Cullman public meetings in 2023
25 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The agenda for the December 11, 2023 Cullman City Council meeting contains only a list of linked PDF file names (O13, O14, O16, R1–R9, M1, O10–O12, and the council agenda PDF) with no visible agenda items, descriptions, or actions. The body is meeting, but the provided text does not specify what will be decided or discussed.
- Agenda consists solely of document file references (O13, O14, O16, R1–R9, M1, O10–O12)
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss a rezoning request for Blue Hole and review final traffic signal plan sets. The agenda includes several ordinances and resolutions for consideration.
- Blue Hole rezoning request
- Cullman traffic signal plan set - final 11.16.23
- Multiple ordinances (O2 through O5)
- Multiple resolutions (R1 and R2)
- Public hearing (PH1)
City Council
The provided agenda contains a list of meeting materials and document filenames. The specific details of the items to be discussed or decided are not contained within the provided text.
- ALDOT construction agreement TAPAA-TA24(902) 100077845
- Civic Center Change Order No. 1 regarding doors
City Council
This is a procedural agenda for the Cullman City Council meeting on November 13, 2023. The agenda lists only attached documents (M1, P1-P3, R1-R2) with no specific items described in the text provided, so no decisions or discussions are detailed here.
- Meeting materials include council agenda and multiple PDF attachments (M1, P1-P3, R1-R2)
City Council
This is the agenda for the Cullman City Council meeting on October 30, 2023. The agenda lists several linked PDF documents (P1, P2, PH1, R1-R7) but provides no details on the items to be discussed or decided. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no substantive agenda items described in the text.
- Agenda includes multiple linked documents (P1, P2, PH1, R1-R7) but no item descriptions
City Council
This agenda lists only document attachments (O3, O04, P1-P3, R1-R2, and the council agenda PDF) with no itemized business listed in the text. The meeting appears to be a regular council session, but the specific items for decision or discussion are not detailed in the provided agenda text.
- Agenda documents include O3, O04, P1-P3, R1-R2, and council agenda PDF
City Council
This City Council agenda for September 25, 2023, lists only document attachments and a single agenda item with no details. It appears to be procedural boilerplate with no substantive decisions or discussions specified.
City Council
This is the agenda for the Cullman City Council meeting on September 11, 2023. The agenda lists numerous attached documents (labeled O, P, PH, R) but provides no descriptions of the items. The meeting appears to be routine, but specific decisions or discussions cannot be identified from the text.
- Multiple agenda items referenced only by document labels (O15-O21, P1, PH1-PH2, R1-R14)
The Council accepted a $200,000 CDBG grant and a $500,000 ARC grant to resurface County Road 222. They also awarded contracts for concrete materials and flat-bed trucks, and approved a special event request for Oktoberfest.
- Accepted $200,000 CDBG and $500,000 ARC grants for County Road 222 improvements (Unanimous)
- Awarded concrete material bid to Ready Mix USA (4-0, 1 abstention)
- Awarded flat-bed truck bid to Eckenrod Ford Lincoln of Cullman, Inc. for $59,928.70 (Unanimous)
- Approved using annual paving bid contract with Rogers Group for County Road 222 project (Unanimous)
- Approved contract with Community Consultants, Incorporated for grant administrative services (Unanimous)
- Approved agreement with ALDOT to maintain sidewalks and pipes on Alabama Highway 69 (Unanimous)
- Approved special event request for Annual Oktoberfest (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from August 21, 2023 (Unanimous)
City Council
The City Council approved the purchase of approximately two acres of vacant land for parks and recreation purposes. The council also awarded several public works contracts and approved two special event requests.
- Authorized Mayor to purchase ~2 acres of vacant land for municipal use (All Aye)
- Approved $87,995.00 grit classifier contract to Schreiber, a Parkson Corporation (All Aye)
- Awarded concrete finishing contract to Ortiz Concrete (All Aye)
- Awarded electrical services contract to K & M Electrical Contractors, LLC (All Aye)
- Awarded rock material contract to Wiregrass Construction Company (All Aye)
- Awarded hot mix contract to The Rogers Group, Inc. (All Aye)
- Awarded hot and cold mix contract to The Rogers Group, Inc. (All Aye)
- Approved special event requests for September Splash Bash and Sonic Drive-In car show (All Aye)
City Council
The City Council awarded a landscaping and irrigation contract for Depot Park and authorized several grant applications for airport and road improvements. The council also approved six special event requests and a storm drain maintenance agreement with the State of Alabama.
