Owens Cross Roads public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will vote on Resolution 25-073 to adopt the FY 2026 budget. They will also consider Resolution 25-074 to approve a housekeeping services contract for City Hall and the Fire and Rescue Department. The council will receive an update from the City Attorney on the Pathway of Madison County, LLC matter.

• Resolution 25-073: Adopt the FY 2026 budget for Owens Cross Roads
• Resolution 25-074: Approve a contract for housekeeping services for City Hall and the Fire and Rescue Department
• Proclamation of Human Trafficking Awareness Month – January 2026
• City Attorney update on Pathway of Madison County, LLC
• Approval of minutes from the Dec. 1 budget workshop and Dec. 2 regular meeting, and bank balances as of Dec. 15, 2025

The council approved the FY 2026 city budget by unanimous vote. It also approved a contract for housekeeping services for City Hall and the Fire and Rescue Department, also unanimously. Minutes and bank balances from previous meetings were approved without dissent.

• Adopt FY 2026 city budget (unanimous)
• Approve housekeeping services contract for City Hall and Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approve minutes and bank balances from prior meetings (unanimous)

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council meeting on December 16, 2025 will consider two resolutions. Resolution 25-073 proposes adopting the city’s budget for fiscal year 2026. Resolution 25-074 proposes approving a contract for housekeeping services for City Hall and the Fire and Rescue Department. No other items are on the agenda.

• Resolution 25-073 – Adopt FY 2026 city budget
• Resolution 25-074 – Approve contract for housekeeping services for City Hall and Fire & Rescue Department

The Owens Cross Roads City Council held a work session on Dec. 16, 2025. A proclamation for Human Trafficking Awareness Month (January 2026) was announced. Two resolutions were presented—adopting the FY 2026 budget and approving a housekeeping contract—but the minutes do not record any vote on them. The council then voted to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (5-0)

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will convene to approve the minutes from the November 18, 2025 regular meeting and review the bank balances as of December 1, 2025. No ordinances, resolutions, or public comments are scheduled for consideration.

• Approval of City Council Minutes from November 18, 2025
• Review of Bank Balances as of December 1, 2025

Council unanimously approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting and the bank balances as of December 1, 2025. The council also voted unanimously to enter an executive session, to reconvene the meeting later that evening, and to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved minutes of Nov 18, 2025 meeting and Dec 1, 2025 bank balances (unanimous)
• Entered executive session at 6:06 p.m. (unanimous)
• Re‑convened council meeting at 7:09 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned council meeting at 7:12 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council held a special called working meeting to review the most recent fiscal year 2025 budget and expenditure status. Department heads and staff presented income and expense reports across multiple city departments, including building, police, fire, and sewer services.

The council agreed to allocate franchise payments from Huntsville Utilities with 50% to Fire, 25% to Police, and 25% to Roads, a decision supported by all members present. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mayor Craig, seconded by Councilman Arvidson, and passed, ending the session at 7:44 p.m.

• Approved franchise payment disbursement: Fire 50%, Police 25%, Roads 25% (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to rezone 195 Hamer Road and resolutions for electric and gas franchise agreements with Huntsville Utilities. The body will also discuss expenditures and personnel policy changes. Public comments are scheduled regarding the Pathway facility and the Hamer Road rezoning.

• Ordinance 25-020: Rezone 195 Hamer Road from Estate Residential to Special District
• Resolution 25-064: Electric Utility Franchise Agreement with Huntsville Utilities
• Resolution 25-065: Natural Gas Utility Franchise Agreement with Huntsville Utilities
• Resolution 25-069: Authorize Mayor to approve expenditures up to $10,000 without prior Council approval
• Resolution 25-070: Amend personnel policy regarding holiday pay for part-time employees

The council met on November 18, 2025, and reviewed several ordinances and resolutions, including rezoning of 195 Hamer Road and utility franchise agreements. The minutes do not show any vote outcomes or formal approvals for those items. The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m. after a motion to adjourn passed unanimously.

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will consider several resolutions, including authorizing franchise agreements for electric and natural gas service with Huntsville Utilities. An ordinance will be voted on to rezone 195 Hamer Road from Estate Residential to a Special District. Additional resolutions address mayoral spending authority up to $10,000 and changes to part‑time employee holiday pay policy.

• Ordinance No. 25-020: Rezone 195 Hamer Road from Estate Residential to Special District
• Resolution No. 25-064: Approve electric utility franchise agreement with Huntsville Utilities
• Resolution No. 25-065: Approve natural gas utility franchise agreement with Huntsville Utilities
• Resolution No. 25-069: Authorize Mayor to approve expenditures up to $10,000 without prior council approval
• Resolution No. 25-070: Amend personnel policy on holiday pay eligibility for part‑time employees

The council approved two franchise agreements authorizing the City of Owens Cross Roads to work with Huntsville Utilities for electric and natural gas service. It also passed an ordinance rezoning 195 Hamer Road to a special district. Additional resolutions gave the mayor authority to approve expenditures up to $10,000, added a compensated holiday on Dec. 26, 2025, and provided a one‑time de minimis benefit for city employees. All actions were adopted unanimously except the rezoning vote, which passed with a mixed YEA/NO tally.

• Approved electric utility franchise agreement with Huntsville Utilities (unanimous)
• Approved natural gas utility franchise agreement with Huntsville Utilities (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 195 Hamer Road to a special district (YEA: Dan Arvidson, Mayor Tony Craig, Jennifer Liddle; NO: Elizabeth Craig)
• Authorized Mayor to approve expenditures up to $10,000 without council approval (unanimous)
• Designated Friday, Dec. 26, 2025 as an additional compensated holiday for eligible employees (unanimous)
• Authorized a one‑time de minimis benefit payment to city employees (unanimous)

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will hold a special meeting on November 13, 2025. After the call to order and roll call, council members will discuss with city attorneys the pathways of Madison County. No other agenda items are listed, and the meeting will adjourn after that discussion.

• Call to Order by Mayor Tony Craig
• Roll Call by City Clerk‑Treasurer Christie Eason
• Discussion with attorneys regarding pathways of Madison County

The council moved to an executive session and then resumed the regular session. It voted to have the city attorneys pursue all legal action regarding Pathway of Madison County, LLC. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Motion to move to executive session carried
• Motion to resume regular session carried
• Motion to have city attorneys pursue legal action regarding Pathway of Madison County, LLC carried
• Motion to adjourn carried

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review a request from a property owner to subdivide land. The owner intends to sell a portion of the property to a neighbor.

