Nauvoo public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Nauvoo Town Council will review several items of new business. These include proposed improvements to the community center, installation of power on Ingle Road for a SCADA system, adding lighting to the ball field and bathrooms, and a proposal regarding employee sick time. The council will also hear public comments and approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Community Center improvements (proposed by Councilmember Perry)
• Installation of power on Ingle Road for the SCADA system
• Installation of lights on the ball field and bathrooms
• Proposal concerning employee sick time

City Council

The Nauvoo Town Council will discuss and vote on several items, including updating the personnel policies and employee handbook, disposing of a fire department truck and extinguishers, and handling surplus property from the community center. Council members will also consider a water rate increase and a resolution to intervene as a defendant in the Simplified Seller Use Tax litigation. These actions are part of the regular scheduled meeting agenda.

• Resolution adopting an updated personnel policies and procedures manual and employee handbook
• Resolution to surplus fire department truck and fire extinguishers
• Surplus steeple from the community center
• Water rate increase
• Resolution to intervene as a defendant in the Simplified Seller Use Tax (SSUT) litigation

The council unanimously approved the October financials and meeting minutes. It adopted updated personnel policies and declared several items surplus, including a fire department vehicle and a steeple. The council also approved a 6% water rate increase with specific rates and created a new water supervisor position. Additional actions included raising the fire vehicle driver age to 24 and authorizing participation in tax litigation.

• Approved October financials (Barton, Dill, Perry)
• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (Barton, Dill, Perry)
• Adopted updated personnel policies and handbook (Barton, Dill, Perry)
• Declared fire department vehicle and extinguishers surplus (Barton, Dill, Perry)
• Raised required driving age for fire vehicles to 24 (Barton, Dill, Perry)
• Approved 6% water rate increase with new pricing (Barton, Dill, Perry)
• Authorized town to intervene in SSUT litigation (Barton, Dill, Perry)
• Closed roads for Christmas parade route (Barton, Dill, Perry)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss one item of new business. The body will consider a resolution to amend Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.

• Resolution to amend CDBG funds

The special council meeting on Nov 4, 2025 was called to consider a resolution amending the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project funds. Council members approved Resolution 20251104, authorizing the submission of a formal amendment request to return the unused CDBG funds to Alabama of Economic and Community Affairs. The motion passed with five yeas and no nays; the meeting adjourned at 5:03 p.m.

• Approved Resolution 20251104 to request return of unused CDBG funds (5-0)

City Council

The Town Council is meeting to establish its operational structure and appoint key officials. The body will decide on the appointment of a Town Attorney, Town Clerk, and Auditor, and set the schedule for regular meetings.

• Oath of Office for A. Lee Tucker
• Election of Mayor Pro Tempore
• Appointment of Town Attorney
• Appointment of Town Clerk
• Ratification of Town depositories and recurring expense payments

The newly sworn‑in council appointed Deborah Barton as Mayor Pro Tem. It set council meetings for every third Friday at 10:00 am and adopted Ordinance 20251103-3 establishing council meeting procedures. The council also confirmed the town attorney (Stephens and Stephens, LLC), appointed Nicole Garner as town clerk, and ratified First National Bank and Synovus as the town’s depositories.

• Resolution 20251103-1 appoints Deborah Barton as Mayor Pro Tem – unanimous approval
• Resolution 20251103-2 sets council meetings for every third Friday at 10:00 am – YEAS 4, NAYS 1
• Ordinance 20251103-3 adopts council meeting procedures – YEAS 6, NAYS 0
• Resolution 20251103-4 confirms Stephens and Stephens, LLC as town attorney – YEAS 5, NAYS 0
• Resolution 20251103-5 appoints Nicole Garner as town clerk – YEAS 5, NAYS 0
• Resolution 20251103-6 ratifies First National Bank and Synovus as depositories – YEAS 5, NAYS 0
• Mayor authorized retention of CPA firm Kellum, Wilson, and Associates – authorized (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting – unanimous approval

City Council

The Nauvoo Town Council will meet to review September financial reports and discuss new business. Agenda items include the fire department, pest control, and updates to the employee handbook.

• Financial reports for September
• Fire Department discussion with Matt Sanford
• Pest control
• Updates to Employee Handbook

The council unanimously approved the September financial statements and the September 12 and 26 meeting minutes. It authorized the surplus and sale of the fire department’s white F250 truck, the disposal of outdated fire extinguishers, and the temporary closure of McDaniel Avenue on Oct. 31 for a trunk‑or‑treat event. The body also approved a pest‑control contract with Northwest Pest Control ($210 initial cost, $185 quarterly), designated Dec. 26 and Jan. 2 as gap holidays, and entered an executive session to discuss an individual’s character.

