City Buys Truck, Changes Cell Phone Service

Mayor Larry Hart gives the thumbs up as Aldermen (from left) Larry Bell, Phillip Tallant, Donald Gray, and Bobby Cox (just out of frame) vote to sign with Cellular South for cell phone service. – Photo by Jack Gurner

WATER VALLEY – The City has a new pick-up truck and a new cell phone service provider after a brief meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen Oct. 20.

The session was called on short notice mainly to purchase a used 2007 GMC three-quarter ton pickup for the Electric Department. The vehicle has 20,425 miles on the odometer and cost $12,500.

“Joe (Newman) has inspected it and says it is in excellent shape. The reason I called the meeting is he doesn’t believe it is going to be there long,” Mayor Larry Hart said.

The new vehicle will replace one that was purchased several years ago from TVA surplus. “It has finally played out,” Hart said.

Aldermen also voted to sign with Cellular South for cell phone service at the current state contract price. Along with saving the City money, the new provider offers additional services including lost phone replacement.

Aldermen Bobby Cox, Phillip Tallant, Larry Bell, and Donald Gray attended the less than two minute meeting Wednesday at 3 p.m. The next regular meeting is Nov. 2 at 6:30 in the City Hall boardroom.