MINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TALLASSEE, ALABAMA
APRIL 28, 2026
The Mayor and the City Council of the City of Tallassee, Alabama convened in regular session on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Tallassee Municipal Complex. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Wiginton and the following were recorded as present:
Mayor Joey Wiginton
Council Members Easterling Carpenter
Linda McNeal Mosher
Damian Carr
Bill Hall
Terrel Brown
Sarah Jones
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 Brown and a second by Councilmember Carr, all councilmembers present voted to approve the minutes of the April 14, 2026 work session. On motion of Councilmember Carpenter and a second by Councilmember Carr, all councilmembers present voted to approve the minutes of the April 14, 2026 regular council meeting.
Mayor Wiginton then called the council’s attention to the agenda and the following occurred.
Item 1: Jeff Harrison with Three Notch Group discussed the 2025 MWPP Resolution. This is the annual report and we received an excellent report. We are in full compliance with ADEM. Councilmember Hall made a motion to approve the 2025 MWPP resolution, seconded by Councilmember Brown. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously. Jeff Harrison gave the council an update on all ongoing projects.
Item 2: The agreement with Three Notch Group for the CDBG water project was discussed. Councilmember Hughey made a motion to approve the agreement, seconded by Councilmember Mosher. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Item 3: Mayor Wiginton and Council discussed a resolution concerning demolition of houses. This resolution, if approved, will not include placing a lien on properties. Councilmembers asked John Smith to add in a lien to be placed on properties that are torn down by the City. Councilmember Hughey made a motion to table the discussion until May 12th, seconded by Councilmember Hall. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Item 4: Chief Buce discussed the current approved lease of vehicles for the police department. They still have not received the vehicles and do not have an estimated date for them—aluminum factory fire. Chief asked for permission to pull out of the deal with Unified and approval to sign a deal with Bancorp. The Police Department can get 8 vehicles with Bancorp for less than the 6 vehicles approved with Unified. The Bancorp lease is for 5 years and at the end of the lease, the city will have the opportunity to purchase the vehicles for $1 each. Councilmember Brown made a motion to end the agreement with Unified and approve the 8 vehicles with Bancorp, seconded by Councilmember Jones. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Item 5: Trey Taylor discussed the construction of a storage facility at Yesac. The Planning Commission has approved this. Councilmember Hughey made a motion to approve the storage facility construction at Yesac, seconded by Councilmember Hall. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Item 6: Trey Taylor discussed the construction for storage buildings behind 1220. The Planning Commission has approved this. Councilmember Hughey made a motion to approve the storage facility construction behind 1220, seconded by Councilmember Carpenter. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Mayor’s Reports
*Rodney Griffith- rezone property located at 210 N Ann Ave from R2 to neighborhood business conditional for a bakery. The planning commission has approved this. Councilmember Brown made a motion to approve the rezoning, seconded by Councilmember Carpenter. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously.
*Mayor Wiginton talked about the Data Center and explained that an individual wrote him a letter asking about the location. Nothing has been decided or voted on. We will be getting experts to come discuss the pros and cons at a future council meeting.
*Japanese restaurant opening in May at the old Pizza Hut location.
Council Reports:
Ware 2: Update on the Mill-starting in 3-4 weeks according to Harsha.
Ward 3: Put in a few requests for potholes to be filled in his ward. Wendy made notes and will get with Troy.
There being no further business before the council, and upon motion of Councilmember Hughey and a second by Councilmember Brown, with all councilmembers present voting in favor, the council meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
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JOEY WIGINTON, Mayor
ATTEST:
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WHITNEY PITCHFORD, City Clerk