OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TALLASSEE, ALABAMA
JANUARY 14, 2025
The Mayor and the City Council of the City of Tallassee, Alabama convened in regular session on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Tallassee Municipal Complex. The meeting was called to order by Mayor and the following were recorded as present:
Mayor Sarah A. Hill
Council Members Jeremy Taunton
Linda McNeal Mosher
Damian Carr
Bill Hall
Bill Godwin
Terrel Brown
Fred Randall Hughey
John Smith was present as city attorney and Whitney Pitchford as secretary for the meeting.
Approval of minutes: On motion of Councilmember Hughey and a second by Councilmember Hall, all councilmembers present voted to approve the minutes of the December 10, 2024 work session. On motion of Councilmember Hughey and a second by Councilmember Carr, all councilmembers present voted to approve the minutes of the December 10, 2024 regular city council meeting.
Item 1. Bobby Ingram was presented a key to the City and recognized for 40 years with the City of Tallassee.
Item 2: The Council and Mayor Hill discussed the approval of Retail Beer (off premises only) and Retail Table Wine (off premises only) license for Tigers Mart LLC, owner and name change only. Councilmember Taunton made a motion to approve the license for Tigers Mart LLC, seconded by Councilmember Hall. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Item 3: Council discussed the appointment of Dr. Steve Burak as a representative for the CARPDC Brownsfield Committee. Councilmember Carr made a motion to appoint Dr. Burak to the CARPDC Brownsfield Committee, seconded by Councilmember Brown. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Item 4: The Planning Commission’s request for a $300 rezoning fee was discussed. John Smith suggested researching the zoning ordinance and amending it at the next council meeting but noted that the council could go ahead and proceed with approving the fee. Councilmember Taunton made a motion to approve the rezoning fee of $300, seconded by Councilmember Carr. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Item 5: A contract with Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia for safety plan review/overhaul and training was discussed. Councilmember Carr made a motion to give Mayor Hill the authority to sign the contract, seconded by Councilmember Brown. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Item 6: A letter authorizing Game Wardens to prosecute anyone found on the city’s airport property was discussed. Councilmember Godwin made a motion to approve the letter, seconded by Councilmember Brown. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Mayor’s Reports:
* Sick time donation from Cynthia Grover to Cherie Jarman was discussed. Councilmember Hall made a motion to approve the 100 hour donation of sick leave, seconded by Councilmember Carr. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously.
*MLK March-January 20, 2025. Meeting in the parking lot of First Methodist Church at 10AM and marching to God’s Congregation Church. This year’s speaker is L.A. O’Neal.
*The City is closed Monday.
*The Rebuild Alabama Act Resolution was discussed. Councilmember Brown made a motion to approve the Resolution, seconded by Councilmember Carr. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2025-246 was adopted.
*RAA Road suggestion for next year—please email Mayor Hill or Whitney any suggestions by January 22nd.
*CARPDC will be at the January 28th meeting. Work session will start at 5PM.
*Department head meeting will be January 22nd at 8AM. All employees are welcome.
*It’s looking like another round of freezing temperatures next week. We should have the heat fixed and be able to use the courtroom as a warming station.
Council Reports
Ward 1: Thanks to city employees for all of their hard work. Happy New Year!
Ward 2: Congratulations to Bobby Ingram! Great job police department.
Ward 3: Thanks to the city workers and police department.
Ward 4: Congratulations to Bobby Ingram!
Ward 5: Thanks, Chief Buce, you’re doing a great job!
Ward 6: Echoing everything.
Ward 7: Thanks to the city workers that were out in the freezing cold repairing a fire hydrant that someone hit. Congratulations Bobby Ingram!
There being no further business before the council, and upon motion of Councilmember Taunton and a second by Councilmember Hall, all councilmembers present voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:09 p.m.
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SARAH HILL, Mayor
ATTEST:
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WHITNEY PITCHFORD, City Clerk