Enterprise
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Enterprise in the News
July/August 2015
July 2015
Area First Responders discuss
hurricane, disaster preparedness
at city-hosted meeting
July 1, 2015
City of Enterprise photos
Representatives of 18 city and area emegency/disaster response and recovery agencies met July 1 at the Enterprise Farmers Market to discuss their interactive roles in the event of a major hurricane or other disaster.
Brett Howard, the field representative for the Alabama Emergency Management Agency was among the guests who gave short briefings on the mission of their agencies and how they would implement response or recovery plans.
Mayor Kenneth Boswell said the meeting was extremely productive because responsders were able to get acquainted and become more familiar with how they will
Above, Alabama EMA Field Operations Director Brett Howard was among the speakers at the Enterprise Hurricane Preparedness Meeting along with, above, right, Sgt. Sam Pickett, commander of the Dothan Post of the Alabama State Troopers.
work together.
"This is part of our ongoing effort to be as prepared as we can possibly be should we face another major weather event or some other catastrophic issue," the Mayor said.
For more details about the Hurricane Preparedness Meeting, click on the link below.
Tartan Pines rezoning postoned until July 28
Planning Commission
Meeting
July 1, 2015
Southeast Sun Excerpt:
A proposed rezone of property inside the Tartan Pine Subdivision was put on hold because proper notification had not been complied with.
At a City of Enterprise Planning Commission meeting Tuesday, June 23, Enterprise Director of Engineering Services Michael Walters
advised the board to put the issue of rezoning property located on Tartan Way in the Tartan Pines Subdivision from B1
General Business
District to TH1
Townhouse District on hold until the next meeting, to be held at 4:30 p.m. July 28, because notification signage had not
been posted on the named property 15 days prior to the planning commission meeting.
For more, read the story by clicking on the link below:
Parks and Recreation Department explains new lightening detection system policy
July 10 2015
The Enteprise Parks and Recreation Department has installed ThorGuard Lightning Prediction Systems at the M.N. (Jug) Brown Center, the Enterprise Recreational Complex and Bates Memorial Stadium. Parks and Rec Director Billy Powell recently sent out a memo to coaches and others explaining how the lightning prediction system works what actions should be taken by coaches, parents and players when the system alerts them that lightning exists within the specified distance.
To read the memo, click here. For local news coverage, click on the following links.
City getting ready to play ball
July 8, 2015
The Enterprise Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for the July 12-15 Dixie Girls State Tournament. For more about how the Recreation Department is preparing, click on the following link.
2014 City Audit:
'Very well done' report' shows 'positive year' financially
July 8, 2015
Hilton Galloway of Carr, Riggs & Ingram described the City of Enterprise audit as "very well done" and commended City Clerk Steve Hicks and his staff for a "most extensive management discussion and analysis." Galloway said literally that anything anyone wants to know about the city finances can be found in the audit report.
He said the city "had a good year" financially.
The audit for FY 2014, which spanned from Oct. 1, 2013 to Sept. 30, 2014, outlines all financial activity, including cash and capital assets, bond ratings, and benefits. Galloway said the city had no "findings" that would indicate the need for corrections or adjustments.
To read the audit in its entirety, click here: 2014
For more information, click on the media links below:
Good interaction results from EPD's first-ever 'Coffee With a Cop'
July 21, 2015
For the very first time, the Enterprise Police Department hosted a "Coffee With a Cop" breakfast to encourage positive interaction between the police department and local community members. Police Chief T.D. Jones said he and Capt. Michael Moore, Lt. Jason Anderson and Sgt. Billy Haglund enjoyed meeting with citizens and answering their questions. For more, click on the links below:
City rejects bids for new
Central Fire Station renovations
July 9, 2015
The Enterprise City Council July 7 rejected renovation bids for the old Action Buick GMC dealership building at 301 Plaza Drive. The buildings at the site are designated to be the new home of the Enterprise Central Fire Station, which will be moving out of the bottom floor of the Enterprise
City of Enterprise photo
City Hall. Mayor Kenneth Boswell said the bids submitted exceeded the $800,000 originally budgeted project costs. The council agreed to rebid the project in hopes of receiving lower bids.
