Older Draft of Nome’s Junk Motor Vehicle Ordinance Fails — But Two Newer Ones Move On
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The Nome City Council passed an ordinance to amend Title 5 and Title 18 with an updated definition of a junk motor vehicle. They also voted in favor of prohibiting the storage of junk motor vehicles in all zoning districts except the industrial one, and implementing fines for any violations. Both ordinances now go to the second reading phase.
Zoning Ordinances on City Council Docket; Junk Motor Vehicles Could Be Prohibited In Zones
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Nome’s Common Council could pass an amended ordinance to determine which vehicles meet the criteria of junk motor vehicles, while also limiting where they can be stored in town.
For Now, Nome’s Junked Cars to Remain Where They Lay, City Council Decides
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During last night’s City Council meeting, the one piece of unfinished business on the agenda was an ordinance to prohibit storing junk motor vehicles in any zoning district except for the Industrial District. After two separate votes to amend the ordinance, the motion was ultimately tabled until September 25th.
City Employee Contracts, ADEC Loans on Nome City Council’s Agenda
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Nome’s City Manager, Tom Moran, could be employed with the City for another one-year term, if a resolution is passed during tonight’s regular City Council meeting. Also, Bryant Hammond could become City Treasurer while retaining his duties as City Clerk.