Ohatchee, AL – The Town of Ohatchee held its regular council meeting Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, with the council voting on several agenda items, including a new restaurant’s liquor license application, a waterline reimbursement agreement, and multiple resolutions related to town equipment and public safety needs.
Council members first approved the work session and minutes from the Dec. 9, 2025, meeting.
New restaurant liquor license application approved
The council approved a restaurant retail liquor license application for Oh Sherri Pub – Ohatchee. Town officials noted the application must be approved by the town before it can move forward to the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board for review.
Resolution approves rapid response vehicle purchase amount
The council approved Resolution R-26-01-01, which confirmed the purchase amount for a 2026 Silverado 1500 4×4 to be used as a rapid response vehicle, including planned upfitting and identification wrap. Town officials indicated additional details will be provided separately. *more details in a standalone article
Chickasaw Trail water extension reimbursement approved
Council approved Resolution R-26-01-02, authorizing the mayor to reimburse $3,789.50 to Warren Nunmelly related to a water extension on Chickasaw Trail. Discussion during the work session described the reimbursement as related to materials costs tied to a waterline extension.
Surplus equipment list approved
Council approved Resolution R-26-01-03 to surplus multiple items, including heavy equipment, vehicles, trailers, generators, radios, cameras, and other equipment. The list included items such as a Caterpillar 130G motor grader, John Deere 450E crawler dozer, several vehicles and trailers, Motorola radios, Axon Body 2 cameras, and a military tent/HVAC unit. Town officials stated some items had already been sold or transferred, with others expected to be sold.
Coroner and medical examiner address council during work session
During the work session, Calhoun County Coroner Pat Brown and Medical Examiner Dr. Josh Williams addressed the mayor and council regarding emergency response operations and the rapid response program. They discussed the partnership role and oversight structure connected to the program.
Additional discussion and action items
Council members also discussed adding a “public safety director” title for the police chief, describing it as a designation intended to support grant work, with no pay increase discussed. Officials indicated that item would be brought back at a future meeting.
In another action taken before adjournment, the council voted to approve the purchase of a Motorola portable radio for the rapid response program, with a motion setting a not-to-exceed amount of $8,000 and noting the final resolution would be presented at a subsequent meeting.
The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.
