Berne looking at major overhaul to nuisance ordinance

A comprehensive reform of Berne’s nuisance ordinance was introduced during Monday evening’s city council meeting. The measure combines three existing ordinances into one, dealing with public nuisances; grass, weeds, debris and other rank vegetation; junk, junk cars and abandoned vehicles; outdoor burning; and a host of miscellaneous nuisances. By introducing the legislation, the council has a couple of weeks to digest it before taking measures to adopt.