Owens Cross Roads public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will vote on Resolution 25-073 to adopt the FY 2026 budget. They will also consider Resolution 25-074 to approve a housekeeping services contract for City Hall and the Fire and Rescue Department. The council will receive an update from the City Attorney on the Pathway of Madison County, LLC matter.

• Resolution 25-073: Adopt the FY 2026 budget for Owens Cross Roads
• Resolution 25-074: Approve a contract for housekeeping services for City Hall and the Fire and Rescue Department
• Proclamation of Human Trafficking Awareness Month – January 2026
• City Attorney update on Pathway of Madison County, LLC
• Approval of minutes from the Dec. 1 budget workshop and Dec. 2 regular meeting, and bank balances as of Dec. 15, 2025

The council approved the FY 2026 city budget by unanimous vote. It also approved a contract for housekeeping services for City Hall and the Fire and Rescue Department, also unanimously. Minutes and bank balances from previous meetings were approved without dissent.

• Adopt FY 2026 city budget (unanimous)
• Approve housekeeping services contract for City Hall and Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approve minutes and bank balances from prior meetings (unanimous)

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council meeting on December 16, 2025 will consider two resolutions. Resolution 25-073 proposes adopting the city’s budget for fiscal year 2026. Resolution 25-074 proposes approving a contract for housekeeping services for City Hall and the Fire and Rescue Department. No other items are on the agenda.

• Resolution 25-073 – Adopt FY 2026 city budget
• Resolution 25-074 – Approve contract for housekeeping services for City Hall and Fire & Rescue Department

The Owens Cross Roads City Council held a work session on Dec. 16, 2025. A proclamation for Human Trafficking Awareness Month (January 2026) was announced. Two resolutions were presented—adopting the FY 2026 budget and approving a housekeeping contract—but the minutes do not record any vote on them. The council then voted to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (5-0)

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will convene to approve the minutes from the November 18, 2025 regular meeting and review the bank balances as of December 1, 2025. No ordinances, resolutions, or public comments are scheduled for consideration.

• Approval of City Council Minutes from November 18, 2025
• Review of Bank Balances as of December 1, 2025

Council unanimously approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting and the bank balances as of December 1, 2025. The council also voted unanimously to enter an executive session, to reconvene the meeting later that evening, and to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved minutes of Nov 18, 2025 meeting and Dec 1, 2025 bank balances (unanimous)
• Entered executive session at 6:06 p.m. (unanimous)
• Re‑convened council meeting at 7:09 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned council meeting at 7:12 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The council agreed to allocate franchise payments from Huntsville Utilities with 50% to Fire, 25% to Police, and 25% to Roads, a decision supported by all members present. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mayor Craig, seconded by Councilman Arvidson, and passed, ending the session at 7:44 p.m.

• Approved franchise payment disbursement: Fire 50%, Police 25%, Roads 25% (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will consider several resolutions, including authorizing franchise agreements for electric and natural gas service with Huntsville Utilities. An ordinance will be voted on to rezone 195 Hamer Road from Estate Residential to a Special District. Additional resolutions address mayoral spending authority up to $10,000 and changes to part‑time employee holiday pay policy.

• Ordinance No. 25-020: Rezone 195 Hamer Road from Estate Residential to Special District
• Resolution No. 25-064: Approve electric utility franchise agreement with Huntsville Utilities
• Resolution No. 25-065: Approve natural gas utility franchise agreement with Huntsville Utilities
• Resolution No. 25-069: Authorize Mayor to approve expenditures up to $10,000 without prior council approval
• Resolution No. 25-070: Amend personnel policy on holiday pay eligibility for part‑time employees

The council approved two franchise agreements authorizing the City of Owens Cross Roads to work with Huntsville Utilities for electric and natural gas service. It also passed an ordinance rezoning 195 Hamer Road to a special district. Additional resolutions gave the mayor authority to approve expenditures up to $10,000, added a compensated holiday on Dec. 26, 2025, and provided a one‑time de minimis benefit for city employees. All actions were adopted unanimously except the rezoning vote, which passed with a mixed YEA/NO tally.

