Orange Beach public meetings in 2022

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is considering several resolutions, including purchasing three vehicles for the Coastal Resources Department and donating surplus dumbbells to the Board of Education. The committee is also reviewing 2021 audited financials and setting a public hearing date for a Mariner Lakes zoning amendment.

• Approval of 2021 Audited Financials
• Purchase of one vehicle for Coastal Resources Department ($53,392.72)
• Purchase of two vehicles for Coastal Resources Department ($80,954)
• Donation of surplus dumbbells to Orange Beach Board of Education
• Public hearing date for Mariner Lakes Minor PUD Amendment

The Committee of the Whole met to review potential agenda items for a future meeting. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded during this session.

• Discussed approval of 2021 Audited Financials
• Discussed donating surplus dumbbells to Orange Beach Board of Education
• Discussed $53,392.72 vehicle purchase for Coastal Resources Department via Sourcewell
• Discussed $80,954 purchase of two vehicles for Coastal Resources Department from State Bid
• Set public hearing for January 3, 2023, regarding Mariner Lakes Minor PUD Amendment (Case No. 0103- PUDA-23)

Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance Board of Adjustment

The Flood Damage Prevention Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider new business. The board will review a variance request submitted by Logan Lovett for the property at 5367 Holley Lane.

• Variance request for 5367 Holley Lane

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance request for a residential property to allow a rear addition. The request involved a waiver of the City's freeboard requirement for converting a garage and porch into living space.

• Approved 9.6” freeboard requirement waiver for 5367 Holley Lane (5-0)

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will review resolutions to amend the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget and the Employees Pay Plan. The agenda also includes public hearings and readings for various zoning ordinance amendments. Additionally, the council will consider several professional service agreements and contract change orders.

• Amendment to the FY 2023 City Budget and Employee Pay Plan
• Extension of entertainment districts at SanRoc Cay Marina/Perdido Beach Resort and The Wharf
• Change order for Medical Arts Building repairs up to $102,935.24
• Appropriation of up to $75,000 to the Gulf Shores Airport Authority
• Task order with Wetland Sciences Inc not to exceed $2,200

The City Council adopted a zoning ordinance for the Top Tier Water Sports PUD and approved several professional service agreements. The council also authorized budget amendments and extended entertainment districts at the Wharf and SanRoc Cay Marina. A request to suspend rules for a zoning text amendment failed.

• Adopted zoning ordinance for Top Tier Water Sports PUD (5-0)
• Approved $102,935.24 change order for Medical Arts Building repairs
• Approved $75,000 appropriation for Gulf Shores Airport Authority
• Approved $1,000 appropriation for Dauphin Island Sea Lab Foundation
• Approved $2,200 task order with Wetland Sciences Inc
• Extended entertainment districts at the Wharf and SanRoc Cay Marina / Perdido Beach Resort
• Approved professional services agreements with Sawgrass Consulting, GeoCon Engineering, and Socialize Your Bizness, Inc.
• Denied request to suspend rules for immediate consideration of zoning text amendments (3-2)

Regular Council Meeting

The Orange Beach City Council will hold a special-called meeting on December 8, 2022. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss pending litigation.

• Executive session to discuss pending litigation

The council met for a special-called meeting where the only substantive action was entering an executive session. No other decisions or public votes on policy or spending were recorded.

• Approved the agenda as written (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss pending litigation (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Orange Beach Committee of the Whole is reviewing resolutions to amend the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget and the city's organizational chart. The agenda includes several professional services agreements for engineering, marketing, and lobbying. The committee will also consider extending entertainment districts at The Wharf and SanRoc Cay Marina.

• Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget and City Organizational Chart
• Professional services agreements with Sawgrass Consulting, LLC and GeoCon Engineering & Materials Testing, Inc.
• Wetland delineation task order with Wetland Sciences Inc not to exceed $2,200
• Appropriation of up to $75,000 to the Gulf Shores Airport Authority for FY2023
• Extensions of entertainment districts at SanRoc Cay Marina / Perdido Beach Resort and The Wharf

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will review a second reading for a zoning ordinance amendment regarding Top Tier Water Sports PUD. The agenda also includes resolutions for dune walkover repairs, roadway resurfacing, and land surveying services.

• Second reading of an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance for Top Tier Water Sports PUD
• $49,899 bid award for Cross Lane Dune Walkover repairs to H5K Company, LLC
• $19,800 change order to add Caswell Lane to roadway resurfacing
• $3,500 task order with Sawgrass Consulting for land surveying on Walker Avenue
• Special event liquor license applications for Wharf Parkway businesses

The City Council approved several resolutions for infrastructure repairs, land surveying, and stormwater planning. The council also granted two special event liquor licenses and appointed a new member to the Board of Education.

• Appointed Lisa Nix to the Orange Beach Board of Education (Unanimous)
• Awarded $49,899 contract for Cross Lane Dune Walkover repairs to Gulf Coast Dockmasters (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,500 task order with Sawgrass Consulting for land surveying on Walker Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved $19,800 change order with Arrington Curb & Excavation, Inc. for Caswell Lane resurfacing (Unanimous)
• Approved special event liquor licenses for 'Sassy Bass Sock Hop' and 'JWC New Years Eve 2022' (Unanimous)
• Approved lease renewal with Bear Point Civic Association for property at Mississippi Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved commitment to develop Orange Beach Stormwater Master Plan via RESTORE Act funding (Unanimous)
• Postponed second reading of Top Tier Water Sports PUD zoning amendment to Dec 13, 2022 (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider several resolutions regarding infrastructure repairs and city services. This includes discussions on land surveying, lease renewals, and stormwater planning.

• Bid award for Cross Lane Dune Walkover Post-Hurricane Sally Repairs
• $3,500 task order with Sawgrass Consulting for Walker Avenue property surveying
• Expansion of Orange Beach Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Program
• Lease renewal with Bear Point Civic Association on Mississippi Avenue
• Public hearing date for zoning ordinance amendments

The Committee of the Whole met to review potential agenda items for the December 6, 2022, meeting. No final votes or decisions were recorded for the resolutions discussed. A public hearing for zoning text amendments was scheduled for December 13, 2022.

• Set public hearing for Zoning Ordinance amendments (Case No. 1105-ZT-22) for December 13, 2022

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will consider several resolutions, including the approval of the Fiscal Year 2023 budget and a real estate purchase from Romar Beach Mini Warehouses, Inc. The meeting also includes public hearings for zoning amendments related to two PUD projects.

• Approval of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
• Acceptance of Webster Lane, Surrey Lane, and Shore Acres sanitary sewer as public
• Task order with Thompson Engineering for Baseball Field Dugouts up to $16,500
• Motorola software maintenance purchase for Police Department up to $40,631.93
• Zoning amendments for Top Tier Water Sports PUD and Pandion Ridge Water Park

The City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget and approved several resolutions for city infrastructure, legal services, and property acquisition. The council also approved a zoning modification for the Pandion Ridge Water Park.

• Approved Fiscal Year 2023 Budget (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of real property from Romar Beach Mini Warehouses, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved $40,631.93 for Motorola, Inc. police software maintenance (Unanimous)
• Approved $16,500 task order with Thompson Engineering for Sportsplex dugout redesign (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,145 soil study by GeoCon Engineering for proposed fuel station (Unanimous)
• Accepted Webster Lane, Surrey Lane, and Shore Acres sanitary sewer as publicly owned (Unanimous)
• Approved zoning ordinance for Pandion Ridge PUD Modification (4-0)
• Approved engagement of Copeland, Franco, Screws & Gill, P.A. for legal claims (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The committee will consider the Fiscal Year 2023 budget and several resolutions. This includes accepting certain roads and sewer systems in Shore Acres Subdivision for city maintenance. The agenda also notes upcoming zoning ordinance hearings.

