HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council at its Thursday, May 14, spoke about park improvements, a new generator, rezoning and more.
The Council discussed a $310,000 bid for fencing adjustment options at C.W. Day Park. The work would replace rusted fencing around the park, tennis courts and ball field complex.
“That’s a lot of money for a fence that isn’t falling down,” said Mayor Nolan Bradford.
The Council said residents expressed that the fence is in need of work and is essential to public attraction and to bring in revenue.
The Council came to an agreement to negotiate the price of the bid and revisit the matter at a future meeting.
Next up was the approval of a maintenance contract and purchase of a new generator for city hall for $1,248. The Council said the current generator is roughly two years old and, per professional opinion, doesn’t need to exceed three years of age due to a multitude of issues that can arise.
Council members discussed rezoning recommendation for a portion of Elm Street due to houses that will be built in the area.
“This is at the end of Elm Street on the dirt road by the church,” Bradford stated. “This went from one lot to four lots, which means (rezoning) from R1 to R2. So we will need to have a public hearing on that. Not at the next meeting, but the one after that.”
The Council discussed the matter and decided to schedule the public hearing for Thursday, June 11, 2026.
Regarding an American Legion donation, Bradford suggested the Council take no action at this time.
An invoice from Fuller, Willingham & Carter, which was for billing that wasn’t addressed in 2025, was approved for payment.
Two people were appointed to the library board. Councilwoman Kim Brown motioned for Lauren Bentley to be approved for place 4 and Cathi Bradford to take place 5, with each serving a term of four years. Both appointments were approved.
The Council discussed the possibility of enrolling a member in a three-year class for community development training. The class would cost roughly $1,800 and is aimed at community leaders, council members and city workers who want to be more educated about grants.
Bradford advised that Councilman Robert Powell would likely be selected for the program, although the Council voted to table the discussion for now.
The Council had a first reading of a procurement policy for federal funds.
Regarding Azul Tequila Mexican Cantina, LLC, alcohol license, the Council set a public hearing for Thursday, May 28.
The Council advised that the credit card machine has been updated at city hall, allowing new payment options for city services, permits and other payments. They advised a small processing fee may apply to card transactions.
The Shirley Burden Public Library requested a new terminal. The Council voted to postpone the discussion until a later meeting.
The Hanceville City Council will meet next on Thursday, May 28, at 6 p.m. for a work session at Hanceville City Hall. A meeting will follow immediately.
