The Board of Trustees of the Village of Fonda hereby determines
that the outdoor burning of structures, surplus wood, rubbish, debris,
brush, leaves, and all other materials constitutes a hazard to the
public and that the potential for personal injury and unintended property
damage by fire, smoke and embers is significantly increased by such
burning.
Notwithstanding anything contained to the contrary herein, the
Fire Department/District servicing the Village of Fonda may be authorized
by resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Fonda to
conduct scheduled burns for training firefighters:
A. Upon submission of proof to the Board of Trustees that proper safeguards
will be in place to adequately protect the public health, safety and
welfare;
B. That such submission is in compliance with all local, state and federal
laws; and
C. That the Fire District or Department shall hold the Village of Fonda
harmless and will defend the Village against all legal actions.
Notwithstanding anything contained to the contrary herein, authorized
organizations approved by Board of Trustees may conduct flag burning
ceremonies for the purpose of properly disposing of discarded American
flags on the condition that such burning is conducted with appropriate
safeguards to keep the fire, its smoke, sparks and residue contained
and not pose a danger to nearby properties or persons, or to the public
health, safety and welfare.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any provisions of
this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a fine
not to exceed $1,000, or imprisonment for not more than 15 days, or
both such fine and imprisonment. Each day of continued violation is
a separate and distinct offense.