Haleyville City Council Meeting November 3, 2025

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The Haleyville City Council met for its regular meeting at 6:00 pm on Monday, November 3, 2025 with all members present. This is the first meeting of the council elected this year, Mayor Ray Boshell and council members Todd Barton, Colton Corum, Cade Lewis, Brian Berry, and Julie “Boo” Brooks.

The council unanimously passed the following ordinances and resolutions unless otherwise noted.  These are included in their entirety at the end of this article.

• Adopt Ordinance 25-02: Order of Procedure of meetings of the city council
• Appoint Councilmember Julie “Boo” Brooks as Mayor Pro Tempore
• Appoint Christy Harbin as City Clerk
• Appoint Jonathan Lowe as City Judge
• Appoint Evan Hargett as City Prosecutor
• Appoint John McReynolds as City Attorney (Todd Barton abstained)
• Appoint Mayor Ray Boshell to the Northwest Alabama Gas Board (Mayor Boshell abstained)
• Approved depository relationship, Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore authorized to write checks on city accounts (Mayor Boshell and Boo Brooks abstained)
• Appoint Rodney Lewis as Police Chief (Cade Lewis abstained)
• Create Position: Director of Public Works, with a salary of $135,000 per year, and authorize Mayor Boshell to interview and hire
• Create Position: K9 Officer in Haleyville Police Department (Cade Lewis abstained)
• Create Position: IT Director, with salary of $55,000 per year, and authorize city clerk to interview and hire (Mayor Boshell abstained)
• Advertise for the position of Fire Chief, and allow Mayor Boshell to interview and hire
• Raise for all full time city employees in the amount of $2 per hour
• Approve salary adjustments for Department Heads
• Adopt Ordinance 25-03: Animal Control Ordinance
• Approve Board Appointments (Cade Lewis, Mayor Boshell, and Brian Berry abstained)

The next regular meeting will be held November 17, 2025 at 5:30 pm.

 

 

 

ORDINANCE #2025-02

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF HALEYVILLE, ALABAMA, THAT THE ORDER OF PROCEDURE IN ALL INSTANCES FOR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. That the rules of order of procedure herein contained shall govern deliberations and meetings of the council of Haleyville, Alabama.

SECTION 2. Regular Meetings of the Council shall be held on the following dates: The First and Third Monday of each month.

SECTION 3. Special Meetings may be held at the call of the Mayor by serving notice on each member of the Council not less than twenty-four hours before the time set for such Special Meetings; or Special Meetings may be held as provided by Section 11-43-50 of the Code of Alabama, 1975, whenever two council members request in writing the presiding officer call such meeting; upon the failure or refusal of the presiding officer to call such meeting when requested, the two council members making the request shall have the right to call such meeting. Notice of all special meetings shall be posted on a bulletin board accessible to the public 24 hours prior to such meetings.

SECTION 4. A quorum shall be determined as provided by Section 11-43-48 of the Code of Alabama, 1975.

SECTION 5. All regular meetings shall convene at 5:30 P.M. at the City Hall and all meetings, regular and special, shall be open to the public.

SECTION 6. Following shall be the order of business, as applicable:
1. A call to order
2. Roll Call
3. Reading and approval of the minutes of the previous meeting
4. Reports of Standing Committees
5. Reports of Special Committees
6. Reports of Officers
7. Reading of petitions, applications, complaints, appeals, communications, etc.
8. Auditing accounts
9. Resolutions, ordinances, orders, and other business
10. Public comment

SECTION 7. No member shall speak more than twice on the same subject without permission of the presiding officer.

SECTION 8. No person, not a member of the Council, shall be allowed to address the same while in session without permission of the presiding officer.

SECTION 9. Every officer, whose duty it is to report at the Regular Meetings of the Council, who shall be in default thereof, may be fined at the discretion of the Council.

SECTION 10. Motions shall be reduced to writing when required by the presiding officer of the Council or any member of the Council. All ordinances shall be in writing and resolutions may be presented orally and later reduced to writing.

SECTION 11. Motions to reconsider must be by a member who previously voted with the majority, and must be made at the same or next succeeding meeting of the Council.

