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Andalusia council appoints Hazel Griffin to mental health board, names Heritage Park lake 'Lake Sylvia' and presents honors
Summary
At a brief October meeting the Andalusia City Council approved minutes, appointed Hazel Griffin to the South Central Alabama Mental Health Board, adopted Resolution No. 2025-37 naming the Heritage Park water feature 'Lake Sylvia,' and issued proclamations recognizing an officer and outgoing councilmember Hazel Griffin.
The Andalusia City Council at a short October meeting unanimously approved routine minutes, appointed Councilmember Hazel Griffin to fill a vacancy on the South Central Alabama Mental Health Board, adopted a resolution naming the downtown Heritage Park water feature "Lake Sylvia," and issued proclamations honoring an officer and outgoing councilmember Hazel Griffin.
Mayor Earl V. Johnson opened the meeting by asking the council to approve the minutes of the Oct. 7, 2025, meeting. Councilmember Mount moved to approve the minutes; Councilmember Nicks seconded, and the council approved the minutes by voice vote.
The council then considered board and committee appointments. Mayor Johnson nominated Hazel Griffin to serve as the city's appointment to the South Central Alabama Mental Health Board vacancy. With no other nominations, the council voted by raised hands and by acclamation to confirm Griffin. The mayor then presented Griffin with a proclamation recognizing her selection and later presented a separate proclamation honoring her 17 years of consecutive service on the Andalusia City Council. The proclamation noted Griffin was first elected in 2008 and that her initial victory came by one vote.
Mayor Johnson also read Resolution No. 2025-37, a resolution to name the water feature at Heritage Park in downtown Andalusia. The resolution states the city is nearing completion of the first phase of development for Heritage Park and recognizes Sylvia Johnson, identified in the resolution as the city's first lady, for her years of service. By acclamation the council adopted the resolution, which designates the park's lake as "Lake Sylvia."
The mayor read two proclamations after the formal business. One recognized an Andalusia police officer identified in the proclamation as Officer Zach Wallace for his actions on Oct. 11, 2025, at a youth football game at Strachan High School. Mayor Johnson said Wallace "was able to disarm the man with a gun, risking his own life," and presented a proclamation and thanks on behalf of the council. The other proclamation honored Hazel Griffin on her final meeting after 17 years of service; the mayor presented flowers and the council expressed appreciation.
The council also reminded residents that city trick-or-treat hours will be Thursday, Oct. 30, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., under an ordinance adopted in 2007 that sets hours when Halloween falls on certain days.
With no further business, the mayor adjourned the meeting.
