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Residents ask Putnam County board about taxes and engine braking ordinance
Summary
Public commenters questioned whether property taxes can be reduced and urged regulation of engine braking on Bradford Blacktop; the board said taxes are affected by factors beyond its sole control and promised to address the engine-braking concern next month.
During the public-comment portion, resident John McClennon asked whether the county board thought property taxes could ever be reduced. Chairman Charles Lenkaitis responded that the board can control the tax rate based on budget needs but that several other factors beyond the county board's control affect property taxes. The exchange included back-and-forth clarification but no formal action was taken.
Resident Brooke Stanbary told the board the engine braking on Bradford Blacktop is frequent and disruptive and requested an ordinance to regulate it. The chairman apologized for not responding sooner and said the board would get the item taken care of next month. The transcript records that Stanbary acknowledged there are times when engine braking is necessary but said it occurs "more than it should."