SECTION 12. Whenever it shall be required by one or more members, the “yeas” and “nays” shall be recorded; and any member may call for a division on any question.

SECTION 13. All questions of order shall be decided by the presiding officer of the Council with the right to appeal to the Council by any member.

SECTION 14. The presiding officer of the Council may, at his discretion, call any member to take the chair, to allow him to address the Council, make a motion, or discuss any other matter at issue.

SECTION 15. Motions to lay any matter on the table shall be in order; and on all questions, the last amendment, the most distant day, and the largest sum shall be put first.

SECTION 16. All meetings of the Council shall be open to the public, except when the council meets in executive session as authorized by state law.

SECTION 17. The council may meet in executive session only for those purposes authorized by state law. When a councilmember makes a motion to go into executive session for an enumerated purpose, the presiding officer shall put the motion to a vote. If a majority of the council shall vote in favor of the motion to go into executive session, the body shall then move into executive session to discuss the matter for which the executive session was called. No action may be taken in an executive session. When the discussion has been completed, the council shall resume its deliberations in public.

SECTION 18. A motion for adjournment shall always be in order.

SECTION 19. The rules of the Council may be altered, amended or temporarily suspended by a vote of two-thirds of the members present.

SECTION 20. The chairman of each respective committee, or the council member acting for him in his place, shall submit or make all reports to the Council when so requested by the presiding officer or any member of the council.

SECTION 21. All ordinances, resolutions or propositions submitted to the Council which require the expenditure of any money shall lie over until the next regular meeting; provided, that such ordinances, resolutions, or propositions may be considered earlier by unanimous consent of the Council; and provided further, that this rule shall not apply to the current operating expenses of the City, or contracts previously made with, or regular salaries of officers, or wages of employees of the City.

SECTION 22. The Clerk, Engineer, Attorney, and Chief of Police, and such other officers or employees of the City of Haleyville shall, when requested, attend all meetings of the Council and shall remain in the council room for such length of time as the Council may direct.

SECTION 23. No ordinance or resolution of a permanent nature shall be adopted at the meeting at which it is introduced unless unanimous consent be obtained for the immediate consideration of such ordinance or resolution, such consent shall be by roll call and the vote thereon spread on the minutes.

SECTION 24. Repealer. That ordinance # 589, 829, 2006-10, 2008-07, 2012-11, and all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.

SECTION 25. Robert’s Rules of Order is hereby adopted as the rules of the procedure for this council in those situations which cannot be resolved by the rules set out in this ordinance.

SECTION 26. This ordinance shall go into effect upon the passage and publication as required by law, in the Northwest Alabamian Newspaper.

SECTION 27. Severability. That all prior ordinances and sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, then such ruling shall not affect any other paragraphs and sections, since the same would have been enacted by the municipality council without the incorporation of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section.
of this ordinance are hereby repealed.

Adopted and approved this 3rd day of November 2025.

 

 

 

ORDINANCE NO. 2025-03

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HALEYVILLE, ALABAMA AS FOLLOWS:

WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Haleyville wishes to repeal the current provisions relating to animal control and adopt new requirements regulating animal control in the City of Haleyville, and

WHEREAS, animals can and sometimes do create a public nuisance, and

WHEREAS, such conditions are a menace to the safety and well-being of the citizens of Haleyville, Alabama, and

WHEREAS, such conditions are contrary to Alabama State Law,

WHEREAS, such conditions are pursuant to the authority granted to municipalities under Ala. Code §11-45-1, and incorporates by reference the Alabama Dangerous Dog Procedure Act (Emily’s Law, Act 2018-182, codified at Ala. Code §3-6A-1 et seq.).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HALEYVILLE, ALABAMA:

SECTION I. That Ordinance #2025-03 of the City of Haleyville and any ordinance or any portion thereof heretofore adopted by the City Council of the City of Haleyville, Alabama, which is in conflict with this ordinance, is hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.

SECTION II. That the following provisions shall, from the effective date of this ordinance be the law regulating animal control in the City of Haleyville.

Article I

SECTION 1 DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of this Ordinance, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them by this section:
1.1 City: City of Haleyville
1.2 Animal Control Officer (ACO): The officer designated by the Chief of Police to enforce this ordinance.

