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All Winston County Schools Virtual
Due to increasing numbers of students/staff who are either COVID positive, experiencing symptoms, or exposed, we have made the decision for all Haleyville City Schools to be Virtual Thursday, January 20th-Friday, January 21st. We feel it is important for us to attempt to stop any further spread in HCS by taking time to deep clean and disinfect our buildings over the next few days.
All students will be given devices (if needed) and any assignments they need today so that they can learn over the next 2 days from home. If you experience any trouble with online learning, your teachers will be on campus. You can call your student’s school, and teachers will get back with you as soon as possible.HHS has a home basketball game vs. Jasper Thursday night. Only immediate family members are encouraged to attend these games. Masks are REQUIRED and temperatures will be taken at the door.As always, student safety is our top priority. Please Share! #HCSSLIAll other Winston County Schools will be virtual on Thursday and Friday also. -
Jan 15 2022 Haleyville Apartment Fire
Saturday, January 15, the Haleyville Fire Department was dispatched at 3:30am to the Greenleaf Apartment complex, located off of Highway 195.
Although seven families have been displaced by this event, there was no loss of life. Fire, smoke, and water damages were apparent in two of the apartments. The damages were kept to a minimum, considering the time of day, thanks to the swift and effective response of the Haleyville Fire Department.According to Facebook resources, efforts have been made to collect clothing and other necessities, for those affected by the fire. -
Jan 15 2022 Bennett Recognized for Service
At the January 5th City Council meeting, Jonathan Bennett was recognized and commended for his thirteen years of service as a Councilman for the City of Haleyville. Although retiring his position, Jonathan continues his contributions and service to our community as a Board Member of the Health Care Authority of Haleyville and Winston County, and as an local entrepreneur, creating employment opportunities and quality products.
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Jan 15 2022 Milk and Bread
This is a repost from February 2011:
For many years, whenever snow has been forecast for Haleyville, many people, particularly the older citizens, rushed to the super markets to buy milk and bread. Young people, “Yankees” and other well-meaning folks laughed at us grey-haired “fools.” I do not even drink milk, but I bought a gallon anyway just before the last snow storm a couple of weeks ago. Five inches stopped traffic and kept kids out of schools for five days.
The reason for this unique phenomenon of disappearing milk and bread from the grocery shelves goes back to 1958. The following account is based on a real life experience. Continue reading
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ORDINANCE NO. 2022-01 Series 2020-A Bond Proceeds Agreement
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-01
AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE A SERIES 2020-A BOND PROCEEDS AGREEMENT AMONG THE HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY OF HALEYVILLE AND WINSTON COUNTY, ALABAMA, WINSTON COUNTY, ALABAMA, AND THE CITY OF HALEYVILLE, ALABAMA
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BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Haleyville, Alabama (the “City Council”), as governing body of the City of Haleyville, Alabama (the “City”), that the City, having reviewed the Series 2020-A Bond Proceeds Agreement (the “Agreement”), by the City and The Health Care Authority of Haleyville and Winston County, Alabama (the “Authority”), and Winston County, Alabama, as presented to the City, hereby: (a) approves, authorizes and confirms the representations of fact, agreements and obligations of the City in, and the terms and provisions of, the Agreement; (b) authorizes and directs the officers of the City to (i) execute, under seal, and deliver the Agreement in form and of content as presented to the City with such changes (by addition or deletion) as shall not create an additional, or extend or increase any present, obligation of the City under the Agreement and as such officers shall approve by execution and delivery thereof, and (ii) take such action, and execute and deliver such certificates and documents, at such times and in such form and manner, as shall be required by applicable law, legal counsel to the City, or otherwise necessary, to establish the validity, or effect the purposes, of the Agreement; (c) repeal the provisions of any resolution, order, or ordinance of the City to the extent any thereof are inconsistent or in conflict with the terms and purposes of this Resolution; and (d) provide this Resolution is effective immediately.
After said Ordinance had been discussed and considered in full by the Council, it was moved by Councilmember _____________ that the Ordinance be now placed upon its final passage and adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilmember _____________. The question being put as to the adoption of said motion and the final passage and adoption of the Ordinance, the roll was called with the following results:
Ayes: Ken Sunseri, Mayor
Drew Thrasher
Julie “Boo” Brooks
Blue Russell
Dr. Ray Boshell
Brian Berry
Nays:None
The Mayor thereupon declared said motion carried and the Ordinance passed and adopted as introduced and read.
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City Council Meeting
The Haleyville City Council met Tuesday, January 4, 2022.
The following Resolutions and Ordinance, were discussed, voted on, and approved:
- RESOLUTION #2022-01 for Change Order No. 2
- RESOLUTION #2022-02 Industrial Access Road Improvement
- RESOLUTION # 2022-3 Opioid Settlement
- ORDINANCE NO. 2022-01 Series 2020-A Bond Proceeds Agreement
Investigator Collins, Investigator for the Haleyville Police Department, informed the Council of a January 25th Community Watch meeting at 6:00pm in the courtroom at City Hall. Anyone interested in participating, or possibly heading up a Community Watch in your own neighborhood, please feel free to attend.
