The area known as Pleasant Grove, Alabama was first homesteaded in September, 1836. Pleasant Grove is in Jefferson County. Although no one seems to know when or exactly how the town came by its name, old documents indicate that at least part of this area was call Pleasant Grove as early at 1884.

Pleasant Grove was incorporated as a city in January, 1937. The incorporation came about by reason of a rather unusual circumstance. The town sits on land honeycombed by coal mines. For many years the residents had relied on water wells for their water supply. As years passed and more mining was done, Pleasant Grove found itself confronted with a problem. Residents would sometimes go to their well to draw water only to find there was none. The water had gone into the mines.

During the mid to late 30’s, the Federal Government had a program for financing the building of local water systems. In exploring the possibility of securing such funds, it was revealed that in order to secure such financing a community must be legally incorporated. At this time the incorporation became a reality.

The first appointed Mayor of Pleasant Grove was W.P. Stone. The city is governed by a Mayor and five council members who serve four-year terms. Elections for city officials is held during the summer of each leap year with four year terms beginning the first Monday in October.

Currently the elected officials of the city are:

Mayor Jerry Brasseale

Council Members: James Mosley-Finance Committee, William Bullion-Street Committee,
Terrie Hicks-Risk Management Committee, Philip Houston-Personnel Committee, Paula Johnson-Public Safety Committee.

Meetings
City Council - 1st & 3rd Monday - City Hall
Planning Board - 1st Tuesday - City Hall
Park Board - Last Monday -City Hall
Library Board - 2nd Thursday - City Hall
(Except for June, July and December)
Board of Adjustments - Meets on Call
Beautification Board - 4th Tues - City Hall
Municipal Court - 3rd Tuesday -City Hall



SCHOOLS - Pleasant Grove Schools are operated by the Jefferson County Board of Education. We originally gave the Board of Education twenty acres and a gift of $150,000 toward the construction of a Junior High School. In 1970, we built Pleasant Grove High School which was combined with the Junior High School. Our schools were accredited by the State of Alabama in May, 1973. The City agreed to give the Board of Education $1,000,000.00 over a ten year period to add onto the existing Elementary School and get all of our children K-6 under one roof. We are happy to say that in January, 1997, students who formerly attended Woodward School were relocated in our City.

LIBRARY - The Library was established in 1973 and now has over 30,000 books. Through the Library Board, a fine reading program is held each summer for our young people. Local artists exhibit their creative pieces in the lobby. The Library is part of the Jefferson County free library system offering extensive services to our patrons. Weekday hours are 9 to 5 and Saturday, the Library is open 9 to 12.

STREETS - Streets are maintained by the city. We plan to resurface some streets the latter part of this year and next year. Our Street Department maintains our sidewalks, keeps the areas near the intersections clean and maintains all street signs and markers.

SANITATION -Currently garbage service is contracted by Waste Management. Garbage is picked up at curbside one time each week. Recycling bins are located behind City Hall and our citizens are encouraged to bring recyclable items to these bins.

WE ARE SAFE - Professionals in our Police, Fire, Public Works, Inspection Department and Municipal Court protect the lives, property and rights of the citizens of Pleasant Grove.
POLICE DEPARTMENT -The Police Dept. is concerned not only with law enforcement, but with the general protection and education of youngsters and adults.

FIRE DEPARTMENT - The Fire Dept. helps Pleasant Grove enjoy an NB4 rating, saving several thousand dollars on cost of fire insurance each year.

ADMINISTRATIVE/MUNICIPAL COURT - Functions are conducted by the City Clerk and her staff. Financial, personnel, court matters and citizen information is available through these offices.










 

 

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