- Awarded $89,718 landscaping and irrigation bid for Depot Park to Bright Landscapes, LLC (All Aye)
- Approved Resolution 2023-61 to apply for FY2024 airport improvement funds (All Aye)
- Approved Resolution 2023-62 for storm drain maintenance at 2001 Cherokee Ave SW (All Aye)
- Approved Resolution 2023-64 to apply for up to $18.8M in MPDG Grant funds for St. Bernard Bridge and US Highway 278/State Highway 69 (All Aye)
- Approved $45,900 contract with K & M Electrical Contractors, LLC for Palomino RV Resort Trail electrical work (All Aye)
- Approved six special event requests for Childhood Cancer Awareness, Traditions Bank, West Elementary PTA, Cullman Lions Club, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, and Les Dames (All Aye)
- Approved minutes from July 24, 2023 (5-0)
- Scheduled public hearings for September 11, 2023, regarding Ordinance No. 2023-33 (rezoning) and Ordinance No. 2023-35 (Special Events and Art Districts)
City Council
The agenda lists numerous attached documents (O10, P1, R1-R8, M1-M2, O9) but provides no details on the specific items to be decided or discussed. The meeting appears to be a regular council session, but the substance of the agenda is not available in the provided text.
- Multiple attached documents (O10, P1, R1-R8, M1-M2, O9) listed without descriptions
The City Council awarded the construction bid for the new civic center to Jim Cooper Construction Company, Inc. The council also approved a transportation plan for road improvements and moved to acquire a local landfill through a joint authority with the county.
- Awarded Cullman Civic Center construction bid to Jim Cooper Construction Company, Inc. for $19,583,687 (All Ayes)
- Adopted Transportation Plan for 4th Avenue SE, East Hanceville Road SE, and Arnold Street NW (All Ayes)
- Approved restaurant retail liquor license for La Patrona Mexican Restaurant at 710 2nd Ave NW (All Ayes)
- Resolved not to renew the contract with Rock the South, LLC (All Ayes)
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding to create a Solid Waste Disposal Authority to acquire a landfill for $27.1M, split equally between City and County (All Ayes)
- Approved minutes from July 7 and July 17, 2023 (All Ayes)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The agenda for the July 17, 2023 Cullman City Council meeting consists solely of a PDF document titled 'COUNCIL AGENDA 07-17-2023'. No specific agenda items are listed in the provided text, so the meeting's content is not detailed here.
The council met in an executive session to discuss preliminary negotiations regarding a competitive economic development interest. No official actions were taken following the session.
- Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss economic development (3-0)
City Council
This agenda lists the meeting materials for the Cullman City Council meeting on July 7, 2023, but provides no details on the specific items to be discussed or decided. The agenda consists only of references to attached PDF documents, with no substantive content included.
- Multiple agenda attachments (P1-P3, PH1-PH3, R1, M1, O2-O4) referenced but not described
The City Council authorized a grant application for a neighborhood improvement project on Logan Street SW. The Council also approved three special event requests and annexed one property into the city limits.
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-52 to apply for $500,000 in CDBG funds for Logan Street SW project (All Aye)
- Approved special event request for Bernard Blues and BBQ festival on Sept 9-10, 2023 (All Aye)
- Approved special event request for Seventh Street Baptist Church Fall Fest on Oct 29, 2023 (All Aye)
- Approved special event request for Finders Keepers street sale on July 14, 2023 (All Aye)
- Approved Ordinance No. 2023-28 to annex 1804 Lake David Drive NW as R-1 District (4-0, 1 absent)
- Approved minutes from June 26, 2023 (5-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for August 14, 2023, regarding Zoning ordinance amendments
City Council
This agenda lists only meeting materials and attached documents, with no specific agenda items described. The council is meeting, but the provided text contains no details on what will be decided or discussed.
- Council agenda PDF for 06-26-2023
- M1 document for 06-26-2023
- R1, R2, R4 documents for 06-26-2023
The Council authorized a request for $500,000 in ARC funds for Depot Park and committed a $500,000 local match. They also awarded a water materials contract and approved two alcohol licenses. Mayor Jacobs made two appointments to the Housing Authority Board.
