COLLINSVILLE, Ala.– The Collinsville City Council approved the city’s 2025–2026 budget and addressed several infrastructure and public safety matters during its regular meeting Monday, December 15, 2025.
Mayor Jeff Chandler reported that work has begun at Little League Park, though progress has been temporarily delayed while Sand Mountain Electric relocates power lines and removes a large tree from the site. He also said the city’s tornado warning siren is currently not operational due to a power outage but is expected to be restored soon.
Council members approved minutes from the December 1 meeting before hearing department reports.
Police Chief Stephen Malone received approval to relocate dispatch operations to an office across from his current location, freeing space for the assistant chief and improving department efficiency. The project will cost $4,500 dollars and the city will contribute $1,500 dollars.
The council also recognized the success of the city’s Christmas Parade, which drew a large crowd. First place was awarded to the Polar Express float by Blake Broom. Second place went to the Forrest Gump float by Danny Collins, and third place was awarded to The Grinch by the Synergy Homeschool Group.
During a public hearing, the council approved a recreational vehicle campground ordinance. City officials said the ordinance will be amended to include language allowing tent camping, with the revised version to be reviewed by the city attorney before final adoption.
Council members also approved the city’s 2025–2026 budget, noting the city remains financially stable and maintains emergency procedures and a line of credit for unexpected expenses.
In other business, the council reappointed Sherry Stallings as municipal court judge. Members also discussed a request from Cowboy Church to serve meals using a food trailer, noting that permission from property owners and approval from the health department would be required.
The meeting concluded with council members recognizing volunteers and local organizations for their contributions to recent community events.
You can hear the entire meeting right here.
