Hartselle public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Hartselle City Council will approve minutes from the December 9 meetings and introduce Ordinance 1645 to amend excavation rules within the public right-of-way. It will also consider a moratorium on enforcement of parts of the existing sign ordinance, a budget adjustment for welcome signs, and an appointment to the Mental Health Board.

• Ordinance 1645 – amendment to code concerning excavations within public ROW (introduction only)
• Resolution 25-1216 – moratorium on enforcement of portions of the existing sign ordinance
• Budget adjustment for welcome signs
• Appointment to the Mental Health Board

City Council

The Hartselle City Council will interview candidates for the Mental Health Board and discuss several proposed ordinances, including mobile home regulations and excavation changes.

• Interviews for Mental Health Board candidates
• Discussion of welcome signs proposal
• Discussion of draft mobile home ordinance
• Discussion of signage regulations
• Discussion of changes to excavations ordinance

The Hartselle City Council met in a work session on Dec. 16, 2025. Council members discussed interviews for the Mental Health Board, a welcome signs proposal, a draft mobile home ordinance, signage regulations, and changes to the excavations ordinance. No motions were adopted, approved, denied, or tabled during the session. The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on final consideration of Ordinance 1642 to rezone Highway 31 South from M1/M2 to B2. It will also hold a public hearing on final consideration of Ordinance 1644 to authorize Sunday alcohol sales. The council will consider Resolution 25-1209 to authorize the mayor to sign the 2025 Rebuild Alabama grant for the Bethel Road application. Additionally, the council will consider approving a portion of the CIP budget and authorizing professional engineering agreements with Three Notch Group for design work on the ARTIP2/HWY 31/Sparkman Street Grant Project and the TAP Bethel Street Grant Project.

• Ordinance 1642 – Rezoning of Highway 31 South from M1/M2 to B2 (public hearing, final consideration)
• Ordinance 1644 – Authorization of Sunday alcohol sales (public hearing, final consideration)
• Resolution 25‑1209 – Authorize Mayor to sign 2025 Rebuild Alabama grant for Bethel Road application
• Consider approval of a portion of the CIP budget
• Authorize Mayor to sign professional engineering agreements with Three Notch Group for design work on ARTIP2/HWY 31/Sparkman Street Grant Project and TAP Bethel Street Grant Project

The council approved Ordinance 1642, rezoning about 11 acres on Highway 31 South from M1/M2 to B2 for retail sales, by unanimous voice vote. It also approved Ordinance 1644 allowing Sunday alcohol sales, and Resolution 25‑1209 authorizing the mayor to sign a 2026 Rebuild Alabama grant application for Bethel Road repaving, each by unanimous voice vote. The council adopted the presented portion of the CIP Budget and authorized two Professional Engineering Agreements with Three Notch Group for the A‑TR‑IP2/HWY31/Sparkman Street grant project and the Bethel Street Sidewalk grant project, all unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 1642 rezoning 11 acres on Highway 31 South to B2 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Ordinance 1644 authorizing Sunday alcohol sales (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 25‑1209 authorizing mayor to sign Bethel Road grant application (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved the presented portion of the CIP Budget (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved mayor signing Professional Engineering Agreement with Three Notch Group for A‑TR‑IP2/HWY31/Sparkman Street grant project (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved mayor signing Professional Engineering Agreement with Three Notch Group for Bethel Street Sidewalk grant project (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will review the FY2026 capital budgets and several Sparkman Park planning documents. It will discuss appointing council representatives for the Sparkman Park project and receive updates on the Library/Event Center and sports facilities. Finally, the council will consider authorizing the mayor to sign professional engineering agreements with Three Notch Group for the ATRIP2/HWY31/Sparkman Street and TAP Bethel Street grant projects.

• Review FY2026 Capital Budgets
• Review Sparkman Park Landscape Plan and Community Landscape Guidelines
• Request appointment of council representative(s) for Sparkman Park project
• Consider authorizing Mayor to sign Professional Engineering Agreement with Three Notch Group for ATRIP2/HWY31/Sparkman Street Grant Project
• Consider authorizing Mayor to sign Professional Engineering Agreement with Three Notch Group for TAP Bethel Street Grant Project

The Hartselle City Council held a work session on December 9, 2025, reviewing several agenda items including FY2026 capital budgets, Sparkman Park plans, and engineering agreements. No votes, approvals, or other actions were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 6:48 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will introduce ordinances regarding Sunday alcohol sales and a rezoning request. The body is also deciding on property donations, alley vacations, and a contract with Sports Facilities Advisory, LLC.

