M2026-05 MAY 2026 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

MINUTES OF THE BERLIN TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 18, 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, May 18, 2026, at 7:03p.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 – Absent
Council Member Place # 5 – Keith Hardman – Present

Public Comments – There were none.

Councilman Keith Hardman made motion to approve the Minutes from the April 20, 2026, Regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Donald Gunter. Approved 5-0.

Council discussed road paving projects.

Council discussed street renaming.

Council discussed Christmas decorations.

Council discussed park & recreation.

Council discussed Berlin Cemetery and creating a Cemetery Rehabilitation Authority Board.

Councilman Keith Hardman made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Edith Stevenson. Approved 5-0.

The Town Council of the Town of Berlin adjourned at 7:51PM.

The next Regular Meeting of the Berlin Town Council will be held June 15, 2026, at the Berlin Town Hall at 7:00 PM.