Sneads may ban amplified music
Floridan Correspondent
Published: October 18, 2009
Sneads town council members are once again trying something new to deal with the town’s ongoing problem of noise issues with the local bar.
For months, residents have complained about noise levels from the Landing Bar and Grille, owned by Jason Milsapp. Although the complaints are decreasing as Milsapp tries to work with the town and the residents, council members want to make sure they can do something about it if the progress stops.
During the last council meeting on Sept. 28, town attorney Guy Green brought the council more options to control the noise coming from the bar. A state statue allows the town to regulate entertainment at any establishment serving alcohol. Green suggested crafting an ordinance prohibiting live music, the thing that has generated most of the complaints.
On Tuesday, during the town’s regular council meeting, Green presented a draft of the ordinance.
The proposed ordinance bans “amplified live music” at any establishment serving alcohol.
“That is the least restrictive that may correct it,” Green said.
Some council members want to make sure the ordinance will be enforceable.
As the town has grappled with the issue, which including passing a noise ordinance, council members were told by Green the state attorney’s office would not prosecute any municipal ordinance violations. Council members asked why.
At Tuesday’s meeting, Jackson County Chief Assistant State Attorney Greg Wilson explained.
“The state attorney’s office handles all criminal cases,” Wilson said.
A municipal ordinance violation is not considered a criminal offense. For any prosecution of an ordinance violation, the municipality would have to provide attorneys and cover all court costs.
Wilson stated many ordinances are based on state statues and violators can be prosecuted using the state statue. Some had hoped this avenue would provide relief from the noise problem, by prosecuting for disturbing the peace. Wilson explained that since it was a business, noise does not constitute a breach of peace.
“It is too broad and can be enforced arbitrarily,” Wilson said.
Wilson said the town did have options. The town could pass an ordinance like the one it is now considering. The town could then contract with the state attorney’s office, which would handle prosecutions, at a charge of $50 an hour. Wilson said many municipalities, including Panama City, have chosen this option.
“We would be happy to be at your disposal,” Wilson said.
Green urged the town to approve a contract with the state attorney’s office.
“It is a whole lot cheaper than I charge. It is a good deal. I think we should try it. If we don’t like it then we can terminate it,” Green said.
Council members agreed. Wilson said the contract would start immediately, but the state attorney’s office would have to review all existing town ordinances to ensure they meet constitutional muster and are enforceable.
As for the entertainment ordinance, the town will have a public hearing on it next month. Council members have previous stated they hope they don’t have to enforce the ordinance, but need a tool in case the noise problem continues.
Advertisement
Reader Reactions
Posted by outlaw10 on October 21, 2009 at 4:57 pm
oh yea punk, i have been shot (didnt cry to the law)was shot at by a man that JUST killed 2(didnt cry to the law) I dont need them. I dont need probation. last time i was in trouble in 98, they waanted to stick me for 5 years of reportin to some panty-waist in a office. i dont report! i told them i did the crime, i can do the time as always, and i did it. curty, you gonna get caught one day with your little nasty habit that everybody knows about! curty, come visit me in my shed….i will buy you a beer.
Let’s see??
Posted by outlaw10 on October 22, 2009 at 1:44 am
eastjcpatriot, you are not part of my ongoing argument with purty boy. as far as my accomplishments, i just put mine in the open. you hypocrites everywhere, HIDE ya’lls little nasty secrets. purty boy is gonna keep on till i air something about him that will make him sell out and move. i have not bothered yo patriot and was not bothering anyone. purty boy started it.
I am so waiting….
You are way to drunk or pilled up might be one one of your issues so look up to even locate my information let’s see how smart you are!?!?!?!?!?!?
I doubt it!!!
You could not fight your way out of a wet paper bag..
Didn’t cry?? No a CO { Correction officer ]found you in a ditch was he not black?? He saved your life… TO BAD he came along!!!
You should thank that man.
I don’t have the time I have a heavy case load to go looking for you… Maybe if we cut of some of your assistance , you could not pay your internet service JC citizen’s are all ready pay for it. DON"T WE with the check you get or your wife does.. She must be a loser to be with you.
