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The Trussville Tribune TRUSSVILLE • PINSON·CLAY • CENTER POINT • ARGO • SPRINGVILLE • LEEDS • MOODY
Nov. 27 - Dec. 3, 2019
Pinson Valley now one step closer to 3-peat after downing undefeated Muscle Shoals
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Trussville City Council approves change of speed limit on Valley Road, firefighters promoted
Clay Council recognizes Clay Youth cheerleaders, discusses final rendering of splash pad/playground complex
By Ronnie Hagood
By Crystal McGough
MUSCLE SHOALS — The Pinson Valley Indians defeated previously unbeaten Muscle Shoals, 26-14, on Friday to advance into the semifinals of the 2019 AHSAA state playoffs.
CLAY — The Clay City Council met Tuesday night, Nov. 26, 2019, for its regular meeting, where the council unanimously passed two proclamations in recognition of cheerleaders with Clay Youth Sports.
See PINSON VALLEY, Page 20
See CLAY YOUTH, Page 12
Moody Police partners with Flock Safety to install 7 licenseplate reader cameras
Man charged in knifepoint robbery at St. Vincent’s East Rendering of plans for site where the Rotary clock will be installed.
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
By Erica Thomas, managing editor
MOODY — The Moody Police Department is using seven Flock Safety cameras throughout the city. The cameras take still-image photos of license plates and upload them into a cloud, accessible to law enforcement.
TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville City Council approved a measure to change the speed limit on the new Valley Road extension, to 40 mph. Along the road, there are speed limit changes ranging from 30 mph to 40 mph. The new ordinance will change the speed limit from
See MOODY POLICE, Page 6
Trussville City Schools to enter into agreement with Trussville Police concerning SROs
Chalkville Road to Roosevelt Boulevard to 40 mph. The measure was approved during the council’s regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019. After a recommendation by the city’s Public Safety Committee, the city council also passed a resolution to add speed cushions or humps along Carrington Drive. Speeding along the roadway had been a concern to some residents and city leaders.
ROTARY CLOCK The city council approved an agreement between the mayor and the Rotary Club, concerning the Rotary Club’s donation of a clock for the redeveloped downtown area. The clock will be installed by the city and all maintenance will be the city’s responsibility, according to the agreement. The total cost of the clock and a plaque will be $27,995. The
Rotary Club will reimburse the city for the project, with a beginning sum of $10,000, then will make payments of $5,000 annually. LONGEVITY PAY A resolution for longevity pay was passed, allowing a bonus for employees who work for the city for five or more years. See COUNCIL, Page 4
$175k grant to go towards revamp of ball fields in Trussville
See MAN CHARGED, Page 5
R & R Burgers in Springville closing, but new restaurant coming soon
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville City School system is working with the Trussville Police Department, on a proposed agreement outlining the responsibilities of School Resource Officers (SROs) and formalizing the service.
SPRINGVILLE — R & R Burgers in Springville is closing for good on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. In a Facebook post, the restaurant said the location will be turned into a new location in January.
See SRO, Page 6
See R & R BURGERS, Page 15
St. Clair County Superintendent focusing on improving state report card grade By Erica Thomas, managing editor
ASHVILLE — The St. Clair County Board of Education is putting an emphasis on improving its state report card score. In 2019, the school system improved from 84 to 87. See ST. CLAIR, Page 5
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Leeds Council passes ALDOT agreement in Friday morning meeting From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — Trussville’s Parks and Recreation Department is using a $175,000 grant to revamp ball fields behind the Trussville Public Library. The fields, which used to be used for girls’ softball games, have been used as practice fields in recent years. The Land, Water Conserva-
tion Fund grant from the Alabama Department of Community and Affairs (ADECA) will be matched by the city to add new fencing, lighting and exercise equipment to the greenway near the fields. Parks and Recreation Director David Vinson said the grant was the last of three to upgrade the area behind the library. The playground and bathroom area were also built from grant money.
“We got this grant this year after three years of trying,” said Vinson. “The city is matching $175,000 and the county has already kicked in $10,000. So, we plan on spending $360,000 to redo it.” The assorted exercise equipment along the greenway is something Vinson said will attract people to the area. “Exercise equipment has become popular among cities.
People can get a little exercise while they’re walking,” he said. “What we’re really excited about is that it cleans up that area. You’ve got the new playground, the bathroom facility, the greenway and the pretty Senior Center and then you’ve got these old softball fields.” The city has put bids out on the work for lighting and fencing.
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By Nathan Prewett
The Leeds City Council met on Friday morning following a postponement from its regular Monday night meeting on Nov. 18 when three members were absent and a quorum was not met. A regular meeting earlier this month on Nov. 4 was canceled. See ALDOT, Page 6
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