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Harpersville public meetings in 2025

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

Mon Dec 15, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning & Zoning Board will conduct a Year End Review

The Harpersville Planning & Zoning Board will open the meeting, approve the December 15, 2025 agenda, and approve the November 17, 2025 minutes. A public hearing will be held, though no specific topics are listed. The board will review the Year End Review as old business. No new business or public announcements are scheduled.

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Mon Dec 15, 2025

Town Council

Harpersville Council considers park grant and tax litigation

The Town Council will consider resolutions regarding grant funding and legal intervention. The body is also reviewing the hire of a full-time EMT Firefighter.

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✓ Decided: Council approves park grant, litigation defense, EMT hire, librarian resignation

The Harpersville Town Council approved four resolutions: a park and recreational grant from Shelby County, authorizing the town to intervene in SSUT litigation, hiring a full‑time EMT firefighter, and accepting the resignation of the town librarian. The council also approved a proclamation designating January 2026 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month. All actions passed unanimously by voice vote.

Mon Dec 1, 2025

Town Council

Council considers agreements with GMC services for water projects and land donation

The Harpersville Town Council will approve routine items such as the agenda, minutes and invoice report. Council members will consider four resolutions: two agreements with GMC Services for water line replacement and a CDBG water project, a land donation from Rawya Farms, and a one‑time pay increase for town employees. Public comments will be heard from CC Dickey on a community project and from Frank and Mary Banks on a museum. The meeting includes standard procedural items and announcements of upcoming sessions.

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✓ Decided: Town Council approves water projects, land donation, and employee pay increase

The council unanimously approved agreements with GMC Services for a water line replacement project and a CDBG water project. It also accepted a land donation from Rawya Farms and authorized a one‑time pay increase for town employees. Procedural items such as the agenda, minutes, and invoices were approved. The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.

Mon Nov 17, 2025

Planning Commission

Public hearing on zoning ordinance amendments for purpose, method and agenda deadlines

The Harpersville Planning & Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to discuss two proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance: adding language outlining the Board's purpose and method to Article II, and establishing time limits for agenda requests in Article XXIII. The board will also consider the final approval of a plat transfer for Rawya Farms and review architectural matters and GMC water projects. Routine items include approval of the meeting agenda and the September 15, 2025 minutes, with no new business scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board approves agenda, minutes, zoning amendments and plat transfer

The Harpersville Planning & Zoning Board unanimously approved its meeting agenda and the September 15 minutes. It also approved amendments to Article II and Article XXIII of the zoning ordinance and sent them to Town Council. The board gave final approval of the Rawya Farms plat transfer to the town. All motions passed by unanimous voice vote.

Mon Nov 17, 2025

Town Council

Harpersville Town Council considers municipal appointments and website migration

The Town Council will consider several mayoral appointments for key town leadership roles and a municipal court judge. The body is also reviewing a website migration and a consulting agreement with Strategic Resources Group Services.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously adopted new rules of order and procedure (Ordinance 2025-11-03-01)

The Harpersville Town Council approved several items, all by unanimous vote. They adopted Ordinance 2025-11-03-01 to establish council rules of order. They also approved the CivicPlus website migration, a $5,000 consulting agreement, and multiple appointments and affirmations for town officials and committees.

Mon Nov 3, 2025

Town Council

Council to ratify use of current depositories for town funds

The Harpersville Town Council will consider four items of new business. Two resolutions will address financial administration: one to ratify the use of current depositories for municipal funds and another to designate officials authorized to execute financial documents. A third resolution will keep administrative officers in their duties and at current salaries temporarily. An ordinance will be introduced to adopt council rules of order and procedure (first reading).

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved financial authority and salary continuity resolutions

The Harpersville Town Council swore in new members and elected Councilmember William Carter as Mayor Pro Tempore by unanimous voice vote. The council approved its agenda, prior meeting minutes, and the invoice report, all unanimously. It adopted three resolutions: ratifying current depositories, designating officials to execute financial documents, and keeping administrative staff on current salaries until permanent appointments are made. An ordinance on council rules was tabled for a future meeting.

