Owens Cross Roads public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will hold a regular meeting with three ordinances for consideration. They will hold a second reading and possible adoption of Ordinance 24-012 setting salaries for mayor and council members; a first reading of Ordinance 24-013 to rezone 195 Hamer Road; and a first reading of Ordinance 24-015 to annex a 50-foot tract at 0 Old Big Cove Road. Public comment will be heard. No resolutions or special recognitions are scheduled.

• Second reading of Ordinance 24-012 establishing salaries for mayor and council members
• First reading of Ordinance 24-013 to rezone 195 Hamer Road
• First reading of Ordinance 24-015 to annex 0 Old Big Cove Road – 50 Feet
• Public comment period
• Department reports from police, fire, building/planning, and others

The council approved Ordinance 24-012 setting mayor and council salaries (5-1, with Terry Mann voting nay despite having abstained earlier), and adopted Ordinance 24-015 to annex 0 Old Big Cove Road (unanimous). A rezoning request for 195 Hamer Road (Ordinance 24-013) was tabled pending further research. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Ordinance 24-012 setting mayor and council salaries (5-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-015 to annex 0 Old Big Cove Road (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 24-013 to rezone 195 Hamer Road

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting a salary ordinance for the mayor and council members (second reading), and will hold first readings on rezoning 195 Hamer Road and annexing a 50-foot strip at 0 Old Big Cove Road. Public comments and department reports are also scheduled.

• Ordinance 24-012: second reading to establish mayor and council salaries
• Ordinance 24-013: first reading to rezone 195 Hamer Road
• Ordinance 24-015: first reading to annex 0 Old Big Cove Road – 50 Feet
• Public comment period open
• Department reports from building, police, fire, sewer, and other offices

The council held a work meeting with no final votes. It reviewed three ordinances: setting mayor and council salaries (second reading), rezoning 195 Hamer Road for a battery plant (first reading, with one councilmember expressing concern), and annexing 0 Old Big Cove Road (first reading). The council also agreed to change the work session start time to 5:30 p.m. No ordinances or resolutions were adopted.

• Changed work session start time to 5:30 p.m. (unanimous agreement)
• Heard second reading of Ordinance 24-012 on mayor/council salaries (no action)
• Heard first reading of Ordinance 24-013 to rezone 195 Hamer Road (no action)
• Heard first reading of Ordinance 24-015 to annex 0 Old Big Cove Road (no action)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the adoption of an amended 2024-25 budget and an ordinance establishing salaries for the Mayor and Council. The body is also considering several infrastructure maintenance projects and service contracts.

• Resolution No. 24-047: Adopting the Amended 2024-25 Budget
• Ordinance No. 24-012: Establishing the Salary of the Mayor and Council
• Guardrail installation at Hamer Road Sewer Pump Station and maintenance on Old Highway 431
• One-year agreements with Tango Tango (Police) and LEXIPOL (Fire and Rescue)
• Resolution No. 24-048: Appointment of a Municipal Court Judge

City Council

The City Council will discuss an amended budget for 2024-25 and an ordinance to establish salaries for the Mayor and Council members. The body is also considering several infrastructure maintenance projects and service contracts for city departments.

• Resolution No. 24-047: Adopting the Amended 2024-25 Budget
• Ordinance No. 24-012: Establish the Salary for Mayor and Council Members
• Guardrail installation at Hamer Road Sewer Pump Station and maintenance on Old Highway 431
• One-year agreements with Tango Tango (Police) and LEXIPOL Learning Platform (Fire and Rescue)
• Resolution No. 24-048: Appointment of a Municipal Court Judge (Dec 7, 2024 – Dec 6, 2026)

The work meeting covered several items but no formal votes were recorded. The council discussed Ordinance 24-012 to set mayor and council salaries, with mixed opinions, and reviewed resolutions for a one-time employee payment, amended budget, court judge appointment, guardrail installations, and various contracts. No decisions were made during this work session.

