Judge Lampkin Updates Quorum Court on Grants, & Announces $1,000 Fine for Theft of Road Signs
April 21st, 2010 by Joe BurgessAt Monday night’s quorum court meeting, under the topic of new business, Judge Damon Lampkin updated court members on the status of several grants, including a $12,000 for the Rosenwald School, a $10,000 grant for Options Women’s Shelter, and a remaining balance of around $10,000 from a recent courthouse restoration grant, which will be used to restore the south entrance to the courthouse.
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Members of UAM"s American National Government class, who attended Monday night's Drew County Quorum Court Meeting
Judge Lampkin also show the group the new county road signs, which are marked with the words, “$1,000 Fine for Sign Theft”.
He estimated that the county is losing around $1,000 each month, due to having to replace stolen and missing road signs, and also pointed out safety issues, when missing road signs may have affected an ambulance responding to a recent call.
The fine is approved by a state stature. Cameras will possibly be used in the future, to monitor sign theft.
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