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The first question asked by council president Russ Walls was regarding ordinances on golf carts and four-wheelers.
Morris said as long as golf carts are being operated safely he is not too concerned about them. He added that with the economy it is much cheaper to operate a golf cart than a car. However, he said it is the law for golf carts to be registered with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
As for ATVs, Morris said they are dangerous and cannot be operated on a main highway. He advised against a town ordinance for them saying there is a state statute on both golf carts and ATVs.
On the question of semi trucks parking along State Road 67 (Anderson Street), Morris said as long as it is a legal parking zone nothing can be done about it, but if the trucks leak fluids or other debris they are responsible for the cleanup.
On the problem of stray dogs, Morris said a Knox County sheriff's deputy has a special truck to pick up dogs and will answer those calls.
"We now have more coverage," noted Morris. "I can't guarantee that we will be here all the time, but we will be here and will always be here if called."
In the park report, Gladys Pemberton said that Don Gregg has plans for a miniature golf course near the ball diamond.
"We are thinking about putting a donation box out for it," said Gladys. "It (golf course) will help keep kids busy and off the streets during the summer."
Gladys also reported that there is still open gym, but the time is going to be changed from 6-8 p.m. to 4-6 p.m.
In his street department report, Cliff Pemberton, Jr. said he cleaned drains during February and filled some holes in streets.
For the sewer department, Pemberton said there were 534,200 gallons of effluent pumped during the month of February.
Pemberton also said there has been a problem with the alarm going off on the backup generator at the sewer plant, and it could be a computer problem.
Water superintendent Herb Hastings reported that 766,000 gallons of water was used during February.
In other business, the board:
* Rejected storm water drainage project bids.
* Signed a Knox County road agreement.
* Approved the 2010 sewer budget.
* Denied a request for additional street lights.
* Tabled a request for semi trailer parking signs for one month and also tabled an ad for street superintendent.
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Morris said as long as golf carts are being operated safely he is not too concerned about them. He added that with the economy it is much cheaper to operate a golf cart than a car. However, he said it is the law for golf carts to be registered with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
As for ATVs, Morris said they are dangerous and cannot be operated on a main highway. He advised against a town ordinance for them saying there is a state statute on both golf carts and ATVs.
Looks like the sheriff has been hiding under a rock since last June. Golf Carts just need a local ordinance and comply with rules from the state. They do not need to be registered either.