Mon Oct 20, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning & Zoning agenda canceled due to lack of business

The Harpersville Planning & Zoning Board scheduled a regular meeting for October 20, 2025, but the agenda was canceled because no business was submitted. No public hearing, requests, old business, new business, or announcements were presented. Only routine items such as call to order and approval of minutes were listed, but none were acted upon.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025

Town Council

Council to vote on ordinance eliminating police jurisdiction

The Harpersville Town Council will consider Ordinance 2025-08-18-01, which proposes to eliminate police jurisdiction. The council will also discuss a resolution to schedule a community fall clean‑up day and approve routine items such as the October 6, 2025 meeting minutes, the invoice report, and departmental reports from the court, fire, library, police, and town. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Town Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-08-18-01 to eliminate police jurisdiction

The council approved its agenda, the October 6 minutes, and all submitted invoices, each by unanimous voice vote. Councilmember Gill moved to approve Ordinance 2025-08-18-01, which eliminates police jurisdiction, and the motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Gill also moved to approve Resolution 2025-10-20-01 to schedule a community fall cleanup day, which likewise passed unanimously. All actions were recorded as voice votes with no dissent.

Mon Oct 6, 2025

Town Council

Town Council to approve agenda, prior minutes, and invoice report

The Harpersville Town Council will consider routine approvals, including the meeting agenda, the minutes from the September 15 and September 30 council meetings, and the invoice report. No public hearings or committee reports are scheduled. A resident, Karen Delimater, will be given an opportunity to address the council. Announcements about upcoming council, water board, and planning and zoning board meetings are included.

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✓ Decided: Town Council approved agenda, minutes and invoices unanimously

The council voted to approve the October 6 agenda as written, the September 15 meeting minutes, and all submitted invoices. Each motion passed unanimously by voice vote. No other resolutions, ordinances, or business were acted upon.

Tue Sep 30, 2025

Town Council

Council to consider limestone supply contract for Mainstreet

The Harpersville Town Council will meet in a special session on September 30, 2025. Council members will consider a resolution to approve a quote from Vulcan to supply limestone for Mainstreet and allocate funds for the project. They will also consider a resolution to canvass the results of the 2025 Harpersville Municipal Run‑Off Election. The meeting is open to the public but is not a public hearing.

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Mon Sep 15, 2025

Town Council

Harpersville Town Council to consider FY 2026 departmental budgets

The Town Council will meet to discuss the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026 departmental budgets. Other items for consideration include a limestone quote for Mainstreet and the hiring of a part-time police officer.

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✓ Decided: Town Council adopted FY2026 department budgets

The council adopted the Town of Harpersville Fiscal Year 2026 department budgets. It also approved support for the Mt. Brook amici mandamus petition, hired a part‑time police officer, and authorized a $500 sponsorship for a Vincent High School baseball scoreboard. The resolution to obtain limestone quotes for Main Street was tabled for further review. All motions passed unanimously by voice vote.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

Town Council

Harpersville council to vote on zoning changes and fire hire

The Harpersville Town Council will meet on September 2, 2025, to decide on three zoning-related ordinances, including a moratorium extension and parking standards, as well as resolutions to canvass election results, discontinue an engineering contract, and hire a new fire department employee. The meeting will also include routine approvals and reports.

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✓ Decided: Town Council adopted Ordinance 2025-09-02-02 to amend zoning with parking standards

The council approved its agenda, the previous meeting minutes, and all submitted invoices by unanimous voice votes. It then unanimously adopted three ordinances: extending a moratorium, amending the zoning ordinance to include parking standards, and transferring fee responsibilities within the zoning ordinance to the council. Four resolutions were also adopted unanimously, covering an election canvass, ending a contract with Engineer Solutions, entering a service agreement with GMC, and hiring Jeremy Worley for the fire department.

Mon Aug 18, 2025

Town Council

Council to consider new grass and weed abatement policies

The Harpersville Town Council will discuss updates to grass and weed abatement procedures and the elimination of overlapping police jurisdiction. The body will also consider a 2025 transportation plan and the appointment of poll workers for the municipal election.

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✓ Decided: Town Council adopts transportation plan and appoints poll workers for 2025 election

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2025-08-04-01 establishing grass and weed abatement policies. It also passed Resolution 2025-08-18-01 creating a 2025 transportation plan and Resolution 2025-08-18-02 appointing poll workers for the municipal election. The request to vacate a section of Jackson Street was declined, with the mayor stating the road is not town property.

