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Hartselle council approves routine landscaping contract, names ALM delegates and hears public comments on youth programs and property compliance
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Council authorized a $6,000-per-year landscaping contract for the municipal building, appointed ALM convention delegates and alternates, tabled a library surplus item, announced hiring and local events, and heard public comments including a banquet invitation and a summer day camp proposal.
At its March 10, 2026 meeting, the Hartselle City Council approved several routine items and heard public comments from residents about youth programming and a property-compliance question.
Mayor Missy Evans reviewed a one‑year renewal with Hannah’s Lawn and Landscaping, Inc. for grounds maintenance at the municipal building at a cost of $6,000.00 per year; Council Member Mike Swafford moved to authorize the mayor to sign the agreement, Council Member Sherry Yeager seconded, and the motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The council also appointed Sherry Yeager as the city’s voting delegate to the Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM) Convention; Mike Swafford was named first alternate and Virginia Alexander second alternate. Those motions carried unanimously.
An item to declare library items surplus was tabled because the descriptive memo was not distributed to council members. During announcements Mayor Evans said the city is hiring Aquatics Center summer staff, provided brief updates on the Library and Event Center and on plans for a 250th American Birthday celebration at Sparkman Park, noted the Strategic Plan is moving forward and said Public Works will soon receive a new garbage truck. Council Member Austin Baker thanked first responders and said he looks forward to serving on the Library and Venue Center committee.
During public comment, George Hearring invited the mayor and council to a fundraising banquet on April 25 at the Tabernacle to benefit after-school care. Jon Pittman asked the council to consider a summer day camp proposal at the Sparkman Civic Center. Jim Davis asked for guidance on bringing a storage/shipping container on his property into compliance with city ordinances; City Attorney Larry Madison advised Davis to make an appointment with Development Director Jeremy Griffith and said any changes must start with the Planning Commission.
No votes were recorded on the public-comment items; council took no immediate action on the banquet or day camp proposal during the meeting.