• Subdivision request for property at 701 Cave Spring Road

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting (8‑0). It approved a conditional‑use permit for American Butchery at 8152 Highway 431 S and a pet‑grooming/sitting business at 232 Deer Tracks Circle. The commission also approved the subdivision of the property at 701 Cave Spring Road (8‑0). The rezoning request for 195 Hamer Road was not considered and will be voted on at the November 18 meeting.

• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved conditional use for American Butchery at 8152 Highway 431 S
• Approved pet grooming/sitting business at 232 Deer Tracks Circle
• Approved subdivision of property at 701 Cave Spring Road (8-0)
• Rezoning request for 195 Hamer Road not considered; deferred to Nov 18

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council convenes its first organizational meeting for the 2025‑2029 term. Council members take oaths of office and vote on resolutions to appoint a Mayor Pro‑Tempore, representatives to the Planning Commission and Park Board, and the City Clerk‑Treasurer, Police Chief, Fire Chief, and Municipal Court Judge. The council also adopts a new Rules of Procedure resolution.

• Resolution No. 25‑050: Appoint Mayor Pro‑Tempore
• Resolution No. 25‑051: Appoint Council Representative for Planning Commission
• Resolution No. 25‑052: Appoint Council Representative for Park Board
• Resolution No. 25‑053: Appoint City Clerk‑Treasurer
• Resolution No. 25‑057: Adopt Rules of Procedure for City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council unanimously approved several appointments: Scott Baker was named mayor pro tempore; Elizabeth Craig was appointed to the Planning Commission; Jennifer Liddle was appointed to the Park Board; Christie Eason was reappointed as City Clerk‑Treasurer; Jason Dobbins was appointed Police Chief; Bruce Swanson was appointed Fire Chief; and Nathan Wake was appointed Municipal Court Judge. The council also adopted new rules of procedure and recessed for a reception.

• Appointed Scott Baker as mayor pro tempore (unanimous)
• Appointed Elizabeth Craig as council representative to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Jennifer Liddle as council representative to Park Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Christie Eason as City Clerk‑Treasurer (unanimous)
• Appointed Jason Dobbins as Police Chief (unanimous)
• Appointed Bruce Swanson as Fire Chief (unanimous)
• Appointed Nathan Wake as Municipal Court Judge (unanimous)
• Adopted Rules of Procedure for City Council (unanimous)

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council meeting will consider several land‑use changes, including rezoning 195 Hamer Road from Estate Residential to a Special District. It will also vote on permits for an industrial‑light business at 8152 Highway 431 S (American Butchery) and a dog grooming/pet‑sitting business at 232 Deer Tracks Circle. Additional resolutions cover city‑attorney appointments, IT services with Lightwire Solutions, and an engineering services contract with RGS Civil Design for FY 2026.

• Ordinance No. 25‑: Rezone 195 Hamer Road to Special District
• Resolution No. 25‑067: Permit industrial‑light use at 8152 Highway 431 S for American Butchery
• Resolution No. 25‑068: Allow dog grooming/pet sitter business at 232 Deer Tracks Circle
• Resolution No. 25‑058: Appoint city attorneys and accept proposed annual contract agreement
• Resolution No. 25‑063: Approve Managed IT Services contract with Lightwire Solutions

The council unanimously approved Resolution 25-067 to permit an industrial‑light business (American Butchery) at 8152 Highway 431 S. It rejected the proposed rezoning of 195 Hamer Road, with a 5‑yea, 1‑nay vote. Several administrative resolutions were also adopted unanimously, covering city attorneys, banking policies, IT services, engineering services, and an auditing contract.

• Approved Resolution 25-067 permitting industrial light business at 8152 Highway 431 S (unanimous)
• Denied Ordinance to rezone 195 Hamer Road from Estate Residential to Special District (5 yeas, 1 nay)
• Approved Resolution 25-068 allowing dog grooming/pet sitter business at 232 Deer Tracks Circle (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-058 appointing city attorneys and accepting annual contract (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-059 ratifying use of current depositories (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-060 approving bank account policies and procedures (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-061 engaging an accounting firm for auditing purposes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-063 agreement for managed IT services with Lightwire Solutions (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments will consider a request to place a mobile home at 146‑B Hamer Road. After discussion, the board will vote on the request. The meeting also includes routine items such as calling to order, welcoming guests, a pledge of allegiance, and voting on the February 25, 2025 minutes.

• Request to place a mobile home at 146‑B Hamer Road
• Vote on February 25, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council is holding a special called training meeting. The session includes a review of the FY 2025 budget status and a schedule reminder for November 3–6.

• Distribution of FY 2025 Budget Status

The Owens Cross Roads City Council held a special training session and reviewed the FY 2025 budget status and the November 3‑6 schedule. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and approved. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0, 1 absent)

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council regular meeting scheduled for October 21, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. Consequently, no items such as ordinances, resolutions, or approvals were acted upon. The agenda listed routine matters—including approval of minutes and bank balances—but none were taken up.

• No ordinances for consideration or adoption (agenda lists "None")
• No resolutions for adoption (agenda lists "None")
• Approval of minutes and bank balances was listed but not acted upon due to the cancellation

Planning Commission

The Owens Cross Roads Planning Commission will consider three applications. The first is a request to rezone 195 Hamer Road from Estate Residential to a Special District for industrial buildings. The second is a site development approval for American Butchery at 8152 Hwy 431 S as a conditional industrial/light use. The third is a request for a pet grooming business at 232 Deer Tracks Circle.

• Rezone 195 Hamer Road from Estate Residential to Special District for industrial buildings
• Site development approval for American Butchery at 8152 Hwy 431 S (conditional industrial/light use)
• Permission request for a pet grooming business at 232 Deer Tracks Circle

The Planning Commission voted to forward three items to the City Council for consideration on November 3. It approved presenting the rezoning of 195 Hamer Road from Estate Residential to a Special District. It also recommended approval of an industrial/light business at 8152 Highway 431 S for American Butchery and a dog‑grooming/pet‑sitter business at 232 Deer Tracks Circle.

• Approved to present rezoning of 195 Hamer Road to City Council (5 yeas, 2 nos)
• Recommended industrial/light business at 8152 Highway 431 S for City Council (7 yeas, 0 nos)
• Recommended dog grooming/pet sitter business at 232 Deer Tracks Circle for City Council (7 yeas, 0 nos)

Park Board

The Richard and Frances Burke Park Advisory Board will meet to discuss the disposition of grant award funds and the park budget. The board will also review a letter drive and the status of a T-Mobile grant.

