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.
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Salvation Army Week celebrated
Mayor Mike Barhost, far right, reads a proclamation recognizing Salvation Army Week and the Salvation Army’s 115th anniversary of working in the area. Listening are, left to right, Steve Wagner, Becki Schutte, Jenny VanMatre, Capt. Samantha Lockard, Capt. Katie Mayes and Angela Grilliot, all of Sidney. The proclamation was read in front of The Salvation Army on Tuesday, May 11.
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SIDNEY Sidney Mayor Mike Barhorst presented local Salvation Army leadership with a proclamation recognizing both Salvation Army Week and the Salvation Army’s 115th anniversary of serving local residents. Salvation Army Corps Officer Captain Kathryn Mayes and Assistant Corps Officer Samantha Lockard were present to receive the proclamation.
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.