CHILDERSBURG, Ala. – The Childersburg City Council held the second required public hearing for a tax abatement proposal from Long Lewis Coosa Valley, LLC. There were no comments on the proposal. Mayor Ken Wesson said they anticipate a vote on the matter during the second November regular meeting.
In New Business, Ordinance 1153’s approval adopted the National Fire Protection Association Fire Codes for enhancement of life and fire safety, protection, and prevention.
The following nominees were appointed to terms on the Childersburg Historic Preservation Commission: Gaye Powell (9/30/2026); Monty Powell (9/30/2028); Deborah Morris (9/30/2027); Diane Newman (9/30/2028); John Mark Freeman (9/30/2028); Bill Moody (9/30/2028); Howard Smith (9/30/2027); Mayor Ken Wesson (11/1/2029); Mary Beth Carpenter (9/30/2029).
The Council approved an amendment to the agreement with Elite Home Theater for installation of an electronic gate system at the new Police/Judicial Complex, in the amount of $4,653.94, making the total cost $22,174.79. The additional cost issue was created because electrical service was not available in the needed location and had to be relocated.
Approval was given for Childersburg Police Department Investigator Micah Northcutt to attend Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (A-RIDE) training in Mobile. Approval includes a two-day per-diem, two night lodging, and mileage reimbursement, with no registration fee.
The Council approved invoice payments in the amount of $68,587.90.
Prior to the meeting, the Council heard from District and Juvenile Court Judge Dale Price, concerning his proposed Accountability Court.
“A large percentage of those children in our foster care system are there after parents are arrested on drug charges,” said Judge Price. “This is a program to address that problem.”
Mayor Wesson reported a conversation with USPS official Alisha Henderson, who promised a meeting to address issues for residents of Childersburg’s College Park housing development.
Councilman Robbie Riddle reported that milling of Forest Hills Rd. has been completed, with paving scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, starting at the intersection with Plant Rd.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 6:00 p.m.