• Approval of the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
• Acceptance of Webster Lane, Surrey Lane, and Shore Acres sanitary sewer system as city-owned
• Task order with Thompson Engineering, Inc. for Baseball Field Dugout redesign at the Sportsplex
• Reminder of upcoming public hearing for Top Tier Water Sports PUD
• Reminder of upcoming public hearing for Pandion Ridge Water Park PUD modification

The Committee of the Whole met to review potential items for the November 15, 2022, agenda. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

Regular Council Meeting

The Orange Beach City Council is considering several resolutions regarding city infrastructure and services. These include architectural and engineering task orders for City Hall and Finance Building improvements, as well as a real estate purchase. The council will also review agreements for auditing services and employee health plan renewals.

• Architectural services for City Hall addition up to $98,800
• Real property purchase from Linda Laney
• Soil study for Finance Building improvements up to $3,760
• Soil study for City Hall addition up to $4,485
• Employee health plan renewal with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

The Council approved several professional service contracts for city building improvements and a real estate purchase. They also renewed the employee health plan and auditing services agreement. One resolution regarding the Employees' Leave Bank Committee was postponed.

• Approved task order with McCollough Architecture, Inc. for City Hall Building Addition not to exceed $98,800 (Unanimous)
• Approved Auditing Services Agreement with Rivertree Systems, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Enrollment Agreement to renew employee health plan (Unanimous)
• Postponed resolution appointing members to the Employees' Leave Bank Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of real property from Linda Laney (Unanimous)
• Approved task order with GeoCon Engineering & Materials Testing, Inc. for Finance Building Improvements soil study not to exceed $3,760 (Unanimous)
• Approved task order with GeoCon Engineering & Materials Testing, Inc. for City Hall Addition soil study not to exceed $4,485 (Unanimous)
• Certified cash requirements for payment (5-0)

Committee of the Whole

The committee will consider resolutions for a City Hall building addition and an auditing services agreement. It will also discuss renewing the employee health plan and setting public hearing dates for two zoning ordinance amendments.

• Task order with McCollough Architecture, Inc. for City Hall Building Addition up to $98,800
• Auditing Services Agreement with Rivertree Systems, Inc.
• Employee health plan renewal with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
• Public hearing date setting for Top Tier Water Sports PUD amendment
• Public hearing date setting for Pandion Ridge Water Park PUD modification

The Orange Beach City Council discussed several potential agenda items for the November 1 meeting, including a $98,800 task order for City Hall building addition design, an auditing services agreement, and a health plan renewal. They set public hearings for November 15 on two zoning amendments: Top Tier Water Sports PUD and Pandion Ridge PUD Modification. No final votes were taken; the meeting was procedural only.

• Set public hearing for Nov. 15 on Top Tier Water Sports PUD zoning amendment
• Set public hearing for Nov. 15 on Pandion Ridge PUD Modification zoning amendment
• Discussed resolution for $98,800 City Hall Building Addition task order with McCollough Architecture
• Discussed resolution for Auditing Services Agreement with Rivertree Systems
• Discussed resolution to renew employee health plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
• Discussed resolution appointing members to Employees' Leave Bank Committee

Regular Council Meeting

The Orange Beach City Council is reviewing zoning amendments for several planned developments and new fiber optic agreements. The agenda includes a construction change order for Canal Road Improvements and funding for department vehicles. The council will also consider disaster recovery assistance for Fort Myers, Florida.

• Sidewalk material change for Canal Road Improvements up to $169,152.93
• Fiber Optics Development Agreements with C Spire Fiber and Island Fiber
• $10,000 appropriation to the Orange Beach Board of Education Skeet and Trap Club
• Increased funding for Street and Landscape Department pickup trucks at $43,095 each
• Deployment of a recovery team to assist Fort Myers, Florida, following Hurricane Ian

The council adopted the Saltwater Cottages PUD (5-0-1) after a public hearing, but denied the Cotton Bayou Cottages PUD (0-5-1) following opposition from residents and council concerns about a PUD in a residential neighborhood. Also approved were the Wharf PUD major modification for Culver's (6-0), Turquoise Place PUD buffer screening (6-0), and multiple resolutions including a $169,152.93 change order for Canal Road sidewalk improvements, a $10,000 appropriation for the Skeet and Trap Club, and fiber optic development agreements with C Spire and Island Fiber.

• Adopted Saltwater Cottages PUD (5-0-1)
• Denied Cotton Bayou Cottages PUD (0-5-1)
• Adopted Wharf PUD major modification for Culver's with coastal architectural condition (6-0)
• Adopted Turquoise Place PUD buffer screening ordinance (6-0)
• Approved $169,152.93 change order for Canal Road concrete sidewalk (unanimous)
• Appropriated $10,000 to Orange Beach Board of Education for Skeet and Trap Club (unanimous)
• Approved fiber optic development agreements with C Spire and Island Fiber (both unanimous)
• Authorized disaster recovery team deployment to Fort Myers, Florida (unanimous)

Solid Waste Authority

The Solid Waste Authority is meeting to consider its agenda and new business. The body will consider a proposed 5.0% rate increase for 2023 by BFI Waste Services, LLC, dba Republic Services.

• Proposed 5.0% rate increase from BFI Waste Services, LLC, dba Republic Services for 2023

The Orange Beach Solid Waste Authority approved a 5% rate increase from Republic Services for 2023. The increase affects the city's cost, not residents' rates, though the city plans to review solid waste fees for residents, unchanged since 2011. The vote was unanimous (6-0).

• Approved 5% rate increase from Republic Services for 2023 (6-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Orange Beach City Council Committee of the Whole is reviewing resolutions for public safety equipment and infrastructure. This includes a grant for police and fire department vessels and a contract reassignment for Wolf Bay Bridge analysis. The committee also addressed EMS student training and tourism board appointments.

• Clinical Site Agreement with Coastal Alabama Community College for EMS students
• Contract reassignment for Wolf Bay Bridge design to Thompson Engineering, Inc.
• FY2022 Port Security Program Grant for a police vessel and fire boat training
• Reappointment of Bill Brett to the Tourism Board of Directors
• Agreement regarding the Baldwin County Interoperability Communications System

The Orange Beach City Council met to review potential items for the October 18, 2022, agenda. No formal votes were taken; the only action was setting a Solid Waste Authority meeting for October 18, 2022, at 4:45 P.M. Several resolutions and reminders were discussed for future consideration.

• Set Solid Waste Authority meeting for October 18, 2022, at 4:45 P.M.

Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance Board of Adjustment

The Flood Damage Prevention Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider one new business item. This involves reviewing a variance request submitted by Travis Dorland for the property at 5089 Bay Drive.

• Variance request for 5089 Bay Drive

The Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance Board of Adjustment approved a variance request from Travis Dorland for 5089 Bay Drive to increase the square footage of a home addition previously approved in October 2020. The vote was unanimous (5-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved variance request for 5089 Bay Drive to increase home addition square footage (5-0)

Regular Council Meeting

The Orange Beach City Council will review several resolutions regarding grant amendments and infrastructure contracts. The meeting also includes public hearings on zoning modifications for The Wharf PUD and Mariner Lakes PUD.

• Appropriation of up to $4,000,000 to the Orange Beach Board of Education
• Contract for softball field turf installation not to exceed $447,320
• Zoning modification for Culver's at The Wharf PUD
• Change order for Fire Station No. 3 outbuilding pad site up to $147,910
• Purchase of a station alerting system for Fire Station No. 3 for $88,036.15

The Orange Beach City Council approved 14 resolutions, including $4,000,000 for the city school system, a $447,320 softball field turf installation, and several RESTORE Act grant amendments. They also passed a zoning ordinance for the Mariner Lakes PUD modification, postponed a duplex conditional use hearing, and rejected all holiday decoration bids.

