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Police propose camping ordinance for public property; board to coordinate with Jacksonville
Summary
Police Chief Eric Hansell outlined a proposed ordinance targeting camping on public property; he flagged jurisdictional gaps and asked whether the City of Jacksonville will consider a similar ordinance for property outside the village's patrol area.
Police Chief Eric Hansell described a proposed camping ordinance aimed at restricting camping on public property, particularly to address encampments by unhoused individuals. Chief Hansell clarified the village patrol area boundaries and expressed concern about public properties that fall outside village jurisdiction; he proposed exploring cooperation with the City of Jacksonville to ensure consistent enforcement across adjacent public lands.
Attorney Roland Cross suggested Chief Hansell consult with the City's attorney about adopting similar language or coordinating enforcement. Trustees did not adopt an ordinance at the Aug. 8 meeting; the discussion focused on scope, jurisdictional limits, and next steps for intergovernmental coordination.
