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Trussville council approves property sales, annexation and multiple resolutions in final October meeting
Summary
At its Oct. 28 meeting the Trussville City Council declared city property surplus, authorized a sale of 400 Main Street, approved annexation of two Aniston Avenue parcels, extended an early-retirement incentive, and approved several surplus-asset and development resolutions.
Trussville — The Trussville City Council on Oct. 28 voted to declare city-owned property surplus, authorize its sale, approve the annexation of two properties on Aniston Avenue and adopt a string of resolutions affecting city assets and personnel programs.
Council suspended the rules and approved Ordinance 2025-030 ADM to declare the former Chamber building at 400 Main Street surplus, then approved Ordinance 2025-031 ADM authorizing the mayor to sign a purchase agreement for the property. Council discussion said Trust Gas and Water is offering alternate space for the Chamber and the sale follows a recent offer from a buyer identified in the record as IMP/MD LLC. The clerk recorded roll-call “yes” votes from President Taylor, Councilor Anderson and Councilor Cook.
The council also approved Ordinance 2025-32-N to annex 611 and 617 Aniston Avenue with stipulations discussed at a prior workshop. Councilors said the annexation comes with zoning conditions reviewed at the workshop.
On personnel and asset matters, the council adopted Resolution 2025-50 extending previously authorized early-retirement incentives for eligible city employees through March 1, 2026, and approved Resolution 2025-51 to declare various assets at the former Goldfish Chicken plant surplus. Councilors then approved Resolution 2025-52 authorizing a real-estate sales agreement with Blackwater Development Company for parcels listed in the resolution; a councilor noted a sale price of $75,000 per acre for one parcel during discussion. All motions on these items passed by voice vote or unanimous roll call.
Business licensing matters included a public hearing and subsequent approval of Resolution 2025-53 to grant an additional alcohol license to the Silos Golf Club after applicant Scott Barnett described the license transfer and the club’s responsible-vendor training.
Other routine actions on the consent agenda included interim appointments to the Planning & Zoning Commission: Wayne Taylor (interim through Dec. 31, 2025) succeeding Ralph Robson, and Mildred Reed (term beginning June 1, 2026). Those consent items passed without recorded opposition.
The council’s actions this session affect municipal property holdings and near-term development plans, and the extended retirement incentive will remain available to eligible employees through early 2026. Council members said staff will follow up with details on sale closings, annexation stipulations and surplus-asset disposition.
Votes at a glance: • Ordinance 2025-030 ADM (declare 400 Main St. surplus): approved (roll call: President Taylor, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Cook — yes). • Ordinance 2025-031 ADM (authorize sale of 400 Main St.): approved (roll call: President Taylor, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Cook — yes). • Ordinance 2025-32-N (annexation of 611 & 617 Aniston Ave.): approved (roll call recorded as yes). • Resolution 2025-50 (extend early-retirement incentives): approved (voice vote). • Resolution 2025-51 (declare Goldfish Chicken plant assets surplus): approved (voice vote). • Resolution 2025-52 (authorize sale to Blackwater Development Company): approved (voice vote; sale price noted in discussion). • Resolution 2025-53 (additional alcohol license for Silos Golf Club): approved (voice vote).
The council also approved several proclamations and held public-comment periods; follow-up staff reports were requested for a resident complaint about construction access and for details on property-sale timelines. The meeting adjourned following final comments and a motion to close.
