M2024-12
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BERLIN, ALABAMA
HELD MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2024
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, December 16, 2024, 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 – James Sanford – Present
Council Member Place # 3 – Tony Duke – Present
Council Member Place # 4 – Eudon Bates – Present
Council Member Place # 5 – Keith Hardman – Present
Bid Opening for B2024-001 FARMERS MARKET BUILDING – One bid received. Bid in the amount of $500 from Steve Clark.
Public Comments – There were none.
- Councilman Tony Duke made motion to approve the Minutes from November 18, 2024, Regular Meeting. Second made by Councilman Keith Hardman. Approved 6-0.
- Mayor Bates informed Council that the Public Hearing regarding Request to Vacate from Bobby and Sherrie Hill will be postponed to the January 2025 Regular Meeting due to publishing requirements.
- Councilman James Sanford made motion to approve RESOLUTION # 2024-003 SURPLUS PROPERTY and RESOLUTION 2024-004 AWARD FOR B2024-00. Second made by Councilman Donald Gunter. Approved 6-0. 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 Tony Duke made motion to move for Dismissal of Complaint filed by Griffith, Lowry, & Meherg on behalf the Town of Berlin against Alterations by Carol Holmes due to the business being closed. Second made by Councilman Donald Gunter. Approved 6-0.
- Council discussed salary of Mayor and Council.
- 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 7:23 PM.
The next Regular Meeting of the Berlin Town Council will be held January 20, 2025, at the Berlin Town Hall at 7:00 PM.