• Disposition of grant award funds
• T-Mobile Grant
• Park budget
• Letter drive sample
• Order status review

The Owens Cross Roads Park Board approved the September 2 minutes with all members in favor. The board discussed grant awards, letters to local entities, a potential T‑Mobile grant, and a land donation for the park. No further actions were voted on. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 2 minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will consider Ordinance No. 25-019, which establishes a minimal late fee for bulk trash collections. The council will also adopt three resolutions: a Rebuild Alabama Act Funds expenditure report for FY 2025, and franchise agreements with UNITI Fiber LLC and UNITI Fiber Gulf Co LLC. Additionally, the council will approve the minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting and review current bank balances.

• Ordinance No. 25-019: Establishing a minimal late fee for bulk trash collections
• Resolution No. 25-041: Approving the annual Rebuild Alabama Act Funds Expenditure Report FY 2025
• Resolution No. 25-042: Approving the UNITI Fiber LLC franchise agreement
• Resolution No. 25-043: Approving the UNITI Fiber Gulf Co LLC franchise agreement
• Approval of September 23, 2025 meeting minutes and October 7, 2025 bank balances

The Owens Cross Roads City Council approved the minutes and bank balances from the September meeting. It adopted Ordinance No. 25‑019 establishing a minimal late fee for bulk trash collections. The council also approved three resolutions, including the annual Rebuild Alabama Act Funds report and two separate UNITI Fiber franchise agreements.

• Approved meeting minutes and bank balances (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-019 establishing minimal late fee for bulk trash (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-041 Rebuild Alabama Act Funds Expenditure Report FY 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-042 UNITI FIBER LLC franchise agreement (4-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-043 UNITI FIBER GULF CO LLC franchise agreement (4-1)

City Council

The council will consider several items. It will adopt Ordinance 25-019 to set a minimal late fee for bulk trash collections. It will approve the FY 2025 Rebuild Alabama Act Funds Expenditure Report. It will also approve franchise agreements with UNITI Fiber LLC and UNITI Fiber Gulf Co LLC.

• Ordinance No. 25-019: establish a minimal late fee for bulk trash collections
• Resolution No. 25-041: approve the FY 2025 Rebuild Alabama Act Funds Expenditure Report
• Resolution No. 25-042: approve the UNITI Fiber LLC franchise agreement
• Resolution No. 25-043: approve the UNITI Fiber Gulf Co LLC franchise agreement
• Proclamation of Alabama Homemakers and Community Leaders Week (Oct 6‑10, 2025)

The council reviewed Ordinance No. 25-019 to set a minimal late fee for bulk trash collections and three resolutions related to the Rebuild Alabama Act funds and UNITI Fiber franchise agreements. No vote outcomes were recorded for these items. The meeting was adjourned after a motion passed 5‑0, with Councilmember James Mann absent.

• Adjourned meeting (motion passed 5-0, James Mann absent)

City Council

The agenda is primarily procedural boilerplate. The council will consider the approval of bank balances and minutes from two meetings held on September 9, 2025.

• Approval of bank balances as of September 23, 2025
• Approval of September 9, 2025 Work Session minutes
• Approval of September 9, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes

The City Council voted to approve the September 9, 2025 work session minutes, the September 9, 2025 regular meeting minutes, and the bank balances as of September 9, 2025. The motion carried with four yeas and no nays. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes and bank balances (4-0)

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will discuss several ordinances, including updating the delivery license fee and amending animal‑control regulations, and will consider annexing three parcels on US Hwy 431. Resolutions on the agenda include purchasing a new fire‑rescue vehicle, continuing the FY 2024‑2025 budget, entering a cooperative agreement for a $6,901 grant to restore the Tarklin Branch Pond Trail at Richard & Frances Burke Park, and a special authority loan agreement with state water and environmental agencies.

• Ordinance 25-014: update the delivery license fee
• Ordinance 25-018: amend/replace OCR animal control regulations
• Resolution 25-037: purchase a new fire‑rescue vehicle
• Resolution 25-039: cooperative agreement for a $6,901 grant for the Tarklin Branch Pond Trail restoration at Richard & Frances Burke Park
• Resolution 25-040: special authority loan agreement with Alabama Water Pollution Control Authority and Alabama Department of Environmental Management

The City Council adopted three land‑parcel ordinances for properties on US Highway 431. It approved a new fire‑rescue vehicle purchase, continued the FY 2024‑2025 budget, and entered a cooperative grant agreement for $6,901 to restore Tarkiln Branch Pond Trail. A resolution for a special‑authority loan agreement with state water agencies was also approved. Ordinance 25‑018 on animal‑control regulations was tabled.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑015 for parcel 2289 Old Highway 431 (Yea, James Mann absent)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑016 for parcel 8148 US Hwy 431 S (Yea, James Mann absent)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑017 for parcel 8156 US Hwy 431 S (Yea, James Mann absent)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 25‑018 to amend OCR animal‑control regulations (work session)
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑037 to purchase a new fire‑rescue vehicle (Yea, James Mann absent)
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑038 to continue the FY 2024‑2025 budget (Yea, James Mann absent)
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑039 for a $6,901 grant for Tarkiln Branch Pond Trail restoration (Yea, James Mann absent)
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑040 for a special‑authority loan agreement with state water agencies (Yea, James Mann absent)

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will consider several ordinances, including a delivery license fee update, annexation of three parcels on US Highway 431, and changes to animal control regulations. Resolutions on purchasing a new fire‑rescue vehicle, continuing the FY 2024‑2025 budget, and entering a $6,901 grant agreement for the Tarklin Branch Pond Trail project will also be voted on. A loan conditions agreement with state water and environmental agencies is on the agenda as well.

• Ordinance 25‑014: update the delivery license fee
• Ordinances 25‑015 to 25‑017: annex parcels at 2289 Old Hwy 431, 8148 US Hwy 431 S, and 8156 US Hwy 431 S
• Ordinance 25‑018: amend/replace Owens Cross Roads animal control regulations
• Resolution 25‑037: purchase a new vehicle for the City Fire & Rescue department
• Resolution 25‑039: enter a cooperative agreement for a $6,901 grant to fund the Tarklin Branch Pond Trail and ecological restoration at Richard & Frances Burke Park

The council presented three ordinances (Nos. 25-015, 25-016, 25-017) and one ordinance (No. 25-018) concerning animal control regulations. Ordinance 25-018 was tabled during the work session. Several resolutions (Nos. 25-037 to 25-040) were explained but no vote outcomes were recorded.

