Hartselle public meetings in 2021
21 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Hartselle City Council approved using American Rescue Plan funds to provide $2,000 for full-time and $1,000 for part-time employees. The Council also authorized a preliminary engineering agreement with ALDOT for improvements at SR-36 and Lando Cain Road.
- Approved $2,000 premium pay for full-time and $1,000 for part-time employees using ARP funds
- Authorized ALDOT engineering agreement for SR-36/Lando Cain improvements at an estimated cost of $30,300.00
- Approved ordinance to declare real property surplus for the Mapco property sale
- Approved alcohol licenses for Eatin in the Attic and Andy’s Package Store
- Authorized premium pay from the General Fund for ten retired employees
City Council
The Hartselle City Council held a regular meeting with no items on the agenda. They approved the minutes from the previous meeting and discussed updates on the new municipal building and a compensation study. Two council members volunteered to review the study's revised recommendations.
- Approved minutes of November 9, 2021 meeting
- Mayor reported Evergreen Solutions submitted revised compensation study recommendations
- Council members Tankersley and Doss to meet with Mayor, HR Director, and City Clerk to review study
- All departments except IT moved into new Municipal Building at 611 Chestnut Street
City Council
The Hartselle City Council approved three ordinances and several resolutions, including a tax abatement for Cerro Wire's $103,470,000 investment in the Morgan Center Business Park, adoption of updated building codes, and a content-neutral sign ordinance. The council also approved a movie licensing agreement, board appointments, a Christmas parade permit, and a police surplus item.
- Adopted Resolution 21-1109 granting Cerro Wire a 10-year abatement of non-educational property and sales tax, estimated at $2.4 million, for a $103,470,000 investment adding 131 jobs
- Adopted Ordinance 1556 updating the General Sign Ordinance to be content-neutral
- Adopted Ordinance 1558 adopting 2021 building codes with no substantial changes
- Approved agreement with Movie Licensing USA for library movie showings
- Approved surplus of one Glock 19 handgun for retiring Officer Jim Webster
City Council
The Hartselle City Council held a regular meeting on October 26, 2021, adopting several ordinances and resolutions. They approved a rezoning, a tax abatement for Busche Performance Group, and introduced new building codes and a sign ordinance update. The council also authorized an airport grant application, a library digital media agreement, and approved an alcohol license.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1555 rezoning residential property from R-1 to R-5
- Adopted Resolution No. 21-1026 for tax abatement for Busche Performance Group, Inc./Mobex Global
- Introduced Ordinance No. 1556 to make sign ordinance content-neutral
- Introduced Ordinance No. 1558 to adopt 2021 uniform building codes
- Approved alcohol license for Main Street West, LLC at 123 Main Street West
City Council
The City Council approved amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding single family dwelling size and halfway house definitions. The Council also authorized non-custodial arrests for certain offenses and approved drainage repairs at 1106 Lakewood Dr.
- Ordinance 1552: Established a minimum of 800 SF for single family dwellings
- Ordinance 1553: Prohibited halfway houses and clarified definitions for group homes and nursing homes
- Ordinance 1557: Authorized non-custodial arrests via summons to the Magistrate
- Resolution 21-1012: Implemented a temporary sign permit moratorium until November 16, 2021
- Ordinance 1555: Introduced rezoning of 3.6 acres on South Railroad Street for patio homes
City Council
The Hartselle City Council held a regular meeting on September 28, 2021, approving minutes, introducing two zoning ordinance amendments, and approving several contracts and resolutions. The council also approved the FY2022 budget with limited new positions and year-end budget transfers.
- Introduced Ordinance 1552 to set minimum 800 SF for single-family dwellings
- Introduced Ordinance 1553 to define and prohibit halfway houses, clarify group homes
- Approved Resolution 21-0928 accepting bid from Southern Software Inc. for police software
- Authorized contract with State Systems Fire Protection for fire alarm services at 611 Chestnut St. SW
- Approved FY2022 budget with new positions for Court Magistrate/Admin Assistant and two Security Officers
City Council
The Hartselle City Council held a regular meeting on September 14, 2021, approving several ordinances and resolutions. Key actions included issuing bond warrants, annexing and zoning property on Hwy. 36 West, rezoning land on Nanceford Road, adjusting solid waste rates, and approving contracts related to a new Mapco travel center. The council also renewed agreements for school resource officers and dispatch services.
