Holtzclaw, Strong donate to Madison fire, police
MADISON – Christmas is still about six months away, but Madison City Council received two major gifts on July 24.
Sen. Bill Holtzclaw donated $10,000 for defibrillators for Madison Fire and Rescue Department. Madison County Commission Chairman Dale Strong donated $6,000 for bulletproof vest for police officers.
Major payments for regular and periodic bills included these items:
* One Kubota mower, cemetery maintenance, $10,416.66.
* OMI Inc., $450, Garner Street drainage improvements; $4,200, geotechnical engineering services rendered for Dublin Pool air-supported covering.
* Miller & Miller, $111,057.47, removal/installation of curbs and gutters, parking lot and landscaping for Downtown Streetscape Phase III.
* Holzheimer Bolek & Meehan, $14,742.55, architectural and engineering services for Madison Public Library.
* Air-supported pool structure, $6,870.
Mayor Paul Finley said Madison Schools Growth Impact Committee members have been selected. The group will formulate recommendations for the city to sustain the caliber of Madison City Schools’ work, particularly in light of needed funding and exponential increases in enrollment from new residential construction. (www.madisonal.gov/schoolgrowth)
Public works has been following up with Republic Services for bulk waste pickup. Collection on routes and routes will be caught up by July 26, Finley said. Bridge construction on Mill Road is behind schedule, and a chance exists that construction work will not be finished by Aug. 7 when MCS resumes classes.
City Administrator Taylor Edge suggested moving glass recycling collection from Discovery Middle School to the former car wash property just north of City Hall on Hughes Road. District 1 Councilwoman Maura Wroblewski pointed out that a large dumpster in the heart of the city could be an eyesore and suggested an Eagle Scout project to plant trees or shrubs to shield the recycling.
Wroblewski also reported on her Town Hall meeting at West Madison Elementary School and a drug awareness seminar in Huntsville that discussed the opioid epidemic.
Council President Tommy Overcash said ADA compliance funds are being used for sidewalk improvements on Highland Drive. Andre Coleman was placed by board acclamation to Place 5 on Madison Water & Wastewater Board.
Engineering director Gary Cheyoweth received approval for including Greenbrier Woods, Phase V, in the city’s maintenance program, along with renewal of software license with Bentley Systems Inc. for $5,861.
A public hearing will be held for Ejikeme I. Ndefo’s request with Hello Cab Company to operate two taxicabs in Madison.
Council approved planning director Mary Beth Broeren’s utility and draining easement request to allow construction of a Fairfield Inn, south of Madison Boulevard and west of Hughes Road.
Recreation director Corey Alford said MCS Superintendent Robby Parker requested the city delay installation of the air-supported pool structure at Dublin until October 2017 to avoid conflict with swimming schedules.
Henrietta King with Madison Dolphins Swim Team gave a status report in connection with their facilities use agreement at Dublin Park pools.
Madison Chamber of Commerce Director Pam Sparks reminded residents about Madison Business Expo and Kid’s Day on July 29 at Hogan Family YMCA. Attractions will include a dunking tank with Mayor Finley and MCS Assistant Superintendent – Operations Eric Terrell.
