Cullman, AL

City Council

The Cullman City Council will vote on a new transportation plan for FY2027 under the Rebuild Alabama Act and approve a $64,000 contract for the Train Depot roof replacement. The body will also finalize policies for grant submissions and procurement, and begin the process to update fire codes and nuisance regulations. Several special event requests for public spaces are also scheduled for approval.

• Resolution 2026-140 to adopt the transportation plan for FY2027 pursuant to the Rebuild Alabama Act
• Resolution 2026-142 to award the Train Depot roof replacement bid to Willoughby Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc. for $64,000.00
• Resolution 2026-141 to enter into an agreement with Respondr Technologies, LLC for software not to exceed $2,500.00 per year
• Ordinance 2026-49 (first reading) to amend Section 22-50 to update the International Fire Code and Life Safety Code
• Ordinance 2026-50 (first reading) to delete Chapter 58 Vegetation and replace Chapter 32 Nuisances

City Council

The Cullman City Council will hold second readings on two ordinances: one amending the walls and fences zoning section, and one annexing property at 1811 County Road 1301 as AG-1 Agricultural District. They will also set a public hearing for a townhome zoning ordinance, and consider resolutions including a $10.9 million tax abatement for Project RESRG, a GIS software contract, and a playground installation bid.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2026-45 amending zoning Section 62-38 (Walls and Fences)
• Second reading of Ordinance 2026-46 to annex 1811 County Road 1301 as AG-1 Agricultural District
• Resolution 2026-137: tax abatement for Project RESRG with $10,919,000 capital investment
• Resolution 2026-133: GIS mapping software contract with ESRI, not to exceed $30,200/year
• Resolution 2026-139: award playground equipment and synthetic turf bid to Recreation Concepts, LLC for East Side Park

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing on two short‑form subdivision proposals: two lots at 2nd Avenue NW & 8th Street NW (Murphy Oil USA) and two lots at 3rd Street SE (US Highway 278 East). It will also consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance 26-43, covering residential zoning and tables. The meeting includes approval of the July 7, 2026 minutes.

• Public hearing – short‑form subdivision, 2nd Avenue NW & 8th Street NW – 2 lots (Murphy Oil USA)
• Public hearing – short‑form subdivision, 3rd Street SE (US Highway 278 East) – 2 lots
• Consider amendment to Zoning Ordinance 26-43 – residential zoning and tables
• Approval of minutes from July 7, 2026

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a loan for water infrastructure and a property annexation. The body will also discuss law enforcement services for city schools and funding for the regional airport.

• Ordinance 2026-44: $5,090,000.00 SRF loan for 30” Primary Transmission Pipeline replacement
• Ordinance 2026-46: Annexation of 1811 County Road 1301 as AG-1 Agricultural District
• Resolution 2026-130: MOU for police services for Cullman City Schools
• Resolution 2026-128: Application for federal and state matching funds for Cullman Regional Airport
• Ordinance 2026-45: Proposed public hearing on August 31 for wall and fence code amendments

The Cullman City Council approved Ordinance No. 2026-44 authorizing a $5,090,000 general obligation warrant for a state revolving fund loan to replace the 30-inch Primary Transmission Pipeline (phase 1). The council also approved two special event requests, declared public nuisances on two properties, and authorized several resolutions including airport funding applications, street department position upgrades, and a school resource officer agreement. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $5,090,000 SRF loan ordinance for water pipeline replacement (5-0)
• Approved Oktoberfest 5k/10k special event request (5-0)
• Approved Jingle Bell Christmas Classic 5k/1 mile run request (5-0)
• Declared public nuisances at 306 and 310 10th Ave SE (5-0)
• Authorized airport improvement funding applications for FY2027 (5-0)
• Approved upgrading two Street Department positions (5-0)
• Authorized MOU with Cullman City Board of Education for school resource officers (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold second readings for fiscal year 2027 sanitation, sewer, and water rates. The body is also considering a $5.09 million loan for a primary transmission pipeline and the dissolution of the Downtown Redevelopment Authority of Cullman.