• Approved electric utility franchise agreement with Huntsville Utilities (unanimous)
• Approved natural gas utility franchise agreement with Huntsville Utilities (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 195 Hamer Road to a special district (YEA: Dan Arvidson, Mayor Tony Craig, Jennifer Liddle; NO: Elizabeth Craig)
• Authorized Mayor to approve expenditures up to $10,000 without council approval (unanimous)
• Designated Friday, Dec. 26, 2025 as an additional compensated holiday for eligible employees (unanimous)
• Authorized a one‑time de minimis benefit payment to city employees (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to rezone 195 Hamer Road and resolutions for electric and gas franchise agreements with Huntsville Utilities. The body will also discuss expenditures and personnel policy changes. Public comments are scheduled regarding the Pathway facility and the Hamer Road rezoning.

• Ordinance 25-020: Rezone 195 Hamer Road from Estate Residential to Special District
• Resolution 25-064: Electric Utility Franchise Agreement with Huntsville Utilities
• Resolution 25-065: Natural Gas Utility Franchise Agreement with Huntsville Utilities
• Resolution 25-069: Authorize Mayor to approve expenditures up to $10,000 without prior Council approval
• Resolution 25-070: Amend personnel policy regarding holiday pay for part-time employees

The council met on November 18, 2025, and reviewed several ordinances and resolutions, including rezoning of 195 Hamer Road and utility franchise agreements. The minutes do not show any vote outcomes or formal approvals for those items. The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m. after a motion to adjourn passed unanimously.

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will hold a special meeting on November 13, 2025. After the call to order and roll call, council members will discuss with city attorneys the pathways of Madison County. No other agenda items are listed, and the meeting will adjourn after that discussion.

• Call to Order by Mayor Tony Craig
• Roll Call by City Clerk‑Treasurer Christie Eason
• Discussion with attorneys regarding pathways of Madison County

The council moved to an executive session and then resumed the regular session. It voted to have the city attorneys pursue all legal action regarding Pathway of Madison County, LLC. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Motion to move to executive session carried
• Motion to resume regular session carried
• Motion to have city attorneys pursue legal action regarding Pathway of Madison County, LLC carried
• Motion to adjourn carried

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review a request from a property owner to subdivide land. The owner intends to sell a portion of the property to a neighbor.

• Subdivision request for property at 701 Cave Spring Road

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting (8‑0). It approved a conditional‑use permit for American Butchery at 8152 Highway 431 S and a pet‑grooming/sitting business at 232 Deer Tracks Circle. The commission also approved the subdivision of the property at 701 Cave Spring Road (8‑0). The rezoning request for 195 Hamer Road was not considered and will be voted on at the November 18 meeting.

• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved conditional use for American Butchery at 8152 Highway 431 S
• Approved pet grooming/sitting business at 232 Deer Tracks Circle
• Approved subdivision of property at 701 Cave Spring Road (8-0)
• Rezoning request for 195 Hamer Road not considered; deferred to Nov 18

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council convenes its first organizational meeting for the 2025‑2029 term. Council members take oaths of office and vote on resolutions to appoint a Mayor Pro‑Tempore, representatives to the Planning Commission and Park Board, and the City Clerk‑Treasurer, Police Chief, Fire Chief, and Municipal Court Judge. The council also adopts a new Rules of Procedure resolution.

• Resolution No. 25‑050: Appoint Mayor Pro‑Tempore
• Resolution No. 25‑051: Appoint Council Representative for Planning Commission
• Resolution No. 25‑052: Appoint Council Representative for Park Board
• Resolution No. 25‑053: Appoint City Clerk‑Treasurer
• Resolution No. 25‑057: Adopt Rules of Procedure for City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council unanimously approved several appointments: Scott Baker was named mayor pro tempore; Elizabeth Craig was appointed to the Planning Commission; Jennifer Liddle was appointed to the Park Board; Christie Eason was reappointed as City Clerk‑Treasurer; Jason Dobbins was appointed Police Chief; Bruce Swanson was appointed Fire Chief; and Nathan Wake was appointed Municipal Court Judge. The council also adopted new rules of procedure and recessed for a reception.

