M2026-09 SEPTEMBER 2026 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MINUTES OF THE BERLIN TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2026 – 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, September 21, 2026, at 7:00p.m. at the Berlin Town Hall.
Invocation – Mayor Patrick Bates.
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 – Edith Stevenson – Present
Council Member Place # 4 – Eudon Bates – Present
Council Member Place # 5 – Keith Hardman – Present
Public Comments – Chancey Stevenson asked Council for update on playground benches & shade.
Councilman Keith Hardman made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 17, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Town Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Donald Gunter. Approved 6-0.
- Councilmember Keith Hardman made motion to amend FY2026 General Fund Budget for the addition of $5,000 for Christmas lighting. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Edith Stevenson. Approved 6-0.
- Councilman Keith Hardman made a motion to approve FY2027 Budgets as follows: General Fund = $332,200, Road Fund = $95,000, Capital Fund = $5,000. The motion was seconded by Councilman Donald Gunter. Approved 6-0.
- Mayor Patrick Bates gave update on County Roads 1619, 1620, & 1624.
In other Business, Council discussed attending Washington Fly-in and Christmas lighting.
- Councilman Keith Hardman made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Edith Stevenson. Approved 6-0.
The Town Council of the Town of Berlin adjourned at 7:26PM.