• Ordinance No. 25-018 (animal control regulations) tabled (no vote recorded)

Planning Commission

The Owens Cross Roads Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting. The motion passed with five yeas and no nays; four members were absent. No other business was decided, though a question was raised about a new sports place on Wilson Mann. The meeting was adjourned at 6:16 p.m.

• Approved August 11, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special called meeting to review and certify the results of the 2025 general municipal election. The body will consider a resolution to formally canvass these results.

• Resolution No. 25-036: Canvassing the election results of the 2025 General Municipal Election

The City Council approved Resolution 25-036, which canvasses the 2025 general municipal election results. The motion passed with four yeas and two members absent. Afterward, the Council voted to adjourn the meeting, with the same vote count.

• Resolution 25-036 approved (4 yeas, 2 absent)
• Meeting adjourned (4 yeas, 2 absent)

Park Board

The Richard and Frances Burke Park Advisory Board will meet to review presentations on brick pavers and fundraising opportunities. The board will also discuss a trifold brochure and a letter for Platinum Partners.

• Presentation on brick pavers
• Discussion of fundraising opportunity
• Review of trifold brochure
• Review of letter for Platinum Partners

The board approved the minutes from the July 31 meeting unanimously. Members agreed to sell engraved bricks starting at $125 each and to use antique red 4x8 bricks for signage. The board scheduled a youth fishing tournament for October 18, charging $10 per child and planning food and beverage sales. Additional actions include notifying Christie about a possible Homemakers table and approving brochure costs.

• Approved July 31 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved use of antique red 4x8 bricks for signage
• Set price for engraved bricks at $125 starting price
• Linda to notify Christie if Homemakers can provide a table for the OCR Craft Fair
• Scheduled kids fishing tournament for Oct 18, 10 am–2 pm
• Set $10 entrance fee per child for the fishing tournament
• OCR to sell food and beverages at the fishing tournament
• Approved proposed costs for trifold brochure (bridge expense to cover donation, TBD)

City Council

The City Council will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and bank balances. The session includes the oath of office for two firefighters and the issuing of a badge.

• Oath of Office for firefighters Tyler Hogan Green and Tracy Earl Watts
• Issuing of badge to John Hoskins
• Approval of August 5, 2025 Work Session and Regular Session minutes
• Review of bank balances as of August 19, 2025

The City Council voted to approve the August 5 meeting minutes and the bank balances as of August 19, with a 3‑2 vote in favor. The council then voted to adjourn the meeting, passing the motion 5‑1. No ordinances or resolutions were considered at this meeting.

• Approved minutes and bank balances (3-2)
• Adjourned meeting (5-1)

City Council

The City Council will review three resolutions regarding municipal operations and business licensing. The meeting includes a presentation by the Lion's Club and an executive session.

• Resolution 25-033: Contract with BS & A Software for municipal and financial management solutions
• Resolution 25-034: Contract for a substitute municipal court judge
• Resolution 25-035: Business license renewal for Pathway of Madison County, LLC

The council unanimously approved the minutes and bank balances from the July 22, 2025 meeting. It adopted Resolution 25-033 to authorize a contract with BS & A Software for municipal and financial management solutions. It adopted Resolution 25-034 to approve a contract for a substitute municipal court judge. It approved Resolution 25-035 to renew the business license for Pathway of Madison County, LLC, with four yea‑with‑conditions votes and two abstentions.

• Approved July 22 minutes and bank balances (unanimous)
• Approved contract with BS & A Software (Resolution 25-033, unanimous)
• Approved contract for substitute municipal court judge (Resolution 25-034, unanimous)
• Approved business license renewal for Pathway of Madison County, LLC (Resolution 25-035, 4 yea‑with‑conditions, 2 abstain)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss three resolutions. These include authorizations for municipal software and a substitute judge, as well as a business license renewal.

• Resolution 25-033: Contract with BS & A Software for municipal and financial management
• Resolution 25-034: Contract for a substitute municipal court judge
• Resolution 25-035: Business license renewal for Pathway of Madison County, LLC

The council work meeting presented three resolutions: authorizing a contract with BS & A Software, approving a two‑year contract for substitute municipal court judge Jerry Barclay, and addressing the business license renewal for Pathway of Madison County, LLC. No vote totals or adoption outcomes were recorded in the minutes. The meeting otherwise consisted of announcements and a presentation by the Lions Club.

Park Board

The Richard and Frances Burke Park Advisory Board will meet to select a Chairman and Vice Chairman. The board will also review the current status, progress, and project overview of the Richard and Frances Burke Park.

• Establishment of Board Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Project overview of Richard and Frances Burke Park
• Review of current status and progress of the park project

City Council

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The council will review meeting minutes from July 8, 2025, and current bank balances.

• Approval of Work Session minutes from July 8, 2025
• Approval of Regular Session minutes from July 8, 2025
• Review of bank balances as of July 22, 2025
• Public comment from Nate Nickelson

The council voted to approve the July 8 meeting minutes and the July 22 bank balances. A motion to enter executive session was approved unanimously. The council then adjourned the regular meeting.

• Approved July 8 minutes and July 22 bank balances (5-0)
• Approved move to executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular meeting (3-0, 2 abstentions)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting. It also approved Claude Lang’s request to subdivide his property at 463 Hamer Road into two parcels. Both actions passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved subdivision of 463 Hamer Road into two parcels (unanimous 5‑0)

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions to declare the Mayor and four Council Member positions as unopposed for the 2025 Municipal Election. The body will also discuss a school donation and the FY 2026 meeting schedule.

• Resolution 25-026 through 25-030: Certifying unopposed elections for Mayor Tony Craig and Council Members Elizabeth Craig, Claude Lang, Scott Baker, and Dan Arvidson
• Resolution 25-031: Donation to Owens Cross Roads School PTO for 2025-2026 school year partnership
• Resolution 25-032: Adoption of FY 2026 meeting dates for City Council, Planning Commission, and Board of Adjustments

The council adopted resolutions 25-026 through 25-030 declaring the mayor and council members for places one through four were elected without opposition. It also adopted resolution 25-031 approving a donation to the Owens Cross Roads School PTO to serve as a community partner for the 2025‑2026 school year. Additionally, resolution 25-032 set the meeting dates for the City Council, Planning Commission, and Board of Adjustments for fiscal year 2026.

