By Erica Thomas, managing editor
TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Police Department promoted two officers to the rank of lieutenant during the Trussville City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
William Todd Posey and Richard Lovell were presented with certificates and badges. Both Lt. Posey and Lt. Lovell has been with the department for 17 years. Posey worked at the Birmingham Police Department for four years before joining the Trussville Police force. Lovell worked at the Mountain Brook Police Department for two and a half years prior to his employment in Trussville.
Lt. Posey will now be the commander of the Jail/Communications Division and Lt. Lovell will be commanding the Patrol Division.
“Posey and Lovell are very deserving of the promotions,” said Police Chief Eric Rush. “I’m confident that they will continue to do a great job in their new roles.”
Mayor Buddy Choat recognized Frank Jones, who was promoted at the last city council meeting to Public Works Assistant Director.
“The job that Public Works has is a tough job,” said Choat. “Frank is ‘Johnny-on-the-spot.”
The council approved franchise agreements with Charter and C-Spire. C-Spire will offer fiber optic internet connections to homes and businesses in Trussville. The first service should be available within the next two months.
The council passed a proclamation recognizing the Leland Dockery Tribute Cruise-in. The event will be on April 4, 2020, at 9 a.m. Councilman Alan Taylor abstained from the vote because the event will be at First Baptist Church, where he is employed.
The city council also approved the purchase of three traffic safety cameras.
Another measure passed approves the right of way acquisition for downtown loop roads. The city will acquire seven additional pieces of property. Councilman Alan Taylor abstained from the vote because he is employed by the First Baptist Church, and some of the property near the loop road is owned by the church.
Items approved as part of the consent agenda included:
Accounts payable
Phase I At-Scene Collision Reconstruction – Dunn – Trussville – Aug 17-18 -$50.00
Emerald Coast Motorcycle Challenge – Dunn – Shalimar, FL May 6-8 – lodging & meals
Authorize Mayor to sign agreement Vision Plan for area behind Winn Dixie – $18,000 Renderings, 3 at $3,000 ea.