• Ordinance 1642: Rezoning Highway 31 South from M1/M2 to B2
• Ordinance 1644: Authorizing Sunday sales of alcohol
• Resolution 25-1125: Vacation of two unimproved alleys between Corsbie and Barkley Streets
• Resolution 25-1125A: Acceptance of real property donation north of Woodall Street
• Contract consideration for Sports Facilities Advisory, LLC

The Hartselle City Council unanimously approved several items, including the introduction of a rezoning ordinance for Highway 31 South, a new ordinance allowing Sunday alcohol sales, and resolutions to vacate two unused alleys and accept a donated property north of Woodall Street. The Council also approved a special event permit for the 2025 Christmas Parade, changed the police title to Assistant Police Chief, appointed two members to the Library/Event Center committee, and set future meeting dates.

• Introduced Ordinance 1642 rezoning Highway 31 South (unanimous voice vote)
• Introduced Ordinance 1644 authorizing Sunday alcohol sales (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 25-1125 to vacate two unimproved alleys (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 25-1125A to accept donated property north of Woodall Street (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 25-1125B to oppose changes to the Simplified Seller Use Tax program (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Special Event Permit for the 2025 Hartselle Christmas Parade (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved change of job title from Police Captain to Assistant Police Chief (unanimous voice vote)
• Appointed Council Members Virginia Alexander and Austin Baker to the Library/Event Center project committee (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The Hartselle City Council will review the FY2026 operating budget and present the FY2026 capital budgets. Council members will discuss authorizing Sunday alcohol sales and consider a contract with Sports Facilities Advisory, LLC. Additional topics include appointing a council representative for the Library/Event Center project and reviewing the city’s strategic plan.

• FY2026 Operating Budget Review
• Presentation of FY2026 Capital Budgets
• Discuss authorizing Sunday alcohol sales
• Discuss contract with Sports Facilities Advisory, LLC
• Discuss appointing Council representative(s) for Library/Event Center project

The Hartselle City Council met in a work session on November 25, 2025. Council members reviewed the FY2026 operating budget, presented the FY2026 capital budgets, and discussed the strategic plan review. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the session.

City Council

The City Council will meet to review permits for the 2nd Saturday Cruise-In and a budget adjustment for a welcome sign. The body will also consider an appointment to the Planning Commission and discuss scheduling a budget work session.

• Special Event Permits for 2nd Saturday Cruise-In
• Budget adjustment for welcome sign
• Council appointment to the Planning Commission
• Scheduling of work session for Capital and Operating Budgets

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the October 28 and November 3 meetings. They approved a special event permit for the Bee Line Highway Classics & Cruisers 2nd Saturday Cruise‑In for April‑October 2026. They approved a $6,699.00 budget adjustment to complete a welcome sign. They appointed Council President Charles “ Chuck ” Gill to the Planning Commission and scheduled a work session on November 25 at 5:00 p.m.

• Approved October 28 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved November 3 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Bee Line Highway Classics & Cruisers 2nd Saturday Cruise‑In (April‑Oct 2026) (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $6,699.00 budget adjustment for welcome sign (unanimous voice vote)
• Appointed Council President Charles “ Chuck ” Gill to Planning Commission Board (unanimous voice vote)
• Scheduled work session on Tuesday, November 25 at 5:00 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The Hartselle City Council will hold an organizational meeting to swear in new officials, elect leadership, and appoint city officers including the City Clerk, Fire Chief, Police Chief, Attorney, Judge, and Prosecutor.

• Oaths of office for Mayor Missy Evans and Council Members
• Election of Council President and President Pro-Tempore
• Appointment of City Clerk, Fire Chief, and Police Chief
• Appointment of City Attorney, Judge, and Prosecutor
• Resolution # 25-1103 to confirm depository for City funds

The council elected Chuck Gill as President and Virginia Alexander as President Pro‑Tempore. It adopted Ordinance 1641 governing council procedures and re‑appointed the City Clerk‑Controller, Fire Chief, Police Chief, City Attorney, City Judge, and City Prosecutor for the 2026‑2030 term. The council also confirmed the city’s fund depositories and authorized signers, changed the first November meeting date to November 10, and approved proceeding with the Library/Event Center bid. All actions passed by unanimous voice vote.

