Algood council adopts resolution honoring Ron Graves; administrator reports events, staffing and a police commendation

The Algood City Council adopted Resolution 365-2497 recognizing former councilman Ron Graves for his service from September 2020 to September 2024, citing achievements that include equipment and software upgrades for city services, a City Charter update, municipal code work in 2023, parks and infrastructure projects, and acquisition of a new fire engine. Mayor Bor read the resolution and the council approved it after first suspending the formal reading earlier in the meeting.

City Administrator’s report: The administrator announced a free back-to-school event on Sept. 21 at Algood City Park hosted by the CRMC Foundation in conjunction with the Carmen Fund. The administrator reported three new firefighters have joined the department (names and origins are given in the transcript as "firefighter graph" from Illinois, "firefighter Ashley" from Florida, and "firefighter pedo," noted as an advanced EMT from Monter Fire Department) and said the city's community risk reduction plan has been submitted to the state for review. Public Works updates included ongoing patching, construction of a new salt shed at the shop and landscaping work near the post office.

Public-safety report and commendation: The administrator and police leadership reported the department handled roughly 400 calls for service and issued 128 citations in the month. Council publicly commended Officer Matthew Hunter after he responded to a bicycle incident in which he applied a tourniquet; the injured young man was airlifted to Vanderbilt and the administrator said the officer’s quick action likely saved the life of the youth.

Public comment: A member of the public asked whether the Oct. 26 Fall Festival at the ball field is a city event or private; staff said they would follow up with details on sign-up. The meeting concluded after a motion to adjourn.