For more information, click on the following link(s):
The Enterprise Ledger
Personnel cuts
at Fort Rucker not as bad as could've been
July 8, 2015
Mayor Kenneth Boswell spoke to the media about his perspective on upcoming personnel cuts at Fort Rucker and the U.S. Army Aviation Center. U.S. Sen. Martha Roby announced earlier this montht that the Army determined Fort Rucker will lose 186 total Soldier authorizations by end of FY17 and an unspecified number of Department of the Army Civilians. While the United States Aviation Center of Excellence (USAACE) will lose approximately 68% of these 186 authorizations, multiple tenant organizations on Fort Rucker will be impacted and analysis is ongoing on which units will lose personnel authorizations.
For Mayor Boswell's view, click on the links below:
Dixie Tourney successful
both on and off the field
July 22, 2015
The Enterprise Parks and Recreation Department hosted the Dixie Girls State Tournament July 12-15, but all of the "action" didn't take place on the softball field. The tournament also created a positive economic outcome for many businesses throughout the city. For more information and photos, click on the following links:
City of Enterprise photos
Bid approved
for airport improvements
July 23, 2015
The Enterprise City Council accepted bids for hangar improvements at the Enterprise Municipal Airport. The $900, 451.95 bid was awarded to Wyatt Sasser Construction LLC. For more, click on the links below.
City of Enterprise photo
Fabulous Fourth Friday recognizes, celebrates Police, Fire, Rescue personnel
July 24, 2015
Southeast Sun Photo
The Enterprise Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Business Association's summer downtown festival. The theme for the July 24 event was a tribute to the city's first response units and personnel. Youngsters enjoyed climbing on and into police cars, fire trucks, ambulances and other first response vehicles. Adults enoyed asking qustions and interacting with first response personnel from the Enterprise Fire and Police Departments, and the Enterprise Rescue Squad. Those attending also had an opportunity to shop downtown businesses and see a Karate demonstration by the YMCA team. For more, click on the links below and check out the News Photo Gallery.
City of Enterprise photo
Planning Commission denies rezoning request in Tartan Pines
July 31, 2015
A proposed rezone of property inside the Tartan Pines subdivision was rejected by the Enterprise Planning Commission after an hour-long meeting during which residents expressed their opinions on the issue.
For more, click on the link below.
Southeast Sun Photo
City water supply steady
July 20, 2015
Enterprise Water Department Field Superintendent Alan Mahan says city water conservation practices, citizens following watering rules and several rainshowers over the past couple of weeks are keeping the city's water supply stable for now.
For more, click on the link below.
City water meter replacement under way
Aug. 6, 2015
The City of Enterprise Water Board will initiate a comprehensive water replacement program that will upgrade or replace approximately 10,745 meters to an automatic meter reading (AMR) system. The purpose of this effort is to upgrade the City’s water distribution system with an electronic reading capability and to replace meters that have served beyond their estimated useful lives. For more, click on the links below:
Mural brings Enterprise history to life, brings new attraction to downtown
Aug. 3, 2015
Downtown Enterprise will have a new attraction soon when Dothan artist Wes Hardin completes a mural on the side of a building at the corner of Main and W. College streets. For more, click on the following links:
Enterprise Ledger photo
Southeast Sun Photo
Parks and Rec
program
appreciated
Aug. 9, 2015
Southeast Sun photo
Enterprise Parks and Recreation Director Billy Powell, left, thanks Enterprise Mayor Kenneth Boswell for proclamation declaring the month
of July as Parks and Recreation Recognition Month at a recent city council meeting. In back are Enterprise City Councilman Kirk
Donaldson and Enterprise City Council President Al Miller.
AUGUST 2015
Declining enrollment has led to the closing of the Enterprise Parks and Recreation's long-time summer camp program.