Mon Aug 4, 2025

Town Council

Council to consider Fire Department promotion and Jackson Street vacation

The Harpersville Town Council will meet to review department reports and an invoice report. The body is considering a promotion within the Fire Department and a request regarding Jackson Street.

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✓ Decided: Fire department budget amended by $4,350 for EMS license renewal

The council adopted three resolutions, including promoting Stephen Zales to full‑time status and commemorating Terry Threatt. It also amended the fire department budget by $4,350 to cover an EMS license renewal. Routine items such as the agenda, minutes and invoices were approved unanimously.

Mon Jul 21, 2025

Town Council

Council considers hiring Zachary Totten for Street Department

The Harpersville Town Council will review department reports and consider a resolution to hire a new employee for the Street Department. The meeting also includes the approval of an invoice report and minutes from the July 7 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously adopts resolution to hire new street department employee

The Harpersville Town Council approved its agenda, the July 7 meeting minutes, and all presented invoices, each by unanimous voice vote. It also adopted Resolution 2025-07-21-01 to hire Zachary Totten for the Street Department, again by unanimous voice vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

Mon Jul 21, 2025

Planning Commission

Harpersville Planning Commission to hold public hearings on parking and fee standards

The Planning & Zoning Board will hold public hearings regarding updates to the Zoning Ordinance. The body will also discuss a high density moratorium.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission sets public hearing to extend high‑density moratorium

The commission approved its agenda and the June 16 minutes by unanimous voice vote. It voted to forward proposals on parking standards and inspection‑fee responsibility to the Town Council. It also scheduled a public hearing to consider extending the high‑density moratorium for one year. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

Mon Jul 7, 2025

Town Council

Harpersville Council to consider moratorium extension and annexation

The Town Council will consider extending a moratorium for one year and the annexation of Parcel 07 7 36 0 000 022.000. The body will also review candidate certifications for Mayor and District 1 Councilmember, and potential hires for the Fire Department.

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✓ Decided: Town Council approved hiring three new fire department personnel

The council unanimously approved donations of $2,000 to the cemetery fund and $1,000 to the Bikes4Kids rodeo. It also approved the Alpha Graphics sign quote for $2,770.22 and a Partridge Construction painting quote for $6,020, both deducted from budget line 8005‑Archives. Additionally, the council adopted resolutions certifying sole candidates for mayor and for council district 1 place 2, hired three fire‑department staff members, and annexed Parcel 07 7 36 0 000 022.000, with each action passing by unanimous voice vote.

Mon Jun 16, 2025

Town Council

Harpersville Council to vote on land annexation and election officer pay

The Town Council will consider resolutions regarding municipal election compensation and the acceptance of 2023 independent audits. The body is also scheduled to vote on an ordinance for land annexation.

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✓ Decided: Town Council adopts utility permit policy

The council approved its agenda, the May 19 minutes, and all submitted invoices, each by unanimous voice vote. It then adopted Resolution 2025-06-02-01, establishing a utility permit policy, also by unanimous voice vote. The meeting was adjourned after these actions.

Mon Jun 16, 2025

Planning Commission

Harpersville Planning & Zoning to review parking standards and fee removals

The Planning & Zoning Board will discuss updates to the Zoning Ordinance and the status of a high density moratorium. The meeting includes a public hearing and a review of old business.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission extended the high‑density moratorium for one year

The commission approved the June 16 agenda and the May 19 minutes by unanimous voice votes. It voted to refer the addition of parking standards and the removal of Article XXIV (inspection fees) to a public hearing at the next meeting, each passing unanimously. The board also extended the high‑density moratorium for an additional year, with the motion carrying despite one abstention.

Mon Jun 2, 2025

Town Council

Harpersville Council to consider utility permit policy and land annexation

The Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the adoption of a utility permit policy. The council is also considering an ordinance to annex parcel 07 7 36 0 000 022.000.

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Mon May 19, 2025

Town Council

Harpersville Council to consider business license code amendment

The Town Council will meet to review a business license code amendment and a utility permit. The meeting includes standard approvals of minutes and invoice reports.

