Town debate over staff use of council vehicles
At a July town meeting Ald Currie questioned exclusive use of vehicles by Water Foreman and Overseer. Mayor urged receipts for statements. Mortenson defended efficiency. Woods urged private alternatives. Discussion covered vehicle sharing, transport needs, and costs.
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J. Oo Turner
Ald
Tf Currie
T. Owens
Amy
Niles
Yale
Ouvens
al T. B. Woods
Cornell
Tts
Mil
Woods
Erplavors
Herbert Streel
Ble
Mortemon
Owens
Maine
Wits
Cammell
George Street
Moe Otter Fee
Warklas
Wren
Aeeter
Petares
Tver
Electrieians
Eeugehneter
Eas
Tayn
Thomas and
Joree
ML Cierie
On Call All the Time in City Operations
The mayor and Aldermen discuss on call police and overseer vehicle use, noting officers on call, transport costs, and the need for clear rules. Debate covers who should be on call, whether escorts should ride in taxis, and standards for city vehicle hiring and use.
City Council debates vehicle hiring for officers and staff
Currie argues reforms to allow hiring of vehicles only for official use while limiting who may drive. The Mayor and engineers voice concerns about safety and accountability as amendments are proposed to require oversight by Overseer or Engineer, with several members pushing for stricter controls before approval.
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Currie
Wetton
Mayer
Wools
Conwell
Pst
Ald
Stathog
Ald Warwen
Cornell
Polley
Abe
Corrie
Connell
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