By Maya Quinn, managing editor
On Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026, city council members gathered for a regular
meeting in City Hall. No decisions were made during the work session held prior to this session. All city council members were present.
Mayor Cockrell reported that the city is diligently working to address water leaks while keeping the streets clean. He also states that the city is in communication with new businesses coming to Eutaw and with AL-DOT regarding infrastructure progress.
Council member reports consisted of reminders for June events and students within the Greene County School System.
Councilwoman Hunter urged parents of Greene County students to update their personal contact information, as she is not the point of contact for personal school communications. She also commented that Sun Bucks have already been distributed, and many may not have received them due to incorrect contact information. As a parent herself, Hunter urged attendees to contact the school with updated information and to check the post office for undelivered Sun Bucks.
Councilwoman Logan wanted to remind citizens that the 250th Celebration of America will be held this Saturday, June 27th. There is still time to sign up for the parade, and admission is free. They are seeking participants with classic cars, tractors, and wagons. Councilwoman Watkins will be handing out fresh produce that same morning at 10:00 am at 218 Boligee Street. They are requesting a $5 donation during the distribution.
During public comments, Mrs. Gloria McCruter from the Taking Back Our Community (TBOC) Summer Enrichment Program requested financial support for the program. TBOC showed up with only a small portion of the over 50 students enrolled this summer, yet they easily commanded the audience’s presence. Three students stood alongside her, testifying to the positive impact the program has on them. They delighted in the guidance teachers gave academically and spiritually. “It’s a beautiful thing to see all the children in the audience today,” Councilwoman Watkins told McCruter as she recounted when TBOC was just a dream in the making, 19 years ago. “I take my hat off to you.”
There was no old business reported. Here are the approved new business items for the meeting:
- Resolution ACT 2026-608 #05: Local Unit Retirees and Beneficiaries of Deceased Retirees
- Resolution 2026-06: Authorizing Red Clay Concrete Co. LLC to assign or subcontract a portion of the R.H. Young Community Center Roof Replacement Project to Mike O’Bryant Construction Inc.
- Resolution 2026-7: Appointing a committee to evaluate engineering statements and qualifications for the City of Eutaw’s Community Development Block Grant Program
- Recommendation for City Clerk, pending background check and bonding
- Travel, per diem, and registration for Linda Spencer, court clerk, and Joe L. Powell, Court Magistrate, to attend the Alabama Municipal Court Clerks and Magistrates Association 2026 Annual Conference, September 22-26, 2026, in Perdido Beach, Orange Beach, Alabama
- Room reservation for Councilwoman Hunter for Wednesday, June 24, 2026, for $135.38
- Lighting Services Agreement between the City of Eutaw and Alabama Power Company to install a light at the Eutaw Airport Board and Authority by the Council
- Cease the use of all City Property for profit until approved by the Council; companies will be notified before any actions are taken.
- Easeent or Alabama Power re-routed a secondary line from a pole on the south side of Greenseboro Street across Clarence Thomas Cemetery to a pole near the property of Spiver Gordon at Thomas Avenue; Council members Hunter and Woodruff. opposed
- Mayor Cockrell Appointments to City Zoning Board of Adjustments, Shalonda Fulgham
The next city council meeting will be held on July 14th at 5:00 pm. The next city council work session will be held on July 21st at 5:00 pm, and Councilman French encourages citizens to attend with any ideas or concerns.
Featured Image: TBOC students and staff inside City Hall (Maya Quinn/The Democrat)
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