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The resident requested city assistance with construction costs and described additional plans, including a covered \"crow’s nest\" viewing platform over the bullpen to provide fans a raised viewing area. Councilmembers did not commit funds during public comment; a councilmember advised the resident to prepare plans, specifications and firm cost estimates and return for a work session so the council could ask detailed questions.

Separately, Parks & Recreation staff reported a repair to a 3‑inch water line feeding the recreation center. Staff said crews discovered a hidden leak under a cover, worked on it the same day and expected the building to be accessible the following day unless the repair required an extended outage.

Why it matters: The locker room request raises facility‑use and equity questions for female athletes and could require a municipal capital expenditure or partnership with local schools. The water line repair affects public access to the recreation center in the short term.

Next steps: The resident said he will return with plans and contractor bids for a future work session; staff will monitor the rec center repair and advise the council if closures are needed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Hamilton City Council 06/02/25","oneSentenceSummary","A resident requested Hamilton City Council funding for a dedicated girls softball locker room and related field improvements. Councilmembers advised bringing plans and cost estimates to a work session. Separately, Parks & Recreation staff reported a repaired leak on a 3‑inch water line that may affect rec center access.","taxTitle","Hamilton City, Marion County, Alabama","taxId",55745,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6530945,"Council discusses NACOG proposal to fund tri‑city promotional website; monthly fee remains unclear",356,518000,874000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3633639-be20c107635c70881657ab0dff3f7fe8&start=518&end=874","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3633639-be20c107635c70881657ab0dff3f7fe8/thumbnail_518000.jpg","/articles/6530945/Hamilton-City/Marion-County/Alabama/Council-discusses-NACOG-proposal-to-fund-tricity-promotional-website-monthly-fee-remains-unclear","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6530945-025a74ae195cb0f8f3c7540226d60a55/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167723&Signature=b6aSPcEXB4QShO-zc1b8Hse6WYkMhbQeSOotQTFwR-TIjUkfl5cB7CS5rLqFKXADjzTt89ibVSEoYwezcVdyfsg-RTrSzY1OVDX75NnDQ1VfEnyEuqnEOGooL8iDSGTobLAm6t6jVWyzHT9WJmIPy8IofLQgENcGpNeTjAWumxaqLeIM2BjlLxKEOBBD3WjpBDK6LtAKaxWC7opoa3ZyZVmGojNwSTpfIWZEH~HwWrc4sP~lnKrwZI4rkbIAZ~9uOo7K4YAyN~Pc3CGOKFWxl0hqyUo3S4M5Mwbwz8~hOGu44da3G20dkROS-QcWhczZ1kyjJXQflOM8PX4qgb1Jzg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hamilton City Council discussed a proposal from the Northwest Alabama Council of Governments (NACOG) to create and maintain a website promoting the local tri‑city area of Hamilton, Wentfield and Ewing. The council was told each town would pay an initial equal share of $5,400 to set up the program; the recurring monthly maintenance fee was not specified.

During discussion a councilmember asked for the monthly fee amount. A city official said they did not know the exact monthly fee but expected it would be substantially less than the $5,400 setup cost. A councilmember suggested tabling the item if more information was needed. At another point during the meeting one speaker referred to an estimated annual budget figure, saying, \"About 6,200 a year. For each city? For each city. Looks like website design, development poster setup in multiple locations, quarterly poster updates, website maintenance, domain, hosting, and security. Total estimated budget, $18.07 a year.\" The transcript does not clarify whether that dollar figure was a transcription error or what the accurate annual estimate is.

Why it matters: The proposal would pool resources across three municipalities to fund regional promotion of tourism and industry. The initial setup cost is stated; ongoing maintenance costs and precise budget figures were not verified in the meeting record.

The council did not record a final vote on the proposal in the available transcript; councilmembers asked NACOG representatives to appear and provide more detail.","Hamilton council discussed a Northwest Alabama Council of Governments (NACOG) proposal for a jointly funded tourism and industry website for Hamilton, Wentfield and Ewing. Each town would pay an initial equal share of $5,400; the ongoing monthly maintenance fee was not specified in the transcript.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6530950,"Hamilton City Council approves minutes, pays bills and awards $3,800 downtown sidewalk cleaning contract",139,330000,469000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3633639-be20c107635c70881657ab0dff3f7fe8&start=330&end=469","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3633639-be20c107635c70881657ab0dff3f7fe8/thumbnail_330000.jpg","/articles/6530950/Hamilton-City/Marion-County/Alabama/Hamilton-City-Council-approves-minutes-pays-bills-and-awards-3800-downtown-sidewalk-cleaning-contract","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6530950-8bdf2726549c0e2145d166f2b2a70d0c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167723&Signature=EobockKnqvW3BTL60QHVt1BEdECVMq-RTo8gs3JPtuMX-illSj7huB2PlVjtNlXSBtPNGH7LfWiR~yZrpksXg9--wtCSWZQZp6PFeJxa7yMXvkW6SzvzfeNp7NHGGwAVBskTrIM1aEpdYFe1GcJVSje5KJo8qAWGx4dv8Jz0dQiS1D6TeX00nTSJoaGGcbDlaDxWFRPq56aEXfMOj54f1fAV6eouQt6XZMJKayQglq7~CZi~QAkedkQcH5gkuVU0E~kKqQyLDBJArlm6l2J0bZuh8pot~qsvTld1fhsOLvoyq48NRG9aOCFyngpk0eiFomrAyYNiwTsfrFKcZfHCoQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hamilton City Council approved routine meeting minutes and accounts payable and awarded a $3,800 bid to Bridal Gilstrap to pressure-wash downtown sidewalks, with funds drawn from the city’s capital improvement account.

Councilmembers moved quickly through routine business at the start of the meeting. A motion to approve the May 19 council meeting minutes passed after a motion from Ross and a second from Shealy. The council also approved minutes from a May 27 special called meeting after a motion by Scott Robertson and a second from Ross. The council then approved a recommendation to pay the city’s current accounts payable for May; that motion was seconded by Scott Robertson.

On a separate motion from Wade, the council accepted the lowest bid to pressure-wash selected downtown sidewalks and awarded the work to Bridal Gilstrap. The mayor or presiding official called for those in favor, and the motion carried; specific roll-call tallies were not recorded in the transcript.

Why it matters: The sidewalk-cleaning contract uses capital improvement funds and is intended to maintain downtown pedestrian areas. Routine approvals of minutes and bills are standard actions that clear the agenda for other business.

Votes at a glance
- Approve May 19 minutes — Motion: Ross; Second: Shealy; Outcome: approved (vote tally not specified).
- Approve May 27 special-called meeting minutes — Motion: Scott Robertson; Second: Ross; Outcome: approved (vote tally not specified).
- Approve accounts payable (May) — Motion: not specified; Second: Scott Robertson; Outcome: approved (vote tally not specified).
- Award pressure-wash contract to Bridal Gilstrap ($3,800) — Motion: Wade; Second: not specified; Outcome: approved. Funds: capital improvement account.

Councilmembers did not record individual yes/no votes in the available transcript for these items.","The Hamilton City Council approved meeting minutes, authorized payment of May bills and awarded a $3,800 contract to Bridal Gilstrap to pressure-wash downtown sidewalks, payable from the capital improvement account.","actionData","errors"]

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Coach requests city funding for girls softball locker room; council asks for detailed plans at a work session; rec center water line repair reported

Council discusses NACOG proposal to fund tri‑city promotional website; monthly fee remains unclear

Hamilton City Council approves minutes, pays bills and awards $3,800 downtown sidewalk cleaning contract