• Ordinances to set FY2027 sanitation, retail sewer, and retail water rates
• Resolution to dissolve the Downtown Redevelopment Authority of Cullman
• Resolution to accept a $750,000 ARC grant for the performing arts theater at 303 Clark Street NE
• Contract for precast manholes on Logan Street with Foley Products Company not to exceed $53,605.05
• First reading of a $5,090,000 SRF loan for the 30” Primary Transmission Pipeline

The Cullman City Council approved three ordinances setting sanitation, sewer, and water rates for fiscal year 2027, effective October 1, 2026. The sanitation ordinance sets residential garbage at $17.00 per month for the first container, with commercial dumpster service starting at $70.00 per month. The sewer and water ordinances establish usage-based rates for residential, commercial, and industrial customers, with higher rates for customers outside city limits. All three ordinances include an annual inflation adjustment of 3% or the Consumer Price Index, whichever is greater, starting October 1, 2027.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-39 setting FY2027 sanitation rates, including $17/month residential garbage and $70/month minimum commercial dumpster service.
• Approved Ordinance 2026-40 setting FY2027 retail sewer rates, with residential inside city limits at $10 plus $15.25 per 1,000 gallons.
• Approved Ordinance 2026-41 setting FY2027 retail water rates, with residential inside city limits at $10 plus $10.75 per 1,000 gallons.
• Approved Resolution 2026-119 selecting Community Consultants, Inc. for CDBG grant application and administration services through FY2029.
• Approved Resolution 2026-120 selecting St. John and Associates, Sain Associates, and Three Notch Group for federal grant engineering services.
• Approved Resolution 2026-121 to dissolve the Downtown Redevelopment Authority and transfer its assets to the City.
• Approved Resolution 2026-122 awarding a $53,605.05 bid to Foley Products Company for precast manholes for the Logan Street SW CDBG project.
• Approved Resolution 2026-123 accepting a $750,000 ARC grant for the Cullman Community Theater renovation with a $750,000 local match.

City Council

The City Council is discussing a temporary moratorium and a zoning ordinance to prohibit data centers. The body is also reviewing fiscal year 2027 rates for water, sewer, and sanitation services.

• Bid for Logan Street SW CDBG Project pipe to Ferguson Enterprises for $367,738.49
• Bid for Frank Research & Technology Park site preparation to Manning Construction, LLC for $373,202.40
• Proposed zoning changes to prohibit new detached single family housing in R-4 Residential
• First reading of ordinances to set FY2027 sanitation, retail sewer, and retail water rates
• Public hearings to declare public nuisances at 1315 Maple Drive NW and 611 Cleveland Ave SW

The Cullman City Council approved a one-year moratorium on data center applications, awarded contracts for infrastructure and site work, and approved a $125,000 appropriation to Restoring Women Outreach. The council also declared two properties as public nuisances and referred zoning amendments to the Planning Commission.

• Approved Resolution 2026-116 imposing 1-year moratorium on data center applications (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2026-113 awarding $367,738.49 piping contract to Ferguson Enterprises for Logan Street SW CDBG project (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2026-115 awarding $373,202.40 site work bid to Manning Construction for Frank Research & Technology Park (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2026-118 appropriating $125,000 to Restoring Women Outreach (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2026-109 declaring public nuisances at 1315 Maple Drive NW and 611 Cleveland Ave SW (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2026-114 adopting three Airport job descriptions (voice vote, all ayes)
• Referred Ordinance 2026-42 (prohibit data centers) to Planning Commission (voice vote, all ayes)
• Referred Ordinance 2026-43 (R-4 housing changes, DQS) to Planning Commission (voice vote, all ayes)

City Council

The Cullman City Council will consider a resolution approving job descriptions for multiple departments and set a July 20 public hearing on an ordinance to amend zoning rules for walls and fences. Committee reports and board appointments are also on the agenda.

• Resolution 2026-112 to approve job descriptions for Accounting, Administration, Building Inspection, Maintenance, Police, Risk Management, Street, and Traffic departments
• Public hearing set for July 20, 2026, on Ordinance 2026-39 to amend Zoning Ordinance Section 62-38 (Walls and Fences)
• Board appointments to be made
• Public hearing on nuisance properties scheduled for next meeting on June 22, 2026

The Cullman City Council approved Resolution 2026-112, adopting 55 job descriptions across eight departments, including 24 for the Police Department and 12 for Administration. The council also set a public hearing for July 20, 2026, on a zoning ordinance amendment regarding walls and fences. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 2026-112 adopting 55 job descriptions (voice vote, all ayes)
• Set public hearing for July 20, 2026, on Ordinance 2026-44 (zoning, walls and fences)
• Approved minutes from May 25, 2026 (voice vote, all ayes)

City Council

The Cullman City Council will consider a tax abatement for a new project involving a $5,335,500 capital investment. The body is also reviewing multiple vendor bids for street and park services and several special event requests.

