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St. John amends township agreement to allow officers to use fuel cards for food and beverages
Summary
The council approved an amendment to the St. John Township community service agreement to allow officers to use previously issued fuel gift cards for food and nonalcoholic beverages, at officer discretion; the motion passed 5-0.
The St. John Town Council unanimously approved an amendment to the interlocal community service agreement on May 14 allowing officers to use previously issued fuel gift cards for food and nonalcoholic beverages at their discretion when appropriate.
Kathy LaRue, St. John Township trustee, explained the change arises from situations in which officers encounter residents who do not need fuel but require food or beverages. "The amendment to the interlocal agreement... just basically what it states is that they're allowed to use them in addition to fuel for food and beverages if needed," LaRue said.
Council members said officers commonly provide assistance to residents in need and that allowing limited flexibility could reduce out-of-pocket payments by officers for aid. The amendment passed by unanimous vote, 5 to 0.
The amendment modifies an agreement originally signed in 2023; under the new language, cards may be used for fuel, food or nonalcoholic beverages at the officer's discretion. The council did not specify a tracking or reporting mechanism for those uses at the meeting.