• Appointed Scott Baker as mayor pro tempore (unanimous)
• Appointed Elizabeth Craig as council representative to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Jennifer Liddle as council representative to Park Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Christie Eason as City Clerk‑Treasurer (unanimous)
• Appointed Jason Dobbins as Police Chief (unanimous)
• Appointed Bruce Swanson as Fire Chief (unanimous)
• Appointed Nathan Wake as Municipal Court Judge (unanimous)
• Adopted Rules of Procedure for City Council (unanimous)

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council meeting will consider several land‑use changes, including rezoning 195 Hamer Road from Estate Residential to a Special District. It will also vote on permits for an industrial‑light business at 8152 Highway 431 S (American Butchery) and a dog grooming/pet‑sitting business at 232 Deer Tracks Circle. Additional resolutions cover city‑attorney appointments, IT services with Lightwire Solutions, and an engineering services contract with RGS Civil Design for FY 2026.

• Ordinance No. 25‑: Rezone 195 Hamer Road to Special District
• Resolution No. 25‑067: Permit industrial‑light use at 8152 Highway 431 S for American Butchery
• Resolution No. 25‑068: Allow dog grooming/pet sitter business at 232 Deer Tracks Circle
• Resolution No. 25‑058: Appoint city attorneys and accept proposed annual contract agreement
• Resolution No. 25‑063: Approve Managed IT Services contract with Lightwire Solutions

The council unanimously approved Resolution 25-067 to permit an industrial‑light business (American Butchery) at 8152 Highway 431 S. It rejected the proposed rezoning of 195 Hamer Road, with a 5‑yea, 1‑nay vote. Several administrative resolutions were also adopted unanimously, covering city attorneys, banking policies, IT services, engineering services, and an auditing contract.

• Approved Resolution 25-067 permitting industrial light business at 8152 Highway 431 S (unanimous)
• Denied Ordinance to rezone 195 Hamer Road from Estate Residential to Special District (5 yeas, 1 nay)
• Approved Resolution 25-068 allowing dog grooming/pet sitter business at 232 Deer Tracks Circle (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-058 appointing city attorneys and accepting annual contract (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-059 ratifying use of current depositories (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-060 approving bank account policies and procedures (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-061 engaging an accounting firm for auditing purposes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-063 agreement for managed IT services with Lightwire Solutions (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments will consider a request to place a mobile home at 146‑B Hamer Road. After discussion, the board will vote on the request. The meeting also includes routine items such as calling to order, welcoming guests, a pledge of allegiance, and voting on the February 25, 2025 minutes.

• Request to place a mobile home at 146‑B Hamer Road
• Vote on February 25, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council is holding a special called training meeting. The session includes a review of the FY 2025 budget status and a schedule reminder for November 3–6.

• Distribution of FY 2025 Budget Status

The Owens Cross Roads City Council held a special training session and reviewed the FY 2025 budget status and the November 3‑6 schedule. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and approved. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0, 1 absent)

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council regular meeting scheduled for October 21, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. Consequently, no items such as ordinances, resolutions, or approvals were acted upon. The agenda listed routine matters—including approval of minutes and bank balances—but none were taken up.

• No ordinances for consideration or adoption (agenda lists "None")
• No resolutions for adoption (agenda lists "None")
• Approval of minutes and bank balances was listed but not acted upon due to the cancellation

Planning Commission

The Owens Cross Roads Planning Commission will consider three applications. The first is a request to rezone 195 Hamer Road from Estate Residential to a Special District for industrial buildings. The second is a site development approval for American Butchery at 8152 Hwy 431 S as a conditional industrial/light use. The third is a request for a pet grooming business at 232 Deer Tracks Circle.

