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Foley public meetings in 2023

31 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 18, 2023 · 4:00 PM

City Council

Public hearing on lot clearing violations at County Road 20 and Hickory Street

The Foley City Council will hold a public hearing regarding ordinance violations at a vacant lot near County Road 20 and Hickory Street. The council is also scheduled to consider several resolutions involving personnel appointments, budget transfers, and equipment purchases.

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Council Chambers
Mon Dec 11, 2023 · 3:00 PM

Industrial Development Board

Industrial Development Board discusses tax abatements for Hecate Energy and Foley Solar, LLC

The Industrial Development Board will consider a resolution to rescind a previous tax abatement granted to Hecate Energy. The board will also review a new resolution to grant a tax abatement to Foley Solar, LLC regarding the Pine Gate - Foley Project.

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Conference Room
Mon Dec 4, 2023 · 4:00 PM

City Council

Foley City Council to consider property rezoning and vehicle purchases

The council will discuss a summary of Hurricane Sally and review several capital purchase resolutions. Agenda items include an ABC license for Cozumel Bar and Grill and the 10-Plex Improvements Capital Project. A first reading for a property rezoning ordinance is also scheduled.

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Council Chambers
Mon Nov 20, 2023 · 4:00 PM

City Council

Foley Council to consider property annexations and impact fee amendments

The City Council will consider ordinances for property annexations and changes to development impact fees. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding building violations at 311 West 5th Avenue.

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Council Chambers
Mon Nov 6, 2023 · 4:00 PM

City Council

Foley City Council considers annexations, park upgrades, and budget amendments

The City Council will review several ordinances including two annexation petitions and an amendment to impact fee thresholds. The agenda also includes resolutions for various capital projects at Aaronville Park and Max Griffin Park, as well as the disposal of city vehicles and equipment.

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Council Chambers
Mon Oct 16, 2023 · 4:00 PM

City Council

Foley City Council considers ABC license and various department equipment purchases

The Foley City Council will review the 2022-2023 Foley Main Street Annual Report during a work session. The council will also consider several resolutions regarding equipment purchases for city departments and community sponsorships.

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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Executive Session — approved
5 yea · 1 present
Wayne Trawick yea · Vera Quaites yea · Rick Blackwell yea · Charles Ebert, III yea · Ralph Hellmich present · Richard Dayton yea
Mon Oct 2, 2023 · 4:00 PM

City Council

Foley City Council discusses building code updates and park improvements

The City Council will consider amending the International Building Codes and fee schedules. The agenda also includes several resolutions regarding park upgrades, event rentals at Heritage Park, and nuisance abatements.

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Council Chambers
Tue Sep 26, 2023 · 1:30 PM

City Council

Foley City Council to consider closing documents for a real property sale

The Foley City Council will hold a special called meeting on September 26, 2023. The agenda includes authorizing the Mayor to sign closing documents for a real property sale and approving sponsorship for the GUMBO summit.

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Council Chambers
Mon Sep 18, 2023 · 4:00 PM

City Council

Foley City Council discusses various resolutions and budget adjustments

The City Council will review several resolutions including fund transfers for municipal equipment and building facade grants. The agenda also includes public hearing notices regarding property nuisance abatements and approvals for seasonal fireworks.

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Council Chambers
Tue Sep 5, 2023 · 4:00 PM

City Council

Foley City Council to consider FY 2024 budgets and property rezonings

The City Council will meet to adopt Fiscal Year 2024 budgets and review amendments to the city's zoning ordinance. The agenda includes public hearings for property rezonings and several infrastructure projects. Additionally, the council will review grant applications for the Foley Municipal Airport.

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✓ Decided: Foley City Council adopts Fiscal Year 2024 budgets

The City Council unanimously approved the FY 2024 budgets and several zoning changes. The council also authorized funding for infrastructure projects, including a new Public Works Complex and intersection improvements at Michigan Avenue and Hickory Street.

Council Chambers
Mon Aug 28, 2023 · 9:10 AM

Public Cultural & Entertainment Facilities Cooperative District

The District will consider adopting the FY2024 budget.

The Public Cultural & Entertainment Facilities Cooperative District is meeting to address budget resolutions. The agenda includes amending the FY2023 budgets and adopting the FY2024 budget.