- Approved $500,000 ARC fund application and $500,000 local match for Depot Park improvements (All Ayes)
- Awarded $28,050 water materials bid to Consolidated Pipe & Supply, Inc. (All Ayes)
- Approved professional services agreement with Chapman Technical Services for water tank inspections, not to exceed $13,750 annually (All Ayes)
- Approved beer and wine license for Mansa Hospitality dba Home2 Suites Cullman (All Ayes)
- Approved restaurant alcohol license for Opportunity Cullman, LLC dba Cobblestone Hotel & Suites and Wissota Chophouse (All Ayes)
- Appointed Catherine N. Selman to the Housing Authority Board
- Reappointed Jeb Williamson to the Housing Authority Board
- Approved minutes from June 5, 2023 (All Ayes)
City Council
The agenda contains only linked PDF documents and a single numbered item with no described action. No resolutions, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are summarized in the text provided. The meeting appears to be procedural or the substantive details are contained in the attached files.
- Agenda includes multiple attached PDFs (P1, P2, PH1, PH2, R1–R4, O6) with no visible titles or descriptions
- No dollar amounts, street names, or project details are stated in the agenda text
- Single agenda item listed as '1.' with no accompanying text
The City Council approved a 10-year tax abatement for a $350 million Wal-Mart facility expansion. The council also awarded a contract for civic center electrical equipment and authorized a local match for a sidewalk grant application.
- Approved 10-year tax abatement for Wal-Mart Stores East LP for a $350,000,000 project (All Aye)
- Awarded $74,801.30 electrical equipment contract to West Cullman Electrical Supply, LLC (All Aye)
- Approved $552,261.43 local cash match for FY2024 TAP sidewalk grant application (All Aye)
- Extended general excavation and utility work bid with Manning Construction, LLC through January 20, 2024 (All Aye)
- Approved restaurant retail liquor license for Taziki's Mediterranean Café (All Aye)
- Approved Jeepers Creepers Halloween Trunk or Treat event at Depot Park for Oct 28, 2023 (All Aye)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-25 to annex property at 60 County Road 1474 (All Aye)
- Set public hearings for July 7, 2023, regarding rezoning of Nearen and Ergle properties
City Council
This is the agenda for the Cullman City Council meeting on May 15, 2023. The agenda lists several documents for review, including ordinances, resolutions, and other materials, but provides no details on their content. The meeting appears to be a regular session with routine procedural items.
- Ordinance documents (O3, O04, O2) for consideration
- Resolution documents (R1, R6) for consideration
- Meeting material (M1) for review
- Council agenda document for the meeting
The City Council approved three ordinances to annex properties into the city limits as R-1 Residential Districts. The Council also passed a resolution to apply for a grant to upgrade the Cullman County Museum elevator.
- Approved Resolution 2023-43 to apply for a $75,000 Alabama Historical Sites Grant for museum elevator upgrades (All Aye)
- Approved Ordinance 2023-22 to annex 447 County Road 1466 as R-1 District (4-0, 1 absent)
- Approved Ordinance 2023-23 to annex 332 County Road 1467 as R-1 District (4-0, 1 absent)
- Approved Ordinance 2023-24 to annex two properties on County Road 700 as R-1 District (4-0, 1 absent)
- Approved minutes from May 8, 2023 (5-0)
City Council
The council awarded the bid for Industrial Park V site development improvements to Manning Construction, LLC, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $388,771.95. It also adopted a resolution accepting street lights on Wall Street NE and approved four special event requests, including a grand opening skate event, a community health fair, 2nd Friday events, and the Rock the South Music Festival. First readings were held for three annexation ordinances. The council recognized East Elementary's archery team for winning the 2023 Alabama State Championship.
- Awarded $388,771.95 bid for Industrial Park V site development to Manning Construction, LLC (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-41 accepting street lights on Wall Street NE (unanimous)
- Approved special event request for Pearl Skate Supply grand opening on May 13 (unanimous)
- Approved special event request for United Way Community Health Fair on June 3 (unanimous)
- Approved special event request for Cullman Chamber of Commerce 2nd Friday events on June 9, July 14, August 11 (unanimous)
- Approved special event request for Rock the South Music Festival on July 20-22, contingent on ordinance compliance (unanimous)
- Held first reading of Ordinance 2023-22 to annex 447 County Road 1466 as R-1 District
- Held first reading of Ordinance 2023-23 to annex 332 County Road 1467 as R-1 District
City Council
The Cullman City Council is holding a meeting on April 17, 2023, with the agenda consisting solely of reference documents (O2, O3, R1, M1) and the agenda itself. No specific action items, resolutions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no substantive decisions or proposals detailed.
