LOXLEY, Alabama — The town of Loxley met for a quick meeting on Monday, March 16, passing a resolution to recognize Alabama’s State of Emergency and authorize Mayor Richard Teal to close town offices when deemed necessary.
“The safety of our residents is our No. 1 priority,” Teal said. “This is a serious matter and we urge all of our residents to take extra precautions.”
Tuesday morning, Teal announced that the following areas would be closed to the public:
• Town hall (drive-up will remain open for business).
• Police Department.
• Municipal Court.
• Fire Department.
• Civic Center.
• Utility Department.
• Waste Water Treatment Plant.
• Library.
• Municipal Park Kids Playground.
In other business Monday the council:
• Approved a request from Brenna Chambless to put a library box in the park for a Cub Scout project.
• Appointed Warren Harbison as municipal court prosecutor.
• Opened a checking account with Community Bank for a USDA construction loan and authorized signers on the account.
• Approved a donation request of $300 for the Baldwin County Child Advocacy Center.
• Accepted the audited financial statements for fiscal year 2018-19.
• Approved a request from Byrd Air to replace the air conditioner at the Community Center at a cost of $3,900.
• Approved a request from Ted Brokop Homebuilder to replace the roof at the Community Center.
• Approved the purchase of reconstruction materials for the Community Center. Teal said he would get an estimate of the cost to present to the council at a later date.
• Renewed the town’s landscaping maintenance with Jerdan Services Inc.
• Approved an amendment to the town’s water tower lease agreement with Verizon Wireless.
• Approved the purchase of water meters for the town Utilities Department.
• Approved a water test well with Johnson Drilling with an estimated total cost of $19,000.
• Amended an ordinance to number council places to change wording and the date of the election.
• Approved a petition for deannexation and an easement agreement for a utility with the Blessed St. Francis Xavier Seelos Parish of Malbis.
• Approved the purchase of lights for the concession stand a the park at a cost of $2,100.
The Silverhill Town Council also met Monday night, declaring a state of emergency and the closing of all municipal buildings to the public.
“Employees will still be working and normal operations will continue,” according to a Facebook post Monday night. “Payments can be received online, and through the Dropbox on the East side of the building. “
The town library was open on Tuesday, but will be closed beginning Wednesday, according to the post.
Parks will remain open, “but please use them at your own discretion, as no additional cleaning or disinfectant procedures will take place on play structures at parks.”
“Please stay tuned to the Facebook page, as we will post updated information here. We will try and post as much community information here as we have it.
“If you, or any resident of Silverhill that you know of, is in need of help during these times, please reach out. We will do our best to help if we can, or do our best to get you with someone who can.”
