Arcade police chief concerned about rising gas prices
BY CHRIS BRIDGES
City of Arcade Police Chief Randy Williams expressed concern to the city council about the ongoing increase in the cost of fuel during Monday night’s meeting.
Williams said gas prices are projected to reach $4 per gallon by this summer. During the first three months of 2008, the chief said his department has used approximately 1,120 gallons per month.
“I am planning to meet with my sergeants with ways to save on gas consumption,” Williams said.
The chief also told council members since the city remains under a watering ban that he plans to use rain barrels to collect runoff water from the rook of the police department. He noted it is possible to harvest “hundreds of gallons” of water using this method because of the way the police department is designed.
Also during March, Williams said his officers answered 60 calls and for the first time since June 2007 there was not an accident within the city.
In other business during Monday’s 40-minute meeting, the council:
•heard a presentation from James Scott, president of Jackson County Community Outreach Program. Scott outlined the history and goals of the program which helps supports needy students with financial funds to attend college. The group’s 10th anniversary banquet is planned for Nov. 22 and Scott asked Arcade officials to consider sponsoring the event.
•nominated, appointed and swore in Deborah Mockus as city administrator.
•voted to surplus and sale used office furniture from the former city hall and public safety buildings.