• Approved $4,000,000 appropriation to Orange Beach Board of Education (unanimous)
• Awarded $447,320 Softball Field Turf Installation bid to Sports Fields, Inc. (unanimous)
• Rejected all bids for Holiday Decorations (unanimous)
• Adopted Mariner Lakes PUD Major Modification ordinance (6-0)
• Postponed JPEM Duplex Conditional Use hearing to Oct 18, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved $147,910 change order for Fire Station No. 3 outbuilding pad (unanimous)
• Approved $88,036.15 sole source purchase of Station Alerting System (unanimous)
• Approved $32,000 change order for Baldwin Avenue resurfacing (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The committee will review several grant amendments related to infrastructure and wildlife programs. Members will also set public hearing dates for various zoning ordinance changes. Additionally, an executive session is scheduled to discuss legal options regarding pending litigation.

• $4,000,000 appropriation to the Orange Beach Board of Education
• Grant amendments for North Sewer Force Main and Canal Road improvements
• Public hearing date setting for Cotton Bayou Cottages PUD
• Bid awards for softball field turf installation and holiday decorations
• Executive session regarding legal options for pending litigation

The Orange Beach City Council met as a Committee of the Whole to discuss potential items for the October 4, 2022 agenda. No votes were taken on any item; all were discussed only. The meeting included an executive session on pending litigation, after which the council did not reconvene.

• Discussed resolution for amendment one to RESTORE Act grant for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Program
• Discussed resolution for amendment two to RESTORE Act grant for North Sewer Force Main Upgrade
• Discussed resolution for amendment two to RESTORE Act grant for Canal Road Improvements east of State Highway 161
• Discussed resolution for a no-cost extension to research agreement with Auburn University
• Discussed resolution awarding bid for Softball Field Turf Installation
• Discussed resolution awarding bid for Holiday Decorations
• Discussed resolution appropriating up to $4,000,000 to Orange Beach Board of Education
• Set public hearing dates for October 18, 2022 on zoning amendments for Cotton Bayou Cottages PUD, Saltwater Cottages PUD, and Turquoise Place PUD Buffer Screening

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding infrastructure and service contracts. This includes engineering tasks for Powerline Road and the Sportsplex, as well as a renovation bid for the Medical Arts Building. The council will also consider liquor license applications and surplus property disposal.

• $549,612 bid award for Medical Arts Building Renovation to Finishing Solutions, L.L.C.
• $227,600 task order with Sawgrass Consulting, LLC for Powerline Road design
• $203,800 task order with Sawgrass Consulting, LLC for Sportsplex Multipurpose Fields design
• $59,800 task order for the Beach Mouse Habitat Conservation Plan
• Liquor license application for 8 Reale, LLC at 4851 Wharf Parkway

The council approved multiple resolutions, including a $227,600 task order for Powerline Road design, a $549,612 bid for Medical Arts Building renovation, and a $59,800 task order for a beach mouse habitat conservation plan. A resolution for design of multipurpose fields at the Sportsplex was postponed indefinitely. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on a cash certification.

• Approved $227,600 task order for Powerline Road design (unanimous)
• Approved $549,612 bid for Medical Arts Building renovation (unanimous)
• Approved $59,800 task order for beach mouse habitat conservation plan (unanimous)
• Postponed indefinitely $203,800 task order for Sportsplex multipurpose fields design (unanimous)
• Approved lounge retail liquor license for 8 Reale at 4851 Wharf Parkway (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for Gulf beach nourishment (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to sponsor Freedom Fest event (unanimous)
• Certified cash requirements with related interests in Swift Supply (4-0-1, Silvers abstained)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee will consider several resolutions regarding city contracts, including engineering and ecological services. The agenda also includes discussions on a beach renourishment project and setting public hearing dates for zoning amendments.

• $431,400 task order with Sawgrass Consulting, LLC for road and sports field engineering
• $59,800 task order with Wetland Sciences, Inc. for a beach mouse habitat plan
• Performance contracts for shorebird educational project artwork and poetry
• Public hearing dates for zoning amendments at The Wharf and Mariner Lakes
• Reappointment of Mike Contorno and Tim Harry to the Board of Adjustment

The Orange Beach City Council met as a Committee of the Whole to discuss potential items for the September 20, 2022, regular meeting. No votes were taken; the meeting was a review session. Public hearing dates were set for October 4, 2022, for three zoning ordinance amendments: The Wharf PUD Major Modification (Culver's), JPEM Duplex Conditional Use at 29110 Perdido Beach Blvd., and Mariner Lakes PUD Major Modification (Bel Air Multi-Family Residential).

• Set public hearing for Oct. 4, 2022, on zoning amendment Case No. 0908-PUDA-22 (The Wharf PUD Major Modification, Culver's).
• Set public hearing for Oct. 4, 2022, on zoning amendment Case No. 0801-CU-22 (JPEM Duplex Conditional Use at 29110 Perdido Beach Blvd.).
• Set public hearing for Oct. 4, 2022, on zoning amendment Case No. 0903-PUDA-22 (Mariner Lakes PUD Major Modification, Bel Air Multi-Family Residential).
• Discussed but did not vote on: beach renourishment project, building permit info exchange, shorebird education contracts, ecological services, habitat conservation plan ($59,800), engineering for Powerline Road/Treatment Plant Road/fields ($431,400), surplus property disposal, Board of Adjustment reappointments, and theater performance contract.

Regular Council Meeting

The Orange Beach City Council will review several resolutions regarding city contracts, service agreements, and equipment purchases. The agenda also includes second readings for zoning amendments and a public hearing for the Beach Village PUD modification.

• Awarding $344,443.60 contract for 2022 Roadway Resurfacing to Arrington Curb & Excavation, Inc.
• Zoning amendments for Parks Edge PUD and Zeke's Landing PUD
• $56,500 purchase of a Robotic Field Painter for the Public Works Department
• $37,950 agreement with ADEM for permitting and inspection services
• Public hearing for Beach Village PUD Modification, Phase 2

The council voted 6-0 to adopt a second-reading ordinance amending the zoning ordinance for Zeke's Landing PUD modification for a building sign. A separate second-reading ordinance for Parks Edge PUD Lot 3 setback encroachment failed 1-5. The council also approved multiple resolutions including a $344,443.60 roadway resurfacing bid, a $56,500 robotic field painter purchase, and a license agreement for the 2nd Annual Orange Beach Freedom Fest.

• Approved second reading of Zeke's Landing PUD building sign ordinance (6-0).
• Denied second reading of Parks Edge PUD Lot 3 setback encroachment ordinance (1-5).
• Approved $344,443.60 roadway resurfacing bid to Arrington Curb & Excavation, Inc.
• Approved $56,500 sole source purchase of a Robotic Field Painter from Turf Tank.
• Approved license agreement with Wharf Retail Properties for 2nd Annual Orange Beach Freedom Fest.
• Approved cooperative agreement with ADEM for permitting services, reimbursement up to $37,950.
• Approved $2,600 performance contract with Safe Span for engineering and bridge inspection.
• Approved first reading of Beach Village PUD Phase 2 modification ordinance (6-0).

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider several resolutions regarding city services and contracts. This includes a cooperative agreement with ADEM for inspection services and awarding a bid for 2022 Roadway Resurfacing. The committee will also discuss setting a public hearing date for a zoning ordinance amendment.

• Awarding the bid for 2022 Roadway Resurfacing
• ADEM inspection services agreement up to $37,950
• Safe Span, L.L.C. bridge inspection contract up to $2,600
• USDA nuisance wildlife control service agreement
• Public hearing for Beach Village PUD Modification, Phase 2

The Orange Beach City Council met as a Committee of the Whole to review potential items for the September 6, 2022, agenda. No votes were taken; all items were discussed only. Public comments addressed PUD setback waivers, low-flying aircraft, the Bama Bayou property, address changes for 9-1-1 compliance, and a business name with profanity.

• Discussed resolution for USDA cooperative service agreement for nuisance wildlife control
• Discussed resolution for ADEM cooperative agreement with reimbursement up to $37,950
• Discussed resolution awarding bid for 2022 Roadway Resurfacing
• Discussed resolution for Safe Span bridge inspection services up to $2,600
• Discussed resolution for tennis instruction services with Brandy Reeves
• Set public hearing date for September 6, 2022, on Beach Village PUD Modification, Phase 2

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will review several zoning amendments and public hearings regarding Parks Edge, The Wharf, and Zeke's Landing. The agenda also includes resolutions for medical plaza design services and equipment purchases. Additionally, the council will consider a new transportation plan and various liquor license applications.

