SHELBY — A new section of language addressing the operation of all-purpose vehicles on private property is on the agenda for Shelby City Council on Monday.
Local lawmakers are scheduled to discuss the proposed amendment during its second reading. The legislation, sponsored by Councilman Derrin Roberts, stems from numerous complaints received by the Shelby Police Department.
During council’s June 16 meeting, Shelby Police Chief Lance Combs said the nature of the complaints stem from various types of pollution, including noise and dust, being caused by APVs on private property.
These situations have included residents operating such vehicles on their own private property — in some cases creating disturbances — within city limits, he said.
The amendment — which applies to Chapter 446 of the city’s codified ordinances — was discussed by Shelby City Council in June during its first reading. If passed by council, the legislation would enact and add a new section of language addressing the operation of APVs on private property.
The language of the proposed amendment is ultimately the same as what is used in the City of North Royalton, said Combs, who spoke with North Royalton’s police chief about that city’s use of the ordinance.
“Passage of this ordinance would give us the teeth to do something that is clearly defined,” Combs said on June 16.
Combs emphasized the proposed amendment would not prohibit the use of all-purpose vehicles. But it would create guidelines, including things like hours of operation and acceptable exemptions.
City Council unanimously passed the first reading of the proposed amendment in June. A second reading is set for Monday at 7 p.m. Meetings take place at the Shelby Justice Center, 29 Mack Ave., and are also livestreamed online.
(Below is a PDF showing the proposed legislation.)
Candidate filing deadline discussion to continue
Discussion is also scheduled to continue Monday regarding a proposed charter amendment — which would extend the filing deadline for Shelby candidates from 75 days to 90 days.
In order to be placed before Shelby voters on the Nov. 4 general election ballot, council must approve three readings of the ordinance and pass the legislation upon its final reading.
Council unanimously approved the first reading on June 16. But mixed emotions from councilmembers have remained since the same proposal was introduced last July.
Councilman Steve McLaughlin — who sponsored the denied proposal last July and is again sponsoring the current attempt — said previously that a 90-day filing deadline would sync Shelby with all other government entities in Richland County.
Councilmen Nathan Martin and Roberts cast the two dissenting votes last July. During council’s last meeting, Councilman Charlie Roub said the final decision on a proposed charter amendment should be made by Shelby voters.
“It should not be to us (council) to make that decision for them,” he said on June 16. “I trust the voters in Shelby and I trust they’ll do what they think is right for them.”
(Below is a PDF showing City Council’s complete agenda for Monday evening.)
