1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:09,400 Hi, my name is Dana, here at State Bank & Trust. Thank you for the opportunity 2 00:00:05,600 --> 00:00:14,920 you've given us to serve you since 1907. >> Thank you for allowing us to serve you. 3 00:00:13,240 --> 00:00:21,720 » This is Eric Simmons at Furniture Depot in Guin with furniture from Ashley, 4 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:25,920 Serenity Sleep, Million Dollar Rustic. We have stores in Guin and Fayette. 5 00:00:27,560 --> 00:00:33,880 » Tombigbee Electric Cooperative was formed for the need for electricity to 6 00:00:31,880 --> 00:00:38,800 the local citizens that were living in the rural areas of Marion, Lamar, and 7 00:00:36,160 --> 00:00:45,200 portions of Fayette counties. This line consisted of 12 mi and 22 consumers on 8 00:00:42,280 --> 00:00:48,520 the road from Guin to Sulligent. Between then and now, there has been a lot of 9 00:00:46,800 --> 00:00:52,320 hard work and dedication from a great number of people to make this 10 00:00:49,760 --> 00:00:56,400 cooperative what it is today. Tombigbee Electric Corporation would 11 00:00:54,240 --> 00:01:00,760 like to thank each member. You can contact us today at 205-921-6712. 12 00:01:01,280 --> 00:01:06,920 » Your story starts [music] at Bevill State Community College. Whether you are 13 00:01:04,600 --> 00:01:10,280 just starting out or starting over, Bevill State [music] has an opportunity 14 00:01:08,560 --> 00:01:13,680 that is right for you. With five locations serving seven counties, you 15 00:01:12,480 --> 00:01:17,360 don't have to go far to start your own success [music] story. Plus, with 16 00:01:15,320 --> 00:01:21,240 tuition lower than four-year colleges, you won't need to spend more for [music] 17 00:01:18,680 --> 00:01:24,840 a great education. Visit us online at options for seamless 18 00:01:25,040 --> 00:01:33,040 academic transfer and high-demand career tech and health science offerings. Let 19 00:01:29,240 --> 00:01:37,560 us help you tell your story. >> U.S. wants you. That's Uncle Spann's. 20 00:01:35,800 --> 00:01:43,160 Wants you to have a great summer and a great 4th of July as we celebrate our 21 00:01:39,600 --> 00:01:47,120 nation's 250th anniversary. Anything you need for your home or your 22 00:01:45,080 --> 00:01:51,440 yard, you can get at Spann Hardware, Winfield, Alabama. Have a great 4th. 23 00:01:53,880 --> 00:02:00,680 » Home, we understand the the [music] of a personal commitment to provide quality 24 00:01:58,120 --> 00:02:04,400 services and products with value to meet every family's need. [music] You'll find 25 00:02:02,480 --> 00:02:08,200 very caring professionals that truly desire to offer dignified service 26 00:02:06,416 --> 00:02:12,160 [music] and true value that families need and desire during the loss of their 27 00:02:10,119 --> 00:02:15,600 loved one. With our newly renovated facility, services, [music] 28 00:02:13,600 --> 00:02:20,160 and quality merchandise, you can rest assured that we stand ready to meet the 29 00:02:17,680 --> 00:02:25,320 needs of your family in honoring lives lived. Bowen Funeral Home is located at 30 00:02:22,440 --> 00:02:29,040 981 Alabama Highway 253 [music] just south of Winfield High School. Call 31 00:02:26,959 --> 00:02:33,000 Tommy Bowen, certified funeral service practitioner, at 205-487-4327. 32 00:02:33,271 --> 00:02:38,080 [music] >> Hi, this is Lee and Emily Hines and here 33 00:02:36,600 --> 00:02:41,080 at Alexander Hinton Air, we'd like to thank you for your business and if 34 00:02:39,520 --> 00:02:45,771 there's anything you need, just give us a call. Thank you. 35 00:02:43,751 --> 00:02:45,771 » [music] 36 00:02:46,520 --> 00:02:53,840 » Hi, I'm Kevin Bradford, State Farm agent in Winfield, and I'd like to introduce 37 00:02:51,280 --> 00:02:58,880 my team to you. To my left, to the far left, is Beth Turner. 