• Design services for Orange Beach Medical Plaza up to $222,609
• Artificial turf purchase for Sportsplex softball field for $177,565
• Zoning amendments for Parks Edge, The Wharf, and Zeke's Landing
• Purchase of two golf carts for $18,990
• $10,000 appropriation to the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program

The Orange Beach City Council approved several items, including a zoning modification for a four-story, 63-room hotel at The Wharf, a Parks Edge PUD modification, and purchases for artificial turf and golf carts. A resolution for design services for the Medical Plaza was postponed to the next meeting. Public hearings were held on three zoning requests, with no action taken on two Parks Edge setback items.

• Adopted Wharf PUD modification for Cobblestone Hotel (4-0)
• Adopted Parks Edge PUD modification, Case 0505-PUDA-22 (4-0)
• Approved $177,565 artificial turf purchase for Sportsplex softball field
• Approved $18,990 bid for two golf carts to Cartiology LLC
• Adopted FY2023 Transportation Plan
• Approved Work Squad Agreement with Alabama Dept. of Corrections
• Appropriated $10,000 to Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program
• Approved special events liquor license for Wharf Restaurant Group

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review minutes from July 2022 and address new business. This includes a resolution to award a bid for two golf carts for the Expect Excellence Department. The committee also noted upcoming public hearings scheduled for August 16, 2022.

• Resolution awarding bid for two golf carts for the Expect Excellence Department
• Upcoming public hearing for Parks Edge PUD setback encroachment
• Upcoming public hearing for The Wharf PUD modification at Cobblestone Hotel
• Upcoming public hearing for Zeke's Landing PUD building sign modification

The Orange Beach City Council met as a Committee of the Whole to review potential items for the August 16, 2022, agenda. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural, with only discussion of upcoming agenda items and reminders of public hearings. The meeting adjourned after about two minutes.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was for agenda review only

Regular Council Meeting

The Orange Beach City Council will consider several resolutions regarding infrastructure, public safety equipment, and sports complex improvements. The agenda also includes a presentation on Sail Camp expansion and public hearings for zoning amendments.

• Engineering services for Canal Road widening up to $971,400
• Design services for Orange Beach Medical Plaza not to exceed $222,609
• Purchase of artificial turf for the Sportsplex softball field for $256,217
• Bid award to GreenCo Services, LLC for Community Development Building Renovation up to $268,731
• Ordinance amendment regarding small cell facility pole height and dimensions

The Orange Beach City Council approved multiple resolutions, including a $971,400 task order for construction engineering on the Canal Road widening, a $268,731 bid for the Community Development Building renovation, and a $19,525 sole-source purchase for a police crash data tool. They also adopted a zoning ordinance amendment for small cell facility poles and postponed two items to the next meeting. A request to suspend rules for immediate consideration of a Parks Edge PUD modification failed, so it will proceed to a second reading.

• Approved $971,400 task order for Canal Road widening CEI (unanimous)
• Approved $268,731 bid for Community Development Building renovation (unanimous)
• Approved $19,525 sole-source purchase of Crash Data Retrieval Tool (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 for Softball Field Dugouts relocation (unanimous)
• Approved $256,217 artificial turf purchase postponed to Aug 16 (unanimous)
• Approved $222,609 Medical Plaza design task order postponed to Aug 16 (unanimous)
• Adopted small cell facility pole height/dimension ordinance (4-0)
• Failed to suspend rules for Parks Edge PUD modification (3-1); moves to second reading

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider resolutions for road engineering and fire department technology. The committee will also discuss ordinances regarding small cell poles and upcoming public hearings for zoning modifications.

• $971,400 task order for Canal Road widening engineering services
• Service agreement with HAAS Alert for Fire Department digital alerting
• Ordinance to increase small cell facility pole height in rights-of-way
• Public hearing date setting for The Wharf PUD (Cobblestone Hotel)
• Public hearing date setting for Zeke's Landing PUD building sign

The Orange Beach City Council met to review items for the August 2, 2022 agenda, including a resolution for Thompson Engineering to perform construction engineering and inspection for Canal Road widening (not to exceed $971,400), a service agreement with HAAS Alert for a Fire Department digital alerting solution, and an ordinance to increase allowable small cell facility pole heights and eliminate equipment size limits. Public hearing dates were set for August 16, 2022, for The Wharf PUD Modification (Cobblestone Hotel) and Zeke's Landing PUD Modification (Building Sign). No formal votes were taken; the meeting was for discussion only.

• Reviewed resolution for Thompson Engineering CEI services for Canal Road widening, up to $971,400
• Reviewed service agreement with HAAS Alert for Fire Department digital alerting
• Reviewed ordinance to increase small cell pole heights and remove equipment size limits
• Set public hearing for Aug. 16 on The Wharf PUD Modification (Cobblestone Hotel)
• Set public hearing for Aug. 16 on Zeke's Landing PUD Modification (Building Sign)
• Reminded of Aug. 2 public hearing for Parks Edge PUD Modification (31 Parks Edge)

Regular Council Meeting

The Orange Beach City Council will review several resolutions including funding for the Board of Education and various municipal service contracts. The agenda also includes public hearings for zoning amendments related to multiple master plans.

• Appropriation of up to $1,000,000 to the Orange Beach Board of Education
• Task order for Orange Beach Medical Plaza design services not to exceed $222,609
• Purchase of a Station Alerting System for the Fire Department for $141,129.90
• Public hearings for zoning amendments regarding CoastAL PUD, Phoenix West II PUD, and Parks Edge PUD
• Liquor license application for Zeke's Food, LLC at 26619 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Unit 200

The Orange Beach City Council approved a second-reading ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances (Administration) and adopted resolutions appropriating up to $1,000,000 to the Orange Beach Board of Education and joining opioid settlements. Several items were postponed to the next meeting, including a $222,609 design task order for the Medical Plaza and a debris clearance bid. Public hearings were held on zoning amendments, with one postponed to August 16.

• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 2 (Administration) (5-0)
• Approved $1,000,000 appropriation to Orange Beach Board of Education (unanimous)
• Authorized joining opioid settlements (unanimous)
• Approved restaurant retail liquor license for Zeke's (unanimous)
• Approved temporary modular building at 27121 Canal Road (unanimous)
• Postponed $222,609 design task order for Medical Plaza to Aug 2 (unanimous)
• Postponed debris clearance bid to Aug 2 (unanimous)
• Postponed Parks Edge Lot 3 public hearing to Aug 16 (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review several resolutions regarding professional service agreements and board appointments. The agenda includes items for debris clearance and disaster recovery services. An executive session is also scheduled to discuss pending litigation.

• Agreement with Mark D. Pavey for architectural and engineering services
• Bid award for Debris Clearance, Disposal, and Sand Reclamation
• Proposal for Debris Monitoring, Disaster Management, and Recovery Services
• Agreement with Jody Hodo for softball coaching services
• Appointments to the Fire Code Board of Appeals and Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals

The Orange Beach City Council met to review potential items for the July 26, 2022, agenda. No formal votes were taken on the agenda items; they were only discussed. The council unanimously voted to enter executive session to discuss threatened and pending litigation, and reconvened after about an hour.

• Held executive session on threatened and pending litigation (unanimous)
• Discussed resolutions for professional services, debris contracts, board appointments (no action taken)

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a major bid award for Canal Road improvements and the purchase of 12 police vehicles. The agenda also includes rescheduling several zoning ordinance public hearings and approving various professional service agreements.