• Elected Chuck Gill as Council President (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Virginia Alexander as Council President Pro‑Tempore (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 1641 for council procedures (unanimous voice vote)
• Re‑appointed Rita S. Lee as City Clerk‑Controller (unanimous voice vote)
• Re‑appointed Daryl Fox as Fire Chief (unanimous voice vote)
• Re‑appointed Alan McDearmond as Police Chief (unanimous voice vote)
• Confirmed depositories and authorized signers per Resolution 25‑1103 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Library/Event Center bid (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The Hartselle City Council will review the FY2026 operating budget. Council members will discuss the agenda and ordinance for the upcoming organizational meeting, including the selection of a Council President, President Pro‑Tempore, and related appointments. They will also consider the Library/Event Center project and a resolution to request an Alabama Department of Transportation Carbon Reduction Program grant for traffic‑signal upgrades and a related budget adjustment.

• FY2026 operating budget review
• Organizational meeting agenda and ordinance discussion
• Selection of Council President and President Pro‑Tempore; related appointments
• Library/Event Center project discussion
• ALDOT resolution for Carbon Reduction Program grant for traffic‑signal upgrades and budget adjustment

The Hartselle City Council‑elect held a work session on October 28, 2025 and discussed five agenda items: the organizational meeting agenda and ordinance, selection of Council President and President Pro‑Tempore, appointments to be made at the organization meeting, the Library/Event Center project, and an ALDOT resolution for a Carbon Reduction Program grant for traffic signal upgrades. The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. No decisions, approvals, or vote tallies were recorded.

City Council

The Hartselle City Council will meet to discuss a grant agreement for traffic signal updates and a budget adjustment for Engineering. The body will also consider declaring certain administration items as surplus.

• Resolution 25-1028: Authorize Mayor to sign Traffic Signal Upgrades Agreement with ALDOT for the Carbon Reduction Program Grant (CRP)
• Budget adjustment for Engineering
• Declaration of surplus items for Administration

The council unanimously approved Resolution 25-1028, authorizing the mayor to sign the ALDOT traffic signal upgrades agreement for the Carbon Reduction Program. A budget adjustment of $46,000 for Engineering was also approved to cover the city’s share of the grant. The council voted to declare several items on the municipal building’s third floor surplus. Minutes from the October 14 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 25-1028 authorizing traffic signal upgrades agreement (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved budget adjustment for Engineering to cover $46,000 city share of grant (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved declaration of surplus items on 3rd floor of Municipal Building (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes from the October 14 regular meeting (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on rezoning Barkley Bridge Road from AG-1 to R-1. The body will also consider accepting bids for a new Fire Station #1 and a road use request for a Davidson Homes project.

• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 1640: Rezoning Barkley Bridge Road AG-1 to R-1
• Resolution 25-1014: Accept/Reject bids for construction of new Fire Station #1
• Resolution 25-1014A: Consider deannexation request on Halbrooks Road
• Public hearing: Consider alcohol license for Jefferson's of Hartselle
• Consider request by Davidson Homes for temporary road use in Cain Park

The council unanimously approved Resolution 25-1014, selecting Badger Building Inc.'s $5,307,873 bid to construct a new Fire Station #1. It also adopted Ordinance 1640 rezoning 2.4 acres on Barkley Bridge Road from AG-1 to R-1, approved a moratorium on mobile‑home zoning enforcement (Resolution 25-1014A), and granted a Class I retail liquor license to Lundin LLC dba Jeffersons of Hartselle. Additional actions included declaring surplus phones, approving safety award winners, and authorizing fiscal‑year‑end budget transfers.

• Approved Resolution 25-1014 for new Fire Station #1 construction (bid $5,307,873) – unanimous voice vote
• Adopted Ordinance 1640 rezoning 2.4 acres Barkley Bridge Rd AG-1 to R-1 – unanimous voice vote
• Approved Resolution 25-1014A moratorium on enforcement of Section 14 for grandfathered mobile homes – unanimous voice vote
• Approved Restaurant Class I retail liquor license for Lundin LLC dba Jeffersons of Hartselle – unanimous voice vote
• Declared old city cell phones surplus for return to FirstNet – unanimous voice vote
• Approved Safety Award Winners for the quarter – unanimous voice vote
• Approved fiscal year‑end budget transfers for all departments – unanimous voice vote

City Council

The Hartselle City Council meeting will include routine items such as call to order, invocation, pledge of allegiance, and roll call. The council will discuss the upcoming bid for a new Library/Event Center. The meeting also provides time for announcements, comments from officials and the public before adjourning.

