Amanda McCurdy

The council meeting included approval of minutes from a previous session, and amendments to the agenda to include invoices for air conditioner repair and sidewalk work. There was a discussion and approval of a tire estimate for a public works dump truck. The council adopted an ordinance related to fire marshal inspection fees and approved the date for the Christmas parade. An invoice for air conditioner repair was approved, as well as a quote for sidewalk repair at the playground. The police chief presented the monthly police report, and the fire chief presented the fire report. The mayor gave a report, including updates on the fall festival, and a discussion on handicap accessibility.

The council meeting included discussions and actions on several topics. The minutes from the previous meeting were approved. A decision on associated speed box was tabled for two weeks. The council approved rescheduling the August 25th meeting to August 19th due to the municipal election. Participation in the 2026 severe weather preparedness tax holiday was approved. The council discussed and approved a charitable gift from Gordon H. Massie for a storm shelter. The purchase of a police vehicle was approved, with funds taken from the police department's equipment fund. The police department K9 equipment was declared as surplus. Funds and a date were approved for the fall festival. Expenditures for two park benches were approved, to be funded from the capital improvements fund. The meeting also included a city attorney report and reminders about voter registration and the upcoming municipal election.

The council meeting included discussions on approving amendments from a previous work session, insurance quotes, and a sinkhole issue. They also considered a quote for biometric services and discussed qualification deadlines for upcoming elections. Updates were provided on a ribbon-cutting ceremony, the St. Clair County Mayors Association meeting, and the closure of city hall for Independence Day. The council also discussed a donation of books, a community cleanup event, and a request for a street sign. Additional topics included grant opportunities, Christmas initiatives, pothole projects, ditch maintenance, and the Rolling Corner. There were also discussions on patching potholes, the Alabama Power ditch cleanout, sewer services, and culvert requirements.

The council meeting addressed several key areas, including the approval of minutes from a previous session and resolution 2022-1-10, which allocates funds to schools serving the city for COVID-19 mitigation and prevention. Reports were presented by the fire and police departments, detailing their activities and statistics for December and the past year. Discussions also covered the fire department's washing machine, the closure of City Hall for Martin Luther King Day, and the county's alert system. The council also discussed zoning and a related survey.

The council discussed various topics including a toy drive for kids, a city-wide trash pickup, and the possibility of installing speed bumps. They also reviewed a police report with 417 calls and a fire report with 37 calls. There was also a discussion about speeding issues and potential solutions, as well as the city's liability related to speed bumps.