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Clanton public meetings in 2025

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

Mon Dec 22, 2025

City Council

Council considers alleyway vacation and courthouse property exchange

The Clanton City Council meeting on December 22, 2025 includes routine approvals and three new resolutions. Council will consider a petition to vacate an alleyway, appoint Mayor Jeff Price to the Cahaba Solid Waste Disposal Authority, and approve a second amendment to the Property Exchange Agreement for the new Chilton County Courthouse project. No public hearings or other business are scheduled for this meeting.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025

City Council

Council to vote on vacating alleyway between 13th St N and 12th St N

The Clanton City Council will hold a public hearing to decide a petition to vacate an alleyway between 13th Street North and 12th Street North at the Grace Fellowship site. The council will also consider three zoning amendment ordinances, an annexation ordinance, a resolution to adopt an updated employee classification pay plan, and a contract for NPDES permitting services for the Robert Threlkeld Parkway Project. Routine items include approval of the agenda, minutes, and proclamations.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025

Water and Sewer Board

Board considers water line contract and personnel authority changes

The Water Works and Sewer Board will consider a unit price contract for water line installation. The board will also discuss the authority of the Superintendent and the Director of Utilities regarding personnel management.

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Mon Nov 24, 2025

City Council

Clanton council considers rezoning, annexation, and budget changes

The Clanton City Council will consider rezoning two properties to residential districts, annexing a property on County Road 28, and amending the FY2026 budget. The council will also hear public comments on the zoning changes.

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✓ Decided: City Council unanimously terminated its economic development consulting agreement

The council adopted six resolutions, all by unanimous voice vote. The resolutions authorized a pole attachment agreement with Alabama Power, designated officials to execute financial documents, accepted the resignation of Whitney Barlow from the Industrial Development Board, repealed and replaced a prior IDB appointment resolution, amended FY2026 departmental budgets, and terminated the economic development consulting agreement with Scott Walls. No other substantive actions were taken.

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Thu Nov 13, 2025

Water and Sewer Board

Board will consider a resolution to increase water and sewer rates

The Water Works and Sewer Board will review and vote on Resolution 2025-11-13-01 to affirm and increase the water and sewer rate schedule. The meeting also includes routine approvals of the agenda, the October 14, 2025 regular meeting minutes, and the October 30, 2025 special‑called meeting minutes. Updates from the Director of Utilities and city staff will be presented.

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✓ Decided: Board approved 10% water and 15% sewer rate increase

The Water Works and Sewer Board unanimously adopted a resolution to raise water rates by 10% and sewer rates by 15%. It also hired the Mayor as superintendent, waived tap fees for a 248‑unit development on New Harmony Road, and affirmed board appointments made by the City Council. Earlier agenda items and meeting minutes were approved by unanimous voice vote.

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Thu Nov 6, 2025

City Council

Council to approve Bridge Builders' pay application for Ollie Park pedestrian bridge

The Clanton City Council will consider three resolutions. One resolution accepts a donation of portable radios from Shelby County 911. Another resolution appoints citizens to the City’s Industrial Development Board. A third resolution approves pay application No. 4 from The Bridge Builders of Alabama, LLC for the Ollie Park pedestrian bridge construction.

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✓ Decided: Councilmember Awlahjaday Agee elected President Pro Tempore of Clanton City Council

The council elected Awlahjaday Agee as President Pro Tempore after a show‑of‑hands vote. The body also adopted three resolutions: accepting a portable‑radio donation from Shelby County 911, appointing citizens to the Industrial Development Board, and approving a pay application for the Ollie Park pedestrian bridge. All three resolutions passed by unanimous voice vote.

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Mon Oct 27, 2025

City Council

Clanton City Council to consider zoning and street improvement ordinances

The City Council will consider three ordinances regarding the zoning code, street improvements, and a deed restrictive covenant for the Bike Trail Project Property. The body will also review an ABC license application and a tax abatement extension.

