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allowing its police force to assist Birmingham during the World Games 2022, councilors here got a second bite at the apple, this time voting to approve the ordinance as written.

That means that Irondale will send seven officers and four vehicles to support security efforts at the ongoing World Games.

Councilors voted 4-0 to approve the measure, which hit a snag during Tuesday night’s regular session as council member Cindy Cuellar objected, in part, due to transgender-inclusive language in an interlocal agreement between the Birmingham Police Department and the Irondale PD.

The initial measure was taken up under unanimous consent during a regular council meeting, and Cuellar was the lone no vote to accept the amendment as it was written.

Cuellar did not attend Thursday’s special called meeting. Attempts to reach her for comment Thursday afternoon were unsuccessful.

During Thursday’s meeting, the item only needed majority affirmation to pass, as it was considered a “second reading” of the agreement.

“We only needed three members (to form a quorum), said Council President David Spivey. “Obviously, all four of us that were here today found time in our schedules to do that, so I’m thankful for their presence.”

Spivey said that the opportunity to support Birmingham in the World Games was an opportunity for the city, and did not want to speculate on the failure of the agreement to pass under unanimous consent.

“I would let the record of what’s already occurred speak for itself,” Spivey said.

Council member Robert Box agreed, saying that Tuesday’s 4-0 vote “speaks for itself.” Box moved that the council accept the agreement with Birmingham without amendments, and Aaron Sims seconded the motion, and the motion carried with no objections.

The seven officers and four patrol vehicles used to support BPD during the World Games will not affect how the police department covers the city, Police Chief Jason Wiggins said.

“These guys who are working are working their off days,” Wiggins said. “It will not affect any coverage currently assigned in the city.”

Cuellar originally voiced concerns over the wording of the contract on Tuesday and proposed amending the agreement.

The first amendment to the contract Cuellar requested was to add verbiage clarifying that Irondale Police officers would be driving any Irondale Police vehicles provided for the World Games. Secondly, Cuellar asked to strike portions of the agreement that said the city of Irondale would not discriminate against hiring officers based on gender identity while under the timeframe of the agreement.

Her motion Tuesday to pass the agreement with amendments or portions struck from it failed 2-3.

Crystal McGough contributed to this report.

Photo by Bobby Mathews

July 13 - 19, 2022 Pet-themed Movie on The Mall sure to be ‘doggone’ fun

From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce invites kids of all ages to enjoy a “doggone” good time at a pet-themed Movie on The Mall featuring the popular 2021 release, “Clifford the Big Red Dog.”

Admission is free, and pets with well-trained humans are welcome.

Set for July 15, the evening will begin with kids’ activities, food trucks, and booth vendors at 5:30 p.m. on The Mall in the heart of Trussville’s Cahaba Project neighborhood. The movie will begin at 7:45 p.m.

Presenting sponsor for the event is Pet Supplies Plus-Trussville, and owner Chase Foster can hardly wait. “We’re thrilled to be partnering with the Trussville Chamber on this fun event,” Foster said. “This is a great opportunity to get together with family and friends, and there’ll be lots of things to keep the kids busy and happy. We’ll have hotdogs, popcorn, giveaways, photo ops, and more, so it’ll be one big party. We hope everybody will want to join in.”

Booth space at this event will be made available to chamber members only, free of charge. But in lieu of a participation fee, each vendor is expected to provide a free kids’ activity. For details, call the chamber office or email lesley. muncher@trussvillechamber. com.

Pinson

From front page

CPFD Capt. Chris Horn stepped up to the podium to introduce Chief Alex Nabors as CPFD’s sixth chief in the history of the fire district.

“He has been with us over 28 years,” Horn said. “… He has climbed the ranks from being a fire medic, hired with us part-time, to now being the fire chief. He has hit every rank there is.”

Nabors succeeds former Chief William Eugene Coleman, who retired in April after 43 years of service.

“I’m honored to be the fire chief of the Center Point Fire District,” Nabors said. “I look forward to our future. … One of my biggest plans that we’re planning on doing is an assessment of our abilities. So we’re going to assess where we are, what we have, what we can offer you (the city). Then I want to get with you and do a needs assessment. What is it you need from us? What do you want from us?”

Nabors assured the council that he was not planning to change the dynamic of the relationship between the city and the fire district, but rather wants to help maintain and build upon the already existing foundation.

“I really look forward to this relationship,” he said. “… Chris Horn and others have been with you for a long time. If you’ve seen their face, you know them. Part of what I want is that to continue. … You’ve already got relationships; I’m not coming in wanting to change all that and say I’m in charge … I have a great group of people that work with me – and I say with me, not for me – and without them, none of this is possible. So, I look forward to all of this.”

Mayor Joe Cochran and the city council members welcomed and congratulated Nabors on his promotion. Cochran also informed Nabors that, while most of the council resides in Palmerdale’s Fire District, one council member is within Center Point’s district, though the two fire districts frequently offer one another assistance.

Nabors said that the relationship between the Center Point and Palmerdale fire districts is “almost seamless.”

“Pinson’s really the example of how what shouldn’t be able to work is working seamlessly,” he said. “We want to make sure that whole relationship continues.”

During pre-council, Capt. Horn made a request to the council for financial assistance to replace a non-working air conditioning unit at CPFD Station #2, located in Pinson, in the amount of $9,870. A motion made by Councilor John Churchwell, during the regular meeting, to approve the funds for the AC unit passed unanimously.

Under the Public Comments portion of the meeting, musician and film producer DieDra Ruff informed the council that she has officially founded the Pinson Valley Arts Council.

“I’ve done my paperwork, I’ve got it all registered (and) I am hereby the founder of Pinson Valley Arts Council,” Ruff said. “Our goal with the Arts Council is to be – obviously a nonprofit organization – to provide resources and activities, city-wide events, dealing with arts, theater, dancing, music and any type of entertainment. Also, we want to create activities that are for all ages.”

Ruff said that she is still looking for two more board members, as well as a facility for the Arts Council.

In other business, the council approved the following:

• Ordinance 2022-13, annexing 7520 Faucett Cut

Off Road into the city of

Pinson • Resolution 22-25, declaring grass/weeds to be a public nuisance at 7338

Plantation Road

Upcoming events:

• July 8 – Movies in the

Park: Trolls • July 25 – Center Point

Fire District’s annual golf tournament at Grayson

Valley Country Club • 13 – Rock School Centennial Celebration, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • 13 – 50th anniversary celebration of First Baptist

Church of Pinson’s daycare/kindergarten at Bicentennial Park

The next meeting of the Pinson City Council will be Thursday, July 21, at Pinson City Hall. Pre-council will begin at 6:15 p.m. and the regular meeting will begin at 7 p.m.

CPFD Chief Alex Nabors

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