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Parker council amends town curfew
Parker Town Council voted unanimously Monday to amend a curfew code for residents younger than 18.
By By: Chris Michlewicz
Parker Town Council voted unanimously Monday to amend a curfew code for residents younger than 18.
At the recommendation of Town Attorney Jim Maloney, council established one curfew between midnight and 5 a.m.
The town's previous curfew was 11:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and midnight Friday and Saturday.
A section of the municipal code says it is unlawful for a parent or guardian to permit any minor to loiter on any street, sidewalk, park, playground, parking lot or yard, whether public or private. The ordinance provides exceptions for minors working during the set curfew hours and those participating in "religious or civic activities," a memo from Maloney to council said.
Minors accompanied by a parent or guardian, or those with "general permission" from such persons, are not subject to a curfew violation. Minors previously were required to possess written consent as proof of permission, but that part of the ordinance was eliminated.
The safety clause in section two of the ordinance says it was put into effect "for the health, safety and welfare of the public ..." The memo said the amendment to the ordinance was made "in consultation with the police department." The curfew was changed to make it consistent with Douglas County's standards and neighboring law enforcement jurisdictions, Maloney said. Those found in violation of midnight to 5 a.m. curfew will be cited and required to appear in court with a parent or guardian.
Council also approved an ordinance concerning possession of alcohol in public places. A catch-22 was created when a state law passed July 1 granting permission to restaurants and hotels to reseal an opened, unfinished bottle of vinous liquor for customers to take with them. While it was legal to take the corked bottle of wine, it was not legal to possess the liquor after the customer left the restaurant. Council approved an amendment making it legal to possess "a properly resealed bottle of wine," according to a town memo.
Maloney said restaurants will place the bottle inside a paper bag, which will then be stapled. He said police officers will be able to tell if a bottle has been tampered with if the staple is removed and the bag is open.
Councilman David Casiano jokingly said people might start carrying staplers in their vehicles.
Contact Chris Michlewicz at cmichlewicz@ccnewspapers.net
At the recommendation of Town Attorney Jim Maloney, council established one curfew between midnight and 5 a.m.
The town's previous curfew was 11:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and midnight Friday and Saturday.
A section of the municipal code says it is unlawful for a parent or guardian to permit any minor to loiter on any street, sidewalk, park, playground, parking lot or yard, whether public or private. The ordinance provides exceptions for minors working during the set curfew hours and those participating in "religious or civic activities," a memo from Maloney to council said.
Minors accompanied by a parent or guardian, or those with "general permission" from such persons, are not subject to a curfew violation. Minors previously were required to possess written consent as proof of permission, but that part of the ordinance was eliminated.
The safety clause in section two of the ordinance says it was put into effect "for the health, safety and welfare of the public ..." The memo said the amendment to the ordinance was made "in consultation with the police department." The curfew was changed to make it consistent with Douglas County's standards and neighboring law enforcement jurisdictions, Maloney said. Those found in violation of midnight to 5 a.m. curfew will be cited and required to appear in court with a parent or guardian.
Council also approved an ordinance concerning possession of alcohol in public places. A catch-22 was created when a state law passed July 1 granting permission to restaurants and hotels to reseal an opened, unfinished bottle of vinous liquor for customers to take with them. While it was legal to take the corked bottle of wine, it was not legal to possess the liquor after the customer left the restaurant. Council approved an amendment making it legal to possess "a properly resealed bottle of wine," according to a town memo.
Maloney said restaurants will place the bottle inside a paper bag, which will then be stapled. He said police officers will be able to tell if a bottle has been tampered with if the staple is removed and the bag is open.
Councilman David Casiano jokingly said people might start carrying staplers in their vehicles.
Contact Chris Michlewicz at cmichlewicz@ccnewspapers.net
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