Owens Cross Roads, Alabama

Park Board

The Park Board meeting agenda has not been finalized and will be posted later. No decisions or discussions are listed at this time.

City Council

The provided document is a placeholder stating that the official agenda is currently being created. No specific business items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

City Council

The agenda for the upcoming City Council meeting is still being created and will be posted online when available. No items have been listed for discussion or decision at this time.

Planning Commission

The official agenda for the August 10, 2026 Owens Cross Roads Planning Commission meeting is still being prepared. No items are available for discussion at this time.

Park Board

The official agenda for the Park Board meeting is currently being created. No specific items for decision or discussion have been published.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting agenda is currently being created and will be published on the city website and social media channels when available. No items for discussion or decision have been released yet.

Park Board

The Owens Cross Roads Park Board has not yet released the agenda for its September 21 meeting. The City Clerk stated the official agenda is currently being created and will be posted online soon.

• Agenda not yet published
• City Clerk-Treasurer Christie Eason to publish agenda online

Planning Commission

The official agenda for the October 19, 2026, Planning Commission meeting is currently being created. No specific items for decision or discussion have been listed.

Park Board

The agenda for the October 26, 2026 Park Board meeting is still being prepared and will be posted online when available. No decisions or discussions are listed at this time.

• Official agenda not yet created; placeholder notice only

Park Board

The official agenda for the Park Board meeting is currently being created. No specific items for decision or discussion have been published.

Park Board

The official agenda for the December 21, 2026 Park Board meeting is still being created and will be published later. The document also includes a list of city officials and a reference to a City Council meeting from September 23, 2025, but no actionable items are present.

• No agenda items are available — the agenda is under development

City Council

The City Council is holding a public hearing to discuss a proposed additional ad valorem tax for fire protection services. A council vote on the matter is scheduled for July 28, 2026.

• Public hearing regarding Proposed Additional Ad Valorem Tax for Fire Protection Services
• City Council vote on the tax scheduled for July 28, 2026
• Proposed public voting date for the tax on September 29, 2026

City Council

The City Council will consider two ordinances: Annexation of Parcel Pin 85201 & 91079 and Rezone of Parcel Pin 85152 & 92740. A resolution to provide a one-time lump sum to retirees under ACT 2026-608 is up for adoption. Discussion items include Beau's Law and a future public hearing on a proposed Ad Valorem Tax addition for Fire Protection Services scheduled for July 20.

• Ordinance 26-006: Annexation of Parcel Pin 85201 & 91079
• Ordinance 26-007: Rezone of Parcel Pin 85152 & 92740
• Resolution 26-015: Retirees One Time Lump Sum ACT 2026-608
• Discussion of Beau's Law
• Public Hearing on July 20 for proposed Ad Valorem Tax addition for Fire Protection Services

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The agenda includes a public hearing and consideration of two ordinances: Ordinance 26-006 to annex parcels Pin 85201 and 91079, and Ordinance 26-007 to rezone parcels Pin 85152 and 92740. Also up for adoption is Resolution 26-015, which provides a one-time lump sum for retirees under Act 2026-608. Public comments will be heard from three residents.

• Ordinance 26-006: Annexation of Parcel Pin 85201 and 91079
• Ordinance 26-007: Rezone of Parcel Pin 85152 and 92740
• Resolution 26-015: Retirees One Time Lump Sum ACT 2026-608
• Presentation of Resolution by State Representative Ritchie Whorton
• Approval of minutes from June 23, 2026, and bank balances as of July 14, 2026

Planning Commission

The Owens Cross Roads Planning Commission will meet on July 13, 2026. After routine items, the commission will consider a new business item concerning billboards in the city. No other decisions are listed.

• Billboard proposals – discussion of potential signage projects in Owens Cross Roads

Park Board

The Richard and Frances Burke Park Advisory Board will meet to review minutes from March 23rd. Members will discuss budget creation, sidewalk placement, and the potential use of grant money for a guardrail.

• Budget creation status
• Sidewalk placement discussion
• Potential grant money for a guardrail

City Council

The council will consider approval of minutes from the June 9 working session and regular meeting, and review bank balances as of June 18, 2026. No ordinances or resolutions are scheduled for adoption. Public comments will be heard.

• Approval of June 9 working session minutes
• Approval of June 9 regular meeting minutes
• Review of bank balances as of June 18, 2026
• Public comments period

The council approved the June 9 meeting minutes and the bank balances as presented, with a unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn was also passed unanimously. No other ordinances or actions were taken.

