By Nathan Prewett, For the Tribune
MOODY, Ala.–The Moody City Council approved spending $232,471.80 on a project to repair the Kelly Creek Industrial Park’s water tank during its meeting on Monday, Dec. 9.
Councilor Lynn Taylor explained that the park has two pumps that malfunctioned, and one needing a fire pump replacement. Since the building housing the pumps cannot accommodate the necessary replacement pump, Taylor said that it would need to be modified.
The cost of the project includes $165,616 for the replacement and installation, $41,500 for building remodeling, $15,000 for site improvements, and $10,355.80 for engineering.
“This is a long time in the making,” Taylor said, pointing out that he has been seeking out specs for the project for more than a year.
The council also heard reports from department heads for the month of November during the meeting.
Police Chief Reece Smith reported 1,110 calls, 38 traffic accidents, 135 citations, 93 reports completed, 61 misdemeanors, 19 felony cases, three juvenile cases, and 47 arrests. He estimated more than $2,000 for vehicle maintenance costs.
Fire Chief Larry Horton reported 187 responses, three fires (two residential, one woods, grass or rubbish), 98 emergency medical calls, 14 wrecks, 30 public services, 22 lift assists, and 20 false alarms. There were 30 annual inspections, 15 re-inspections and one fire pump inspection.
In other business the council:
- Approved the purchase of a radio signal booster for the police department for $3,665,
- Approved the purchase of cold weather beanies for the staff of the fire department for $550,
- Approved the purchase of three computers, three monitors, software and one printer for the Moody Senior Center for $2,107,
- Postponed the Dec. 23 meeting,
- Appointed Kyle Barrentine as the city attorney for the remainder of the mayor and council’s terms, and
- Accepted a bid for lighting at the pickle ball court for $337,596.53
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.
