Decatur City Council approves alcohol license and multiple resolutions for infrastructure projects

The Decatur City Council meeting on July 8, 2025, focused on several resolutions and approvals that will impact local businesses and infrastructure. Key discussions included the approval of an alcohol beverage license for YMC Enterprises LLC, operating as Hampton Inn and Suites, allowing on-premise beer and wine sales at their location on Courtyard Circle.

The council also authorized the mayor to submit a consolidated plan to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the years 2025 through 2029, along with the annual action plan for 2025. This plan is crucial for securing federal funding for local housing initiatives.

Additional resolutions included the approval of vacation requests for portions of Grove Street and Sycamore Street, both related to McIntyre Lehi and Gobble Flight Lumber Company. The council declared certain equipment surplus, approved lighting replacements at the Point Mallard Event Center parking lot, and authorized a transfer of funds for the purchase of a new truck.

Other significant approvals involved extending the public sanitary sewer system, securing right-of-way agreements for the Decatur Recreation Center, and funding for the Morgan County Farmers Market parking. The council also approved a utility proposal for high-mass lighting at the intersections of I-565 and I-65, as well as a change order for roadway lighting rehabilitation on SR 28.

In addition, Drake Montgomery was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Board, with a term set to expire on January 1, 2028. The meeting concluded with a reminder for the council to reconvene at 6 PM for further discussions. These decisions reflect the council's ongoing commitment to enhancing local services and infrastructure in Decatur.