• Adopted Resolution 25-026 declaring unopposed election of Council Member Place One (Elizabeth Craig)
• Adopted Resolution 25-027 declaring unopposed election of Council Member Place Two (Claude Lang)
• Adopted Resolution 25-028 declaring unopposed election of Council Member Place Three (Scott Baker)
• Adopted Resolution 25-029 declaring unopposed election of Council Member Place Four (Dan Arvidson)
• Adopted Resolution 25-030 declaring unopposed election of Mayor (Tony Craig)
• Adopted Resolution 25-031 approving donation to Owens Cross Roads School PTO as community partner for 2025‑2026
• Adopted Resolution 25-032 setting FY 2026 meeting dates for City Council, Planning Commission, and Board of Adjustments

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions to declare the Mayor and four Council seats won without opposition for the 2025 election. The body will also discuss a donation to a local school and set meeting dates for the next fiscal year.

• Resolution 25-026 through 25-030: Certifying unopposed election of Mayor Tony Craig and Councilmembers Elizabeth Craig, Claude Lang, Scott Baker, and Dan Arvidson
• Resolution 25-031: Donation to Owens Cross Roads School PTO for 2025-2026 community partnership
• Resolution 25-032: Adoption of FY 2026 meeting dates for City Council, Planning Commission, and Board of Adjustments

The Owens Cross Roads City Council adopted seven resolutions. Four resolutions declared the 2025 elections for Council Member Places One through Four and the Mayor were unopposed. One resolution approved a donation to the Owens Cross Roads School PTO for the 2025‑2026 school year, and another adopted the FY 2026 meeting schedule for the City Council, Planning Commission, and Board of Adjustments.

• Adopted Resolution 25-026 declaring Council Member Place One election unopposed (Elizabeth Craig)
• Adopted Resolution 25-027 declaring Council Member Place Two election unopposed (Claude Lang)
• Adopted Resolution 25-028 declaring Council Member Place Three election unopposed (Scott Baker)
• Adopted Resolution 25-029 declaring Council Member Place Four election unopposed (Dan Arvidson)
• Adopted Resolution 25-030 declaring Mayor election unopposed (Tony Craig)
• Adopted Resolution 25-031 approving donation to Owens Cross Roads School PTO as community partner for 2025‑2026
• Adopted Resolution 25-032 adopting FY 2026 meeting dates for City Council, Planning Commission, and Board of Adjustments

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss resolutions regarding wastewater infrastructure. The body is deciding on a fencing contract and the designation of a representative for a state loan.

• Resolution No. 25-024: Contract with Barrios Fencing & Staining for chain link fencing at wastewater pump stations
• Resolution No. 25-025: Designating official representative for ADEM loan wastewater treatment plant

The council approved the minutes and bank balances from the June 10 meetings with a 3‑yea, 1‑nay vote. It adopted Resolution 25‑024, authorizing a contract with Barrios Fencing & Staining for chain‑link fencing at wastewater pump stations (4‑0). It also adopted Resolution 25‑025, designating the mayor and clerk to execute a $3 million ADEM loan for the wastewater treatment plant (4‑0).

• Approved June 10 minutes and bank balances (3-1)
• Approved Resolution 25-024: contract with Barrios Fencing & Staining (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-025: authority for ADEM $3M wastewater loan (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss two resolutions regarding wastewater management. The body is considering a fencing contract and the designation of a representative for a loan.

• Resolution No. 25-024: Contract with Barrios Fencing & Staining for chain link fencing at wastewater pump stations
• Resolution No. 25-025: Designating an official representative for an ADEM loan for the waste water treatment plant

The council considered two resolutions: one to contract Barrios Fencing & Staining for chain‑link fencing at wastewater pump stations, and another to designate an official representative for an ADEM loan for the wastewater treatment plant. The minutes do not record any vote or adoption outcome for either resolution. The council then voted on a motion to adjourn, which was carried with Mayor Tony Craig voting yea.

• Resolution 25-024 presented for adoption (outcome not recorded)
• Resolution 25-025 presented for adoption (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to adjourn carried (Mayor Tony Craig yea)

City Council

The City Council will vote on several resolutions regarding infrastructure and city services. Key items include sidewalk improvements, a new public safety facility, and annual street maintenance.

• Resolution 25-009: Wilson Mann Road sidewalk improvements with expenditures up to $20,000 beyond grant award
• Resolution 25-022: Expenditure of funds for an architect for a new public safety facility
• Resolution 25-023: Bid award for FY 2025-2026 annual street paving and maintenance
• Resolution 25-014: Agreement with Civic Plus for website development and training
• Resolution 25-021: Funding for partnership with Madison County Emergency Management Agency

The council approved the minutes and bank balances from the May 27 meeting (4-0, 2 absent). It also adopted five resolutions authorizing design work for Wilson Mann Road sidewalks, a website contract with Civic Plus, a partnership fee with Madison County EMA, an architect for a new public safety facility, and the FY 2025‑2026 street paving and maintenance contract (each 4-0, 2 absent). The meeting was adjourned with a motion passing 3-0, 1 abstention, 2 absent.

• Approved May 27 minutes and bank balances (4-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Resolution 25-009 for Wilson Mann Road sidewalk design (4-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Resolution 25-014 for Civic Plus website development (4-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Resolution 25-021 for Madison County EMA partnership fee (4-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Resolution 25-022 for architect contract for new public safety facility (4-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Resolution 25-023 for FY 2025‑2026 street paving and maintenance contract (4-0, 2 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0, 1 abstention, 2 absent)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several resolutions regarding infrastructure and city services. Key items include funding for a new public safety facility and street maintenance for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

• Resolution 25-009: Civil engineering design for Wilson Mann Road sidewalk improvements, with expenditures not to exceed $20,000 beyond grant award
• Resolution 25-022: Expenditure of funds for an architect for a new public safety facility
• Resolution 25-023: Bid award for FY 2025-2026 annual street paving and maintenance
• Resolution 25-014: Agreement with Civic Plus for website development and training
• Resolution 25-021: Expenditure of funds for partnership with Madison County Emergency Management Agency

The council adopted five resolutions. It approved a civil engineering design proposal from RGS Civil Design, LLC for Wilson Mann Road sidewalk improvements, authorizing expenditure not to exceed $20,000. It authorized an agreement with Civic Plus for website development and training, a partnership fee with Madison County Emergency Management Agency, a contract with AB Smith III Architecture for a new public safety facility, and the FY 2025‑2026 street paving and maintenance contract.

