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Clanton public meetings in 2025

22 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 22, 2025

City Council

Council considers alleyway vacation and courthouse property exchange

The Clanton City Council meeting on December 22, 2025 includes routine approvals and three new resolutions. Council will consider a petition to vacate an alleyway, appoint Mayor Jeff Price to the Cahaba Solid Waste Disposal Authority, and approve a second amendment to the Property Exchange Agreement for the new Chilton County Courthouse project. No public hearings or other business are scheduled for this meeting.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025

City Council

Council to vote on vacating alleyway between 13th St N and 12th St N

The Clanton City Council will hold a public hearing to decide a petition to vacate an alleyway between 13th Street North and 12th Street North at the Grace Fellowship site. The council will also consider three zoning amendment ordinances, an annexation ordinance, a resolution to adopt an updated employee classification pay plan, and a contract for NPDES permitting services for the Robert Threlkeld Parkway Project. Routine items include approval of the agenda, minutes, and proclamations.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025

Water and Sewer Board

Board considers water line contract and personnel authority changes

The Water Works and Sewer Board will consider a unit price contract for water line installation. The board will also discuss the authority of the Superintendent and the Director of Utilities regarding personnel management.

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Mon Nov 24, 2025

City Council

Clanton council considers rezoning, annexation, and budget changes

The Clanton City Council will consider rezoning two properties to residential districts, annexing a property on County Road 28, and amending the FY2026 budget. The council will also hear public comments on the zoning changes.

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✓ Decided: City Council unanimously terminated its economic development consulting agreement

The council adopted six resolutions, all by unanimous voice vote. The resolutions authorized a pole attachment agreement with Alabama Power, designated officials to execute financial documents, accepted the resignation of Whitney Barlow from the Industrial Development Board, repealed and replaced a prior IDB appointment resolution, amended FY2026 departmental budgets, and terminated the economic development consulting agreement with Scott Walls. No other substantive actions were taken.

Thu Nov 13, 2025

Water and Sewer Board

Board will consider a resolution to increase water and sewer rates

The Water Works and Sewer Board will review and vote on Resolution 2025-11-13-01 to affirm and increase the water and sewer rate schedule. The meeting also includes routine approvals of the agenda, the October 14, 2025 regular meeting minutes, and the October 30, 2025 special‑called meeting minutes. Updates from the Director of Utilities and city staff will be presented.

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✓ Decided: Board approved 10% water and 15% sewer rate increase

The Water Works and Sewer Board unanimously adopted a resolution to raise water rates by 10% and sewer rates by 15%. It also hired the Mayor as superintendent, waived tap fees for a 248‑unit development on New Harmony Road, and affirmed board appointments made by the City Council. Earlier agenda items and meeting minutes were approved by unanimous voice vote.

Thu Nov 6, 2025

City Council

Council to approve Bridge Builders' pay application for Ollie Park pedestrian bridge

The Clanton City Council will consider three resolutions. One resolution accepts a donation of portable radios from Shelby County 911. Another resolution appoints citizens to the City’s Industrial Development Board. A third resolution approves pay application No. 4 from The Bridge Builders of Alabama, LLC for the Ollie Park pedestrian bridge construction.

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✓ Decided: Councilmember Awlahjaday Agee elected President Pro Tempore of Clanton City Council

The council elected Awlahjaday Agee as President Pro Tempore after a show‑of‑hands vote. The body also adopted three resolutions: accepting a portable‑radio donation from Shelby County 911, appointing citizens to the Industrial Development Board, and approving a pay application for the Ollie Park pedestrian bridge. All three resolutions passed by unanimous voice vote.

Mon Oct 27, 2025

City Council

Clanton City Council to consider zoning and street improvement ordinances

The City Council will consider three ordinances regarding the zoning code, street improvements, and a deed restrictive covenant for the Bike Trail Project Property. The body will also review an ABC license application and a tax abatement extension.

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Thu Oct 9, 2025

City Council

City Council to approve a public works contract with Trailvisions, LLC

The Clanton City Council will hold a public hearing on zoning ordinance amendments for residential districts. The council will consider an ordinance declaring certain city-owned property surplus. Several resolutions will be considered, including a public works contract with Trailvisions, LLC and bids for road projects. Additional ordinances will be read for street improvements and a new series of general obligation warrants.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved issuance of General Obligation Warrants Series 2025

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2025-20, authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Warrants Series 2025. It also passed Ordinance No. 2025-16 declaring certain city property surplus. Additionally, six resolutions were adopted for a public works contract with Trailvisions, LLC, a bid for Robert Threlkeld Parkway, a purchase agreement with Larry Linville, a grant application to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, a bid for street milling, paving and striping, and the dedication of the Ollie Park pedestrian bridge to Julie Headley Wilson.

Mon Sep 8, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider annexation and zoning changes

The Clanton City Council will consider two ordinances for first reading: one to annex property on County Road 764 and another to rezone land on New Harmony Road. The council will also discuss resolutions for housing authority appointments, audit services, and the disposal of police equipment.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts zoning amendment changing agricultural land to residential

The council approved Ordinance 2025-15, amending zone district boundaries to R-3 and R-1, with a 5‑to‑1 vote. It also adopted Ordinance 2025-14 to annex property at 329 County Road 764, passing unanimously. Several resolutions were adopted, including a donation of an exercise bike, appointment of housing‑authority commissioners, an audit services contract, a purchase agreement with Zoe Roberts, and the disposal of surplus police equipment.

