Owens Cross Roads public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council is holding its regular session on December 19, 2023. The agenda includes a proclamation for Alabama's Human Trafficking Awareness Month and a resolution to approve a quote for a contract with The Gov App. Department heads will give comments, and there will be public comment and council member updates.

• Proclamation: Alabama's Human Trafficking Awareness Month January 2024
• Resolution No. 23-031: Approval of Quote to enter into contract with The Gov App
• Meeting minutes for November 28th Work Session and Regular Session
• Bank balances as of December 15, 2023

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council is holding a work session to consider two agenda items: a proclamation recognizing January 2024 as Alabama's Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and a resolution to approve a quote for a contract with The Gov App. The meeting also includes an open floor for individual council members to discuss items.

• Proclamation: Alabama's Human Trafficking Awareness Month January 2024
• Resolution No. 23-031: Approval of Quote to enter into contract with The Gov App

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will hold its regular session on November 28, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The main agenda items are a resolution to approve a contract with The Gov App and an ordinance addressing excessive bulk trash and construction debris. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, bank balances, department comments, and public comment.

• Resolution No. 23-031: Approval of quote to enter into contract with The Gov App
• Ordinance No. 23-011: Excessive Bulk Trash & Construction Debris
• Approval of meeting minutes for November 14th work session and regular session
• Bank balances as of November 27, 2023

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council is holding a work session to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a fire department turnout gear purchase, a contract with The Gov App, and an ordinance addressing excessive bulk trash and construction debris. The meeting is open to the public and may be subject to agenda changes.

• Fire Department Turnout Uniform Purchase by Bruce Swanson
• Presentation by Jay Baxter & Avery Morris of The Gov App
• Resolution No. 23-031: Approval of Quote to contract with The Gov App
• Ordinance No. 23-011: Excessive Bulk Trash & Construction Debris

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will hold its regular session on November 14, 2023, to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including property acceptance, two rezonings, a one-time employee payment, and new regulations on bulk trash and construction debris. The council will also vote on annexing a property on Old Highway 431. Public comments and department reports are also on the agenda.

• Resolution 23-027: Accept property donation from One Mule Land Co.
• Resolution 23-028: Rezone 215 Sneed Avenue to Special District
• Resolution 23-029: Rezone 267 G. Carpenter Road to Town Center
• Ordinance 23-011: Excessive Bulk Trash & Construction Debris
• Ordinance 23-012: Annex Austin Guthrie Property at 2941 Old Highway 431

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council work session on November 14, 2023, will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including accepting a donated property, two rezoning requests, a one-time employee payment, a new trash ordinance, and an annexation. The meeting is open to the public and includes time for council member comments.

• Resolution 23-027: Acceptance of property donated by One Mule Land Co.
• Resolution 23-028: Rezoning of 215 Sneed Avenue to Special District
• Resolution 23-029: Rezoning of 267 G. Carpenter Road to Town Center
• Ordinance 23-011: Excessive Bulk Trash & Construction Debris
• Ordinance 23-012: Annexation of Austin Guthrie Property @ 2941 Old Highway 431

Planning Commission

The Owens Cross Roads Planning Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and consider three property actions: rezoning two parcels for a new wastewater treatment plant and a public safety facility, and annexing a property on Old Highway 431. These are the main items of new business.

• Re-zoning of 215 Sneed Avenue for new Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Re-zoning of 267 G. Carpenter Road for new Public Safety Facility
• Annexation of 2941 Old Highway 431 belonging to Austin Guthrie
• Approve minutes from October 11, 2023 meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a regular session to review meeting minutes and bank balances. The agenda includes reports from various city departments and an open floor for public comment.

• Review of October 10th Regular Session minutes
• Review of bank balances as of October 23, 2023
• Department comments from Building, Sewer, Court, Fire, Maintenance, and Police

Planning Commission

The Owens Cross Roads Planning Commission is meeting to approve minutes from the September 11 meeting and discuss old business, including questions on subdivision regulations and a fence around the Richmond retention pond. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no new decisions or proposals listed.

