By Nathan Prewett, For the Tribune
MOODY – At another brief meeting at City Hall on Monday, Oct. 24, the Moody Council voted unanimously to sponsor the high school’s marching band and accepted a request to begin upkeep of the streets in the Creekview subdivision.
Several weeks ago, the council heard from Moody High School Band Booster President Michael Spence, who requested funding for new uniforms and equipment. Spencer said that among the updates needed was additional music to the band’s library, as well as instruments.
Mayor Joe Lee said that Spencer met with Councilman Lynn Taylor, chair of the finance committee, where they made a recommendation for the city based on his request.
The overall estimated cost is $10,000.
Additionally, the council voted unanimously to accept the streets of the Creekview subdivision for upkeep. Creekview Homeowners Association Terry Daniels was present at the last meeting, where Lee said that the cost would be split between the subdivision and the city of 75 percent and 25 percent.
The overall cost was estimated to be $72,693, with the HOA to pay $54,000.
In other business, the council:
- Approved a request from Parks and Recreation Director Mike Staggs to advertise and hire for a full-time groundskeeper for the park,
- Approved Staggs’ request to repair a mower for $4,750,
- Approved a request from Police Chief Thomas Hunt to purchase Southern Software for the CAD system for $9,603,
- Approved Hunt’s request to renew the Southern Software for updated licenses for $1,900
- Approved Hunt’s request to send Sgt. Jonathan Melton to Street Cop Training class in April 2023 for $599,
- Approved Hunt’s request to repair work unit #325 for $2,569.61,
- Approved a request from Fire Chief Larry Horton to pay this year’s contract for the tank maintenance on the tank at the fire pumps for $37,431,
- Approved Horton’s request to purchase medical supplies for $775,
- Approved a request from Councilman Lynn Taylor to add a civic center events and guest service position to the city’s pay scale, and
- Approved a request from Public Works and Inspections Director Steve Mitchell to install a new fuel pump and a new fuel management system at City Hall at a cost not to exceed $35,000.
Meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at Moody City Hall on 670 Park Ave.
Nathan Prewett can be reached at nthomasp6@gmail.com.