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Jonesborough from page 9 “The work of our Fleet Maintenance Department has saved our
town a significant amount of money and for a small town every
of their road equipment. With this addi-
tion, the Fleet Maintenance Department bit goes a long way. Gary and the technicians that he works
has made some significant improvements with are extremely resourceful and knowledgeable about the
in the environmental aspect of their job.
They are able to monitor the location of the vehicles they work on.” – Bob Browning, Town Administrator
vehicles and how long the engines are run-
ning. This technology allows Lykins and his a profit! This speaks volumes about the and counties with technical and financial
team to determine when the vehicle should quality of work that our Fleet Maintenance assistance in establishing used oil collec-
be serviced, and they have noticed a 10 Department does.” tion and disposal options. Applications are
percent drop in miles driven across all the currently being accepted until October 3
departments. Along with the fuel manage- Individuals can also learn from the and more information can be found at the
ment software, a sophisticated expense efforts of the Jonesborough Fleet Mainte- following website: http://www.tennessee.
tracking software is also used to document nance Department. Properly maintaining gov/environment/article/sw-mm-grants-
the savings. personal vehicles can increase fuel mileage administration.
and the performance of the car or truck
The Town Administrator of Jones- while better protecting the environment. The Fleet Maintenance team in Jonesbor-
borough, Bob Browning, appreciates all Simple things like maintaining proper air ough operates one of the most highly quali-
the hard work of the Fleet Maintenance pressures in the tires and changing the oil fied and educated departments in the state,
Department. When discussing the financial at the recommended intervals can improve which is evident by their numerous ac-
benefits the Fleet Maintenance Depart- gas mileage and prolong engine life. Also, colades and certifications. The technicians’
ment brings, Browning said, “The work properly disposing of used oil fluids and hard work, dedication, and attention to de-
of our Fleet Maintenance Department tires is the best way of ensuring that these tail are putting the small Town of Jonesbor-
has saved our town a significant amount harmful components of the vehicle do not ough on the national stage as a model for
of money and for a small town every bit contaminate water sources. an innovative, sustainable and resourceful
goes a long way. Gary and the technicians fleet management. Lykins and his team are
that he works with are extremely resource- The do-it-yourselfer can typically find from a small town, but they are standing
ful and knowledgeable about the vehicles disposal options for waste oil in most tall as a leader in proactively managing and
they work on. We have had instances of regions. The Tennessee Department of continually improving a large and diverse
the town buying used vehicles, using them Environment and Conservation distrib- fleet of vehicles and equipment.
for five years, and then selling them for utes grant money to assist municipalities
Tennessee Stormwater Association
Annual Conference
“Go with the Flow”
October 18-20, 2016
Fall Creek Falls State Park
tnstormwater.org
10 TPW September/October 2016
town a significant amount of money and for a small town every
of their road equipment. With this addi-
tion, the Fleet Maintenance Department bit goes a long way. Gary and the technicians that he works
has made some significant improvements with are extremely resourceful and knowledgeable about the
in the environmental aspect of their job.
They are able to monitor the location of the vehicles they work on.” – Bob Browning, Town Administrator
vehicles and how long the engines are run-
ning. This technology allows Lykins and his a profit! This speaks volumes about the and counties with technical and financial
team to determine when the vehicle should quality of work that our Fleet Maintenance assistance in establishing used oil collec-
be serviced, and they have noticed a 10 Department does.” tion and disposal options. Applications are
percent drop in miles driven across all the currently being accepted until October 3
departments. Along with the fuel manage- Individuals can also learn from the and more information can be found at the
ment software, a sophisticated expense efforts of the Jonesborough Fleet Mainte- following website: http://www.tennessee.
tracking software is also used to document nance Department. Properly maintaining gov/environment/article/sw-mm-grants-
the savings. personal vehicles can increase fuel mileage administration.
and the performance of the car or truck
The Town Administrator of Jones- while better protecting the environment. The Fleet Maintenance team in Jonesbor-
borough, Bob Browning, appreciates all Simple things like maintaining proper air ough operates one of the most highly quali-
the hard work of the Fleet Maintenance pressures in the tires and changing the oil fied and educated departments in the state,
Department. When discussing the financial at the recommended intervals can improve which is evident by their numerous ac-
benefits the Fleet Maintenance Depart- gas mileage and prolong engine life. Also, colades and certifications. The technicians’
ment brings, Browning said, “The work properly disposing of used oil fluids and hard work, dedication, and attention to de-
of our Fleet Maintenance Department tires is the best way of ensuring that these tail are putting the small Town of Jonesbor-
has saved our town a significant amount harmful components of the vehicle do not ough on the national stage as a model for
of money and for a small town every bit contaminate water sources. an innovative, sustainable and resourceful
goes a long way. Gary and the technicians fleet management. Lykins and his team are
that he works with are extremely resource- The do-it-yourselfer can typically find from a small town, but they are standing
ful and knowledgeable about the vehicles disposal options for waste oil in most tall as a leader in proactively managing and
they work on. We have had instances of regions. The Tennessee Department of continually improving a large and diverse
the town buying used vehicles, using them Environment and Conservation distrib- fleet of vehicles and equipment.
for five years, and then selling them for utes grant money to assist municipalities
Tennessee Stormwater Association
Annual Conference
“Go with the Flow”
October 18-20, 2016
Fall Creek Falls State Park
tnstormwater.org
10 TPW September/October 2016
