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MINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TALLASSEE, ALABAMA
MAY 12, 2025
The Mayor Pro Tempore and the City Council of the City of Tallassee, Alabama convened in regular session on Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Tallassee Municipal Complex. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tempore and the following were recorded as present:
Mayor Sarah A. Hill-absent
Council Members Jeremy Taunton-absent
Linda McNeal Mosher
Damian Carr
Bill Hall
Bill Godwin-Mayor Pro Tempore
Terrel Brown
Fred Randall Hughey
Lane Knight 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 April 28, 2025 work session. On motion of Councilmember Hughey and a second by Councilmember Mosher, all councilmembers present voted to approve the minutes of the April 28, 2025 regular city council meeting.
Mayor Pro Tempore then called the council’s attention to the agenda and the following occurred.
Item 1. Mayor Pro Tempore Godwin and Councilmembers discussed the SEAGAS prepay option. Councilmember Brown made a motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Councilmember Carr. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2025-247 was adopted. Councilmember Hall made a motion to approve the agreement with SEAGAS, seconded by Councilmember Hughey. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Item 2. Councilmembers discussed rezoning the property located at 1884 Gilmer Avenue from Highway Commercial to Highway Commercial Conditional and updating Ordinance 2020-565 section 305.08 adding as a conditional permitted use in Highway Commercial. Councilmember Hall made a motion to rezone the property located at 1884 Gilmer Avenue from Highway Commercial to Highway Commercial Conditional and to update Ordinance 2020-565 section 305.08 adding as a conditional permitted use in Highway Commercial, seconded by Councilmember Brown. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Item 3. An Ordinance regarding qualifying fees for the election was discussed. Councilmember Hall made a motion to suspend the rules, seconded by Councilmember Carr. Upon a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Hall made a motion to approve the ordinance regarding qualifying fees, seconded by Councilmember Carr. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously. Ordinance 2025-697 was adopted.
Item 4. Mayor Hill explained the district lines in the work session. After meeting with CARPDC, there are no changes to the district lines. CARPDC also recommended that we leave Sunset Circle alone at this time.
Item 5. Removed from Agenda.
Mayor Pro Tempore’s Reports:
*A contract regarding the airport property with Pat Taylor was discussed. Councilmember Hall made a motion to suspend the rules, seconded by Councilmember Brown. Upon a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Hughey made a motion approving Mayor Hill to enter into negotiations with Pat Taylor for the sale of the airport property, seconded by Councilmember Hall. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously.
*Just a reminder that we are closed for Memorial Day, so there will not be a council meeting that day.
Council Reports:
Ward 1: Councilmember Taunton mentioned in the work session the possibility of changing the yield sign at Little Road and North Ann to a stop sign and repainting the lines on the road. Councilmember Carr made a motion to approve these changes, seconded by Councilmember Brown. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Ward 3: Closing ceremonies are May 17th from 2-6PM. Mayor and Council are invited.
There being no further business before the council, and upon a motion by Councilmember Hall and a second by Councilmember Carr, will all councilmembers voting in favor, the council meeting was adjourned at 6:12 PM.
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SARAH HILL, Mayor
ATTEST:
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WHITNEY PITCHFORD, City Clerk