• Approved civil engineering design proposal from RGS Civil Design, LLC for Wilson Mann Road sidewalk improvements, authorizing up to $20,000
• Authorized agreement with Civic Plus for website development and training
• Authorized expenditure for partnership with Madison County Emergency Management Agency
• Authorized contract with AB Smith III Architecture for new public safety facility
• Approved bid award for FY 2025‑2026 annual street paving and maintenance contract

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will meet to approve minutes, recognize EMS Week, and adopt ordinances and resolutions. Key decisions include rules for Richard and Frances Burke Park and contracts for website development and document management.

• Ordinance 25-012: Rules for Richard and Frances Burke Park
• Ordinance 25-013: Prohibiting unauthorized entry at city sewer pump stations
• Resolution 25-014: $X contract with Civic Plus for website development and training
• Resolution 25-019: $X contract with JT Ray for document management solutions
• Resolution 25-020: $X contract with JT Ray for OCR Fire & Rescue document management

The council adopted Ordinance No. 25‑012 establishing rules for Richard and Frances Burke Park and Ordinance No. 25‑013 prohibiting unauthorized entry and vandalism at city utility sewer pump stations. Both ordinances passed with five yeas, zero nays and one member absent. The council also approved several resolutions—including water‑pollution prevention, poll‑worker compensation and food expense, and contracts with JT Ray for document management—while tabling a website‑development agreement.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-012 (5 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-013 (5 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-016 (5 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-017 (5 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-018 (5 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-019 (5 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-020 (6 yeas, 0 nays)
• Tabled Resolution No. 25-014 (no vote recorded)

City Council

The council tabled Resolution No. 25-014 concerning an agreement with Civic Plus after debate. No vote tally was recorded for that resolution. The meeting then moved to adjournment, which passed with five yeas and no nays. No other resolutions or ordinances show a recorded adoption or denial.

• Resolution 25-014 tabled (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn carried (5 yeas, 0 nays)

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 20, 2025, to consider adopting an ordinance establishing rules for Richard and Frances Burke Park and resolutions for the Wilson Mann Sidewalk Improvement Project, a website development agreement, and municipal election preparations.

• ORDINANCE No. 25-012: Establishing Rules & Regulations for the Use of Richard and Frances Burke Park
• RESOLUTION No. 25-009: WILSON MANN SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
• RESOLUTION No. 25-014: AUTHORIZING THE AGREEMENT WITH CIVIC PLUS FOR WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
• RESOLUTION No. 25-017: APPOINTING POLL WORKERS AND ESTABLISHING THEIR COMPENSATION FOR THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION
• RESOLUTION No. 25-018: APPROVING FOOD EXPENSE FOR POLL WORKERS FOR THE MUNICIPAL LUNCHEON

City Council

The City Council will discuss a new ordinance establishing rules for Richard and Frances Burke Park. The body is also considering resolutions for a sidewalk project and municipal election preparations.

• Ordinance No. 25-012: Rules and regulations for Richard and Frances Burke Park
• Resolution No. 25-009: Wilson Mann Sidewalk Improvement Project
• Resolution No. 25-014: Agreement with Civic Plus for website development and training
• Resolution No. 25-016: Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Resolution
• Resolution No. 25-017: Appointment and compensation of poll workers for municipal election

Planning Commission

The Owens Cross Roads Planning Commission is meeting on May 12, 2025. The agenda is procedural only, with no specific business items listed beyond approval of previous minutes and discussion of old and new business.

• Approval of minutes from April 14 meeting

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss and potentially adopt two resolutions regarding professional service agreements. The session also includes routine approval of previous meeting minutes and bank balances.

• Resolution No. 25-014: Agreement with Civic Plus for website development and training
• Resolution No. 25-015: Agreement with Building & Earth for subsurface exploration and geotechnical engineering evaluation

The council work meeting presented two resolutions: one authorizing an agreement with Civic Plus for website development and training, and another authorizing an agreement with Building & Earth for subsurface exploration and geotechnical engineering evaluation. No vote tallies were recorded for either resolution. The council then voted 5‑0 to adjourn the meeting.

• Resolution No. 25-014 presented (outcome not recorded)
• Resolution No. 25-015 presented (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to adjourn carried (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work meeting to consider two resolutions authorizing contracts: one with Civic Plus for website development and training, and one with Building & Earth for subsurface exploration and geotechnical engineering evaluation. No ordinances are listed for consideration. The meeting also includes proclamations for Municipal Clerks Week and National Police Week, along with department and councilmember comments.

• Resolution No. 25-014: Authorizing agreement with Civic Plus for website development and training
• Resolution No. 25-015: Authorizing agreement with Building & Earth for subsurface exploration and geotechnical engineering evaluation
• Proclamation for 56th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week: May 4-10, 2025
• Proclamation for National Police Week: May 11-17, 2025
• No ordinances on the agenda for consideration or adoption

The council approved Resolution No. 25-014, authorizing an agreement with Civic Plus for website development and training. It also approved Resolution No. 25-015, authorizing an agreement with Building & Earth for subsurface exploration and geotechnical engineering evaluation. Both resolutions were adopted without recorded vote counts. The meeting was adjourned at 5:34 p.m.

• Approved Resolution 25-014 authorizing Civic Plus website contract
• Approved Resolution 25-015 authorizing Building & Earth geotechnical contract
• Motion to adjourn carried

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting two resolutions: one authorizing up to $100,000 for paving projects over a 12-month period in FY 2025, and another approving a civil engineering design proposal for Wilson Mann Road sidewalk improvements with an expenditure not to exceed $20,000 beyond a grant award. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, bank balances, and department comments.

• Resolution No. 25-013 authorizing up to $100,000 for FY 2025 paving projects
• Resolution No. 25-009 approving RGS Civil Design, LLC proposal for Wilson Mann Road sidewalk improvements, expenditure up to $20,000 beyond grant award
• Approval of minutes from the April 8, 2025 work session and regular session
• Bank balances as of April 22, 2025 presented by Revenue Clerk Teresa Carpenter

The council considered two resolutions. Resolution 25-009, which would approve a civil engineering design for Wilson Mann Road sidewalk improvements and allow up to $20,000 in additional spending, was tabled. Resolution 25-013, proposing authorization of up to $100,000 for FY 2025 paving projects, was presented but the minutes do not record a vote or adoption. The meeting was adjourned after a motion carried 6-0.

• Resolution 25-009 tabled (no vote recorded)
• Resolution 25-013 presented; outcome not recorded
• Motion to adjourn carried (6-0)

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will hold a work meeting on April 22, 2025, to consider two resolutions: one authorizing up to $100,000 for paving projects over a 12-month period, and another approving a civil engineering design proposal for Wilson Mann Road sidewalk improvements with an additional expenditure of up to $20,000. Department heads will provide comments, and councilmembers will have an opportunity to speak. No ordinances or proclamations are on the agenda.

