M2025-04
Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the
Town Council of the Town of Berlin, Alabama
Held Monday, April 21, 2025
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, April 21, 2025, at 7:10 P.M. at the Berlin Town Hall.
Invocation – Councilman Donald Gunter.
Pledge of Allegiance – Mayor Patrick Bates.
Roll Call – Town Clerk Keirstyn Montgomery
Mayor – Patrick E. Bates – Present
Council Member Place # 1 – Donald Gunter – Present
Council Member Place # 2 – James Sanford – Present
Council Member Place # 3 – Tony Duke – Present
Council Member Place # 4 – Eudon Bates – Present
Council Member Place # 5 – Keith Hardman – Present
Public Comments – Don Fallin – House District 11 Candidate
- Councilman Donald Gunter made motion to approve the Minutes from the March 17, 2025, Regular Meeting. Second made by Councilman Keith Hardman. Approved 6-0.
- Councilman Keith Hardman made motion to approve Public Hearing Request from Bobby and Sherrie Hill to Vacate an Unnamed Road. Public Hearing to be held at the June 2025 Regular Meeting. Second made by Councilman James Sanford. Approved 6-0.
- Councilman Keith Hardman made motion to approve Resolution # 2025-004 A Resolution Moving and Establishing the Voting Place for Municipal Elections. Second made by Councilman James Sanford.
- Roll-Call Vote: Mayor Patrick Bates-Yes, Councilman Donald Gunter-Yes, Councilman James Sanford-Yes, Councilman Tony Duke-Yes, Councilman Don Bates-Yes, Councilman Keith Hardman-Yes. Approved 6-0.
- Councilman James Sanford made motion to approve up to $17,000 to fix County Roads 1611. Second made by Councilman Keith Hardman. Approved 6-0.
- Councilman James Sanford made motion to approve Berlin Farmers Market dates, times, and events. Second made by Councilman Keith Hardman. Approved 6-0.
- Councilman James Sanford made motion to hire a part-time, Farmers Market Assistant at the rate of $15/hour. Second made by Councilman Keith Hardman. Approved 6-0.
- Councilman Keith Hardman made motion to approve Berlin Community Storm Shelter Rules and Regulations. Second made by Councilman Tony Duke. Approved 6-0.
- Councilman Tony Duke made motion to approve giving topsoil from Farmers Market Site to Mt. Carmel Church. Second made by Councilman Keith Hardman. Approved 6-0.
- Councilman Tony Duke made motion to purchase $8,000 in park equipment from Lifetime. Second made by Councilman Keith Hardman. Approved 6-0.
- Councilman James Sanford made motion to enter Executive Session to discuss pending legal issues and/or potential litigation with town attorney. Roll-Call Vote: Mayor Patrick Bates-Yes, Councilman Donald Gunter-Yes, Councilman James Sanford-Yes, Councilman Tony Duke-Yes, Councilman Don Bates-Yes, Councilman Keith Hardman-Yes. Approved 6-0.
- Executive Session began at 8:16pm
- Executive Session adjourned at 8:23pm
- Motion to adjourn made by Councilman Donald Gunter. Second made by Councilman Don Bates. Approved 6-0.
- The Town Council of the Town of Berlin adjourned at 8:23 PM.
The next Regular Meeting of the Berlin Town Council will be held May 23, 2025, at the Berlin Town Hall at 7:00 PM.