Tag: Local Government
Cullman council passes $102M FY 2019 budget; city prosecutor, engineer named
On Monday evening, the council got a special visit from 2018 Oktoberfest Burgermeister Ben Harrison (center). (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On...
Hanceville passes $4M FY2019 budget, including 5% pay raise for City...
Hanceville High School fishing team coach James Woods requests renewal of council support for his program at Thursday night’s Hanceville City Council meeting. (W.C...
Hanceville passes $4M FY2019 budget, including 5% pay raise for City...
Hanceville High School fishing team coach James Woods requests renewal of council support for his program at Thursday night’s Hanceville City Council meeting. (W.C...
Colony preparing to open food pantry, volunteer training planned; fundraisers for...
Council members Ethel Alexander and James Ashford model T-shirts being sold to raise funds for area senior programs. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
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Good Hope approves FY 2019 budget, 3% pay raise for City...
Left to right: Susan Eller, Maxie Jones and John Harris (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - Changes in sewer rates and the...
Cullman County passes $57.8M FY 2019 budget
Left to right: Commissioner Kerry Watson, Chairman Kenneth Walker and Commissioner Garry Marchman (Wendy Sack for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission...
Cullman City Council celebrates local people, causes, hears proposal for e-cigarette,...
Council President Jenny Folsom, right, presents Wallace State Director of Adult Education Cynthia Arrington a proclamation naming Sept. 23-29 Adult Literacy Week in Cullman....
County commission previews proposed FY 2019 budget
County Commissioners and staff work on the FY 2019 budget at the commission office Thursday. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
Updated 9-22-18 9:38 p.m.
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Berlin discusses FY2019 budget
(Left to right) Berlin Mayor Patrick Bates, Councilman Donald Gunter and Councilman Jimbo Quick discuss town business Monday night. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
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Garden City passes 2019 budget, half-cent privilege tax, stipends for volunteer...
The Garden City Town Council passed its FY2019 budget Monday evening. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
GARDEN CITY - On Monday evening, the Garden...
Hanceville council talks new Taco Bell, community improvement
A developer’s drawing of Hanceville’s incoming Taco Bell
HANCEVILLE - It wasn’t Tuesday, but it was still taco day for the Hanceville City Council at...
Jacobs declares Sept. 17-23 ‘Constitution Week’ in Cullman
Pictured left to right are Pat Kahler, Mayor Woody Jacobs Jacobs, Rhonda Van Zandt and Linda Kuykendall.
CULLMAN - On Wednesday, Sept. 12, Cullman Mayor...
Baileyton installing rumble strips on Schoolhouse Rd.; talks ball field improvements
Left to right: Baileyton Town Clerk Patricia Gilbert, Mayor Johnny Dyar, Councilman Gene Sumner and Councilwoman Myra Martin (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
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Colony welcomes new council member, talks food pantry
Colony Town Council, left to right: Curtis Johnson, Melvin Hammond, Ethel Alexander, Samuel Ashford, Mayor Donnis Leeth and Clerk Patricia Ponder. One seat remains...
CCSO requesting $1.5M budget increase: ‘You can’t put a price on...
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry speaks to Cullman County Commission members during a commission work session at the Cullman County Courthouse Tuesday morning. (Hayden...
Fairview Council approves new signage, improvements to walking track
Fairview Mayor Keith Henry speaks to town council members during Monday night’s meeting. (Hayden Hyatt for The Cullman Tribune)
FAIRVIEW – The Fairview Town Council...
Cullman Council OKs rezoning requests near Rusken, Yutaka; Eva Road Bridge...
Mayor Woody Jacobs, right, listens as City Attorney Roy Williams explains Amendment 722 funding for Cullman's Technology Village. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
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Holly Pond to remove rumble strips as soon as possible
Holly Pond Mayor Bill Oliver speaks to community members during the Holly Pond Town Council meeting Tuesday night. (Hayden Hyatt for The Cullman Tribune)
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County Commission awards bid for reconstruction at Cullman Regional Airport
Ben Harrison (right), general manager of Cullman Regional Airport, speaks to Cullman County Commission members about a bid for reconstruction at the airport. (Hayden...
Good Hope Fire & Rescue receives money for new equipment
Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett (third from left), presents a $15,000 check to Good Hope Fire & Rescue Assistant Chief Jamie Garmon (fourth from...
Cullman City Council delivers engineer’s report on troubled Heritage Village subdivision
Three residents of the Heritage Village subdivision wait to address the Cullman City Council Monday night. (W.C. for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday...
Hanceville amends zoning ordinance, prepares to act on neighborhood issues
The Hanceville City Council on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018 (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday evening, the Hanceville City Council worked...
Garden City talks law enforcement; applications being accepted for town clerk
Garden City Mayor Tim Eskew and Mayor Pro-Tem Scott Arnold at this week’s meeting of the Garden City Town Council (Christy Perry for The...
