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Council signals support to prohibit fireworks in village and plans ordinance
Summary
After reporting safety and nuisance incidents around July 4, council members asked staff to draft a fireworks ban for introduction at the August meeting.
Council members discussed reinstating a prohibition on consumer fireworks within village limits and asked staff to prepare an ordinance for consideration.
Why it matters: Council members and staff cited safety concerns and repeated incidents over recent July Fourth celebrations — including fireworks falling on private roofs — and said a ban would reduce fire risk and reduce calls that strain limited police staffing during holiday shifts.
Chief Adam and other speakers said the village lacks safe locations to set off fireworks under state law and that enforcement challenges and safety risks justify prohibition. Council members expressed personal frustration about noise and the effect on pets and neighbors; one council member said several rounds had fallen on her roof during recent celebrations.
Next steps: Staff said a draft ordinance will be prepared and likely appear on the agenda in August. Council voiced support for enforcement; no formal vote or ordinance text was adopted at the meeting.