• Approved September financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved September 12 & 26 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Surplused fire department’s white F250 and authorized sale (YEAS: Barton, Perry, Wills, Burgett)
• Surplused old fire extinguishers and authorized disposal (YEAS: Barton, Perry, Wills, Burgett)
• Closed McDaniel Avenue on Oct. 31, 5‑9 p.m. for trunk‑or‑treat (unanimous)
• Approved pest‑control contract with Northwest Pest Control ($210 initial, $185 quarterly) (unanimous)
• Designated Dec. 26 and Jan. 2 as gap holidays (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss good name and character of an individual (unanimous)

City Council

The Nauvoo Town Council will hold a special called meeting on September 26, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. The agenda includes a series of fire department items numbered 1 through 8 and a specific item to approve additional costs for repairs. No further details or amounts are provided in the agenda.

• Fire Department agenda items (items 1‑8)
• Approval of additional costs for repairs

The Nauvoo Town Council voted to add $4,250 to the fire department’s repair and maintenance budget, bringing the total approved funding to $17,250. Mayor Burgett announced that a $10,000 CAWACO grant for additional fire‑gear has been approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved additional $4,250 fire department repair funds (5-0)
• Set total fire department repair funding at $17,250
• Announced approval of $10,000 CAWACO grant for fire gear
• Motion to adjourn passed (5-0)

City Council

The Nauvoo Town Council will consider unfinished business, including a resolution on a booster pump and water pressure issue and Ordinance No. 20250809-3 to join the state consumable vapor tax revenue distribution program. New business items include a resolution on fire department paid calls, approval of a quote for water service work to a chicken house, and approval of the Mayor’s attendance at three state‑level workshops and trainings. The meeting also includes routine financial reports, approval of prior meeting minutes, and a public comment period.

• Ordinance No. 20250809-3: authorize town participation in the state consumable vapor tax revenue distribution program
• Resolution on booster pump and water pressure issue (Keith Sizemore)
• Resolution on fire department paid calls
• Approve quote for water service work to a chicken house
• Approve Mayor’s attendance at Alabama Recreational Trails Leadership Workshop, Regional Orientation Training, and Disaster Leadership Conference

The Nauvoo Town Council adopted Ordinance 20250819-3 to join the State Consumable Vapor Tax Revenue Distribution Program. It also approved the return of the remaining $118,000 in CDBG funds and authorized several local expenditures, including a water service for a chicken house and fire‑engine repairs. Additional approvals covered attendance fees and mileage reimbursements for regional training events.

• Adopted Ordinance 20250819-3 to participate in vapor tax revenue program (4‑0)
• Approved water service installation for chicken house using Robinson and Sons (4‑0)
• Approved attendance fees and mileage reimbursements (3‑0, 1 abstain)
• Returned remaining $118,000 CDBG funds (4‑0)
• Authorized up to $13,000 for fire department Engine 1 and Engine 5 repairs (4‑0)
• Approved August financial statements (4‑0)
• Approved minutes for August and September 2 (4‑0)
• Approved water department pressure test at petitioner’s residence (4‑0)

City Council

The Nauvoo Town Council will hold a special called meeting on September 12, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. The agenda lists only one item: a discussion of contracting work for the water department. No other business or resolutions are noted.

• Discuss contracting water department work

Mayor Burgett reported the water department had no operator and suggested contracting Robinson & Sons for needed work. A motion to allow the department to use Robinson & Sons until a new operator is hired was introduced and unanimously carried. The council then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved use of Robinson & Sons for water system work until a new operator is hired (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Nauvoo Town Council is holding a special called meeting to address election matters. The primary purpose of the meeting is the canvassing of election results.

• Resolution 20250902: Canvassing Election Results

The council adopted Resolution 20250902, which canvassed and confirmed the vote totals for the 2025 municipal election. The resolution declared Terry Burgett as mayor and Christian Dill, Olivia “Lou” Allbritton, Denice Perry, and Melinda Joan Wills as the elected council members. The motion passed unanimously (5 yeas, 0 nays). The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted Resolution 20250902 canvassing election results (5-0)
• Declared Terry Burgett elected Mayor
• Declared Christian Dill elected Council Place No. 1
• Declared Olivia “Lou” Allbritton elected Council Place No. 2
• Declared Denice Perry elected Council Place No. 3
• Declared Melinda Joan Wills elected Council Place No. 4
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Nauvoo Town Council will discuss a transportation plan under the Rebuild Alabama Act 2019-2 and award a bid for DWSRF Project No FS010194-02 BIL. The body will also consider a vapor tax revenue distribution ordinance and fire department matters.

