Fire Chief Gives Council Information on Water Truck

The Aliceville City Council recently met on September 11, 2024. Mayor Pro Tem Robert Wilder called the meeting to order. Mayor Terrence Windham and Councilwoman Tayla Ball were not in attendance.
The meeting opened with prayer. Afterwards, the minutes were approved with a motion from Councilman Chris Lewis and a second from Councilman Thomas Wilkins.
The council voted to table voting on the street cutting permit until everyone could be there. It was approved to table it with a motion from Councilman Lewis and a second from Councilman Wilkins.
The council then voted to pay the city’s bills with a motion from Councilman Lewis and a second from Councilwoman Rebecca Gilliam.
Fire Chief Derrick Jones gave the council information on the amount needed to purchase a new 2024 model 2,000-gallon water truck. He said it was much needed for the city. The truck has a drop tank with it, and it will allow the pumpers to not have to leave the site. One person can operate the truck, and everything can be controlled from the cab. The council will look over the package presented and vote on it later.