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Moody City Council approves walking-trail engineering, multiple vehicle and equipment repairs
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At its May 22, 2023 meeting the Moody City Council unanimously approved engineering for a walking trail along the Little Cahaba River and a series of vehicle and equipment repairs and purchases, and recognized a local high‑school state track champion.
The Moody City Council on May 22, 2023 approved engineering work for a proposed walking trail along the Little Cahaba River and signed off on a set of routine equipment repairs and vehicle purchases.
Mayor Joe Lee opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. and the council quickly moved through the agenda. Council Member Nick Rutledge moved to approve the published agenda; Council Member Lynn Crowe seconded and the motion carried. The council approved the minutes of May 8, 2023 on a motion from Council Member Matt Morris, seconded by Council Member Lynn Taylor; all present voted AYE except Council Member Nick Rutledge, who abstained.
The council recognized Moody High School junior Talan Smith for winning individual state championships in the 100-, 200- and 400‑meter dashes. Reece Smith introduced newly appointed Police Officer Joshua Clinkscales to the council and visitors.
On finance and procurement items, the council approved a set of maintenance and replacement actions: parts to repair city car #332 from O'Reilly Auto Parts at a cost of $1,231.91 (account 01‑513‑4502); repair of a back hoe through Thompson Tractor at a cost not to exceed $1,600 (01‑515‑2504); leak detection at the fire pumps by American Leak Detection for $599 charged to the Fire Pump Account; and replacement of bulbs, fuses and repair of athletic field lights through Poe Electric for $3,483.10 (Park and Grounds Maintenance 01‑551‑1000). Reece Smith also received approval to pursue replacement of the engine on car #343 (a 2017 Ford Explorer) for up to $6,000 while staff gather local quotes.
Council members also approved purchase of a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 from Donohoo Chevrolet for $44,338.00 to replace a 2010 Ford F‑150; the older truck will be reassigned for daily park use. The council voted to rescind Resolution R2022‑10‑24 by motion of Council Member Matt Morris, seconded by Council Member Nick Rutledge.
On a separate agenda item the council authorized the city engineer to prepare plans and engineering for a walking trail along the Little Cahaba River, using HagerCo for design services at a cost not to exceed $20,000. Council Member Linda Crowe moved the item and Council Member Nick Rutledge seconded; the motion carried unanimously.
All motions recorded in the minutes passed without recorded opposition except the May 8 minutes approval, where Council Member Nick Rutledge abstained. Mayor Joe Lee moved to adjourn at 6:10 p.m.; the meeting was later attested and approved on June 12, 2023.
Next procedural steps: implementation tasks (vendor scheduling, engineering contract finalization, and procurement for approved repairs) were not detailed in the minutes and were not assigned to specific departments in the record.