By Nathan Prewett, For the Tribune
MOODY – During another brief meeting on Monday, July 24, the Moody City Council heard from a representative from Relay For Life who requested the city’s support.
Relay for Life is a national event held by the American Cancer Society to raise funds for cancer research and treatment. Jennifer Price, a chair at the society, explained to the council that the event has not been held in St. Clair County for some time.
“As you know the race hasn’t been here for a while so I’m bringing it back on Sept. 16, at the St. Clair Arena,” she said.
She asked the council for support in getting team sponsors and collecting donations for the upcoming event.
“We want this to be the best relay ever since we haven’t had it in a few years,” she said.
She reiterated that the event will be held on a Saturday and humorously assured that no Alabama games will be playing that day. It will be held from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
In other business, the council:
- Approved Smith’s request for emergency repair to the police radio repeater on Bald Rock for $2,352.92,
- Approve Smith’s request for lodging costs of $1,500 for him to attend the Department of Homeland Security Senior Leadership Academy August, with the amount to be reimbursed by Homeland Security,
- Approved Smith’s request to adopt a new officer contract for police academy attendants that includes prorated pay,
- Approved Fire Chief Larry Horton’s request to purchase training supplies for fire safety for $4,000,
- Approved Horton’s request to purchase medical equipment for $1,575,
- Approved Horton’s request to purchase grill guard for Car 2 for $1,100,
- Approved Horton’s request to have yearly hose and ladder test done for $4,550,
- Approved Horton’s request to advertise for fire medic positions, and
- Approved Parks and Recreation Director Mike Staggs’ request to paint several rooms at the civic center for $3,800.
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.