Harpersville public meetings in 2025
35 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
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.
- Approval of the December 15, 2025 Planning & Zoning agenda
- Approval of the November 17, 2025 Planning & Zoning minutes
- Public hearing (no specific items noted)
- Year End Review (old business)
Town Council
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.
- Resolution 2025-12-15-01: Agreement for Park and Recreational Grant Funding from Shelby County
- Resolution 2025-12-15-02: Intervening as a defendant in simplified sellers use tax (SSUT) litigation
- Resolution 2025-12-15-03: Approval to hire full-time EMT Firefighter Benjamin Milam
- Proclamation of January 2026 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month
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.
- Approved Resolution 2025-12-15-01 to accept Park and Recreational Grant Funding from Shelby County (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved Resolution 2025-12-15-02 to authorize the town to intervene as a defendant in SSUT litigation (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved Resolution 2025-12-15-03 to hire full‑time EMT firefighter Benjamin Milam (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved Resolution 2025-12-15-04 to accept the resignation of Town Librarian Marsha Moore (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved proclamation designating January 2026 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month (unanimous voice vote)
Town Council
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.
- Resolution 2025-12-01-01 – consider agreement with GMC Services for water line replacement project
- Resolution 2025-12-01-02 – consider agreement with GMC Services for the CDBG water project
- Resolution 2025-12-01-03 – consider accepting donation of land from Rawya Farms
- Resolution 2025-12-01-04 – consider approving a one‑time pay increase for town employees
- Public comments from CC Dickey (community project) and Frank & Mary Banks (museum)
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.
- Approved Resolution 2025-12-01-01 to enter agreement with GMC Services for water line replacement (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved Resolution 2025-12-01-02 to enter agreement with GMC Services for CDBG water project (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved Resolution 2025-12-01-03 to accept land donation from Rawya Farms (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved Resolution 2025-12-01-04 for one‑time pay increase: $500 for full‑time, $250 for part‑time, $125 for irregular part‑time employees (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved the November 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved all presented invoices (unanimous voice vote)
- Adjourned the meeting (unanimous voice vote)
Planning Commission
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.
- Public hearing on zoning ordinance amendments (Article II purpose/method; Article XXIII agenda request time limits)
- Final approval of plat transfer to the Town of Harpersville – Rawya Farms
- Architectural review
- GMC – Water Projects review
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.
- Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved September 15 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Entered public hearing (unanimous voice vote)
- Adjourned public hearing (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved zoning ordinance amendments (Article II & XXIII) and referral to Town Council (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved Rawya Farms plat transfer to town (unanimous voice vote)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)
Town Council
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.
- Resolution 2025-11-17-01: civic-plus website migration and added features
- Resolution 2025-11-17-02: consulting agreement for Strategic Resources Group Services
- Resolution 2025-11-17-03: appointment of a municipal court judge
- Affirmation of Mayor's appointments for Town Clerk/Treasurer, Fire Chief, and Police Chief
- Ordinance 2025-11-03-01: second reading of council rules of order and procedure
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.
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-11-03-01 (council rules of order) – unanimous roll‑call vote
- Approved Resolution 2025-11-17-01 to migrate the CivicPlus website and add a chatbot – unanimous voice vote
- Approved Resolution 2025-11-17-02 for a $5,000 consulting agreement with Strategic Resources Group – unanimous voice vote
- Approved Resolution 2025-11-17-03 to appoint a municipal court judge – unanimous roll‑call vote
- Affirmed Mayor’s appointment of Town Clerk/Treasurer (Resolution 2025-11-17-04) – unanimous roll‑call vote
- Affirmed Mayor’s recommendation not to reappoint Fire Chief Confer (Resolution 2025-11-17-05) – unanimous roll‑call vote
- Affirmed Mayor’s appointment of Police Chief (Resolution 2025-11-17-06) – unanimous roll‑call vote
- Adopted Resolution 2025-11-17-07 to assign councilmembers to various boards and committees – unanimous roll‑call vote
Town Council
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).
- Resolution 2025-11-03-01 – ratify use of current depositories for municipal funds
- Resolution 2025-11-03-02 – designate officials to execute financial documents
- Resolution 2025-11-03-03 – continue administrative officers in duties and current salaries temporarily
- Ordinance 2025-11-03-01 – adopt council rules of order and procedure (first reading)
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.