• Rezone 195 Hamer Road from Estate Residential to Special District for industrial buildings
• Site development approval for American Butchery at 8152 Hwy 431 S (conditional industrial/light use)
• Permission request for a pet grooming business at 232 Deer Tracks Circle

The Planning Commission voted to forward three items to the City Council for consideration on November 3. It approved presenting the rezoning of 195 Hamer Road from Estate Residential to a Special District. It also recommended approval of an industrial/light business at 8152 Highway 431 S for American Butchery and a dog‑grooming/pet‑sitter business at 232 Deer Tracks Circle.

• Approved to present rezoning of 195 Hamer Road to City Council (5 yeas, 2 nos)
• Recommended industrial/light business at 8152 Highway 431 S for City Council (7 yeas, 0 nos)
• Recommended dog grooming/pet sitter business at 232 Deer Tracks Circle for City Council (7 yeas, 0 nos)

Park Board

The Richard and Frances Burke Park Advisory Board will meet to discuss the disposition of grant award funds and the park budget. The board will also review a letter drive and the status of a T-Mobile grant.

• Disposition of grant award funds
• T-Mobile Grant
• Park budget
• Letter drive sample
• Order status review

The Owens Cross Roads Park Board approved the September 2 minutes with all members in favor. The board discussed grant awards, letters to local entities, a potential T‑Mobile grant, and a land donation for the park. No further actions were voted on. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 2 minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will consider Ordinance No. 25-019, which establishes a minimal late fee for bulk trash collections. The council will also adopt three resolutions: a Rebuild Alabama Act Funds expenditure report for FY 2025, and franchise agreements with UNITI Fiber LLC and UNITI Fiber Gulf Co LLC. Additionally, the council will approve the minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting and review current bank balances.

• Ordinance No. 25-019: Establishing a minimal late fee for bulk trash collections
• Resolution No. 25-041: Approving the annual Rebuild Alabama Act Funds Expenditure Report FY 2025
• Resolution No. 25-042: Approving the UNITI Fiber LLC franchise agreement
• Resolution No. 25-043: Approving the UNITI Fiber Gulf Co LLC franchise agreement
• Approval of September 23, 2025 meeting minutes and October 7, 2025 bank balances

The Owens Cross Roads City Council approved the minutes and bank balances from the September meeting. It adopted Ordinance No. 25‑019 establishing a minimal late fee for bulk trash collections. The council also approved three resolutions, including the annual Rebuild Alabama Act Funds report and two separate UNITI Fiber franchise agreements.

• Approved meeting minutes and bank balances (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-019 establishing minimal late fee for bulk trash (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-041 Rebuild Alabama Act Funds Expenditure Report FY 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-042 UNITI FIBER LLC franchise agreement (4-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-043 UNITI FIBER GULF CO LLC franchise agreement (4-1)

City Council

The council will consider several items. It will adopt Ordinance 25-019 to set a minimal late fee for bulk trash collections. It will approve the FY 2025 Rebuild Alabama Act Funds Expenditure Report. It will also approve franchise agreements with UNITI Fiber LLC and UNITI Fiber Gulf Co LLC.

• Ordinance No. 25-019: establish a minimal late fee for bulk trash collections
• Resolution No. 25-041: approve the FY 2025 Rebuild Alabama Act Funds Expenditure Report
• Resolution No. 25-042: approve the UNITI Fiber LLC franchise agreement
• Resolution No. 25-043: approve the UNITI Fiber Gulf Co LLC franchise agreement
• Proclamation of Alabama Homemakers and Community Leaders Week (Oct 6‑10, 2025)

The council reviewed Ordinance No. 25-019 to set a minimal late fee for bulk trash collections and three resolutions related to the Rebuild Alabama Act funds and UNITI Fiber franchise agreements. No vote outcomes were recorded for these items. The meeting was adjourned after a motion passed 5‑0, with Councilmember James Mann absent.

