Council president says she had 'no clue' of Alex City Schools' plan to build on Sportplex

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Alexander City City Council president Buffy Colvin speaks at a September meeting.
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Alexander City City Council president Buffy Colvin speaks at a September meeting.
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Alexander City Schools superintendent Dr. Keith Lankford's recent announcement that the school system was "very, very close" to securing a place for the new Benjamin Russell High School campus on city property was news to the city council, council president Buffy Colvin said Monday.

Responding to questions at a public council meeting, Colvin said she had "no clue" the school system was eyeing the baseball fields at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex.

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A sign at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex baseball field explains the covenant attached to the property as a Land and Water Conservation Fund project. Altering its use would require "express permission" from state and federal agencies.
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A sign at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex baseball field explains the covenant attached to the property as a Land and Water Conservation Fund project. Altering its use would require "express permission" from state and federal agencies.
Siri Hedreen / The Outlook

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Council president says she had 'no clue' of Alex City Schools' plan to build on Sportplex

Proposal requires city council approval, permission from ADECA and Dept. of Interior

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