- Adopted Ordinance 1554 authorizing General Obligation Bond Warrants Series 2021-A and School Warrants Series 2021-B with an average interest rate of 2.4%
- Annexed a one-acre tract on Hwy. 36 West (Ordinance 1548) and zoned it R-1 (Ordinance 1549)
- Rezoned a 4.5-acre parcel on Nanceford Road from AG-1 to R-1 (Ordinance 1550)
- Approved Resolution 21-0914A adopting the Rebuild Alabama Gas Tax Plan FY2022 for street resurfacing projects
- Approved a $89,700 contract with CDG Engineers for the Mapco access road
City Council
The City Council voted to extend the one cent education sales tax for ten years to fund Crestiline Elementary School. The Council also approved multiple rezoning requests and various municipal contracts and budget transfers.
- Adopted Ordinance 1551 to extend the one cent education sales tax for ten additional years
- Approved Ordinance 1547 to rezone 1.15 acres on Barkley Bridge Road from AG-1 to R-1
- Granted a ten-year non-educational tax abatement to Lektron, Inc. for facility expansion
- Accepted Republic Services bid of $24.97 per ton for solid waste disposal
- Approved Oak Ridge Cleaning Service for a three-year janitorial contract
City Council
The Hartselle City Council approved a rezoning of 17 acres on Parker Road from R-1 to AG-1, appointed Frazer Lanier as bond underwriter, and accepted the FY2020 audit. They also introduced ordinances to amend zoning rules for accessory structures and AG-1 permitted uses, and approved several budget transfers and a special event permit for Depot Days.
- Ordinance 1546: rezones 17 acres on Parker Road from R-1 to AG-1
- Resolution 21-0727: appoints Frazer Lanier as bond underwriter
- Approved FY2020 audit with unqualified opinion
- Approved $14,000 budget adjustment for police prisoner expenses
- Approved special event permit for Depot Days festival on September 18, 2021
City Council
The Hartselle City Council held a regular meeting on July 13, 2021, where it voted unanimously on several items. These included annexing and zoning property on Hwy. 36 West, introducing a rezoning for Parker Road, vacating an easement in Bethel Ridge subdivision, approving appropriations for the Library and Airport, authorizing a contract with Retail Strategies, declaring a police vest surplus, approving a special event permit, and authorizing the purchase of property for parking near Walker Field.
- Adopted Ordinance 1544 to annex 0.8 acres and a single-family residence on Hwy. 36 West.
- Adopted Ordinance 1545 to zone the annexed property as R-1 (single family residential).
- Introduced Ordinance 1546 to rezone 17 acres on Parker Road from R-1 to AG-1.
- Approved Resolution 21-0713A for FY2022 Library appropriation and Resolution 21-0713B for Airport appropriation.
- Authorized Mayor to purchase 1.1 acre on Mountainview Road & Nix Street for $39,500 for Walker Field parking.
City Council
The Hartselle City Council adopted ordinances to annex approximately 4.6 acres on East Byrd Road and zone it as single-family residential. The council also updated B-2 and B-4 zoning definitions to permit travel centers without appeal and allow residential uses in general business zones upon appeal. Additionally, the council approved budget adjustments for Public Works using $33,533 from equipment sales and introduced ordinances for a future annexation on Hwy. 36 West.
