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Committee debates zoning amendment to shift fairgrounds security responsibility to Outagamie Fair Association; discussion tabled
Summary
Officials discussed a proposed amendment to Seymour Zoning Code Sec. 78-70 that would make the Outagamie Fair Association responsible for security at fairgrounds events amid a shortage of emergency workers; Chief Schultz and the EMS Director urged additional security and additional ambulance coverage for larger events. The committee tabled the amendment for further consideration.
The City Administrator brought forward a proposed amendment to Seymour Zoning Code Sec. 78-70, the Fairgrounds District provision, to clarify that the Outagamie Fair Association would be responsible for event security at the fairgrounds. The change was presented as a response to a nationwide shortage of emergency personnel and the city's limited ability to staff all fair events.
Chief Schultz said the Fair Association must provide additional security at events because the city cannot safely cover all events with its current staffing levels. The EMS Director said Gold Cross ambulance services should be present at the Truck and Tractor Pull in addition to the Seymour EMS unit to ensure adequate medical coverage at that larger event. Committee discussion raised public-safety concerns and logistical questions; the amendment was tabled to the April 28 Joint Committee meeting for additional staff follow-up and clarification.
The transcript does not record a vote on the zoning amendment at the April 14 meeting; next steps include staff follow-up with the Fair Association and clarification of the proposed code language before the committee takes further action.