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RESOLUTION # 2022-3 Opioid Settlement
RESOLUTION # 2022-3
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF HALEYVILLE TO JOIN THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AS PARTICIPANTS IN THE ENDO SETTLEMENT
WHEREAS, the opioid epidemic continues to impact communities in the United States, the State of Alabama, and the City of Haleyville, Alabama.
WHEREAS, the City of Haleyville has suffered harm and will continue to suffer harm as a result of the opioid epidemic;
WHEREAS, the State of Alabama and some Alabama local governments have filed lawsuits against opioid manufacturers, distributors, and retailers (“Opioid Litigation”);
WHEREAS, the State of Alabama has entered into a Settlement Agreement with Endo Health Solutions Inc. and Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Endo”), which includes the claims for the State of Alabama’s local governments, and the City of Haleyville finds the terms of the Settlement Agreement acceptable and in the best interest of the community;
WHEREAS, the State of Alabama has proposed an Endo Settlement Sign-On Agreement to the local governments and the City of Haleyville finds the terms of the Sign-On Agreement acceptable and in the best interest of the community;
WHEREAS, the Settlement Agreement and Sign-On Agreement detail the allocation of Settlement Funds, which the City of Haleyville finds acceptable and in the best interest of the community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HALEYVILLE, ALABAMA,
Section 1. That the City of Haleyville finds that participation in the Endo Settlement, Settlement Agreement and Sign-On Agreement is in the best interest of the City of Haleyville and its citizens because such a plan would ensure an effective structure for the commitment of Settlement Funds to abate and seek to resolve the opioid epidemic.
Section 2. That the City of Haleyville hereby expresses its support for the Endo Settlement and allocation and use of Settlement Funds as generally described in the Settlement Agreement and Sign-On Agreement.
Section 3. That the City of Haleyville’s Mayor (“Mayor”) is hereby expressly authorized to execute the Endo Settlement Sign-On Agreement and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any formal agreements necessary to implement the Endo Settlement and plan for the allocation and use of Settlement Funds.
Section 4. That the Mayor is hereby expressly authorized to execute any formal agreement and related documents evidencing the City of Haleyville’s agreement to the settlement of claims [and litigation] specifically related to Endo.
Section 5. That the Mayor is authorized to take such other action as necessary and appropriate to effectuate the City of Haleyville’s participation in the Endo Settlement.
Section 6. This Resolution is effective upon adoption, the welfare of the City of Haleyville, Alabama requiring it.
ADOPTED this the 4th day of January, 2022.
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RESOLUTION #2022-01 for Change Order No. 2
RESOLUTION #2022-01
WHEREAS the City of Haleyville is currently working on the 2020 Neighborhood Improvements, 7th Avenue South – Mineral Springs Apartments, Streets, Drainage, Water, and Sanitary Sewer, CDBG Project No. LR-CM-CP-20-021, AND
WHEREAS the Contractor, Robinson & Sons Construction Services, Inc., has requested to be reimbursed for items listed in Change Order No. 2, including 6-inch and 8-inch ductile iron epoxy lined sewer pipe and 6-inch sewer pipe sleeve, additional pipe support, and stainless steel “L” brackets, additional curb and gutter, and concrete drive.
WHEREAS these materials, additional work completed and additional work to be completed, and time extension described in Change Order No. 2 amount to $39,702.00 and 38 calendar days.
WHEREAS the Project Engineer, Calvin Cassady, P.E. of The Cassady Company, Inc., has reviewed and approved Change Order No. 2 for the extension of contract time.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Haleyville, that Mayor Ken Sunseri is hereby authorized to execute Change Order No. 2 (to be made a part of this Resolution) for the 2020 Neighborhood Improvements, 7th Avenue South – Mineral Springs Apartments, Streets, Drainage, Water, and Sanitary Sewer, CDBG Project No. LR-CM-CP-20-021.
Adopted and approved this the 4th day of January 2022.
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RESOLUTION #2022-02 Industrial Access Road Improvement
RESOLUTION #2022-02
WHEREAS the City of Haleyville proposes to improve the existing industrial access road in Botush Industrial Park that will benefit Bassett Furniture Industries who is making a $5 million capital investment, creating 60 new jobs, and retaining 36 current jobs, and
WHEREAS the City of Haleyville, Alabama intends to apply for funding of $276,650.00 through the Alabama Industrial Access Road and Bridge Corporation to improve the existing industrial access road in Botush Industrial Park, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Haleyville, that the City of Haleyville, Alabama is authorized to submit an application to the Alabama Industrial Access Road and Bridge Corporation for funding of $276,650.00 to improve the industrial access road in Botush Industrial Park.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the application be submitted for and on behalf of the City of Haleyville by its Mayor, Ken Sunseri, who is authorized by this Resolution to sign the application and any related forms or documents on behalf of the City of Haleyville.
Adopted and approved this 4th day of January 2022.