Votes at a glance: Cullman council adopts personnel handbook, audit and several resolutions

At its meeting, the Cullman City Council approved multiple routine and administrative items by voice vote or roll call.

Key outcomes:
- Ordinance 26-38 (personnel policies): The council completed a second reading and adopted the updated personnel handbook by roll-call vote.
- Resolution 26-87 (annual audit FY25): The council adopted the fiscal year 2025 annual audit after members had the opportunity to review the auditor's report; staff will schedule a future work session with auditors for questions.
- Resolution 26-89 (job descriptions): New job descriptions for Coleman Fire Rescue and Information Technology were adopted by voice vote.
- Resolution 26-90 (city attorney): The council reappointed Brandy Lee of Lee Law Firm as city attorney by motion and voice vote.
- Special events: The council approved a street-preaching request for May 29 and multiple downtown 'Bridal' evening events for June–August; the Chamber will coordinate with public safety for crowd control.

Votes and procedural notes: the personnel-policy ordinance was adopted via roll-call (aye votes recorded in the transcript), while the audit and other resolutions were approved by voice vote. Several items included requests for follow-up: the audit will be presented in a work session with auditors; the Strawberry Festival logistics will be coordinated with public safety.

The meeting concluded after a motion to adjourn was approved by voice vote.