• Approved June 9 minutes and bank balances (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a working meeting to review agenda items including two ordinances for annexation and rezoning of specific parcels, and three resolutions for a contract with LW Secure, an annual agreement with Huntsville Madison County Emergency, and a donation to Owens Cross Roads School PTO. A public hearing is scheduled for July 20 to discuss a proposed ad valorem tax addition for fire protection services.

• Ordinance 26-006: Annexation of Parcel Pin 85201 & 91079
• Ordinance 26-007: Rezone of Parcel Pin 85152 & 92740
• Resolution 26-012: Contract Agreement with LW Secure
• Resolution 26-014: Donation to Owens Cross Roads School PTO
• Public hearing on July 20 regarding proposed Ad Valorem Tax for Fire Protection Services

The City Council held a work session to review several resolutions. No ordinances were voted on as the annexation ordinance requires a 21-day posting period first.

• Reviewed Resolution 26-012 regarding LW Secure cyber security management contract
• Reviewed Resolution 26-013 regarding Huntsville Madison County Emergency annual agreement
• Reviewed Resolution 26-014 regarding Owens Cross Roads School PTO donation
• Scheduled public hearing for Ad Valorem Tax addition on July 20 at 6PM

City Council

The City Council will discuss the annexation and rezoning of specific land parcels. The body is also considering several contract agreements and a donation to a local school organization.

• Ordinance 26-006: Annexation of Parcel Pin 85201 & 91079
• Ordinance 26-007: Rezone of Parcel Pin 85152 & 92740
• Resolution 26-012: Contract Agreement with LW Secure
• Resolution 26-013: Annual Agreement with Huntsville Madison County Emergency
• Resolution 26-014: Donation to Owens Cross Roads School PTO

The City Council approved a contract renewal for LW Secure cyber security management and an annual agreement with Huntsville Madison County Emergency. Additionally, the council approved an annual donation to the Owens Cross Roads School PTO. Two ordinances regarding annexation and rezoning were presented for review but not voted upon.

• Approved May 26 meeting minutes and bank balances (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-012: LW Secure cyber security contract renewal (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-013: Huntsville Madison County Emergency annual agreement (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-014: Donation to Owens Cross Roads School PTO (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss annexing two parcels in Madison County and zoning them as Single Family Residential (RS2) for a proposed subdivision. It will also consider rezoning two parcels already within Owens Cross Roads from Estate Residential to Single Family Residential (RS2). These actions involve parcels on Ed Spears Road.

• Annexation and RS2 zoning of Parcel #22-09-29-0-002-005-000 (PIN 85201) at 337 Ed Spears Road
• Annexation and RS2 zoning of Parcel #22-08-28-0-000-038-000 (PIN 91079) at 0 Ed Spears Road
• Rezoning to RS2 of Parcel #22-09-29-0-002-004-000 (PIN 85152) at 355 Ed Spears Road
• Rezoning to RS2 of Parcel #22-09-29-0-002-003-000 (PIN 92740) at 0 Ed Spears Road

The commission approved the May 11, 2026 meeting minutes. It voted to recommend annexing two parcels on Ed Spears Road and zoning them Single Family Residential (RS2). It also voted to recommend rezoning two existing city parcels from Estate Residential to RS2. All motions passed with the recorded vote counts.

• Approved May 11, 2026 minutes (7-0)
• Recommended annexation and RS2 zoning of 337 Ed Spears Road (PIN 85201) and 0 Ed Spears Road (PIN 91079) (6-1)
• Recommended rezoning of 355 Ed Spears Road (PIN 85152) and 0 Ed Spears Road (PIN 92740) from Estate Residential to RS2 (6-1)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a working meeting to review agenda items. The primary subject of discussion is Fire Department contractors.

• Discussion regarding Fire Department contractors

The meeting was a work session and no formal ordinances or resolutions were adopted. Fire Chief Bruce Swanson discussed transitioning FD Contractors to employee status within the existing budget.

• Discussed moving FD Contractors to employee status

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will meet on May 26, 2026 to approve the minutes from the May 12 and May 12 meetings and to review bank balances as of that date. No ordinances, resolutions, or other business items are listed for consideration. The meeting will also include standard items such as call to order, invocation, and public comments.

• Approve City Council minutes from the Working Session on May 12, 2026
• Approve City Council minutes from the Regular Meeting on May 12, 2026
• Review and approve bank balances as of May 26, 2026

The City Council approved the minutes from the May 12, 2026, work meeting and regular session. The council also approved the city bank balances as of May 26, 2026. No ordinances or resolutions were considered during this meeting.

