Two subdivisions in Moody were discussed during the city council meeting last week.

Public Works Director Wayne Taylor said the Blue Ridge Subdivision was on its way to more improvements over the next several months.

Taylor said the city engineer had looked into some of issues located at the Blue Ridge Subdivision and came to the conclusion that the road would have to be built up and new ditches would have to be cut on both sides. “I received an estimated cost of $20,000 and I ask that we go ahead and allow Frank Spencer to start the bid process,” he said.

Mayor Joe Lee suggested that Spencer go forward in bidding the project with a stipulation the city can do a lot of the work in house.

Councilman Bobby Clements asked if the road would be built up enough to do away with “Lake Blue Ridge,” a problem he said occurs when heavy rains come through the area. Taylor said by raising the road and cutting in the ditches, the area should allow for water to continue under Hwy 411 and out of the area.

“It has always been a problem, but with the winter we had it has gotten to be a mess,” said Mayor Lee. “We have had to use gravel in order for folks to get in and out.”

The city council approved opening the bid process for the location.

Mayor Lee also spoke about Alden Glenn Subdivision adding that a developer would like to buy 40 lots within the subdivision. “As part of that we have had meetings with city engineer, myself and the city attorney to assess each lot in Alden Glenn for the estimated cost it will take to complete the roadway,” he said. He asked that the council approve that Spencer take the estimated cost of each lot, put it in an escrow account and at the end of the subdivision project be assured that they are able to pave the road. “Each lot that is left in Alden Glenn will be assessed of the estimated cost,” said Mayor Lee. The cost is estimated at approximately $1,000 per lot according to City Attorney Bill Weathington. “For example, if he has 40 lots, that cost will go into an escrow account and will not be used until the subdivision is completed,” he said.

The city council approved the plan subject to a few semantic changes.

Other items included:

• approving to spend $278.70 on material to build shelving for 1033 program items at the MPD to be paid for with seizure funds;

• approving to spend $715.57 to fund trip to Elgin Air Force Base and Camp Shelby, Miss. to retrieve items from 1033 program and to be paid for by using seizure funds;

• approving to spend $3,500 to purchase uniforms for patrol division from 24/7. The issue will be three pants and three shirts per patrol officer;

• approving to spend $276 on reflective traffic vests for officers from Motion Industries. Phillip Deason abstained from vote.

• approving to accept Sergeant Compton’s letter of resignation effective April 30;

• approving to post the position of Sergeant;

• approving to advertise and take applications for three police positions;

• approving three officers of the MPD to attend a local criminal investigators school at a cost of $350;

• approving the purchase of three drums of weed killer for the park and public works department at $6,591.7;

• approving $530 for elevator repair;

• approving to purchase Line X bed liners for public trucks at $425 each;

• approving the city to accept Magnolia Drive since the final seal coat has been applied. Frank Spencer recommended that the city release the bonds;

• approving to pay the EPA/ADEM Municipal Storm Water Program for the Little Cahaba River Watershed. Moody’s percentage of payment totals $15,382 for payment;

• approving emergency repair to Rescue 1 air control module for the MFD at $442.24;

• approving foam and equipment at $1,500 for the MFD;

• approving fire programs to support agreement cost at $1,040;

• approving sybatech code pal support at $300;

• approving to use World Class Cleaning to strip, seal and wax the library floor at $848. $700 was already budgeted for project;

• approving training tapes for city safety meetings at $310.