Batesville Herald Tribune, Batesville, Indiana

Local News

December 23, 2008

Railway safety ongoing

With increased railroad traffic passing through Sunman, town council members adopted the first reading of a railroad stop sign ordinance Dec. 18.

Town attorney Amy Streator read the document, which stated there are several streets in the town – Fitch, Lafayette and Pearl – that cross the railroad.

These “railroad crossings pose a hazard to the safety of all vehicles traveling over” them.

“After having studied the issue, the common council has determined that it would be in the best interest and in the general welfare of all the citizens of the town of Sunman, that all vehicular traffic shall stop at the railroad crossings” on these three roadways.

The second and final reading will be at the January meeting.

In other news, resident Ruth Riehle said, “We’re having an issue with dogs being released at night.” However, member John Campbell responded, “That (her residence) is outside the town (limits) .... I would certainly talk to the sheriff’s department.”

In addition, he revealed, “Our animal control officer resigned .... so this position is open.”

Clerk-treasurer Kris Schneider added, “We will have to appoint someone at the end of this month to take over the position in 2009.

“We also need to remind people in this town, they are obligated to get tags” for their dogs. They are $2 each and can be purchased at the town hall.

Diane Raver can be contacted at 812-934-4343, Ext. 114; or diane.raver@ batesvilleheraldtribune.com.

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