• Discussed Ordinance 24-012 on mayor/council salaries; no vote recorded
• Reviewed Resolution 24-046 for one-time de minimis employee payment; no vote
• Reviewed Resolution 24-047 for amended 2024-25 budget; no vote
• Reviewed Resolution 24-048 to appoint municipal court judge; no vote
• Reviewed Resolution 24-049 for guardrail at Hamer Road pump station; no vote
• Reviewed Resolution 24-050/24-051 for bridge guardrail maintenance on Old Highway 431; no vote
• Reviewed Resolution 24-052 for Tango Tango CAD SMS contract; no vote
• Reviewed Resolution 24-053 for LEXIPOL learning platform; no vote

Planning Commission

The Owens Cross Roads Planning Commission approved the minutes from the November 18, 2024 meeting. Under old business, it was noted that Jake Roth has completed revisions to the Zoning Ordinance, which is now ready for final review by the commission; members were asked to send comments to Lora Martin. No new business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 6:03 p.m.

• Approved November 18, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Noted completion of Zoning Ordinance revisions by Jake Roth, ready for final review

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will vote on an ordinance setting salaries for the mayor and council members. They will also consider resolutions to pay a one-time de minimis bonus to employees, adopt the amended 2024-25 city budget, and appoint a municipal court judge for a two-year term. Routine items include approval of previous meeting minutes and bank balances. No special recognitions or presentations are scheduled.

• Ordinance No. 24-012 establishing salaries for Mayor and Council
• Resolution No. 24-046 authorizing a one-time de minimis payment to employees
• Resolution No. 24-047 adopting the amended 2024-25 budget
• Resolution No. 24-048 appointing a Municipal Court Judge for Dec 2024–Nov 2026
• Approval of minutes from Nov 12, 2024 meeting and bank balances

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will consider an ordinance establishing salaries for the mayor and council members. Resolutions include paying a one-time de minimis to employees, adopting the amended 2024-25 budget, and appointing a municipal court judge for a two-year term. Public comment and department reports are also on the agenda.

• Ordinance No. 24-012: Establish salary for mayor and council members
• Resolution No. 24-047: Adopting amended 2024-25 budget
• Resolution No. 24-046: One-time de minimis payment to employees
• Resolution No. 24-048: Appoint municipal court judge for Dec 2024 – Nov 2026
• Open floor to public comment

Planning Commission

The Owens Cross Roads Planning Commission will discuss a request from Ramsay Cove to adjust side setbacks on Phase II of the subdivision, and a request from Jeremy and Milada French to combine four lots into one. The commission will also vote to approve the minutes from its October 1 meeting.

• Ramsay Cove requests side setback adjustment on Phase II
• Jeremy and Milada French propose combining four lots into one
• Approval of October 1 meeting minutes

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings and bank balances as of November 12, 2024. The agenda includes department comments from building, fire, police, sewer, and other departments. No ordinances or resolutions are on the agenda. Public comment will be heard.

• Approval of minutes from Oct 22, 2024 regular meeting and Nov 4, 2024 special meeting
• Approval of bank balances as of Nov 12, 2024
• Department comments from Building, Fire, Police, Sewer, and other departments
• Public comment period

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council held a special called meeting and voted 5-2 not to reappoint Polly Blalock as Municipal Judge. The council also entered executive session and returned without any public comment or other decisions.

• Council voted 5-2 against reappointing Polly Blalock as Municipal Judge
• Councilmember Terry Mann made a motion to keep Polly Blalock as Municipal Judge
• Meeting began with a brief executive session lasting from 6:01 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
• No public comments were made during the open floor

City Council

The City Council approved previous meeting minutes and bank balances, heard departmental reports, and discussed upcoming events. Notable items include new bulletproof vests and AEDs for police funded by a grant, the upcoming wastewater treatment plant groundbreaking, and planning for a Halloween drive-thru. A councilmember questioned the accuracy of the minutes.

