Amber Gardner

The meeting included consideration of a resolution to approve a quote from Vulcan for limestone supply and allocate funds, as well as a resolution to donate to the Coosa Valley Academy Education Foundation. The council also considered adopting the Town of Harpersville Fiscal Year 2026 departmental budgets, adopting the amici mandamus petition, and hiring Stephen Zales as a part-time police officer for the Harpersville Police Department. Additionally, there were council and public comments, public announcements, and discussions regarding upcoming meetings and events.

The council meeting covered various topics including personnel updates and equipment needs for the police department. A candidate for Shelby County Board of Education addressed the council. The council declared April 10, 2022 as Mayor Greene Day and approved changes to the Planning and Zoning Ordinance. The adoption of the 2022 Shelby County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan was approved, along with the annexation of 189+ acres on Dead Hollow Road. Councilmembers Gill and Rich were selected as voting delegates for the League of Municipalities. Announcements were made regarding upcoming work sessions, planning board meetings, and a swearing-in ceremony for the Chief of Police.

The council meeting covered several key items. The agenda and previous meeting minutes were approved, along with an invoice report. A $1550 estimate for gutter repairs at the fire department was approved. The hiring of James Austin Young for the Police Department was also approved. Finally, announcements were made regarding upcoming work session and regular council meetings, as well as a planning and zoning board meeting.

The council meeting addressed several key items. Phase 2 of Fire Department improvements, specifically gutter installation, was approved. The hiring of a police academy candidate, James Austin Young, was also approved. Announcements included upcoming work session and regular council meetings, as well as a planning and zoning board meeting.

The council meeting covered updates on police department vacancies and hiring, fire hydrant maintenance, and court citations. Key decisions included approving funds for fire hydrant maintenance, hiring a part-time police officer, setting a starting pay for non-APOSTC police officers, and entering into a contract with Place Associates.