Post by Woody Williams on Feb 8, 2006 9:25:16 GMT -5
Sometimes we are our own worst enemies..
Meeting to discuss archery proposal
By Denise Wilson
Post staff reporter
A Fort Mitchell City Council committee didn't make a recommendation to council Monday about a proposed bow and arrow ordinance.
That's because the committee wants more time to study the issue before making a recommendation, said Fort Mitchell City Clerk Amy Able.
However, she said the committee would discuss the issue during a public meeting at 6 p.m. Feb. 20 in council chambers at the City Building.
Committee members recently witnessed archery demonstrations at two residents' homes to help them become familiar with the sport and make a better decision about the proposed ordinance.
Instead of banning the use of bows and arrows outright, the city is studying several ordinances from outside cities, including Jasper, Ind., and Roswell, Ga.
The proposed ordinance says no person shall be allowed to shoot a bow and arrow in Fort Mitchell.
It also says that no adult shall furnish to a minor by gift, loan or hire any bow, crossbow, arrow or other projectile with the knowledge or intent that the minor is to discharge the device within the city.
Council postponed a second reading on the ordinance at its Oct. 17 meeting to make revisions.
The changes dealt with allowing an exception for schools that want to offer archery programs to students.
Schools would be required to show proof of independent liability insurance.
Fort Mitchell Police Chief Steve Hensley, who also serves as the city's administrator, said the city began to take a close look at the ban after a Highland Avenue family's cat was struck by an arrow while playing in the woods behind their house.
He said that even though the cat survived, the family incurred about $1,000 in veterinarian bills.
Other Northern Kentucky cities that have banned bows and arrows, air rifles, pellet guns, sling shots, toy guns, pistols and rifles, include Covington, Crestview Hills, Edgewood, Erlanger, Elsmere, Florence, Fort Wright, Lakeside Park, Park Hills and Villa Hills.
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Meeting to discuss archery proposal
By Denise Wilson
Post staff reporter
A Fort Mitchell City Council committee didn't make a recommendation to council Monday about a proposed bow and arrow ordinance.
That's because the committee wants more time to study the issue before making a recommendation, said Fort Mitchell City Clerk Amy Able.
However, she said the committee would discuss the issue during a public meeting at 6 p.m. Feb. 20 in council chambers at the City Building.
Committee members recently witnessed archery demonstrations at two residents' homes to help them become familiar with the sport and make a better decision about the proposed ordinance.
Instead of banning the use of bows and arrows outright, the city is studying several ordinances from outside cities, including Jasper, Ind., and Roswell, Ga.
The proposed ordinance says no person shall be allowed to shoot a bow and arrow in Fort Mitchell.
It also says that no adult shall furnish to a minor by gift, loan or hire any bow, crossbow, arrow or other projectile with the knowledge or intent that the minor is to discharge the device within the city.
Council postponed a second reading on the ordinance at its Oct. 17 meeting to make revisions.
The changes dealt with allowing an exception for schools that want to offer archery programs to students.
Schools would be required to show proof of independent liability insurance.
Fort Mitchell Police Chief Steve Hensley, who also serves as the city's administrator, said the city began to take a close look at the ban after a Highland Avenue family's cat was struck by an arrow while playing in the woods behind their house.
He said that even though the cat survived, the family incurred about $1,000 in veterinarian bills.
Other Northern Kentucky cities that have banned bows and arrows, air rifles, pellet guns, sling shots, toy guns, pistols and rifles, include Covington, Crestview Hills, Edgewood, Erlanger, Elsmere, Florence, Fort Wright, Lakeside Park, Park Hills and Villa Hills.
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