Councilors reviewed a proposed update to Carencro's litter ordinance that adds a separate "gross litter" offense and increases fines for repeat offenses, and discussed camera enforcement and an allocation of fine revenue to a local nonprofit.

Staff and council members described two tracks in the proposal: a new gross‑litter category for large items such as appliances, tires and full household trash bags with a proposed $500 fine, and stepped penalties for smaller litter — $75 for a first offense, $200 for a second and $500 for a third. "If you're gonna throw your entire household on the side of the road, the fine has to be drastic," a staff member said when explaining the $500 figure. The draft keeps litter cases in mayor's court so fines stay within city jurisdiction, staff said.

Councilors discussed enforcement tools the city has tested: staff said cameras mounted for litter patrols produced clear video evidence within days, including one case where a discarded prescription with a patient name and address made identification straightforward. Staff proposed using some fine revenue to buy additional cameras and asked that 30% of fine proceeds be allocated to Keep Carencro Beautiful for cleanup and education; the remainder would support camera purchases and maintenance.

The draft also includes new language addressing small illegal commercial signs ("snip signs") stapled in rights-of-way. Staff said the new ordinance supplements the existing municipal code rather than repealing it; bold text in the packet shows additions.

Council members praised the draft and said they will read the highlighted packet language closely before the next meeting. No final vote occurred at this meeting.