- Elected William Carter as Mayor Pro Tempore (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved council agenda for November 3, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved October 20, 2025 council minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved invoice report as presented (unanimous voice vote)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-11-03-01 to ratify current depositories (unanimous voice vote)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-11-03-02 to designate officials to execute financial documents (unanimous voice vote)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-11-03-03 to keep administrative staff on current salaries temporarily (unanimous voice vote)
- Tabled Ordinance 2025-11-03-01 on council rules of order (unanimous voice vote)
Planning Commission
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.
Town Council
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.
- Ordinance 2025-08-18-01 – To Eliminate police jurisdiction
- Resolution 2025-10-20-01 – Schedule community fall clean‑up day
- Approval of the October 6, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
- Approval of Invoice Report
- Department and Committee Reports – Court, Fire, Library, Police, Town
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.
- Approved Town Council agenda for Oct. 20, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved October 6, 2025 council minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved all presented invoices (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved Ordinance 2025-08-18-01 to eliminate police jurisdiction (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved Resolution 2025-10-20-01 to schedule a community fall cleanup day (unanimous voice vote)
- Adjourned meeting at 5:44 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)
Town Council
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.
- Approval of the October 6, 2025 Town Council agenda
- Approval of the September 15, 2025 regular council meeting minutes
- Approval of the September 30, 2025 special called council meeting minutes
- Approval of invoice report
- Request to address council by Karen Delimater
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.
- Approved agenda for October 6, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved all presented invoices (unanimous voice vote)
Town Council
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.
- Resolution 2025-09-15-01 – approve Vulcan quote to supply limestone for Mainstreet and allocate funds
- Resolution 2025-09-30-01 – canvass results of the 2025 Harpersville Municipal Run‑Off Election
Town Council
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.
- Resolution 2025-09-15-01: Quote from Vulcan for limestone for Mainstreet
- Resolution 2025-09-15-02: Donation to Coosa Valley Academy Education Foundation
- Resolution 2025-09-15-03: Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026 departmental budgets
- Resolution 2025-09-15-04: Adoption of the amici mandamus petition
- Resolution 2025-09-15-05: Hiring of Stephen Z ales as part-time police officer
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.
- Approved meeting agenda – unanimous voice vote
- Approved September 2, 2025 minutes – unanimous voice vote
- Approved all invoices – unanimous voice vote
- Tabled limestone quote resolution (2025-09-15-01) – unanimous voice vote
- Adopted FY2026 department budgets (Resolution 2025-09-15-02) – unanimous voice vote
- Approved support for Mt. Brook petition (Resolution 2025-09-15-03) – unanimous voice vote
- Approved hiring Stephen Zales as part‑time police officer (Resolution 2025-09-15-04) – unanimous voice vote
- Approved $500 sponsorship for Vincent High School baseball scoreboard (Resolution 2025-09-15-05) – unanimous voice vote
Town Council
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.
- Ordinance to extend moratorium (Ordinance 2025-09-02-01)
- Ordinance to amend zoning ordinance for parking standards (Ordinance 2025-09-02-02)
- Resolution to canvass 2025 municipal election results (Resolution 2025-09-02-01)
- Resolution to discontinue contract with Engineer Solutions, LLC (Resolution 2025-09-02-02)
- Hire Jeremy Worley for Harpersville Fire Department
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.
- Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved August 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved all invoices (unanimous voice vote)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-09-02-01 to extend moratorium (unanimous roll call)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-09-02-02 to amend zoning with parking standards (unanimous roll call)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-09-02-03 to transfer fee responsibilities to council (unanimous roll call)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-09-02-01 to canvass municipal election results (unanimous roll call)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-09-02-02 to discontinue contract with Engineer Solutions (unanimous voice vote)
Town Council
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.
- Ordinance 2025-08-04-01: Policies and procedures for abatement of overgrown grass and weeds
- Ordinance 2025-08-18-01: Elimination of overlapping Police Jurisdiction
- Resolution 2025-08-18-01: 2025 transportation plan
- Resolution 2025-08-18-02: Appointment of poll workers for 2025 Municipal Election
- Request from Reese Donahoo regarding the vacation of Jackson Street
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.