• Tax abatement for Project Panel with $5,335,500 capital investment and 18 new jobs
• TAP grant application for handicapped accessible sidewalks from 4th Avenue NE and Clark Street NE to 1st Street NE
• Contract with Goodwyn Mills and Cawood for airport taxiway rehabilitation
• Public nuisance declarations for 1315 Maple Drive NW and 611 Cleveland Avenue SW
• Bids for street materials and services from Ready Mix USA, LLC, Ortiz Concrete, and Rogers Group, Inc.

The Cullman City Council approved 11 resolutions awarding bids for concrete, plumbing, electrical, excavation, rock, pipe, and asphalt work, all to the lowest responsible bidders. The council also approved a 10-year tax abatement for a project with a $5,335,500 capital investment, a $200,000 local match for a sidewalk grant application, and a one-time retiree bonus not to exceed $57,520. All votes were unanimous except for the retiree bonus, which had one abstention.

• Awarded concrete material bid to Ready Mix USA (unanimous)
• Awarded concrete finishing bid to Ortiz Concrete, Inc. (unanimous)
• Awarded plumbing services bid to Dulaney Plumbing, Inc. (unanimous)
• Awarded general electrical services bid to K & M Electrical Contractors, LLC (unanimous)
• Awarded general excavation and utility services bid to Manning Construction, LLC (unanimous)
• Awarded rock material bid to Grayson Carter and Son Contracting, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved 10-year tax abatement for Project Panel with $5,335,500 capital investment (unanimous)
• Authorized one-time retiree bonus not to exceed $57,520 (unanimous, 1 abstention)

City Council

The council will hear reports from the Public Safety, Tourism, Public Works, Utilities, General Government committees and the mayor. It will consider two new resolutions: one to contract Simple Grants for grant‑writing assistance for the USDOT Safe Streets and Road for ALL (SS4A) program, and another to authorize the mayor to submit the SS4A grant application. Public comments are limited to three minutes per group.

• Resolution 2026-92 – contract with Simple Grants for grant‑writing assistance for the USDOT Safe Streets and Road for ALL program (Engineering Department, Chair Willoughby)
• Resolution 2026-93 – authorize the mayor to submit the USDOT Safe Streets and Road for ALL grant application (Engineering Department, Chair Willoughby)
• Public Safety Committee Report (Council Member Place 1 – Chuck Shikle)
• Tourism Committee Report (Council Member Place 2 – David Moss)
• Public Works Committee Report (Council Member Place 3 – Jason Willoughby)

The Cullman City Council unanimously approved two resolutions: one authorizing a contract with Simple Grants for up to $10,000 to assist with a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant application, and another authorizing submission of the SS4A grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Both passed by voice vote with all present members in favor. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved Resolution 2026-92: contract with Simple Grants for grant writing assistance, not to exceed $10,000 (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2026-93: authorized submission of SS4A grant application to USDOT (voice vote, all ayes)

City Council

The City Council will discuss amending position controls and job descriptions for several city departments. The body will also consider two appointments to the CCCDD board and review multiple special event requests.

• Resolution No. 2026-91 to add a Water Department Clerk and reclass an Operator 2 as a WWTP Lab Technician
• Two appointments for the CCCDD board for terms expiring April 2032
• Special event request for St. Paul’s Lutheran School Field Day on May 18, 2026
• Special event request for American Cancer Society Relay for Life on May 30, 2026, at Depot Park and Festhalle
• Special event request for Christina Chambers Twilight 5k Run on August 7, 2026

The Cullman City Council approved a resolution adding one lab technician at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and one administrative clerk in the Water Department. It also approved five special event requests, including a Field Day, Summer Reading Kickoff Block Party, Community Heroes Day, Relay for Life, and a Twilight 5k Run. The council reappointed Edgar Veigl to the CCCDD board and held an executive session on an economic development project and personnel matter.