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Conference Room
Mon Aug 28, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Public Athletic and Sports Facilities Cooperative District

PASFCD to consider FY2023 budget amendments and FY2024 budget adoption

The Public Athletic and Sports Facilities Cooperative District is meeting to consider resolutions regarding district budgets. The agenda includes amending the FY2023 budgets and adopting the FY2024 budget.

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Conference Room
Mon Aug 21, 2023 · 4:00 PM

City Council

Foley Council considers recycling agreement and police vehicle replacements

The City Council will discuss an interlocal agreement with ECUA for processing recyclables and a new prisoner housing agreement with Elberta and Summerdale. The agenda also includes discussions on street department capital projects and lighting improvements on East Pride Blvd. Several resolutions regarding weed abatements and various city purchases are also scheduled for consideration.

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✓ Decided: Foley City Council approves various capital projects and interlocal agreements

The City Council approved several resolutions including a recycling agreement with ECUA, a new lighting project on East Pride Blvd, and a prisoner housing agreement with Elberta and Summerdale. The council also authorized the disposal and replacement of police vehicles and approved various public nuisance abatements.

Council Chambers
Mon Aug 7, 2023 · 4:00 PM

City Council

Foley City Council to consider multiple rezoning requests and a new pay plan

The Foley City Council will hold public hearings on several property rezonings and review ordinances regarding park usage and zoning amendments. The agenda also includes presentations on city compensation plans and resolutions for various infrastructure projects.

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✓ Decided: Foley City Council approves multiple rezoning ordinances and park usage policies

The City Council adopted several ordinances regarding property rezoning and updated the policies and procedures for public park usage. The council also recommended the approval of a retail table wine license for M and R Caribbean Spice LLC.

Council Chambers
Mon Aug 7, 2023 · 3:15 PM

Public Facilities Cooperative District

Resolution to levy project user fees on the Foley Crossroads development

The Public Facilities Cooperative District will consider electing officers and adopting the FY 2024 budget. The agenda also includes a resolution to levy project user fees on the Foley Crossroads development.

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Conference Room
Mon Jul 17, 2023 · 4:00 PM

City Council

Foley Council discusses airport construction, park rules, and public nuisance hearings

The City Council will consider an ordinance regarding public park usage policies and several resolutions. Discussion items include airport infrastructure bids, capital purchases for parks and city equipment, and public nuisance abatement for various properties.

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✓ Decided: Foley Council approves airport expansion and grants

The City Council approved a bid for a new access taxilane and 8-unit T-hangar at the Foley Municipal Airport, along with corresponding FAA and ALDOT grants. Other actions included approving park rule revisions and various capital purchases for city departments.

Council Chambers
Wed Jul 5, 2023 · 4:00 PM

City Council

Foley City Council to discuss medical overlay district and several rezonings

The council will consider a proposed Medical Overlay District and multiple property rezoning ordinances. The agenda also includes discussions on sidewalk projects and river restoration.

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✓ Decided: Foley City Council approves subdivision agreement and multiple rezoning requests

The City Council adopted an agreement with the Baldwin County Commission regarding subdivision regulations within the city's planning jurisdiction. Council also approved first readings for five rezoning ordinances and authorized several unplanned capital purchases for the police and sanitation departments.

Council Chambers
Mon Jun 19, 2023 · 4:00 PM

City Council

Foley City Council discusses zoning amendments and various city resolutions

The City Council will consider a second reading of an ordinance to amend the zoning ordinance. The agenda also includes discussions on resurfacing plan maps and several resolutions regarding grants, facility repairs, and equipment purchases.

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✓ Decided: Foley City Council adopts zoning amendment and approves multiple grants and purchases

The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance amending the zoning ordinance and adopted several resolutions for public safety grants, facade grants, and equipment purchases. The council also approved the 2022 Envision Downtown Foley Strategy Plan.

Council Chambers
Mon Jun 5, 2023 · 4:00 PM

City Council

Foley City Council considers speed limit changes and industrial rezoning

The council will hold public hearings regarding new 25 mph speed limits on Oak Street and West Roosevelt Avenue and a rezoning request for Turf Properties LLC. The agenda also includes second readings of ordinances for golf carts and low-speed vehicles. Additionally, several resolutions cover street department equipment purchases and board reappointments.

