retail ordinance , it supports all small businesses. She had earlier sent an e-mail warning that such an ordinance would drive all businesses out of Malibu. ...

Lawsuit filed: Firm challenges Kingwood's new solar energy ordinance
Wed, 18 May 2011 15:40:42 -0700

By Lillian Shupe/Hunterdon County Democrat Sundance Capital LLC filed suit in Superior Court in Flemington on May 11 seeking to have the ordinance declared null and void. The Township Committee, members Philip Lubitz, Elaine Niemann and James Burke and ...

Somers Point Council paves way for $1.5M in capital improvements
Wed, 18 May 2011 14:49:18 -0700

Passed on first reading, the ordinance would allow the city to issue bonds to fund $1 million in capital improvements, $5000 in sewer utility improvements, $25000 in roadway improvements and $3000 for a public safety four-wheel drive vehicle. ...

Brainerd city council: Social host ordinance passed on 5-2 vote
Tue, 17 May 2011 17:28:29 -0700

The Brainerd City Council with a 5-2 vote on Monday adopted a social host ordinance , aimed at curbing underage drinking parties. Voting against were council members Mary Koep and Bob Olson. The ordinance makes it unlawful for anyone to allow an event ...

Budget, ordinances go to Topsham voters
Wed, 18 May 2011 11:27:33 -0700

By Darcie Moore, Times Record Staff topsham topsham residents will rely on town-meeting democracy today to finalize the 2011-12 municipal budget and determine the fate of several proposed ordinance amendments. Doors at Mt. Ararat High School will ...

Enforcement of town's ordinance begins Thursday
Wed, 18 May 2011 00:32:17 -0700

By jaime cone / Reformer Staff brattleboro -- At a regular meeting of the Selectboard, Tuesday, the board discussed enforcement of the town's mandatory recycling ordinance , slated to begin Thursday, and approved a local resident's request to install ...

El Centro City Council to come back in two weeks on marijuana dispensary ordinance
Wed, 18 May 2011 01:29:29 -0700

By SILVIO J. PANTA Imperial Valley Press Staff Writer After several people spoke about a new marijuana dispensary ordinance , El Centro City Council members directed staff Tuesday to clarify how the law would apply to mobile marijuana dispensaries. ...

Howell council to try again on solar farm ordinance
Tue, 17 May 2011 19:25:16 -0700

By christina haberstroh howell the Howell Township Council has scheduled a May 24 public hearing on a revised ordinance that would, if adopted, regulate solar energy facilities that may be proposed in the municipality. The facilities are arrays of ...

City officials say disorderly housing law may not be needed
Wed, 18 May 2011 11:11:33 -0700

Last year, the Keene City Council tabled a disorderly housing ordinance that could have levied fines on tenants and landlords of properties where there were regular code violations or complaints of noise, parties or other disturbances. ...

Shade files ethics complaint against Tovo as runoff looms
Wed, 18 May 2011 14:31:20 -0700

In the complaint filed by Shade to the city's Ethics Commission, Shade claims that Tovo's campaign violated the Fair Campaign Ordinance by helping in the distribution of the email without adding a political disclaimer stating that it was a "paid ...

Farming Ordinance Could Antagonize Green Villagers
Wed, 18 May 2011 08:18:28 -0700

A potential ordinance allowing small farming operations on properties south of Green Village Road has shown a spotlight on alleged harrassment of the neighborhood&#3 9;s residents. Thomas and Debra Bucuk purchased property at 461 Green Village Rd. because ...

Proposed firearms ordinance draws reactions
Wed, 18 May 2011 09:39:42 -0700

By amy hansen cna staff reporter During the Creston City Council meeting Tuesday evening, a public hearing was held on an ordinance that would restrict all persons from carrying, bringing onto or otherwise conveying any weapon ...

Ordinance to collect 1% sales tax signed by county board
Wed, 18 May 2011 11:16:01 -0700

During Tuesday night's regular board meeting, chairman Randall Crocker said the ordinance is part of the process that will be sent to the Illinois Department of Revenue to impose the will of the people. Members accepted the official canvass of the ...

Ketchum reconsiders sign ordinance
Tue, 17 May 2011 22:03:33 -0700

By rebecca meany if the Ketchum City Council were to approve an amended sign ordinance in its current, proposed form, many existing signs would be out of compliance unless grandfathered in. Councilwoman Nina Jonas presented a slide show to fellow ...

Township Amends Signs Ordinance
Wed, 18 May 2011 17:25:37 -0700

The Wyckoff Township Committee introduced an ordinance Tuesday night to amend Chapter 186 of the Zoning code in an attempt to ease some restrictions placed on local realtors as it relates to open house signage. The amended ordinance allows real estate ...

Dirt-mining ordinance work ongoing
Tue, 17 May 2011 21:25:13 -0700

By Dave Munday moncks corner -- Berkeley County officials continue to tweak a controversial ordinance to regulate dirt mining. A citizens task force spent a year hammering out a compromise between dirt mine owners and operators on the one hand and ...

E-Verify ordinance in-valid, rules judge
Wed, 18 May 2011 15:26:57 -0700

by Jason Walsh A Marin Superior Court judge has e-viscerated a petition for Novato to adopt the controversial E-Verify ordinance that would require the city to electronically confirm the legal status of all its employees and contractors. ...