Double Springs Town Council

DOUBLE SPRINGS - The town of Double Springs is reminding dog owners, who let their dogs roam freely, that the issue is becoming a major problem, they are violating terms of the town’s ordinance and are subject to consequences.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - One Double Springs Town Council member’s opinion about the condition and lower attendance at the swimming pool at the community center stirred the waters at a recent meeting.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - A major traffic issue presented by Police Chief Kim Miller to the Double Springs Town Council last July is being corrected with the adoption of a new ordinance prohibiting certain large trucks from city streets.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - Signs reading “No Through Trucks” need to either be taken down or a local ordinance enforced to stop large, semi-trucks from using Blake Drive as a detour from Highway 278 to Highway 195, Double Springs Police Chief Kim Miller said.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - In a mixed vote, the Double Springs Town Council at their Monday May 10, meeting, approved selling alcoholic beverages for on-premises sales on Sundays only at restaurants or eating establishments.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - Damage to the walking track at Mike Gilbreath Memorial Park, due to time, weather and roots, caused the park to be closed in February of this year for renovations. According to reports at the town meeting Monday, Sept. 14, the repaving of the track and lighting are the only issues left to complete before the park reopens.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - After a 15-minute executive session discussing the good name and character of individuals, the Double Springs Town Council took action Monday, April 13, to fill two vacancies--one left by the death of Bill Hawkins, the other by the resignation of Bart Seymour.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - When Bill Hawkins passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 25, it left a council seat vacant at the Town of Double Springs. As events unfolded at the town council meeting Monday, March 9, another seat became available when Mayor Elmo Robinson read a resignation letter by council member Bart Seymour. Seymour’s resignation is due to him no longer living in the city limits.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - Double Springs Town Council Member Bill Hawkins passed away Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Hendrix Health & Rehab.  He was 76. The Alabamian will have much more, including a tribute to Mr. Hawkins, in the March 4, edition.