- Adopted Ordinance 1538 to annex approx. 4.6 acres and one residence on East Byrd Road
- Adopted Ordinance 1539 to zone the East Byrd Road property as R-1 (single family residential)
- Adopted Ordinance 1540 to update B-2 and B-4 zoning, permitting travel centers in B-4 without appeal
- Approved $33,533 Public Works budget adjustment for sanitation fees, landfill costs, and maintenance
- Introduced Ordinances 1544 and 1545 for annexation and zoning of approx. 0.8 acres on Hwy. 36 West
City Council
The Hartselle City Council introduced three ordinances for future adoption: annexing 4.6 acres on East Byrd Road, zoning that property R-1, and updating B-2/B-4 zones to allow travel centers and residential uses. The Council also approved two budget transfers, one for police software and one for Parks & Recreation, and declared a police handgun surplus.
- Introduced Ordinance 1538 to annex 4.6 acres on East Byrd Road
- Introduced Ordinance 1539 to zone annexed property R-1
- Introduced Ordinance 1540 to update B-2 and B-4 zones, permitting travel centers
- Approved $495 transfer for Lexipol Grant Finder Software
- Approved $15,000 transfer for Parks & Recreation tournament expenses
City Council
The Hartselle City Council approved a five-year non-exclusive fiber-optic franchise for Joe Wheeler Electric Membership Corporation and its subsidiary, JWEMC Communications, to build and maintain fiber lines in public rights of way. The council also approved a $100 budget transfer for the Fire Department. Updates were given on the Mapco project, ADECA grant, Downtown Sidewalk project, and municipal building renovations.
- Ordinance 1543: non-exclusive fiber-optic franchise for Joe Wheeler Electric Membership Corp. and JWEMC Communications, LLC (5-year term)
- Budget transfer of $100.00 from Supplies (01-202-5508) to Uniform (01-202-5107) for Fire Department
- Mayor's update on Mapco project and possible ADECA grant
- Mayor's update on Downtown Sidewalk project and municipal building renovations
- Public comment on petitions to change zoning for chickens
City Council
The Hartselle City Council approved a special use permit for T-Mobile to upgrade antennas on an existing tower at 400 Hammitt Street, enabling 5G service downtown and near the high school. They also approved a Habitat for Humanity event time change, a $1,350 budget transfer, and safety award winners. The council tabled a request to apply for the 2021 COPS Hiring Grant until a May 25 work session. The meeting included routine approvals and updates, with no other major actions.
- Approved Resolution 21-0511: Special Use Permit for T-Mobile to replace six antennas on monopole tower at 400 Hammitt Street for 5G service
- Approved revision to Habitat for Humanity Special Event Permit, changing set-up time to 6:00 A.M. on May 15
- Approved budget transfer of $1,350 from Engineering (01-501-5406) to Gas & Oil (01-501-5306) for DOD
- Tabled request to apply for 2021 DOJ COPS Hiring Grant until May 25 work session
- Audience member requested consideration of changing Ordinance 1320 to allow backyard chickens
City Council
The Hartselle City Council unanimously approved several resolutions and budget items, including a special use permit for AT&T to upgrade its tower to 5G, a professional services agreement with CDG Engineers for Highway 31 design work, and a funding agreement with ALDOT for the same project. The council also accepted a $29,093 donation for the Downtown Green Space stage, approved budget transfers for Public Works and Parks & Recreation, made two board appointments, and authorized a change order for the building renovation. A resident requested replacement of the Thompson Road bridge, which the mayor said is on the long-term capital plan pending funding.