• Approve minutes from September 11, 2023 meeting
• Discuss questions on subdivision regulations
• Discuss fence around Richmond retention pond

City Council

The City Council will hold a regular session to review meeting minutes and bank balances. The agenda includes comments from various city departments and an open floor for public comment.

• Review of September 26th Work Session and September 12th Regular Session minutes
• Review of bank balances as of October 10, 2023
• Department comments from Building, Sewer, Court, Fire, Maintenance, and Police

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council is holding its regular session on September 26, 2023. The agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and bank balances, department comments from building, business license, sewer, court, fire, local government, maintenance, and police, as well as public comment and council member updates. No specific action items or proposals are listed.

• Approval of meeting minutes for September 12 work session and regular session
• Bank balances as of September 25, 2023
• Department comments from building, business license, sewer, court, fire, local government, maintenance, and police
• Public comment period and council member updates

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will hold its regular session on September 12, 2023, to consider four resolutions and one ordinance. Key items include awarding the annual street paving contract to Rogers Group, Inc., adopting the FY 2023-2024 budget, adding personnel policy for damage reimbursement, and replacing the fireworks ordinance. The meeting will also include department comments and public comment.

• Resolution No. 23-024: Bid award for annual street paving and maintenance to Rogers Group, Inc.
• Resolution No. 23-025: Personnel policy addition for damage to personal property reimbursement guidelines
• Resolution No. 23-026: Adoption of FY 2023-2024 City of Owens Cross Roads Budget
• Ordinance No. 23-010: Sale and discharge of fireworks within city limits (replaces Ordinance 19-006)

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will hold a work session to consider several resolutions and an ordinance. Key items include awarding a street paving contract, adopting the FY 2023-2024 budget, and updating fireworks regulations. The meeting is open to the public.

• Resolution 23-024: Bid award for annual street paving and maintenance to Rogers Group, Inc.
• Resolution 23-025: Personnel policy addition for damage to personal property reimbursement guidelines.
• Resolution 23-026: Adoption of FY 2023-2024 city budget.
• Ordinance 23-010: Sale and discharge of fireworks within city limits (replaces Ordinance 19-006).

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a preliminary site land development request for a proposed storage facility at 244 Wilson Mann Road, within the Town Center zoning. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and discussion of subdivision regulations and a fence around the Richmond retention pond.

• Preliminary site land development request for 244 Wilson Mann Road (storage facility, Town Center zoning)
• Approve minutes from August 14, 2023 meeting
• Discussion on subdivision regulations
• Discussion on fence around Richmond retention pond

The Planning Commission determined that a proposed multi-use storage facility at 244 Wilson Mann Road qualifies as light commercial use. The commission approved the project, with the condition that official plans be submitted to City Hall for review.

• Approved storage facility at 244 Wilson Mann Road (unanimous)
• Approved August 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled decision on Richmond Subdivision retention pond fence pending further research

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council is holding its regular session to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a website support contract, the 2023-24 Transportation Plan, and a no-pets ordinance. The first presentation of the FY 2023-2024 budget is also on the agenda. Department heads will give comments, and there will be public comment.

• Resolution No. 23-022: 1-year website support agreement with Hope Davis Media
• Resolution No. 23-022A: Payment for services outside contract period for Hope Davis Media
• Resolution No. 23-023: 2023-24 Transportation Plan 'Rebuild Alabama'
• Ordinance No. 23-009: No Pets Allowed, replacing Ordinance No. 14-0022
• First presentation of FY 2023-2024 City budget

The City Council adopted a new ordinance prohibiting pets at Sneed Park and approved the FY 2023-2024 Rebuild Alabama Transportation Plan. The council also authorized website maintenance agreements and rescinded an outdated ordinance.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-022 for 1-year website maintenance with Hope Davis Media (4-2 abstentions)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-022a for back pay to Hope Davis Media (4-2 abstentions)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-023 Rebuild Alabama Transportation Plan FY 2023-2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved rescinding Ordinance No. 03-05 (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-009 prohibiting pets at Sneed Park (Unanimous)
• Approved August 8 meeting minutes and bank balances (Unanimous)

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council is holding a work session to discuss several resolutions and ordinances, including a website support contract, the 2023-24 transportation plan, and a new pet ordinance. The first presentation of the FY 2023-2024 budget will also be made. No final votes are expected at this work session.

