Statham vehicle use policy reviewed

•to prepare for a post-disaster response in order to plan an effective and efficient recovery.

•city vehicles taken home overnight shall be locked and secured in the responsible employee’s driveway or other designated parking space which is in close proximity to the employee’s residence.

•employees taking a vehicle home are permit ted to stop briefly at a grocery store, pharmacy, etc., for reasons of personal convenience. Such stops must be completed within one half hour of the end of the employee’s shift.

The policy applies to all city-owned, leased or rented vehicles operated on public roads.

OTHER BUSINESS

In other business at the Statham City Council meeting last Tuesday, Oct. 19:

•a beer and wine application was approved for the Dollar General.

•a resident complained about a water bill saying it was too high due to a leak. No action was taken by the council.

•fines were increased on traffic tickets issued by the police department. The increase pertains to new software.

•the council approved the intergovernmental SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) agreement.