Overcash named as the Madison City Council president

Tommy Overcash, the District 5 representative for the Madison City Council, was named as the new council president Monday, Nov. 8.

Overcash replaces Bill Holtzclaw, who resigned Monday to assume his new role as the state senator for District 2.

“It is truly with mixed emotions that I submit my resignation,” Holtzclaw said at the beginning of the meeting. “It has been truly an honor and a privilege. It’s what I call a high-water mark. I thank you for the opportunity to serve alongside you.”

President Pro-Tem Jerry Jennings handled the transition, and he thanked Holtzclaw for his service to the council and the city.

“You did an outstanding job,” Jennings said.

The District 7 seat will remain vacant until public interviews are conducted.

Overcash said he expects a new District 7 representative to be named by the December 13 meeting.

Anyone interested in filling the vacancy must live in District 7. Interested parties should contact City Clerk Melanie Williard at 256-772-5610.

In other actions:

—Mayor Paul Finley declared November as Firefighter Appreciation Month.

—Finley presented a certificate of recognition to Allen King for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. King collected more than 5,400 books for the Mill Creek Elementary Library and more than $5,200 for the library.

—District 1 representative Tim Holcombe announced a new meeting called “Building in Madison” Nov. 16 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the City Hall conference room. The meeting will answer questions for residents who are contemplating building or making renovations to their home or office.

—Tabled a resolution awarding a bid to purchase two knuckleboom loaders.