The Geraldine Town Council met on Monday, April 11, 2022. Guest Brent Rhodes prayed the opening prayer. Following the Pledge to the flag, Mr. Rhodes talked about why he is a candidate for District 39 of the Alabama House of Representatives. His desire is to represent the needs and wishes of the people in District 39.
Minutes from April 5, 2022, Work Session were approved with a couple of corrections. Minutes from March 15, 2022, Council meeting were approved as printed.
Mayor Ables gave a report on the April 9th Town Egg Hunt. There were approximately 100 children participating. Mayor Ables thanked some local businesses and organizations for making contributions to the Event. They included Geraldine Fire Department, Tickled Pink, Macedonia #1 Baptist Church, Frothy Dog, The Father's House, Easy Tax Solutions, and Geraldine Food Valu. Thanks were also extended to Town Clerk Donna Johnson for organizing and administering the event.
A discussion was held about the former Liberty Bank building that was donated to the Town. The Town has applied for a grant to assist in the renovation of the building.
The discussion was held concerning hiring a Park Director for next year. A job description is being developed.
An announcement was made about a Singing in the Park to be held on May 14 beginning at 4:00 PM. The event is FREE and sponsored by local radio personality Donna Feazell. She can be heard on radio media. There is an app available as well as almost all forms of Social Media including Facebook Live, YouTube, and many others. She does a morning Traffic and weather report for the entire Southeast as well as an "Afternoon Drive Home" from 1:00-3:00 each afternoon Monday- Friday. She has guests most days with a variety of interests, as well as great information on a wide range of subjects from canning, cooking, pruning as well as sports, political information, and much, much more. Entertainment will include Point of Honor, Ricky Luster, Sr., and Bro. Billy Bob Bohannon. The emcees will be Donna Feazell and Beverly Kay Spears. There will be food available and lots of great door prizes.
The Town is encouraging residents to have a Yard Sale on Saturday, June 18. It will be designated Community Yard Sale Day.
The Council voted to amend the Farmer's Market rules to allow vendors to offer products for resale during the month of May ONLY. Beginning June 1, all items sold must be locally grown. The Farmer's Market is located in the Pavillion near the Splash Pad at 13099 County Road 52. It will be open on Wednesdays from 2:00-5:00 and Saturdays beginning at 10:00 AM and be open until most of the products are sold. The Council voted to hire Melissa Gilbert to monitor the Farmer's Market this year. Applications for vendors to participate may be obtained at Geraldine Town Hall 41343 Highway 75. You may call Town Hall at 256-659-2122 for information. Townhall is open 8:00-4:00 Monday through Friday. Vendors will not be charged a fee to participate but must have a permit before selling.
The Town is required by AMIC (Alabama Municipal Insurance Corporation) to designate an Emergency Room Provider as well as a Medical Provider from a list provided by AMIC. The council voted to select Marshall Medical Center South as an Emergency Room Provider and South DeKalb Family Medical as a Medical Provider.
The council voted to designate Mayor Ables as the Delegate for The League of Municipalities Annual Meeting and pay the expenses for him to attend.
A discussion was held about improving the parking area beside the Fire Hall.
A discussion was held about hiring someone to provide sound for the June 11 Picnic in the Park sponsored by the Town. This FREE event will begin at 3:00 PM and there will be food trucks available. The headliner will be Leah Seawright and will also include The Bridge Church Praise Band and Backwoods Revival.
VFW Officer Gerald Tillman announced the upcoming Marshall County Spring Carnival to be held at the Boaz VFW Fairgrounds May 4-14. First Responders, Active-Duty Military, and Military Veterans with credentials will receive up to 4 complimentary admission tickets per family.