Tree commission reports on storm damage, ‘urban decay’
CULLMAN - The Cullman Tree Commission held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 21 at Cullman City Hall. Chairman Everett Wier and members Peggy...
West Point receives favorable audit, discusses placement of food pantry
CPA Tony Turbyfill (left), of Segroves & Brewer, PC, goes over the Town's audit with the West Point Town Council during its meeting Monday...
Berlin swears in 5th and final council member
Bud Reed is sworn in to the Berlin Town Council, Place 5 by Notary Jane Bates during the Berlin Town Council's August meeting Monday...
Colony council looks to future development for the town
The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening discussed plans for town development. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
COLONY - On Tuesday evening, the Colony Town...
Vinemont council approves changes to community center rental pricing
Vinemont Town Council members discuss town business during Tuesday night’s meeting. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
VINEMONT – Tuesday evening, members of the Vinemont Town...
Gudger steps down; Jenny Folsom now Cullman City Council president
Garlan Gudger passes the gavel to Dr. Jenny Folsom at Monday night's Cullman City Council meeting. Alabama Senator-elect Gudger stepped down as president of...
Nuss appointed to Hanceville City Council
Jimmie Nuss, left, is sworn into office by Hanceville City Clerk Tania Wilcox Thursday evening. Nuss is filling the council seat left vacant by...
Dodge City discusses little pantry, construction project
Members of the Dodge City Town Council discuss a payment issue with members of a business during Thursday’s town council meeting. (Hayden Hyatt for...
Holly Pond council votes to remove rumble strips in favor of...
A citizen of Holly Pond (bottom right) speaks to Holly Pond council members during their monthly meeting at the Guy Hunt Library & Museum...
Dangerous intersection petition with more than 2,700 signatures presented to Fairview...
The final petition to have a four-way stop installed at the intersection of Alabama Highway 69 and Wesley Avenue was nearly two inches thick....
Planning commission paves way for new housing, Yutaka expansion
The City of Cullman Planning Commission meets in the Cullman City Hall auditorium at 5:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month. The...
Hanceville City Council says tearful farewell to Councilwoman Sharon Porter
Left to right: Hanceville Mayor Pro Tem Jimmy Sawyer, Councilman Charles Wilson, Councilwoman Kim Brown, Councilwoman Sharon Porter and Councilman Justin Pruett. Porter was...
CARTS driver wins national award; commission rejects FEMA project
Wade Hancock (center), a Cullman Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) driver, is presented with a certificate of achievement for his performance during the 2018...
Good Hope amends alcohol ordinance to attract new business
The Good Hope City Council (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council Monday night approved a change to the...
Cullman Co. Commissioner Kerry Watson graduate of Alabama Local Government Training...
Kerry Watson (courtesy photo)
AUBURN - The Government and Economic Development Institute at Auburn University is delighted to announce that Cullman County Commissioner Kerry Watson...
Garden City takes action after more than $5K stolen, considers re-establishing...
Garden City Town Council (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
GARDEN CITY - Last week, Garden City received an unpleasant surprise: someone cashed three fraudulent checks...
Berlin Town Council continues building municipality at 2nd meeting
Mayor Patrick Bates (left), speaks to Berlin town council members during their second meeting since incorporation. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
BERLIN – Monday night,...
Cullman City Council acts on Hwy. 157 expansion, Brunner Street improvement
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council voted to pursue grants to expand or complete two area improvement projects, along with numerous...
Hanceville council moves to establish veteran banner program
Juanita Culler, organizer of the veteran banner program in Arley, speaks to Hanceville City Council members during Thursday’s meeting. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
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Vinemont council talks baby changing tables, new employee, holiday closure
Councilwoman Shirley Arnett and Mayor Radginal Dodson discuss town business during Tuesday night’s Vinemont Town Council meeting. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
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Colony awards bid for community storm shelter
Cullman County Economic Development Director Cherrie Haney explains terms of the storm shelter bids to the Colony Town Council. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
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Cullman EMA’s Little wins Pat Neuhauser award
Left to right: Commissioner Kerry Watson, Cullman County EMA Director Phyllis Little, Commissioner Garry Marchman and Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker. Little was awarded the...
Good Hope council adjusts AGCOR land title, investment
Councilmembers Maxie Jones and John Harris with Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council...
Holly Pond talks paving, lights, Brooklyn Road
The Holly Pond Town Council (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Town Council discussed leveling and resurfacing projects for several...
Baileyton Town Council faces challenge over senior center bus
The Baileyton Town Council (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
BAILEYTON - On Monday evening, the Baileyton Town Council held its regular meeting, dealing with a...
Porter resigns from Hanceville council; tractor show Saturday
Hanceville City Council members discuss council business during Thursday’s meeting at Hanceville City Hall. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE – The Hanceville City Council...