• Approved May 12, 2026, work meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 12, 2026, regular session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bank balances as of May 26, 2026 (unanimous)

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will hold a working meeting to discuss and potentially adopt Ordinance 26-002, which establishes fire protection and prevention regulations including open burning requirements. The council will also vote on resolutions authorizing a time and attendance services agreement with Andrews Technology and approving the annual Municipal Waste Pollution Prevention Report. A proclamation recognizing Emergency Medical Service Week (May 17–23) will be presented.

• Ordinance 26-002 adopting fire protection and prevention regulations, including open burning requirements
• Resolution 26-009 authorizing an agreement with Andrews Technology HMS, INC. for UKG Web Based Time & Attendance Services
• Resolution 26-011 approving the Municipal Waste Pollution Prevention Annual Report
• Proclamation of Emergency Medical Service Week (May 17–23)

The council reviewed Ordinance 26‑002 on fire protection and prevention regulations. It also reviewed Resolution 26‑009 to authorize an agreement with Andrews Technology HMS, Inc. for web‑based time and attendance services, and Resolution 26‑011 to authorize the Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Program annual report. No vote outcomes were recorded for these items. The meeting was adjourned by a motion that passed 4‑0‑1.

• Ordinance 26‑002 Fire Protection and Prevention Regulations considered (no vote recorded)
• Resolution 26‑009 authorizing agreement with Andrews Technology HMS, Inc. considered (no vote recorded)
• Resolution 26‑011 authorizing Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Program annual report considered (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn adopted (4 YEA, 1 abstention)

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will approve minutes from the April 14, 2026 meetings and consider adopting new fire protection regulations. The council also plans to authorize an agreement with Andrews Technology HMS, INC. for time and attendance services.

• Approval of April 14, 2026 City Council minutes
• Adoption of Fire Protection and Prevention Regulations
• Agreement with Andrews Technology HMS, INC. for time and attendance services
• Approval of Municipal Waste Pollution Prevention Annual Report
• Emergency Medical Service Week proclamation

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 26-004, establishing fire bureau regulations and burn permit requirements. It also approved two resolutions: one to contract UKG web‑based time and attendance services with Andrews Technology HMS, Inc., and another authorizing the municipal water pollution prevention program annual report. All actions were passed with unanimous votes.

• Adopted Ordinance 26-004 Fire Protection and Prevention Regulations (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-009 to contract UKG time & attendance services (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-011 authorizing water pollution prevention program annual report (unanimous)
• Approved minutes and bank balances from April meetings (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation of Emergency Medical Services Week (May 17‑23) (unanimous)

Planning Commission

This meeting consists solely of procedural items: calling the meeting to order, pledging allegiance, approving prior minutes, and handling old and new business. No specific actions, rezonings, or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from April 13 meeting

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will consider two ordinances that replace existing fee schedules for residential (Ordinance 26-004) and commercial (Ordinance 26-005) building permits. The council will also vote on two resolutions authorizing a new time‑and‑attendance service contract with Andrews Technology HMS, Inc. and renewing municipal court software support with Municipal Software Group. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a possible real‑estate transaction, and routine items such as minutes approval and proclamations will be addressed.

• Ordinance 26-004 – Residential Building Permit Fees (replaces Ordinance 22-006A)
• Ordinance 26-005 – Commercial Building Permit Fees (replaces Ordinance 22-007A)
• Resolution 26-009 – Authorize agreement with Andrews Technology HMS, Inc. for web‑based time & attendance services
• Resolution 26-010 – Renew agreement with Municipal Software Group for municipal court software support
• Executive session to discuss possible real‑estate transaction

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 26-004, replacing the residential building permit fee ordinance, and Ordinance 26-005, replacing the commercial building permit fee ordinance. It also approved Resolution 26-010 to renew the municipal court software support agreement. Resolution 26-009 to enter into an agreement with Andrews Technology HMS, Inc. was tabled. Minutes and bank balances from the March 24 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance 26-004 residential building permit fees (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-005 commercial building permit fees (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-010 renewal of municipal court software support (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 26-009 agreement with Andrews Technology HMS, Inc. (no vote)
• Approved previous meeting minutes and bank balances (unanimous)

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will consider two ordinances that update residential and commercial building permit fees, replacing previous ordinances. It will also consider two resolutions that authorize a new agreement with Andrews Technology HMS, Inc. for UKG web‑based time and attendance services and renew the existing agreement with Municipal Software Group for municipal court software support. The meeting includes proclamations for National Donate Life Month, Professional Municipal Clerks Week, and National Police Week.

