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Hartselle public meetings in 2025

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

Tue Dec 16, 2025

City Council

Council to consider amending excavation rules in public right-of-way

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.

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Tue Dec 16, 2025

City Council

City Council to interview mental health board candidates

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

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✓ Decided: City Council work session held; no formal actions taken

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.

Tue Dec 9, 2025

City Council

City Council will consider approving part of the CIP budget

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.

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✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approved rezoning of 11 acres on Highway 31 South for retail use

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.

Tue Dec 9, 2025

City Council

Council will consider authorizing the mayor to sign engineering contracts for two grant projects.

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.

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✓ Decided: City Council work session adjourned with no decisions made

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.

Tue Nov 25, 2025

City Council

Hartselle City Council to consider alcohol sales and rezoning on Highway 31 South

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approved Sunday alcohol sales ordinance

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.

Tue Nov 25, 2025

City Council

Council will discuss authorizing Sunday alcohol sales

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.

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✓ Decided: City Council held work session to review FY2026 budgets and strategic plan

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.

Mon Nov 10, 2025

City Council

Hartselle City Council to consider special event permits and budget adjustments

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.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved a $6,699 budget adjustment for a welcome sign

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.

Mon Nov 3, 2025

City Council

City Council to organize and appoint officers for 2025

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.

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✓ Decided: Council re-appointed key city officers for 2026‑2030 term

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.

Tue Oct 28, 2025

City Council

City Council will review FY2026 budget and consider ALDOT grant for traffic upgrades

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.

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✓ Decided: Council discussed agenda items; no decisions were approved

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.

Tue Oct 28, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider traffic signal upgrades and engineering budget adjustment

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.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved $230,000 traffic signal upgrades with ALDOT

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.

Tue Oct 14, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider rezoning and fire station construction bids

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $5.3M fire station contract and adopted several ordinances

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.

Tue Sep 30, 2025

City Council

City Council will discuss upcoming bid for Library/Event Center

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.

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✓ Decided: Council delays Library and Event Center bid deadline to Dec 9, 2025

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.

Tue Sep 23, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider FY2026 General Fund Budget and other funds

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.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved FY2026 operating budgets for all city 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.

Tue Sep 9, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider annexation and zoning on Hwy. 31 North

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves annexation, zoning, permits and a $7,050 tree removal

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.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

City Council

City Council to canvass August 26 municipal election results

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.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted resolution to canvass August election results

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.

Tue Aug 26, 2025

City Council

City Council to vote on stormwater standards and tax abatements

The Hartselle City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 26, 2025, to consider final approval of revised stormwater pipe standards and multiple resolutions, including tax abatements for local businesses and adoption of the Rebuild Alabama Transportation Plan for FY2026. The meeting will also address renewals of service contracts, appointments to city boards, and budget transfers across departments.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved a 10‑year tax abatement for Pro‑Fab Machine’s $7 M expansion

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.

Tue Aug 12, 2025

City Council

Hartselle City Council to consider traffic signal agreement and stormwater standards

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.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved traffic signal agreement with ALDOT for Sparkman St. & US 31

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.

Tue Aug 12, 2025

City Council

Hartselle City Council to interview Utilities Board candidates

The City Council will conduct interviews for the Hartselle Utilities Board of Directors. The body will also discuss business license waivers and infrastructure updates.

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✓ Decided: City Council work session held; no decisions were made

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.

Tue Jul 22, 2025

City Council

Hartselle City Council to consider traffic citation update and cable franchise renewal

The City Council will discuss an update to the traffic citation ordinance and a cable television franchise renewal agreement. The body will also consider budget transfers for Public Works and Parks & Recreation.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopted Ordinance 1634 allowing ticketing for certain non‑traffic violations

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.

Tue Jul 8, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider rezoning on Hwy. 31 North and funding requests

The City Council will hold a final consideration public hearing on a rezoning ordinance for Hwy. 31 North. The body will also review funding requests for the airport and library, as well as bids for park and airport projects.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved rezoning of 10.2 acres to light manufacturing

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.

Tue Jun 24, 2025

City Council

Hartselle Council to consider contracts for new fire station and library

The City Council will review construction contracts for a new fire station and a new library/event center. The body will also consider a moratorium on annexations and a rezoning request for Hwy. 31 North.

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✓ Decided: Council rejected all bids for Library/Event Center and rescinded fire station award

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.

