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October 18, 2022 Childersburg City Council meeting
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The Childersburg City Council met on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. with the following agenda of items for action:
The Council agenda included five resolutions, the first of which, Resolution 2022-19, approved the FY 2023 City Operating Budget. The $5.281-million spending leaves a surplus of $17,173 from the projected revenues. It includes a wage increase package, totalling $147,823. The City will also pick up an additional 5-percent of employee medical insurance premiums. There will also be a one-time longevity bonus for every City employee, based on the number of years worked.
The Mayor also made an official announcement that Tractor Supply is renovating the former Winn Dixie building for one of the largest locations for the retail chain. He added that several other projects relating to the same shopping center are in the works, along with a major housing development, “The future looks bright for Childersburg.”
Approval was also given to Resolution 2022-50, which approves the purchase of eleven (11) ballistic police vests from Safe Line Defense, not to exceed $8,000, paid from the ARP Fund #75.
The Council approved Resolutions 2022-51 through 2022-53 which all approve Richardson Construction to make Storm Water system repairs on 16th Avenue NW ($27,075), and a pair on Rocky Ridge Road ($17,087 & $24,535), all paid from ARP Fund #75.
The Mayor noted the congestion of traffic along Highway 280 through the City, due to ongoing construction from the state highway department, “Please, remain patient and cautious. It will so much safer with better traffic flow in the end. Just be patient a little longer, please.
Council approval was given for payment of invoices in the amount of $160,314.76.
The next regular meeting of the Council will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.
Childersburg City Council meeting for Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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The Childersburg City Council met on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. with the following agenda of items for action:
The Council agenda included four resolutions, three of them concerning work by Richardson Construction at the new Mountain Bike Trail. Resolution 2022-45 approves completion of road access to the trail at a cost of $49,900 (paid through Grant RT-54-03. Resolution 2022-46 approves installation of a pavilion at the trail at a cost of $14,229.64, also paid through the same grant. Resolution 2022-48 approves Richardson to clear from the bike trail parking area to the roadway access in the amount of $7,170.
Approval was also given to Resolution 2022-47, which approves the purchase of medical emergency supplies from Bound Tree in the amount of $746.42, paid from the ARP fund.
The Council approved repair to a pair of Police Department vehicles. The cost to repair a Dodge Charger will be $1,755. The cost to repair a 2007 Chevy Tahoe assigned to Investigations by Tim’s Automotive costs $1,8 10.55.
Council approval was given for payment of invoices in the amount of $247,897.69.
The next regular meeting of the Council will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.
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Childersburg City Council meeting for Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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The Childersburg City Council met on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. with the following agenda of items for action:
The Council voted to approve Resolution 2022-44 that Authorizes Richardson Construction to complete a roadway leading to the Childersburg Bike Trails in the amount of $44,000 from Grant #17-RT-54-03.
In other New Business, the Council approved the purchase of three printers for police patrol units in the amount of $3,492. Also approved for the Police Department was enrollment in the 911 Active app for officer cell phones at a cost of $15 each for 14 subscriptions.
Sleeping Giant was approved to install a 5-ton American Standard unit at the Community Center Gym Annex at a cost of $8,153 from the Alabama Trust Fund.
The Council approved the purchase of a batting cage system for the girls softball field from Sports Edge at a cost of $12,462, plus shipping & handling.
Approval was given to advertise with Childersburg Bases Loaded and Softball Boosters in the amounts of $300 per program..
The Council approved contracting with artist Jan Schablow Roberts Baker to repaint the 1st Street mural downtown, at a cost not to exceed $20,000..
Approval was given for payment of invoices in the amount of $320,403.49.
The next regular meeting of the Council will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 4th, 2022.
Childersburg Council meeting report for Tuesday, August 16th meeting
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The Childersburg City Council met on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. with the following agenda of items for action:
The Council voted to approve Ordinance 1124, which gave approval to surplus 12.16-acres of City property located on Highway 76 to Alabama Childhood Food Solutions and authorizes Mayor Ken Wesson to execute necessary Documents.
Approval was also given for Ordinance 1125, which gave approval to surplus property located at 705 1st Street SW (formerly known as the Black-Eyed Susan) to Randy and Padgette McGrady in the amount of $28,900 with the buyer responsible for closing costs, and authorizing Mayor Ken Wesson to execute all necessary documents.
The Council also approved a pair of Resolutions during the meeting.
Resolution 2022-37 gave approval for the City to participate in current and future opioid settles and authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk. to execute necessary documents.
Resolution 2022-38 awarded a contract for road repair and patching of City streets and sidewalks to Chilton Contractors Inc. for a two-year period.
In other New Business, the Council gave approval to pay F.O.P. membership dues for 18 Police Officers at a cost of $540 from Fund 13.
The department was also approved to hire Aaron Gaffney, James Tucker, and Dylan Jenkins as police cadets, full-time at a rate of $15.50 per hour effective August 29th. They will attend the Police Academy starting on October 31, 2022. The pay rate will increase to $17 per hour upon successful completion of the Academy.
The Council gave approval to accept the resignation of Rick McClelland as Police Chief, effective 08/11/2022. Captain Kevin Koss was appointed as Interim Police Chief with a salary adjustment of $600 biweekly.
The Council gave approval for the Street Department to promote James Woods to Crew Leader with a boost in his hourly rate of pay.
Also gaining approval was MM Integrity to perform repairs to the Mural Wall location on 1st Street downtown prior to repainting of the mural. The cost is $1,340.
Approval was given for payment of invoices in the amount of $167,181.41.
The next regular meeting of the Council will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.
