VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council approved several items during its Tuesday, Oct. 20, meeting, including a lease agreement with the United States Postal Service (USPS) for a new modular retail unit along U.S. Highway 31.
The council approved Resolution No. 2026-09-08, authorizing the USPS lease agreement. The new modular retail unit will be located along Highway 31 between Beyond Dental and 31 South Beauty Lounge.
Council members also approved Resolution No. 2026-10-01, authorizing an amendment to the town’s fiscal year general fund budget related to health insurance.
Additional approvals included a revised $33,000 quote from Safe-T-Shelters and $1,200 for labor and materials to upgrade an electrical box at 50 Patton Dr.
The Council also approved a change to the town’s building and zoning responsibilities, removing those duties from the town clerk and designating Mike Graves as the building and zoning official.
The Council tabled discussion of a proposed comprehensive plan through the North Central Alabama Regional Council of Governments (NARCOG), involving Joey Hester, the agency’s director of planning and economic development.
The proposal is tied to training geared toward developing a master plan to help guide South Vinemont’s future growth and potential annexation. The matter will be revisited at the council’s next meeting.
A slew of upcoming community events were announced:
- Community Trunk or Treat: Friday, Oct. 30, from 5-7 p.m. at Vinemont Elementary School
- Community Thanksgiving Meal: Saturday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Vinemont lunchroom
- Christmas in the Park: Friday, Dec. 4, from 5-7 p.m. at the Vinemont Community Center and Art Park
- Senior Citizens Day: Monday, Dec. 21, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Vinemont Community Center
The next regular meeting of the Vinemont Town Council will be Tuesday, Dec. 3, at Vinemont Town Hall. The work session will begin at 5:30 p.m., with the regular meeting to follow at 6.
Vinemont Town Hall is located at 36 Patton Dr.
