By JOYANNA LOVE/ Senior Staff Writer

The Maplesville Town Council approved funding for a new Maplesville Police patrol car during its June 12 meeting.

The council approved up to $25,000 for the new vehicle. Police Chief Todd Ingram will purchase the vehicle through the state bid list. The department will be receiving some insurance money from a vehicle totaled while in pursuit. These funds will help to offset the cost of a new vehicle.

A 2009 Charger MPD car was also discussed during the meeting. An estimate for the cost to repair was presented. However, the council felt it would be better to sell the vehicle as surplus and replace it.

Action was delayed on addressing a deteriorating cross drain on County Road 10. The Chilton County Engineering Department has estimated the cost to replace the pipe at $20,000. A vote was delayed, so more information could be gathered on who is responsible for maintaining the pipe.

“The county engineer told me if the road was inside our city limits, the municipality was responsible for maintaining it.  The council was not aware of this, so they are checking in to it,” town clerk Dawn Smitherman said.

Also during the meeting, the council approved:

—  a $10,000 donation to the Maplesville High School state championship ring fund.

— the resignation of Maplesville Utilities Board member Chad Brewer. The town is looking for someone to fill his position on the board. Smitherman said potential candidates must be a Maplesville Utilities gas or water customer and can apply at the Maplesville Utilities office.

— the contract for RDS for Business License Discovery/Recovery.