Berry town council

The Berry Town Council met Monday, March 2, at Berry Town Hall, with Mayor Mary Lollar presiding. The meeting began with approval of minutes from the town’s previous meetings following an earlier executive session. All council members were present except Calvin Madison. During the meeting, the council approved updated ordinances for Bay’s Lake. Mayor Lollar said the revised rules will be filed with the courthouse, posted at the lake, displayed in several locations around town and published for the public.

The Berry Town Council approved new protections for Bay’s Lake, heard updates on a proposed housing development and addressed ongoing park maintenance concerns during its recent meeting. Berry town council met on Feb. 2, all members were present. The meeting opened with a prayer led by council member Chris Lindsey, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the previous meeting minutes before Mayor Mary Lollar presented awards from the town’s annual Christmas Tree Walk.

Proposed ordinances aimed at protecting Bay’s Lake, shown above, have raised legal concerns. The lake is the town’s water supply | Photo by Jami Olive

The Berry Town Council held its monthly meeting Jan. 5 at Berry City Hall. Councilman Chris Lindsey opened the meeting with a prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Mary Sue Lollar called the meeting to order. All members were present.

The Berry Town Council then held its regular council meeting on Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. at the Miner’s Diner. Mayor Mary Sue Lollar called the meeting to order. Present at the meeting were Councilors Nancy Shepherd, Charles Tidwell, Russell Madison, Chris Lindsey and Calvin Madison. Also present at the meeting was Town Clerk Marsha Locke.

Probate Judge Mike Freeman administered the oath of office to Berry’s mayor and city council members on Monday, Nov. 3. Shown above, left to right, are Council Member Russell Madison, Council Member Calvin Madison, Mayor Mary S. Lollar, Probate Judge Mike Freeman, Council Member Nancy Shepherd, Council Member and Mayor Pro Tem Chris Lindsey and Council Member Chuck Tidwell. | Photo by Mickey Lollar

The Berry Town Council held its regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 6 at Berry City Hall. Mayor Mary Sue Lollar called the meeting to order with all members present except Councilor Charles Tidwell. The meeting began with a prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilor Chris Lindsey.

The Berry Town Council held its regular meeting Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. at Berry City Hall. Mayor Mary Sue Lollar called the meeting to order. Councilors Nancy Shepherd, Charles Tidwell, Russell Madison, Chris Lindsey and Calvin Madison were present, along with Town Clerk Marie McCluskey.

Unofficial results from Tuesday’s municipal election show close contests in Wards 2, 4 and 5 for seats on the Fayette City Council, with one race heading to a runoff.

In Ward 2, Micky Joe Morgan led with 56 votes (43.08 percent), followed by Ron Hannah with 48 votes (36.92 percent). A runoff between Morgan and Hannah is set for Sept. 23. Other candidates included Amanda Henry and Priscilla Gray, each with 11 votes (8.46 percent); Michael Deane with 3 votes (2.31 percent); and Kyle Cook with no votes.

The Berry Town Council held a special meeting on Monday, Aug. 18, at Berry Town Hall.

The Berry Town Council held its regular session on Monday, Aug. 4 at Berry Town Hall. The meeting opened with a prayer led by Councilor Chris Lindsey, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.