Law director announces his retirement
Amick
SIDNEY Sidney Law Director Jeff Amick, who has served the city since December 2011, has announced his retirement, effective Dec. 31, 2021.
Amick will retire with more than 40 years of public service. During his distinguished career, he has served residents and governmental entities in Darke, Preble and Shelby Counties.
Amick began his career in public service when he sought and was elected to the position of law director for the city of Greenville, Ohio. He continued that part-time position until he was selected to serve as the full-time law director in Sidney.
Amick was also involved in a private law practice during his tenure with the city of Greenville. He also provided legal services to various municipalities and school districts in Darke and Preble Counties.
NTVs to be permitted on Sidney streets
By Sheryl Roadcap - sroadcap@sidneydailynews.com
SIDNEY Legislation on the use of non-traditional vehicles (NTVs) on city streets was adopted by the Sidney City Council at its teleconference meeting Monday night.
The ordinance was unanimously passed after weeks of deliberation on the issue about the legal use of NTVs on Sidney roadways. Council member Steven Klingler was absent Monday and his absence was excused by council.
The following are required for NTVs: two headlights, two rear taillights, adequate brakes, a muffler system, a state-issued license plate, a light to illuminate the license plate, at least one working brake light, a working horn, a windshield, a rear-view mirror, working turn signals, an emergency brake, and a seat belt for each occupant of the vehicle.
Council considers non-traditional vehicles law
By Sheryl Roadcap - sroadcap@sidneydailynews.com
SIDNEY Sidney City Council considered legislation on the use of non-traditional vehicles (NTVs) on city streets at its Monday evening meeting.
City Manager Mark Cundiff introduced the ordinance on the use of NTVs but referred any questions to Council members Ed Hamaker, Jenny VanMatre and Vice Mayor Mardie Milligan, who served on the committee formed to study the issue.
The following requirements to permit NTVs on city roadways in the ordinance presented included: two headlights, two rear taillights, adequate brakes, a muffler system, a state-issued license plate, a light to illuminate the license plate, at least one working brake light, a working horn, a windshield, a rear-view mirror, working turn signals, an emergency brake, and a seat belt for each occupant of the vehicle.