• Discuss upcoming bid for Library/Event Center

The City Council voted unanimously to postpone the deadline for submitting or accepting bids for the Library and Event Center until December 9, 2025. The motion was made by Council Member Chuck Gill, seconded by Council Member Virginia Alexander, and passed by voice vote. No other business was considered and the meeting was adjourned.

• Postponed Library and Event Center bid deadline to Dec 9, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The Hartselle City Council will hold final public hearings on the annexation and zoning of Highway 31 North. It will introduce a rezoning of Barkley Bridge Road from AG-1 to R-1. The council will review and decide on bids for janitorial services for municipal buildings. Finally, the council will consider approval of the FY2026 General Fund Budget and other funds.

• Ordinance 1638 – Annexation of Hwy. 31 North (public hearing – final consideration)
• Ordinance 1639 – Zoning of Hwy. 31 North (public hearing – final consideration)
• Ordinance 1640 – Rezoning of Barkley Bridge Road from AG-1 to R-1 (introduction only)
• Resolution 25-0923 – Accept/Reject bids for janitorial services for municipal buildings
• Consideration and approval of the FY2026 General Fund Budget and other funds

The council approved the FY2026 operating budgets for the General Fund and eleven other city funds by unanimous voice vote. It also adopted Ordinance 1638 to annex two 1.35‑acre lots on Highway 31 North and Ordinance 1639 to zone those lots B‑1, both by unanimous voice vote (one member abstained). The council introduced Ordinance 1640 to rezone 2.4 acres on Barkley Bridge Road from AG‑1 to R‑1, and approved a janitorial services contract, a revised code‑enforcement officer job description, and several meeting minutes, all by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved FY2026 operating budgets for General Fund and 11 other funds (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 1638 annexing two 1.35‑acre lots on Highway 31 North (unanimous voice vote, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Ordinance 1639 zoning the annexed lots B‑1 (unanimous voice vote, 1 abstention)
• Introduced Ordinance 1640 rezoning 2.4 acres on Barkley Bridge Road from AG‑1 to R‑1 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 25‑0923 accepting janitorial services bid of $3,154.00 per month (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved revised job description for Code Enforcement Officer (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes of the September 2 canvass meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes of the September 8 work session meeting (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The Hartselle City Council will introduce ordinances regarding annexation and zoning along Hwy. 31 North and consider a special use permit for AT&T equipment. The meeting will also include a public hearing for Wreaths Across America and a utility board appointment.

• Ordinance 1638 – Annexation – Hwy. 31 North (Introduction only)
• Ordinance 1639 – Zoning – Hwy. 31 North (Introduction only)
• Resolution 25-0909 – Special Use Permit for AT&T equipment
• Consider a Special Event Permit by Wreaths Across America
• Consider an appointment to the Hartselle Utilities Board

The Hartselle City Council unanimously approved the introduction of Ordinance 1638 to annex two lots on Highway 31 North, and Ordinance 1639 to zone those lots as B‑1. It also approved a special‑use permit for AT&T equipment, a funding application for ATRIP II intersection improvements, a special events permit for Wreaths Across America, the reappointment of Jimmy Moore to the Utilities Board, and a $7,050 budget transfer for tree removal at the City Cemetery.

• Approved Ordinance 1638 annexation of two lots (1.35 acres) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved Ordinance 1639 zoning of the annexed lots as B‑1 – unanimous voice vote
• Approved Resolution 25-0909 AT&T special‑use permit – unanimous voice vote
• Approved Resolution 25-0909A ATRIP II funding request (up to $2 M) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved Special Events Permit for Wreaths Across America ceremony – unanimous voice vote
• Reappointed Jimmy Moore to the Hartselle Utilities Board – unanimous voice vote
• Approved $7,050 budget transfer for tree removal at City Cemetery – unanimous voice vote

City Council

The City Council will meet to tabulate provisional ballots and officially canvass the results of the August 26, 2025, municipal election. The meeting includes the distribution of election certificates.