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Mon May 19, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning board to consider preliminary plat for Portrait Home

The Harpersville Planning & Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on a preliminary plat proposed by Portrait Home (Robin Hayes) and proposed revisions to sign regulations. The board will also consider approval of the meeting agenda and minutes from April 21, 2024. No old or new business is listed.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved Phase II preliminary plat and sign regulation changes

The Planning & Zoning Board approved the Phase II preliminary plat for the Morgan Creek development, which includes 258 lots. The board also approved amendments to the town’s sign regulations. Both motions passed unanimously by roll‑call vote of all members present. The new approval voids the earlier April 21 approval that lacked a proper public hearing.

Mon May 5, 2025

Town Council

Council to consider ordinance allowing electronic vote counters for municipal election

The Harpersville Town Council will meet on May 5, 2025. They will consider Ordinance 2025-05-05-01 to authorize electronic vote counters for the 2025 municipal election and Resolution 2025-05-05-01 to approve donations to Vincent Football. The council will also set a public hearing date for the proposed Utility Policy. No public hearings are scheduled at this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Town Council approved electronic vote counters for 2025 municipal election

The council approved its agenda, the April 21 minutes, and all presented invoices by unanimous voice votes. It set a public hearing on the Utility Policy for June 2, 2025, approved a sponsorship of Vincent High School football, and adopted an ordinance establishing electronic vote counters for the 2025 municipal election. The mayor directed mediation of a resident's property‑damage complaint, appointing the town engineer and police chief as mediators. The meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m.

Mon Apr 21, 2025

Town Council

Council to vote on fire budget and CDBG match amendments

The Harpersville Town Council will consider three resolutions: amending the Fire FY2025 budget for Repairs and Maintenance, adjusting the CDBG Match amount by $848.00, and participating in Alabama's 2025 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes and an invoice report, with no public hearings or requests to address the council.

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✓ Decided: Town Council approves fire budget amendment and CDBG match, denies sales tax holiday

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the April 7 minutes, and all presented invoices. It also passed two resolutions: one to amend the fire department’s FY2025 “Repairs and Maintenance” budget item and another to increase the CDBG match amount by $848. The council unanimously rejected a resolution to join Alabama’s 2025 back‑to‑school sales‑tax holiday. No other substantive actions were taken.

Mon Apr 21, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider Realty South rezoning application

The Harpersville Planning & Zoning Board will meet to discuss a rezoning request and a preliminary plot plan. The board will also review changes to sign regulations.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved Phase II preliminary plat for Morgan Creek development

The board unanimously approved the agenda and March 17 minutes. It set public hearings for proposed sign regulation changes and a rezoning request, both scheduled for May 19. The commission also approved the Phase II preliminary plat for the Morgan Creek development by unanimous roll‑call vote.

Mon Apr 7, 2025

Town Council

Harpersville Council to consider parcel de-annexation and new police hire

The Town Council will vote on the de-annexation of a specific land parcel and the hiring of a new police officer. The meeting also includes the adoption of proclamations for Child Abuse Awareness Month and the Paul Revere 250th anniversary.

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✓ Decided: Town Council approved de‑annexation of a parcel and hired a new police officer

The council voted unanimously to de‑annex Parcel 07 5 21 4 000 001.000. It also approved hiring Austin McFarlin as a full‑time police officer. Two proclamations – the “Two Lights for Tomorrow” initiative and April as Child Abuse Awareness Month – were adopted. Routine agenda, minutes, invoice and prior‑meeting approvals were also passed unanimously.

Mon Mar 17, 2025

Town Council

Harpersville Council to discuss CDBG grant and establish voting district

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding a CDBG grant. The body is also considering an ordinance to establish a voting district for annexed property and resolutions for police hiring and convention delegates.

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✓ Decided: Council establishes voting district for annexed property

The Harpersville Town Council approved Ordinance 2025-03-17-01 to establish a voting district for annexed property. They also passed resolutions to appoint a voting delegate for the Alabama League of Municipalities convention and to hire police department candidates. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

Mon Mar 17, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning board to consider creating an Architectural Board

The Harpersville Planning & Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting with old and new business. They will hear an update from Milton Warnock on the water system and ongoing projects, and discuss establishing a new Architectural Board. No public hearings are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Planning board hears water system updates; no votes on new items

The Harpersville Planning & Zoning Board approved the agenda and minutes from prior meetings, then received a detailed update on water system projects. No new business was addressed because Mayor Perkins was absent. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions beyond routine approvals.