• Bid award for Canal Road Improvements from SR-161 to Wilson Boulevard up to $7,362,511.77
• Purchase of 12 police vehicles for $577,448.58
• Purchase of a prisoner transport vehicle for $60,998
• Special events liquor license application for the 'Swanky Gala 2022'
• Rescheduling of several zoning ordinance public hearings to July 26, 2022

The council awarded the Canal Road Improvements bid to John G. Walton Construction Company for up to $7,362,511.77, committing $3,562,511.77 in city funds. A resolution to adopt Act 2022-229 for retiree payments failed for lack of a second. Several items were approved, including a liquor license, a modular building permit, and multiple professional services agreements.

• Awarded Canal Road Improvements bid to John G. Walton Construction Company, not to exceed $7,362,511.77 (unanimous)
• Failed to adopt Act 2022-229 retiree payment resolution (no second)
• Approved Special Events Retail Liquor License for Swanky Gala 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved temporary 2,400 sq ft modular building on PINs 34289 and 48457 (unanimous)
• Rescheduled council and committee meetings from July 19 to July 26 (unanimous)
• Rescheduled four zoning public hearings to July 26 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 12 police vehicles for $577,448.58 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of prisoner transport vehicle for $60,998 (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Orange Beach City Council is meeting to consider a resolution regarding school property. The resolution proposes appropriating funds to the Orange Beach Board of Education for the conveyance of property from the Baldwin County Board of Education.

• Resolution appropriating $42,052,634 to the Orange Beach Board of Education for school property conveyance

The Orange Beach City Council held a special-called meeting and unanimously approved a resolution appropriating $42,052,634 to the Orange Beach Board of Education to fund the conveyance of school property from the Baldwin County Board of Education. The agenda was approved as written, and the meeting adjourned after the single substantive action.

• Approved agenda as written (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution appropriating $42,052,634 to Orange Beach Board of Education for school property conveyance (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider resolutions for football coaching and physical training services. Members will also set public hearing dates for various zoning ordinance amendments regarding PUD Master Plans.

• Resolution for football coaching services with Steve Devoursney
• Resolution for physical training services with David Nix
• Ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances (Administration)
• Public hearing date setting for Phoenix West II PUD Master Plan
• Public hearing date setting for Parks Edge and CoastAL PUD Master Plans

The Orange Beach City Council met to review potential items for the July 5, 2022, agenda. They discussed several resolutions and ordinances, including professional services agreements for football coaching and sports physical training, and an ordinance amending the City's Administration chapter. The council set public hearing dates for four zoning ordinance amendments (Phoenix West II, Parks Edge, CoastAL, and another Parks Edge case) for July 19, 2022. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was for discussion only.

• Set public hearing for Phoenix West II PUD Master Plan amendment (Case 0706-PUDA-22) on July 19, 2022
• Set public hearing for Parks Edge PUD Lot 2 accessory building (Case 0707-PUDA-22) on July 19, 2022
• Set public hearing for CoastAL PUD signage plan (Case 0708-PUDA-22) on July 19, 2022
• Set public hearing for Parks Edge PUD Lot 3 setback encroachment (Case 0709-PUDA-22) on July 19, 2022
• Discussed professional services agreements for football coaching and sports physical training (no vote)
• Discussed ordinance amending Chapter 2 (Administration) of the Code of Ordinances (no vote)

Regular Council Meeting

The Orange Beach City Council will consider several resolutions regarding infrastructure, grants, and local club funding. Items include a major road improvement project and updates to flood prevention ordinances. The council will also discuss territory annexation.

• Canal Road Improvements bid award up to $7,362,511.77
• Ordinance second reading for Turquoise Place parking garage modification
• Appropriation of $48,800 to Zoo Foundation, Inc.
• Appropriation of $258,632.13 to Makos Academics, Arts & Athletics Club
• Ordinance first reading regarding flood damage prevention elevation requirements

The council adopted the second reading of the Turquoise Place PUD modification for a parking garage, despite concerns about parking shortfalls and upzoning of adjacent beachfront properties. The Canal Road Improvements bid was postponed to the July 5 meeting, as was a resolution on retiree lump-sum payments. Several new business resolutions were approved unanimously, including funding for the zoo, sports tourism, and the Makos club.

• Adopted Turquoise Place parking garage PUD modification (4-2)
• Postponed Canal Road Improvements bid award to July 5
• Postponed retiree lump-sum payment resolution to July 5
• Approved $48,800 for Zoo Foundation lion preservation program (6-0)
• Approved RESTORE Act subaward for wildlife rehabilitation expansion (6-0)
• Approved sports tourism MOA with Gulf Shores Orange Beach Sports & Events (6-0)
• Approved $258,632.13 for Makos Academics, Arts & Athletics Club (6-0)
• Adopted flood damage prevention ordinance with equipment elevation requirements (6-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss several resolutions and ordinances. This includes updates to flood damage prevention codes and a territory annexation petition. The meeting also covers various funding requests for wildlife programs, sports tourism, and a local club.

• Ordinance amending flood damage prevention code for equipment elevation requirements
• Resolution appropriating $259,833 to Makos Academics, Arts & Athletics Club
• Resolution declaring 29709 Bayshore Drive North a public nuisance
• Ordinance approving territory annexation via Baldwin County Commission petition
• Resolution for a subaward grant to expand the Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Program

The Orange Beach City Council met as a Committee of the Whole to review potential agenda items for the June 21, 2022, regular meeting. Eight items were discussed, including resolutions on a wildlife rehabilitation grant, a public nuisance property, sports tourism funding, retiree payments, a club appropriation, and a software agreement, as well as ordinances on flood damage prevention and annexation. No formal votes or decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion only.

• Discussed resolution for RESTORE Act grant for Wildlife Rehabilitation Program (no action)
• Discussed resolution declaring 29709 Bayshore Drive North a public nuisance (no action)
• Discussed resolution for sports tourism funding with Gulf Shores Orange Beach Sports & Events (no action)
• Discussed resolution for one-time retiree payment via Act 2022-229 (no action)
• Discussed appropriation of $259,833 to Makos Academics, Arts & Athletics Club (no action)
• Discussed Granicus LLC agreement for rental activity monitoring (no action)
• Discussed flood damage prevention ordinance amendment (no action)
• Discussed annexation petition from Baldwin County Commission (no action)

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will consider several resolutions, including a major road improvement project and fire station repairs. The agenda also includes public hearings regarding fiber optic development and zoning modifications for Turquoise Place.

• Canal Road Improvements contract not to exceed $7,362,511.77
• Fire Station No. 1 roof replacement task order up to $27,600
• Fire Training Tower Refurbishment bid award of $135,230
• Purchase of Sportsplex bleachers for $99,600
• Public hearing for Point Broadband fiber optic development agreement

The Orange Beach City Council affirmed the Planning Commission's approval of the Phoenix Key site plan (6-0) after a public hearing. It postponed the Canal Road Improvements bid and the Point Broadband fiber agreement until the next meeting. Several routine items were approved, including a liquor license, fire station roof design services, and a fire training tower refurbishment bid.

• Affirmed Planning Commission's Phoenix Key site plan approval (6-0)
• Postponed Canal Road Improvements bid to June 21 meeting (unanimous)
• Postponed Point Broadband fiber agreement until response prepared (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance clarifying business license use of public property (6-0)
• Approved CoastAL restaurant retail liquor license (unanimous)
• Approved $27,600 task order for Fire Station No. 1 roof design (unanimous)
• Awarded $135,230 Fire Training Tower Refurbishment bid to J. Reed Constructors (unanimous)
• Approved $99,600 Sportsplex bleachers purchase (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a resolution to authorize a task order with Watermark Design Group, LLC for the Community Development Building. This work involves providing design and bid specifications for a roof replacement following a 2021 hailstorm. The council also plans to hold an executive session to discuss pending litigation.

• Resolution for Watermark Design Group, LLC task order not to exceed $18,400
• Executive session to discuss pending litigation

The Orange Beach City Council approved a settlement in the Destin Williams, et al. case against the city, authorizing the mayor to take all necessary actions. They also authorized hiring a consultant for impact fee review and approved a task order for roof design work. The meeting included an executive session on pending litigation.