• Tabulation of Provisional Ballots
• Resolution 25-0902: Canvass results of August 26, 2025 Municipal Election
• Distribution of certificates of election

The City Council adopted Resolution 25-0902 to officially canvass the August 26 municipal election results and issue certificates of election. The resolution was approved by unanimous voice vote. Certificates of election were issued to the mayor, council members and school board members. A run‑off election was announced for September 23, 2025 for City Council Place 1 and School Board Place 2.

• Adopted Resolution 25-0902 to canvass election results (unanimous voice vote)
• Issued certificates of election to mayor, council members and school board members
• Announced run‑off election for Sep 23 2025 (City Council Place 1, School Board Place 2)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The council unanimously approved several resolutions, including a 10‑year tax abatement for Pro‑Fab Machine’s $7 M expansion and a similar abatement for Wisener Enterprises’ $6.5 M project. It also adopted the Rebuild Alabama Transportation Plan for FY2026, approved an airport grant application, and entered MOUs with the city schools for school‑resource officers. Additional actions included renewing the fire‑hydrant maintenance contract and reappointing members to the Utilities, Airport, and Mental Health boards.

• Tabled Ordinance 1635 on revised stormwater pipe standards (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 25-0826 to implement the Rebuild Alabama Transportation Plan for FY2026 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 25-0826A to apply for the FY2026 Airport Improvements Grant (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 25-0826B granting a 10‑year tax abatement for Pro‑Fab Machine’s $7,000,000 expansion (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 25-0826C granting a tax abatement for Wisener Enterprises’ $6,500,000 project (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved MOUs with Hartselle City Schools for school‑resource officers (SROs) and school‑police officers (SPOs) for the current school year (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved renewal of the fire‑hydrant maintenance contract with Hartselle Utilities (unanimous voice vote)
• Reappointed Mike Gunter to the Utilities Board; reappointed Ken Garner to the Airport Board; appointed Karen Wright Howell to the Mental Health Board (unanimous voice votes)

City Council

The City Council will review a maintenance agreement with ALDOT for traffic signals at Sparkman St and US 31. Members will also introduce revised standards for stormwater pipes and culverts. Other items include a construction road addendum for Cain Park and business license waivers for a craft fair.

• Ordinance 1635: Revised standards for stormwater pipes and culverts
• Resolution #25-0812: Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement with ALDOT for Sparkman St and US 31
• Cain Park Construction Road Addendum
• Business license waiver request for HHS and HJHS Theatre Program Craft Fair
• Surplus item declarations for Public Works and Administration

The council approved several items, all by unanimous voice vote. Key actions included adopting Ordinance 1635 to revise stormwater pipe standards, authorizing the mayor to sign a traffic signal maintenance agreement with ALDOT for the Sparkman Street and US 31 intersection, and extending the deadline for the Cain Park construction road addendum to November 1, 2025. The council also waived a business license for a school theatre fundraiser, approved new pool staff job descriptions, and declared surplus equipment for sale.

• Approved minutes from July 22, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Introduced Ordinance 1635 revising stormwater pipe and culvert standards (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 25-0812 authorizing mayor to sign traffic signal maintenance agreement with ALDOT for Sparkman St. and US 31 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Cain Park construction road addendum extending deadline to November 1, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved waiver of business license requirements for Hartselle High/Junior High Theatre Program Craft Fair (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved job descriptions for Assistant Pool Manager, Head Lifeguard, Lifeguard, and Admissions (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved declaring miscellaneous Public Works parts surplus for auction on GovDeals (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved declaring office chairs surplus for Administration for sale on GovDeals (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The Hartselle City Council met in a work session on August 12, 2025. Council members interviewed candidates for the Hartselle Utilities Board of Directors, including Jimmy Moore, Charlie Oden, Lance Routh, and Michael Gunter. No other business was taken up, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

City Council

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 1634, which permits police to issue tickets for certain non‑traffic violations instead of making arrests. It also approved Resolution 25‑0722 appointing election officials, Resolution 25‑0722A authorizing an agreement with Local Government Services LLC for the city’s cable franchise renewal and audits, and a special event permit for the Hartselle City Schools Homecoming Parade. Additional unanimous actions included budget transfers of $17,000, $4,681 and $1,767 for public works and parks, and approval of the quarterly Safety Award winners.

