Curfews and scholarships were the topics of conversation at the monthly meeting of the Italy City Council Monday evening.

Drew Windham was recipient of a $500 scholarship presented by DCI Sanitation. Jack Bingham made the presentation for DCI prior to the start of the meeting. Windham, a senior at Italy High School, is the daughter of Joe and Andy Windham.

Mayor Frank Jackson told Windham she turned in a very good essay for the scholarship.

A public hearing followed to discuss the curfew ordinance (10-0503-01) currently in effect.

Italy Police Chief C.J. Johns recommended the council continue the curfew ordinance. He said the hours between twilight and the dark hours of the night are when most acts of mischief occur.

The ordinance passed with no comments from citizens during the public hearing.

The curfew for minors is 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday or until 6 a.m. the following day; and 12:01 a.m. until 6 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

A few exceptions to the curfew include travel while accompanied by a parent or guardian; on an errand for a parent or guardian, without any detour or stop; in a motor vehicle involved in interstate travel. Other exclusions include engaged in an employment activity or returning home from employment, without any detour or stop; involved in an emergency; attending a recreational or social activity supervised by adults who take responsibility for the minors; attending a religious service or activity.

A minor who violates the ordinance could receive a fine not to exceed $500 per offense.

During department reports, Chief Johns reported 86 calls to service and made 11 arrests in April. The department worked 1,371 hours.

Lt. Thomas Peyton said code enforcement received 22 complaints in April; he issued warnings on 15. He found 87 issues through self-initiated activity and issued citations on all of them.

Scott Perry, new public works director, had a report for the month of April pertaining to water, sewer activities and street maintenance.

Municipal clerk Manuela Martin said the police department issued 394 citations and the animal control office issued five citations last month. She said they cleared 14 warrants.

Teri Murdock, city secretary/administrator, told the council that the new public works director hit the ground running. She said Perry is doing a great job. Murdock said the forms are in place for the new concession stand at Upchurch Field. She will be attending several seminars and classes during the month of June.

In other business, the council approved minutes of the April meetings, April bills and earned compensatory time.