SYLACAUGA, Ala. – The Sylacauga City Council met on Tuesday, Oct. 6, in the Faye Hosey Chambers of City Hall following a work session, approving several agreements, board appointments, and facility improvements.
Public concern over Flock cameras was a prominent topic among citizens in attendance, as the council is expected to vote soon on renewing its contract with Flock.
During the meeting, the council approved several agreements for Fiscal Year 2027, including an agreement with Employee Assistance Services establishing rates and terms for counseling and other services for city employees and elected officials. Council members also approved a consulting agreement with John P. Ham for professional financial services.
The council accepted Memorandums of Understanding covering the Sylacauga Police Department’s provision of two school resource officers and K-9 services to Sylacauga City Schools during FY 2027.
Additionally, the council approved a $35,000 agreement with Retail Strategies, LLC for consulting services related to brokerage, development, leasing, and management fees during the first year of FY 2027.
In personnel matters, the council voted against appointing Kassey Epperson as the new City Clerk-Treasurer.
Several board appointments and reappointments were also approved. Jack “Jay” Mitchell was reappointed to the Airport Authority Board for a six-year term expiring in August 2032. Michael Robinson was appointed to the Industrial Development Board to complete a six-year term expiring in August 2027.
Timothy “Colton” Craft was appointed to the Board of Adjustments and Appeals for the remainder of a three-year term expiring in January 2029. Lewis Robinson was reappointed to the Library Board for a four-year term expiring in October 2030.
The council also approved multiple projects at the Isabel Anderson Comer Museum and Arts Center using 2024-A bond proceeds.
The council ratified expenses of $77,920 payable to Bagby for an elevator upgrade and $5,475 payable to Premier Electric for related electrical upgrades. Members also approved $62,744 payable to Culver Heating and Air for HVAC replacement and $29,600 payable to N and S Painting LLC for interior wall repairs and renovations.
Under New Business, the council authorized the city to seek bids for demolition services under Bid No. 2026-2-002, titled “Nuisance Abatement Services for Demolition.” Bids were scheduled to be received in the City Clerk’s Office, beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Oct. 7 and continuing until the bid opening begins at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 9.
The council accepted a quote from Tallatron and approved $44,923.13 for audio and visual upgrades in the Faye Hosey Chambers.
Members also approved the city’s 2027 council meeting and holiday schedule.
The council approved accounts payable invoices totaling $1,064,858.20 for Fiscal Year 2026 and $49,499.80 for Fiscal Year 2027.
The next Sylacauga City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 20.