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-08-04-01 (grass/weeds abatement) – unanimous roll call vote
- Adopted Resolution 2025-08-18-01 (transportation plan) – unanimous voice vote
- Adopted Resolution 2025-08-18-02 (poll worker appointments) – unanimous voice vote
- Approved Town Council agenda (removing Ordinance 2025-08-18-01) – unanimous voice vote
- Approved minutes from August 4, 2025 – unanimous voice vote
- Approved all submitted invoices – unanimous voice vote
- Declined request to vacate Jackson Street; mayor to seek attorney opinion – no vote
- Adjourned meeting – unanimous voice vote
Town Council
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.
- Request from Reese Donahoo regarding the vacation of Jackson Street
- Resolution 2025-08-04-01 to promote Stephen Zales to full time status in the Fire Department
- Resolution 2025-08-04-02 in commemoration of Terry Threatt
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.
- Approved August 4 agenda (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved July 21 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved all invoices as submitted (unanimous voice vote)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-08-04-01 promoting Stephen Zales to full‑time status (unanimous voice vote)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-08-04-02 commemorating Terry Threatt (unanimous voice vote)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-08-04-03 amending fire department budget by $4,350 for EMS license renewal (unanimous voice vote)
Town Council
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.
- Resolution 2025-07-21-01: Consideration to hire Zachary Totten for the Harpersville Street Department
- Approval of Invoice Report
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.
- Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved July 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved all invoices (unanimous voice vote)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-07-21-01 to hire Zachary Totten for Street Department (unanimous voice vote)
Planning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Board will hold public hearings regarding updates to the Zoning Ordinance. The body will also discuss a high density moratorium.
- Proposal to add Parking Standards as Article V, Section 18 of the Zoning Ordinance
- Proposal to transfer inspection fee establishment (Article XXIV) from the Commission to Town Council Administration
- Discussion on 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.
- Approved July 21 agenda (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved June 16 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Sent Parking Standards proposal to Town Council (unanimous voice vote)
- Sent inspection‑fee responsibility proposal to Town Council (unanimous voice vote)
- Set public hearing to extend high‑density moratorium for one year (unanimous voice vote)
- Adjourned public hearing (unanimous voice vote)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)
Town Council
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.
- Resolution 2025-07-07-04: Extending the Moratorium for an additional year
- Ordinance 2025-07-07-01: Annexation of Parcel 07 7 36 0 000 022.000
- Resolution 2025-07-07-07: Hiring of David Key, Kris Phillips, and/or John Waggoner for the Fire Department
- Resolution 2025-07-07-03A and 03B: Quotes from Alpha Graphics for PD signage and Partridge Construction for PD exterior painting
- Resolution 2025-07-07-01 and 02: Donation to Cemetery Fund and sponsorship for Bike4Kids Local Rodeo
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.
- Approved $2,000 donation to Cemetery Fund (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved $1,000 donation to Bikes4Kids Rodeo (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved $2,770.22 Alpha Graphics sign quote (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved $6,020 Partridge Construction painting quote (unanimous voice vote)
- Adopted resolution certifying sole mayoral candidate (unanimous voice vote)
- Adopted resolution certifying sole council candidate for District 1 Place 2 (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved hiring of David Key, Kris Phillips, and John Waggoner for Fire Department (unanimous voice vote)
- Adopted Ordinance annexing Parcel 07 7 36 0 000 022.000 (unanimous voice vote)
Town Council
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.
- Ordinance 2025-06-16-01: Annexation of Parcel 07 9 32 0 000 008.001
- Resolution 2025-06-16-01: Election Officers Compensation for the 2025 Municipal Election
- Resolution 2025-06-16-02: Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2023 Independent Audits
- Request to address council from Charlie Bradford (Bikes4Kids)
- Request to address council from Karen Delimater
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.
- Approved June 2 agenda (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved May 19 council minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved all submitted invoices (unanimous voice vote)
- Adopted Utility Permit Policy (Resolution 2025-06-02-01) (unanimous voice vote)
Planning Commission
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.
- Proposed addition of Parking Standards to Article V as Section 18
- Proposed removal of Article XXIV (Application and Inspection Fees) from the Zoning Ordinance
- Evaluation of whether to renew or allow the expiration of the High Density Moratorium
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.