• Resolution 25-009: Approve civil engineering design proposal from RGS Civil Design, LLC for Wilson Mann Road sidewalk improvements; authorize expenditure beyond grant not to exceed $20,000
• Resolution 25-013: Authorize expenditure of up to $100,000 for paving projects (FY 2025, 12-month period)
• No ordinances for consideration or adoption
• No announcements, presentations, or proclamations

The council approved the minutes and bank balances from the April 8 meetings. It tabled Resolution 25-009 concerning sidewalk improvements on Wilson Mann Road. It adopted Resolution 25-012, authorizing up to $100,000 for paving projects for the fiscal year. The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

• Approved April 8 minutes and bank balances (6-0)
• Resolution 25-009 for Wilson Mann Road sidewalk design tabled
• Adopted Resolution 25-012 authorizing up to $100,000 for paving (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:10 p.m. (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from the March 10 meeting. The agenda contains no specific items listed under old or new business.

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting. The approval passed with five votes in favor and no opposition. No other business was considered, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved March 10, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will hold first readings of six ordinances establishing election rules, including qualification fees, polling place, and absentee manager compensation. They will also vote on resolutions for the Owens Road project, a server purchase for fire and rescue, a donation to New Hope Recreation League for youth sports, and sidewalk improvements on Wilson Mann Road with an expense not to exceed $20,000. Public comments will be heard regarding a business license renewal for Pathway of Madison County. An executive session is scheduled.

• First reading of ordinances 25-004 through 25-009 on municipal election procedures
• Resolution 25-008 authorizing contract for Owens Road project, approving adjusted scope and city expense
• Resolution 25-009 approving civil engineering design for Wilson Mann Road sidewalk improvements, expenditure not to exceed $20,000
• Resolution 25-005 authorizing purchase of server and rack for Owens Cross Roads Fire & Rescue
• Resolution 25-006 authorizing donation to New Hope Recreation League in support of youth sports

The Owens Cross Roads City Council approved six ordinances governing municipal elections, including election procedures, voting machines, qualification fees, council place numbering, a single polling place, and the city clerk as absentee manager. The council also appointed Bruce Swanson as Fire Chief and approved a donation to the New Hope Recreation League. A resolution to elect voting delegates for the ALMC annual meeting was tabled due to lack of a second, and a resolution to purchase a server for Fire & Rescue was tabled until the next meeting.

• Appointed Bruce Swanson as Fire Chief (Resolution 25-007) (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-004 on election of municipal officers (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-005 on voting machines for FY2025 elections (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-006 on qualification fee for municipal elections (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-007 on numbering council places (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-008 establishing a single polling place for 2025 elections (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-009 designating city clerk as absentee manager (4-0)
• Approved donation to New Hope Recreation League (Resolution 25-006) (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the appointment of a new Fire Chief and a series of ordinances regarding the 2025 municipal elections. The body will also consider resolutions for infrastructure projects and a donation to a youth sports league.

• Appointment of Bruce Swanson as Fire Chief
• Ordinances regarding 2025 municipal election officers, voting machines, qualification fees, and polling places
• Resolution to award a contract for the Owens Road Project
• Civil Engineering Design Proposal from RGS Civil Design, LLC for Wilson Mann Road sidewalk improvements not to exceed $20,000
• Donation to the New Hope Recreation League

The council appointed Bruce Swanson as Fire Chief and took first readings on six ordinances related to the 2025 municipal elections. It also adopted resolutions to cancel court on April 17 and elect voting delegates for ALMC, while tabling a resolution to purchase a server and rack for Fire & Rescue until the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Appointed Bruce Swanson as Fire Chief (Resolution 25-007)
• First reading of Ordinance 25-004 (election of municipal officers)
• First reading of Ordinance 25-005 (voting machines for FY 2025)
• First reading of Ordinance 25-006 (qualification fee for municipal elections)
• First reading of Ordinance 25-007 (numbering council places)
• First reading of Ordinance 25-008 (single polling place for 2025 elections)
• First reading of Ordinance 25-009 (city clerk as absentee manager)
• Tabled Resolution 25-005 (server and rack purchase) until next meeting

Planning Commission

The Owens Cross Roads Planning Commission will consider a request from Wayde Holte to subdivide property at 3601 Old Hwy 431 into three parcels. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting and handling of old and new business.

• Wayde Holte requesting to subdivide property at 3601 Old Hwy 431 into three parcels

The Owens Cross Roads Planning Commission approved a request by Wayde Holte to subdivide his property at 3601 Old Hwy 431 into three parcels (4.341, 8.0036, and 2.0394 acres). The motion passed unanimously among present members. The commission also approved the February 10, 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

• Approved the February 10, 2025 meeting minutes.
• Approved Wayde Holte's request to subdivide property at 3601 Old Hwy 431 into three parcels.
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:10 p.m.

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments will vote on a request to allow a temporary camper at 528 Piney Woods while the owner builds a home, and to reduce setbacks due to the lot's Estate Residential zoning. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from July 18, 2024.

• Request for temporary camper at 528 Piney Woods during home construction
• Possible reduction of setbacks due to lot size in Estate Residential zone
• Vote on minutes from July 18, 2024 meeting

The Board of Adjustments approved a request by Kyle Horne and his wife to place a temporary camper at 528 Piney Woods while building a home, with the possibility of reduced setbacks due to the lot size in an estate residential zone. The motion passed unanimously with all present members voting in favor. The board also approved the minutes from the July 18, 2024 meeting.

• Approved temporary camper placement at 528 Piney Woods during home construction (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from 07.18.2024 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading and public hearing on Ordinance No. 25-003 to rezone 195 Hamer Road. No other ordinances or resolutions are scheduled. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and bank balances, plus updates from city departments and officials.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 25-003 to rezone 195 Hamer Road
• Public comment period limited to Ordinance No. 25-003
• Approval of February 4, 2025 City Council minutes
• Presentation of bank balances as of February 18, 2025
• Department reports from Police, Fire, Building, Planning, Sewer, and Municipal Court

The council voted 6-0 against adopting Ordinance No. 25-003, which would have rezoned 195 Hamer Road. The vote followed public comments from ten residents, including a petition with over 1,600 signatures, all urging rejection. Councilmembers expressed concerns about the proposed EV battery recycling plant, including disaster preparedness and financial feasibility.