- Approved Resolution 21-0427: Special use permit for AT&T to upgrade equipment on monopole tower at 2910 B Highway 31 NE (4G to 5G)
- Approved Resolution 21-0427A: Professional services agreement with CDG Engineers for ATRIP II design on Hwy 31 (Curry to Sparkman), subject to arbitration-to-mediation change
- Approved Resolution 21-0427B: Funding agreement with ALDOT for ATRIP II construction on Hwy 31
- Accepted $29,093 donation from The Community Foundation of Great Decatur for Downtown Green Space stage area
- Approved change order of $17,719.24 for building renovation to fix fire-rated partitions and curtain wall
City Council
The Hartselle City Council held a regular meeting on April 13, 2021, approving several routine items. These included special event permits for the Chamber's TRC Victory Celebration and Depot Days, a change order for a building generator, a housing contract for a police trainee, surplus declarations, a budget transfer, and reappointments to city boards. The meeting also included proclamations for Fair Housing Month and National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
- Approved Special Event Permit for TRC Victory Celebration at Farmer's Market with food truck
- Approved holding Depot Days event and date, permit to be sought later
- Approved change order to increase generator from 20kw to 50kw for new building renovation
- Approved housing contract for Police Trainee Dylan McClure during academy May 3-Aug 5, 2021
- Declared surplus equipment including mowers, trucks, and dumpsters; approved $2,100 budget transfer
City Council
The City Council approved a $255,473.80 bid for audio-video systems for the new Municipal building and authorized a contract with Evergreen Solutions for a compensation study. The Council also approved a new Spectrum service agreement and an ADECA grant for police radar technology.
- Approved $255,473.80 bid from Diversified for municipal building AV-automation
- Authorized contract with Evergreen Solutions for personnel classification and compensation study
- Approved 3-year Spectrum contract for phone and internet services
- Approved ADECA Grant Agreement for $23,760.00 police stalker radar project
- Approved conditional Special Event Permit for Habitat for Humanity event on May 15, 2021
City Council
The Hartselle City Council approved resolutions for a railroad crossing safety project on Tabernacle Road, an airport assistance grant, and a FEMA firefighter grant application. They also accepted a police department grant and declared surplus IT equipment. All items were approved unanimously.
- Resolution 21-0223: Authorize mayor to sign letter of commitment for Tabernacle Road rail crossing improvements, estimated $340,000, with 5% city match
- Resolution 21-0223A: Authorize mayor to sign FAA Airport Assistance Grant application for $13,000 under CRRSA for airport operations
- Approved application for FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant for aerial platform truck ($1,532,440) and radio equipment ($29,370), total $1,561,810, with 5% city match
- Accepted $2,000 Community Services Grant for Police Department facility updates
- Declared 12 IT items surplus for sale on GovDeals
City Council
The Hartselle City Council held a regular meeting and approved a budget adjustment transferring $15,007 from surplus sales to the Public Works Minor Equipment line to purchase a trailer. The meeting also included approval of previous minutes and brief comments from council members and the police chief.
- Approved budget adjustment of $15,007 for Public Works Minor Equipment line item 01-301-5503
- Approved minutes of January 26, 2021 regular meeting
- Police Chief gave update on plans for PD building updates
City Council
The Hartselle City Council approved bids for youth sports uniforms and the renovation of the building at 611 Chestnut Street into the new City Hall, declared surplus items for the Fire Department and Library, approved the volunteer firefighter roster, and swore in a new municipal judge. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved Resolution 21-0126 accepting Pro-Sports' $36,840 bid for youth sports uniforms
- Approved Resolution 21-0126A accepting Woodward Construction & Design's $3,073,673 bid for City Hall renovation
- Declared a 2004 Sportsman Travel Trailer surplus for sale on GovDeals
- Declared surplus library items including a broken desk chair and bookcases
- Administered oath of office to new Municipal Judge Ta'Kisha Guster Gholston
City Council
The Hartselle City Council approved two ordinances to annex and zone two single-family residences on Vest Road as R-1, rejected all bids for youth sports uniforms to rebid, accepted a photography bid, declared surplus equipment for Fire and Public Works, approved a worker's compensation budget adjustment, denied a business license penalty refund, and appointed a new municipal judge.
- Ordinance 1535: annex two single-family residences on Vest Road
- Ordinance 1536: zone annexed Vest Road properties as R-1 (single family residential)
- Rejected all bids for Parks & Recreation youth sports uniforms; accepted Hot Shots Sports bid for photography services
- Declared surplus: 5 Zoll cardiac monitors, 2 Phillips AEDs, 1994 GMC 3500, 1997 Trail King trailer, 2018 tilt deck trailer
- Appointed Ta'Kisha L. Guster Gholston as Municipal Judge