Mon Mar 3, 2025

Town Council

Harpersville Town Council to swear in new Police Chief

The Town Council will conduct the swearing-in ceremony for Timothy T. Dennis as Chief of Police. The council is also considering a resolution to set the date for a community clean up weekend.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Spring Clean Up weekend, swears in new police chief

The Harpersville Town Council approved a resolution declaring April 11-13 as Community Spring Clean Up weekend. Timothy T. Dennis was sworn in as Chief of Police. The council also approved the agenda, minutes from February 18, and all invoices as submitted. No other substantive business was conducted.

Tue Feb 18, 2025

Town Council

Council considers utility agreement and fishing restrictions

The Harpersville Town Council will meet to discuss a utility agreement and a resolution regarding fishing on the Coosa River. The body will also set a date for a public hearing concerning a CDBG Grant.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts resolution opposing Coosa River fishing restrictions

The Harpersville Town Council unanimously adopted a resolution opposing fishing restrictions on the Coosa River. The council also authorized the mayor to sign a utility agreement with Coosa Valley Electric, set a public hearing for a CDBG grant, and approved an agreement with Hand Arendall for nuisance abatement. All votes were unanimous by voice vote.

Tue Feb 18, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider rezoning request and new architectural board

The Harpersville Planning & Zoning Board will discuss a rezoning application submitted by Brett Owens and consider the establishment of an Architectural Board. The board will also approve minutes from the December 16, 2024 meeting, noting that the January 21, 2025 meeting was canceled due to winter weather.

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Mon Feb 3, 2025

Town Council

Council to vote on council member election method and police chief appointment

The Harpersville Town Council will consider how council members are voted into office. The body is also reviewing resolutions regarding river fishing restrictions, utility permits, and the appointment of an interim police chief.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Timothy T. Dennis as interim Chief of Police

The Harpersville Town Council unanimously appointed Timothy T. Dennis as Chief of Police for the Harpersville Police Department via roll call vote. The council also voted to continue electing council members from districts rather than at large. Two resolutions were tabled for further review: one opposing fishing restrictions on the Coosa River and one adopting a utility permit process. The council approved the agenda, minutes, invoices, and authorized Mayor Perkins to sign an agreement with AMAC Design Builders, LLC.

Tue Jan 21, 2025

Town Council

January 21 town council meeting canceled due to winter weather

The Harpersville Town Council meeting scheduled for January 21, 2025, was canceled because of winter weather, so no decisions or discussions occurred. Items that would have been considered included a resolution opposing fishing restrictions on the Coosa River and a discussion on electing council members at large or from districts.

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✓ Decided: Harpersville council meeting canceled due to winter weather

The January 21, 2025 Harpersville Town Council meeting was canceled due to winter weather, with no substantive decisions made. The agenda included items that were not acted upon, such as a resolution opposing fishing restrictions on the Coosa River and a proposal to vote on council members at large or from districts.

Tue Jan 21, 2025

Planning Commission

Harpersville Planning Commission meeting canceled due to winter weather

The regularly scheduled January 21, 2025 meeting of the Harpersville Planning & Zoning Board was canceled because of winter weather. No public hearings, old business, or new business were scheduled. The board did not consider any agenda items or make any decisions.

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✓ Decided: Harpersville Planning Commission meeting canceled due to winter weather

The January 21, 2025 Planning & Zoning Board meeting was canceled due to winter weather. No decisions were made or items discussed.

Mon Jan 6, 2025

Town Council

Town Council to consider mayor/council compensation and election rules

The Harpersville Town Council will consider an ordinance setting 2025 compensation for the mayor and council members. They will also discuss whether to elect council members at large or from districts. Other business includes appointing the town clerk as election official for the 2025 municipal election and authorizing the mayor to attend the National League of Cities Conference. The council will also adopt a proclamation declaring January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts mayor/council pay ordinance, hires police officer

The Harpersville Town Council approved an ordinance setting compensation for the mayor and councilmembers, hired Justin Gable as a full-time police officer, and approved several other resolutions. A proposal to elect council members at large or from districts was tabled until the next meeting. All votes were unanimous among present members.