- No rezonings, contracts, or ordinances listed
- Agenda includes only meeting materials and documents
- No public hearings or fee changes mentioned
The City Council approved a sales tax exemption for specific school supplies and clothing from July 21 to July 23, 2023. The Council also adopted an amendment to the zoning ordinance regarding permitted uses in non-residential districts.
- Approved Ordinance No. 2023-21 to exempt specific items from city sales tax July 21-23, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 2023-19 to amend permitted uses in non-residential zoning districts (5-0)
- Approved minutes from April 10, 2023 (5-0)
City Council
The agenda for the Cullman City Council meeting on April 10, 2023, lists only attached PDF documents with no descriptive text. The items are procedural and lack specific details, so no concrete decisions or discussions can be identified.
- Multiple agenda documents (O5, O6, P1-P4, R1-R3, M1, O4) listed without descriptions
The City Council awarded a drainage improvement contract for the Cobblestone Hotel and Suites project and annexed 15.9 acres on Highway 278 West. The council also approved four special event requests and updated the accounting threshold for capital assets.
- Awarded $189,546.99 contract to Massey Asphalt Paving, LLC for drainage improvements (All-0)
- Annexed 15.9 acres on Highway 278 West as B-2 Business District (5-0)
- Decreased capital asset accounting threshold from $20,000 to $10,000 (All-0)
- Vacated utility easement at 1101 Old Bolte Road SE (5-0)
- Approved special event requests for Spring Street Sale, Church in Depot Park, Strawberry Festival, and Dinner on First (All-0)
- Approved $5,000 appropriation for Disabled American Veterans van fund
- Appointed Police Chief Dave Nassetta and reappointed Gary Hollingsworth to ARC Board (All-0)
- Reappointed Jenny Folsom, Wesley Moore, and Hugh Harris to CATS 55 board (All-0, 1 abstention)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
This is the agenda for the Cullman City Council meeting on March 20, 2023. The agenda lists numerous attached documents (M1, O6, O7, P1-P3, R1-R5, H1) but provides no details on the specific items to be discussed or decided. The meeting appears to be a regular council session with multiple items for consideration, but the agenda text itself is only procedural and lacks substantive information.
- Multiple agenda documents (M1, O6, O7, P1-P3, R1-R5, H1) are listed for review
- No specific resolutions, ordinances, or contracts are described in the agenda text
The Council approved several service agreements for emergency dispatch, ordinance codification, and business license auditing. They also adopted a water pollution prevention resolution and approved three special event requests. A public hearing for zoning amendments was scheduled for April 17, 2023.
- Approved agreement with Medical Priority Consultants, Inc. for emergency dispatch system (Unanimous)
- Approved agreement with CivicPlus, LLC for online ordinance codification (Unanimous)
- Approved agreement with Avenu Insights & Analytics, LLC for business license discovery and recovery (Unanimous)
- Approved agreement with Avenu Insights & Analytics, LLC for auxiliary auditing services (Unanimous)
- Adopted Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Resolution (Unanimous)
- Approved special event request for Kaleb's 5k Run/Walk on April 8, 2023 (Unanimous)
- Approved special event request for ERA Waldrop Real Estate Customer Appreciation on May 19, 2023 (Unanimous)
- Approved special event request for Cullman County Relay for Life on April 29, 2023 (Unanimous)
City Council
This agenda lists only document attachments with no specific agenda items described. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no actionable items or public hearings detailed in the provided text.
The City Council adopted the 2021 International Building Code and several companion codes. Other actions included extending a fuel bid for the regional airport and authorizing the purchase of two fire trucks.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-14 to adopt 2021 International Building Code and Companion Codes (4-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-30 to extend resale fuel bid with Epic Fuels for Cullman Regional Airport until April 22, 2026 (All-None)
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-31 to enter agreement with State of Alabama for storm water piping maintenance on AL-74 (US-278) (All-None)
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-32 authorizing Mayor to negotiate agreements for two additional fire trucks (All-None)
- Reappointed Michael Sullins to the Planning Commission
- Approved minutes from February 20, 2023 (4-0)
City Council
This agenda lists only linked PDF documents and a single agenda item, with no descriptive text. The meeting appears to be a regular council session, but the specific actions or discussions are not detailed in the provided text.
- Meeting material includes multiple linked PDF documents (M1, O4-O7, R1-R3) with no titles or descriptions
- Single agenda item listed as '1.' with no accompanying text
The City Council approved the annexation of three properties into city limits and awarded a $21,850 contract for brick pavers. The council also selected firms for federal grant administration and engineering services through FY2025.