38 00:02:55,800 --> 00:03:03,239 And next to her is Ann Barnes and to my right here is Mr. Todd Estes. 39 00:03:01,519 --> 00:03:08,160 We'd like to invite you to call us or come see us at any time for any of your 40 00:03:05,519 --> 00:03:12,920 insurance needs. We're happy to help you in any way. We appreciate your business 41 00:03:11,120 --> 00:03:18,000 and we look forward to hearing you and doing business with you. Thank you. 42 00:03:16,160 --> 00:03:20,720 » Dear Lord, we thank you for this another day of life. 43 00:03:19,320 --> 00:03:26,360 We thank you for all the many blessings you continue to bless us with. 44 00:03:22,880 --> 00:03:26,360 Lord, we thank you for just who you are. 45 00:03:26,480 --> 00:03:30,880 We continue to pray for the ones that are sick and ones that 46 00:03:29,760 --> 00:03:33,640 are hurting. Lord, we pray for this uh 47 00:03:32,600 --> 00:03:37,160 body that 48 00:03:34,560 --> 00:03:40,320 decisions will be pleasing to you. Lord, we ask forgiveness for where we 49 00:03:38,480 --> 00:03:43,080 fail you in so many ways. In Christ's name, amen. 50 00:03:44,000 --> 00:03:50,000 » I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America 51 00:03:48,640 --> 00:03:56,320 and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under 52 00:03:52,959 --> 00:03:58,440 God, indivisible, one nation under God, indivisible, 53 00:04:04,400 --> 00:04:10,840 » Welcome to the August 8th, 2026 54 00:04:08,120 --> 00:04:10,840 council meeting. 55 00:04:11,680 --> 00:04:16,000 First item on the agenda is the approval of the minutes from August 4th, 56 00:04:14,840 --> 00:04:19,200 2026. 2026 meeting. I need to ask for a motion 57 00:04:17,959 --> 00:04:23,040 to approve the minutes from the last council meeting. I will go on the board. 58 00:04:23,400 --> 00:04:28,919 Is there any motion to approve? I'll second. All in favor? 59 00:04:26,840 --> 00:04:31,960 Next item on the agenda is a fire cop park hire. 60 00:04:30,560 --> 00:04:36,280 You got title up. I guess she's not ready. You 61 00:04:34,640 --> 00:04:40,400 doing all right? I'm doing all right. Next item on the agenda is resolution 62 00:04:37,919 --> 00:04:44,760 number 1429, the severe weather preparedness tax holiday. 63 00:04:42,919 --> 00:04:49,320 Um, everybody's familiar with what that is. We do it every year, pretty much. 64 00:04:49,360 --> 00:04:56,440 Take five. Um, supplies that were 65 00:04:52,360 --> 00:04:56,440 tax exempt during this period of 66 00:04:56,760 --> 00:05:03,160 It'll be between uh February 67 00:05:00,640 --> 00:05:06,720 26th through February [snorts] the 28th, that holiday. 68 00:05:05,040 --> 00:05:09,600 I need to ask for a motion to approve resolution number 1429, 69 00:05:08,960 --> 00:05:12,640 uh acknowledging that we're going 70 00:05:11,280 --> 00:05:14,360 to consider that a severe 71 00:05:13,640 --> 00:05:16,280 » Motion. >> Second. 72 00:05:15,200 --> 00:05:22,120 » Call the question. >> 20 February 26th, 27th through February 73 00:05:19,360 --> 00:05:26,960 I mean, 26th, 27th, February 28th. And motion from Chris, second by Miles. 74 00:05:24,240 --> 00:05:26,960 All in favor? 