• Adopted Ordinance 1634 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 25‑0722 appointing election officials (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 25‑0722A authorizing agreement with Local Government Services LLC for cable franchise renewal and audits (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Hartselle City Schools Homecoming Parade (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $17,000 budget transfer from Landfill Gas and Oil to Landfill Permits and Fees for Public Works (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $4,681 budget transfer from Salaries to Contract Labor for Parks & Recreation (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $1,767 budget transfer from Salaries to Contract Labor for Public Works (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Safety Award winners as presented (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The council unanimously approved Ordinance 1633 rezoning about 10.2 acres on Highway 31 North from B‑1/B‑2 to M‑1 light manufacturing. It also approved funding requests for the airport ($15,000) and the library ($7,000), accepted bids for Sparkman Park parking ($922,695) and airport pavement maintenance ($345,131.42), and authorized several budget transfers and a special event permit. All actions were adopted by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved Ordinance 1633 rezoning 10.2 acres to M‑1 (unanimous voice vote)
• Tabled Ordinance 1634 traffic citation update (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 25‑0708 to seek $15,000 airport funding (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 25‑0708A to seek $7,000 library funding (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 25‑0708C accepting Woodward Construction bid $922,695 for Sparkman Park parking (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved use of 2021 bond funds for Sparkman Park water main (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 25‑0708D accepting Figures Construction bid $345,131.42 for airport pavement maintenance (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved budget transfer $15,060 from Police Vehicles line item to Computer Expense line item (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The council introduced Ordinance 1633 to rezone about 10.2 acres on Hwy 31 North and approved a moratorium on annexations. It adopted a resolution rejecting all bids for the Library/Event Center and rescinding the fire‑station award, and approved several contracts and budget adjustments including the Vaughn Bridge Road agreement and a $45,000 budget increase.

• Introduced Ordinance 1633 to rezone Hwy 31 North (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 25-0624 annexation moratorium (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 25-0624A rejecting all Library/Event Center bids and rescinding fire‑station award (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized Mayor to sign agreement with Pugh Wright McAnally for Vaughn Bridge Road CE & I ($185,185.18) (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $45,000 budget adjustment for Vaughn Bridge Road construction (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized Mayor to sign agreement with Temple Inc. for traffic‑signal maintenance (unanimous voice vote)
• Declared surplus items for Administration and Fire Department (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $7,000 budget transfer from Insurance to Auditing (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the May 27 meeting and appointed City Clerk‑Controller Rita S. Lee as the Election’s Manager. It accepted the $6,279,000 bid from Limestone Building Group for a new fire station and authorized several agreements, including a welcome sign lease and an inmate labor contract. Additional approvals included the FY2024 audit, a Parks & Recreation concession worker job description, and a special event permit for Depot Days.

• Approved minutes for May 27, 2025 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Appointed Rita S. Lee as Election’s Manager (Resolution 25-0610) (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted Limestone Building Group’s $6,279,000 bid for new fire station (Resolution 25-0610A) (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized Mayor to sign lease for welcome sign with Morgan Baptist Association (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized Mayor to sign inmate labor agreement with Alabama Department of Corrections (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved FY2024 audit with clean opinion (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved job description for Parks & Recreation concession workers (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Depot Days (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The council adopted several unanimous motions, including revisions to the home solicitation ordinance to exempt religious organizations and political candidates. It approved ALDOT/US Access Board public right‑of‑way accessibility guidelines and a $250,000 intersection improvement project at SR‑36 and Lando Cain Road, with the city contributing $50,000. Additional approvals covered vacating three easements, a professional services agreement with Garver, LLC for airport pavement maintenance, a revised patrol officer job description, safety award winners, and declaring a $9.99 iPhone surplus as a retirement gift.