- Approved June 16, 2025 agenda (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Referred parking standards addition to public hearing (unanimous voice vote)
- Referred removal of Article XXIV inspection fees to public hearing (unanimous voice vote)
- Extended high‑density moratorium for one year (passed with one abstention)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:51 PM (motion passed)
Town Council
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.
- Public hearing and vote on Resolution 2025-06-02-01 regarding a utility permit policy
- Ordinance 2025-06-02-01 for the annexation of parcel 07 7 36 0 000 022.000
Town Council
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.
- Ordinance 2025-05-19-01: Amendment to Harpersville Business License Code
- Resolution 2025-05-19-01: Approval of Coosa Valley Electric Utility Permit
Planning Commission
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.
- Public hearing on Preliminary Plat Approval proposed by Portrait Home, Robin Hayes
- Proposed revisions to Sign Regulations
- Approval of April 21, 2024 Planning & Zoning Minutes
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.
- Approved Phase II preliminary plat (258 lots) – unanimous roll‑call vote
- Approved amendments to sign regulations – unanimous roll‑call vote
- Voided prior Phase II plat approval from April 21 – effective immediately
Town Council
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.
- Set public hearing for Utility Policy (date to be determined)
- Resolution 2025-05-05-01: approval for donations to Vincent Football
- Ordinance 2025-05-05-01: establishing electronic vote counters for 2025 municipal election
- Future public hearing on a re-zoning application at the Planning and Zoning Board on May 19
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.
- Approved Town Council agenda (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved all presented invoices (unanimous voice vote)
- Set public hearing for Utility Policy on June 2, 2025 (unanimous vice vote)
- Approved Resolution 2025-05-05-01 to sponsor Vincent High School football (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved Ordinance 2025-05-05-01 establishing electronic vote counters for 2025 municipal election (unanimous voice vote)
- Directed mediation of resident Alex Rettig's complaint; appointed Engineer Milton Warnock and Police Chief Dennis as mediators
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)
Town Council
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.
- Resolution 2025-04-21-01 to amend Fire FY2025 budget item 'Repairs and Maintenance'
- Resolution 2025-04-21-02 to amend CDBG Match amount by $848.00
- Resolution 2025-04-21-03 to consider participating in Alabama's 2025 Back-to-School 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.
- Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved April 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved all invoices (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved Resolution 2025-04-21-01 amend fire FY2025 “Repairs and Maintenance” (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2025-04-21-02 amend CDBG match amount by $848 (unanimous)
- Denied Resolution 2025-04-21-03 participation in state back‑to‑school sales‑tax holiday (unanimous)
Planning Commission
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.
- Re-Zoning Application from Realty South from A1 to B2
- Preliminary Plot plan approval presented by Robin Hayes, Portrait Homes
- Review of changes to Sign Regulations
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.
- Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved March 17 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Set public hearing on sign regulation changes for May 19 (unanimous voice vote)
- Set public hearing on Realty South rezoning for May 19 (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved Phase II preliminary plat for Morgan Creek development (unanimous roll‑call vote)
Town Council
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.
- Ordinance 2025-04-07-01: De-annexation of Parcel 07 5 21 4 000 001.000
- Resolution 2025-04-07-01: Hiring Austin McFarlin as a police officer
- Proclamation for Alabama Municipalities “Two Lights for Tomorrow” initiative
- Proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Awareness Month
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.
- Approved de‑annexation of Parcel 07 5 21 4 000 001.000 (unanimous roll‑call vote)
- Approved hiring of Austin McFarlin as a police officer (unanimous voice vote)
- Adopted proclamation for Alabama Municipalities “Two Lights for Tomorrow” (unanimous voice vote)
- Adopted proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Awareness Month (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved Town Council agenda for April 7 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved March 17 2025 council meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved all presented invoices (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved Resolution 2024‑04‑07‑01 to ratify February 18 2025 work‑session minutes (unanimous voice vote)
Town Council
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.
- Public hearing: CDBG Grant Discussion
- Ordinance 2025-03-17-01: Establish voting district of annexed property
- Resolution 2025-03-17-02: Hire candidates for the Police Department
- Resolution 2025-03-17-01: Appoint voting delegate for Alabama League of Municipalities Annual Convention
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.