75 00:05:33,560 --> 00:05:38,680 Next item on the agenda is resolution number 1430, award bid for the CDBG 76 00:05:37,400 --> 00:05:44,120 project. Uh L R D S C M - P F - 25 - 005. That's 77 00:05:43,320 --> 00:05:50,120 the housing to housing authority. This is 78 00:05:47,240 --> 00:05:53,440 from May call first classes resolution. Um 79 00:05:51,600 --> 00:05:56,840 Whereas the city of Winfield has newly advertised and received 80 00:05:54,720 --> 00:05:59,840 construction bids for CDBG project LRS-CN-BF-25- 81 00:06:00,280 --> 00:06:05,600 Calvert is 591. >> 305-351. 82 00:06:03,560 --> 00:06:09,480 » Whereas Central Asphalt Alabama Asphalt Construction Company LLC has submitted a 83 00:06:08,160 --> 00:06:13,240 bid for this project. Whereas this contract has been determined not to be 84 00:06:11,240 --> 00:06:15,040 on the list of ineligible contractors. Now they have been afforded the city of 85 00:06:14,520 --> 00:06:17,440 Winfield >> 305-351. 86 00:06:15,720 --> 00:06:20,560 » Whereas the mayor has signed contract documents with the above-mentioned 87 00:06:19,160 --> 00:06:26,919 contractor for the completion of the CDBG project for contract amount of 88 00:06:23,919 --> 00:06:26,919 $399,472.59. 89 00:06:27,960 --> 00:06:33,640 I ask a motion to approve pass this resolution 14-30 and move forward. 90 00:06:32,080 --> 00:06:36,240 » Motion to approve pass. Seconded by Tim Wall in favor. 91 00:07:07,960 --> 00:07:12,360 » Next item on the agenda is old business. Chris, you got any old business? 92 00:07:11,320 --> 00:07:14,400 » No, sir. >> Now. 93 00:07:13,760 --> 00:07:16,680 Brad. >> No, sir. 94 00:07:15,320 --> 00:07:19,760 » Danny. >> No, sir. 95 00:07:17,400 --> 00:07:19,760 » Jean. 96 00:07:20,120 --> 00:07:25,400 All right. Of course that there says that they're fixing to be ready to start 97 00:07:23,760 --> 00:07:30,440 this paving project over here in the housing authority. I spoke with uh 98 00:07:28,919 --> 00:07:35,080 somebody about the head of walls on Red Oak. So we'll be ready for that project. 99 00:07:32,160 --> 00:07:39,160 It should be coming up real soon. I've been with both. Uh feel 100 00:07:37,280 --> 00:07:43,480 like I said I feel like all the projects probably done at the same time. 101 00:07:42,080 --> 00:07:46,520 Um I met with the 102 00:07:47,920 --> 00:07:53,840 bricklayer Timber Hill out here today on this messed up wall where the storm hit 103 00:07:52,120 --> 00:07:57,760 it that's been, you know, 3 or 4 years ago and we haven't done nothing with it 104 00:07:55,360 --> 00:08:01,040 and I met with him today about and the brick guy to see if they can 105 00:07:59,280 --> 00:08:04,480 match that brick and get the brick and we're going to fix that wall and clean 106 00:08:02,920 --> 00:08:09,440 that new day and we'll have that finished and 107 00:08:06,800 --> 00:08:13,040 I asked him to to [snorts] put up a brick in front on each end of that sign 108 00:08:11,840 --> 00:08:19,200 where you won't be able to see through that sign make that sign look better. 109 00:08:16,640 --> 00:08:23,000 Also, that's uh for the old business now. 110 00:08:21,760 --> 00:08:27,680 I don't know if anybody's been down to the park. We had the 111 00:08:25,600 --> 00:08:31,720 some damage done to the fence and down there. 112 00:08:29,400 --> 00:08:36,360 We had damage done to some bleachers down there which are 113 00:08:33,960 --> 00:08:39,800 we processed it we had coverage. If you get a chance to go by and look and see 114 00:08:37,479 --> 00:08:44,520 what you think about that fence and just kind of what we changed it for 115 00:08:41,280 --> 00:08:48,000 can't if council sees fit because it's a lot a lot of it rotted. 