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Thu Oct 9, 2025

City Council

City Council to approve a public works contract with Trailvisions, LLC

The Clanton City Council will hold a public hearing on zoning ordinance amendments for residential districts. The council will consider an ordinance declaring certain city-owned property surplus. Several resolutions will be considered, including a public works contract with Trailvisions, LLC and bids for road projects. Additional ordinances will be read for street improvements and a new series of general obligation warrants.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved issuance of General Obligation Warrants Series 2025

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2025-20, authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Warrants Series 2025. It also passed Ordinance No. 2025-16 declaring certain city property surplus. Additionally, six resolutions were adopted for a public works contract with Trailvisions, LLC, a bid for Robert Threlkeld Parkway, a purchase agreement with Larry Linville, a grant application to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, a bid for street milling, paving and striping, and the dedication of the Ollie Park pedestrian bridge to Julie Headley Wilson.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider annexation and zoning changes

The Clanton City Council will consider two ordinances for first reading: one to annex property on County Road 764 and another to rezone land on New Harmony Road. The council will also discuss resolutions for housing authority appointments, audit services, and the disposal of police equipment.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts zoning amendment changing agricultural land to residential

The council approved Ordinance 2025-15, amending zone district boundaries to R-3 and R-1, with a 5‑to‑1 vote. It also adopted Ordinance 2025-14 to annex property at 329 County Road 764, passing unanimously. Several resolutions were adopted, including a donation of an exercise bike, appointment of housing‑authority commissioners, an audit services contract, a purchase agreement with Zoe Roberts, and the disposal of surplus police equipment.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

Water and Sewer Board

Clanton Water Works and Sewer Board to meet September 8

The Water Works and Sewer Board will meet to approve the agenda and the July 14, 2025 minutes. The meeting includes updates from the Director of Utilities and City Staff.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved prior minutes, agenda and adjourned meeting

The Water Works and Sewer Board approved the July 14, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. The board also approved the September 8, 2025 agenda by unanimous voice vote. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote at 4:08 p.m.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025

City Council

Clanton City Council to canvass General Municipal Election results

The City Council is holding a special called meeting to process election results. The body will open and count provisional ballots and vote on a resolution to officially canvass the results of the August 26, 2025, General Municipal Election.

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Thu Aug 21, 2025

City Council

Clanton council to vote on zoning change for New Harmony Road subdivision

The Clanton City Council will hold a public hearing and first readings on ordinances at its August 21 meeting. Items include a zoning change for a residential subdivision on New Harmony Road, approval of an ABC license for a mini mart, and annexation of property on County Road 764.

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✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-13 to improve city streets

The council approved its agenda and the minutes from the August 6 and August 11 meetings by unanimous voice vote. It then adopted Ordinance 2025-13 authorizing changes and improvements to certain city streets, also by unanimous vote. The council also adopted Resolution 2025-08-21-01 granting an ABC license to Vickies Mini Mart and Resolution 2025-08-21-02 approving payment of an invoice to Alabama Guardrails Inc, each unanimously. Ordinances on annexing property (2025-14) and amending zoning districts (2025-15) were read but not decided and will be considered at a future meeting.

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Mon Aug 11, 2025

City Council

Clanton considers zoning change for 1702 7th Street S to light industrial

The Clanton City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. The agenda includes approval of minutes, proclamations, and several ordinances and resolutions, with key decisions on zoning, pay applications, and street improvements.

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✓ Decided: City council changed zoning for 1702 7th Street S. from B‑2 to M‑1

The council unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-12, amending the zoning of 1702 7th Street S. from a General Business (B‑2) district to a Light Industrial (M‑1) district. Four resolutions were also adopted unanimously: a splash‑pad construction payment, an agreement for school resource officers, the FY2026 transportation plan, and hiring underwriters for warrants. Ordinance 2025-13 was read but not acted on at this meeting.

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Wed Aug 6, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider purchase agreement with Alabama Power Company

The Clanton City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss one new business item. The council will consider a resolution to authorize a purchase agreement with Alabama Power Company.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts resolution to authorize purchase agreement with Alabama Power

The council unanimously approved the special meeting agenda. It then adopted Resolution 2025-08-06-01, authorizing a purchase agreement with Alabama Power Company, also by unanimous voice vote. No other business was taken.

