Algood Council Requests Revised Public Works Paving Plan
The Algood City Council requested a revised street paving plan after discovering that initial bids for several city roads far exceeded the current budget. Algood Vice Mayor Luke Hill said the Public Works Department needs to prioritize which streets are in most dire need of repaving. Hill said the department should include public input into […]
Algood Elect To Rebid Public Works Shop Roof Repair
Algood will rebid a project to repair the roof on the city’s public works shop, hoping to also get guttering updated. The lone bid was an estimated $61,871. The project will consist of re-leveling the roof and improving drainage. Algood Public Works Director Walt Bradshaw said the roof is at least 28 years old and […]
Algood Council Approves New Septic Cleaning Equipment
Algood will purchase a hydro-excavator to help with sewer line cleaning and valve maintenance. Public Works Director Walt Bradshaw said the machine cleans sewer lines by pumping water through sewer lines to break up debris. When the debris is broken up, the machine vacuums it back into the tank for disposal. “Here lately, we’ve been […]
Bradshaw Reappointed To Algood Public Works
Algood City Council voted 3-1 Tuesday night to reappoint Walt Bradshaw as Algood’s Public Works Director. Ruby Hawkins voted against the motion Tuesday. She said during a Monday work session that she thought the city should advertise the opening, before making a decision. Bradshaw resigned last month, concerned that his hiring had led to discontent […]
Algood Approves Authorization To Purchase $130k Backhoe
Algood City Council approved a purchase for a $130,952 backhoe, some $20,000 under budget. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the new Thompson Cat backhoe would replace the 20-year-old John Deere Model. “Instead of going with John Deere this time, Mr. Bradshaw and I talked about going with Thompson Cat just because they’re a local dealer, […]
