CHILDERSBURG, Ala. – A major flooding issue that has plagued Childersburg’s Pleasant Valley area is a step closer to resolution as a project that has created better drainage is nearing completion.
Approval of Resolution 2024-22 authorizes Mayor Ken Wesson to execute a change order for the Storm Drain Northwest Project #CS010832-03 that approves Civil Contractors to complete the project using available SRF funding. Residents have reported great improvement already, draining flood waters in a matter of hours instead of days.
Resolution 2024-23 approves Lincoln Excavating and Construction a one-year road and sidewalk repair contract. It includes more than a dozen projects for the Water Board, as well as ten for the City itself.
A pair of Resolutions, 2024-24 & 2024-25, gained formal approval on behalf of the Childersburg Water Board. The first amends a 2023 Community Block Grants and Appalachian Regional Commission funds to include an increase of local matching funds by ten percent and authorizes the Mayor to submit and sign required documents.
The second accepts funds through the same grant programs to provide sewer system improvements and awards the construction contract to Baird Contracting.
The Council approved a JAG Grant expense for the purchase of two Axon Fleer Dash Cameras with license plate readers. The total amount is $30,548.40, with $20,939.64 from the JAG Grant balance, and a city match of $9,608.70 from Fund 10.
The first regular Council meeting in December has been moved from Tuesday, Dec. 3 to Monday, Dec. 2 at 6:00 p.m. to avoid a conflict with the planned City Christmas Tree Lighting and related events on the regular meeting night.
Approval was given to advertise with the Childersburg High Tip-Off Club in the amount of $300 from Fund 12-LRA.
The Council approved an 011-Lounge Retail Liquor Class II license for TCB Package Store owner Walter Blackmon. It is located at 6 9th Ave. SW.
Approval was given to pay invoices in the amount of $211,248.85.
In an item added to the amended agenda, the Council approved a $2,450 payment to Misty Thacker for gymnastics class service provided through Childersburg Parks and Recreation. All of the funds were generated through participation fees collected by the Rec. There is a formal agreement for the classes under development.
The next regular Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 6:00 p.m.