• Ordinance 26-004: Residential Building Permit Fees (replaces Ordinance 22-006A)
• Ordinance 26-005: Commercial Building Permit Fees (replaces Ordinance 22-007A)
• Resolution 26-009: Authorize agreement with Andrews Technology HMS, Inc. for UKG web‑based time & attendance services
• Resolution 26-010: Authorize renewal of agreement with Municipal Software Group for municipal court software support

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct routine business, including approving the minutes from its March 9 meeting. No specific projects, rezoning proposals, contracts, or ordinances are listed. The meeting consists of standard procedural items.

• Approve minutes from March 9 meeting

City Council

The City Council will discuss a resolution to expand the municipal compensation structure from a 10-step to a 25-step pay scale. The body is also considering professional services agreements for tax auditing and a regional publication.

• Resolution 26-007: Amend municipal compensation structure from 10 step to 25 step pay scale
• Resolution 26-008: Professional services agreement with Rivertree Systems, Inc. for tax auditing and compliance
• Resolution 26-003: Agreement with Beers & Associates for "Huntsville & Madison County: Quality of Place and Space" publication
• Resolution 26-005: Election of voting delegates for Alabama League of Municipalities FY 2026
• Resolution 26-006: Election of voting delegates for Alabama Municipal Insurance Corporation FY 2026

City Council

The City Council will discuss several resolutions, including a proposal to expand the municipal compensation structure from a 10-step to a 25-step pay scale. The body will also consider professional service agreements for tax auditing and a regional publication.

• Resolution 26-007: Amend municipal compensation structure from 10 step to 25 step pay scale
• Resolution 26-008: Professional services agreement with Rivertree Systems, Inc. for tax auditing and compliance
• Resolution 26-003: Agreement with Beers & Associates for "Huntsville & Madison County: Quality of Place and Space" publication
• Resolution 26-005: Electing voting delegates for Alabama League of Municipalities FY 2026
• Resolution 26-006: Electing voting delegates for Alabama Municipal Insurance Corporation FY 2026

Park Board

The Owens Cross Roads Park Board meeting will consider approving the minutes from its October 7 and March 2 sessions. Members will provide status updates on a concrete bid, the park budget, and a bridge project. The board will also take public questions and set the next meeting for April 27, 2026.

• Approve City Park Board minutes for October 7
• Approve City Park Board minutes for March 2
• Chairperson status update on concrete bid
• Chairperson status update on budget creation
• Chairperson status update on bridge

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will hold a working meeting to discuss the personnel budget and other subjects. No official votes are scheduled.

• Personnel budget discussion
• Other subjects
• City Council working meeting

The council discussed personnel budget adjustments but took no formal actions on budget items. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

City Council

The City Council will approve the minutes and bank balances from the February 24 meeting. A presentation by Police Chief Jason will be given to Officer Matt Elliff. Councilwoman Jennifer Liddle will lead discussion of the annual Owens Cross Roads Citizen of the Year recognition program. No ordinances or resolutions are on the agenda.

• Approval of February 24, 2026 City Council minutes and March 10, 2026 bank balances
• Presentation by Police Chief Jason to Officer Matt Elliff
• Discussion of the Owens Cross Roads Citizen of the Year annual recognition program led by Councilwoman Jennifer Liddle
• No ordinances or resolutions scheduled for adoption

The council unanimously approved the City Council minutes from the February 24, 2026 work session and regular meeting, along with the bank balances presented. The council also unanimously adopted a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:07 PM. No ordinances or resolutions were considered.

• Approved February 24 minutes and bank balances (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the February 9, 2026 meeting minutes. No old or new business items were considered, and the meeting was adjourned shortly thereafter.

• Approved February 9, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Park Board

The City Park Board meeting agenda is still being prepared and has not been published. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed at this time.

City Council

The council will consider Ordinance 26-003, which sets rules and fees for construction debris disposal. It will also adopt Resolution 26-003 to authorize an agreement with Beers & Associates for the "Huntsville & Madison County: Quality of Place and Space" publication. Updates on the Wilson Mann sidewalk and wastewater treatment plant projects will be provided, and the council will discuss the annual "Owens Cross Roads Citizen of the Year" recognition program. A presentation by Fire Chief Bruce Swanson is scheduled.