• Approved Resolution 2026-91 adding lab technician and administrative clerk positions (all ayes)
• Approved special event: St. Paul's Lutheran School Field Day on May 18, 2026 (all ayes)
• Approved special event: Cullman County Public Library Summer Reading Kickoff Block Party on June 8, 2026 (all ayes)
• Approved special event: Cullman County Public Library Community Heroes Day on August 22, 2026 (all ayes)
• Approved special event: American Cancer Society Relay for Life on May 30, 2026 (all ayes)
• Approved special event: Christina Chambers Twilight 5k Run on August 7, 2026 (all ayes, Moss abstained)
• Reappointed Edgar Veigl to CCCDD board for term expiring April 2032 (all ayes)
• Held executive session on economic development and personnel matter (all ayes)

City Council

The provided agenda consists of a list of document filenames. There are no specific motions, proposals, or discussion items listed in the text.

The council approved the April 6 minutes, several special event requests, and adopted Ordinance No. 2026‑38 establishing a new Personnel Handbook (4‑1 vote). It also approved the FY 2025 annual audit resolution and authorized the Rural King Store Development Agreement.

• Approved April 6 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Street Preaching event May 29 (voice vote)
• Approved 2nd Fridays downtown events June‑Aug (voice vote)
• Approved Mental Health Awareness Resource Fair May 5 (voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2026‑38 Personnel Handbook (4‑1 roll call)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026‑87 annual audit (voice vote)
• Authorized execution of Rural King Store Development Agreement (voice vote)

City Council

The council agenda for April 6, 2026, consists solely of a list of PDF file names (e.g., NB3-04062026.PDF, PC2-04062026.PDF). No substantive agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are detailed in the provided text. Residents do not have information on any rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or other actions from this agenda.

The council approved a rezoning of 701 Main Avenue SW to a B‑2 Business district with a 4‑1 roll‑call vote. It also approved annexing Culpepper property on County Road 1269 into the city as an AG‑1 Agricultural district by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. Several special‑event requests and four specialty hemp‑retailer licenses were approved by voice vote.

• Approved rezoning of 701 Main Ave SW to B‑2 Business (4-1 roll‑call)
• Approved annexation of 0 County Road 1269 as AG‑1 Agricultural (5-0 roll‑call)
• Approved Gospel Celebration at Festhalle April 10 (voice vote)
• Approved Kickin’ it for the Kids at Cullman County Fairgrounds May 9 (voice vote)
• Approved Run for Good 5k fundraiser June 27 (voice vote)
• Approved Warehouse District Street Sale April 10‑11 (voice vote)
• Approved hemp‑retailer license for Grant & Grzesick LLC, 100 County Road 1435 (voice vote)
• Approved hemp‑retailer license for Supreme Properties LLC, 1654 3rd St SE (voice vote)

City Council

The meeting material for the Cullman City Council on March 23, 2026 consists of a series of PDF files (e.g., NB7, PC2, UB1, etc.). No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are described in the provided text.

The council approved the minutes from the March 9 meeting by voice vote. It adopted Ordinance No. 2026-34 to establish procedures for the annual street and transportation infrastructure capital improvement plan. The council also approved five special‑event requests, including the AHSAA State Track Meet and the Alabama Strawberry Festival.

• Approved March 9 minutes (voice vote, all ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2026-34 establishing capital‑plan procedures
• Approved AHSAA State Track Meet at Cullman High School (voice vote)
• Approved Cullman Micro‑thon in the Arts District (voice vote)
• Approved CPRST annual Dinner on First in the Warehouse District (voice vote)
• Approved Alabama Strawberry Festival in the Special Events District (voice vote)

City Council

The City Council approved the minutes from the February 23 meeting by voice vote. It also approved two special events: the Wild Game Cook‑Off at Depot Park on April 9 and a Walk for Sacred Heart Church on April 12, both by voice vote. Three zoning ordinances were adopted – Ordinance 2026‑16 updating reconstruction rules, Ordinance 2026‑18 rezoning 2211 Second Avenue NW to B‑3, and Ordinance 2026‑20 revising lot and yard requirements – each passed by a roll‑call vote of five Ayes.

