By Nathan Prewett, For the Tribune
MOODY–The Moody City Council briefly met on Monday, April 8 where it heard monthly reports from department heads, including the police and fire departments.
Moody Police Chief Reece Smith reported that for the month of March there were 1,734 calls for service, 32 traffic accidents, 73 citations, 111 reports, 55 misdemeanors, 18 felonies, two juveniles arrested, and 52 wrecks.
He also reported that they spent $5,871 on vehicle maintenance.
Fire Chief Larry Horton’s report said that there were 177 responses, two fires (one business, one grass), 106 emergency medical responses, 18 wrecks, 15 public services, 17 lift assists, 19 false alarms and two mutual aids received.
There were 24 annual inspections, five re-inspections and one fire pump inspection.
Additionally, Moody Municipal Court Clerk Tim Senft reported 73 traffic cases, 23 non-traffic cases, and issued 36 warrants.
In other business the council:
- Approved allowing Lt. Steve Humber from the police department to attend the AACOP Executive Leadership training on July 28 – Aug 1 in Orange Beach for a cost not to exceed $1,800,
- Approved the promotion of James Abbott from officer to detective starting after May 1,
- Approved a request from Library Director Sara Roberts to apply for a LSTA Technology Grant Match for the fiscal year 2025 grant cycle. If awarded, the grant will not exceed $50,000 and requires a 25% match ($12,500),
- Approved a request from Public Works Director Steve Mitchell to purchase two back wheel sets for a cost not to exceed $3,000,
- Approved a request from Horton to purchase uniforms for $2,000,
- Approved a request from Horton to attend the Fire Chiefs summer conference on Aug. 4-7 for a cost not to exceed $2,000,
- Approved a request from Horton to purchase an attack fire hose for the new fire truck for $6,325 and
- Approved a request from Public Inspections Director David Crowe to have gas pumps at City Hall repaired for $1,500.
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.