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In an effort to keep the citizens of Dauphin Island better informed, the Mayor and Town Council are pleased to distribute The Town Crier on a monthly basis. The Latest Town Criers April 2026 March 2026 February 2026 January 2026 December 2025 November 2025 October 2025 September 2025 August 2025 July 2025 June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 The Town Crier In an effort to keep the citizens of Dauphin Island better informed, the Mayor and Town Council are pleased to distribute The Town Crier on a monthly basis. Our goal is to highlight the Council Meetings and other newsworthy events. The newsletter is not intended as a substitute for attending public meetings in person. Council Meetings are usually held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 PM. Agenda meetings are usually held on Mondays before each Council Meeting at 5:00 PM and are open to the public. We look forward to seeing you there. Got an upcoming event? Let us know! Send your info by fax to (251) 861-2154 or email us. Most of the documents are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format, and Acrobat Reader is needed to download the documents. You can get the reader free of charge here . Town Crier

The Town Council meetings are held at Town Hall every month. All meetings are open to the public, residents and visitors are encouraged to attend. The Town Council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of every month. The meetings begin at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers located at 1011 Bienville Blvd., Dauphin Island, Alabama 36528. Agenda meetings are held on the first and third Monday nights prior to the Council Meetings. These meetings begin at 5:00 PM. All meetings are open to the public; citizens, residents and visitors are encouraged to attend. If you have a question or an item to be considered by the Mayor and Council, contact the Town Clerk, Wanda Sandagger, who can be reached at (251) 861-5525 Ext 225. Upcoming Town Council Me etings -Meeting Minutes and Documents- Agenda Meeting - April 6 @ 5PM Council Meeting - April 7 @ 6PM Council Workshop Meetings Special Meetings NOTE: WORKSHOP MEETINGS ARE FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND DELIBERATIONS AND DO NOT OFFER OPPORTUNITES FOR PUBLIC COMMENT AND/OR INTERACTION. PLEASE CONTACT TOWN HALL FOR ADDITIONAL INFO AT 251-861-5525 Steering Committee Meetings NOTE: WORKSHOP MEETINGS ARE FOR STEERING COMMITTEE DISCUSSIONS AND DELIBERATIONS AND DO NOT OFFER OPPORTUNITES FOR PUBLIC COMMENT AND/OR INTERACTION. WSANDAGGER@TOWNOFDAUPHINISLAND.ORG Public Hearings April 2, 2026 @ 2:00PM - watch on zoom TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON PROPOSED ORDINANCE No. 114; A ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE AND PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR SHORT-TERM RENTAL LICENSES FOR CERTAIN R-1 PROPERTIES PENDING REVIEW AND POSSIBLE AMENDMENT OF THE TOWN’S SHORT-TERM RENTAL REGULATIONS. See proposed draft here. April 6, 2026 @ 4:45PM - to receive comments on proposed change to ordinance 60-I building codes. - See proposed Ordinance 60-J here. All the associated information is in hard copy is at the Town Hall and can be viewed there. YOU WISH FOR YOUR COMMENTS TO BE MADE A PART OF THE MINUTES, PLEASE SUBMIT THEM IN WRITING. COMMENTS MAY BE TURNED IN AT THE PUBLIC HEARING, FAXED TO TOWN HALL (251)861-2154 OR SENT ON LINE TO WSANDAGGER@TOWNOFDAUPHINISLAND.ORG . Planning Commission Meetings April 14 @ 5PM MEETINGS ARE HELD THE 2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 5PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1011 BIENVILLE BLVD. ~ ALL SITE PLAN REVIEWS ARE SCHEDULED ON TUESDAYS OR THURSDAYS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY ~ WSANDAGGER@TOWNOFDAUPHINISLAND.ORG OR (251) 861-5525 EXT 225 Board of Adjustments Meeting Municipal Court Session Court is the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 2:00 PM located at 1011 Bienville Blvd. Meetings

For information and to apply for available job openings, contact us at (251) 861-5525. Join the Team To apply for available job openings, download the application PDF for the position you are interested in from the list below or pick one up at Town Hall at 1011 Bienville Boulevard or call (251) 861-5525 . Download Application Please fill out the application above for any of the following available jobs and submit to the corresponding department. Building Inspector Code Enforcement Police Officer Park & Recreation Maintenance Public Works Public Safety Officer Available Job Openings Volunteering Check with Town Hall about volunteering for events that are Town sponsored or committees that are formed by the Town. Support your community!