• New bulletproof vests for police paid for by North Alabama RC & D grant
• Five AEDs for police vehicles gifted by North Alabama RC & D
• Wastewater treatment plant groundbreaking scheduled for November 1st
• City clerk working on establishing a schedule of fines for minor ordinance violations
• Councilmember Terry Mann expressed that he feels the minutes are not accurate

City Council

The City Council is meeting to adopt the 2024-25 budget and the 2024-25 Transportation Plan. The body will also consider several legal and court-related contracts and a new purchase order policy.

• Resolution 24-030: Adopting the 2024-25 Budget
• Resolution 24-029: Adopting the 2024-25 Transportation Plan
• Resolution 24-031: Policy requiring purchase orders for items over $500 (excluding travel and training)
• Resolution 24-045: Agreement with State of Alabama and ALDOT for Sidewalk Improvement Grant
• Resolution 24-044: Purchase of 6 tablets for Council meetings

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the adoption of the 2024-25 budget and the 2024-25 Transportation Plan. The body is also considering several legal and court-related contracts and a new purchase order policy.

• Resolution 24-030: Adopting the 2024-25 Budget
• Resolution 24-029: Adopting the 2024-25 Transportation Plan
• Resolution 24-031: Policy requiring purchase orders for items over $500 (excluding travel & training)
• Resolution 24-045: Agreement with State of Alabama and ALDOT for Sidewalk Improvement Grant
• Resolution 24-044: Purchase of 6 tablets for Council meetings

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a potential rezoning of 195 Hamer Road from Estate Residential to Special District for an Industrial Battery Recycling Plant. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and other procedural items.

• Discussion of potential rezoning of 195 Hamer Road from Estate Residential to Special District for Industrial Battery Recycling Plant

City Council

The city council will hold a work meeting to discuss two ordinances: one replacing existing short-term rental regulations (Ordinance 24-010) and a new ordinance to levy a lodging tax (Ordinance 24-011). No resolutions are scheduled for adoption. The meeting also includes department reports and an open floor for public comment.

• Ordinance 24-010: Short Term Rentals (replaces Ordinance 22-027)
• Ordinance 24-011: Levies Lodging Tax for City of Owens Cross Roads
• No resolutions for adoption
• Department comments from Building, Fire, Police, Sewer, and others
• Open floor for public comment

The council held a work meeting and reviewed two ordinances: one to replace the short-term rental ordinance (No. 24-010) with changes extending rental days to 180 and adding commercial zoning, and another to levy a lodging tax (No. 24-011). No formal votes or adoptions occurred; the meeting was procedural only.

• Reviewed Ordinance No. 24-010 (short-term rentals) — no action taken
• Reviewed Ordinance No. 24-011 (lodging tax) — no action taken

City Council

The City Council will hold first readings of two ordinances: one to replace the existing short-term rental ordinance (No. 24-010) and another to levy a lodging tax (No. 24-011). A $148,437 federal grant for ADA sidewalk improvements along Wilson Mann Road is also announced. Procedural items include approval of previous meeting minutes and bank balances.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 24-010: Short Term Rentals (replaces Ordinance No. 22-027)
• First reading of Ordinance No. 24-011: Levies Lodging Tax for Owens Cross Roads
• Approval of $148,437 federal grant for ADA sidewalk improvements on Wilson Mann Road
• Approval of minutes from Sept 10, 2024 meetings
• Approval of bank balances as of Sept 23, 2024

City Council

The City Council will meet to vote on several resolutions, including a construction contract for a new wastewater treatment plant. The body will also review the 2022-2023 fiscal year audit and a website maintenance agreement.

• Resolution 24-026: Construction contract with Mark Johnson Construction for a new Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Resolution 24-027: Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 audit by D. Wates and Associates
• Resolution 24-028: Website design, development, and maintenance agreement with Hope Davis Media

City Council

The City Council will discuss several resolutions, including a construction contract for a new wastewater treatment plant. The body will also review the 2022-2023 fiscal year audit and a website maintenance agreement.

