{
 "city": "Hamilton",
 "state": "Alabama",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2025-11-25",
   "body": "Committee Of The Whole Cow",
   "headline": "Discuss Montana DEQ Clean Truck, Bus & Airport Equipment Program",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will discuss the Montana DEQ Clean Truck, Bus & Airport Equipment Program to replace aging dump trucks. It will also consider whether to change the regular council meeting time and will discuss the Holiday Homes matter. Public comment is accepted before the meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofhamilton.net/Agenda20251125.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofhamilton.net/government/city_council/committee_of_the_whole_cow/agenda_minutes_2025.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-09-23",
   "body": "Committee Of The Whole Cow",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss IT administrator position, weed, and warming shelter",
   "summary": "The Hamilton Committee of the Whole will discuss three items: the Technology (IT) Administrator/Technician position, a weed discussion, and a warming shelter. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of September 9, 2025 minutes. No votes or decisions are indicated on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofhamilton.net/Agenda20250923.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://cityofhamilton.net/Minutes20250923.pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofhamilton.net/government/city_council/committee_of_the_whole_cow/agenda_minutes_2025.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-09-09",
   "body": "Committee Of The Whole Cow",
   "headline": "Hamilton Committee of the Whole to discuss tree removal and IT staffing",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will meet to review a tree removal request and a position description for an IT Administrator/Technician. The body will also discuss recruitment for the Economic Vitality Board and a Halloween decorating contest.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofhamilton.net/Agenda20250912.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://cityofhamilton.net/Minutes20250909.pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofhamilton.net/government/city_council/committee_of_the_whole_cow/agenda_minutes_2025.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-08-26",
   "body": "Committee Of The Whole Cow",
   "headline": "Hamilton Committee of the Whole to discuss skatepark vandalism and fireworks surveys",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss vandalism at the skatepark and review a council priorities spreadsheet. The body will also review a 2021 fireworks survey and discuss a new fireworks survey.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofhamilton.net/Agenda20250826.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://cityofhamilton.net/Minutes202500826.pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofhamilton.net/government/city_council/committee_of_the_whole_cow/agenda_minutes_2025.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-08-12",
   "body": "Committee Of The Whole Cow",
   "headline": "Committee reviews new fireworks survey, social media policy, and ice rink plans",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will consider a review of the 2021 fireworks survey and discuss a new fireworks survey. It will also review a proposed social media policy for city employees. Additionally, the committee will discuss the community ice rink project. The meeting will conclude with public comment and approval of July 22 minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofhamilton.net/Agenda20250812.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://cityofhamilton.net/Minutes202500812.pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofhamilton.net/government/city_council/committee_of_the_whole_cow/agenda_minutes_2025.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-07-22",
   "body": "Committee Of The Whole Cow",
   "headline": "Committee discusses fee suspension, advisory board, wildlife, fireworks ordinance",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will consider several topics. Members will discuss suspending annexation and zoning application fees for properties adjacent to the city that can connect to water and sewer. They will also review the proposed composition and duties of a new Hamilton Economic Vitality Advisory Committee. Additional discussions include the city’s deer and rabbit populations with a wildlife biologist and a proposed fireworks ordinance.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofhamilton.net/Agenda20250722.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://cityofhamilton.net/Minutes202500722.pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofhamilton.net/government/city_council/committee_of_the_whole_cow/agenda_minutes_2025.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-06-24",
   "body": "Committee Of The Whole Cow",
   "headline": "City will consider forming a committee to track federal budget changes",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will approve the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. It will discuss revised position descriptions for part-time volunteers of the Hamilton Volunteer Fire Department. The council will consider stop‑sign requests and an update to the city’s stop‑sign policy. Additional items include an update to council procedures with the City Attorney and City Clerk and a proposal to create a committee to monitor federal budget changes that may affect Hamilton.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofhamilton.net/Agenda20250624.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://cityofhamilton.net/Minutes202500624.pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofhamilton.net/government/city_council/committee_of_the_whole_cow/agenda_minutes_2025.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-06-10",
   "body": "Committee Of The Whole Cow",
   "headline": "Committee will consider a possible 2 mill emergency tax levy for windstorm cleanup",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will approve the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. It will receive an update on 2024 windstorm cleanup costs and consider a possible 2 mill emergency tax levy to qualify for state disaster funding. The committee will review a proposed rebate recovery agreement for wastewater connections tied to the RCEDA/TEDD sewer main extension project, which includes the Ravalli County Airport. It will also discuss rules for electric bikes, scooters, and electric motocross‑style bikes on Hamilton’s streets, sidewalks, and trails.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofhamilton.net/Agenda20250610.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://cityofhamilton.net/Minutes202500610.pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofhamilton.net/government/city_council/committee_of_the_whole_cow/agenda_minutes_2025.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-05-13",
