HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council on Thursday evening announced that Covington Casket Company will be bringing a distribution center to Hanceville. The family-owned company out of Andalusia, founded in 1924, services almost 300 funeral homes across the southeastern United States.
The Hanceville Industrial Development Board secured the new building construction project for the distribution center, which will be located next to the new cabinet shop on Alabama Highway 91 just north of U.S. Highway 31.
The council was happy to announce that this year’s Kids’ Night Out will be held Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, from 6-8 p.m. at C.W. Day Park. The yearly event provides the community’s children a chance to get to know local police officers, fire personnel and community leaders while enjoying family fun.
Ordinance No. 648, limiting the use of heavy hauling along Hanceville’s streets, was discussed again with City Attorney Dan Willingham. The council plans to continue fine-tuning the ordinance and tabled it for a later date.
A public hearing for the Scott property rezoning was set for Aug. 25 at 5:30 p.m.
The council agreed to surplus two pieces of equipment, an older New Holland TL100 tractor and a mini-truck.
The council agreed that the Employee Coronavirus Reward Plan will compensate employees who worked throughout the pandemic during a 12-month period. Full-time employees who have worked with the City for more than a year will receive $1,200, while full-time employees who have been with the City for less than a year will receive $100 per month worked. “Consistent” part-time employees will be eligible for a $50 per month incentive, and other part-time employees will receive $25 per month. Seasonal employees will be exempt. The mayor abstained from voting.
Mayor Kenneth Nail thanked Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette for hearing his requests for more classroom space in the Hanceville schools and providing them.
Nail said attempts to contact Jeremy Hogan of local nonprofit Saving Forgotten Warriors have been unsuccessful. He said the City has provided lawn services to the veteran’s home which was deeded to Hogan’s organization. Nail reported that he contacted Richard Neese, who is working on the issue.
Hanceville’s next council meeting will be Thursday, Aug. 11 at Hanceville City Hall. The work session will begin at 5 p.m. and meeting is set for 5:30. Meetings are open to the public.
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