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Thu Jul 24, 2025

City Council

Clanton City Council to consider zoning change and tax abatement

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning change for a property on 7th Street S. The body is also considering several resolutions involving service agreements, poll worker appointments, and a donation to a local high school.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved five resolutions, including a tax abatement

The Clanton City Council adopted five resolutions by unanimous voice vote: a tax abatement agreement for Project Longleaf; a lighting service agreement with Alabama Power Company; the appointment and compensation rates for election officers; payment to The Bridge Builders of Alabama for the Ollie Park pedestrian bridge; and a monetary donation to Chilton County High School for a gym‑floor replacement. An ordinance to change zoning from B‑2 to M‑1 for 1702 7th Street S was read but not adopted. No other business was taken.

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Mon Jul 14, 2025

City Council

Clanton City Council to consider three zoning changes and multiple city contracts

The City Council will vote on three zoning amendments for properties on 7th Street South, Yellowleaf Road, and 1st Ave. The body is also considering several service agreements, a tax abatement for Adient, and the certification of three elected council members.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved three zoning amendments and multiple resolutions

The council unanimously approved three zoning ordinance amendments changing the district designations for properties at 1003 7° Street South, 1807 Yellowleaf Road, and 1106 Ist Ave. It also adopted fourteen resolutions covering a Community Development Block Grant, a splash‑pad attendant agreement, a light‑display contract, council member certifications, an ABC license, a public‑works contract, EMS billing rates, and other items. All actions were passed by unanimous voice vote of the members present.

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Mon Jul 14, 2025

Water and Sewer Board

Water and Sewer Board considers new job position and infrastructure grant

The Water Works and Sewer Board will meet to consider three resolutions regarding staffing, land use, and infrastructure funding. The board will also receive updates from the Director of Utilities and City Staff.

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✓ Decided: Board approved creation of a GIS Field Data Collector position

The Water Works and Sewer Board approved its May and June special meeting minutes and the July 14 agenda, all by unanimous voice vote. It adopted three resolutions: a new GIS Field Data Collector job, an easement with APEX Propane, LLC, and the declaration of surplus real property for disposal. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

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Mon Jun 23, 2025

City Council

Clanton City Council to consider three zoning changes and election management

The City Council will hold public hearings on three requests to amend zone district boundaries. The body is also considering resolutions regarding the 2025 Municipal Election and various city contracts.

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✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approves Bridge Builders contract for Ollie Park bridge

The council approved eight resolutions, including a pay application for The Bridge Builders of Alabama to construct the Ollie Park pedestrian bridge, appointments for election managers, a compensation rate for the absentee election manager, acceptance of donated exercise equipment, a grant administration contract for CDBG projects, and an easement with APEX Propane. All motions passed by unanimous voice vote. Public hearings on rezoning applications were held, but no rezoning decisions were made.

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Mon Jun 9, 2025

City Council

Clanton City Council to consider street improvements and easement agreement

The City Council will consider an ordinance for city street improvements and a resolution for an easement agreement with APEX Holdings, LLC. The body will also review several grant applications for fire and emergency equipment.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts street improvement ordinance, approves 5 resolutions

The Clanton City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-08 authorizing street changes and improvements, with an amendment changing 'Northbound' to 'Southbound'. The council also approved five resolutions: an easement agreement with APEX Holdings, LLC, an invoice for Corner Park sound and lighting, a FEMA SAFER grant application for the fire department, and two Cawaco RC&D grant applications for video laryngoscopes and license plate readers. All votes were unanimous among present members; Councilmember Phillip Giles was absent.

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Thu May 22, 2025

City Council

Council considers zoning change and street improvements

The Clanton City Council will hold a first reading for two ordinances. These include a request to change the zoning of a property on 7th Street South and authorization for city street improvements.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved an invoice for a pedestrian bridge at Ollie Park

The council unanimously approved the agenda, the May 12 meeting minutes, and Resolution 2025-05-22-01 to pay Bridge Builders of Alabama, LLC for a pedestrian bridge over Goose Pond Creek at Ollie Park. Ordinance No. 2025-08 was read for its first reading. The meeting was adjourned at 5:05 p.m.