116 00:08:48,600 --> 00:08:53,440 Did We had someone drive through that one part of the 117 00:08:52,360 --> 00:08:56,480 um Roselle Roselle um 118 00:08:55,640 --> 00:09:00,520 port down on that. >> That was. 119 00:08:58,640 --> 00:09:04,560 » So, kind of get an idea of what we can do with that. 120 00:09:02,520 --> 00:09:08,600 Mars has been working on the poles and give you an update on the poles but 121 00:09:07,839 --> 00:09:12,839 the lights donation for the light poles in 122 00:09:10,760 --> 00:09:12,839 here 123 00:09:15,200 --> 00:09:18,040 pick a ball court. 124 00:09:29,160 --> 00:09:34,400 Yes, the town manager told me that. Nobody else has got nothing I need to go 125 00:09:32,360 --> 00:09:38,720 move the next item on the proof council they will they will build an 126 00:09:35,920 --> 00:09:42,120 emotion to do this in this I'll make that motion to second. All in 127 00:09:40,600 --> 00:09:46,920 favor. I need to ask to go into executive 128 00:09:43,640 --> 00:09:49,120 session to discuss a Madam 129 00:09:49,480 --> 00:09:57,200 Yeah. Yeah, I'd like to I have a after this deal 130 00:09:55,080 --> 00:09:59,480 last night, I had some had a 131 00:10:00,080 --> 00:10:05,960 company that come through working down here that do does work in Winfield. Does 132 00:10:04,480 --> 00:10:09,400 a lot of work in Winfield and they said they have 133 00:10:07,480 --> 00:10:12,320 seen the damage that we had last night which you 134 00:10:11,120 --> 00:10:15,720 We had several 135 00:10:14,120 --> 00:10:19,120 trees blow down in different people places and different things and of 136 00:10:17,000 --> 00:10:23,400 course everybody sees all of them, limbs and all the debris across the road and 137 00:10:21,200 --> 00:10:29,720 they was they were bragging on how Winfield people, citizens of Winfield 138 00:10:27,200 --> 00:10:33,440 get out and you know, clean up instead of just driving over 139 00:10:31,680 --> 00:10:37,320 and going around it whatever. They actually said they witnessed two or 140 00:10:35,320 --> 00:10:40,760 three different times possibly maybe four different times out of citizens 141 00:10:38,880 --> 00:10:44,400 that helped get clean the roads and move stuff out of the way and debris and 142 00:10:42,520 --> 00:10:48,360 stuff out of the way out of the way and they were bragging on how well our town 143 00:10:46,160 --> 00:10:51,760 is kept and uh So, I want to I want to know I want to 144 00:10:50,000 --> 00:10:55,280 recognize, you know, the citizens of Winfield for doing their part when they 145 00:10:53,440 --> 00:10:58,080 see something in the road, move it, and kind of help a neighbor out or whatever. 146 00:10:57,240 --> 00:11:01,040 But Brad had mentioned to you that he wanted 147 00:10:59,839 --> 00:11:05,880 to acknowledge and recognize 148 00:11:04,720 --> 00:11:08,760 the water department. >> Yes, sir. 149 00:11:07,400 --> 00:11:12,280 I would just like to take a moment to recognize the members of the Winfield 150 00:11:10,560 --> 00:11:16,040 water department. So, last night they was out working 151 00:11:13,800 --> 00:11:19,680 through the stormy conditions dealing with a major water leak and they 152 00:11:17,600 --> 00:11:22,480 stayed out working until about 5:00 this morning 153 00:11:21,000 --> 00:11:26,440 and they didn't stop till they made sure it was done. 154 00:11:24,120 --> 00:11:30,720 Sometimes I think we take for granted the running water, you know. 155 00:11:28,480 --> 00:11:34,200 We turn on the faucet and just there it is. But we don't always the people 156 00:11:32,240 --> 00:11:39,000 behind the scenes. And even when that means working after 157 00:11:37,040 --> 00:11:43,600 midnight, so I want to mention these names publicly 158 00:11:40,760 --> 00:11:48,000 because I believe once they go above and beyond, I like to uh 159 00:11:46,280 --> 00:11:52,160 uh recognize