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Council introduces ordinance to prohibit open burning of trash and solid waste
Summary
Staff introduced Ordinance 2026-2 to prohibit burning of trash and solid waste in town limits, with limited exceptions for authorized fire‑department activities, recreational fires and agricultural burning; a public hearing will be scheduled next month.
Town staff introduced Ordinance 2026‑2, described as an updated prohibition on the open burning of trash and solid waste within the town limits. The staff member said the ordinance includes a section on exceptions that would still permit authorized fire‑department activities, recreational fires and certain agricultural burns consistent with Indiana rules.
During discussion, board members asked about enforcement and whether the town should instead pursue a strict "no burning" policy that would eliminate burn barrels. The staff member said enforcement language and permitted exceptions would be clarified during the adoption phase and recommended the board accept the introduction and allow the ordinance to be advertised for a public hearing next month. "It's prohibition on the burning of trash and solid waste within the town limits," the staff member said when introducing the draft.
A member moved to introduce the ordinance and another member seconded; staff will advertise the ordinance and schedule a public hearing at the next council meeting. The board did not adopt the ordinance at final reading; it was introduced for public consideration and will return after notice and hearing.