• Approved settlement in Destin Williams, et al. lawsuit (5-0)
• Authorized mayor to hire consultant for impact fee review (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for Community Development Building roof design task order, not to exceed $18,400 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss pending litigation (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The committee is reviewing resolutions for road construction, fire station repairs, and rental policies. It also includes reminders for upcoming public hearings regarding zoning and fiber optic development.

• $7,362,511.77 contract award for Canal Road improvements from SR-161 to Wilson Boulevard
• $27,600 task order for roof replacement at Fire Station No. 1
• Rental policies and fees for the Wind and Water Learning Center
• Professional services agreement with John Holladay for football coaching
• Reminders of upcoming public hearings regarding zoning and fiber optic development

The Orange Beach City Council met as a Committee of the Whole to review potential agenda items for the June 7, 2022, regular meeting. No formal votes or decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned after discussion.

• Reviewed resolution for Wind and Water Learning Center rental policies and fees
• Reviewed resolution for roof replacement design services at Fire Station No. 1 (not to exceed $27,600)
• Reviewed bid award for Canal Road Improvements to John G. Walton Construction (not to exceed $7,362,511.77)
• Reviewed professional services agreement for football coaching services
• Noted public hearing for Parks Edge PUD Modification on June 7
• Noted appeal hearing for Phoenix Key Site Plan on June 7
• Noted public hearing for fiber optic agreement with Point Broadband on June 7

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council is reviewing ordinances for $50,000,000 and $25,000,000 general obligation warrants. The agenda also includes agreements for school expansion and RESTORE Act-funded infrastructure upgrades. Additionally, the council will consider various vehicle purchases and service contracts.

• First reading of ordinances for $50,000,000 and $25,000,000 general obligation warrants
• Agreement with Baldwin County Board of Education for Orange Beach Elementary School expansion
• $88,920 task order for turf conversion at the Orange Beach Sportsplex
• Purchase of a fire department vehicle for $37,944.20 and a police vehicle for $38,842.42
• Liquor license application for Dick’s Last Resort at 4720 Main Street

The Orange Beach City Council approved several resolutions and ordinances, including the issuance of $50 million and $25 million in general obligation warrants for school and city purposes. It also approved a liquor license for Dick's Last Resort with a 5-1 vote, and adopted resolutions for various contracts and purchases. An ordinance to clarify business license rules was tabled to a second reading.

• Approved $50M GO School Warrant, Series 2022-A (6-0)
• Approved $25M GO Warrant, Series 2022-B (6-0)
• Approved liquor license for Dick's Last Resort (5-1)
• Approved $88,920 contract for Sportsplex turf conversion (unanimous)
• Approved $37,944.20 fire vehicle purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $38,842.42 police vehicle purchase, rescinding prior resolution (unanimous)
• Approved $45,436 and $43,351 spare pump purchases (unanimous)
• Tabled ordinance on public property business use (5-1 to suspend rules)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee will consider resolutions for infrastructure grant amendments and service contracts. This includes updates to the North Sewer Force Main and Canal Road projects. The committee will also review ordinance changes regarding business licenses and zoning.

• RESTORE Act grant amendments for sewer and road improvements
• $88,920 task order for Sportsplex turf conversion
• Ordinance amendment regarding use of public property as a place of business
• Public hearing date setting for Parks Edge PUD Modification
• Agreement with Sesco Lighting, Inc. to repair Tennis Center light standards

The Orange Beach City Council met to review potential agenda items for the May 17, 2022, meeting. No formal votes were taken; all items were discussed only. The council set public hearing dates for June 7, 2022, for a zoning modification and an appeal hearing, and scheduled a Healthcare Authority meeting for May 17.

• Set public hearing for June 7, 2022, on Parks Edge PUD Modification (Case No. 0505-PUDA-22)
• Set appeal hearing for June 7, 2022, on Phoenix Key Site Plan Approval (Case No. 0403-SP-22)
• Scheduled Orange Beach Healthcare Authority meeting for May 17, 2022, at 3:45 P.M.

Regular Council Meeting

The Orange Beach City Council will consider several resolutions, including contracts for generator maintenance and data backup services. The agenda also includes public hearings regarding zoning modifications at Parks Edge and Summer Salt.

• $340,000 bid award for Fire Administration Building and Post Office roof replacements
• Zoning amendments for Parks Edge PUD and Summer Salt PUD
• Agreement with Baldwin County Board of Education for Orange Beach Elementary School expansion
• Purchase of real property from the Louis Ralph Harms, Jr., Revocable Trust
• Liquor license application for DMP The Market LLC at 4790 Wharf Parkway

The Orange Beach City Council denied two proposed zoning ordinance amendments that would have granted setback waivers for properties in the Parks Edge and Summer Salt PUDs. Both ordinances failed on roll call votes after public hearings. The council also approved several routine resolutions, including a liquor license, a debris removal agreement, and a roof replacement bid, and postponed action on appointing a city attorney and an agreement for elementary school expansion.

• Denied Parks Edge PUD setback waiver ordinance (0-5)
• Denied Summer Salt PUD setback waiver ordinance (2-3)
• Approved liquor license for Pantry at the Wharf (unanimous)
• Approved MOA with State of Alabama for debris removal (unanimous)
• Approved special needs aide service agreements (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 MWPP Annual Report submission (unanimous)
• Awarded roof replacement bid to Steward Construction, not to exceed $340,000 (unanimous)
• Postponed city attorney appointment and school expansion agreement to May 17

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the Uniti Fiber franchise and consider resolutions regarding debris removal and special needs aide services. The committee will also set a public hearing date for the Turquoise Place parking garage modification.

• Discussion regarding Uniti Fiber Franchise
• Resolution for Alabama debris removal and disposal agreement
• Professional services agreements for special needs aide services
• Public hearing date setting for Turquoise Place parking garage modification
• Reminders of upcoming Parks Edge and Summer Salt PUD setback waiver hearings

Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance Board of Adjustment

The Flood Damage Prevention Board of Adjustment will consider a single variance request. The application was submitted by Linda Watts on behalf of the Estate of Barbra Ann Mosley.

• Variance request for 26159 Wolf Bay Circle

The Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance Board of Adjustment approved a variance request for a 9.6-inch waiver from the city's freeboard requirement for Hurricane Sally repairs and an addition at 26159 Wolf Bay Circle. The motion passed 5-1, with Councilmember Blalock voting against. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 9.6-inch freeboard variance for 26159 Wolf Bay Circle (5-1)

Regular Council Meeting

The Orange Beach City Council will consider resolutions regarding education funding and city services. Items include a $1,000,000 appropriation for the Board of Education and consulting for a new school system. The council will also review updates to land development technical codes.

• $1,000,000 appropriation to support the Orange Beach Board of Education
• $139,300 contract with Thompson Engineering for Canoe Trail Sites repair
• $54,400 task order with Olsen Associates for beach renourishment survey
• Liquor license application for The Fish House Seafood & Oyster Bar LLC
• Ordinance to update technical codes for land development

The Orange Beach City Council approved a resolution appropriating up to $1,000,000 to support the Orange Beach Board of Education, along with several other resolutions including funding for a Pre-K initiative, a cultural resources survey, and various service agreements. The council also adopted an ordinance updating technical codes for land development and approved a restaurant liquor license.

• Approved $1M appropriation for Orange Beach Board of Education (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance updating land development technical codes (6-0)
• Approved restaurant retail liquor license for Fish House at 24821 Canal Road (unanimous)
• Approved $54,400 task order for Cultural Resources Assessment Survey (unanimous)
• Approved $139,300 task order for Canoe Trail Sites repair (unanimous)
• Approved $61,925.83 sole source pump purchase for Utilities (unanimous)
• Approved $20,089 UTV purchase for Fire Department (unanimous)
• Postponed City Attorney appointment resolution to May 3 (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider resolutions regarding various city contracts and service agreements. This includes task orders for beach renourishment surveys and repairs to Canoe Trail Sites following Hurricane Sally. The committee will also set public hearing dates for two zoning ordinance modifications.

