MINUTES OF THE BERLIN TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2025 – 7:00 P.M.
Berlin Town Hall
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, August 18, 2025, at 7:00 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 – Steve Clark – Present
Council Member Place # 3 – Tony Duke – Present
Council Member Place # 4 – Eudon Bates – Present
Council Member Place # 5 – Keith Hardman – Present
Public Comments – There were none.
- Councilman Tony Duke made motion to approve the Minutes from the July 21, 2025, Regular Meeting. Second made by Councilman Keith Hardman. Approved 6-0.
- Town Clerk Keirstyn Montgomery presented FY2025-FY2026 Transportation Plan.
Town of Berlin, Alabama
Annual Transportation Plan
FY2025-2026
(Rebuild Alabama Act# 2019-2)
Total Expected Revenue 6th year- $17,000
Project Details: Project improvements include roadway widening, reconstruction and resurfacing on Mt. Carmel Drive from US Highway 278, northward, continuing onto a portion of County Road 1614 for future access to the Berlin Municipal Complex. This includes realignment of the intersection at County Road 1615. The Point of Origin starts at Mt. Carmel Drive and US278/AL74. Intermediate points of access include the farmers market and town hall facilities, and the destination is the approximate location for future access to the Berlin Municipal Complex.
Total Project Cost: $386,254.50
Funding Summary:
RRA Funds: $45,586.35
FY2025 Rebuild Alabama Grant: $295,627.25
Road Fund & General Fund: $37,629.82
- Councilman Keith Hardman made motion to approve Town of Berlin, Alabama FY2025-2026 Annual Transportation Plan. Second made by Councilman Tony Duke. Approved 6-0.
- Mayor Patrick Bates presented RESOLUTION NO. 2025-012 – RESOLUTION ADOPTING TRANSPORTATION PLAN PURSUANT TO THE REBUILD ALABAMA ACT. Motion to approve made by Councilman Keith Hardman. Second made by Councilman Donald Gunter. Roll-Call Vote: Mayor Patrick Bates-Yes, Councilman Donald Gunter-Yes, Councilman Steve Clark-Yes, Councilman Tony Duke-Yes, Councilman Don Bates-Yes, Councilman Keith Hardman-Yes. Approved 6-0.
- Council discussed FY2025 Budget adjustments.
- Mayor Patrick Bates presented draft FY2026 Budgets.
- Council discussed County Road 1614.
- Council discussed County Road 1611.
- Council discussed Farmers Market site development.
- In Other Business, Councilman Keith Hardman made motion to approve appropriations to the North Alabama Agriplex in the amount of $476 in the FY2026 Budget. Second made by Councilman Donald Gunter. Approved 6-0.
- Motion to adjourn made by Councilman Tony Duke. Second made by Councilman Donald Gunter. Approved 6-0.
- The Town Council of the Town of Berlin adjourned at 7:37 PM.
The next Regular Meeting of the Berlin Town Council will be held September 15, 2025, at the Berlin Town Hall at 7:00 PM.