Linton to review city vehicle policy

Friday, May 9, 2008
By Timberly Ferree, Staff Writer

A city vehicle policy is one of the notable items to be addressed at Monday's Linton City Council meeting.

Fran Abbott, secretary to Mayor Tom Jones, reviewed the meeting's agenda Friday.

Discussion of a city vehicle policy is one of the items up for possible discussion, Abbott said.

Also on the agenda is downtown beautification which will be discussed by Jeff Thom, a local resident and downtown businessman.

Thom requested to be on the agenda for the discussion on this matter. He helps operate the Main Street coffee house Francisco de Borja -- which is owned by Rob Turpin.

Monday's meeting also has trailer permits appearing on its agenda, Abbott said.

"Four-year trailer permits will start expiring in September," she said, noting the first permit was approved Sept. 30, 2004.

Prior to this date, the city did not require trailer permits.

Under old business, the Farmer's Market -- which officially opens today -- may also be discussed, Abbott said.

On Friday, Mayor Jones was unavailable for comment on the upcoming May monthly meeting -- but will be in attendance Monday.

The Linton City Council meets at 7 p.m. on Monday at city hall. At 6 p.m., prior to the council meeting, the board of works meets for discussion only. Both are open to the public.

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I believe the stations put bids in on the fuel, and obviously the normally higher price gas station must have had the best bid.....

-- Posted by undergroundcoalminer on Sat, May 10, 2008, at 10:28 AM

America, for once i have to say that i agree with you. Well said.

-- Posted by guesswho77 on Sun, May 11, 2008, at 4:41 AM

Bicycles/Vehicles/Take-Home or not....the bigger challenge would be getting local law enforcement to enforce all local laws, not just the ones that make the news...

Enforcement of the small laws directly impact the people breaking the big laws! We need to be sure that we are working on both...

Are we???

Some examples....cars parked on sidewalks, curbs, and in the local right-of-way of public streets....

How about all of the golf carts and 4-wheelers in town...hello, if case these people have not noticed, the streets in the City of Linton are not their personal recreational vehicle area or golf course. How about these people get out and walk...?

What about the speeding vehicles in residential areas...is anyone watching?

How about burning trash/bonfires etc..?

Looking for improvements from the TOP DOWN....

I suggest setting some quotas for these boys! The additional income from ticketing and fines would help pay for their gas...

-- Posted by communitycentered on Mon, May 12, 2008, at 9:33 AM

The problem is not with taking vehicles home,it's using them for personal use.How many times have seen a city vehicle(Police, City Barn)in Terre Haute,Sullivan,ETC?

-- Posted by Temp77 on Mon, May 12, 2008, at 12:39 PM

I agree Temp77. I'm not sure that taking your kids to school (with small ones not in carseats) or pulling boats over to Sullivan is a legitimate use for a city-owned vehicle.

-- Posted by Me2 on Mon, May 12, 2008, at 1:04 PM

Regarding the discussion of "take-home" vehicles, I am sure there are ways to limit the fuel used.

At least with the police department, I am of the opinion that since we trust these folks with loaded guns and our safety, we should be able to trust them with city vehicles and fuel.

We are fortunate to have a strong Chief and I believe that if he put into place definite guidelines on personel use, the officers will oblige. Should one not comply, I am sure the Chief will know & handle it immediately.

As I already stated, if we can't trust our police officers in this situation, then we have bigger things to worry about other than gas useage.

-- Posted by old linton native on Mon, May 12, 2008, at 3:43 PM