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Trussville honors firefighter and police promotions; council highlights community events
Summary
The council recognized promotions in the Fire and Police departments, noted committee updates including renovation plans and Memorial Day activities, and previewed community events such as Plan-A-Palooza and the library's summer reading kickoff.
President Pro Tem Brian Jackson recognized Fire Chief Tim Shotts, who announced promotions of Firefighter Paramedics Hunter Reid and Michael Tucker to fire lieutenant; the council recessed for photos and applause. Mayor Ben Short and Police Chief Dave Morrette then announced promotions of Officers Tony Armstrong and Stan Kennedy to corporal; the council recessed for pictures.
Committee and councilor reports included Councilor Horton thanking first responders and noting a planned partial renovation at Jim & Nick’s BBQ pending Design Review approval; Councilor Miller said the Veterans Committee currently lacks a quorum but will unveil new busts at the Memorial Day program and pointed to upcoming ACTA performances July 9-19; Councilor Farr highlighted Chamber awards received by Heather Weems and Melissa Walker and announced the library’s summer reading kickoff on May 29 featuring a petting zoo. Councilor Jackson relayed Beautification Committee nomination deadlines and local high school sports updates. Mayor Short confirmed Plan-A-Palooza dates, congratulated the teams, and withdrew a request to reschedule the June 9 meeting.
No public comments were recorded and the council adjourned at 5:58 p.m.
