FOLEY, Ala. — The first Foley City Council meeting of July involved a number of issues pertaining to everything from traffic to weeds.

Council members moved to suspend the rules for immediate adoption of an amendment to the traffic ordinance changing the speed limit on Cater Lee Way between Hickory Street and the three-way stop at the Soccer Park entrance from 20 miles per hour to 35 and between the three-way stop and Cater Lee Way to the County Road 65 stop sign from 20 to 45.

The council also approved a resolution to install a four-way stop at Section/Hickory/Cater Lee Way intersection.

Volkert’s traffic count at County Road 20 and Foley Beach Express was memorialized, the resolution stating the cost is not to exceed $2,000.

Approval was given for a resolution setting public hearings for violations of the City’s Grass & Weed Abatement Ordinance. The following properties are cited for violations of the ordinance: 17926 Fancy Blvd.; 409 Collinwood Loop; 507 S. Cedar St.; 513 W. Begonia Ave.; 523 W. Ariel Ave.

A number of council actions dealt with Foley Police Department. Approvals were given for resolutions accepting Justice Assistance Grants (JAG) in the amount of $55,091 and $13,400, with no matching funds required by the city.

Also, the council agreed to unfreeze one patrol officer position. Mayor John Koniar noted that one Foley officer has been called to active military service, and the city should be ready to pay the difference if the officer’s military pay is less than the pay drawn from FPD.

Approval was also given for a $4,000 security systems upgrade at FPD.

The council approved Planning Commission recommendations regarding Sunset Loop drainage improvements and the Northwest Quadrant Drainage Project and Cedar Street improvements.

The council approved a request from South Baldwin Regional Medical Center to use the Foley Civic Center as an alternate care site in the event of an emergency other than a hurricane that would require patients being moved from SBRMC. Koniar said the request would involve something like a tornado.

Wetlands mitigation credits in the amount of $41,250 were approved for the Airport Drive North project.

A second reading was approved for an ordinance to consider the Planning Commission’s recommendation for proposed amendments to the City Zoning Ordinance regarding Sign Regulations.

A resolution setting a public hearing regarding electricians’ licensing was approved, the public hearing set for July 15.

A resolution was approved de-annexing property that was annexed under a legal description which was incorrect.

A resolution was approved that corrects an administrative error involving the City’s utlity Board that allows them to have five members instead of three.

The council also approved a resolution approving a Public Utilities Cooperative District that the mayor said involves the mechanics and system by which a $24 million bond issue will be implemented perhaps in September. The mayor said the $24 million is the “top side”; that the city will probably do the bond issue in a lesser amount.

Approval was also given for a pitching machine for the batting cages at the Sportspark ($1,900) and a $225 donation to the Foley Cheerleading Association.

During visitor comments, LaQuinta Stevens of the Aaronville neighborhood addressed the mayor and council concerning what she said were “issues” in Aaronville regarding her daughter being jumped on four times by a family member - “jumped on constantly,” she said.

Stevens said she had contacted the police repeatedly concerning the matter and the mayor twice.

“Something about the system I don’t understand,” Stevens said, adding that, “I’m not real pleased with the Police Department.”

Police Chief David Wilson, on hand for the meeting, said 14 police reports have been filed in connection with Stevens’ complaint and seven juveniles and two adults arrested.

“This has taken a disproportionate amount of the Police Department’s time,” Koniar told Stevens. He added that city authorities are very much attuned to what’s going on as regards the situation.