Coffeeville Aldermen Seek Grant To Replace Fire Truck

Staff Report

COFFEEVILLE – The Board of Aldermen approved the standard yearly fire contract with the county to provide fire protection outside the town limits, but within a five mile radius.

The Town will receive $5000 from the Board of Supervisors for the service, according to the minutes of the regular monthly meeting in March.

Mayor Mack Burns told the board that he is also working with the county to replace the fire department’s older model truck. Burns said that he has applied for a FEMA grant.

Among other actions at the Mar. 5 meeting, the Board of Aldermen:

• Agreed to continue a contract with Noel Allen Hughes for grass cutting services in the cemetery.

Hughes receives $600 per cutting, the minutes stated. Grass will be cut twice a month.

• Adopted a policy and procedures manual for the Police Department presented by Police Chief Mark Martin.

• Voted to accept the audit report for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2008.

According to the minutes, the only item noted by Ronnie Windham was that the town doesn’t keep a fixed inventory.

• Paid claims.

• Entered executive session to discuss a personnel item.

• Adjourned.

Present were Mayor Mack Burns, Jr., Aldermen Michael Ayers, Joe Bourn, George Miller, Bryan McCullough, Eva Longstreet, Town Clerk  Patricia Moody, Town Attorney William L. Maxey, and Police Chief Mark Martin.