By Terry Schrimscher, For The Tribune
SPRINGVILLE — The Springville City Council met Monday night, July 18, for the second regular meeting of the month. Much of the discussion involved ongoing projects within the city.
Chief Richard Harvey presented a hazard mitigation plan to the Springville Council. (Photo by Terry Schrimscher)
The Council approved a $3,000 donation to Springville Community Theatre to assist with funding a production for the summer of 2023.
“Our total expenses for the show will be approximately $25,000 generated from ticket sales, program ad sales, and donations,” said June Mack in her request letter.
Mack is a retired professor from the University of Alabama at Birmingham theatre department.
Springville Community Theatre returned a $2,500 donation from the city last year due to canceled performances because of covid-19. The theatre began in 1976, performing plays for children before expanding to larger shows in the early 1980s. The performances are held in the auditorium at Springville Middle School.
The Council approved the placement of speed control devices on two streets due to safety concerns addressed in earlier meetings. The speed bumps will be located on Terry Street and Crest Circle. The expenditure of up to $10,000 will come from the general fund.
Two agenda items were tabled until August. Councilmembers will continue working with City Attorney James Hill on an updated personnel handbook and updated pay scales for city employees.
The Council also approved up to $31,000 for gravel to be placed in the new parking lot across the street from City Hall.
Rick Hopkins, Director of Parks and Recreation, gave an update on irrigation work being done in city parks. The Council approved $18,225 to Southland Irrigation which recently completed the work on athletic fields.
The Council also approved $7,600 for a maintenance proposal from Servco HVAC to service all city buildings twice a year.
Springville Police Chief Wayne Walton requested approval to hire one new police officer to fill a position being temporarily vacated by an officer who will be performing military service. The new hire was approved.
The Council adopted a hazard mitigation plan developed by St. Clair County. Springville Fire Chief Richard Harvey presented the plan. In addition to helping the city prepare for specific potential hazards, he said having a plan in place is important in applying for grant funding.
“Everything from participating in the flood insurance program, putting generators on our water pump facilities, building storm shelters, that kind of stuff,” said Harvey.
The Council approved the adoption of the plan, which will be submitted by the county to the state.
The next meeting is scheduled for August 1.
