Marla Jones, Managing Editor
VALLEY HEAD, Ala.-- (Full Video on Southern Torch Facebook) The Valley Head Town Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, May 1.
A controversial item on the agenda was the discussion regarding Valley Head Town Attorney, Pat Tate. Several members of the council requested firing him from his position last month, with the motion being tabled to the May meeting. After much debate, the council voted to accept applications for a new town attorney.
The Council voted to amend Ordinance 83-01, which removed the name “ Mayor” in regards to the Mayor and Council having the authority to fire or hire the Valley Head Fire Chief or Police. The Mayor automatically has one vote and would require the approval of the Council before any action could be taken.
Stacey Waldrep of VHIS spoke to the Council regarding the coverage that the Town would receive for the Valley Head Fire Department.
The present insurance carrier would not cover the department if they provided mutual aid to neighboring states, Tennessee and Georgia. VHIS would provide such coverage and premiums would be lower. The Council voted to obtain volunteer fire department coverage through VHIS.
After interviews, the Council named Laura Wooten as the new Valley Head Town Clerk.
Dustin Burt, Valley Head Fire Chief gave a report regarding the Quick Attack Truck. The department responded to a fire and the truck was inoperable. The Council voted to fix the necessary repairs.
The Council appointed Kerry Breithaupt to the Zoning Board and Lyndall Ekins to the Planning Commission.
A discussion was held regarding adding to the Valley Head Town Hall to allow more members of the community to attend the monthly council meetings. The council recommended beginning research to `see if an addition to the present Town Hall would be feasible.
Mayberry Days will be held this weekend, in downtown Valley Head, and will feature over fifty vendors.
The next meeting of the Valley Head Town Council will be held on Monday, June 5, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
