The Haleyville City Council met Monday with Drew Thrasher and Jonathan Bennett absent. Mayor Ken Sunseri and the three other Councilman still made a quorum and approved the February operation bills and purchase orders of $750,115.46. Two new police cars were purchased from the only bidder, John Carpenter Ford, for $23,569.08 each or a total of $47,120.16 for both.

The Council approved a resolution approving a funding agreement for the benefit of the Health Care Authority of Haleyville and Winston County and related transactions. The Authority proposes to issue a revenue bond or note for the purpose of financing the acquisition of Lakeland Community Hospital. The bond will be payable solely from revenues received by the authority from operations of the Hospital and from a certain funding agreement delivered by the City for the benefit of the Authority. The City previously passed a one-cent sales tax for the purpose of funding the Authority.

According to City Attorney Jeff Mobley, negotiations are still underway for the purchase of the hospital. March 31 is the last day the transaction can take place.

Haleyville Street and Sanitation will be closed for Good Friday, March 30.

Friday’s route will be picked up on Monday, April 2.