- Awarded $21,850 brick paver contract to Bright Landscapes, LLC (All Aye)
- Selected Community Consultants, Inc. for CDBG grant application and administration (All Aye)
- Selected St. John and Associates for federal grant engineering development and design (All Aye)
- Approved annexation of 1711 Talley Ho Road as AG-1 Agricultural District (4-0, 1 absent)
- Approved annexation of 272 and 726 County Road 1402 as R-1 Residential District (4-0, 1 absent)
- Approved annexation of 48 County Road 1474 as AG-1 Agricultural District (4-0, 1 absent)
- Appointed Wescott Free to the Industrial Development Board (All Aye)
- Approved minutes from February 13, 2023 (5-0)
City Council
The agenda for the February 13, 2023 Cullman City Council meeting consists solely of a list of linked PDF documents (labeled O6, O7, O8, R1–R5, M1, and a council agenda PDF) with no descriptive text. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are described in the provided text, so the agenda appears to be procedural or incomplete.
- No specific items listed in the agenda text
The City Council approved several infrastructure contracts and a 10-year tax abatement for a $66 million project. They also vacated a portion of two public streets and amended the city's position control detail. Three property annexation ordinances were held for first reading.
- Approved $503,000 contract with Apel Machine & Supply Company for South Interceptor Pump Station Screen Refurbishment (All Aye)
- Approved $64,888 bid to Foley Products Company for Class III B wall pipe (All Aye)
- Approved 10-year tax abatement for Project Redesign involving $66,000,000 capital investment (All Aye)
- Approved Resolution 2023-17 to vacate and surplus portions of Twelfth Way NW and Twelfth Street NW (All Aye)
- Approved Resolution 2023-26 to amend the City of Cullman position control detail (All Aye)
- Approved minutes from January 23, 2023 (All Aye)
City Council
This agenda contains only a list of attached documents (council agenda, minutes, and other materials) with no specific items described. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no concrete decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.
- Council agenda document (COUNCIL AGENDA 01-23-2023.PDF)
- Minutes document (M1 - 01232023.PDF)
- Public hearing document (PH1 - 01232023.PDF)
- Three resolution documents (R1, R2, R3 - 01232023.PDF)
The City Council awarded contracts for sewer system inspections and recycling building construction. The council also approved a special event request for a state track meet and reappointed two members to the Industrial Development Board.
- Approved $471,806.75 contract with Spectrum Environmental Services, Inc. for sewer cleaning and video inspection (All-0)
- Approved $264,640.93 contract with BMSI for concrete and electrical work on the recycling building (All-0)
- Approved request to hold 2023 AHSAA State Track Meet at Cullman High School May 3-6, 2023 (All-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-20 to declare certain city property as surplus for sale or disposal (All-0)
- Reappointed Mark Bussman to the Industrial Development Board (All-0)
- Reappointed Council President Pro Tem Cook to the Industrial Development Board (All-0)
- Approved minutes from January 9, 2023 (5-0)
City Council
This is the agenda for the Cullman City Council meeting on January 9, 2023. The agenda lists numerous attached documents (resolutions, ordinances, and other items) but provides no details on their content. The meeting appears to involve decisions on multiple items, but specifics are not available from the agenda text.
- Multiple resolutions (R1-R9) and ordinances (O6, O7) listed
- Public hearing item (PH2) scheduled
- Various meeting materials attached as PDFs
The City Council approved a general obligation warrant for $3.88 million to fund capital improvements to the City Sewer System. Other key actions included awarding a $1.03M sidewalk contract and rezoning a property on Bolte Road.
- Approved $3.88M general obligation warrant for City Sewer System improvements
- Approved $1,029,277.96 sidewalk construction contract to Powe General Contacting, LLC
- Approved $10,320 painting contract for Cullman County Museum to Serrano Painting
- Rezoned Lot 2 of Barkley Plumbing Contractors property from M-2 Manufacturing to B-2 Business District
- Authorized application for $200,000 CDBG and $500,000 ARC grants for County Road 222 improvements
- Approved contract with Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood for airport terminal apron rehabilitation
- Approved contract with Cohen, Carnaggio & Reynolds, Inc. for Cullman Civic Complex design services
- Approved contract with CDG Engineers and Associates for 2nd Avenue NE sidewalk inspection services