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Brooks council adopts ordinance barring through commercial trucks on Gable Road
Summary
At its Nov. 18 meeting, the Brooks Town Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2024-02 to prohibit through commercial trucks above FHWA Class 3 on Gable Road between McIntosh Road and the Highway 85 Connector; the rule exempts residents and deliveries and will be enforced after signage is posted.
The Brooks Town Council on Nov. 18 unanimously approved Ordinance 2024-02 to prohibit through commercial trucks above Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Class 3 on Gable Road between McIntosh Road and the Highway 85 Connector.
Mayor Daniel Langford read the ordinance introduction at the start of the public hearing, saying the restriction would apply to “a through truck . . . that turns off McIntosh onto Gable Road without stopping to come out onto the 85 Connector.” The council approved the ordinance following a second reading and a motion by Council Member Scott Israel, seconded by Council Member Kay Brumbelow.
Staff member M. Ungaro told the council the ordinance targets only through commercial truck traffic and does not restrict residents, delivery drivers or personal vehicles. “This would not prohibit anyone who lives in the area or on that street from accessing the street,” M. Ungaro said, and reiterated that the rule is intended for vehicles that travel the full length of the road without stopping.
Council Member Kay Brumbelow said the measure is necessary because of the road’s condition, noting the street’s narrow width and underlying infrastructure. Ungaro added that Gable Road is only about 10 feet wide, carries a water main underneath, and does not have the compacted subbase to support excessive-weight trucks.
During the public hearing, property owner Julie Harris of 968 Highway 85 Connector said the parcel map shown to the council was incorrect and asked that it be corrected. Ungaro replied the map came from the tax assessor’s office and may show the road bisecting the property; staff said they would ensure the record and signage reflect actual property lines and access. Resident Aaron Edge asked whether there was a more specific legal definition of “through” traffic; Ungaro clarified that stopping to make a delivery or accessing a property would not be classified as through traffic.
The ordinance directs that signs be posted to indicate the restriction and enables the Sheriff’s Department to issue citations once signage is in place, according to staff. The council’s vote to adopt the ordinance was unanimous.
Next steps include finalizing the posted signage and coordinating enforcement with the Sheriff’s Department; staff also said they will correct or clarify the map used in the hearing to reflect property boundaries and access rights.
