MINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF TALLASSEE, ALABAMA

June 9, 2026

The Mayor and the City Council of the City of Tallassee, Alabama convened in regular session on Tuesday, June 9, 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 Hughey and a second by Councilmember Jones, all councilmembers present voted to approve the minutes of the May 26, 2026 work session. On motion of Councilmember Hughey and a second by Councilmember Mosher, all councilmembers present voted to approve the minutes of the May 26, 2026 regular council meeting.

Mayor Wiginton then called the council’s attention to the agenda and the following occurred.

Item 1: Mayor Wiginton asked the council to consider the MOU for the Recreation Department scheduling software. This is not costing the City anything. Councilmember Brown made a motion to approve the MOU for the scheduling software, seconded by Councilmember Carpenter. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously.       

Item 2: Mayor Wiginton and Council discussed the resolution concerning the AFG grant approval for regional and individual department communication. Councilmember Hughey made a motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Councilmember Hall. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2026-280 was approved.

Item 3: Building Inspector Trey Taylor asked the council for final approval for Lakeview subdivision Plat #1A. This has been approved by the Planning Commission. Councilmember Carpenter made a motion to approve the Lakeview subdivision Plat #1A, seconded by Councilmember Brown. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously.  

Item 4: Mayor Wiginton asked the Council if they wanted to surplus K9 Vegas to possibly let the handler purchase the K9 since they are already bonded. Councilmember Hughey made a motion to surplus K9 Vegas, seconded by Councilmember Mosher. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Mosher made a motion to sell K9 Vegas to the handler for no charge, seconded by Councilmember Carr. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Hall made a motion to resend the vote to sell the K9 and for the PSC to discuss and for this to be added to the next agenda, seconded by Councilmember Brown. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously.    

Item 5:  Mayor Wiginton asked the Council to review the RSA’s retirement bonus resolution. The estimated cost for the city to fund this bonus for retirees is $6353.00. Councilmember Hall made a motion to suspend the rules, seconded by Councilmember Hughey. Upon a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Hall made a motion to approve the resolution and to add the money to the budget, seconded by Councilmember Brown. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2026-279 was approved.

Item 6: Discuss at a future meeting.  

Mayor’s Reports

*A resolution concerning a public nuisance and authorizing action at 212 Cliff Street was discussed. Councilmember Hall made a motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Councilmember Carr. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2026-281 was approved.

*A resolution concerning a public nuisance and authorizing action at 149 Washington Street was discussed. Councilmember Hughey made a motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Councilmember Carr. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2026-282 was approved.

*Meeting with Elmore County Mayors in Millbrook Thursday.

*Farmers Market Saturday at City Hall-every Saturday.

Council Reports:

Ward 3: Commend the PD for getting the murder suspect. Friday/Saturday-the Marathan owner allows parties to happen in parking lot-blocking the parking lot and pumps. Mayor Wiginton mentioned the 4 wheelers racing in Jordanville and said that we need narcotics to work on getting drugs out and doing their job.

There being no further business before the council, and upon motion of Councilmember Carr and a second by Councilmember Hall, with all councilmembers present voting in favor, the council meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m.

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                                                                                                JOEY WIGINTON, Mayor

ATTEST:

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WHITNEY PITCHFORD, City Clerk