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The Gadsden city council Tuesday certified the recent
election results and almost immediately began discussion on the issue of Sunday
alcohol sales in the city. Sunday
alcohol sales will come to Gadsden when the City Council sets the hours, but
council members have been unable to reach a clear consensus on what the hours
will be.
The council discussed T
uesday when restaurants, bars and
stores will be able to sell alcohol on Sunday, following last week’s vote.
City Attorney Lee Roberts in his proposed ordinance put
noon as the time when restaurants and stores could begin sales and 1 p.m. as
the time when bars could begin sales, but said the decision was up to the
council.
Roberts said by state law, alcohol sales on Sunday could
start as early as 6 a.m. and go until 2 a.m. The council cannot regulate
private clubs.
Council President Bob Echols said he thought voters were
under the impression that Sunday alcohol sales would be allowed after noon, and
Councilman Billy Harris said he thought they understood sales would start after
noon or 1 p.m.
Councilman Robert Avery said he didn’t have a problem with
setting the time for restaurant sales at noon or whenever a restaurant opens,
but that off-premise sales from convenience stores or grocery stores should be
allowed at any time. He said it would make some residents “criminals” since
alcohol would be sold before noon.
Councilman Deverick Williams said public input is needed
on the issue.
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