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Council reviews draft tire ordinance; members cite mosquito and dumping concerns
Summary
Council members discussed a draft tire ordinance prepared by the city attorney that would limit on-site tire storage, require permits for businesses storing tires, and tighten rules on illegal dumping. Members asked colleagues to review a redlined draft and to provide suggested revisions by email.
Council members reported on a recent work session and urged colleagues to review a draft tire ordinance the city attorney prepared. The draft, adapted from a Metro Council model but edited for Baker, would impose permit requirements for tire storage at businesses, set limits on the number of tires permitted in visible storage and address illegal dumping.
One council member emphasized a public-health rationale, saying that tires left outdoors can collect water and create mosquito-breeding sites that increase disease risk. "If they're not moved, once water get inside the tire, we have a mosquito problem," the speaker said, urging the council to tighten rules on disposal and record-keeping for tire generators and handlers.
The city attorney prepared at least two draft versions; the council requested redlines so members could compare changes and propose adjustments. No motion to adopt the ordinance was made at the meeting; members were asked to email suggested revisions so the matter can be presented in a future meeting with clear edits and a redlined ordinance for review.
The discussion also noted that some parish-level rules apply to unincorporated areas and that the city's ordinance would be tailored to Baker's needs. Council members asked the attorney to ensure the draft excludes sections that do not apply to the city and to circulate a redlined version for comment.
