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Antioch trustees debate park curfew and security after recurring nuisance behavior; staff to draft ordinance and seek bids
Summary
Trustees debated a draft ordinance to restrict unaccompanied minors in Sequoy Creek Park at dusk and explored private security options after instances of vandalism and disruptive behavior; staff proposed closing parks at 10:00 p.m. in the near term and estimated private security at roughly $75,000–$90,000 annually.
A lengthy policy discussion on Sept. 11 focused on managing nuisance behavior and safety at Sequoy Creek Park. Staff presented a draft approach and legal review showing the village can establish time- and supervision-based restrictions for minors in public parks and noted enforcement limits for community service officers (CSOs).
Staff described recent damage — including a motorized-mini-bike incident that damaged restroom surfaces — and advised that while ordinances can set restrictions, enforcement capacity…
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