Food trucks are topic in Oakland

Oakland town commissioners held a work session Tuesday, Jan. 26, to discuss guidelines for food trucks setting up in the town limits. There was no vote; this issue will go before commissioners for a formal discussion and vote at a future commission meeting.

Code Enforcement Officer Matt Reusch gave a presentation outlining options and possible solutions for mobile food vendor permitting in the town.

He noted other municipalities require a state business license, food safety permits, town or city business tax receipt and an insurance policy. Qualifications would include frequency and hours of operation, distance from rights-of-way and residential areas, and set-up location.

Reusch recommended to the commission that rules be put in place that vendors would follow permitting requirements, provide documentation and sign an agreement with the town.

Food trucks are starting to show up in various locations on Oakland, both on a regular basis in areas such as the Chevron station, as well as for food truck events in several neighborhoods.

INTRODUCING DETECTIVE SHAWN DOZIER

Police Chief John Peek swore in a new part-time detective, Shawn Dozier, during the regular Town Commission meeting. Dozier previously held a high-ranking detective position with the New York Police Department.

“I can’t express enough what an awesome catch this is,” Peek said to commissioners. “We are glad to have him here protecting our town.”

Dozier’s son, Shawn Jr., performed the pinning.