2026-03A MARCH 2026 SPECIAL MEETING – MINUTES

MINUTES OF THE BERLIN TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 02, 2026 – 1:00 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, March 02, 2026, at 1:00 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 – Absent
Council Member Place # 3 – Edith Stevenson – Present
Council Member Place # 4 – Eudon Bates – Present
Council Member Place # 5 – Keith Hardman – Present

Public Comments – There were none.

• Council discussed B2026-001-INVITATION TO BID-MOWING, BUSHHOGGING, AND MAINTENANCE OF TOWN PROPERTY.
• Councilman Keith Hardman made a motion to reject bid from Big Branch Construction, LLC due to bid being unsigned. The motion was seconded by Councilman Donald Gunter. Roll-Call Vote: Mayor Patrick Bates-Yes, Councilman Donald Gunter-Yes, Councilwoman Edith Stevenson-Yes, Councilman Don Bates-Yes, Councilman Keith Hardman-Yes. Approved 5-0.
• Councilman Keith Hardman made a motion to award B2026-001-INVITATION TO BID-MOWING, BUSHHOGGING, AND MAINTENANCE OF TOWN PROPERTY to the lowest responsible bidder K & M Field Services, LLC. The motion was seconded by Councilman Donald Gunter. Roll-Call Vote: Mayor Patrick Bates-Yes, Councilman Donald Gunter-Yes, Councilwoman Edith Stevenson-Yes, Councilman Don Bates-Yes, Councilman Keith Hardman-Yes. Approved 5-0.
• Councilman Donald Gunter made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilman Keith Hardman. Approved 5-0.
• The Town Council of the Town of Berlin adjourned at 1:20 PM.

The next Regular Meeting of the Berlin Town Council will be held March 16, 2026, at the Berlin Town Hall at 7:00 PM.