1.3 Dangerous Dog: As defined in Emily’s Law.

1.4 Problem Animal: Any dog or other animal with repeated violations, complaints, or nuisance behavior as defined in this ordinance.

1.5 Public Nuisance Animal: Any animal that habitually disturbs neighbors through excessive barking, howling, whining, or other noise; creates unsanitary conditions; or otherwise interferes with the reasonable enjoyment of property by others.

1.5 At Large: An animal off the owner’s premises and not under control by leash or confinement.

Article II

SECTION 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.1 It shall be unlawful for any owner to allow an animal to run at large within the City limits.

1.2 No person shall keep an animal that constitutes a public nuisance or problem animal.

1.3 The City may take action when an animal:
(a) Is the subject of repeated complaints (two or more within a 12-month period).

(b) Causes ongoing disturbances, including continuous or habitual barking.

(c) Has been found running at large on more than one occasion.

(d) Has been involved in aggressive incidents that endanger people or pets.

 

Article III

SECTION 1NUISANCE ISSUES AND PENALITES
1.1 Repeated Barking: An animal that repeatedly barks, howls, or makes noise for extended periods so as to disturb neighbors may be declared a nuisance.

1.2 First Complaint: Verified by the ACO; owner receives a written warning on file with the Police Department.

1.3 Second Complaint: Owner will be issued a citation and required to appear in City Court.

1.4 Third Complaint: May result in a $150 fine and potential impoundment if unresolved.

1.5 Other Nuisances: Animals creating unsanitary conditions, damaging property, or trespassing may also be declared a nuisance.

Article VI

SECTION 1 DANGEROUS DOGS
1.1 Dangerous dog investigations and proceedings shall follow Emily’s Law.

1.2 Upon sworn complaint or investigation, the ACO or law enforcement officer shall petition the court as provided by Ala. Code §3-6A-3.

1.3 No dog may be declared dangerous or destroyed except by lawful court order, unless exigent circumstances create an immediate threat to human life.

1.4 Owners of dogs declared dangerous must comply with all conditions of Emily’s Law, including microchip, secure enclosure, $100 annual registration, and $100,000 bond.

 

Article V

SECTION 1 IMPOUNDMENT & REDEMPTION
1.1 Problem, nuisance, or dangerous animals may be impounded at a facility approved by the Chief of Police.

1.2 Owners may reclaim an impounded animal upon proof of rabies vaccination, payment of all fees, and compliance with licensing requirements.

1.3 Fees shall be set by resolution of the City Council.

SECTION 2 BITING & QUARANTINE
(a) All animal bites breaking the skin must be reported immediately to the Haleyville Police Department and the County Rabies Officer.

(b) Any such animal shall be quarantined for a minimum of ten (10) days at a licensed veterinarian or approved facility, regardless of vaccination status, unless state law permits at-home quarantine with proof of current rabies vaccination.

(c) The ACO or responding officer shall ensure the quarantine order is followed, and all costs shall be the responsibility of the owner.

(d) If the animal cannot be located or captured, the ACO shall document the incident with a full description, witness information, and efforts made to locate the animal.

(e) Severe or repeated bite cases may result in the animal being declared dangerous under Emily’s Law, with court proceedings to follow.

 

ARTICLE VI

SECTION 1 ANIMAL WELFARE CONCERNS
1.1 No owner shall subject an animal to cruelty, neglect, or abandonment. This includes failure to provide adequate food, water, shelter, and necessary veterinary care.

1.2 Minor neglect violations may, at the discretion of the ACO, result in a correction order and a fine of up to $100.

1.3 Animals shall not be tethered in a manner that endangers their health or safety, including prolonged chaining without access to water, shade, or exercise.

1.4 The ACO may investigate animal welfare complaints, issue warnings or citations, and, when necessary, impound animals to protect their well-being.

1.5 Verified cases of cruelty or severe neglect shall be reported to appropriate state agencies for prosecution under Alabama law.

ARTICLE VII

SECTION 1 HUMANE DESTRUCTION
1.1 An animal may be humanely euthanized only if:
a. It is irremediably suffering from illness or injury; or

b. It poses an immediate, exigent danger to human life and cannot be captured safely.