• Resolution 24-026: Construction contract with Mark Johnson Construction for a new Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Resolution 24-027: Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 audit by D. Wates and Associates
• Resolution 24-028: Website design, development, and maintenance agreement with Hope Davis Media

The council considered three resolutions at the work meeting: authorizing a construction contract with Mark Johnson Construction for a new wastewater treatment plant, accepting the completed FY 2022-2023 audit, and entering a website design agreement. No votes were recorded; items were presented for discussion only.

• Resolution 24-026 presented: construction contract for new wastewater treatment plant (no vote)
• Resolution 24-027 presented: accept FY 2022-2023 audit (no vote)
• Resolution 24-028 presented: website design agreement with Hope Davis Media (no vote)

Planning Commission

The Owens Cross Roads Planning Commission will meet on September 9, 2024, to discuss a potential rezoning of 195 Hamer Road from Estate Residential to Special District for an industrial battery recycling plant. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the prior meeting and no other substantive items.

• Discussion of potential rezoning of 195 Hamer Road from Estate Residential to Special District for an Industrial Battery Recycling Plant

The Owens Cross Roads Planning Commission voted to postpone a decision on rezoning 195 Hamer Road from Estate Residential to Special District for a proposed battery recycling plant. The commission scheduled a special meeting to allow the applicants to provide more information. The motion to delay passed unanimously with all eight present members voting yea.

• Approved August 12, 2024 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Tabled rezoning of 195 Hamer Road for battery recycling plant; scheduled special meeting (8-0)

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will consider Resolution 24-025, authorizing expenditure of municipal and TAP grant funds for sidewalk repair and replacement on Wilson Mann Road. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from August 13 and bank balances as of August 26. No ordinances or special recognitions are on the agenda. Public comment is open.

• Resolution 24-025: Authorization to spend municipal and TAP grant funds for sidewalk repair and replacement on Wilson Mann Road
• Approval of minutes from the August 13, 2024 regular meeting
• Approval of bank balances as of August 26, 2024
• Department comments from Building/Planning, Business Licenses, Fire, Police, Sewer, and Municipal Court
• Public comment period open to residents

City Council

The City Council will consider Resolution 24-025 to authorize spending municipal funds along with TAP Grant funds for sidewalk repair and replacement on Wilson Mann Road. Other items include department comments from Building, Police, Fire, and others. No ordinances are on the agenda.

• Resolution 24-025: Authorization to expend municipal funds and TAP Grant funds for sidewalk repair and replacement on Wilson Mann Road

City Council

This is a mostly procedural meeting with no ordinances or resolutions for adoption. The council will approve previous meeting minutes and bank balances, and hear department comments. The only notable item is a special guest presentation on a new business project.

• Presentation on a new business project by a special guest

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission of Owens Cross Roads held a largely procedural meeting, approving the July 8, 2024 minutes. Old business included a note on Ordinance 24-008, which addresses parking near intersections. A new business inquiry was raised about the regulation height of stop signs, with staff to follow up. The meeting adjourned after brief discussion.

• Approved meeting minutes for July 8, 2024
• Discussed Ordinance 24-008 addressing parking by intersections
• Raised question about standard height for stop signs

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will hold a work meeting to discuss and potentially advance several ordinances and a resolution. Key items include second readings of ordinances on sewer late penalties and nuisance abatement, a first reading on annexing property at 730 Knotty Walls Road, and an emergency purchase resolution for a fuel tank and pump. The meeting also includes public comment and departmental updates.

• Ordinance 24-006: Sewer late penalties (second reading)
• Ordinance 24-008: Nuisance abatement control (second reading)
• Ordinance 24-009: Annexation of property at 730 Knotty Walls Road (first reading)
• Resolution 24-024: Emergency purchase for fuel tank and pump

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing and vote on a request for a temporary camper with awning at 1107 Cave Spring Road. The board will also vote to approve minutes from the April 25, 2024 meeting.