Cullman council approves special events, recognizes police officers
Officer Jack Springer shakes hands with Councilman Andy Page after being recognized for 50 years of service with the Cullman Police Department at this...
County settles with Werner Enterprises over bridge damages
The Cullman County Commission met Tuesday morning. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission Tuesday morning settled with transportation and logistics...
History made: Berlin holds first town council meeting
Berlin’s first government: (L-R) Councilmen Don Bates, Matthew Blair, Jimmy Quick and Donald Gunter with Mayor Patrick Bates (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
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Good Hope steps closer to ordinance affecting CR 437
The Good Hope City Council meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - A brief...
Garden City announces Freedom Celebration, upcoming paving projects
The Garden City Town Council meets on the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
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West Point launching food pantry; pre-conference set for Hwy. 157 turn...
The West Point Town Council on Monday night discussed the Town’s upcoming food pantry. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
WEST POINT - The West Point...
Hanceville Council talks solar energy, community improvement projects
Wallace State’s Kristi Barnett addressed the Hanceville City Council about the school’s community garden project. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - At its regular...
Vinemont receives clean financial audit
The Vinemont Town Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. (Andrew Cryer for The Tribune)
VINEMONT - The Vinemont Town...
Colony votes to establish a Carpenter’s Cabinet food pantry
The Colony Town Council welcomed representatives from Quality of Life Health Services and Carpenter’s Cabinet to its meeting Tuesday evening. (W.C. Mann for The...
Cullman Commission passes resolution to increase local mental health services
WellStone Behavioral Health COO Chris Van Dyke speaks about the Stepping Up Initiative at Tuesday's Cullman County Commission meeting. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
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Good Hope moves to encourage development on County Road 437, recognizes...
The Good Hope City Council recognized the Good Hope Fishing Team for its performance at the state tournament. Good Hope took second place at...
Busy meeting: Cullman names Technology Village director, approves deteriorated properties ordinance
Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer with the new Technology Village Director John Wessel (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman City...
City of Cullman names John Wessel director of new Technology Village
Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer with new Technology Village Cullman Director John Wessel (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
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Holly Pond council hears school AC concerns, talks temporary replacement worker
J.B. Williams proposed a plan to get air conditioning for the school gyms. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
HOLLY POND - The June meeting of...
Baileyton awards bid for 2 storm shelters
The Baileyton Town Council met this week. (Andrew Cryer for The Tribune)
BAILEYTON - The Baileyton Town Council met this week to continue discussion of...
City of Cullman makes donation to American Legion Boys, Girls State...
Pictured, L-R: Becky Barnard, Diane Reid, Don Reid and Mayor Woody Jacobs
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Thursday presented an appropriation check to...
Cullman council awards $376K bid to renovate Heritage Park soccer field;...
CP&R Executive Director Nathan Anderson’s family came with him to hear the good news and hang with council members Wednesday night. Left to right:...
City planning commission OKs next phase of construction in controversial subdivision
Photo taken Monday, June 4 shows that displaced earth under sunken pavement appears to have pushed up these curbing/gutter slabs at two locations in...
CCCDC awards $184K in grants, including $50K each for Good Hope...
Good Hope High School received a $50,000 grant from the Cullman County Community Development Commission Thursday night for a new HVAC system for the...
Ribbon cut on new City of Cullman Water Department facility
The ribbon was cut on the new City of Cullman Water Department facility on Thursday, May 24, 2018. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
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Colony removes long-absent member, nails down summer plans, recognizes Mayor Donnis...
Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth displays the certificate he received for completing the Satcher Health Leadership Institute’s Healthy Communities Initiative Program at the Morehouse School...
Garden City approves changes to water rates
The Garden City Town Council this week approved an ordinance that changes water rates. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
GARDEN CITY - The Garden City...
County recognizes Davenport, applies for $12M BUILD grant for road repairs
Commissioner Garry Marchman, Commissioner Kerry Watson, Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Doug Davenport and Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker at Tuesday’s Cullman County Commission...
West Point awards bid for turn lane
The West Point Town Council met this week and awarded the bid for the long-awaited Alabama Highway 157 turn lane to T&K Construction. (Nick...
City of Cullman Street Department cuts ribbon on new facility
Pictured L-R: Police Chief Kenny Culpepper, IT Systems Technician Christina Thomas, Assistant IT Director Jacob Smith, IT Systems Technician Allen Handley, Street Sign Shop...
Cullman council recognizes local champions, considers measure to deal with deteriorated...
Cullman Gymnastics and Cheer Academy’s Xtreme Allstars cheerleading team was recognized for a national championship and CGCA’s first undefeated competition season. (W.C. Mann for...
Good Hope continues to move forward on AGCOR Steel
The Good Hope City Council passed a resolution Monday night to allow Mayor Jerry Bartlett to apply for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)...