• Approved February 23 minutes (voice vote, all Ayes)
• Approved Wild Game Cook‑Off event at Depot Park (voice vote, all Ayes)
• Approved Walk for Sacred Heart Church event (voice vote, all Ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026‑16 on reconstruction of damaged structures (roll‑call vote: 5 Ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026‑18 rezoning 2211 Second Avenue NW from R‑1 to B‑3 (roll‑call vote: 5 Ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026‑20 amending lot, yard and open‑space requirements (roll‑call vote: 5 Ayes)

City Council

The provided agenda consists of a list of document filenames without descriptions of the items to be discussed or decided. It is currently procedural boilerplate.

City Council

The provided agenda consists of a list of document filenames. There are no specific motions, proposals, or discussion items listed in the text.

The council approved the February 9 meeting minutes by voice vote. It approved two special event requests—a Sonic drive‑in car show and the Bloomin’ Festival Arts and Crafts Fair—also by voice vote. The council adopted Ordinance No. 2026‑26, annexing 52.66 acres on County Road 1466, with a 5‑0 roll‑call vote. It also adopted Ordinance No. 2026‑27 to regulate public electric vehicle charging stations, again by a 5‑0 roll‑call vote.

• Approved February 9, 2026 minutes (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved Sonic drive‑in car show special event (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved Bloomin’ Festival Arts and Crafts Fair special event (voice vote, all ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2026‑26 annexing 52.66 acres on County Road 1466 (5‑0 roll‑call)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2026‑27 regulating public electric vehicle charging stations (5‑0 roll‑call)

City Council

The agenda for the Cullman City Council meeting on February 9, 2026 consists only of a list of PDF documents. No specific resolutions, contracts, or proposals are described in the provided text. Therefore no concrete decisions or discussions can be identified.

The council approved the minutes from the Jan. 29, 2026 meeting, two alcohol‑license requests, and two ordinances—one updating the building department’s authority and another declaring three parcels on County Road 1466 surplus. It also approved awarding a $74,115.50 bid for a full‑size 4WD SUV to Bill Smith Buick GMC. All motions passed by voice vote or roll‑call vote.

• Approved Jan 29, 2026 minutes (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved Prem Deep Corp. “beer off‑premises” license (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved Sipsey Vineyard “off‑site tasting room” license (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2026‑24 updating building department duties (roll‑call vote, 5 ayes)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2026‑25 vacating and surplus property on County Road 1466 (roll‑call vote, 5 ayes)
• Approved award of bid for full‑size 4WD SUV to Bill Smith Buick GMC ($74,115.50)
• Reappointed Blake Bright to Planning Commission (term expires Jan 1, 2032)

City Council

The provided agenda consists of a list of document references. There are no specific descriptions of items to be decided or discussed.

The council approved the January 12 minutes and two special event requests (a Mardi Gras parade and free‑speech demonstrations). It passed Ordinance No. 2026‑22 to rezone 1803 Beech Ave SE from M‑1 Manufacturing to B‑3 Business. It also approved several contract resolutions, including a $37,206.50 truck purchase and a $1,233,535 water‑line extension.

• Approved Jan. 12 minutes (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved Mardi Gras parade special event (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved free‑speech sidewalk demonstrations (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2026‑22 rezoning 1803 Beech Ave SE (roll‑call: 4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Awarded 4WD work trucks to Long Lewis Automotive for $37,206.50 (voice vote, all ayes)
• Awarded 24th St SE water line extension to Willoughby Contracting Co. for $1,233,535.00 (voice vote, all ayes)
• Rejected Change Order No. 28 for Jim Cooper Construction (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Synagro‑WWT, raising contract to $717,615.05 (voice vote, all ayes)

City Council

The provided agenda consists of a list of document references and file names. There are no descriptive details regarding the specific items to be decided or discussed.

The council approved the minutes from the December 15, 2025 meeting by voice vote. It adopted Ordinance No. 2026‑17, annexing four parcels on County Road 1466 into the city limits. The council also passed Resolution No. 2026‑55 authorizing the sale of surplus city property and scheduled a public hearing for Ordinance No. 2026‑23 on Jan. 26, 2026.

• Approved Dec. 15, 2025 minutes (voice vote, all Ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2026‑17 annexing County Road 1466 parcels (roll‑call vote, all Ayes)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026‑55 to sell surplus city property (voice vote, all Ayes)
• Set public hearing for Ordinance No. 2026‑23 (Neighborhood Enhancement Program) on Jan. 26, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.