• Resolution No. 23-022: 1-year website support agreement with Hope Davis Media
• Resolution No. 23-022A: Payment for services outside contract period for Hope Davis Media
• Resolution No. 23-023: 2023-24 Transportation Plan 'Rebuild Alabama'
• Ordinance No. 23-009: No Pets Allowed, replacing Ordinance No. 14-0022
• First presentation of FY 2023-2024 City Budget

The City Council conducted a work session to review several resolutions, ordinances, and the first draft of the FY 2023-2024 budget. The minutes do not record any final votes or decisions made during this session.

Planning Commission

This meeting of the Owens Cross Roads Planning Commission has no agenda items listed. The agenda text states there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes instead, indicating the meeting is likely procedural or cancelled.

• No agenda items listed

The commission approved the minutes from the July 10, 2023 meeting. Members discussed resident communication regarding fence placement, drainage maintenance, and city easements. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council is holding its regular session on August 8, 2023. The only action item is a resolution to approve a one-year website support agreement with Hope Davis Media. The agenda also includes routine approvals of meeting minutes and bank balances, plus department comments and public comment.

• Resolution No. 23-022: 1-year website support agreement with Hope Davis Media
• Approval of meeting minutes for August 1 work session and regular session
• Bank balances as of August 7, 2023
• Public comment and council member open floor

The council approved the meeting minutes from August 1 and the bank balances as of August 7, 2023. No decision was reached regarding a website support agreement with Hope Davis Media, as the council will consult with attorneys.

• Approved August 1 Work Session and Regular Session minutes (5-0)
• Approved bank balances as of August 7, 2023 (5-0)
• Tabled Resolution 23-022 regarding website support agreement with Hope Davis Media

City Council

This is a procedural work session agenda with no listed substantive items. The council will open the floor to individual members for comments, then adjourn.

• Open floor to individual council members
• No specific agenda items listed

The City Council discussed a one-year website support agreement with Hope Davis Media. The item was tabled for attorney review following a discussion regarding the addition of an 'out' clause.

• Tabled Resolution 23-022 (1 Year Agreement for Website Support with Hope Davis Media) for attorneys

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including setting commercial sewer tap fees, adopting information security and access control policies, and rescinding two outdated ordinances. The meeting also includes department comments and public comment.

• Ordinance No. 23-008: Commercial Sewer Tap Fees
• Resolution No. 23-017: Approving a quote for a generator for City Hall
• Resolution No. 23-016: Designating official representatives for ADEM loan for WWTP
• Resolutions 23-018 through 23-021: Adopting information security, access control, incident response, and risk assessment policies
• Ordinances 22-003 and 16-12-15: Rescinding ordinances no longer enforced

The City Council unanimously approved several administrative resolutions, including a generator for City Hall and four new security policies. The council also adopted an ordinance for commercial sewer tap fees and rescinded one outdated ordinance.

• Approved Resolution 23-016 designating representatives for ADEM Loan WWTP (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 23-017 for City Hall generator quote (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 23-018 Information Security Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 23-019 Access Control Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 23-020 Incident Response Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 23-021 Risk Assessment Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 23-008 regarding Commercial Sewer Tap Fees (Unanimous)
• Approved rescinding Ordinance 22-003 (Unanimous)

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council is holding a work session to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including setting commercial sewer tap fees, approving a generator quote for City Hall, and adopting multiple information security policies. They will also vote on rescinding two older ordinances that are no longer enforced or relevant.

• Resolution 23-016: Designating official representatives for ADEM loan WWTP
• Resolution 23-017: Approving a quote for a generator for City Hall
• Ordinance 23-008: Commercial sewer tap fees
• Ordinance 22-003: Rescinding ordinance no longer enforced by OCR PD
• Ordinance 16-12-15: Rescinding ordinance no longer only communications network

The City Council conducted a work session to discuss several resolutions and ordinances. No final votes or decisions were recorded for the items discussed, though one ordinance was tabled.