them publicly. So, we got Bobby Bryant, 160 00:11:49,440 --> 00:11:56,880 Scott Bryant, Ben Simmons, Bradley Robinson, Justin Rainey, Brody 161 00:11:54,360 --> 00:12:00,360 Miller, Preston Nelson, and Devin Franks. So, on behalf of the city 162 00:11:58,880 --> 00:12:06,120 council and the citizens, I want to say thank you to each of you for your work 163 00:12:03,400 --> 00:12:09,680 and dedication. It didn't go unnoticed, and we appreciate everything y'all do. 164 00:12:10,440 --> 00:12:15,200 » I'm going to uh 165 00:12:13,760 --> 00:12:18,880 We got lightning Lightning hit the water storm started 166 00:12:17,040 --> 00:12:23,360 coming through, but we started getting calls and 167 00:12:21,680 --> 00:12:25,920 and somebody said they didn't have no water. 168 00:12:24,480 --> 00:12:30,000 I said, "Well, lightning uh 169 00:12:27,760 --> 00:12:33,080 probably hit it." And they said, "Well, you know what they're talking about? 170 00:12:31,080 --> 00:12:36,800 Well, I figured lightning hit the gravity off the water tank here where 171 00:12:35,080 --> 00:12:40,320 we're at." And I said, "No, they they hit a water line." You know, I I don't 172 00:12:38,880 --> 00:12:42,960 know if that's exactly what happened, but the lightning does hit the water 173 00:12:41,720 --> 00:12:45,520 lines. They They >> Yeah. 174 00:12:43,480 --> 00:12:46,920 » They shattered shattered about 40 ft of 6-in line. 175 00:12:46,680 --> 00:12:49,520 » Yeah. >> I don't know if that I'm saying it quite 176 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:52,880 right. So, it 177 00:12:51,120 --> 00:12:56,480 It It could hit anything, I guess, anytime, anywhere, but you know, I'm 178 00:12:56,560 --> 00:12:59,240 I guess they 179 00:12:59,520 --> 00:13:03,040 They have a good situation, [clears throat] but they've always been, 180 00:13:02,120 --> 00:13:06,240 you know, real 181 00:13:04,440 --> 00:13:11,240 courteous. If they see somebody's got a water leak, they try to notify them a 182 00:13:08,000 --> 00:13:14,280 lot of times and cut it off, so save them a ton of money, save them a 183 00:13:12,720 --> 00:13:18,160 headache, but argue about the bill later, I guess, too. But, 184 00:13:16,120 --> 00:13:23,680 yeah, I'm glad to recognize them. I do appreciate the citizens doing their 185 00:13:19,720 --> 00:13:26,920 part, you know, seeing things and trying to help us keep the town looking 186 00:13:25,200 --> 00:13:31,080 good. So, if nobody else has got anything 187 00:13:28,200 --> 00:13:33,880 else, to uh to go into executive session to discuss potential business 188 00:13:32,040 --> 00:13:35,920 opportunities. >> I'll make a 189 00:13:34,680 --> 00:13:39,680 » I'll make a motion. >> Miles second from 190 00:13:37,880 --> 00:13:42,840 » All in favor? >> We won't be taking any other action when 191 00:13:41,080 --> 00:13:48,440 we come back down. >> Hi, my name is Dana here at State Bank & 192 00:13:45,880 --> 00:13:56,080 Trust. Thank you for the opportunity you've given us to serve you since 1907. 193 00:13:52,280 --> 00:14:00,840 » Thank you for allowing us to serve you. >> This is Eric Simmons at Furniture Depot 194 00:13:57,800 --> 00:14:08,880 in Guin with furniture from Ashley, Serenity Sleep, Million Dollar Rustic. 195 00:14:04,560 --> 00:14:08,880 We have stores in Guin and Fayette. 