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Mon May 12, 2025

City Council

Clanton City Council to consider nutrition and pyrotechnics agreements

The City Council will consider five resolutions involving service agreements and licenses. These items include a nutrition contract for FY2026 and a billing agreement with a fire department.

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Mon Apr 28, 2025

City Council

Clanton City Council to consider Ollie Park bridge invoice and ABC license

The Clanton City Council will meet to consider several resolutions, including a payment for a pedestrian bridge and a liquor license application. The body will also discuss the disposal of surplus property and a maintenance agreement with the State of Alabama.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved an ABC liquor license for Peach Country Theater

The council adopted four resolutions, each passing by unanimous voice vote. It approved payment to The Bridge Builders of Alabama for the Ollie Park pedestrian bridge. It declared certain vehicles and equipment surplus and authorized their disposal. It also approved a cooperative maintenance agreement with the State of Alabama.

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Mon Apr 14, 2025

City Council

Council to consider agreement with Care Net of Chilton County

The Clanton City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 14, 2025, with a single new business item: a resolution to enter into an agreement with Care Net of Chilton County. No other substantive business or public hearings are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted Resolution 2025-04-14-01 to partner with Care Net of Chilton County

The council unanimously approved its agenda and the March 24 minutes. It then adopted Resolution 2025-04-14-01 to enter an agreement with Care Net of Chilton County. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

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Mon Apr 14, 2025

Water and Sewer Board

Board to consider resolution for water sampling agreement with Pace Laboratories

The Water Works and Sewer Board will consider Resolution 2025-04-14-01 to authorize a professional services agreement with Pace Laboratories for water sampling and analysis. The board will also discuss becoming an employer with the Alabama Rural Water Association Apprenticeship Program. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and updates from the Director of Utilities.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts water‑sampling contract with Pace Laboratories

The Water Works and Sewer Board approved the March 10, 2025 meeting minutes and the April 14, 2025 agenda, both by unanimous voice vote. The board adopted Resolution 2025-04-14-01, authorizing a professional service agreement with Pace Laboratories for water sampling and analysis, also unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

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Mon Mar 24, 2025

City Council

Clanton City Council to consider liquor license applications and annexations

The City Council will vote on an ordinance regarding liquor sales tax and two ABC license applications. The body will also hold first readings for two property annexations on AL Hwy 145.

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✓ Decided: City council unanimously approved two annexations expanding Clanton's corporate limits

The council adopted Ordinance 2025-06 to annex property at 4571 AL Hwy 145 and Ordinance 2025-07 to annex property at 4593 AL Hwy 145, each passing unanimously. It also adopted Ordinance 2025-05 repealing and replacing a liquor sales tax provision and granted ABC licenses to El Metate Mexican Grill and Murphy USA, all by unanimous voice vote. All motions were adopted without dissent.

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Mon Mar 10, 2025

Water and Sewer Board

Water and Sewer Board considers water tap fee rate changes

The Water Works and Sewer Board will meet to discuss updating rules and regulations regarding water tap fee rates. The board is also considering a service agreement for wastewater flow monitoring equipment.

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✓ Decided: Board approves wastewater monitoring support and water tap fee amendments

The Water Works and Sewer Board approved two resolutions: one accepting a one-year wastewater flow monitoring equipment support agreement with ADS Environmental Services, and another amending the Board's Rules and Regulations to update definitions and water tap fee rates. Both passed unanimously. The board also received updates on a Congressional Direct Spending request and USDA grant applications, with construction projects awaiting contractor mobilization.

