Childersburg Council meeting dominated by non-agenda announcements

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Childersburg – With a short agenda, several work session announcements took center stage during the Tuesday evening Childersburg City Council meeting – a historical grant and the garbage contract.

Mayor Ken Wesson announced that he was notified of approval of a $56,250 grant from the Alabama Historical Commission for repairs to the far side of the Kymulga Covered Bridge. It’s a no-local-match grant, but the Mayor said the City will have to cover any costs that go above that grant amount, “The biggest issue will be figuring out how to get the needed equipment on the other side of the creek to effect repairs. Having to do the work by hand could get expensive.”

Wesson also informed the Council that they’ll need to be ready to tackle a new garbage contract at the second July meeting, as the current contract with GFL expires at the end of the month.

“We’re looking at a $26.04 rate going forward for one garbage container and rubbish pickup per month,” said Wesson, “But Alexander City and Chelsea have the same services we have, and their rates stand at bids of $29 and $30 respectively. Ours will be better for the same services.”

In New Business, the Council approved the purchase of a 14-foot NFPA compliant extension ladder for the Fire Department from NAFECO in the amount of $1,319, plus freight. Also for the Fire Department, Jason Watson and Gregory Montgomery were approved as firefighter/ advanced on an as-needed part-time temporary basis at a rate of $14 per hour.

After 22-years the heating and cooling system at the Rescue Squad Building has played out, and the Council approved the installation of a 4-ton Ameristar split HVAC system from Sleeping Giant in the amount of $8,892 with a 5-year parts warranty to be paid from Fund 8 – Alabama Trust Fund.

Approval was given for Rachel Carlson to attend the 2026 Alabama Municipal Court Clerks & Magistrates Association conference in September at Perdido Beach Resort Hotel, to include a $430 conference registration fee, 3-night lodging, per diem, and mileage, paid from Fund 11 – Corrections.

The Council approved payment of invoices in the amount of $1,534,621.04.

The next regular Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 21st, at 11:00 a.m., preceded by a 10:30 a.m. work session.