• $54,400 task order with Olsen Associates, Inc. for a beach renourishment project survey
• Engineering services for repair/replacement of Canoe Trail Sites after Hurricane Sally
• Easement agreement with Orange Beach Water Authority for sportsplex water main installation
• Public hearing date setting for Parks Edge PUD modification
• Public hearing date setting for Summer Salt PUD modification

The Orange Beach City Council met to review potential items for the April 19, 2022, agenda. No formal votes were taken; all items were discussed for future action. Public comments included recognition of the passing of Jason Christian and a question about the museum relocation site.

• Discussed resolution to add City Attorney position to Pay Plan
• Discussed task order with Olsen Associates for Cultural Resources Assessment Survey (up to $54,400)
• Discussed task order with Thompson Engineering for Canoe Trail Sites repair after Hurricane Sally
• Discussed easement agreement with Water Authority for water force main on sportsplex property
• Discussed professional services agreement with Jody Hodo for softball coaching
• Discussed service agreements with Coastal Fire Solutions for alarm monitoring at two facilities
• Set public hearing for May 3 on Parks Edge PUD setback waiver (Case 0406-PUDA-22)
• Set public hearing for May 3 on Summer Salt PUD setback waiver (Case 0407-PUDA-22)

Regular Council Meeting

The Orange Beach City Council will review several professional service contracts and liquor license applications. The meeting also includes first readings for ordinances regarding land development codes and lodging tax rate increases.

• Liquor license application for Cumberland Farms at 23679 Canal Road
• $34,800 renovation contract for the Community Development Building
• $15,156 pool tile repair contract for the Aquatics Center
• Ordinance regarding prospective increases in the lodging tax rate
• $12,500 appropriation to Baldwin County Board of Education for coaching salaries

The Orange Beach City Council approved a minor modification to the Buena Vista RV Resort PUD, allowing a 40-foot right-of-way reduction for Phases 3-5, despite concerns about maintenance. The council also approved several contracts and licenses, including a pool tile repair contract and two liquor licenses. A motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of a land development code update failed, so that ordinance will move to a second reading.

• Approved Buena Vista RV Resort PUD modification for ROW width reduction (6-0)
• Approved pool tile repair contract with Pool Wizards Construction, LLC, up to $15,156 (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license for Cumberland Farms at 23679 Canal Road (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license for Live Bait at 24281 Perdido Beach Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved task order with McCollough Architecture for Community Development Building renovation up to $34,800 (unanimous)
• Approved soil studies with GeoCon Engineering for museum, court, and Medical Arts Building sites (unanimous)
• Approved $12,500 appropriation to Baldwin County Board of Education for coaching salaries (unanimous)
• Failed to suspend rules for immediate consideration of land development code update (5-1)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee will discuss issuing an outdoor music venue permit for Angry Crab Shack. The agenda also includes updating technical codes for land development and setting public hearing dates for two planned unit developments.

• Outdoor Music Venue Permit for Angry Crab Shack, 25751 Perdido Beach Boulevard
• Professional services agreement with Computer Backup, Inc. for technology support
• Amendments to technical codes for land development in Chapter 42
• Public hearing date setting for Top Tier Water Sports PUD
• Public hearing date setting for Buena Vista RV Resort PUD Minor Modification

The Orange Beach City Council discussed a 2022 Outdoor Music Venue Permit for the Angry Crab Shack and offered a conditional permit restricting music to acoustic guitar with a vocalist or similar, pending re-evaluation after a new building is erected. The council also discussed a technology services agreement with Computer Backup, Inc., a building code update ordinance, and set public hearing dates for two zoning cases. No formal votes were taken; items were for the April 5 agenda.

• Offered conditional music permit for Angry Crab Shack (acoustic only)
• Discussed resolution for Computer Backup, Inc. services agreement
• Discussed building code update ordinance
• Set public hearing for Top Tier Water Sports PUD (April 5, 2022)
• Set public hearing for Buena Vista RV Resort PUD modification (April 5, 2022)

Regular Council Meeting

The Orange Beach City Council will consider resolutions regarding the establishment of a local school system and board of education. The agenda also includes approvals for construction bids, sculpture repairs, and professional service agreements.

• Establishing an Orange Beach school system and board of education
• Awarding construction bid for Trail Maintenance Shop and Wildlife Center up to $899,767
• Authorizing repairs to the 'Hope' Dolphin Sculpture up to $49,000
• Approving funds up to $12,500 for Baldwin County teacher salaries
• Contract for Thompson Engineering to rebuild canoe trail sites damaged by Hurricane Sally

The Orange Beach City Council voted unanimously to establish a city school system, including a board of education, and to appoint its members. They also approved several contracts and purchases, including a trail maintenance shop, a personal watercraft, and a ground penetrating radar system. The appointment of the City Attorney was postponed to the next meeting.

• Established city school system and board of education (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending City Attorney office provisions (6-0)
• Postponed City Attorney appointment to April 5, 2022
• Approved $23,607 for Police Department personal watercraft from Gulf Shores Power Sports
• Awarded $899,767 trail maintenance shop/wildlife center bid to Sun Coast Builders
• Approved Thompson Engineering agreement for canoe trail rebuild design
• Approved up to $49,000 for Dolphin Sculpture 'Hope' repairs
• Approved $18,545 ground penetrating radar system for Utilities Department

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider resolutions regarding engineering services for Canoe Trail Site Repairs and modifications to the "Hope" dolphin sculpture. The committee will also appoint a voting delegate for municipal conventions in Tuscaloosa.

• Engineering services agreement for Canoe Trail Site Repairs
• Modifications to "Hope" dolphin sculpture up to $49,000
• Appointment of a voting delegate for municipal conventions

The Orange Beach City Council met as a Committee of the Whole to review potential agenda items for the March 15, 2022, meeting. No formal votes or decisions were made; items discussed included appointing a voting delegate for the Alabama League of Municipalities convention, an engineering services agreement for Canoe Trail Site Repairs, and repairs to the Dolphin Sculpture 'Hope' not to exceed $49,000. Public comment was heard from a food concessionaire about licensing, but no action was taken.

• No formal decisions made; items only discussed for future agenda
• Discussed appointing voting delegate for Alabama League of Municipalities convention
• Discussed engineering services agreement for Canoe Trail Site Repairs
• Discussed repair/modification to Dolphin Sculpture 'Hope' up to $49,000

Regular Council Meeting

The Orange Beach City Council will consider resolutions for coastal engineering services and fund allocations for local organizations. The agenda also includes liquor license applications and taxi service franchises.

• Task order with Olsen Associates, Inc. for beach renourishment up to $207,530
• $390,399 in funding for Makos Academics, Arts & Athletics Club
• Liquor license application for Pour Smart Bar at 4851 Wharf Parkway
• Funds for Orange Beach Elementary School Pre-K Initiative
• Franchise authorizations for The Surfside Shuttle, LLC and Pensacola Party Bus LLC

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider resolutions regarding coastal engineering, school initiatives, and taxi franchises. The agenda also includes reviewing 2020 audited financials.

• Task order with Olsen Associates, Inc. for beach renourishment up to $207,530
• Funding for Orange Beach Elementary School 'Pre-K Initiative' (2021-2023)
• $390,399 appropriation for Makos Academics, Arts & Athletics Club
• Taxi service franchises for The Surfside Shuttle, LLC and Pensacola Party Bus LLC
• $7,632 appropriation to the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber

Regular Council Meeting

The Orange Beach City Council will review several funding requests and equipment purchases. Agenda items include pier repairs, police department vehicle acquisitions, and utility system upgrades. The council will also hold a public hearing regarding a zoning amendment for Springhill Suites by Marriot PUD.

