M2023-01

January 16, 2023

Regular Meeting

The Town Council of the Town of Berlin met in regular session on this date and time following publication and posting pursuant to Alabama law.

  • Meeting called to order by Mayor Patrick Bates on Monday, January 16, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. at the Berlin Town Hall.
  • Invocation – Councilman James Sanford.
  • Pledge of Allegiance – Mayor Patrick Bates.
  • Roll call by Town Clerk Keirstyn Montgomery. Councilman Donald Gunter, not present.
  • Mayor Patrick Bates asked for public comments. There were none.
  • Approval of minutes from December 19, 2022, Regular Meeting & January 3, 2023, Special Meeting. Motion to approve made by Councilman James Sanford. Second made by Councilman Keith Hardman. Approved 5-0.
  • Mayor Patrick Bates presented FY2022 audit.
  • Council discussed FEMA grant for community storm shelter. Councilman James Sanford made motion to request proposals for community storm shelter. Second made by Councilman Tony Duke. Approved 5-0.
  • Mayor Patrick Bates presented RESOLUTION NO. 2023-001 A TAX SHELTER RESOLUTION. Councilman James Sanford made motion to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2023-001 A TAX SHELTER RESOLUTION. Second made by Councilman Tony Duke. Approved 5-0.
  • Council discussed ORDINANCE NO. 2023-001 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF BERLIN, ALABAMA PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF 11-42-21, CODE OF ALABAMA 1975. Tabled until next Regular Meeting due to having no quorum.
  • Councilman Keith Hardman made motion to have security light installed at Town Hall. Second made by Councilman Tony Duke. Approved 5-0.
  • Motion to adjourn made by Councilman Keith Hardman. Second made by Councilman James Sanford. Approved 5-0.
  • Adjourned at 7:27 PM.

The next meeting of the Berlin Town Council will be February 20, 2023, at the Berlin Town Hall at 7:00 PM.

Categories: MINUTES