By ED BARMAKIAN
August 14, 2015
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham Township Committee discussed introducing an ordinance on first reading that would regulate the use of drones and unmanned aircraft , but decided against taking any action at its regular meeting held Thursday night.
Mayor Kevin Sullivan explained that since the township purchased Giralda Farms Park, he wanted to comply with a request from the Morris County Parks Commission and adopt guidelines they set in regard to drones in county parks.
The ordinance would have regulated drone use below 400 feet. Anything above that is under the jurisdiction of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Committee members Bob Gallop and Curt Ritter both expressed opinions that the committee shouldn’t proposed a law when there isn’t a drone problem in Chatham Township.
Thomas Ciccarone, township administrator, brought up the point that, in addition to privacy issues, there could be a safety issue with people flying drones and unmanned aircraft in public parks.
Township attorney Albert E. Cruz was asked to come up with wording that would concentrate on the launching of drones in public spaces. A new ordinance on the subject is likely to be a topic of discussion at the Sept. 10 committee meeting.
Mayor Sullivan talks about meeting regulations for drones set by the Morris County Parks Association in regard to Giralda Farms Park in Chatham Township.
Committee member Bob Gallop cautions on moving to quickly on something that isn’t a problem at this time.
Thomas Ciccarone, township administrator, pointed out that it could become a safety issue for Chatham residents if drones are not regulated in public parks.
Chatham Township Police Chief Steve Hennelly expressed that it would be a good idea to have regulations on the books in case the issue came up.
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