The Marshall County Commissioners continue to chip away at several ordinances that they hope will provide more structure to local communities.
During Monday’s meeting, Marshall County Attorney Jim Clevenger provided updates regarding his work on a county-wide noise ordinance and a county-wide curfew for individuals under the age of 18.
At least one commissioner expressed some concerns about the regulations being a bit burdensome to local residents.
Under any curfew ordinance, a time for teens to be at their home for the night would be set. There are exemptions to the rules such as traveling to and from school events, work, religious events, or farming activities.
Likewise, how to measure noise violations has previously been cited as a concern. Fines have yet to be included in a draft version of the ordinances, but initial indications are a first offense would garner $50 with an increased amount for a second offense in the range of $100.
Commissioner Kevin Overmyer stated he might not be able to go along with all of the proposed ordinance changes.
“I think it’s the parents’ responsibility and I understand that,” says Overmyer. “I’ll have to think about those.”
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel commented that the ordinances cut down on criminal mischief in the Town of Bremen while he served as police chief.
The ordinances are not quite ready for a first reading. That includes smoking and travel on county roadways during an emergency using ATV’s. Those are expected at some point in the future.
