City of Bay Minette announces alleyway-inspection policy

By Cathy Higgins
Posted 9/5/11

BAY MINETTE — The city of Bay

Minette is seeking to keep its alleyways clean.

Bay Minette Mayor Jamie Tillery

recently announced that the city has “established a procedure for

the inspection of right-of-ways and alleyways.”

She …

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City of Bay Minette announces alleyway-inspection policy

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BAY MINETTE — The city of Bay

Minette is seeking to keep its alleyways clean.

Bay Minette Mayor Jamie Tillery

recently announced that the city has “established a procedure for

the inspection of right-of-ways and alleyways.”

She explained that letters would

soon be delivered to residents requesting that they keep right of

ways and alleyways clean, making sure they are not blocked by

fallen tree branches or other debris.

According to the mayor, the

request is motivated by the city’s desire to ensure that draining

systems are not blocked, especially when it rains.

“It is imperative that no debris

is allowed to inhibit water flow,” Tillery said.

To make sure alleyways and

right-of-ways are clear, city employees would begin inspecting

them.

“Letters would go to residents

whose alleys are blocked,” Tillery said.

She explained that once those

initial letters were sent, residents would be given ample time to

clear the area of the debris.

“They have a week to 10 days,”

Tillery said.

Then subsequent inspections would

be conducted.

“If debris is still blocking the

area, residents get a follow-up letter,” Tillery said.

This would be followed by a third

inspection. If the area is still blocked, a third letter is sent

before the city intervenes.

“They (residents) receive three

notices, then the city clears the area,” Tillery said.

She added that residents who are

unable to keep such areas clear, should contact the city for

assistance.

According to the mayor, the

policy’s goal is safety.

“We just want them (reisents) to

know that property safety is our main concern,” Tillery said.