• Adopted Ordinance 1632 revising home solicitation rules to exclude religious groups and political candidates (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted ALDOT/US Access Board public right‑of‑way accessibility guidelines (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 25‑0527A to vacate easement in Ridgemont Subdivision (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 25‑0527B to vacate easement north of Woodall Street (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 25‑0527C for $250,000 intersection improvement at SR‑36/Lando Cain Road, city share $50,000 (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized Mayor to sign professional services agreement with Garver, LLC for Airport Pavement Maintenance Project (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved revised Patrol Officer job description (unanimous voice vote)
• Declared a $9.99 iPhone 15 surplus for retirement gift to HR Manager (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The council unanimously approved Resolution 25‑0506 to allow public rentals of the Farmer’s Market and Resolution 25‑0506A to enter an agreement with ALDOT for Vaughn Bridge Road intersection improvements. It also approved a revised job description for the Parks & Recreation Concession Manager and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Somerville Police Department. The council was advised that no action was needed on the appeal regarding the unsafe dwelling at 324 Simpson Street. Additional announcements included a proclamation for Municipal Clerk’s Week and upcoming bids for city projects.

• Approved Resolution 25‑0506 to rent Farmer’s Market for public events (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 25‑0506A for ALDOT intersection improvements, city share $395,440.26 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved revised job description for Parks & Recreation Concession Manager (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Somerville Police Department (unanimous voice vote)
• No action required on Council review of unsafe dwelling determination at 324 Simpson Street (advised by City Attorney)
• Mayor presented six‑month financial review for FY2025 Oct‑Mar (informational)
• Proclaimed May 4‑10 as Municipal Clerk’s Week (recognition)
• Announced upcoming bids for Library, Event Center, and Fire Station (informational)

City Council

The Hartselle City Council adopted Ordinance 1628 to rezone 3.4 acres for an automotive garage and Ordinance 1629 to rezone 2.7 acres for a duplex subdivision, both by unanimous voice vote. It also approved a $10,100 budget adjustment for painting and staining projects at the Depot and EARTH Park. Additional actions included adopting mobile‑food unit ordinances, declaring surplus library and fire‑department items, and reappointing a mental‑health board member.

• Adopted Ordinance 1628 rezoning 3.4 acres R‑1 to B‑1 for automotive garage (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 1629 rezoning 2.7 acres B‑1 to R‑3 for duplex subdivision (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 1630 amendment to mobile food unit ordinance, version #2 (roll‑call Yes from all members)
• Adopted Ordinance 1631 zoning amendment adding mobile food units and parks (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $10,100 budget adjustment for Depot and EARTH Park improvements (unanimous voice vote)
• Declared library books and CDs surplus for donation/sale (unanimous voice vote)
• Declared fire‑department turnout gear, defective Lusca device, and medical bags surplus (unanimous voice vote)
• Reappointed Jennifer Sittason to the Mental Health Board for a six‑year term (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The council introduced and unanimously approved Ordinance 1628 to rezone about 3.4 acres from R‑1 to B‑1 for an automotive garage. It also approved Ordinance 1629 to rezone 2.7 acres from B‑1 to R‑3 for a duplex subdivision and Ordinance 1631 to add mobile food units and mobile food unit parks to the zoning ordinance. Workers‑compensation medical protocol changes were approved, several board appointments were confirmed, and the May 13 council meeting was moved to May 6. Ordinance 1630 failed because it received no second.

• Approved Ordinance 1628 rezoning 3.4 acres R‑1 to B‑1 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Ordinance 1629 rezoning 2.7 acres B‑1 to R‑3 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Ordinance 1631 adding mobile food units and parks to zoning (unanimous voice vote)
• Failed Ordinance 1630 amendment of mobile food unit ordinance (no second)
• Approved changes to workers‑compensation medical protocol (unanimous voice vote)
• Appointed Melanie Burger to the CBD Design Review Board (unanimous voice vote)
• Re‑appointed members and alternates to the Board of Zoning Adjustment (unanimous voice vote)
• Moved May 13 council meeting to May 6 (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The Hartselle City Council unanimously approved the minutes from the March 11 meeting, adopted Ordinance 1625 to increase the minimum R‑5 patio‑home lot width to 55 feet and adjust duplex parking requirements, and adopted Ordinance 1627 to require permits and fees for residential and commercial demolition. The council also approved a municipal election service agreement with Morgan County, a $10,000 budget adjustment for the Development Department, and appointed voting delegates for the Alabama League of Municipalities Convention.

• Approved March 11 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 1625 zoning amendment (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 1627 demolition permit and fee ordinance (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Municipal Election Service Agreement with Morgan County (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $10,000 budget adjustment for Development Department (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Virginia Alexander as voting delegate (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Kenny Thompson as 1st alternate voting delegate (unanimous voice vote)