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✓ Decided: Foley City Council approves zoning change and new speed limits

The City Council adopted ordinances to pre-zone property for Turf Properties LLC as a Planned Industrial District and set a 25 mph speed limit on parts of Oak, Pine, and West Roosevelt Streets. The council also approved several board reappointments and authorized the purchase of street department vehicles and equipment.

Council Chambers
Mon May 15, 2023 · 4:00 PM

City Council

Foley City Council considers ordinances for golf carts, speed limits, and tax rates

The City Council will review several first-reading ordinances regarding golf cart regulations, street speed limits, and sales tax rate changes. Additional items include resolutions for municipal equipment purchases, park renovations, and various city contracts.

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✓ Decided: City Council updates golf cart rules and sales tax rates

Council approved ordinances to expand street-legal golf cart access and change local sales and use tax rates. The board also authorized several infrastructure projects, including airport upgrades and new pavilions at Graham Creek.

Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
(First Reading) ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 387-87 PRE-ZONING PROPERTY OWNED BY TURF PROPERTIES LLC TO PID - PLANNED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT — approved on first reading
6 present
Wayne Trawick present · Vera Quaites present · Rick Blackwell present · Charles Ebert, III present · Ralph Hellmich present · Richard Dayton present
Mon May 1, 2023 · 4:00 PM

City Council

Foley City Council considers rezoning, equipment purchases, and airport tours

The City Council will review several zoning changes and public hearings regarding property at 621 East Walker Ave., Riverside, and Creek Ridge. Discussion items include temporary helicopter tours at the municipal airport and various capital purchases for public works and street departments.

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✓ Decided: Foley City Council approves rezoning and public works equipment purchases

The City Council approved two rezoning ordinances and authorized the purchase of rotary lifts and a fueling system for the new Public Works campus. Council also approved a temporary helicopter tour operation at the municipal airport and renamed the Foley Kids Park.

Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
23-0170 — adopted
1 present
Ralph Hellmich present
23-0222 — adopted
4 yea · 1 abstain · 1 present
Wayne Trawick abstain · Vera Quaites yea · Rick Blackwell yea · Charles Ebert, III yea · Ralph Hellmich present · Richard Dayton yea
A motion was made by Council Member Rick Blackwell, seconded by Council Member Richard Dayton, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Council Member Quaites; aye…
3 yea
Vera Quaites yea · Rick Blackwell yea · Richard Dayton yea
Mon Apr 17, 2023 · 4:00 PM

City Council

Foley City Council considers South Juniper Street lighting and territory annexation

The Foley City Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding city infrastructure and land use. Agenda items include street light installation on South Juniper Street and a proposal for territory annexation.

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✓ Decided: Foley City Council approves annexation of Mills Community

The City Council approved a resolution to propose the annexation of the Mills Community to allow for a referendum. The council also authorized several equipment purchases, grant applications, and the installation of 20 new street lights on South Juniper Street.

Council Chambers
Mon Apr 3, 2023 · 4:00 PM

City Council

Foley City Council considers rezoning, equipment purchases, and park upgrades

The City Council will review several ordinances regarding property rezoning and a public nuisance abatement at 9475 South Hickory St. The agenda includes multiple resolutions for purchasing city vehicles, upgrading parks, and approving various budget amendments.

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✓ Decided: Foley City Council approves multiple equipment purchases and rezoning requests

City Council approved first readings for two rezoning ordinances and adopted several resolutions for equipment purchases, budget adjustments, and park upgrades. The council also accepted a federal grant for a city safety plan and authorized the purchase of two new garbage trucks.

Council Chambers
Mon Mar 20, 2023 · 4:00 PM

City Council

Foley City Council discusses annexation, infrastructure projects, and vehicle purchases

The City Council will consider several resolutions including a property annexation for David Green and various capital project funding requests. The agenda includes items regarding public nuisance abatement at 621 East Walker Avenue and multiple vehicle acquisitions.

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✓ Decided: Foley City Council approves annexation and multiple infrastructure grants

The City Council approved the annexation of property owned by David Green and authorized several grant applications for intersection and armory improvements. The council also approved funding for the Sportsplex ditch project and the purchase of 10 police vehicles.

Council Chambers
Mon Mar 6, 2023 · 4:00 PM

City Council

Foley City Council discusses annexation, liquor licenses, and infrastructure projects

The City Council will consider an ordinance for a property annexation owned by David Green. The meeting includes discussions on the fiscal year 2022 financial report and a lease agreement for the Baldwin County Library Cooperative. Additional items involve various resolutions for business licenses, board appointments, and park fee waivers.

