Bids Opened on South Haleyville Industrial Area Road Improvements
In August 1995, The Cassady Company contracted with the City of Haleyville to provide engineering services for the rehabilitation of the South Haleyville Industrial Area Road. This project was funded by a grant provided by the Alabama Department of Transportation through the Alabama Industrial Access Bond Authority. The project is made up of a $432,410 grant and consists of widening an 18’ road to a 22’ roadway, asphalt resurfacing, and drainage improvements. The low bidder for this project was Dunn Construction Company with a bid in the amount of $381,199.07. The Engineer’s estimate for this project was $375,000. The project should be completed within 90 calendar days.

The Cassady Company Adds Chilton Water to Client List
The Cassady Company has contracted with the Chilton Water Authority to provide a system model which will help them in their 1996 County -Wide Extension Project. The system model will be used to aid in water line sizing and future water tank locations. This model will also aid in knowing what chlorine residuals are in the system. This model is based on the Hardy- Cross system and should provide Chilton Water Authority with information about the system that has not been available to them in the past.

Design Work Begins on Jackson, Alabama 1995 CDBG Street Rehabilitation Project
The survey for the Jackson Street project has now been completed. The Cassady Company is currently in the design process of the project. A computer automated system is being used to do this project. Existing features were located in the field with a total station and the coordinates and elevations downloaded into the computer back at the office. With the help of Eagle Point Software, the field data is now being converted into design information. This software will provide complete drawings and calculations on volume and road layouts for use during the bidding and construction processes. The process of the Engineer being involved in the field survey and design of the project reduces the amount of lost information which can occur when communication breaks down between the Surveyor, Engineer, and Draftsman. With this service, the client ends up with a better designed project.

Cassady’s Comments
Our appreciation to our clients cannot be expressed enough. You have all been great in our first year. The Cassady Company continues to grow and receive new contracts. At this time, we are being very choosy about taking on new clients; realizing the fact that we have a commitment to our existing clients to provide a quality service. You may have noticed that we have upgraded our telephone system in an effort to better manage it. Please be patient with our system and us as we are working very hard to meet your needs. Please let us know if you have any problems. Communication is a very important part of our business.

The following is a representative list of projects in which The Cassady Company is currently involved:
Water and Sewer Projects
• 26th Avenue Drainage Improvements, Northport, Alabama

• Northcliff Drive Sanitary Sewer, Northport, Alabama

• Highway 5 Drainage, Halevyille, Alabama

• Chilton Water Authority County-Wide Expansion

• Haleyville Water Works and Sewer Department Sludge Disposal, Haleyville, Alabama

CDBG Projects
• Sheriff’s Boys and Girls Ranch, Danville, Alabama

• 1995 Street Project, Jackson, Alabama

AlDOT Projects
• South Haleyville Industrial Area Road Improvements , Haleyville, Alabama

• Horse Creek Bridge, Dora, Alabama

• Rails to Trails, Dora, Alabama

Bass Fishing
I continue to hear good fishing reports from around the State. As usual, these reports come from someone else who has had a good day fishing. I have been fortunate enough lately, however, to fish several times and have done okay, but someone always does better. For those of you who do get to fish, I wish you the best and hope you can catch a good mess of fish.

The Latest from WallStreet
WallStreet still seems to be bullish as the market continues to rise. There is still concern over the cost of raw materials and commodities going up and causing increased cost to the consumer. Without wages being increased, these costs cannot be absorbed in the future. Therefore, there are signs of the economy coming to a stop or declining in the future.

Stock Tips
Morrison Knudsen is no longer offered for purchase.
MicroSoft at $113.00/share, On Track Systems at $15.00/Share, and Vonofone at $39.00/share are rated a hold at this time.

THE CASSADY COMPANY, INC.
Providing Solutions for Water, Wastewater, and Storm Water Problems
15804 Edwardian Drive
Northport, Alabama 35475
(205) 339-0220

Calvin Cassady, President
Kim Pierce, Admin. Assistant

This newsletter was prepared by The Cassady Company, Inc. and is comprised solely of employee opinions and interests. Your comments and opinions are welcome.