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The Town Council meetings are held at Town Hall every month. All meetings are open to the public, residents and visitors are encouraged to attend. Previous Meeting Minutes & Documents March 17, 2026 Council Meeting & Reports Video Audio March 16, 2026 Agenda Meeting Video Audio March 12, 2026 Special Meeting Video March 3, 2026 Council Meeting Public Hearing Video February 2, 2026 Agenda Meeting Video January 20, 2026 Council Meeting Video January 6, 2026 December 15, 2025 TC Meeting & Reports November 18, 2025 TC Meeting & Reports October 7, 2025 TC Meeting & Reports September 16, 2025 TC Meeting & Reports September 2, 2025 TC Meeting & Reports August 19, 2025 TC Meeting & Reports August 5, 2025 TC Meeting & Reports July 23, 2025 Special Meeting & Reports July 1, 2025 TC Meeting & Reports June 3 , 2025 Reports June 3 , 2025 TC Meeting May 20, 2025 TC Meeting & Reports May 5 & 6, 2025 Public Hearing & TC Meeting & Reports April 15, 2025 TC Meeting & Reports April 1, 2025 TC Meeting & Reports

The Town of Dauphin Island has successfully secured funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundaiotn Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund (NFWFGEBF) to restore the beach and dunes along the East End of the island. National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Flood Insurance - Now What? Substantial Damage (SD) & Repetitive Loss (RL) Community Rating System Program (CRS) Our partners at GMC have provided you with valuable information regarding properties affected by repetitive flooding. This strategic initiative seeks to mitigate or eliminate damage to residential homes and reduce the disruptions to daily life caused by recurring flooding events. We appreciate the interest many of you have shown in this important initiative and your participation in GMC's public engagement events. Please take your time and click on the individual option buttons below: CRS, NFIP, and SD&RL. These FAQs are designed to empower you with clarity and confidence, affirming that your safety is our highest priority! FEMA FAQs

Complete listing of important town announcements and notices. Dauphin Island POLICE DEPARTMENT is HIRING! Go here for an application or call 251-861-5523 for more information. REMINDER: Dauphin Island currently has a burn ban in place. Please NO FIRES! Billy Goat Hole Boat Ramp NOW OPEN! F requently A sked Q uestions: Dauphin Island’s Red Foxes and Wildlife Management West End Nature Preserve - Offical Satement DUMPSTER HOURS: Fridays & Saturdays 8am-Noon NEW Dumpster Policy <--Please read details here for cost and approved items. Aloe Bay - Dredging & Pipeline Update Please be aware that dredging activity is occurring near the Ladnier Landing Boat Ramp along the southern shore of Aloe Bay. Please avoid traversing near or over the floating dredging pipeline (as labeled in the photo) The dredge and associated pipeline are marked during the day and night time, but the dredge will only be operating during the day time hours. Home | Aloe Bay Alabama businesses affected by the drought can apply for SBA Loans Parking Information DI BRIDGE REPAIRS ALDOT recently announced a $33 million contract has been awarded for DI Bridge repairs that could take up to four years to complete. The town will forward ALDOT news releases throughout the period of construction to keep motorists informed of anticipated lane closures and related issues. Please feel free to share this information with other interested parties. https://aldotnews.com/2025/05/19/aldot-to-begin-dauphin-island-bridge-rehabilitation-project-in-coming-months/ MARDI GRAS RULES Mardi Gras parade route along Bienville Boulevard (right-of-way) and improve safety as follows; Reserving of spaces along the parade route is limited to the day of event (beginning at sunrise) and ropes, ribbons, and other similar materials are not allowed to mark areas. You can place out tents vehicles, lawn chairs etc. to claim your space the morning of the parade. Items placed along the route must be removed at the conclusion of each parade or be subject to disposal during the post-parade clean-up process. Parade goers are also encouraged to only take as much space as needed for their respective group and to make room for others whenever possible. USA Groin Lot - Property information disclosure form National Public Health Week Proclamation MOBILE COUNTY IS ELIGIBLE FOR FEMA AID FOR RECENT STORM ACTIVITY Mobile County is now eligible for federal help after the mid-January tornado and storms. FEMA, in a news release, said residents in Mobile County can now apply for FEMA Individual Assistance (IA), which could include temporary housing help, basic home repairs and some uninsured disaster-related needs. People affected by the storms can apply for disaster assistance at disasterassistance.gov , or by using the FEMA mobile app , or by calling 800-621-3362. The helpline is open, and help is available from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Central Time in most languages. If you use a relay service such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service. For information on Alabama’s disaster recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4684 . Follow FEMA on Twitter at FEMA Region 4 (@femaregion4) / Twitter and at facebook.com/fema . Do you have Pine Beetles? - Please check out the following links for Pine Bark Beetle Resources https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/forestry/managing-pine-bark-beetles-in-urban-forests/ https://auburn.zoom.us/rec/share/mMVqvLZqktH7OC2q5cx2Ix_VSOcAu77EnBPLJKMam1usb00nG57l4onq4npfMZon.aWbIL7P33k7XV9e8?startTime=1628787905000 FINAL PUBLIC NOTICE - Mobile County Commission has applied for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) Program funding through Alabama Emergency Management (AEM) as a sub-grantee. <- Please click here to see the complete NOTICE! NOTICE FLOOD INSURANCE UPDATE : The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) conducted a series of virtual tour audits in early 2021 as part of the town’s administration of the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. As a result, some 200+ structures were flagged by FEMA to have possible and/or potential violations. Town staff are currently in the process of contacting property owners, providing on-site inspections, and assisting individuals to achieve full compliance as necessary. Every effort will be made to contact property owners in advance of any required site visits. Please contact the Building Inspection Dept. at 251-861-5525 x222 for additional information. Thank you in advance for your cooperation as we work to assist FEMA with this important process to maintain flood insurance availability for our island community. Additional information will be provided at the appropriate time. Hurricane Sally Disaster Assistance please click for more information. Dauphin Island Municipal Court: For anyone wanting to sign up for DRIVING SCHOOL instead of coming to court please call 251-861-5525 ext. 227. *Notice : Mobile County Health Department - Eastern Equine Encephalitis The Mobile County Health Department (MCHD) recently reported that Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) was detected in a sentinel chicken on Dauphin Island. These types of tests are checked weekly and MCHD is taking necessary actions to reduce and/or eliminate this health risk. Additional sprayings are underway via land-based vehicles and airplane along with other treatments to reduce the mosquito population. Health officials have also reached out to island property owners to notify them that previously requested “no spray” areas will be temporarily suspended. Mosquitoes are most active during the early morning and evening time periods. You can reduce your exposure as follows; (a) Use an EPA-registered repellent with DEET (b) Wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts when outdoors (c) Stay/sleep in places with air conditioning and/or window and door screens and (d) Empty/remove standing water within your property. To report an issue with mosquitoes, contact Vector Services at (251) 690-8124. For additional information visit http://MCHD.org and click on Vector Control listed under “Services” PRESS RELEASE FACT SHEET Announcements