• Approved minutes of Feb 4, 2025 meeting and bank balances (6-0)
• Rejected Ordinance No. 25-003 to rezone 195 Hamer Road (6-0)
• Held executive session on unrelated issue; no action taken

City Council

The City Council will hold a work meeting to discuss city department updates and a specific zoning change. The body is considering a second reading of an ordinance regarding a property on Hamer Road.

• Ordinance No. 25-003: Rezone 195 Hamer Road (2nd reading)

The City Council held a work meeting where the only substantive item was a vote on Ordinance No. 25-003 to rezone 195 Hamer Road. The vote was unanimous (6 yeas) to approve the rezoning, as recommended by the Planning Commission. No other decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after the vote.

• Approved rezoning of 195 Hamer Road (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Owens Cross Roads Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from the January 13 meeting and discuss new zoning regulations approved by the City Council. The primary decision involves a zoning change for a property on Dudley Lane, including approval for a mobile home.

• Zoning change for 243 Dudley Lane from Estate Residential to Rural Residential
• Approval of mobile home placement on Dudley Lane property

The Planning Commission approved a medical hardship request allowing Nolan Dudley to place a trailer at 243 Dudley Lane for his disabled daughter's care, despite the property not meeting the three-acre minimum for Rural Residential zoning. The agenda was changed from a rezoning request to a medical hardship consideration, and the motion passed unanimously. The trailer must pass electrical inspection, and underpinning and tie-downs will be inspected.

• Approved minutes from January 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Changed agenda from rezoning to medical hardship for trailer (unanimous)
• Approved medical hardship to allow trailer at 243 Dudley Lane (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading of Ordinance 25-003 to rezone 195 Hamer Road. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, bank balances, and public comment. No other ordinances or resolutions are scheduled for adoption.

• Ordinance 25-003: Rezone 195 Hamer Road (2nd reading)
• Approval of minutes from Jan 21 work and regular meetings
• Review of bank balances as of Feb 3, 2025
• Open floor for public comment

The council voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the January 21 meetings and bank balances as of February 3, 2025. Ordinance No. 25-003 to rezone 195 Hamer Road was tabled until the next meeting so representatives can be present. No other ordinances or resolutions were considered. The meeting adjourned at 6:09 p.m.

• Approved minutes of Jan 21 work and regular meetings and bank balances (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 25-003 to rezone 195 Hamer Road until next meeting

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will hold a second reading of Ordinance No. 25-001, which would adopt new zoning regulations for the city. A first reading of Ordinance No. 25-002, regulating construction site warming fires, is also scheduled. The meeting includes public comment, department reports, and approval of prior minutes and bank balances.

• Ordinance No. 25-001: second reading (first consideration) to adopt new zoning regulations
• Ordinance No. 25-002: first reading to adopt regulations for construction site warming fires
• Approval of minutes from January 7, 2025 work and regular meetings
• Bank balances as of January 21, 2025
• Open floor to public comment

The council unanimously adopted two ordinances: new zoning regulations for the city and regulations for construction site warming fires. Both passed 6-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-001 adopting new zoning regulations (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-002 regulating construction site warming fires (6-0)
• Approved minutes of January 7 meetings and bank balances (6-0)

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council holds a work meeting to discuss two ordinances: a second reading of Ordinance 25-001 to adopt new citywide zoning regulations (first consideration) and a first reading of Ordinance 25-002 regulating construction site warming fires. The agenda also includes public comment and reports from departments and city attorneys.

• Ordinance 25-001: Adopt new zoning regulations (second reading, first consideration)
• Ordinance 25-002: Regulate construction site warming fires (first reading)

The council discussed two ordinances but took no final action. It declined an offer of mediation from opposing counsel in the Pathway of Madison County, LLC matter and will proceed with a public hearing. The council also received updates on the new wastewater treatment plant construction.

• Declined mediation offer from Pathway of Madison County, LLC; will proceed with public hearing
• Heard second reading of Ordinance 25-001 (new zoning regulations); no vote taken
• Heard first reading of Ordinance 25-002 (construction site warming fires); no vote taken

Planning Commission

The Owens Cross Roads Planning Commission will consider two property-related requests: a consolidation with easement abatement by Quinetta Craig and a subdivision by Clayton Newkirk. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Quinetta Craig – consolidating two properties and abating easement
• Clayton Newkirk – subdividing property

The Owens Cross Roads Planning Commission approved combining two lots and vacating an easement for Quinetta Craig, and approved subdividing Clayton Newkirk's property at 240 Ed Spears Road. The revised zoning regulations were not approved by the City Council and will be reconsidered at the January 21st meeting.

• Approved combining lots 3 & 4 of Wilson Mann property and vacating easement (all present voted yea)
• Approved subdivision of property at 240 Ed Spears Road for new home construction (all present voted yea)
• Approved minutes from December 9, 2024 (all present voted yea)

City Council

The City Council will hold the first reading of Ordinance 25-001 to adopt new zoning regulations. The agenda also includes a resolution to dispose of broken equipment, a proclamation for Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and approval of previous meeting minutes and bank balances. Department heads and city officials will provide updates.

• First reading of Ordinance 25-001 to adopt new zoning regulations for Owens Cross Roads
• Resolution 25-001 to dispose of broken/unusable equipment
• Proclamation of Human Trafficking Awareness Month
• Approval of minutes from December 17, 2024 work and regular meetings
• Bank balances as of January 7, 2025

The council voted not to renew Pathway of Madison County, LLC's business licenses for FY 2025, with a public hearing set for January 21. They also approved a resolution to dispose of broken equipment and a resolution to purchase a storage shed. The zoning ordinance was postponed for further review.

• Voted not to renew Pathway of Madison County, LLC business licenses (4-0-1, with 1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution 25-001 to dispose of broken/unusable equipment (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-002 to purchase a storage shed for City Hall (unanimous)
• Postponed vote on Ordinance 25-001 (new zoning regulations) until councilman can read document

City Council

This work meeting includes a first reading of Ordinance 25-001 to adopt new zoning regulations for the city. A resolution to dispose of broken or unusable property is also on the agenda. A proclamation recognizing Human Trafficking Awareness Month will be presented. Public comment is open.

• Proclamation of Human Trafficking Awareness Month
• Ordinance 25-001: first reading to adopt new zoning regulations
• Resolution 25-001: disposal of broken/unusable property

The January 7, 2025 work meeting of the Owens Cross Roads City Council was called to order but immediately adjourned because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made or business conducted.