Tue Jun 10, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider bid for new fire station construction

The Hartselle City Council will meet to review a construction bid for a new fire station and consider several administrative agreements. The body will also review special event permits and the FY2024 audit.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves fire station contract and multiple community actions

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.

Tue May 27, 2025

City Council

City Council to vote on home solicitation ordinance and easement vacations

The Hartselle City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 27, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. The agenda includes procedural items such as invocation, pledge of allegiance, and roll call, followed by approval of past meeting minutes. The meeting will then address unfinished and new business, including ordinances, resolutions, and agreements.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves $250,000 intersection improvement with ALDOT, city to fund $50,000

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.

Tue May 6, 2025

City Council

Council to consider AL DOT agreement for Vaughn Bridge Road improvements

The Hartselle City Council will vote on a resolution to approve an agreement with AL DOT for Vaughn Bridge Road intersection improvements. Other items include a rental policy for the Farmer's Market, an appeal of an unsafe dwelling determination at 324 Simpson Street, a revised job description for Concession Manager, and a mutual aid agreement with Somerville Police. The Mayor will also present a 6-month financial review.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves farmer’s market rental, bridge road improvements, and police MOU

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.

Tue Apr 22, 2025

City Council

Council to vote on rezoning for auto garage and duplex, plus mobile food unit rules

The Hartselle City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 22, 2025, with final public hearings on three ordinances: rezoning a property from R-1 to B-1 for an automotive garage, rezoning 2.7 acres from B-1 to R-3 for a duplex subdivision, and an amendment to add mobile food unit parks to the zoning code. The council will also consider performance bond expirations, an appeal of an unsafe dwelling determination at 324 Simpson Street, declaring surplus items for the library and fire department, a budget adjustment, and an appointment to the Mental Health Board.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts two rezoning ordinances and approves $10,100 depot improvement budget

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.

Tue Apr 8, 2025

City Council

Council to introduce rezoning for duplex subdivision and mobile food unit rules

The Hartselle City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 8, 2025, introducing several ordinances on first reading. Key items include rezoning 2.7 acres from B-1 to R-3 for a duplex subdivision, and amendments to allow mobile food unit parks. The council will also consider board appointments and moving the May 13 meeting to May 6 due to a lack of quorum.

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✓ Decided: Council approved rezoning of 3.4 acres for an automotive garage

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.

Tue Mar 25, 2025

City Council

Final consideration of zoning amendment and demolition permit ordinance

The Hartselle City Council will hold public hearings and final votes on two ordinances: one amending the zoning ordinance (Ordinance 1625) and another requiring permits and fees for demolition of residential and commercial structures (Ordinance 1627). New business includes approving a Municipal Election Services Agreement with Morgan County, a budget adjustment request from the Development Department, and selecting voting delegates for the Alabama League of Municipalities Convention.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts zoning lot‑width amendment and demolition permit ordinance

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.

Tue Mar 11, 2025

City Council

Final vote on park hours ordinance, new zoning and demolition rules introduced

The Hartselle City Council will hold final consideration of Ordinance 1626, which changes park hours and use regulations. New business includes introduction of a zoning ordinance amendment (Ordinance 1625) and a requirement for permits and fees for demolition of residential and commercial structures (Ordinance 1627). The council also will consider street and drainage improvements for Turtle Pond Phase 2, accept or reject bids for an exclusive soft drink/sports drink vendor, declare surplus items for Public Works and Library, and consider appointment of a Police Chief.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts park hours ordinance, appoints new police chief

The Hartselle City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 1626, which allows the Parks & Recreation Director to post park hours, prohibits sleeping in parked cars on public/private property, camping on public property, and sleeping in abandoned buildings. The council also unanimously appointed Alan McDearmond as Police Chief, accepted a bid from Decatur Coca-Cola for a three-year soft drink/sport drink vendor contract, and approved several surplus declarations. Other items, including zoning and demolition ordinances, were introduced for future consideration.

Tue Feb 25, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider Starbucks construction agreement and park hour changes

The Hartselle City Council will meet to discuss a design and construction agreement for Starbucks Coffee. The body will also consider changes to park hours and a budget adjustment for Parks & Recreation.

