HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond Mayor Carla Hart announced at Monday evening’s Town Council meeting that the town received $98,080.13 from the American Rescue Plan. The council, in consultation with Town Attorney Dan Willingham, discussed possibilities for expenditure of the funds, which can only be used for certain types of projects.
The council agreed that costs related to sewer system repairs and upgrades, and infrastructure for the new senior center would be good choices, and approved the immediate expenditure of approximately $17,300 for a new pump and shaft for the town’s water treatment plant.
The council approved four other expenditures, from regular town funds:
- Purchase of laminate kitchen cabinets from Jeff Lambert for the Holly Pond Event Center, at a cost of approximately $4,000
- Purchase of a new refrigerator and drop ceiling tiles for the town-owned Lions Club building, after a recent inspection found deficiencies. Mayor Hart was authorized to get prices and make purchases at her discretion.
- Purchase of signs for Governors Park stating that fishing, littering and loitering are not allowed in the park. The council did not set an amount.
- Hiring of Zack Nail to be a part-time maintenance worker who will work two to three days per week, and more as needed. The council approved wages of $12.48 per hour plus Workman’s Comp.
Hart told the council that the town-owned building near Governors Park that formerly housed Middle of Nowhere Antiques is now under contract for sale. The sale should be finalized in September.
The Holly Pond Town Council meets at 6 p.m. on the first Monday of each month in the conference room at the Guy Hunt Memorial Library. The public is invited to attend.
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