1.2 Preferred method of euthanasia shall be by chemical means administered by a veterinarian.

 

 

ARTICLE VIII

SECTION 1 SAMPLE CITATION LANGUAGE
For consistency, officers and the ACO may use the following sample language when issuing citations under this ordinance: –
Running at Large (2nd+ offense): “On [date], following a prior warning, you did unlawfully permit an animal to run at large within the City of Haleyville, in violation of Section 3 of the City Animal Control Ordinance.”
– Nuisance Barking (2nd complaint): “On [date], following a prior written warning, your animal was found to be habitually barking/causing a nuisance, in violation of Section 4 of the City Animal Control Ordinance. You are hereby ordered to appear in City Court.”
– Dangerous Dog (Failure to Comply): “On [date], you did unlawfully fail to comply with conditions imposed under Emily’s Law for a dog declared dangerous, in violation of Section 5 of the City Animal Control Ordinance.”
– Animal Welfare/Neglect: “On [date], you did unlawfully fail to provide adequate food, water, shelter, or veterinary care for an animal in your custody, in violation of Section 7 of the City Animal Control Ordinance.”
– Improper Tethering: “On [date], you did unlawfully tether an animal in a manner that endangered its health or safety, in violation of Section 7 of the City Animal Control Ordinance.”

ARTICLE IX

SECTION 1 FINES & FEES
(a) Running at Large
– First offense: Written warning
– Second offense: $100 fine
– Third and subsequent: $250 fine + possible impoundment
(b) Nuisance Barking
– First complaint: Written warning
– Second complaint: $75 fine + court appearance
– Third complaint: $150 fine + possible impoundment
(c) Public Nuisance
– First offense: $100 fine
– Second offense: $200 fine
– Third offense: $300 fine + court-ordered corrective action
(d) Dangerous Dogs (compliance failures)
– First offense: $250 fine + correction
– Second offense: $500 fine + possible impound
(e) Animal Welfare / Neglect
– Minor neglect: ACO discretion up to $100 fine + correction order
– Repeat neglect: $250 fine + possible impoundment
– Severe cruelty: impoundment + referral for state charges
(f) Improper Tethering
– First offense: $50 fine + education notice
– Second offense: $100 fine
– Third offense: $200 fine + possible impoundment
(g) Impound/Boarding Fees
– Pickup: $25 per incident
– Boarding: $10 per day
– Quarantine: $15 per day + vet costs

ARTICLE X

SECTION 1 RECORDS & REPORTING
(f) The ACO shall maintain records of complaints, warnings, citations, impounds, and quarantines.

(g) An annual report shall be submitted to the City Council for transparency and review.

ARTICLE XI

SECTION 1 SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this ordinance is declared invalid, the remainder shall continue in full effect.

Article XII

SECTION 1 EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption and publication as required by law.

Adopted and approved this 3rd day of November 2025.

 

 

 

RESOLUTION #2025-45

WHEREAS, according to section 11-43-41, Code of Alabama 1975, the City Council shall appoint a Mayor Pro Tempore in cities and towns having a population of less than 12,000 to perform the duties of mayor when he is absent or unable to perform his duties, and

WHEREAS, a roll call voice vote has been taken with a concurrence of a majority of the whole number of elected members of the Council.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the functions of the office of mayor shall be exercised by Julie “Boo” Brooks as Mayor Pro-Tempore.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 3rd DAY OF November 2025.

 

 

 

RESOLUTION #2025-46

WHEREAS, according to section 11-43-4, Code of Alabama 1975, the City Council shall elect a City Clerk/Treasurer, and,

WHEREAS, a roll call voice has been taken with a concurrence of a majority of the whole number of elected members of the Council.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Mayor Ray Boshell and the City Council of Haleyville appoint Christy Harbin as Acting City Clerk/Treasurer of the City of Haleyville to fulfill all duties required of the City Clerk/Treasurer, Section 11-43-100, Code of Alabama, 1975.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 3rd day of November 2025.

