M2026-04 APRIL 2026 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

MINUTES OF THE BERLIN TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 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, April 20, 2026, at 7:01p.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 – Edith Stevenson – 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 approve the Minutes from the March 23, 2026, Regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Donald Gunter. Approved 6-0.

• Councilman Keith Hardman made motion to suspend rules and immediately approve ORDINANCE # 2026-001 – AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE BERLIN COMMUNITY PARK AND FARMERS MARKET SITE. Roll-Call Vote: Mayor Patrick Bates-Yes, Councilman Donald Gunter-Yes, Councilman Steve Clark-Yes, Councilwoman Edith Stevenson-Yes, Councilman Don Bates-Yes, Councilman Keith Hardman-Yes. Approved 6-0.
• Councilman Keith Hardman made motion to approve ORDINANCE # 2026-001 – AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE BERLIN COMMUNITY PARK AND FARMERS MARKET SITE. The motion was seconded by Councilman Donald Gunter. Roll-Call Vote: Mayor Patrick Bates-Yes, Councilman Donald Gunter-Yes, Councilman Steve Clark-Yes, Councilwoman Edith Stevenson-Yes, Councilman Don Bates-Yes, Councilman Keith Hardman-Yes. Approved 6-0.
• Councilman Keith Hardman made motion to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2026-003 – A RESOLUTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF TOWN ATTORNEY. The motion was seconded by Councilman Donald Gunter. Roll-Call Vote: Mayor Patrick Bates-Yes, Councilman Donald Gunter-Yes, Councilman Steve Clark-Yes, Councilwoman Edith Stevenson-Yes, Councilman Don Bates-Yes, Councilman Keith Hardman-Yes. Approved 6-0.
• Councilman Keith Hardman made motion to approve quote from Rogers Group Inc. in the amount of $39,449 for paving of towns portion of County Road 1616 and the mount not to exceed $65,000 for the paving of County Roads 1612 and 1614. The motion was seconded by Councilman Donald Gunter. Approved 6-0.

• Councilman Keith Hardman made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilman Donald Gunter. Approved 6-0.

• The Town Council of the Town of Berlin adjourned at 7:49PM.

  The next Regular Meeting of the Berlin Town Council will be held May 18, 2026, at the Berlin Town Hall at 7:00 PM.