MINUTES OF THE BERLIN TOWN COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 09, 2025 – 3:00 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 Tuesday, September 09, 2025, at 3:00 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 Keith Hardman made motion to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of Land Purchase Negotiations and TVA critical Energy Infrastructure with the intent to reconvene afterward. Second made by Councilman Tony Duke. 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.
- Entered Executive Session at 3:01PM
- Councilman Keith Hardman made motion to close Executive Session. Second made by Councilman Tony Duke. 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.
- Executive Session concluded at 3:18PM
- Councilman Keith Hardman made motion to approve Mayor Patrick Bates to enter into negotiations for potential land purchase. Second made by Councilman Tony Duke. Roll-Call Vote: Mayor Patrick Bates-Yes, Councilman Donald Gunter-Yes, Councilman Steve Clark-Abstain, Councilman Tony Duke-Yes, Councilman Don Bates-Yes, Councilman Keith Hardman-Yes. Approved 5-0.
- Motion to adjourn made by Councilman Keith Hardman. Second made by Councilman Donald Gunter. Approved 6-0.
- The Town Council of the Town of Berlin adjourned at 3:19PM.
The next Regular Meeting of the Berlin Town Council will be held September 15, 2025, at the Berlin Town Hall at 7:00 PM.