During a recent Sylvania municipal council meeting, discussions highlighted concerns regarding the increasing use of ankle bracelets in the local court system. Council members acknowledged receiving anonymous letters expressing apprehension about the excessive deployment of these monitoring devices.

One council member noted a significant rise in the use of ankle bracelets over the past six years, indicating that the demand has outstripped available resources, leading to a waitlist for those ordered to wear them. In response to this issue, the court has introduced handheld alcohol monitoring devices as an alternative to ankle bracelets.

The council decided not to delve deeper into this topic during the meeting but expressed intent to consider the feedback received for future discussions. Additionally, the council addressed the matter of a potential salary increase, stating there was no urgency to make a decision that evening.

The meeting concluded with a motion to enter an executive session to discuss ongoing litigation and a personnel issue, which was unanimously approved by the council members present. The public was asked to leave the council chambers as the session commenced.