Survey

Citizens Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DEKALBCOUNTYCITIZENSSURVEY

Business Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DEKALBCOUNTYBUSINESSSURVEY

These surveys will be an important part of understanding what growth and economic development policies residents and business owners support. The more responses we receive, the better informed we will be to address key issues about your local economy. All responses to these surveys are anonymous therefore your identify will not be revealed. The results of these surveys will be used to review and advance economic development strategies within the area.

Your opinions are important to us; please complete these surveys no later than Thursday, December 31, 2015. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Scott Griess, Associate Planner, TARCOG at 256-830-0818.

Thank you for your participation!

Sincerely,

Lucas Z. Blankenship

Director of Planning

Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments

5075 Research Drive, NW

Huntsville, AL 35805

Ph: 256-716-2483

Fx: 256-830-0843

Lucas.Blankenship@tarcog.us

Holiday Happenings

Community Christmas Tree Lighting

 Thanksgiving Day Thursday November 26, at 5:00 pm 



Community Christmas Service

Hosted by Harvest Center Church of God of Prophecy
Sunday, December 6, at  6:00 pm


Collinsville Christmas Parade
December 12, at 2:00 pm


Happy Holidays  Every One

Boo! Changed to Friday Oct. 30th

   It's Halloween!Time for, Trunk N Treat!

Due to predicted rain for  Saturday, Trunk N Treat has been changed to Friday October 30, 2015.

Resolution Honoring Councilmember Thomas Williams

STATE OF ALABAMA

COUNTY OF DEKALB

TOWN OF COLLINSVILLE

RESOLUTION NO. 10-2015

HONORING COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS WILLIAMS

WHEREAS,  the Mayor, Town Council, Town Staff and the Collinsville community as a whole has lost a valued member and citizen on June 5, 2015, with the death of Councilmember Thomas Williams, and

WHEREAS, Councilmember Williams was elected to the Town Council in 1992 and has faithfully served his community for 23 years, and

WHEREAS, his devotion to his community will forever have a profound effect on the people of Collinsville.

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Collinsville, Alabama that the Town of Collinsville recognizes the achievements and contributions of Councilmember Williams and expresses its appreciation and gratitude for those contributions.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that by the death of Councilmember Thomas Williams, the Town of Collinsville has been deprived of one of its outstanding Councilmembers and the community as a whole deprived of a beloved and distinguished citizen.

Done this the 8^TH day of September 2015.

                                                                                    ________________________________

                                                                                    Johnny Traffanstedt, Mayor

ATTEST:

_____________________________

Peggy Wright, City Clerk

Rex Leath Retires

Rex and wife Cindy

Chief Gary Bowen with Rex and Town Clerk Peggy Wright

A reception was held on July 27, 2015 at Collinsville Public Library to honor retiring Assistant Police Chief Rex Leath.  Rex has a combined 30 years of service to Collinsville and other surrounding communities.  Many past and present co-workers and friends came by to thank Rex for his service.  A shadow box representing his time in law enforcement was given to Rex as a retirement gift.

Councilman Jelks sworn in

Standing left to right:  Councilman David Bowen, Councilman Jeff Chandler, City Clerk Peggy Wright, Councilman Kathy Jelks, Mayor Johnny Traffanstedt, Councilman  Janet Osborn, and Councilman Fred Shankles.

 

On July 20, 2015 the Town Council of Collinsville welcomed Mrs. Kathy Jelks as it newest council member.  Mrs. Jelks will represent the citizens of district one.  This district seat was held by Mr. Thomas Williams for the last twenty-three years until his recent passing.  City Clerk Peggy Wright administered the Oath of Office at the regular session of the council meeting held on July 20, 2015

 

Annual Fireworks

         

 

Fourth of July Fire Works.

  In the park at 9:00 p.m.                             

The Town of Collinsville is saddened at the loss of Council Member Thomas Williams.  He has served the Town of Collinsville and his district as Councilman since October 5, 1992.  He passed away on June 5, 2015.

In 2014, he was awarded the distinguished service award in recognition of outstanding performance in promoting the aims and objectives of the Alabama League of Municipalities.

The Town and citizens of Collinsville appreciate the work and dedication of Councilman Williams.  We send our sincerest condolences to his family.

Collinsville Duck Race

It's time for the annual Duck Race

On Saturday April 16, 2016 at Collinsville City Park 

beginning at 10: 00 am

Tickets can be purchased at 

Collinsville Town Hall Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.