Emergency Ordinance Not Extended

On March 27, the Sheridan City Council, in a special meeting, approved an emergency ordinance that allows local liquor stores, breweries, wineries and area liquor license holders affected by closures from COVID-19, to deliver malt beverages, wine and liquor to residences within the City. In order to keep the ordinance active, the Council has had to pass it at each of their regularly scheduled meetings since it was initially approved in late March.

The emergency ordinance, despite not being on Council’s agenda at their meeting Monday night, was discussed and ultimately voted on during the council comments section of the meeting. The Council, on a vote of 4 to 3, elected to not extend the ordinance. The action means that until a permanent ordinance can be adopted, businesses in Sheridan will no longer be able to deliver alcohol. Councilman Clint Beaver voted against extending the ordinance, and offered these comments prior to the vote.

City Attorney Brendon Kerns said that the first reading of a permanent ordinance allowing for the delivery of alcohol within city limits would most likely come before the Council at their first regularly scheduled meeting in August. The issue is expected to be discussed further at the Council’s study session next Monday night.