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✓ Decided: Council introduces ordinance banning sleeping in cars, camping on public property

The Hartselle City Council introduced Ordinance 1626, which would prohibit sleeping in parked cars on public property and certain private property, camping or taking up abode on public property, and sleeping in abandoned buildings. The council also approved a resolution authorizing a design and construction agreement with WESCORP, LLC for Starbucks Coffee, a $25,000 budget adjustment for sewer repairs at the Soccer Complex, and declared surplus IT items. All votes were unanimous.

Tue Feb 25, 2025

City Council

Council to consider Starbucks design agreement and police chief interview

The City Council will hold a work session to interview interim Police Chief Alan McDearmond for the permanent position. They will also consider Resolution #25-0228 authorizing a design and construction agreement with WESCORP, LLC for a Starbucks Coffee location. A budget adjustment for Parks & Recreation will be discussed.

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✓ Decided: Hartselle City Council holds procedural work session, no decisions

The Hartselle City Council met in a work session on February 25, 2025, with Council President Kenny Thompson presiding. The minutes list only the attendance and the adjournment at 6:45 p.m., with no substantive decisions, approvals, or discussions recorded. The meeting was procedural in nature.

Tue Feb 11, 2025

City Council

Council to consider allowing mobile food unit parks

The Hartselle City Council will hold a work session to discuss several proposals, including potential changes to the mobile food unit ordinance to allow mobile food unit parks. They will also discuss budget adjustments for Parks & Recreation, declaring surplus all structures and contents at 311 Nix Street NE, a job description change for IT Support Technician, and a speed limit change on Garner Road. No votes are expected at this work session; items are for discussion only.

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✓ Decided: Council discusses mobile food parks, budget, surplus, speed limit

The Hartselle City Council held a work session on February 11, 2025, to discuss six agenda items, including potential changes to the mobile food unit ordinance to allow food unit parks, budget adjustments for Parks & Recreation, declaring surplus structures at 311 Nix Street NE, a job description change for IT Support Technician, a speed limit change on Garner Road, and a consulting agreement with C2 Design. No formal votes or decisions were made; the items were only discussed.

Tue Feb 11, 2025

City Council

Council to vote on Verizon Wireless special use permit

The Hartselle City Council will consider several items, including a special use permit for Verizon Wireless, a speed limit change on Garner Road, and budget adjustments for Parks & Recreation. They will also vote on declaring surplus structures at 311 Nix Street NE and changes to the IT Support Technician job description.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Verizon tower upgrade, speed limit changes, and budget adjustments

The Hartselle City Council approved a special use permit for Verizon Wireless to modify equipment on an existing tower, changed speed limits on Garner Road to 35 mph with 25 mph in curves, adjusted the IT Support Technician job classification, approved two Parks & Recreation budget adjustments totaling $42,125, declared surplus property at 311 Nix Street NE, and authorized the mayor to sign a consulting agreement with C2 Design. All votes were unanimous.

Tue Jan 28, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider annexation and rezoning for Cain Park and Dominion Drive

The City Council will review final considerations for the annexation and zoning of Cain Park Phase 2 and a rezoning request for 16.2 acres on Dominion Drive. The body will also discuss personnel policy changes and the appointment of an Interim Police Chief.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Cain Park annexation, zoning, and rezoning

The Council approved a resolution ratifying an agreement with BC Cain A&D LLC for annexation and construction of a secondary ingress/egress to Cain Park subdivision. It also removed from the table and adopted Ordinance 1615 to annex 28 acres for Phase 2 of Cain Park, and Ordinance 1616 to zone that property as R-5 (Patio Homes). Additionally, the Council adopted Ordinance 1624 to rezone 16.2 acres on Dominion Drive from R-1 to R-5. All votes were unanimous.

Tue Jan 14, 2025

City Council

Hartselle City Council to hold public hearing on sign ordinance amendment

The City Council will hold a public hearing and final consideration for an amendment to the sign ordinance. The body will also consider a grant application for the 2025 Rebuild Alabama Act and budget transfers for Public Works.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts sign ordinance amendment for B-4 zone

The Hartselle City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 1622, amending the sign ordinance regarding highrise signs in the B-4 Interchange Business zone. The council also approved a Rebuild Alabama Act grant application for Bethel Road resurfacing, several Public Works budget transfers, a revised Police Chief job description, surplus declaration for Fire Department equipment, and a special event permit for the Bee Line Highway Classics and Cruisers 2nd Saturday Cruise-In.