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Council considers tightening false-alarm ordinance after dozens of calls
Summary
After Fire Chief Chuck Conkling reported about 25 calls last month and Assistant Police Chief Kevin Webster reported about 43 calls (including five repeat companies), the council discussed raising penalties or thresholds for false-alarm responses and agreed to table an ordinance preview to Jan. 5, 2026.
Mayor Kris Wyatt introduced an agenda item to examine false alarm calls handled by the city's police and fire departments. Fire Chief Chuck Conkling said "last month they had about 25 calls." Assistant Police Chief Kevin Webster said "they had about 43 calls and 5 of those were repeat companies."
Councilmembers discussed adding timing thresholds and fees for repeat false alarms and agreed to continue the item to the Jan. 5, 2026 meeting for ordinance drafting and further detail. The motion to table carried on roll call with all present voting Aye.
