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Commissioners approve temporary take-home vehicle for parks director through June 2026
Summary
The commissioners approved a temporary exception allowing the parks director to use a county vehicle for commuting while searching for housing in Decatur County; the approval was limited through June 30, 2026, to balance recruitment needs and policy precedents.
Brian Robbins, speaking for the parks board, requested permission for the parks director to take a county vehicle home to allow timely response and because the director is still seeking housing in Decatur County. Commissioners discussed precedent for take-home vehicles, distance considerations and fleet expense; one commissioner suggested a six-month special exception was reasonable to help recruitment and retention.
A motion (amended) was made to approve the take-home vehicle for the parks director until June 30, 2026; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote. Commissioners noted the vehicle is paid from the parks budget and that the arrangement is intended as a temporary recruitment tool while the director seeks permanent local housing.
The approval is an operational personnel and fleet decision rather than a change to county policy; staff and commissioners indicated future exceptions would be handled case by case.