 

 

 

RESOLUTION #2025-47

WHEREAS, Jonathan Lowe is hereby appointed as judge of the Municipal Court of the City of Haleyville, Alabama, for a four-year term commencing with the new mayor and council on November 3,2025, at a salary of $461.54 bi-weekly, and

WHEREAS, City Court shall be held in addition to any times or place heretofore authorized by ordinance, resolution or otherwise reasonable times and places as the presiding Municipal Judge shall deem proper with the consent of the Mayor and Council.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City of Haleyville, Alabama, that Jonathan Lowe is appointed as City Judge of the Municipal Court of the City of Haleyville, Alabama, for a four-year term commencing with the new mayor and council on November 3,2025, at a salary of $461.54 bi-weekly.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 3rd day of November 2025.

 

 

 

RESOLUTION #2025-48

WHEREAS, Evan Hargett shall be appointed as the City Prosecutor for a period beginning November 3rd,2025 and terminating consecutively with this administration.

WHEREAS,Evan Hargett as City Prosecutor will be compensated at a rate of $600.00/month, this amount to include the attendance of Evan Hargett one day per month at regular City Court, and

WHEREAS, in addition, Evan Hargett will bill monthly at $125.00 per hour for appealed and felony cases from the Haleyville Municipal Court.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City of Haleyville, Alabama, that Evan Hargett is appointed as the City Prosecutor for the City of Haleyville and terminating consecutively with this administration.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 3rd day of November 2025.

 

 

 

RESOLUTION #2025-49

WHEREAS, the City of Haleyville, Alabama, wishes to appoint John McReynolds as City Attorney and that he be compensated at $1,000.00/month retainer fee.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City of Haleyville, Alabama, that John McReynolds is appointed as the City Attorney for the City of Haleyville for a period commencing with the mayor and council taking office November 3rd,2025 and to continue concurrently with their term of office.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 3rd day of November 2025.

 

 

 

RESOLUTION #2025-50

WHEREAS, Mayor Ray Boshell is hereby appointed to serve on the Northwest Alabama Gas Board, and

WHEREAS, this term will run concurrently with his term of office as mayor of the City of Haleyville.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City of Haleyville, Alabama, that Mayor Ray Boshell is hereby appointed to serve on the Northwest Alabama Gas Board for a term that is consecutive with his term of office as mayor of the City of Haleyville.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 3rd DAY OF November 2025.

 

 

 

RESOLUTION #2025-51

WHEREAS, the City of Haleyville, Alabama, intends to establish a depositary as follows for City funds and,

Bankfirst
General Fund
Sales Tax Fund
Neighborhood Imp
Library Fund
Fire Dues Fund
Debt Service Fund
Capital Improvement #2
Four Cent Fund
Seven Cent Fund
Christmas by the Lake
Senior Citizen Fund
Paver Fund
Alabama Trust Fund
Alcohol Fees Fund
Hazard Mitigation
Public Assistance
Rebuild Alabama
Payroll
Healthcare Authority
Economic Development
Airport Imp 2020
Airport Imp 2021
Airport Imp 2022
Airport Imp 2024
CBDG Grant
Downtown Park
Industrial Access
ATRIP Grant
Covid Relief
Opioid Settlement
Court Intercept

First National Bank
Rescue Squad Fund
Court Corrections Fund
Judicial Admin Fund
P&R Special Event Fund
Airport Board Fund

Pinnacle Bank
Municipal Court Fund

WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council deem it necessary to authorize any two of the following: Mayor Ray Boshell, Mayor Pro-tem Julie “Boo” Brooks, Acting City Clerk Christy Harbin, or Assistant City Clerk Susan Morgan, to sign and execute checks and warrants for and on behalf of the City of Haleyville.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF HALEYVILLE, AL, that Mayor Ray Boshell is given the authority to place City funds in any local bank as he deems necessary, and

BE IT THEREFORE FURTHER RESOLVED THAT ANY TWO OF THE FOLLOWING: Mayor Ray Boshell, Mayor Pro-tem Julie “Boo” Brooks, Acting City Clerk Christy Harbin, or Assistant City Clerk Susan Morgan, shall sign and execute checks and warrants for the City of Haleyville, Alabama.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 3rd DAY OF November 2025.