Center Point City Council authorizes house demolition, funding for city events

The Center Point City Council, photographed in December. Photo by Sam Prickett/The Trussville Tribune.

The Center Point City Council approved the demolition of one building during Thursday night’s meeting, as well as funding for two community events scheduled for next month.

Councilor Terry Leesburg led the relatively brief meeting, filling in for Council President Roger Barlow, who was absent.

The council unanimously approved the demolition of 1933 Second Pl. NW. This decision came after the council authorized bids for other vacant houses at the last meeting, with two of them being excluded from the agenda when owners requested time to make repairs.

The council also appropriated up to $300 for City Clean Up Day, which will take place on July 11 beginning at 8 a.m. Mayor Tom Henderson said that many of the event’s volunteers were recruited from the high school for the clean up effort.

Also authorized at the meeting was $2,500 for the city’s Back to School Rally on July 14, where free backpacks and school supplies will be given out to local students.

Official Comments

After the regular business was concluded, Henderson gave his comments. He said that bids for the splash pad will open on July 10 at 2 p.m. at City Hall, and that plans for the renovation of the community center will be ready on July 2. Plans for the library will be ready on July 30 or on August 6, he said.

During the councilors’ reports, Leesburg said that the new LED lights for the gym at Hilldale are ready for installation. He also reported that sands have been poured at the football field. Councilor Bobby Scott said that the beautification awards are ongoing and encouraged the public to recommend houses to be considered for awards.

Councilor Linda Kennemur reported that the next meeting of the Neighborhood Watch will be held on July 3 with members of Center Point Fire District to give tips on firework safety. Members of the health department will also be there to discuss mosquito control. Councilor James Howell did not have a report but encouraged people in the public with trash or brush in their yards to call Advance Disposal and request removal.

Leesburg said that the farmer’s market started today at City Hall and will be held on Thursday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. to the end of August.

The next Center Point City Council will be held on June 28 with pre-council at 6:45, followed by the regular meeting at 7 p.m.