HANCEVILLE, Ala. – At its meeting on Thursday, May 28, the Hanceville City Council approved park improvement funding and a liquor license for a local restaurant.
Parks
Councilman Robert Powell explained the proposal of combining the C.W. Day Park improvement project and park fencing project into one larger, three-phase project, with a budget of $525,000
“Kind of what it would do is, instead of focusing on just the fencing project and instead of just looking at the park improvement plan that we looked at, we would kind of combine both of them and turn it into a three-phase plan over the next three years,” he said.
Powell explained that $175,000 was budgeted, and over three years, $525,000 would cover the combined projects.
“Over the next three years, if we do about two fields a year and an improvement, over three years we can do the whole thing,” he said. “So that’s kind of what we’re looking at doing, and with this year, what we’re looking at doing is doing two fields and resurfacing the court and getting that back up. So that would be the first phase.”
The council approved the three-phase project.
The council also approved a budget amendment transferring $25,317 from the Veterans Park improvement fund to C.W. Day Park for the installation of a playground between ballfields three and four, along with an enclosure gate behind the playground.
Alcohol licensure
The council held a public hearing regarding an alcohol license for Azul Tequila Mexican Cantina. During the hearing, a resident recommended that the council review the legality of certain advertisements.
Mayor Nolan Bradford stated, “The actual ordinance says you can’t have the name of the brand of alcohol. This is part of the brand name, but it’s not the full brand name.” He added, “The whole ordinance needs going through, and we are going to do all that.”
Later in the meeting, the council approved the restaurant’s liquor license.
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The Hanceville 12U baseball team was recognized for its successful season. The team currently holds a 22-1 overall record and will continue competing through June.
The council approved payment of an invoice from the Cullman County Commission for deputy overtime pay.
The council discussed the appointment of a new emergency check signer, who is needed following the recent resignation of Town Clerk Tania Wilcox. The appointment was postponed until the council’s June 11 meeting.
For the Alcohol Board, the council approved temporarily filling vacant positions with Director of Operations Rusty Fields, Powell and Councilman Cameron Rowe. The ordinance will be reviewed again once a new city clerk is appointed.
A motion was approved to surplus fire hoses and allow cleanup of the area where they are stored.
In old business, the council approved the purchase of a Square credit card terminal for the library.
The second reading of the Procurement Policy for Federal Funds, Ordinance 2026-8, was held. The ordinance was approved.
Council members also discussed organizing a community event for the Fourth of July.
Food Truck Roundup at Tucker Pavilion was canceled May 28 due to weather conditions but is expected to resume next week.
Public comments
Opening the meeting were public comments.
Resident Bradley Hill stated that the Hanceville Civic Center had been “left in ruins,” alleging that Life Church, which leases the building for services, was leaving it in poor condition. Bradford responded that the city would address the issue “first thing in the morning.”
Brittani Coker spoke next about the Ballin’ Like a Bulldog Youth Skills Camp. She encouraged community members to visit the Facebook event page, 4th Annual Ballin’ Like a Bulldog Youth Skills Camp, where an Amazon wish list is posted. Items on the list include school supplies, personal hygiene products and basketballs that each child will receive to take home. Opportunities are also available to donate snacks and water for the camp. Those interested in volunteering, making donations or sponsoring a child are encouraged to visit the Facebook page. The camp is scheduled for July 23–24.
The next Hanceville City Council meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 11 at 6 p.m. at Hanceville City Hall.
