In response to not being selected a site in the Nov. 12 food truck lottery, businessman William Reed, who had been selected the previous two years at his business on US 62 and gone to considerable expense to install infrastructure for his food truck, appeared at the Nov. 26 city council meeting to explore options. One suggestion was to make his food truck a permanent installation.
Building Inspector Bobby Ray read a list at Monday’s council meeting of what Reed must do to create a permanent installation. First requirement was there must be a permanent structure that meets building code requirements and is approved by the Planning and Historic District Commissions. The kitchen must conform to current fire and construction code regulations, and the structure must connect with the city water/wastewater system and other utilities in a permanent manner. Grease trap protection must be in place, and the site must be approved by the Department of Health for a commercial kitchen.
Mayor Butch Berry said Reed was willing to comply.
Alderman Mickey Schneider asked why council could not simply amend the food truck ordinance and do what she had suggested originally, and Berry pointed out that was not the item on their agenda but she could add it to the next agenda if she wanted.