• Tabled Ordinance No. 16-12-15 regarding communications network

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council is holding a work session to discuss the budget status as of the end of the third quarter and to consider budget updates for 2023-2024. The agenda also includes a discussion on attorney training. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is primarily for discussion.

• Budget status as of end of 3rd quarter
• Request for budget updates for 2023-2024
• Attorney training discussion

The City Council held a work session to review the 2022-2023 budget status and schedule future budget meetings. Staff provided updates on upcoming employee compliance and cyber security training. No formal votes were recorded during this session.

• Requested budget changes be submitted by August 14
• Scheduled first FY 2023-2024 budget review meeting for August 22
• Discussed upcoming cyber security and government compliance training for employees

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council is holding its regular session on July 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, bank balances, department comments from building, business license, sewer, court, fire, local government, maintenance, and police, plus public comment and council member updates. No specific action items, ordinances, or contracts are listed; the meeting appears to be routine procedural business.

• Approval of meeting minutes for June 27 work session and regular session
• Bank balances as of July 10, 2023
• Department comments from building, business license, sewer, court, fire, local government, maintenance, and police
• Public comment period and council member updates
• Upcoming meetings: Comprehensive Planning Steering Committee July 13, Board of Adjustments July 17, Municipal Court July 20

The City Council approved the minutes from the June 27 work session and regular session, as well as bank balances as of July 10. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved June 27 Work Session and Regular Session minutes and July 10 bank balances (6-0)

Planning Commission

The agenda for this meeting is empty or unavailable. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' indicating there is nothing to decide or discuss. Residents are directed to review the minutes for any prior actions.

The Planning Commission determined that a proposed multi-use storage facility is classified as light commercial and approved the project. The commission also discussed a disputed fence requirement for a retention pond in Richmond Subdivision.

• Approved August 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved proposed storage facility at 244 Wilson Mann Road (unanimous)
• Tabled decision on Richmond Subdivision retention pond fence pending more research

City Council

The City Council approved the replacement of police Motorola body cameras with LensLock cameras. The Council also approved a $1,000 donation to the Owens Cross Roads Elementary School PTO.

• Approved Resolution 23-014 to replace police Motorola body cameras with LensLock cameras (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-015 to donate $1,000 to Owens Cross Roads Elementary School PTO (5-0)
• Approved June 13 Work Session minutes, June 13 Regular Session minutes, and June 23 bank balances (5-0)

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council is holding a work session to consider Resolution No. 23-014, which would approve a quote for body cameras for the Police Department. The meeting includes an open floor for council member comments and is otherwise procedural.

• Resolution No. 23-014: Approve quote for body cameras for Police Department

The City Council discussed replacing police body cameras and agreed to a financial contribution for a school partnership. No formal vote tallies were recorded for these items during the work session.

• Agreed to $1,000 contribution to Owens Cross Roads School PTO
• Discussed replacing police body cameras with LensLock

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council met on June 13, 2023, to consider three specific items. The agenda included ordinances to add TVI fees to building inspections and amend sewer call charges for residents. Additionally, the council considered a resolution to approve a quote for paving repairs on Chestnut Cove.

• Ordinance No. 23-006: To add TVI Fees to Building Inspections
• Ordinance No. 23-007: To amend Sewer Call Charges for Residents
• Resolution No. 23-012: To approve quote for paving repairs on Chestnut Cove

The City Council held a work session to review two ordinances and one resolution. No final votes were recorded for the proposed ordinances, and the paving repair resolution was tabled.

• Tabled Resolution No. 23-012 regarding paving repairs on Chestnut Cove

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will hold its regular session on June 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The council will consider three ordinances/resolutions: adding TVI fees to building inspections, amending sewer call charges for residents, and approving a quote for paving repairs on Chestnut Cove. The meeting will also include the oath of office for a new council member, department comments, and public comment.

• Oath of office for Elizabeth Craig to Council Place #1
• Ordinance No. 23-006: Add TVI fees to building inspections
• Ordinance No. 23-007: Amend sewer call charges for residents
• Resolution No. 23-012: Approve quote for paving repairs on Chestnut Cove
• Request for status update on fire vehicle striping by Short Stop

The City Council passed two ordinances regarding building inspection and sewer call fees. They also approved a resolution to purchase a new server using American Rescue Plan Funds. Elizabeth Craig was appointed to Council Place #1.

