Marla Jones, Managing Editor
marla@southerntorch.com
Rainsville, Ala.--(FULL VIDEO ON SOUTHERN TORCH FACEBOOK) The Rainsville City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on May 16.
Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt advised the Council that the Chavies project pertaining to the culvert side was near completion, with the exception of some cleanup. City Engineer, Sam Phillips, sent the letter of acceptance to the Council for their approval. Wiregrass will be onsite for paving beginning next Monday.
The Council empowered Mayor Lingerfelt to obtain financing for the 2006 Pierce Enforcer Fire Truck for the Rainsville Fire Department. A 25% deposit was previously submitted, leaving the balance of $94,000 to be financed through First Southern State Bank.
According to Rainsville Fire Chief Williemac Wright, plans were being made to have the firetruck delivered to Alabama.
In other business, the Council:
- Approved Resolution 06-16-2022 which granted a Back to School Tax Holiday
HiredShylen Jacobs—Patrolman/Police Dept Effective 05-25-2022
AcceptedSean Fowler’s Resignation from the Police Dept Effective 6-6-2022
Travel/Training Request—Tara Wilkerson/Human Resource Training 5-19-2022 - Approved Chief Wright to attend Fire Chief Conference on June 21-June 23
- Approved Brown Excavation to install pipes on Meadows Lane in the amount of $2350.00
- Approved Boozer Construction to install Headwalls on Meadows Lane in the amount of $1800.00
- Approved Laney Electric to do Electrical Work for Freedom Fest for $1500.00
The next regular council meeting will be held on June 6, with a work session beginning at 4 p.m. and the regular meeting beginning at 4:30.