196 00:14:10,400 --> 00:14:16,680 » Tombigbee Electric Cooperative was formed for the need for electricity to 197 00:14:14,680 --> 00:14:21,640 the local citizens that were living in the rural areas of Marion, Lamar, and 198 00:14:19,000 --> 00:14:27,600 portions of Fayette counties. This line consisted of 12 miles and 22 consumers 199 00:14:24,960 --> 00:14:31,000 on the road from Guin to Sulligent. Between then and now, there has been a 200 00:14:29,120 --> 00:14:35,120 lot of hard work and dedication from a great number of people to make this 201 00:14:32,600 --> 00:14:39,200 cooperative what it is today. Tombigbee Electric Corporation would 202 00:14:37,080 --> 00:14:43,600 like to thank each member. You can contact us today at 205-921-6712. 203 00:14:44,080 --> 00:14:49,760 » Your story starts [music] at Bevill State Community College. Whether you are 204 00:14:47,400 --> 00:14:53,720 just starting out or starting over, Bevill State has an opportunity that is 205 00:14:51,680 --> 00:14:56,560 right for you. With five locations serving seven [music] counties, you 206 00:14:55,360 --> 00:15:00,680 don't have to go far to start your own success story. Plus, with tuition lower 207 00:14:58,800 --> 00:15:05,839 than four-year colleges, you won't need to spend more [music] for a great 208 00:15:01,800 --> 00:15:10,000 education. Visit us online at bscc.edu to learn about your options for seamless 209 00:15:07,880 --> 00:15:15,920 academic transfer and high-demand career tech and health science offerings. Let 210 00:15:12,080 --> 00:15:20,680 us help you tell your story. >> US wants you. That's Uncle Sam's wants 211 00:15:18,880 --> 00:15:26,000 you to have a great summer and a great 4th of July as we celebrate our nation's 212 00:15:23,320 --> 00:15:29,320 250th anniversary. Anything you need for your home or your 213 00:15:27,960 --> 00:15:34,320 yard, you can get it at Spenard Hardware, Winfield, Alabama. Have a 214 00:15:31,560 --> 00:15:34,320 great 4th. 215 00:15:36,760 --> 00:15:43,040 » Home, we understand the importance of a [music] personal commitment to provide 216 00:15:40,440 --> 00:15:46,760 quality services and products with value to meet [music] every family's need. 217 00:15:44,760 --> 00:15:51,040 You'll find very caring professionals that truly desire to offer dignified 218 00:15:48,880 --> 00:15:54,320 service and true value that families need and desire during the loss of their 219 00:15:52,880 --> 00:15:58,400 loved [music] one. With our newly renovated facility services and quality 220 00:15:56,960 --> 00:16:02,960 merchandise, you can rest [music] assured that we stand ready to meet the 221 00:16:00,480 --> 00:16:08,520 needs of your family in honoring lives lived. Bowen Funeral Home is located at 222 00:16:05,200 --> 00:16:11,840 981 Alabama Highway 253 just south of Winfield High School. [music] Call Tommy 223 00:16:10,160 --> 00:16:16,016 Bowen, certified funeral service practitioner, at 205-487-4327. [music] 224 00:16:17,040 --> 00:16:21,600 » Hi, this is Lee and Emily Hines. And here at Alexander's Heating and Air, 225 00:16:20,600 --> 00:16:26,441 we'd like to thank you for your business, and if there's anything you 226 00:16:23,120 --> 00:16:28,461 need, just give us a call. Thank you. >> [music] 227 00:16:29,360 --> 00:16:36,680 » Hi, I'm Kevin Bradford, State Farm agent in Winfield, and I'd like to introduce 228 00:16:34,120 --> 00:16:41,680 my team to you. To my left, to the far left, is Beth Turner, 229 00:16:38,640 --> 00:16:46,040 and next to her is Ann Barnes, and to my right here is Mr. Todd Estes. 230 00:16:44,320 --> 00:16:51,080 We'd like to invite you to call us or come see us at any time for any of your 231 00:16:48,360 --> 00:16:55,760 insurance needs. We're happy to help you in any way. We appreciate your business, 232 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:59,880 and we look forward to hearing you and doing business with you. Thank you. 233 00:46:04,920 --> 00:46:07,160 » Mhm. >> Mhm.