Go back in the shed for a while…
But put my name out there I dare you… Because you don’t know anything about me ...well a lot of people who need assistance know me.
If you have a 4.0 learn punctuation and how to spell. your a smelly joke of Jackson County….
Stay clear of Malone you might see Steve Russ..
You did not include all your charges, the ones you should be ashamed of.
Tell us your FULL arrest record
eastjcpatriot, you are not part of my ongoing argument with purty boy. as far as my accomplishments, i just put mine in the open. you hypocrites everywhere, HIDE ya’lls little nasty secrets. purty boy is gonna keep on till i air something about him that will make him sell out and move. i have not bothered yo patriot and was not bothering anyone. purty boy started it.
Outlaw it’s obvious that you are proud of you accomplishments in life. We really could’nt care any less about your adventures with the Law. Yes, you are very scary to us and we will hush now if you will just leave us alone and stop posting again.
Boodyann, just before the posting time ended in the other thread you stated…
POSTED BY BODANN…
“Trurth,
I saw all that, and while I don’t approve we need to remember that myspace and facebook are both websites, and not necessarily indicators of personality or character.“
Those sites are hand crafted and personalized to show ones personality and character. Their likes and dislikes. Who they are and what they are about. You need to go to Wal Mart and search the shelves real hard for a (CLUE).
Everyone else I apologize for posting in reference to a subject not related to this article.
NO…. Bodann had nothing to do with it. I Did.
Let’s TRY to be NICE !!!!
I would like to comment on the other post about Mcalpin but someone has took my last post off. Must have a problem with “truth”. Im sure Bodann probably had the comment flagged because this “alledged” victim is a family member or friend of the family. Let this be a warning to all you that post all there “Tell the truth and they will block you out”.
News man it is just my two cents but if i had a brother and he was going through this situation i would be there to support him. Wouldn’t you?
Let’s see…Steve Russ just loves ATTENTION!!
I would post HIS entire arrest history..But, due to the fact it has NOTHING to do with the MUSIC band issue here, I will not. Everybody now see’s in his own words the man needs to be looked into, by mental health officials. His doctor should read his post and take him off all his “Habit drug’s” as he told everyone here clearly he takes. XANAX-Loritab’s. He needs this medication I guess. Loritabs is for pain. He must not have to much pain..He said he cleared 750.00 the other day. What was that for? WORK.. I don’t think so. Most likely sell of his pill’s out back in his shed.
Remember, a lot of us have your arrest record in front of us.Laughing our A**‘S off at what a pure fool and idiot you TRULY are. A real punk.
So, why not stay out of the post here, if you are going to post about someone that clearly has nothing to do with the SUBJECT..You have a 4.0…Yea, in being a CRIMINAL, we all know that.
Tell us if, you want to put other peoples misfortune out on the internet. What have you been arrested for, do you have anything to be embarrassed of?? You sure do, your name..Your name is enough I know, don’t cry little baby. Tell us your mistakes??
Good Question.
I keep up with a lot of silly stories. They are slowly going in a book. I also own property in the Sneads area.
Jason? I was thinking of McAlpin brother! Whom are you thinking of?
News man if you are from Chipley what is your concern in this story? And you stated in one of your previous post that everybody knows way Jason was at the last meeting, which Jason i remember seeing at least two Jason’s there possibly three.
Correct.
There is clean dirt and dirty dirt! Dirt is just a term used.
By the way camera lady, I live in Chipley as you probably know,But I will try and get a copy of the Twin City News.
On Tramel, you must have not looked at the same records. 8 continuances - 4 created by the State Attorneys Office for one change of SA - 3 more for 3 change of Asst SA. Tramel changed Attorneys. One a Bond Specialist(no bond)-2 were Criminal.1 for medical surgery.
I wasn’t impressed with the article. I went to Panama City and purchased the complete Chamber Meeting Records. $5.00 a page!! WOW. In the chamber records of 27 minutes, it is a completely different story from the ASA! You would enjoy it. Maybe I will send a copy to The Twin City News for you.
Nice conversing with you. Good-By
Advertisement