For more, click on the following link:
Parks and Recreation Department
closes long-time summer camp
Aug. 3, 2015
Enterprise Ledger photo
Rehabilitation
work continues
on Dauphin Street Extention
Aug. 9, 2015
The rehabilitation and repaving project on Dauphin Street Extension is progressing and the first of seven phases of work is almost complete. Each phase is expected to take 30 to 45 days and the entire project is expected to be completed in about nine months, depending on weather delays.
For more, click on the following links.
Enterprise Police Department
hosts National Night Out
Aug. 8, 2015
Enterprise Police Department Clerk Samantha Leonard fingerprints Aubrey Ellis as part of activities for the EPD's National Night Out Oct. 13. National Night Out is an annual nationwide event designed to strengthen relationships in your neighborhoods, raise crime prevention awareness, and continue relationships with public safety; Police, Fire, CERT, and other emergency response agencies. The EPD hosted the event at the Enterprise Recreational Complex, where they served grilled hamburgers.
Youngsters and adults
alike got to visit with EPD officers, play games and see the police cars and the police dog. Other agencies participating included the Enterprise Fire Department, Coffee County Sheriff's Department, Alabama State Troopers and the Fort Rucker Military Police.
Farmers Market featured
on 'Live at Lunch'
Aug. 13, 2015
WTVY-TV's "Live at Lunch" hosts Devon Sellers and meterologist Evan Chickvara visited the Enterprise Farmers Market Aug. 13 to highlight the city's new open-air facility. The TV-4 crew created a "set" underneath the shady, cool pavillion and broadcast the show live with Mayor Kenneth Boswell and Community Services Coordinator Birgit Briggs as special guests. Local farmer and Enterprise Market vendor Steve Merritt was also interviewed about what the new market means to local growers. For more information and photos, click on the links below.
City of Enterprise photos
Mayor, council recognize State Champions
Aug. 18,2015
Mayor Kenneth Boswell and the Enterprise City Council recognized two of the city's youth league State Champions Aug. 18. At the council meeting, Boswell presented each player and coach with a certificate of appreciation and thanked them for earning the championship titles in their age divisions. The teams were the Dixie Single A Youth Nationsl and the DixieYouth Ozone Rookies. For information and photos, click on the links below.
City of Enterprise photos
City cancels contract
with collections agency
Aug. 14, 2015
The City of Enterprise has ended a contract with a for-profit collection agency that collects municipal fines and other court debts. For more information, click on the link below.
Turn lanes being installed
at Towne Center
Aug. 14, 2015
The State Highway Department is installing turn lanes on the 1100 block of Boll Weevil Circle. The lanes will allow traffic to more safely travel through or turn into the new shopping center, Towne Center North. For more information, click on the following link:
Hangar renovations
to begin soon
at Enterprise Airport
Aug. 23, 2015
Renovations and maintenance on several hangars at the Enterprise Municipal Airport will begin in September, city officials said. For more information on the work and the timeline, click on the following link:
City of Enterprise photo
Longtime Enterprise firefighter retires
Aug. 27, 2015
Lt. Arnold Woodham, a 27-year veteran of the Enterprise Fire Department retired recently and was recognized by fellow firefighters and city employees at a reception in the City Council Chambers. Mayor Kenneth Boswell and Fire Chief Byron Herring presented Woodham with a plaque of appreciation for his years of service and his fire helmet. Boswell and Herring commended Woodham on his many years as a dedicated firefighter.
For more information, click on the link at left.
City of Enterprise photo
Enterprise proactive on hurricane preparedness
Aug. 28, 2015
Mayor Kenneth W. Boswell met with key city leaders and department heads Aug. 28 to review preparedness plans and ready personnel to take preventive action should Hurricane Erica’s path take a westerly turn as it moves into Florida.
According to the latest track, the hurricane is expected to move into the peninsula of Florida on Monday. For more on the meeting, click on the following links.