• Adjourned meeting (motion passed 5-0, James Mann absent)

City Council

The agenda is primarily procedural boilerplate. The council will consider the approval of bank balances and minutes from two meetings held on September 9, 2025.

• Approval of bank balances as of September 23, 2025
• Approval of September 9, 2025 Work Session minutes
• Approval of September 9, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes

The City Council voted to approve the September 9, 2025 work session minutes, the September 9, 2025 regular meeting minutes, and the bank balances as of September 9, 2025. The motion carried with four yeas and no nays. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes and bank balances (4-0)

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will discuss several ordinances, including updating the delivery license fee and amending animal‑control regulations, and will consider annexing three parcels on US Hwy 431. Resolutions on the agenda include purchasing a new fire‑rescue vehicle, continuing the FY 2024‑2025 budget, entering a cooperative agreement for a $6,901 grant to restore the Tarklin Branch Pond Trail at Richard & Frances Burke Park, and a special authority loan agreement with state water and environmental agencies.

• Ordinance 25-014: update the delivery license fee
• Ordinance 25-018: amend/replace OCR animal control regulations
• Resolution 25-037: purchase a new fire‑rescue vehicle
• Resolution 25-039: cooperative agreement for a $6,901 grant for the Tarklin Branch Pond Trail restoration at Richard & Frances Burke Park
• Resolution 25-040: special authority loan agreement with Alabama Water Pollution Control Authority and Alabama Department of Environmental Management

The City Council adopted three land‑parcel ordinances for properties on US Highway 431. It approved a new fire‑rescue vehicle purchase, continued the FY 2024‑2025 budget, and entered a cooperative grant agreement for $6,901 to restore Tarkiln Branch Pond Trail. A resolution for a special‑authority loan agreement with state water agencies was also approved. Ordinance 25‑018 on animal‑control regulations was tabled.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑015 for parcel 2289 Old Highway 431 (Yea, James Mann absent)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑016 for parcel 8148 US Hwy 431 S (Yea, James Mann absent)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑017 for parcel 8156 US Hwy 431 S (Yea, James Mann absent)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 25‑018 to amend OCR animal‑control regulations (work session)
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑037 to purchase a new fire‑rescue vehicle (Yea, James Mann absent)
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑038 to continue the FY 2024‑2025 budget (Yea, James Mann absent)
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑039 for a $6,901 grant for Tarkiln Branch Pond Trail restoration (Yea, James Mann absent)
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑040 for a special‑authority loan agreement with state water agencies (Yea, James Mann absent)

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will consider several ordinances, including a delivery license fee update, annexation of three parcels on US Highway 431, and changes to animal control regulations. Resolutions on purchasing a new fire‑rescue vehicle, continuing the FY 2024‑2025 budget, and entering a $6,901 grant agreement for the Tarklin Branch Pond Trail project will also be voted on. A loan conditions agreement with state water and environmental agencies is on the agenda as well.

• Ordinance 25‑014: update the delivery license fee
• Ordinances 25‑015 to 25‑017: annex parcels at 2289 Old Hwy 431, 8148 US Hwy 431 S, and 8156 US Hwy 431 S
• Ordinance 25‑018: amend/replace Owens Cross Roads animal control regulations
• Resolution 25‑037: purchase a new vehicle for the City Fire & Rescue department
• Resolution 25‑039: enter a cooperative agreement for a $6,901 grant to fund the Tarklin Branch Pond Trail and ecological restoration at Richard & Frances Burke Park

The council presented three ordinances (Nos. 25-015, 25-016, 25-017) and one ordinance (No. 25-018) concerning animal control regulations. Ordinance 25-018 was tabled during the work session. Several resolutions (Nos. 25-037 to 25-040) were explained but no vote outcomes were recorded.

• Ordinance No. 25-018 (animal control regulations) tabled (no vote recorded)

Planning Commission

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting. The motion passed with five yeas and no nays; four members were absent. No other business was decided, though a question was raised about a new sports place on Wilson Mann. The meeting was adjourned at 6:16 p.m.

