By Joshua Huff, sports editor
SPRINGVILLE — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s amending of her safer-at-home order that ended limitations on sizes of gatherings and the relaxation of rules surrounding the closures of businesses throughout the state has afforded cities the ability to ease limitations locally.
Springville, which has instituted a three-phased plan that pertains to city facilities and functions only, has been able to loosen restrictions following the introduction of Ivey’s safer-at-home order. The city’s May 11, 2020, situation report includes the following actions that are currently in place in response to the coronavirus pandemic:
- All city offices remain closed to the public except by appointment only.
- Senior center remains closed to the public.
- Library remains closed to the public.
- The public works office remains closed to all public traffic.
- The municipal court has cancelled all gatherings for March, April and May. Continued cases have been divided into multiple days in June.
- Big Springs park’s walking trail is open for public use. Bathrooms have been reopened. The splash pad, pavilion rentals, playground area and volleyball court remain closed. A decision to open the splash pad will be made once state restrictions have been lifted.
- Springville youth baseball and soccer cancelled spring league play.
- Odenville water and Springville public works water service disconnects remain suspended.
- Waste management has suspended availability to customer service representatives.
“The city of Springville remains committed to protect the health and wellbeing of our employees and citizens,” Springville Mayor William Isley said in a statement. “The city will abide by the regulations set forth by the governor and the state health officer. We will continue to provide city services for the health and safety of our citizens while taking action to protect our employees.”