Resolution 35-2004

Edward Brockman: Another resolution. As you all know, the question of snowmobile operation on the Outlet Trail has been talked about for almost a year, maybe longer. We had a meeting of the Parks & Recreation Committee a week or so ago, and at that meeting the subject was discussed further and at that meeting it was determined there ought to be further investigation by several other committees and the police department. In this resolution we're indicating that the Planning Board look at this and make a recommendation back to the board of trustees, whether or not snowmobile operation should be permitted on the Outlet Trail, and we're requesting them to do it as expeditiously as is feasible. Also at the Parks & Recreation Committee, we requested to formulate proposed regulations pertaining to operation of snowmobiles on the Outlet Trail and submit them to the board of trustees as judiciously as possible. And the appropriate committees of the board of trustees are requested to examine this issue from an insurance and liability issue and submit a report as expeditiously as possible. I assume that would be the Finance Committee. I'm not sure what other committee would be involved. Recreation is looking at it. Public Safety would be another one. Also, asking the police department to submit a report to the village board of trustees regarding the proposed plan for enforcement of regulations, and the DPW is requested to consider any perceived impact that the operation of snowmobiles would have on any village streets, sidewalks, or bridges and likewise submit a report. And also that the Parks and Recreation Committee is requested to consider this further and make a recommendation as to whether the village should amend the law.

Norm Koek: I make that a motion.

Willie Allison: I second.

The motion was passed unanimously.

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