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Sheriff's deputy urges regional coordination on e‑propelled devices, reminds residents of fireworks rules ahead of July 4
Summary
A sheriff's deputy told the council he plans to work with neighboring towns to harmonize municipal code language on electrically propelled devices and reiterated safety and ordinance reminders for the July 4 holiday.
At the sheriff's-report portion of the meeting, a deputy described plans to coordinate with Waverly and neighboring towns (Hickman, Benton, Bruceton and others) to pursue consistent municipal-code language for electrically propelled mechanisms, citing public-safety concerns and a preference for preventive measures and education.
The deputy framed the effort as proactive safety work — "I'm a safety lover" — and urged consistent enforcement and shared education so residents face similar rules across neighboring towns. He said the sheriff's office and the city commander are on board and that the approach would supplement municipal codes rather than replace them.
The deputy also reminded residents about local fireworks rules and hours discussed later by staff; sales and lighting periods were reiterated as limited to daytime hours with an extension to midnight on July 4. The deputy urged residents to follow directions on fireworks and to avoid lighting fireworks in the street because of safety and cleanup concerns.
What happens next: The deputy said he will invite neighboring municipalities and city staff to coordinate draft municipal-code language and shared public-education approaches prior to expected summer activities.
