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Another low-key Thursday evening in Rooster Hall passed as the Demopolis City Council mostly discussed items they decided to discuss at later dates.

With all council members present except Nathan Hardy, who was reportedly still at work, the council had a very short work session at 4:45 p.m., followed by an almost as short open meeting at 5:15 p.m.

Mayor Woody Collins brought the re-worded burn ordinance and fireworks stands ordinance, and rules pertaining to each, including fireworks stands now being added to temporary usage lists, as he had promised last meeting.  The council decided to table these issues, calling this the first reading of each, with a second reading and possible vote on all three modified ordinances next meeting.

They also decided to table discussion of modifications to the city personnel policies manual, as well as — yet again — Broadway Street resurfacing. However, discussion of impaired properties brought up a demolition and removal project on First Avenue behind the elementary school, which city workers believe has halted progress. They concluded that the city “may take action” if work doesn’t resume on the property soon.

Approval for entertainment zones for the crawfish boil and an “adult” easter egg hunt both passed unanimously. 

The biggest news of the night came in the form of an announcement by Collins as he passed on word from the Alabama Department of Transportation. “Don’t call us” seemed to be the word from the state, saying that only one point of contact per community is allowed. Apparently citizens in the area have been calling ALDOT directly to complain about road conditions. Collins said they would like residents to stop doing that and to call Demopolis City Hall instead. ALDOT said the city would relay the message on residents’ behalf.