• Approved August 11, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Park Board

The Richard and Frances Burke Park Advisory Board will meet to review presentations on brick pavers and fundraising opportunities. The board will also discuss a trifold brochure and a letter for Platinum Partners.

• Presentation on brick pavers
• Discussion of fundraising opportunity
• Review of trifold brochure
• Review of letter for Platinum Partners

The board approved the minutes from the July 31 meeting unanimously. Members agreed to sell engraved bricks starting at $125 each and to use antique red 4x8 bricks for signage. The board scheduled a youth fishing tournament for October 18, charging $10 per child and planning food and beverage sales. Additional actions include notifying Christie about a possible Homemakers table and approving brochure costs.

• Approved July 31 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved use of antique red 4x8 bricks for signage
• Set price for engraved bricks at $125 starting price
• Linda to notify Christie if Homemakers can provide a table for the OCR Craft Fair
• Scheduled kids fishing tournament for Oct 18, 10 am–2 pm
• Set $10 entrance fee per child for the fishing tournament
• OCR to sell food and beverages at the fishing tournament
• Approved proposed costs for trifold brochure (bridge expense to cover donation, TBD)

City Council

The City Council approved Resolution 25-036, which canvasses the 2025 general municipal election results. The motion passed with four yeas and two members absent. Afterward, the Council voted to adjourn the meeting, with the same vote count.

• Resolution 25-036 approved (4 yeas, 2 absent)
• Meeting adjourned (4 yeas, 2 absent)

City Council

The City Council will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and bank balances. The session includes the oath of office for two firefighters and the issuing of a badge.

• Oath of Office for firefighters Tyler Hogan Green and Tracy Earl Watts
• Issuing of badge to John Hoskins
• Approval of August 5, 2025 Work Session and Regular Session minutes
• Review of bank balances as of August 19, 2025

The City Council voted to approve the August 5 meeting minutes and the bank balances as of August 19, with a 3‑2 vote in favor. The council then voted to adjourn the meeting, passing the motion 5‑1. No ordinances or resolutions were considered at this meeting.

• Approved minutes and bank balances (3-2)
• Adjourned meeting (5-1)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the minutes and bank balances from the July 22, 2025 meeting. It adopted Resolution 25-033 to authorize a contract with BS & A Software for municipal and financial management solutions. It adopted Resolution 25-034 to approve a contract for a substitute municipal court judge. It approved Resolution 25-035 to renew the business license for Pathway of Madison County, LLC, with four yea‑with‑conditions votes and two abstentions.

• Approved July 22 minutes and bank balances (unanimous)
• Approved contract with BS & A Software (Resolution 25-033, unanimous)
• Approved contract for substitute municipal court judge (Resolution 25-034, unanimous)
• Approved business license renewal for Pathway of Madison County, LLC (Resolution 25-035, 4 yea‑with‑conditions, 2 abstain)

City Council

The council work meeting presented three resolutions: authorizing a contract with BS & A Software, approving a two‑year contract for substitute municipal court judge Jerry Barclay, and addressing the business license renewal for Pathway of Madison County, LLC. No vote totals or adoption outcomes were recorded in the minutes. The meeting otherwise consisted of announcements and a presentation by the Lions Club.

City Council

The council voted to approve the July 8 meeting minutes and the July 22 bank balances. A motion to enter executive session was approved unanimously. The council then adjourned the regular meeting.

• Approved July 8 minutes and July 22 bank balances (5-0)
• Approved move to executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular meeting (3-0, 2 abstentions)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting. It also approved Claude Lang’s request to subdivide his property at 463 Hamer Road into two parcels. Both actions passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved subdivision of 463 Hamer Road into two parcels (unanimous 5‑0)

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council adopted seven resolutions. Four resolutions declared the 2025 elections for Council Member Places One through Four and the Mayor were unopposed. One resolution approved a donation to the Owens Cross Roads School PTO for the 2025‑2026 school year, and another adopted the FY 2026 meeting schedule for the City Council, Planning Commission, and Board of Adjustments.

