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Residents urge caution on proposed snow removal ordinance, board staff recommends revisions
Summary
Multiple residents told the Board the proposed Snow Removal Ordinance could burden seniors and cause enforcement and plowing problems; staff recommended tabling the ordinance to revise timing (proposing 36 hours) and penalties. Mr. Bobst recommended more revision rather than immediate adoption.
Several residents raised concerns about the proposed Snow Removal Ordinance during public comment, saying the rules as drafted could impose hardships on seniors and create practical enforcement problems. Maria Capaldi said roughly 20% of residents are seniors and argued that a 30-inch clear path and the Township's proposed exemption were problematic; Mary Ellen Moran urged more nighttime trail monitoring and proposed an amber-lighting ordinance while also saying the snow rule would be a burden on seniors.
After public comment, Mr. Bobst recommended tabling the proposed Snow Removal Ordinance so staff can revise it to account for naturally falling snow, extend the compliance timeline from 24 to 36 hours, and implement tiered penalties. The Board did not vote on adoption at the work session; the item was placed on the list for future consideration.