From original art to that special gift for a friend, family member or yourself, you’re sure to find a treasured keepsake on your next visit to Dauphin Island. Shopping Treat yourself to a variety of local items in our island shops. From original art to that special gift for a friend, family member or yourself, you’re sure to find a treasured keepsake on your next visit to Dauphin Island. Beach Planet Read More Dauphin Island Heritage & Arts Gallery Read More Dauphin Island Sea Lab Gift Shop Read More Flippperz Hositality Hub LLC Read More The First, A National Bank Read More The Hippie Fish Read More The Silver Pearl Read More Blu Revival Surf Shop Read More Dauphin Island Hospitality Read More Dauphin Island Trading Read More JG Ship and Shore Read More The Happy Octopus Read More The Sandbox Read More

Our mouthwatering seafood is harvested locally and includes delicious shrimp, oysters, fish and crab. Whatever you and your family are craving, you’ll find it here. Restaurants Our mouthwatering seafood is harvested locally and includes delicious shrimp, oysters, fish and crab. There are also great choices for sandwiches, scrumptious pastries and coffee. Whatever you and your family are craving, you’ll find it on Dauphin Island. BGH Cafe Read More Captain Snapper's Read More Dinner's Ready Read More Dority's Bar & Grill Read More Island Chevron & Grill Read More Islander’s Restaurant & Bar Read More Miguel's Beach'n Baja Read More Pirates Bar & Grill Read More Reel Deal BBQ & Seafood Read More The Carriage Read More Better Goods to Go Read More Circle K Read More Dockside Seafood Read More Foxy’s Waffle Bar and Sugar Den Read More Island Rainbow, LLC Read More Lighthouse Bakery Read More Pelican Pub Read More Pirates Pizza & Wings Read More Skinner Seafood Read More

There are a number of opportunities for worship while visiting Dauphin Island. We invite you to attend a service or plan an island wedding. Churches There are a number of opportunities for worship while visiting Dauphin Island. We invite you to attend a service or plan an island wedding. Church of the Island Read More Dauphin Island Methodist Church Read More St. Francis Episcopal Church Read More Dauphin Island Baptist Church Read More St. Edmunds by the Sea Catholic Church Read More