• Adopted Resolution 25-026 declaring Council Member Place One election unopposed (Elizabeth Craig)
• Adopted Resolution 25-027 declaring Council Member Place Two election unopposed (Claude Lang)
• Adopted Resolution 25-028 declaring Council Member Place Three election unopposed (Scott Baker)
• Adopted Resolution 25-029 declaring Council Member Place Four election unopposed (Dan Arvidson)
• Adopted Resolution 25-030 declaring Mayor election unopposed (Tony Craig)
• Adopted Resolution 25-031 approving donation to Owens Cross Roads School PTO as community partner for 2025‑2026
• Adopted Resolution 25-032 adopting FY 2026 meeting dates for City Council, Planning Commission, and Board of Adjustments

City Council

The council adopted resolutions 25-026 through 25-030 declaring the mayor and council members for places one through four were elected without opposition. It also adopted resolution 25-031 approving a donation to the Owens Cross Roads School PTO to serve as a community partner for the 2025‑2026 school year. Additionally, resolution 25-032 set the meeting dates for the City Council, Planning Commission, and Board of Adjustments for fiscal year 2026.

• Adopted Resolution 25-026 declaring unopposed election of Council Member Place One (Elizabeth Craig)
• Adopted Resolution 25-027 declaring unopposed election of Council Member Place Two (Claude Lang)
• Adopted Resolution 25-028 declaring unopposed election of Council Member Place Three (Scott Baker)
• Adopted Resolution 25-029 declaring unopposed election of Council Member Place Four (Dan Arvidson)
• Adopted Resolution 25-030 declaring unopposed election of Mayor (Tony Craig)
• Adopted Resolution 25-031 approving donation to Owens Cross Roads School PTO as community partner for 2025‑2026
• Adopted Resolution 25-032 setting FY 2026 meeting dates for City Council, Planning Commission, and Board of Adjustments

City Council

The council approved the minutes and bank balances from the June 10 meetings with a 3‑yea, 1‑nay vote. It adopted Resolution 25‑024, authorizing a contract with Barrios Fencing & Staining for chain‑link fencing at wastewater pump stations (4‑0). It also adopted Resolution 25‑025, designating the mayor and clerk to execute a $3 million ADEM loan for the wastewater treatment plant (4‑0).

• Approved June 10 minutes and bank balances (3-1)
• Approved Resolution 25-024: contract with Barrios Fencing & Staining (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-025: authority for ADEM $3M wastewater loan (4-0)

City Council

The council considered two resolutions: one to contract Barrios Fencing & Staining for chain‑link fencing at wastewater pump stations, and another to designate an official representative for an ADEM loan for the wastewater treatment plant. The minutes do not record any vote or adoption outcome for either resolution. The council then voted on a motion to adjourn, which was carried with Mayor Tony Craig voting yea.

• Resolution 25-024 presented for adoption (outcome not recorded)
• Resolution 25-025 presented for adoption (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to adjourn carried (Mayor Tony Craig yea)

City Council

The council approved the minutes and bank balances from the May 27 meeting (4-0, 2 absent). It also adopted five resolutions authorizing design work for Wilson Mann Road sidewalks, a website contract with Civic Plus, a partnership fee with Madison County EMA, an architect for a new public safety facility, and the FY 2025‑2026 street paving and maintenance contract (each 4-0, 2 absent). The meeting was adjourned with a motion passing 3-0, 1 abstention, 2 absent.