   "body": "Committee Of The Whole Cow",
   "headline": "City Council to consider $21.5 M Historic Town Hall‑Library co‑location project",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will approve the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. Councilors will discuss the Historic Town Hall‑Library co‑location project, which has an estimated cost of $21.5 million. They will also consider the Old Firehall siren and a draft support letter for the Trapper Creek Job Corps.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofhamilton.net/Agenda20250513.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://cityofhamilton.net/Minutes202500513.pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofhamilton.net/government/city_council/committee_of_the_whole_cow/agenda_minutes_2025.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-04-08",
   "body": "Committee Of The Whole Cow",
   "headline": "Council to discuss resolution on U.S. Forest Service staff reductions",
   "summary": "This Committee of the Whole meeting includes discussion of a proposal from the Bitterroot Red Sox to sell beer at games, tree removals, and fireworks fundraising. Additionally, the committee will discuss drafting a resolution regarding staff reductions at the U.S. Forest Service and other federal agencies. Public comment will be taken and minutes from March 25, 2025, are to be approved.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofhamilton.net/Agenda20250408.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://cityofhamilton.net/Minutes20250408.pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofhamilton.net/government/city_council/committee_of_the_whole_cow/agenda_minutes_2025.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-03-25",
   "body": "Committee Of The Whole Cow",
   "headline": "Hamilton Committee of the Whole to discuss federal layoff impacts",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will review draft correspondence to federal officials and discuss how potential federal layoffs may impact the City of Hamilton. The body will also address tree removal at a specific city location.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofhamilton.net/Agenda20250325.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://cityofhamilton.net/Minutes20250325.pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofhamilton.net/government/city_council/committee_of_the_whole_cow/agenda_minutes_2025.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-03-12",
   "body": "Committee Of The Whole Cow",
   "headline": "Hamilton committee meets to discuss federal layoffs",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will meet on March 12 at Hamilton Middle School to discuss the impacts of potential federal layoffs. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format with in-person and remote options.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofhamilton.net/Agenda20250312.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://cityofhamilton.net/Minutes20250312.pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofhamilton.net/government/city_council/committee_of_the_whole_cow/agenda_minutes_2025.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-02-25",
   "body": "Committee Of The Whole Cow",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss impacts of potential federal layoffs on Hamilton",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will discuss the Parks, Cemetery and Urban Forestry Department report, including tree removal, and hold a discussion on how potential federal layoffs could affect the City of Hamilton. They will also approve minutes from the February 11, 2025 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofhamilton.net/Agenda20250225.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://cityofhamilton.net/Minutes20250225.pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofhamilton.net/government/city_council/committee_of_the_whole_cow/agenda_minutes_2025.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-02-11",
   "body": "Committee Of The Whole Cow",
   "headline": "Hamilton Committee of the Whole to review police report and fireworks funding",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will meet to approve minutes from January 28, 2025. The session includes updates on the 2025 Police Department report and the fireworks funding campaign.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofhamilton.net/Agenda20250211.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://cityofhamilton.net/Minutes20250211.pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofhamilton.net/government/city_council/committee_of_the_whole_cow/agenda_minutes_2025.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-01-28",
   "body": "Committee Of The Whole Cow",
   "headline": "Fireworks funding and planning updates on committee agenda",
   "summary": "The Hamilton Committee of the Whole will discuss a planning department update and a report on fireworks fundraising efforts. Members will also review a tracking spreadsheet for past and future agenda items. No binding votes or ordinances are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofhamilton.net/Agenda20250128.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://cityofhamilton.net/Minutes20250128.pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofhamilton.net/government/city_council/committee_of_the_whole_cow/agenda_minutes_2025.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-01-14",
   "body": "Committee Of The Whole Cow",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss 2025 council goals",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will discuss setting council goals for 2025 and tracking future agenda items. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of prior minutes. No concrete decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofhamilton.net/Agenda20250114.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://cityofhamilton.net/Minutes20250114.pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofhamilton.net/government/city_council/committee_of_the_whole_cow/agenda_minutes_2025.php"
  }
 ]
}