By Nathan Prewett, For the Tribune
MOODY – A local track and field students was recognized by the Moody City Council at a meeting on May 22, where they also approved engineering plans for a new walking trail along the Little Cahaba River.
Moody High School junior Talan Smith was recognized for his achievements, recently winning several championship titles. He is the son of Police Chief Reece Smith.
He won in the 100, 200, and 400 meter dash in the para-ambulatory division. He will travel to Arkansas for the Special Olympics.
Afterwards, Chief Smith introduced new police officer Joshua Clinkscales. He transferred from the UAB Police Department and has six years of experience as an officer, Smith said.
The council then passed several items on the agenda before coming to the walking trail.
“Years ago when we actually moved the Little Cahaba River back, we kept a 100-foot easement along the Little Cahaba for a walking trail,” said Mayor Joe Lee. “But we’ve never been able to address it because we’ve never been able to afford it. Now we’re going to apply for grants through our city engineers.”
He said that they will try for phase one, which will be to have one mile of the trail laid out. It will be near Springview, Creekview and other subdivisions. The entrance would be located at Carl Jones Road.
“Our goal is to actually have a 2-mile track if we can work with the property owners to access easements through their properties to the city park,” Lee said.
The council voted unanimously to approve having the city engineer begin preparing plans for the project not to exceed $20,000.
In other business, the council:
- Approved a request from Smith to repair car #332 for $1,231.91,
- Approved a request from Smith to replace the engine on are #343 for $6,000,
- Approved a request from Inspections Department Director Steve Mitchell to have a back hoe repaired for a cost not to exceed $1,600,
- Approved a request from Fire Chief Larry Horton to pay for leak detection at the fire pumps for $599,
- Approved a request from Parks and Recreation Director Mike Staggs to replace bulbs and fuses, as well as repair the field lights at the park for $3,483.10,
- Resent a resolution accepting the streets of Creekview subdivision,
- Purchased a new vehicle to replace a truck at the Parks and Recreation Department for $44,338.
Meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at Moody City Hall on 670 Park Ave.