Hamilton City Council

Three properties rezoned at Hamilton Council meeting

Shown are various possible renderings of a three-phase development under progress off of Highway 278 on the east side of Hamilton.

HAMILTON — The Hamilton City Council meeting on Monday, July 7, began immediately after two public hearings were held on three separate zoning change considerations.
During the public hearings, those in attendance were invited to speak either for or against the rezoning requests.
The first hearing regarded the rezoning of a 5.22 acre property located on Highway 278 East at 2172 Bexar Avenue East, from an R2 (Multi Family District) to a B1 (General Business District).

Lawmakers secure $3 million for Marion County Lake


Like having patience with fishing pays off, officials are asking the public to have patience for upgrades to be made to the Marion County Lake that will greatly increase the useability, enjoyableness and longevity of the natural attraction.
HAMILTON — The Marion County Lake will soon be the site of more than $3 million in structural improvements after more than two years of negotiations directed by Rep. Tracy Estes (R-Winfield) and Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman).

Hamilton approves $600K for water backup


The Hamilton City Council votes unanimously on April 15 to accept a grant from ARC to help fund alternative water supplies for the city. Shown are (from left) councilors Scott Robertson, Wade Williams, mayor Bob Page and councilors Sherry Armstrong, W. Ross Reed and Scott Tyra.
HAMILTON — The City of Hamilton will put up $309,813 to match a $309,812 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to fund alternate water supplies. The total investment is $619,625, with the matching funds coming from the city’s American Rescue Plan/COVID monies.

AirEvac contract renewed in Hamilton


The AirEvac Lifeteam 45 is based in Fayette. This photo was provided by AirEvac with the assistance of AirEvac Area Program Manager Larry Smith, originally of Guin.
HAMILTON — Among the matters conducted during the Hamilton City Council’s Monday, Feb. 5, meeting was the approval for the renewal of the city’s Municipal Site Plan membership with AirMedCare Network.

Hamilton approves $146,327


Shown standing on the track and surveying the work on Jan. 2 (center) is construction superintendent Wendell Edgill of Avery Landscaping
HAMILTON — The Hamilton City Council’s Monday, Dec. 18, meeting was brief, with only two items of city business discussed.

Hamilton councilwoman sworn in at city hall Aug. 7

Council Member Sherry Armstrong, second from left, is being sworn in by Judge Mark Hammitte, far left. Also shown is Armstrong’s husband, Hollis Armstrong, and her grandson, Blayne Armstrong.

HAMILTON — New Hamilton City Councilwoman Sherry Armstrong was sworn in during a ceremony on Monday, Aug. 7, at Hamilton City Hall.
The swearing in ceremony took place prior to Hamilton’s city council meeting and was officiated by Judge Mark Hammitte.
“I’m excited, and I appreciate the opportunity to be able to serve the people in our city,” said Armstrong following her swearing in.
“I don’t know how to thank you all. I will try my best to do the best that I can for our (city).”