By Terry Schrimscher
SPRINGVILLE The mood quickly changed during the March 1, 2021 meeting of the Springville City Council, after Mayor Dave Thomas called for a voice vote to adjourn and left the chamber roughly 14 minutes into the session.
“Next would be the resolution to engage legal counsel,” said Thomas. “There’s been no discussion. This is somewhat of a blindside. I have no idea what’s going on. So, with that I am going to move that we adjourn,” he said. “Mr. Parker seconds. All those in favor vote aye. ‘Aye.’ Those opposed, no. The ayes have it. We’re adjourned.”
By Terry Schrimscher
SPRINGVILLE Mayor Dave Thomas discussed several pending issues with the Springville City Council during a work session at City Hall on Monday, Feb. 22, including a possible resolution in support of the jail in the neighboring city of Ashville.
The proposed resolution would mirror statements from Ashville and other St. Clair County communities in response to speculation about the potential closure of the jail facility in Ashville.
“It’s going to affect departments on the I-59 corridor. Argo, Springville, Ashville and Steele,” said Springville Police Chief Wayne Walton. “If Steele has to take someone to Pell City, they are gone for two hours. If we have to take someone, we’re looking at an hour and a half,” he said.
By Terry Schrimscher
SPRINGVILLE A group of concerned home buyers from the Archer’s Cove development in Springville addressed Springville Mayor Dave Thomas and members of the City Council on Monday night, February 1, after the regular council meeting.
The group, including real estate agents involved in the purchase of the homes, was seeking certificates of occupancy from the city needed to close on their purchases before moving into the development. The Mayor and Council, along with City Attorney Charlie Waldrep, met in executive session at the end of the regular city council meeting to discuss the issue, among other concerns, prior to meeting with the buyers and their representatives after the council meeting.
By Terry Schrimscher
SPRINGVILLE The Springville City Council held a special session to pass an ordinance during the Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 work session to limit certain traffic on Purple Heart Boulevard, the roadway off Highway 174, near the BP station at Interstate 59.
The ordinance, requested by council member Herbert Toles, was in response to a recent influx of dangerous traffic flowing into nearby neighborhoods.
“Big trucks have been coming through and getting up on the sidewalks and tearing down signs,” said Toles. “It’s a mess.”
Councilman Toles represents District 1 which includes the neighborhood most affected by the large trucks.
The new ordinance was prompted by the recent increase in traffic through the neighborhood and recent incidences where large trucks have gotten onto the narrow roads and have been unable to turn around. One recent event required considerable city resources to remedy.