• Ordinance No. 26-003: regulating construction debris disposal and establishing fees
• Resolution No. 26-003: authorizing agreement with Beers & Associates for a publication
• Update on Wilson Mann sidewalk project
• Update on wastewater treatment plant projects
• Discussion of Owens Cross Roads Citizen of the Year annual recognition program

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will vote on Ordinance 26-003 to regulate construction debris disposal and establish fees for excessive bulk debris. It will also vote on Resolution 26-003 to authorize an agreement with Beers & Associates for participation in the "Huntsville & Madison County: Quality of Place and Space" publication. The meeting includes approval of the February 10 minutes and bank balances, an update on the Wilson Mann sidewalk and wastewater treatment plant projects, and a discussion of the Owens Cross Roads Citizen of the Year recognition program. A presentation by Fire Chief Bruce Swanson will be given.

• Ordinance No. 26-003: Regulating construction debris disposal and fees (sponsored by Mayor Tony Craig)
• Resolution No. 26-003: Authorize agreement with Beers & Associates for a regional quality of place publication (sponsored by Mayor Tony Craig)
• Approval of City Council minutes from February 10, 2026 and bank balances as of February 24, 2026
• Update on Wilson Mann sidewalk and wastewater treatment plant projects (presented by City Engineer Jake Roth)
• Discussion of the Owens Cross Roads Citizen of the Year annual recognition program (led by Councilwoman Jennifer Liddle)

The council unanimously approved the minutes and bank balances from the February 10 meetings. It then considered and adopted Ordinance No. 26-003, with revisions to Sections 2 and 3, regulating construction debris disposal and fees. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes and bank balances – unanimous
• Considered Ordinance 26-003 with changes to Sections 2 and 3 – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance 26-003 with changes to Sections 2 and 3 – unanimous
• Adjourned regular meeting – unanimous

City Council

The City Council is holding a working meeting to consider three resolutions. These include a new annual recognition program and a publication agreement.

• Resolution 26-002: Establishing the 'Owens Cross Roads Citizen of the Year' annual recognition program
• Resolution 26-003: Agreement with Beers & Associates for 'Huntsville & Madison County: Quality of Place and Space' publication
• Resolution 26-004: Requesting the opinion of the Attorney General of Alabama

The council adopted Resolution 26-002 to create the Owens Cross Roads Citizen of the Year annual recognition program and will form a board to manage it. Resolution 26-003 to participate in the Huntsville & Madison County quality‑of‑place publication was tabled until the next meeting. Resolution 26-004 requesting the Alabama Attorney General’s opinion was presented. The council voted to adjourn the meeting.

• Adopted Resolution 26-002 establishing Citizen of the Year program
• Tabled Resolution 26-003 participation in quality‑of‑place publication
• Presented Resolution 26-004 requesting Attorney General opinion
• Motion to adjourn adopted (YEA: Dan Arvidson, Mayor Tony Craig, Claude Lang, Jennifer Liddle)

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will vote on three resolutions. One creates an annual "Citizen of the Year" award. Another authorizes a contract with Beers & Associates to contribute to a regional quality‑of‑place publication. The third requests an opinion from the Alabama Attorney General.

• Resolution 26-002: Establish the Owens Cross Roads Citizen of the Year annual recognition program
• Resolution 26-003: Authorize an agreement with Beers & Associates for participation in the "Huntsville & Madison County: Quality of Place and Space" publication
• Resolution 26-004: Request an opinion from the Attorney General of Alabama

The council unanimously approved the minutes and bank balances from the previous meetings. It adopted Resolution 26-002 to create the Owens Cross Roads Citizen of the Year recognition program. It also approved Resolution 26-004 to request an opinion from the Alabama Attorney General.

• Approved previous meeting minutes and bank balances (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 26-002 establishing the Citizen of the Year program (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-004 requesting the Attorney General's opinion (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider approval of the minutes from its January 12, 2026 meeting. No other specific items are listed; the agenda includes only standard procedural matters such as calling the meeting to order, a pledge of allegiance, and adjournment.

• Approve minutes from the January 12, 2026 meeting

The board could not approve the October 7 minutes or elect a vice chairman because a quorum was not present. Discussion noted Allison Callahan’s resignation and Jennifer Liddle’s potential replacement, but no vote occurred. No budget, contracts, or park projects for the park were approved.

