Piedmont City Council Addresses Unsafe Properties, Budget Concerns, and Community Issues During Regular Meeting
Piedmont, AL– The Piedmont City Council approved funding measures, addressed unsafe properties, and discussed ongoing concerns about budgeting practices and school traffic safety during its regular meeting Tuesday evening. Council members approved two resolutions targeting unsafe structures within the city. One property on North Center Avenue will be demolished after the owner paid the city […]
Piedmont Council Plans Parks & Rec Leadership Search, Advances Ecotourism and City Projects
PIEDMONT, AL – The Piedmont City Council addressed a wide range of city business Tuesday night, including preparations to replace the city’s Parks and Recreation Director, who is resigning effective April 1. City officials announced plans to begin advertising for a new Parks and Recreation Director. The position will be posted for 10 to 14 days […]
Piedmont City Council Advances Road Vacation Process, Reviews Park Grant Application
PIEDMONT, AL – The Piedmont City Council met Tuesday evening for its regularly scheduled meeting, opening with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance before addressing city business. Council members approved the minutes from the previous meeting and authorized payment of city bills totaling $221,435.02. In new business, the council reviewed a petition to vacate a portion […]
Piedmont City Council Reviews Winter Storm Preparedness, Public Safety Activity, and Major Infrastructure Plans
PIEDMONT, AL – Piedmont city leaders addressed a wide range of issues during Tuesday evening’s City Council meeting, including winter weather preparedness, public safety activity, infrastructure planning, grant applications, and ongoing city operations. A significant portion of the meeting focused on preparing for a potential winter weather event that could impact the city and surrounding areas. […]
Piedmont City Council Approves Municipal Court Diversion Program, Appoints New City Clerk
PIEDMONT, AL – The Piedmont City Council approved a new municipal court pre-trial diversion program and appointed a new city clerk during its regular meeting Tuesday evening. Council members voted to adopt Ordinance No. 644, establishing a voluntary pre-trial diversion program in Piedmont Municipal Court. City officials said the program will give eligible defendants an […]
Piedmont Council Adjusts Parade Route, Advances Court Diversion Plan
Piedmont, AL – The Piedmont City Council worked through a busy agenda Tuesday night, including action on the city’s holiday schedule and a route change for this week’s Christmas parade. The Council held the first reading of Ordinance 644, which would create a pre-trial diversion program for the Municipal Court. A vote is expected at […]
Piedmont City Council Approves Final Payments and Honors Longtime Public Servants as Leadership Transitions
Tuesday evening was the last City Council of Mayor Bill Baker’s term. He did not seek reelection during Municipal Election in August. Baker has been Mayor for 13 years. He gave the Council Members a letter stating he had enjoyed serving the City for the past 34 years as Mayor and before that as City […]
Piedmont Fire and Piedmont Police Receive Grants – Piedmont City Council Meeting
During the regular meeting of the Piedmont City Council Tuesday evening, Fire Chief Todd Kirkland informed that Council his Department had been approved for a Grant in the amount of $13,934 from the Coosa Valley RC&D Council. The funds will be used to purchase furniture for the Scout Hut which the department is renovating to […]
Piedmont Commits To Million Dollar Sewer Project and New Garbage Truck
Piedmont, AL – During the Piedmont City Council meeting on Tuesday, the Council heard from Byrian Watts, Water, Gas, and Sewer Manager, about the need to upgrade the sewer system along the By Pass. The total project is just over one million dollars. Watts ask the Council to adopt a resolution to commit to the […]
Piedmont City Council Approves Purchases and Resolutions
Piedmont- The Piedmont City Council approved the purchase of 427 garbage cans during the Council meeting Tuesday evening. City Clerk, Carl Hinton, told the Council they got a lower rate per can cost if they bought a truck load. The total cost with shipping is $27,147. Several resolutions were adopted including on endorsing the Daniel […]