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Mulga council discusses water meters, splashpad grant, road maintenance and demolition list
Summary
During pre-council and regular sessions on Feb. 17, Mulga councilors raised questions about replacement water meters after an Itron presentation, pending splashpad grant follow-up, potholes on Woodland Ave (Jefferson County-maintained), and adding 304 Willow to the demolition list; community clean-up set for March 28.
Councilors used the pre-council portion of the Feb. 17 meeting to raise local infrastructure and public-works concerns and ask staff for follow-up.
An unidentified councilor designated in the record as Seat 3 asked whether the town has received new replacement water meters. Mayor W. Keith Varner said staff recently met with a representative from Itron to review meter options and that meter pricing and selection remain under discussion; the transcript does not record a final price or a schedule for installation.
Seat 3 also asked about the splashpad project; Mayor Varner said the town is waiting to hear from "Rod" about a grant (the transcript gives only the first name). The record does not identify Rod further or specify the grant source.
Seat 4 raised road-maintenance concerns for Woodland Avenue; Mayor Varner responded that that section of Woodland Ave is maintained by Jefferson County, indicating the county is responsible for pothole repairs there. Seat 4 also asked whether 304 Willow would be added to the town's demolition list; Mayor Varner said the town needs to compile a list of properties slated for demolition.
Other items included a report from Seat 5 of a partially burned house on Pine Avenue and an announcement that the community clean-up day is scheduled for March 28, 2026. Councilors also asked about a generator for the storm shelter (Mayor: pricing still under review), the new fire station (department seeking contractors) and park bathroom readiness (Mayor: heating and air work remains and Alabama Power must set a permanent pole before full completion). Mayor Varner said he had solicited quotes for a pre-lit Christmas tree for a lighting ceremony earlier in the meeting.
