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Ashville City Council approves software contract, tree-removal work and ordinance waiving youth-football fees
Summary
At its Sept. 16 meeting, the Ashville City Council approved a new water billing contract with gWorks, a $7,500 tree-removal contract, a $500 donation to Ashville Middle School, two resolutions and Ordinance 2024-016 waiving fees for youth football games; several items were approved unanimously.
The Ashville City Council on Sept. 16 approved a series of routine items, including a new water billing contract, a tree-removal contract, two resolutions and an ordinance to waive fees for youth football games.
Mayor Derrick Mostella presided over the meeting. Councilmember Denise Williams moved to approve gWorks as the water department’s new billing software at $4,900 per year pending legal approval; Councilmember Robin Bowlin seconded and the motion carried with all councilmembers voting yes. City Clerk Chrystal St. John had recommended postponing a dedicated city mobile app because the new billing software includes a notifications feature.
The council approved a $7,500 contract with Harris Tree Service to remove a downed tree on 5th Street, an adjacent standing tree and two large limb piles on 6th Avenue. Councilmember Robin Bowlin moved the measure and Councilmember Denise Williams seconded; the vote was unanimous.
The council also approved a $500 donation to Ashville Middle School for its Peer Helpers program and voted to table an appointment to the Zoning Board of Adjustments (to replace Eloise Williams, term through 06/05/2026) until the Oct. 7, 2024 meeting.
Councilmembers suspended the rules of order to consider Ordinance 2024-016, which waives business license and permit fees for all youth football games during the 2024 season. Councilmember Denise Williams moved to suspend the rules; Councilmember Edward Roscoe Lane seconded. A roll call vote to suspend the rules and a subsequent vote to adopt the ordinance were recorded as unanimous.
The council adopted Resolution 2024-018 related to an ADEM ARPA award and Resolution 2024-019 establishing fees for copies of public records. Councilmember Robin Bowlin moved to approve payment of the bills due; Councilmember Edward Roscoe Lane seconded and the council approved the payments.
The meeting concluded with routine announcements, including the next council meeting scheduled for Oct. 7, 2024, and was adjourned by unanimous vote.
