The Haleyville City Council met Monday night with Jonathan Bennett absent. The Council approved the February general operation bills for $564,872.10. The residential property of Greag and Cathy Glass located on Kilpatrick Dairy Farm Road was annexed into the city limits per their request.

The Council approved a resolution opposing the Alabama State Senate Bill 31 and House Bill 58 which would exempt prescription drug sales from the calculation of gross receipts business licenses. The resolution points out the many services provided by the city to these businesses such as fire and police protection. The proposed bills would cause a loss of revenue to the City and be unfair to other types of businesses who would not have that advantage.

The Council approved hotel and registration expenses for an annual conference for the city librarian. Ralph Trallo was appointed to the water board for a 6 year term.

The resignation of Fire Chief Phillip Weaver, effective August 1, was accepted and the council will advertise for a new fire chief.

Several seasonal lifeguards were hired for the summer along with ground workers for the park and recreational department.

Six new volunteer firemen were added to the Haleyville Fire Department on the recommendation of Chief Weaver.

The next scheduled Haleyville City Council meeting will be Monday, April 3.