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Mon Mar 10, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider ordinance changing liquor sales tax, ABC licenses for two stores

The Clanton City Council will hold a regular meeting with several resolutions, including ABC license applications for two stores, a lighting services agreement with Alabama Power, a grant acceptance, and a budget amendment. A first reading of an ordinance to repeal and replace the additional liquor sales tax is also on the agenda. No public hearings or proclamations are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council approves ABC licenses, lighting pact, grant, budget amendment

The Clanton City Council approved five resolutions: two ABC liquor licenses for MSR Food, LLC (Mitchell Exxon and 208 Bottle Shop), a lighting services agreement with Alabama Power, acceptance of an Innovate Alabama grant, and an amendment to FY2025 departmental budgets. Ordinance No. 2025-05 (repealing/replacing liquor sales tax ordinance) had its first reading and was not voted on. All votes were unanimous.

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Mon Feb 24, 2025

City Council

Clanton City Council to consider police budget amendment and ABC license

The City Council will consider several resolutions, including a budget amendment for the Police Department and a purchase agreement with JABE on 5th, LLC. The body will also review an alcohol license application and a professional services agreement for bridge inspections.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 5 resolutions including police budget amendment

The Clanton City Council met on February 24, 2025, and unanimously approved all five resolutions on the agenda. These included appointing delegates to the Alabama League of Municipalities meeting, authorizing a bridge inspection services agreement, entering a purchase agreement with JABE on 5th LLC, amending the FY2025 Police Department budget for a $140,000 homeland security grant, and approving an ABC license for The Dive Cajun Restaurant. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Mon Feb 10, 2025

City Council

Zoning change for 626 Airport Road, ABC license, and grant awards on council agenda

The Clanton City Council will hold a regular meeting on February 10, 2025. The council is scheduled to vote on Ordinance 2025-04 to rezone property at 626 Airport Road from Agricultural to Neighborhood Business District. Other actions include resolutions to approve an ABC license for Nowhere on 7th, declare surplus property, authorize tax collection by the state, and accept two ADECA grants for water intake improvements and healthy food financing.

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✓ Decided: Council denies rezoning for 626 Airport Road; approves ABC license and grants

The Clanton City Council denied Ordinance No. 2025-04, which would have rezoned 626 Airport Road from Agricultural to Neighborhood Business, by a unanimous vote. The council also approved four resolutions: an ABC license for Nowhere on 7 LLC, declaring surplus vehicles/equipment, authorizing the Alabama Department of Revenue to collect city taxes, and accepting two ADECA grants for water intake and healthy food financing. All votes were unanimous.

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Mon Jan 27, 2025

City Council

Clanton City Council to consider zoning change and surplus property disposal

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning change for a property on Airport Road. The body is also considering ordinances to dispose of surplus city property and a resolution to apply for a Rebuild Alabama Act grant.

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✓ Decided: Council approves rezoning, surplus property sales, and new policies

The Clanton City Council approved three ordinances and four resolutions, including rezoning 626 Airport Road from AG to B-3, declaring two city-owned properties as surplus for disposal, and adopting a new police policy manual. The council also approved an ABC license for Z Food Mart and authorized a Rebuild Alabama Act grant application. All votes were unanimous.

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Mon Jan 13, 2025

City Council

City Council to accept City Clerk resignation, appoint replacement

The Clanton City Council will consider resolutions to accept the resignation of City Clerk/Treasurer Jonathan Seale, effective January 31, and to appoint a successor effective January 23. Other business includes approving an ABC license for Z Food Mart, contracting engineering services for the Ollie Park pedestrian bridge, creating a Payroll & Revenue Clerk position, and first readings of ordinances to update polling places and declare two city-owned properties surplus for disposal.

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✓ Decided: Council accepts city clerk resignation, appoints successor

The Clanton City Council unanimously approved seven resolutions, including accepting the resignation of City Clerk/Treasurer Jonathan Seale effective January 31, 2025, and appointing Susie Ellison as his successor effective January 23, 2025. The council also approved an ABC license for Z Food Mart, accepted proposals for the Ollie Park Pedestrian Bridge project, authorized financial document execution, and created a Payroll & Revenue Clerk position. Three ordinances were introduced for first reading, with final consideration expected at a future meeting.

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