Council members spent substantial time on June 20 reviewing repeated tire purchases on city vehicles and whether the city should require formal maintenance records.

Councilman Wiggins opened the discussion after reviewing check registers and invoices; he said he noticed multiple sets of tires on the same vehicles in a short span and questioned whether front‑end mechanical issues or high mileage explained the replacements. Wiggins asked for a vehicle maintenance log accessible on the city’s computer system so staff or council could pull history for any unit.

Chief Michael Dorsey and public works staff described operational constraints and causes: Dorsey said some vehicles had front‑end damage that accelerated tire wear and that punctures or sidewall damage sometimes required replacement rather than repair. Jean in public works and other staff noted short staffing and heavy equipment use can increase wear; staff also said they currently note causes on invoices (for example, sidewall punctures) and that some tire purchases are driven by safety concerns.

Council debate produced two practical record‑keeping alternatives: councilmember McGrewer recommended maintaining paper folders with invoices for each unit and time logs; Councilman Richardson and others said a simple spreadsheet or minimal database (unit, date, maintenance type, mileage) would make data comparison easier. Wiggins moved that the city require computerized maintenance records (a spreadsheet or similar) for all city vehicles, including tire replacements and routine service; the motion was seconded. The chair called the vote and reported a 3–3 tie, and the motion did not pass in open session.

No formal ordinance or policy change was enacted. Councilmembers and staff agreed there was a shared interest in better documentation; staff described current practices (invoices, notations on invoices) and expressed concern about adding new administrative burdens given limited staffing.