• Request for temporary camper with awning at 1107 Cave Spring Road
• Vote on minutes from April 25, 2024 meeting

Planning Commission

The Board of Adjustments will meet to discuss and vote on a request for a temporary camper with an awning. The board will also vote on the minutes from the April 25, 2024 meeting.

• Request for temporary camper with awning at 1107 Cave Spring Road

City Council

The City Council will review minutes from June 25, 2024, and approve bank balances as of July 3, 2024. Departmental updates are scheduled from the police, fire, sewer, and building departments. No specific ordinances or resolutions are listed for adoption on this agenda.

• Approval of June 25, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approval of bank balances as of July 3, 2024
• Departmental reports from police, fire, and sewer departments

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will review three proposed ordinances during its June 25 meeting. These include updates to sewer late penalties, a back-to-school sales tax holiday, and regulations for controlling weeds and nuisances.

• Ordinance No. 24-006: Sewer regulations for late penalties and cut off
• Ordinance No. 24-007: Back to School Sales Tax Holiday
• Ordinance No. 24-008: Regulations to control grass, weeds, and shrubbery

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several ordinance updates. The agenda includes reviews of sewer penalty regulations, a back to school sales tax holiday, and nuisance abatement rules.

• Ordinance No. 24-006: Sewer regulations for late penalties and cutoffs
• Ordinance No. 24-007: Back to school sales tax holiday
• Ordinance No. 24-008: Regulations for controlling grass, weeds, and shrubbery

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will meet to discuss several ordinances and resolutions. This includes updates to sewer regulations regarding late penalties and the adoption of a new personnel policy. The council will also consider payments for software and the Madison County EMA partnership.

• Rezoning of property on G Carpenter Road
• New sewer regulations for late penalties and cutoffs
• Adoption of updated city personnel policy and procedure
• Payment for Madison County EMA Partnership continuance
• Payment for local government software (Sewer & Business License)

City Council

During this work session, the council reviewed several proposed ordinances and resolutions. Discussions included updates to sewer late penalties and a rezoning request for G. Carpenter Road. The session also covered personnel policy updates and software payment approvals.

• Rezoning of property on G. Carpenter Road (Ordinance No. 24-005)
• Updated sewer regulations for late penalties and cutoffs (Ordinance No. 24-006)
• Payment for Madison County EMA partnership (Resolution No. 24-021)
• Adoption of updated City personnel policy and procedure manual (Resolution No. 24-022)
• Payment for sewer and business license software (Resolution No. 24-023)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a proposal to combine two specific parcels into a single parcel. The land is located at Wilson Mann Rd and Hwy 431, where a used car lot is situated.

• Combining Parcels 22-04-19-0-002-010.000 and 22-04-19-0-014.002

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council is holding its regular session on May 28, 2024, to consider three agenda items: a resolution granting an additional paid holiday for FY2024, a resolution adopting the FY2025 meeting schedule, and an ordinance to rezone property on G Carpenter Road. Department heads will give comments, and the public may speak during the open floor period.

• Resolution No. 24-019: Granting Additional Paid Holiday FY2024
• Resolution No. 24-020: Adoption of Meeting Schedule FY 2025
• Ordinance No. 24-006: Rezoning of Property on G Carpenter Road

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council is holding a work session to consider three agenda items: a resolution granting an additional paid holiday for FY2024, a resolution adopting the FY2025 meeting schedule, and an ordinance to rezone property on G Carpenter Road. The council will also review a mid-year budget status report prepared by the City Clerk/Treasurer.

• Resolution No. 24-019: Granting Additional Paid Holiday FY2024
• Resolution No. 24-020: Adoption of Meeting Schedule FY 2025
• Ordinance No. 24-006: Rezoning of Property on G Carpenter Road
• Mid-Year Budget Status presented by Christie Eason, City Clerk/Treasurer

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council is holding its regular session on May 14, 2024, with four main agenda items: approving the MWPP report, the Owen Road Project, a school community partner resolution, and a rezoning of property on G Carpenter Road. The meeting also includes department comments, public comment, and individual council member updates. The agenda is subject to change.

