LOXLEY, Alabama — All first responders in the town of Loxley will receive antibody tests for Covid-19, officials announced during the Loxley Town Council meeting on April 13.
“I believe it is important that we do this,” said Mayor Richard Teal.
Lt. Tony Lovell, chief investigator with the Loxley Police Department, who also serves as the town’s fire chief, said the tests are being provided through the Daphne Police Department.
The blood test kits will allow officials to know all first responders have or have had the Coronavirus. It will cost approximately $1,500 to test all members of the police and fire department, Lovell said.
“There’s been some delay in getting the tests, but they should arrive within the next week,” he said.
The council met for about 25 minutes on April 13, including a brief work session, which was postponed from March 30 after the state recommended that the town not split its meeting dates.
In other business, the council:
•Approved the rezoning of property on County Road 55 from A-O (agricultural – open space) to R-1-A (residential – single family). One neighboring resident spoke during a public hearing expressing concerns over drainage issues on his property. The applicant, George Fields, said those issues would be addressed before any attempt to subdivide the property.
•Approved bank loan fees for the USDA interim construction loan with Community Bank in the amount of $8,500.
•Approved payment of attorney’s fees for the USDA wastewater treatment plant project with Stone Crosby P.C. and Balsh & Bingham LLP in the amount of $2,394.
•Renewed the town’s permit for the Waste Water Treatment Plant with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
•Delayed action on cost of living adjustments for town employees.
•Waived disconnection fees for anyone who is unable to pay their utility fees due to issues from the Coronavirus.
•Renewed the town’s insurance premium with Blackmon Insurance at a cost of $153,751, an increase of $19,135 over last year. The increase was due to the purchase of new vehicles, increases in general liability, police and public official expenses, property value inflation adjustments and increased limits.