- Approved Ordinance 2025-03-17-01 establishing voting district for annexed property
- Approved Resolution 2025-03-17-01 appointing voting delegate and alternates for ALM convention
- Approved Resolution 2025-03-17-02 to hire police department candidates
Planning Commission
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.
- Update on water system and current projects by Milton Warnock
- Discussion on establishing an Architectural Board
- Approval of February 18, 2024 meeting minutes
- No public hearings held
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.
- Approved March 13, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
- Approved February 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
Town Council
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.
- Swearing-in of Timothy T. Dennis as Chief of Police
- Resolution 2025-03-03 regarding community clean up weekend date
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.
- Approved Resolution 2024-03-03-01 declaring April 11-13 Community Spring Clean Up weekend (voice vote)
- Swore in Timothy T. Dennis as Chief of Police
- Approved Town Council agenda for March 3, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from February 18, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved all invoices as submitted (unanimous)
Town Council
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.
- Resolution 2025-02-03-01: Opposing Fishing Restrictions on the Coosa River
- Resolution 2025-02-18-01: Authorizing Mayor Perkins to sign utility agreement
- Setting a Public Hearing for CDBG Grant
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.
- Adopted Resolution 2025-02-03-01 opposing fishing restrictions on the Coosa River (unanimous)
- Passed Resolution 2025-02-18-01 authorizing Mayor Perkins to sign utility agreement with Coosa Valley Electric (unanimous)
- Set public hearing for CDBG Grant for March 17, 2025 (unanimous)
- Passed Resolution 2025-02-18-02 to enter into agreement with Hand Arendall for nuisance abatement (unanimous)
- Approved agenda with addition of Resolution 2025-02-18-02 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from February 3, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved all invoices as submitted (unanimous)
Planning Commission
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.
- Rezoning application requested by Brett Owens
- Consideration of establishing an Architectural Board
- Approval of December 16, 2024 Planning & Zoning minutes
Town Council
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.
- Vote on whether council members are elected at large or from districts
- Resolution 2025-02-03-01: Opposing fishing restrictions on the Coosa River
- Resolution 2025-02-03-02: Adoption of a utility permit process
- Resolution 2025-02-03-03: Appointment of an 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.
- Appointed Timothy T. Dennis as Chief of Police (unanimous roll call)
- Continued electing council members from districts (unanimous)
- Tabled Resolution 2025-02-03-01 opposing Coosa River fishing restrictions
- Tabled Resolution 2025-02-03-02 on utility permit process
- Authorized Mayor Perkins to sign AMAC Design Builders agreement (unanimous)
- Approved council agenda with added resolution (unanimous)
- Approved January 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved all invoices as submitted (unanimous)
Town Council
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.
- Resolution 2025-01-21-01 opposing fishing restrictions on the Coosa River (not acted upon)
- Discussion on voting for council members at large or from districts (not acted upon)
- Approval of January 6, 2025 regular meeting minutes (not acted upon)
- Approval of invoice report (not acted upon)
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.
Planning Commission
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.
The January 21, 2025 Planning & Zoning Board meeting was canceled due to winter weather. No decisions were made or items discussed.
Town Council
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.
- Ordinance 2025-01-06-01: Mayor/Council Compensation for 2025
- Vote on electing council members at large or from districts
- Resolution 2025-01-06-01: Approval for Town Clerk to act as election official for 2025 municipal election
- Approval for Mayor to attend 2025 National League of Cities Conference in Washington D.C.
- Proclamation 2025-01-06-01: Declaring January Human Trafficking Awareness Month
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.
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-01-06-01 establishing mayor and council compensation (5-0)
- Hired Justin Gable as full-time police officer via Resolution 2025-01-06-02 (voice vote)
- Approved Resolution 2025-01-06-01 authorizing Town Clerk as election official for 2025 municipal election (voice vote)
- Approved mayor and council attendance at 2025 National League of Cities Conference in Washington D.C. (voice vote)
- Proclaimed January 2025 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month (voice vote)
- Granted Town Clerk one-step pay increase, with two additional steps upon CMC certification (voice vote)
- Tabled discussion on electing council members at large or from districts until next meeting (voice vote)