WORKPLACE VIOLENCE POLICIES OK'D; [NORTHWEST Edition]

Virginia Burroughs For the Dayton Daily News. Dayton Daily News. Dayton, Ohio: May 20, 2004. pg. Z.6.9

Author(s):	Virginia Burroughs For the Dayton Daily News
Section:	NEIGHBORS
Publication title:	Dayton Daily News. Dayton, Ohio: May 20, 2004.  pg. Z.6.9
Source type:	Newspaper
Text Word Count	389

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The updated ordinance was prompted by the new Ohio law allowing residents to carry concealed weapons, and the addendum addresses this issue: "Possession of a valid concealed weapons permit issued and authorized by the state of Ohio is not an exemption under this policy."

Employees who possess valid concealed carry permits might bring a handgun onto other city property, such as city parking lots, but must leave the handgun in a locked vehicle, locked in the glove compartment, in the trunk or in a gun case.

Exemptions from the concealed weapons rules are "law enforcement or other peace officials engaged in official duties, security personnel engaged in official duties, or persons engaged in military activities sponsored by the federal or state government, while engaged in official duties."

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Copyright Dayton Newspapers Inc. May 20, 2004

Council also hears Englewood Plaza owners' appeal

ENGLEWOOD - New policies about workplace violence and firearms were approved at the May 11 Englewood City Council meeting.

The policies includes clear guidelines on workplace violence, including intimidation, harassment and threats relating to all city premises and facilities.

In addition, rules about reporting such incidents and the city's response policy are spelled out.

The new policies prohibit city employees from wearing, transporting or storing firearms or other dangerous weapons in any building, facility or vehicle owned or leased by the city.

The updated ordinance was prompted by the new Ohio law allowing residents to carry concealed weapons, and the addendum addresses this issue: "Possession of a valid concealed weapons permit issued and authorized by the state of Ohio is not an exemption under this policy."

Employees who possess valid concealed carry permits might bring a handgun onto other city property, such as city parking lots, but must leave the handgun in a locked vehicle, locked in the glove compartment, in the trunk or in a gun case.

Exemptions from the concealed weapons rules are "law enforcement or other peace officials engaged in official duties, security personnel engaged in official duties, or persons engaged in military activities sponsored by the federal or state government, while engaged in official duties."

In other city business, there was an appeal from the owners of Englewood Plaza of the city's closure order for the site.

"We created a subcommittee of three council members - Pat Burnside, Judy Gerhard and Mayor Mike Bowers - to hear the appeal, probably within 30 to 60 days," Smith said.

"Depending on this decision, the owners have the right to appeal it in Common Pleas Court."

According to Smith, the property owners "are saying they have a plan to rehabilitate the property, but our contention is that rehabilitation is not feasible."

Earlier this year, the city asked Woolpert consultants to do a comprehensive study of the plaza, which found that the site was not fit for habitation because of structural and environmental reasons.

The council also approved the purchase of a Quint fire ladder truck costing $525,000. It will be stationed at the new firehouse, which will be located at the Government Center when it is completed.

In boards and commissions news, Becky Reed was reappointed to the Fine Arts Commission.