BENTON -- One neighborhood's weed is apparently worthy of display -- even if it means stealing to do so.
Scott County Commissioners discussed during their regular meeting Tuesday a street name change request from a property owner on Weed Lane.
"I have to agree with them on the name change," said Jamie Burger, presiding commissioner. "I thought that was a bad name to begin with. We can't keep a sign there (due to thefts)."
Burger said the county will need to receive a letter from all three property owners on that street requesting the name change, however.
If they all agree, "we would entertain it," he said.
Commissioners indicated they prefer to not change street names unless there is a compelling reason.
"It's a big project to do that," said Tom Beardslee, emergency management director for the county and 911 addressing officer.
In addition to 911 maps, deeds have to be updated in the County Recorder of Deeds office and the United States Postal Service must be notified, Beardslee said.
"One of the biggest things is insurance companies," he added. "Insurance companies get very upset when you start changing addresses."
Beardslee said Weed Lane is not a county-maintained road but still needs to be included on 911 mapping for emergency responders.
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