City discusses Rocky Ridge resurfacing project

Plans are moving forward to repave Rocky Ridge Road, and the city of Mountain Brook is discussing entering an agreement to take part in the project.

At its June 22 meeting, the Mountain Brook City Council discussed a project resurfacing about five miles of Rocky Ridge Road from Lorna Road to Shades Crest Road. The resolution would also authorize ALDOT to close streets as necessary for the project.

Property in Mountain Brook city limits borders one side of the road for a little over a half mile from U.S. 280. Vestavia Hills City Engineer Christopher Brady estimates that Mountain Brook may be asked to match an estimated $19,972.18 for the $1.4-million project.

Council member Jack Carl asked that the city get more information and a more clear map before making a decision about the project.

Ronnie Vaughn said that all the cities involved must approve the plan before the project is bid out.

Also at the meeting the council:

• Appointed a steering committee for the Parks/Recreation Master Plan. Committee members are Becky Rollins, Sally Worthen, Joel Eliason, Lee Riley, Ansley Balough, Kate Dodson, Henry Kilpatrick, Brian Lucas, Jamey Harris, Chuck Clark, Ashley Martin, Chris Mullins, Christopher Groom, Suzan Doidge, Nancy Sexton, David Faulkner, Leigh Ann Sisson, Bill Bowron and/or Harris Wilson, Mary Wier and/or Christi Bunn, Nimrod Long, Will Mason, Shasta Brander, Tommy Prewitt, Annie Danksy, Susan Swagler, Ruffner Page and Gina Thomas. Alice Womack recommended adding another member to represent parents of preschool-aged children. The committee’s first hearing will be Monday, June 29, and the first public meeting will be Tuesday, June 30 at City Hall.
• Recognized Carole Epstein for her upcoming retirement from the city after nearly 30 years of service as an executive assistant.
• Presented a resolution thanking David Price for his service on the Tree Commission for six years.
• Authorized a $300,000 payment from the General Fund into the city’s Section 115 Trust for retiree medical insurance for investment in accordance with the City's investment policy.
• Declared a set of library equipment surplus and authorized its sale through public Internet auction or disposal of anything not sold in an auction.

The next regular meeting of the city council will be Monday, July 13 at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 56 Church Street.