Park Board

The Richard and Frances Burke Park Advisory Board will meet to conduct membership changes and elect a Vice Chairman. Members will also provide status updates and take questions from the public.

• Vote for Vice Chairman
• Membership changes regarding Allison Callahan and Jennifer Liddle
• Approval of October 7th meeting minutes

The board postponed approval of the October 7 minutes because a quorum was not present. No vote was taken to fill the Vice Chairman vacancy for the same reason. Members discussed estimates for concrete, a possible parking lot, land donation, signage, and a Phase I park project costing $350,000, but no actions were approved.

• No formal actions taken; quorum not met

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will consider Resolution No. 26-001 to approve the 2026 Annual Transportation Plan and Roadway Maintenance Paving Report. The council will also approve the minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting and review bank balances as of January 13, 2026. A proclamation recognizing Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month will be presented. The public comment period includes a comment from Joe Adair of 24 Acres Highway 431.

• Resolution No. 26-001: approve 2026 Annual Transportation Plan & Roadway Maintenance Paving Report
• Approve City Council minutes from Dec. 16, 2025
• Review bank balances as of Jan. 13, 2026
• Proclamation of Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month
• Public comment from Joe Adair – 24 Acres Highway 431

The council approved the minutes and bank balances from the January 13 meetings unanimously. It adopted Ordinance 26-001, which sets requirements for right‑of‑way disturbance permits, also unanimously. The City Hall building loan was reported paid off in full, and the council then moved to an executive session before adjourning the regular meeting.

• Approved previous meeting minutes and bank balances (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-001 regulating right‑of‑way disturbance and permit requirements (unanimous)
• Adjourned to executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular council meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will convene for a working meeting to consider a resolution approving the 2026 Annual Transportation Plan and Roadway Maintenance Paving Report. The agenda includes a proclamation for Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month and a discussion regarding Joe Adair.

• Proclamation for Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month
• Discussion regarding Joe Adair at 24 Acres Highway 431
• Resolution 26-001: Approve 2026 Annual Transportation Plan & Roadway Maintenance Paving Report

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments will meet to discuss and vote on a specific request. The primary item is a request to temporarily place a tiny home at 1139 Cave Spring Road.

• Request to temporarily place a tiny home at 1139 Cave Spring Road
• Vote on October 28, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will consider a resolution to adopt the 2026 Annual Transportation Plan and Roadway Maintenance Paving Report. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month and a discussion about a 24‑acre property owned by Joe Adair on Highway 431. No ordinances are scheduled for adoption.

• Proclamation: Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month
• Discussion of Joe Adair – 24 Acres, Highway 431, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763 (0 Ed Spears Road)
• Resolution No. 26-001 – Approve 2026 Annual Transportation Plan & Roadway Maintenance Paving Report

The City Council approved Resolution No. 26-001, which adopts the 2026 Annual Transportation Plan and Roadway Maintenance Paving Report. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Councilman Dan Arvidson, seconded by Councilwoman Elizabeth Craig, and was voted YEA by the mayor, Councilman Claude Lang, and Councilwoman Jennifer Liddle. The motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 5:52 p.m.

• Adopted Resolution 26-001 approving 2026 Annual Transportation Plan & Roadway Maintenance Paving Report
• Motion to adjourn passed (YEA votes from Mayor Tony Craig, Councilman Claude Lang, Councilwoman Jennifer Liddle)

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will consider a resolution to adopt the 2026 Annual Transportation Plan and Roadway Maintenance Paving Report. The council will also approve the minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting and the bank balances as of January 13, 2026. A proclamation recognizing Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month will be presented, and a public comment will be heard from Joe Adair.

• Approval of City Council minutes from Dec 16, 2025 and bank balances as of Jan 13, 2026
• Proclamation of Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month
• Public comment by Joe Adair (24 Acres Highway 431, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763)
• Resolution No. 26-001 to approve the 2026 Annual Transportation Plan & Roadway Maintenance Paving Report
• No ordinances listed for consideration

The Owens Cross Roads City Council unanimously approved the prior meeting minutes and bank balances. It also adopted Resolution 26-001, the 2026 Annual Transportation Plan and Roadway Maintenance Paving Report. The council then adjourned the meeting. No ordinances were considered.

• Approved minutes and bank balances (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 Annual Transportation Plan & Roadway Maintenance Paving Report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the November 10, 2025 meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote. No substantive actions were taken on old or new business items. The commission then adjourned the meeting with a unanimous 6‑0 vote.

• Approved November 10, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)