The Haleyville City Council met Monday, July 2 and approved the Cassady Company to provide engineering services for preparation to apply for a CDBG grant for sewer work on 6th, 7th, 8th and parts of 9th Avenues.

Mayor Ken Sunseri reported the concession stand income at the Haleyville Sorts Complex so far this year was over $60,000 and after all expenses, the finances were well into the black.

Sunseri stated the  9-1-1 red phone would be going to Washington, D.C. Not to the Smithsonian, but to the National Law Enforcement Museum, which will open this fall. The Smithsonian demanded complete ownership and control and the better offer came from the NLEM which is willing to let Haleyville “borrow” it back for festivals or other events.

The Council learned the Haleyville Court system, through the Municipal Intercept Program, had netted $7,768. 22.  Mayor Sunseri stated he had hired Savannah Taylor for the Sports Complex Concession.

The next meeting of the Haleyville City Council will be Monday, July 16, at 5:30 p.m.

The Alabama RC&D | Resource Conservation and Development recently announced the Council Member of the Year, Mayor Ken Sunseri. The award recognizes the RC&D Council member who most exemplifies the ideals of the RC&D Programs by demonstrating effective leadership skills, fostering participation by partners, bringing local citizens and RC&D councils together to implement projects integrating the views of various community members within the area and recognizing the contributions of all participants in RC&D activities.

In 2017 there were eight traffic deaths in the State of Alabama for the 4^th of July holiday period.  In seven of those crashes, seat belts were not used.  As of Monday, June 25, 2018, Troopers have investigated 273 traffic deaths.  Of those 273 individuals, 236 of them were traveling in vehicles equipped with seat belts, but only 88 individuals were buckled up at the time of the crash.  For this 4^th of July, we encourage motorists and passengers to Buckle Up – no matter how short the drive!  Slow down and obey the speed limits.  Focus on driving by putting aside cell phones and other items that may distract you.  If you plan on consuming alcohol pre-plan for a designated driver, call Uber or a cab.  Alabama State Troopers will be aggressively enforcing violations to ensure safe travels.  Have a safe Independence Day!

The regular bi-monthly meeting of the Haleyville City Council will be Monday, July 2 at the Haleyville City Hall. The Council meets twice a month, on the first and third Monday, unless rescheduled for a holiday or other reasons. The meetings are always open to the public.

A two-vehicle crash in Marion County has claimed the life of a Fayette man.  Gresdrough V Ivie, Jr, fifty-eight, of Fayette, was killed when the 1999 Toyota Corolla he was driving collided with a 2007 Hummer H2 driven by Robert J Withers of Trussville, Alabama.  The crash occurred on AL-233 approximately five miles east of Brilliant at approximately 3:50 p.m. Friday, June 29.  Ivie was pronounced dead at the scene.  Nothing further as State Troopers continue to investigate

The Haleyville Street & Sanitation Dept. will be closed July 4th. Wednesday route will be picked up along with Thursday route July 5th.

Congressman Robert Aderholt and Senator Richard Shelby had a working lunch with President Donald J. Trump  Tuesday, June 26 to discuss the way forward on Appropriations about funding the border wall as well as avoid another huge Omnibus#Appropriations.

The Haleyville Schools Board of Education met Tuesday, June 26, with all members present.  Twelve items were approved, including the expenditures for May in the amount of $1,405,174.47. Other items included amendments to the school policies and procedures manual, parent-student handbooks, coaching handbook, nutrition bids, copier paper order, a contract extension and added worker days, and the approval of a low bid of $49,000 to H&H Construction for the electrical installment in a new facility for the Welding Department. The Board also approved two fundraisers.

In personnel, the Board approved the resignation of the following teachers Mary Beth Hall (Pugh), Laura Beth Williams, Brittany McRae, and Caleb Beason. The Board approved the hiring of Jada Mitchell, Brandi Crumpton, Meagan Pugh, Katie Coleman, Jeff McKinney and Callie Pendley.

State Representative Ted Wadsworth, Larry Weldon, Treasurer, David Cummings, Winston County Commission

The Winston Council Arts Council met Monday, June 25 at the Lakeshore Restaurant in Double Springs. At the meeting, J.D. Snoddy announced the Arts Council has recently received two important grants which will enable the Council to reach more student in its goal to provide fine arts instruction in the schools.

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POSITION AVAILABLE: Human Resources/Assistant City Clerk

1. Job Qualifications: Must be a high school graduate or equivalent. 
2. Must be able to communicate effectively with the public. 
3. Must be 19 years old or older. 
4. Associate Degree or Certificate in Accounting, Office Administration, or equivalent work experience is preferred.
5. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Word required.
6. Must be familiar with basic accounting procedures and the maintenance of journal ledgers, cash receipt registers and other accounting records and be familiar with data processing procedures. 

Applications may be picked up at the Haleyville City Hall. Closing date for accepting applications is July 11, 2018 at 5:00 P.M.  E.O.E – A.D.A.