Mon Sep 8, 2025

Water and Sewer Board

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved prior minutes, agenda and adjourned meeting

The Water Works and Sewer Board approved the July 14, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. The board also approved the September 8, 2025 agenda by unanimous voice vote. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote at 4:08 p.m.

Thu Aug 21, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-13 to improve city streets

The council approved its agenda and the minutes from the August 6 and August 11 meetings by unanimous voice vote. It then adopted Ordinance 2025-13 authorizing changes and improvements to certain city streets, also by unanimous vote. The council also adopted Resolution 2025-08-21-01 granting an ABC license to Vickies Mini Mart and Resolution 2025-08-21-02 approving payment of an invoice to Alabama Guardrails Inc, each unanimously. Ordinances on annexing property (2025-14) and amending zoning districts (2025-15) were read but not decided and will be considered at a future meeting.

Mon Aug 11, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City council changed zoning for 1702 7th Street S. from B‑2 to M‑1

The council unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-12, amending the zoning of 1702 7th Street S. from a General Business (B‑2) district to a Light Industrial (M‑1) district. Four resolutions were also adopted unanimously: a splash‑pad construction payment, an agreement for school resource officers, the FY2026 transportation plan, and hiring underwriters for warrants. Ordinance 2025-13 was read but not acted on at this meeting.

Wed Aug 6, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council adopts resolution to authorize purchase agreement with Alabama Power

The council unanimously approved the special meeting agenda. It then adopted Resolution 2025-08-06-01, authorizing a purchase agreement with Alabama Power Company, also by unanimous voice vote. No other business was taken.

Thu Jul 24, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved five resolutions, including a tax abatement

The Clanton City Council adopted five resolutions by unanimous voice vote: a tax abatement agreement for Project Longleaf; a lighting service agreement with Alabama Power Company; the appointment and compensation rates for election officers; payment to The Bridge Builders of Alabama for the Ollie Park pedestrian bridge; and a monetary donation to Chilton County High School for a gym‑floor replacement. An ordinance to change zoning from B‑2 to M‑1 for 1702 7th Street S was read but not adopted. No other business was taken.

Mon Jul 14, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved three zoning amendments and multiple resolutions

The council unanimously approved three zoning ordinance amendments changing the district designations for properties at 1003 7° Street South, 1807 Yellowleaf Road, and 1106 Ist Ave. It also adopted fourteen resolutions covering a Community Development Block Grant, a splash‑pad attendant agreement, a light‑display contract, council member certifications, an ABC license, a public‑works contract, EMS billing rates, and other items. All actions were passed by unanimous voice vote of the members present.

Mon Jul 14, 2025

Water and Sewer Board

✓ Decided: Board approved creation of a GIS Field Data Collector position

The Water Works and Sewer Board approved its May and June special meeting minutes and the July 14 agenda, all by unanimous voice vote. It adopted three resolutions: a new GIS Field Data Collector job, an easement with APEX Propane, LLC, and the declaration of surplus real property for disposal. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

Mon Jun 23, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approves Bridge Builders contract for Ollie Park bridge

The council approved eight resolutions, including a pay application for The Bridge Builders of Alabama to construct the Ollie Park pedestrian bridge, appointments for election managers, a compensation rate for the absentee election manager, acceptance of donated exercise equipment, a grant administration contract for CDBG projects, and an easement with APEX Propane. All motions passed by unanimous voice vote. Public hearings on rezoning applications were held, but no rezoning decisions were made.

Thu May 22, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved an invoice for a pedestrian bridge at Ollie Park

The council unanimously approved the agenda, the May 12 meeting minutes, and Resolution 2025-05-22-01 to pay Bridge Builders of Alabama, LLC for a pedestrian bridge over Goose Pond Creek at Ollie Park. Ordinance No. 2025-08 was read for its first reading. The meeting was adjourned at 5:05 p.m.

Mon Apr 28, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved an ABC liquor license for Peach Country Theater

The council adopted four resolutions, each passing by unanimous voice vote. It approved payment to The Bridge Builders of Alabama for the Ollie Park pedestrian bridge. It declared certain vehicles and equipment surplus and authorized their disposal. It also approved a cooperative maintenance agreement with the State of Alabama.

Mon Apr 14, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council adopted Resolution 2025-04-14-01 to partner with Care Net of Chilton County

The council unanimously approved its agenda and the March 24 minutes. It then adopted Resolution 2025-04-14-01 to enter an agreement with Care Net of Chilton County. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

Mon Apr 14, 2025

Water and Sewer Board

✓ Decided: Board adopts water‑sampling contract with Pace Laboratories

The Water Works and Sewer Board approved the March 10, 2025 meeting minutes and the April 14, 2025 agenda, both by unanimous voice vote. The board adopted Resolution 2025-04-14-01, authorizing a professional service agreement with Pace Laboratories for water sampling and analysis, also unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

Mon Mar 24, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City council unanimously approved two annexations expanding Clanton's corporate limits

The council adopted Ordinance 2025-06 to annex property at 4571 AL Hwy 145 and Ordinance 2025-07 to annex property at 4593 AL Hwy 145, each passing unanimously. It also adopted Ordinance 2025-05 repealing and replacing a liquor sales tax provision and granted ABC licenses to El Metate Mexican Grill and Murphy USA, all by unanimous voice vote. All motions were adopted without dissent.