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Montello committee to pursue clearer sidewalk-obstruction ordinance; police warned resident over snow plowing across streets
Summary
The Public Works Committee discussed sidewalk repairs and obstructions, directed staff to research sample ordinances from similar municipalities, and noted police will fine anyone found plowing snow across city streets following a prior warning.
The City of Montello Public Works Committee on Jan. 8 reviewed sidewalk repair and obstruction issues and agreed to pursue clearer ordinance language to address trees and other impediments to safe pedestrian passage.
Members said a contractor has the green light to perform sidewalk repairs but work is on hold until better weather. The committee asked staff to work with the License and Ordinance Committee to draft sharper language and directed Public Works staff to research ordinances from comparably sized municipalities as examples.
Separately, the committee discussed reports of residents plowing snow across city streets in violation of a local ordinance. Public Works staff said an individual had already been warned once; the police department will issue a fine if the conduct continues.
The minutes do not provide the ordinance number or a timeline for drafting new language; staff were assigned to bring sample ordinances back for committee review.