• $696,419 bid award for Waterfront Park Pier repairs
• Zoning ordinance amendment for Springhill Suites by Marriot PUD
• $47,154.48 purchase of a police vehicle
• $10,000 appropriation for Safe Harbor Animal Coalition
• $35,200 change order for City Hall roof replacement

Committee of the Whole

The committee will consider a resolution to appropriate $10,000 to the Safe Harbor Animal Coalition for FY2022. The agenda also includes a reminder of an upcoming zoning ordinance hearing scheduled for February 22.

• $10,000 appropriation for Safe Harbor Animal Coalition
• Reminder of public hearing for Springhill Suites by Marriott PUD zoning ordinance

The Orange Beach City Council met to review potential agenda items for the February 22, 2022 meeting. They discussed a resolution to appropriate $10,000 to the Safe Harbor Animal Coalition for FY2022 and noted the upcoming public hearing and first reading for a zoning ordinance amendment for the Springhill Suites PUD. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was procedural.

• Discussed $10,000 appropriation to Safe Harbor Animal Coalition (no vote)
• Noted public hearing for Springhill Suites PUD zoning amendment on Feb. 22, 2022

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will review several resolutions regarding equipment purchases for the police, fire, and refuse departments. The agenda also includes a public hearing for the Cactus Cantina PUD ordinance and a grant application to elevate Jubilee Point Road.

• $164,000 purchase of a Whole Body Security Scanning System for the Police Department
• Public hearing and first reading for the Cactus Cantina PUD ordinance
• $60,000 appropriation to Baldwin County Board of Education for teacher and coach salaries
• Purchase of AEDs for the Fire Department totaling $21,689.30
• Hazard Mitigation Grant application to elevate Jubilee Point Road

The Orange Beach City Council approved the Cactus Cantina PUD zoning ordinance on first reading, subject to staff conditions, after a public hearing. The council also approved several resolutions, including funding for teacher salaries, a security scanner for police, and various equipment purchases. A resolution for Event Center Chairs was postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved Cactus Cantina PUD zoning ordinance (6-0)
• Approved $60,000 for Baldwin County teacher/coach salaries (unanimous)
• Approved $164,000 for police body scanner (unanimous)
• Approved $21,689.30 for Fire Dept AEDs (unanimous)
• Approved $37,486.65 for Admin vehicle (unanimous)
• Approved $28,828.30 for two refuse UTVs (unanimous)
• Approved $4,500 for soil kits (unanimous)
• Postponed Event Center Chairs bid resolution to Feb 22

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss rescheduling February meetings and renaming Fire Station No. 5. The council will also consider resolutions for equipment purchases and funding for Baldwin County Board of Education.

• $164,000 purchase of a Whole Body Security Scanning System for the Police Department
• $60,000 appropriation to Baldwin County Board of Education for teacher and coach salaries
• $4,500 purchase of Soil Kits from AgriTech Corp
• Renaming Fire Station No. 5 to Fire Station No. 3
• Setting a public hearing date for Springhill Suites by Marriot PUD zoning ordinance

The Committee of the Whole discussed agenda items for the February 1 meeting, including rescheduling the February 15 Council and Committee meetings to February 22, and renaming Fire Station No. 5 to Fire Station No. 3. No formal votes were taken; items were discussed for future action.

• Rescheduled Feb. 15 Council and Committee meetings to Feb. 22
• Renamed Fire Station No. 5 to Fire Station No. 3
• Discussed resolution amending Legislative Review Committee appointments
• Discussed resolution awarding bid for Event Center Chairs
• Discussed resolution amending Employees Pay Plan for 2022 budget
• Discussed resolution authorizing Soil Kits purchase up to $4,500
• Discussed resolution appropriating $60,000 to Baldwin County Board of Education
• Set public hearing for Feb. 22 on Springhill Suites PUD

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding construction bids and equipment purchases. This includes contracts for a new fire station, architectural services, and various vehicle acquisitions. The council will also hold a public hearing on a zoning amendment.

• Construction bid award for Fire Station No. 5 up to $5,420,000
• Purchase of Light Rescue Apparatus for the Fire Department for $192,000
• Purchase of a Prisoner Transport Vehicle for $53,409
• Zoning amendment for Lot 3 Amel Callaway Subdivision
• Ordinance to allow for parade staging areas

The Orange Beach City Council awarded the construction bid for Fire Station No. 5 to M. W. Rogers Construction Co., L.L.C. for up to $5,420,000, and agreed to rename it Fire Station No. 3. The council also approved multiple other resolutions, including a $192,000 fire truck purchase, several architectural task orders, and two zoning ordinance amendments.

• Awarded Fire Station No. 5 construction bid to M. W. Rogers Construction Co., L.L.C. ($5,420,000) (unanimous)
• Approved renaming Fire Station No. 5 to Fire Station No. 3 (unanimous)
• Awarded Orange Beach High School Turnout bid to L & K Construction, L.L.C. ($58,891.12) (unanimous)
• Reappointed Frederick Gatch and appointed Beth West to Library Board (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of Light Rescue Apparatus for Fire Department ($192,000) (unanimous)
• Authorized task orders with McCollough Architecture for Medical Arts Building ($38,800), Finance Building ($18,300), and Performing Arts Center ($4,000) (unanimous)
• Adopted rezoning for Lot 3 Amel Callaway Subdivision (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance allowing parade staging areas (6-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is considering resolutions regarding fire department equipment and station construction. The agenda also includes setting public hearing dates for various zoning amendments.

• Bid award for Fire Station No. 5 construction
• $192,000 purchase of a Light Rescue Apparatus for the Fire Department
• Library Board appointments and corrections to term end dates
• Setting public hearing dates for Orange Beach Marina PUD and Cactus Cantina PUD amendments
• Upcoming rezoning hearing for Lot 2 Amel Callaway Subdivision

The Orange Beach City Council met to review potential agenda items for the January 18, 2022, meeting. No formal votes were taken; the council discussed upcoming resolutions, including a bid for Fire Station No. 5, library board appointments, and a $192,000 fire apparatus purchase. Public hearing dates were set for February 1, 2022, for two zoning ordinance amendments, and the March 1 meetings were rescheduled to March 8 due to Mardi Gras.

• Set public hearing for Feb. 1, 2022, on Orange Beach Marina PUD modification (Case 1205-PUDA-21)
• Set public hearing for Feb. 1, 2022, on Cactus Cantina PUD (Case 1204-PUD-21)
• Rescheduled March 1, 2022, Council and Committee of the Whole meetings to March 8, 2022
• Discussed resolution awarding bid for Fire Station No. 5 construction
• Discussed resolution reappointing Frederick Gatch and appointing Beth West to Library Board
• Discussed resolution authorizing $192,000 purchase of Light Rescue Apparatus for Fire Department

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding zoning amendments for The Wharf PUD and Beach Village PUD. The agenda also includes resolutions for various vehicle purchases and a taxi service franchise.

• Zoning amendments for The Wharf PUD involving helicopters, food trucks, and a management office
• Purchase of three vehicles for the Public Works Department for $111,347
• Various equipment purchases for Coastal Resources including mowers, an excavator, and a tractor
• Taxi service franchise authorization for Mary's Taxi Service
• $3,000 payment to the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber for an electronic recycling event

The Orange Beach City Council denied a proposed zoning modification that would have allowed Heliwave Helicopters to operate at The Wharf, after hearing resident opposition. The council approved three other Wharf-related PUD modifications, including food truck allowances, a management office, and a Beach Village landscaping change. Several equipment purchases and proclamations were also approved.

• Denied Heliwave Helicopters PUD modification (0-5)
• Approved food truck PUD modification with health and business license conditions (5-0)
• Approved Wharf Management Office PUD modification (5-0)
• Approved Beach Village stairs and landscaping PUD modification (5-0)
• Approved franchise for Mary's Taxi Service (unanimous)
• Approved $111,347 purchase of three Public Works vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved $62,068.16 purchase of two Street Department mowers (unanimous)
• Approved $62,688.60 purchase of mini excavator for Coastal Resources (unanimous)