Town Council

Troyce Townsel, a former councilman for the Town of Berry, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 5 at the age of 74. He died at Hospice of West Alabama following a lengthy illness.

The Berry Town Council voted to appoint Chris Lindsey to fill the Place 4 seat on the Berry Town Council, replacing former Councilman Troyce Townsel, during its Sept. 11 meeting. All council members were present, with the exception of Councilman Russell Madison.

The Glen Allen Town Council met on Tuesday, July 11 at the town’s community center. All council members were in attendance for the scheduled monthly meeting. Mayor Allen J. Dunavant introduced Darrell Brewer of the Alabama Rural Water Association, whom he had extended an invitation to address the council in an effort to assist with the decision of increasing water rates for the Glen Allen Water Department.

The Berry Town Council approved its 2024 fiscal year Rebuild Alabama Transportation Plan during its Aug. 7 meeting. Councilwoman Mary Sue Lollar, Councilman Charles Tidwell and Councilman Calvin Madison were in attendance for the meeting, with council members Troyce Townsel and Russell Madison absent.

The Berry Town Council voted to approve the transfer of its economic development funds and the industrial park land  to the Berry Industrial Development Authority during its July 10 meeting. Councilman Charles Tidwell and Councilman  Troyce Townsel were absent, with all other council members present.

The Glen Allen Town Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 6. Councilwoman Bobbie S. McCraw was absent from the meeting, with all other council members in attendance.

The Berry Town Council held a brief meeting on June 5 to consider two items of business. Councilman Russell Madison and Councilman Troyce Townsel were absent, with all other council members present for the meeting. Also present for the meeting were Berry Mayor Jimmy Madison and Town Clerk Marie McCluskey.

The Glen Allen Town Council held its regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 2. All council members were present for the meeting. The council discussed and reviewed the town’s annual spring cleanup, which had been conducted on Saturday, April 29.

The Berry Town Council approved a resolution during its May 1 meeting, declaring May as Mental Health Awareness Month. All council members were present, with the exception of Troyce Townsel. Prior to the meeting, Berry Mayor Jimmy Madison and the city council treated the clients and staff of Berry Manor, along with other mental health personnel, to snacks and refreshments.

The Berry Town Council voted to reappoint Councilman Troyce Townsel to his council position during its April 3 meeting. All council members were present, with the exception of Townsel.