HANCEVILLE, Ala. – At its meeting on Thursday, Jan. 25, the Hanceville City Council discussed a potential new subdivision, which would require rezoning and annexation.
The proposed subdivision would be located on Hopewell Road. The proposal includes up to 87 new single-family homes. The property is not currently within Hanceville city limits. A hearing concerning rezoning and annexation has been set for Thursday, March 14, 2024, at the council’s regular meeting, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
In other business:
- The council approved the minutes from its Jan. 11, 2024, meeting.
- The council discussed complaints received by the Hanceville Police Department concerning speeding on Edmondson Road; Chief Joshua Howell noted there is only one speed limit sign the entire length of the road, which may not be enough to inform motorists. Howell said he intends to ramp up the HPD’s presence on the road for the next 30 days and anticipates handing out many warnings and potentially speeding tickets as it works to re-inform the public of the speed limit.
- The council amended the 2024 budget to include the revenue and expenditure related to the Firehouse Subs Grant given to Hanceville Fire and Rescue.
- The council approved the purchase of a keypad locking system related to the Hanceville jail and dispatch renovation; Howell said the expected expense, including installation, should be approximately $4,799.
- The council motioned to dispose of a variety of property previously held in storage that is unneeded and wouldn’t be feasible to salvage. The property will be disposed of in the landfill.
The next council meeting will be held Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. Work session begins at 5 p.m. with meeting following at 5:30. The public is invited to attend
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