The Haleyville City Council met Monday with Mayor Sunseri and Councilman Bennefield absent. Mayor Pro Tem Richard Bittinger presided with a quorum of four. The Council approved Mayor Ken Sunseri to enter into a contract with the low bidder in the amount of $762,880.00 to award this project to Double Diamond Construction Company, Inc. to construct the 2018 Neighborhood Improvements, (6^th, 7^th, 8^th, and 9^th Avenue, 22^nd and 24^th Street), Streets, Drainage, Water, and Sanitary Sewer, CDBG Project.

The Council approved the low bid for Phase I – Drainage Improvements from Lakeshore Drive to Armory Property in the amount of $39,300.00 to award this project to Mark Burrell to construct the Forest Park Drainage Improvements, Phase I, for the City of Haleyville, Alabama.

The Council approved a one-time salary adjustment during the month of December to reward longevity in the workplace. All part-time employees will receive $50, full-time $75 plus $10 for each year of continuous employment.

It was noted in the meeting Mayor Sunseri had hired Sara Harbin as a part-time Class 2 dispatcher and A.J. Brown as a full-time Class 2 dispatcher. Hayden Southern was transferred from full-time to part-time status.

The next regular scheduled meeting of the Haleyville City Council will be Monday, July 15, 5:30 p.m. at the Haleyville City Hall.

The Haleyville City Schools Board of Education met Tuesday, June 25 with the new President of the Board, Donna Jones presiding. The Board approved the operation bills for May in the amount of $1,356,724.85. The Board also approved policies, handbooks, guides, meal prices, sports schedules, the purchase of 220 Chromebooks for the HES and HMS for $44,850.00 and a 4% pay raise for the teachers. Two field trips and two fundraisers were also approved. A total of 27 personnel actions was approved, which included seven resignations, two medical leaves, several transfers and new hires including a probationary contract of Davey Reed as Haleyville High School Principal.

A special award was presented to Jon Luke Sauls on winning the Alabama Association of School Board’s “Road to Success” 1st Place Video for Haleyville High School!

The Haleyville Police Department is investigating the death of a 2-year-old boy reportedly brought to the Lakeland Community Hospital Sunday morning, June 23. The boy allegedly died of an accidental self-inflicted gunshot.  The boy’s body was sent to the State Forensic Lab in Huntsville.

The victim of the shooting has been identified as 2-year old Tripp, son of Bill and Alicia Hood.

A two-vehicle crash Friday at 4:20 p.m., June 21, 2019, has claimed the life of a Double Springs man. Jonathan Gunter, age 28, was killed when his Ford F150 truck collided with a tractor-trailer truck. Gunter was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred on AL 13 near the 252-mile marker, 13 miles north of Eldridge. Nothing further is available as Alabama State Troopers continue to investigate.

The paving continues through Friday on 20th Street and 20th Avenue in Haleyville.

POSITION AVAILABLE: PART-TIME RADIO DISPATCHER CLASS 2

Job Qualifications: Must be a high school graduate or equivalent. Must have the ability to become proficient in the operations of communication equipment. Must be able to take detailed phone messages. Must be at least 19 years of age. Must have no criminal record (excluding minor traffic citations) Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

12 Hour shifts (5:30 am – 5:30 pm) (5:30 pm – 5:30 am)

Pay $10.50 – $11.55 (Depending On Experience)

Applications may be picked up at the Haleyville City Hall or the Haleyville Police Department (205-486-2427). E.O.E – A.D.A.

As storms moved through Northwest Alabama late Wednesday and early Thursday morning. Several trees were reported down in the Haleyville, Ashridge, and Lynn areas. Members of the Lynn Fire and Rescue were out most of the night removing trees which had fallen and blocked Highway 5 and County Road 25. No buildings were reported damaged and no one was injured from the high winds and storms.

Work began Wednesday, June 19 on 20th Street on a repaving project from CVS to the HHS football field and 20th Avenue. The stripping and paving should be complete by Friday, June 21. If you travel in the area, look for the men with the signs to guide you through.

The Haleyville City Council met Monday, June 17 with a minimum quorum of four including Mayor Sunseri with Jonathan Bennett and Drew Thrasher absent.  The Council approved the operation bills and purchase orders for May in the amount of $429,574.84. The low bid was approved from Columbus Fencing for fencing at the Haleyville Airport and an airport improvement funding application was also approved. A five-year contract extension was approved for the red 9-1-1 phone currently on display at the National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, D.C.

The Council approved following the lead of the state and declaring Friday, July 5, a City Holiday for this year only.

Mayor Sunseri discussed the problem of trashy property throughout the city. He stated he had a list of 45 houses and properties which needed to be cleaned up but getting the property owners to do so was a major problem. The City cannot legally do the work but can assist with cleanup from curbs once the property has been torn down or placed in an accessible location. Another problem is one of the brush trucks is presently out of service for repairs.

The next scheduled City Council meeting will be Monday, July 1, 5:30 p.m. at the Haleyville City Hall.