• Resolution 20250819-1: Adoption of a transportation plan pursuant to Rebuild Alabama Act 2019-2
• Resolution 20250819-2: Awarding bid for DWSRF Project No FS010194-02 BIL
• Ordinance No. 20250809-3: Participation in the state consumable vapor tax revenue distribution program
• Contract with Walker County ARES for repeater placement on tower
• Fire Department items: SCBA recertification, mutual aid with Carbon Hill Vol. Fire Dept., and paid calls

The council approved the June and July financial statements and the minutes from July 15 and August 8. It adopted additions to the ARES contract, authorized SCBA recertification, and approved a mutual‑aid agreement with the Carbon Hill Volunteer Fire Department. The council also adopted a transportation plan, awarded a $317,000 water‑storage tank rehabilitation contract, paid municipal league dues, appointed the mayor and fire chief to the EMA committee, and declared surplus water‑works material.

• Approved June and July financial statements (5-0)
• Approved July 15 and August 8 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved additions to ARES contract (5-0)
• Approved SCBA recertification (5-0)
• Approved mutual aid contract with Carbon Hill Volunteer Fire Department (5-0)
• Adopted Transportation Plan Resolution 20250819-1 (5-0)
• Awarded $317,000 water‑storage tank rehabilitation contract to Robinson and Sons Construction Services, Inc. (5-0)
• Paid $896 dues to Alabama League of Municipalities and National League of Cities (5-0)

City Council

The Town Council is meeting to appoint alternate election officers and address a contractual agreement for voting machines. These actions relate to the upcoming August 26, 2025 election.

• Resolution 20250819-1: Appointment of alternate election officers
• Contractual agreement with Walker County Commission for August 26, 2025 election voting machines

The council adopted Resolution 20250808, appointing Denise Hall as Election Inspector, Charlotte Horner as a poll worker, and Peggy Hudson as an alternate poll worker, with specified compensation. The council also approved entering into an agreement with the Walker County Commission to use and reimburse election machines for the August 26 and September 23, 2025 elections. Both actions passed unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution 20250808 appointing election officers (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Walker County Commission for election‑machine services (5-0)

City Council

The Nauvoo Town Council will consider a $2,000 fund transfer from the General Fund to the Street Fund. Council members will discuss several operational items, including fire department SCBA recertification, a potential commercial lawn mower purchase, and the upcoming closure of Town Hall on August 29. Additional topics include employee top-out pay, bucket lift rental, and replacement of two culvert pipes.

• Transfer of $2,000 from General to Street Fund
• Fire Department recertification for SCBA equipment
• Potential purchase of a commercial lawn mower
• Closing Town Hall on Friday, August 29
• Discussion of changing employee top-out pay

The council voted unanimously to enter a contract with Walker County ARES to place a radio repeater on the fire department tower. Deborah Barton was declared elected to Town Council Place No. 5 and election officers were appointed. Additional actions included transferring $2,000 to the Street Department, raising employee top‑out pay to $25 per hour, and approving purchases for equipment and culvert replacement. The council also tabled the SCBA recertification discussion until next month.

• Approved contract with Walker County ARES for fire tower repeater (unanimous yea)
• Declared Deborah Barton elected to Town Council Place No. 5 (unanimous yea)
• Adopted resolution appointing election officers and compensation (unanimous yea)
• Transferred $2,000 from General Fund to Street Department (unanimous yea)
• Closed Town Hall on Friday, August 29, 2025 (unanimous yea)
• Raised employee top‑out pay to $25 per hour (unanimous yea)
• Approved adding minutes and agendas to municipal website (unanimous yea)
• Tabled SCBA recertification discussion until next month (unanimous yea)

City Council

The Nauvoo Town Council meeting on June 17, 2025 will review several items. Council members will discuss purchasing fire department apparel, a mutual aid agreement with Carbon Hill, and acquiring a pre‑con valve. A resolution to appoint an election/absentee manager will be considered, and an executive session will address potential litigation.

• Purchase of fire department apparel
• Mutual aid agreement with Carbon Hill
• Purchase of pre‑con valve
• Resolution to appoint election/absentee manager
• Executive session to discuss potential litigation

The council approved the May financial statements and the minutes from May 20 and May 23, 2025. It authorized purchases for fire department shirts ($2,500) and a valve for Engine 5 ($3,000). The council adopted a resolution appointing Clerk Nicole Garner as elections manager and approved the mayor’s request to seek a $5,000 grant for security cameras, a TV and a computer. An executive session was entered to discuss possible litigation before the meeting adjourned.

• Approved May financial statements (unanimous vote)
• Approved minutes of May 20 and May 23, 2025 (unanimous vote)
• Approved purchase of fire department shirts up to $2,500 from NVFD account (unanimous vote)
• Approved purchase of pre‑con valve for Engine 5 dump tank up to $3,000 (unanimous vote)
• Adopted Resolution No. 20250617 appointing Nicole Garner as elections manager and absentee elections manager (unanimous vote)
• Authorized mayor to apply for up to $5,000 grant for security cameras, TV and computer (unanimous vote)
• Entered executive session to discuss possible litigation (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)