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Council considers resolution requiring department heads to reside in city limits

A proposed resolution that would require City of Russellville department heads to reside in the city limits of Russellville was tabled at the Russellville City Council’s April 16 meeting.

After a brief executive session, the council returned to the meeting and approved a motion to table the proposal so that city attorney Danny McDowell can research whether such action would be legal under Alabama law.

One council member, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said he hoped to see the council vote on the issue at an upcoming meeting.

“I think going forward this is something that is important for the City of Russellville. And I’d like to see our department heads living here in town,” the councilman said.

The council member said the resolution would apply to future hirings and not be applied retroactively to current department heads.

In other action, the council:

  • Approved a resolution commending Pilgrim’s, Inc., for their employee participation in working for the City of Russellville the week of April 9-13.
  • Approved a resolution commending St. Paul CME Church for its 138th anniversary set this month.
  • Authorized the application of a 2019 Transportation Alternative Project Grant for $267,988, with an 80/20 match, for completion of the downtown sidewalk project.
  • Declared a 2005 Crown Victoria surplus property and authorized the sale of the vehicle to AMIC.
  • Approved the annexation of property located at the southeast corner of the Alabama 24/Lawrence St. intersection, next to Russell De Villa apartments. The property is owned by Mark “Yogi” Welborn.
  • Approved a bid from Aqua Marine Enterprises for installation of a community storm shelter at the John Blackwell Sports Complex.
  • Approved a contract with country music entertainer Darryl Worley for the Fourth of July Jam on Sloss Lake.
  • Approved a contract with Alabama Pyrotechnics Guild, Inc., for $13,500 for fireworks at the Jam on Sloss Lake.
  • Declared a vacancy for Operator III in the Russellville Street Department and authorized the advertisement to solicit job applications.
  • Approved a request from the RHS Marching Hundred to waive the rental fee of the A.W. Todd Centre on May 15, 2018, for its annual band banquet.
  • Approved a bid of $6,100 from Clyde Baker to paint the interior and exterior of nine storm shelters in the City of Russellville.
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