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Columbiana launches cleanup campaign, forms golf cart committee and reviews city services
Summary
Mayor Davis announced a three-month Columbiana cleanup campaign, a five-person golf cart inquiry committee to study policy, and highlighted local recognition for Elvin Hill Elementary; department heads also updated the council on sewer rehabilitation and library programs.
Columbiana — Mayor Davis announced several community initiatives and service updates at the council meeting, including a three-month Columbiana cleanup campaign, formation of a golf cart inquiry committee and local recognition for school safety.
Under the cleanup campaign, the city will promote property cleanups in February, March and April, provide dumpsters at locations around town, and host a free landfill day on March 28. Mayor Davis said nuisance citations may begin in May for properties that remain noncompliant with city codes. The mayor asked residents to use the resources and noted the city will provide a list of hauling resources for those who need assistance.
The council also approved forming a five-person golf cart inquiry committee to research other communities’ policies, safety concerns and restrictions; the committee will meet and report back to council with a recommendation on whether to adopt a local golf-cart policy.
In department updates, Environmental Department head Mr. Dale said the treatment-plant rehabilitation is on track with new aeration blowers, piping into new clarifiers and concrete work for electrical panels and a UV disinfection chamber; he reported ongoing issues with debris attributed to the Alabama Therapeutic Center and said an engineer is working on a screening solution. Mr. Dale advised residents not to pour grease down household drains and said homeowners are responsible for service-line repairs while the city maintains the mainline.
Jennifer from the library reported December services valued at $38,774.80, about 1,040 visitors in January, and announced programs including Teen Art Night and a Magic Treehouse book club for children. A resident asked about progress attracting a second grocery store; city economic-development staff said outreach is ongoing.
The council welcomed D. Starky as the new full-time Main Street director; Starky said they previously worked at Caller Main Street for four and a half years.
