(a) The Blaster shall employ a qualified seismologist, subject to the approval of the Municipal Engineer, with at least five years practical experience in seismological measuring, to conduct seismological surveillance of all blasting operations in the Municipality, including measurements of both ground vibrations and air blast levels. The seismologist shall keep daily records of all blasting performed. Such records shall be the property of the Municipality.
(b) The seismologist to be employed shall be approved in writing by the Municipal Engineer. The cost to the Municipality of approving the seismologist shall be calculated in computing the Blaster's permit fee and deposit.
(c) The seismologist will immediately report any violation of this Chapter to the Police Department. Upon the violation of any provision of this Chapter, the Chief of Police shall cause the immediate revocation of the blasting permit.
(d) The Chief of Police shall designate and assign a suitable number of police officers to the area of blasting to provide for the health, welfare and safety of all persons, including management of pedestrian and vehicular traffic. The cost of assigning such police protection shall be calculated in computing the Blaster's permit fee and deposit.
(e) The Blaster shall be responsible for the removal of any soil, rock or other material, substance or product caused to be blasted, dropped or deposited in any way on any premises other than the blasting premises.
(f) The Village Administrator shall designate and assign whatever personnel are necessary to implement, enforce and effectuate the requirements of this Chapter. All costs, both ordinary and extraordinary, of assigning such personnel shall be calculated in computing the Blaster's permit fee and deposit.
(Ord. 01-110. Passed 8-16-01.)