By Chris Basinger, Staff Writer
TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–The Trussville City Council approved an ordinance at its meeting on Tuesday that would prohibit cut-through driving on public and private property at city intersections.
The new ordinance looks to stop people from cutting through parking lots, commonly gas stations, to get around red lights.
The ordinance cites numerous complaints made to the Trussville Police Department about cut-through traffic as well as the dangers it poses.
Trussville Police Chief Eric Rush said there would be an education period where the department will post notices on social media and issue warnings for about six months before starting to hand out tickets.
In other council business:
- The council voted unanimously to appoint Jacy Whitaker to the Trussville Civil Service Board with a term ending May 14, 2027.
- The council voted unanimously to approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of a $3.2 million general obligation warrant, refinancing an existing line of credit used to pay the costs of various public improvements, with Regions Capital Advantage, Inc. The warrant will have an interest rate of 4.19% and a 10-year amortization.
- The council unanimously approved a resolution to award the Bethune Parkway and Highway 11 traffic signal installation bid award to Stone Electric Co., Inc.
- The council unanimously approved a resolution to award the Highway 11 center lane improvements bid award to Milam & Co. LLC.
- The council unanimously approved a resolution to vacate an undeveloped right of way between 7632 and 7668 Dollar Road.
- The council voted unanimously in favor of a resolution approving an alcohol license for Capella Pizzeria.
- The council voted unanimously in favor of a resolution approving an alcohol license for Maple Avenue Coffee House.
- The council unanimously approved a resolution to replace the fire alarm system at city hall, the jail, and Fire Station No. 1 as an exception to competitive bid law.