Baileyton council addresses dangerous intersection
Baileyton Town Council (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
BAILEYTON - The Town of Baileyton is taking steps to make what it says is a dangerous...
Colony steps back from removal of councilman, moves forward on storm...
Library Aide Brenda Johnson has replaced Town Clerk Patricia Ponder as Colony town librarian, and the library’s hours have changed. The library is pictured...
Cullman council gets earful from Heritage Village residents, honors retiring firefighter
Retiring firefighter Terry Gamble was commended by Councilman Andy Page and Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Brian Bradberry for 25 years of service before his...
Fairview council donates funds to summer program, discusses softball complex
The Fairview Town Council meets on the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at Fairview Town Hall. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
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Cullman Planning Commission recommends ordinance to streamline actions on deteriorated properties
Cullman City Attorney Roy Williams speaks to the Planning Commission about the proposed ordinance to respond to deteriorated properties. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
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Colony pursues storm shelter, prepares for summer enrichment program
At its meeting Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council heard about plans for its second Summer Enrichment Program and took the next step toward...
Good Hope awards bid for new pump station ahead of AGCOR...
The Good Hope City Council awarded a bid for engineering services for a new pump station to CDG Engineers & Associates, Inc. Monday night....
Cullman City Council honors fire chief Edward Reinhardt; city revenues up...
Billy Atchison, left, a fire equipment supplier, stopped by to honor Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Edward Reinhardt, right, and present him a few tokens...
‘Relay for Life Day’ proclaimed in Cullman
Pictured L-R: Michelle Kimbrough, Haley Marecle, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Gail Crutchfield and Linda Walker
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Friday proclaimed May 4,...
Jacobs proclaims April ‘Autism Awareness Month’ in Cullman
Left to right: Rhonda Davis, Amy Kampis, John Harper Kampis, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Jordan Davis, Stormi Brock and Penny Brock
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody...
Garden City cites 2 businesses for multiple violations; pay-per-call system planned...
The Garden City Town Council meets on the third Monday of each month. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
GARDEN CITY - The Garden City Town...
Jacobs proclaims April 8-14 ‘National Library Week’ in Cullman
Pictured are Cullman County Public Library System Director Sharon Townson and Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs.
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Tuesday proclaimed the...
Construction of Academy Sports pushed to 2020; Cullman declares State of...
The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved the extension date for the beginning of the construction of Academy Sports and Outdoors to July...
Good Hope mulls specialized business licenses for peddlers
The Good Hope City Council / Nick Griffin for The Tribune
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council, at its regular meeting Monday night,...
Holly Pond council talks storm shelter, licenses and new sidewalks
The Holly Pond Town Council met on Monday evening. / Nick Griffin for The Tribune
HOLLY POND - Circuit Court Judge Martha Williams, Probate Judge...
County Commission chooses Craft & Associates for storm repairs
The Cullman County Commission held a special-called meeting on Monday to pick a company to repair storm-damaged buildings. / W.C. Mann for The Tribune
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Mayor proclaims ‘MS Awareness Month’ in Cullman; Walk MS scheduled for...
Pictured, left to right, are: Deb Bower, Ron Seybold, Jennifer Caudle, Scott Cooley, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Dr. Christopher LaGanke, Sheila Edwards, Gena Hamilton and...
Mayor Jacobs joins Cullman County in proclaiming April ‘Child Abuse Prevention...
Pictured, left to right: Haley Gains, Liana Hill, Kaylee Proctor, Gail Swafford, Blakely Hopper, Jill Herring, and Tyler Newman (all from Brooks’ Place); Mayor...
Mayor Jacobs proclaims April 2-8 ‘Public Health Week’ in Cullman
Pictured left to right are Judy Smith, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Anita Batemon and Rachel Sullenger.
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has officially proclaimed the...
AGCOR Steel move clears final hurdle; Cullman Council addresses storm damage
CEDA Director Dale Greer congratulates AGCOR’s Zac Smith after the passage of the 772 resolution. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - AGCOR Steel will remain in...
Cullman city leaders visit D.C. for Congressional City Conference
Brian Dove (Cullman-Jefferson Gas), Dale Greer (CEDA), Larraine Greer, Susan Eller (CEDA), Council President Garlan Gudger Mike Manning (Cullman Power Board), Jamie...
Hanceville council grapples with closing of city pool; estimate for splash...
The Hanceville City Council spent most of its meeting discussing the fate of the city’s public pool. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - At Thursday evening’s...
Cullman mayor releases preliminary city property storm damage list
Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs / photo courtesy of the City of Cullman
CULLMAN - On Thursday afternoon, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs shared a preliminary listing...
Hanceville completes phase 1 of ACE accreditation
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail introduces Joey Hester, who heads up the city’s ACE team, at Tuesday's meeting. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - The city of...