• Resolution No. 24-015: Approval of MWPP Report
• Resolution No. 24-016: Owen Road Project
• Resolution No. 24-017: Owens Cross Roads School Community Partner
• Ordinance No. 24-006: Rezoning of Property on G Carpenter Road

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council is holding its regular session on May 14, 2024, to consider four agenda items: approving the MWPP report, the Owen Road project, a school community partner resolution, and a rezoning on G Carpenter Road. The meeting also includes department comments and public comment periods.

• Resolution No. 24-015: Approval of MWPP Report
• Resolution No. 24-016: Owen Road Project
• Resolution No. 24-017: Owens Cross Roads School Community Partner
• Ordinance No. 24-006: Rezoning of Property on G Carpenter Road

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council held a work session to discuss several resolutions and an ordinance. The council is considering approving a sewer department report, additional funding for the Owen Road project, and a school community partner resolution. The rezoning of property on G. Carpenter Road was recommended to be tabled for further attorney review.

• Resolution 24-015: Approve MWPP Report for Sewer Dept due to ADEM
• Resolution 24-016: Approve additional funding for Owen Road Project
• Resolution 24-017: Owens Cross Roads School Community Partner
• Ordinance 24-005: Rezoning of property on G. Carpenter Road - tabled for attorney review

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider rezoning two parcels on G. Carpenter Road from RS2 to Town Center. The agenda includes a discussion, a 15-minute recess for members to consider comments, then a vote. Minutes from the April 8 meeting will also be approved.

• Rezoning of Parcels 22-04-19-0-002-014.005 and 22-04-19-0-002-014.006 on G. Carpenter Road from RS2 to Town Center
• Vote on rezoning after discussion and recess
• Approval of minutes from April 8 meeting

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council is holding its April 30, 2024 work session and council meeting. The agenda includes a resolution to dispose of city property and a proclamation recognizing Municipal Clerks Week, followed by open comments from individual council members.

• Resolution No. 24-014: Disposal of Property
• Proclamation of Municipal Clerks Week

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments is considering a variance request to allow cows, goats, and chickens on a property zoned RS2, which currently prohibits livestock. The board will discuss and vote on the request.

• Variance request for livestock at 562 Wilson Mann Road
• Property zoned RS2, which does not allow livestock
• Board vote on the variance request

City Council

The City Council will meet for a regular session on April 9, 2024. The agenda includes reviewing previous meeting minutes and current bank balances.

• Review of March 26th Work Session and Regular Session minutes
• Review of March 28th Organizational Meeting minutes
• Review of bank balances as of April 9, 2024

Planning Commission

The Owens Cross Roads Planning Commission is meeting to review subdivision plats and zoning-related matters. The agenda includes items for approval and discussion, though specific details are limited in the provided text.

• Subdivision plat review
• Zoning-related items
• Approval items listed on agenda

City Council

This meeting is a training session where the city attorney will explain to council members their responsibilities, duties, and obligations under the Code of Alabama. The agenda contains no specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings—only this legal orientation.

• Legal briefing on elected officials' duties per Code of Alabama

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments is meeting to vote on a variance request from Quail Hollow for a home at 135 Syd Road (Lot 64). The front porch was omitted and when added, the structure exceeded the 30-foot minimum setback by 4 feet. The board will discuss and vote on the variance.

• Variance request for front yard setback at 135 Syd Road (Lot 64)
• Structure exceeds 30-foot minimum setback by 4 feet due to added front porch
• Vote on minutes from January 17, 2023 meeting

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will hold a work session to consider a resolution electing voting delegates for the Alabama League of Municipalities Annual Meeting, an ordinance creating a Traffic Safety Education Program, and discuss a potential additional employee benefit. The meeting is open to the public and the agenda may change.