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✓ Decided: Foley City Council approves library cooperative contract and capital project for CR 12

City Council approved a contract to house the Baldwin County Library Cooperative within the Foley Public Library and appropriated funds for a capital project on County Road 12. The council also approved several ABC license recommendations and board appointments.

Council Chambers
Mon Feb 20, 2023 · 4:00 PM

City Council

Foley City Council considers South Pecan Street road project and equipment purchases

The Foley City Council will consider a road building project on South Pecan Street and an ordinance for property annexation. The agenda also includes several requests for vehicle and equipment purchases for the Fire and Nature Parks departments. Additionally, the council will review various ABC license applications.

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✓ Decided: Foley City Council approves multiple grants and equipment purchases

The City Council approved several grant applications for fire staffing, litter traps, and stormwater management. They also authorized the purchase of a tractor, a John Deere Gator, and fire department vehicles. Additionally, the council recommended three ABC license applications for approval.

Council Chambers
Mon Feb 20, 2023 · 3:30 PM

City Council

Foley City Council reviews the FY2022 annual audit report

The City Council will review a presentation of the annual audit by Warren Averett, LLC. The council will also consider Resolution 23-0103 to accept the FY2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).

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✓ Decided: City Council accepts FY 2022 Audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

The City Council held a special called meeting to review the FY 2022 audit presented by Warren Averett, LLC. The council unanimously adopted a resolution accepting the audited financial report.

Council Chambers
Wed Feb 15, 2023 · 3:30 PM

Industrial Development Board

Industrial Development Board to consider tax abatement for Hecate Energy

The Industrial Development Board is reviewing a tax abatement application and estimate for the Hecate Energy Foley Project. The board will also consider a resolution ratifying the election of officers.

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✓ Decided: Industrial Development Board grants tax abatement to Hecate Energy

The Board approved a resolution to grant a tax abatement to Hecate Energy. The decision followed discussions regarding the project's energy costs and a recommendation to keep the abatement within a 10-year timeframe to align with Baldwin County precedence.

Council Chambers
Mon Feb 6, 2023 · 4:00 PM

City Council

Foley City Council considers property rezoning and annexation requests

The City Council will hold a public hearing on rezoning Kaymac LLC property and review an annexation petition for the Thorton property. The agenda also includes equipment purchases for city departments and various grant applications.

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✓ Decided: Foley City Council approves rezoning for Kaymac LLC and land donation from Forestar

The City Council approved a rezoning request for property owned by Kaymac LLC and accepted an 80-acre wetland donation from Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group, Inc. The council also authorized several equipment purchases for the Street and Horticulture departments and approved a grant application for South Alston Street resurfacing.

Council Chambers
Tue Jan 17, 2023 · 4:00 PM

City Council

Council considers updating fire codes and parking expansion projects

The council will hold a public hearing regarding weeds at 510 East Myrtle Ave. Agenda items include an ordinance to update fire codes to the 2021 International Fire Code edition and resolutions for various local projects. The meeting also includes reviewing December 2022 bills and departmental reports.

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✓ Decided: Foley City Council updates fire codes and approves several city projects

The City Council adopted the 2021 International Fire Code and approved multiple resolutions for city improvements, including a parking expansion and alley beautification. The Council also authorized the purchase of real property for a public park and recommended an ABC license for a local business.

Council Chambers
Tue Jan 3, 2023 · 4:00 PM

City Council

Foley City Council considers property rezonings and fire code updates

The City Council will consider ordinances regarding property rezonings for Keystone Development, LLC and Kaymac, LLC. The agenda also includes discussions on a stormwater management grant and updates to the local fire codes.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves zoning for Keystone Development and updates fire codes

Council approved the initial zoning of Keystone Development property as a Planned Unit Development and passed the first reading of the 2021 International Fire Code. Several resolutions were adopted regarding airport expansion, park equipment, and infrastructure projects.

Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
23-0009 — adopted
3 yea · 1 nay
Vera Quaites yea · Rick Blackwell yea · Charles Ebert, III yea · Richard Dayton nay
23-0014 — adopted
3 yea · 1 nay
Vera Quaites yea · Rick Blackwell yea · Charles Ebert, III yea · Richard Dayton nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.