• Approved May 27 minutes and bank balances (4-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Resolution 25-009 for Wilson Mann Road sidewalk design (4-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Resolution 25-014 for Civic Plus website development (4-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Resolution 25-021 for Madison County EMA partnership fee (4-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Resolution 25-022 for architect contract for new public safety facility (4-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Resolution 25-023 for FY 2025‑2026 street paving and maintenance contract (4-0, 2 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0, 1 abstention, 2 absent)

City Council

The council adopted five resolutions. It approved a civil engineering design proposal from RGS Civil Design, LLC for Wilson Mann Road sidewalk improvements, authorizing expenditure not to exceed $20,000. It authorized an agreement with Civic Plus for website development and training, a partnership fee with Madison County Emergency Management Agency, a contract with AB Smith III Architecture for a new public safety facility, and the FY 2025‑2026 street paving and maintenance contract.

• Approved civil engineering design proposal from RGS Civil Design, LLC for Wilson Mann Road sidewalk improvements, authorizing up to $20,000
• Authorized agreement with Civic Plus for website development and training
• Authorized expenditure for partnership with Madison County Emergency Management Agency
• Authorized contract with AB Smith III Architecture for new public safety facility
• Approved bid award for FY 2025‑2026 annual street paving and maintenance contract

City Council

The council adopted Ordinance No. 25‑012 establishing rules for Richard and Frances Burke Park and Ordinance No. 25‑013 prohibiting unauthorized entry and vandalism at city utility sewer pump stations. Both ordinances passed with five yeas, zero nays and one member absent. The council also approved several resolutions—including water‑pollution prevention, poll‑worker compensation and food expense, and contracts with JT Ray for document management—while tabling a website‑development agreement.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-012 (5 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-013 (5 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-016 (5 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-017 (5 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-018 (5 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-019 (5 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-020 (6 yeas, 0 nays)
• Tabled Resolution No. 25-014 (no vote recorded)

City Council

The council tabled Resolution No. 25-014 concerning an agreement with Civic Plus after debate. No vote tally was recorded for that resolution. The meeting then moved to adjournment, which passed with five yeas and no nays. No other resolutions or ordinances show a recorded adoption or denial.

• Resolution 25-014 tabled (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn carried (5 yeas, 0 nays)

City Council

The council work meeting presented two resolutions: one authorizing an agreement with Civic Plus for website development and training, and another authorizing an agreement with Building & Earth for subsurface exploration and geotechnical engineering evaluation. No vote tallies were recorded for either resolution. The council then voted 5‑0 to adjourn the meeting.

• Resolution No. 25-014 presented (outcome not recorded)
• Resolution No. 25-015 presented (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to adjourn carried (5-0)

City Council

The council approved Resolution No. 25-014, authorizing an agreement with Civic Plus for website development and training. It also approved Resolution No. 25-015, authorizing an agreement with Building & Earth for subsurface exploration and geotechnical engineering evaluation. Both resolutions were adopted without recorded vote counts. The meeting was adjourned at 5:34 p.m.

• Approved Resolution 25-014 authorizing Civic Plus website contract
• Approved Resolution 25-015 authorizing Building & Earth geotechnical contract
• Motion to adjourn carried

City Council

The council considered two resolutions. Resolution 25-009, which would approve a civil engineering design for Wilson Mann Road sidewalk improvements and allow up to $20,000 in additional spending, was tabled. Resolution 25-013, proposing authorization of up to $100,000 for FY 2025 paving projects, was presented but the minutes do not record a vote or adoption. The meeting was adjourned after a motion carried 6-0.

• Resolution 25-009 tabled (no vote recorded)
• Resolution 25-013 presented; outcome not recorded
• Motion to adjourn carried (6-0)

City Council

The council approved the minutes and bank balances from the April 8 meetings. It tabled Resolution 25-009 concerning sidewalk improvements on Wilson Mann Road. It adopted Resolution 25-012, authorizing up to $100,000 for paving projects for the fiscal year. The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

• Approved April 8 minutes and bank balances (6-0)
• Resolution 25-009 for Wilson Mann Road sidewalk design tabled
• Adopted Resolution 25-012 authorizing up to $100,000 for paving (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:10 p.m. (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting. The approval passed with five votes in favor and no opposition. No other business was considered, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved March 10, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)