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Trussville council approves library proclamation, traffic permits, SWAT gear and school board reappointment 4-1
Summary
At its April 14 meeting the Trussville City Council unanimously approved a library proclamation and two infrastructure/public-safety resolutions, and approved two education-related resolutions (term-limits amendment and reappointment of Sherrye Tolbert) by 4-1 votes; auditor Joe Chapman delivered a clean FY2025 opinion.
The Trussville City Council on April 14 approved a set of consent and regular-agenda items, heard the city auditor’s FY2025 report and voted 4-1 to reappoint Sherrye Tolbert to the City Board of Education.
In votes taken at the City Hall Annex, the council unanimously approved the March 19 minutes and an 11-item consent agenda. The council also adopted a proclamation declaring April 19–25 National Library Week and introduced incoming Library Director Michelle Hamrick, who begins April 20. The proclamation passed unanimously as Proclamation No. 2026-13.
Votes at a glance
- Proclamation No. 2026-13 (National Library Week): approved unanimously. - Resolution No. 2026-24 (two Main Street traffic-signal permits related to incoming retail development): approved unanimously. - Resolution No. 2026-25 (purchase of protective gear and equipment for 12 Police SWAT members — >$37,600; public-safety bid exception): approved unanimously. - Resolution No. 2026-26 (amendment to term-limits policy for appointed school board members): approved 4-1 (Councilor Jim Miller dissenting). - Resolution No. 2026-27 (reappointment of incumbent Sherrye Tolbert to the City Board of Education): approved 4-1 (Miller dissenting).
City auditor Joe Chapman delivered the FY2025 audit and reported a clean opinion. Chapman told the council revenues and net income increased compared with FY2024 and that the city spent substantially less on capital outlays; he also referenced recent land sales and a one-time transfer of trust funds to the school system. Councilors had no questions at the meeting and said they would review the audit packet ahead of formal consideration at a future session.
During the Tolbert reappointment discussion, Councilor Brian Jackson moved the reappointment and Councilor Jim Miller seconded; Miller then explained his reasons for opposing the reappointment on the record, while President Jaime Melton Anderson and Dr. Steve Ward, the school superintendent, expressed support for Tolbert. The motion passed 4-1.
Committee reports and community notices included updates on Main Street construction and landscaping, the Active Transportation comprehensive plan (which still needs funding), plans for a modest July 4 parade and several community events and fundraisers. President Anderson noted Leadership Trussville’s upcoming graduation and encouraged applications for the next class.
The council adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