• Resolution No. 24-011: Electing voting delegates for the Alabama League of Municipalities Annual Meeting
• Ordinance No. 24-003: Establishing and creating the Traffic Safety Education Program
• Discussion of potential additional employee benefit

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council is holding its regular session on March 12, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Court Room at 9032 Highway 431 S. The council will consider a resolution to elect voting delegates for the Alabama League of Municipalities Annual Meeting, an ordinance to create a Traffic Safety Education Program, and discuss a potential additional employee benefit. Department heads will give comments, and there will be public comment and individual council member reports.

• Resolution No. 24-011: Electing voting delegates for the Alabama League of Municipalities Annual Meeting
• Ordinance No. 24-003: Establishing and creating the Traffic Safety Education Program
• Discussion of potential additional employee benefit
• Meeting minutes for February 27th Work Session and Regular Session, and bank balances as of March 12, 2024

Planning Commission

This Planning Commission meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no concrete information about what the commission will consider at this meeting.

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will fill the vacant Council Place Two seat by roll call vote after nominees introduce themselves, then administer the oath of office. They will also vote on a resolution to install GPS on all city fleet vehicles and consider an ordinance replacing the previous excessive bulk trash and construction debris rules. Department heads will give comments, and the public may speak.

• Nominees for Council Place Two: Jason Denenny and Claude Lang
• Resolution No. 24-009: Filling vacancy of Council Member Place Two
• Resolution No. 24-010: GPS installation on all city fleet
• Ordinance No. 24-002: Replaces Ordinance 23-011 – Excessive Bulk Trash & Construction Debris
• Vote for Mayor Pro Tempore

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will hold a work session to consider three items: filling the vacant Council Member Place Two seat, installing GPS on all city fleet vehicles, and replacing a prior ordinance on excessive bulk trash and construction debris. The meeting is open to the public and the agenda may change.

• Resolution No. 24-009: Filling vacancy of Council Member Place Two
• Resolution No. 24-010: GPS installation on all city fleet vehicles
• Ordinance No. 24-002: Replaces Ordinance 23-011 – Excessive Bulk Trash & Construction Debris

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council is meeting to consider resolutions regarding attorney pay rates and new service contracts. The council will also address nominees for the vacant Council Place 2 seat.

• Resolution No. 24-002: Rate of pay increase for Municipal Court attorneys
• Resolution No. 24-007: Contract with Local Government Services, LLC
• Resolution No. 24-008: Contract with Lexipol for employee handbook and training services
• Nominees for Council Place 2

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will meet to consider resolutions regarding attorney pay and service contracts. The meeting also includes discussing nominees for the vacant Council Place 2 position.

• Resolution No. 24-002: Rate of pay increase for Municipal Court attorneys
• Resolution No. 24-007: Contract with Local Government Services, LLC
• Resolution No. 24-008: Contract with Lexipol for employee handbook and training services
• Nominees for Council Place 2

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will meet to consider resolutions regarding attorney pay and new service contracts. The council will also discuss nominees for the vacant Council Place 2 seat.

• Resolution No. 24-002: Rate of pay increase for Municipal Court attorneys
• Resolution No. 24-007: Contract with Local Government Services, LLC
• Resolution No. 24-008: Contract with Lexipol for employee handbook and training services
• Nominees for Council Place 2

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will hold a work session to discuss attorney pay increases and new service contracts. The meeting also includes discussion regarding nominees for the vacant Council Place 2 seat.

• Resolution No. 24-002: Rate of pay increase for Municipal Court attorneys
• Resolution No. 24-007: Contract with Local Government Services, LLC
• Resolution No. 24-008: Contract with Lexipol for employee handbook and training
• Discussion of nominees for Council Place 2

City Council

This is a special session of the Owens Cross Roads City Council with a short agenda. The only items are a notification from Mayor Tony Craig and a discussion of next steps to be taken. No specific decisions or proposals are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or preliminary.

• Notification shared by Mayor Tony Craig
• Discussion of next steps to be taken