HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council on Thursday approved Resolution no. 668 to begin the search for an inoperable Vietnam-era Bell UH-1 Iroquois (Huey) helicopter, which the City will place in Veterans Park. It is unclear how long the search will take.
Deborah Stam spoke during the public comments portion of the meeting about the Hope Food Pantry, located on Bangor Street behind the library and next to the Hanceville storm shelter, and an upcoming community food drive Feb. 6-11. Four sponsors will have boxes set up to receive donations. The sponsors include Warehouse Discount Groceries, Hanceville City Hall, Hanceville Library and Hanceville Water Department.
The Tiny House Pocket Neighborhood proposal was tabled until the next council meeting. The Irish Festival is scheduled for Saturday, March 18 and the Grilled Cheese Festival will be held Saturday, May 27.
Police Chief Bob Long reported five felony arrests, 18 misdemeanor arrests and a total of 38 arrests last month. The department handled 1,164 calls during the month.
Hanceville City Hall will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The next council meeting will be held Thursday, Jan. 26. The work session will begin at 5 p.m. and regular meeting will be at 5:30. Meetings are held at Hanceville City Hall.
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