• Passed Ordinance 23-006 to add TVI fees to building inspections (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 23-007 to amend sewer call charges for customers (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 23-013 to purchase a new server for $19K using American Rescue Plan Funds (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Elizabeth Craig to Council Place #1 (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 23-012 regarding paving repairs on Chestnut Cove
• Approved closure of City Hall on July 3rd and 4th, allowing vacation, leave without pay, office work, or telework for July 3rd

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the final plat for Phase I of Ramsay Cove following a review of drainage measures. The commission also approved the minutes from the May 8, 2023 meeting.

• Approved minutes from May 8, 2023 meeting
• Approved Ramsay Cove Phase I Final Plat

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will hold its regular session on May 16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Court Room at 9032 Highway 431 S. The council will consider two resolutions: one for the 2023 MWPP Sewer Report and one for evidence reporting software for the police department. The agenda also includes department comments from building, business license, sewer, court, fire, local government, maintenance, and police, followed by public comment and individual council member updates.

• Resolution No. 23-009: 2023 MWPP Sewer Report
• Resolution No. 23-010: Evidence Reporting Software for Police Department
• City Attorneys Matt Balch and Tom Jarvinen to address council
• Approval of meeting minutes for April 25th Work Session and Regular Session
• Bank balances as of May 16, 2023, reported by City Clerk Christie Eason

The City Council unanimously passed resolutions for new police evidence software and a bathroom remodel at the Fire Hall. Council also authorized the City Attorney to pursue due process regarding franchising and permitting with the OCR Water Authority.

• Approved April 25 Work Session and Regular Session minutes and bank balances (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 23-009: MWPP (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 23-010: Evidence Software for Police Department using ARPA funds (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 23-011: Remodel Fire Hall bathroom to add shower and washer/dryer (5-0)
• Authorized City Attorney Matt Balch to exercise due process toward OCR Water Authority regarding franchising, licensing, and permitting

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council is holding a work session to consider two resolutions: one approving the 2023 MWPP Sewer Report and another approving evidence reporting software for the police department. The meeting also includes an open floor for individual council members to raise items. No other substantive business is listed.

• Resolution No. 23-009: 2023 MWPP Sewer Report
• Resolution No. 23-010: Evidence Reporting Software for Police Department
• Open floor for council member comments

Planning Commission

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public notice.

The commission approved the minutes from the April 10, 2023 meeting. Members discussed the resignation of Tim Wright and agreed to review the remainder of the Subdivision Regulations independently before the next meeting.

• Approved April 10, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Council approved the purchase of a brush truck and tablets for police vehicles. A vote to fill the Council Place 1 vacancy failed to produce a winner due to a tie. The meeting also included a proclamation for Professional Municipal Clerks Week.

• Approved Resolution 23-005 for brush truck purchase (3-2)
• Approved Resolution 23-007 for police vehicle tablets (unanimous)
• Resolution 23-008 to fill Council Place 1 vacancy failed (tie: Elizabeth Craig 2, Jason Denenny 2, Blake Burns 1)
• Approved April 11 meeting minutes and bank balances (unanimous)

City Council

The Council reviewed resolutions regarding a bulk trash truck, police computers, and a council vacancy. No final votes or formal decisions were recorded in the minutes for these items.

• Discussed Resolution 23-005 (Bulk Trash Truck Purchase); no vote recorded
• Discussed Resolution 23-007 (4 Computers for PD Tahoes); approval pending compliance verification
• Discussed Proclamation for Clerks Week; no action recorded
• Discussed Resolution 23-008 (Filling Council Vacancy Place 1); no action recorded

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will hold its regular session on April 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The main agenda items are two resolutions: one to purchase a bulk trash truck and another to approve a cyber security contract with ICS Cyber Management. The meeting will also include approval of prior meeting minutes, bank balance reports, department comments, and public comment.

• Resolution No. 23-005: Bulk Trash Truck Purchase
• Resolution No. 23-006: Cyber Security Contract – ICS Cyber Management
• Approval of meeting minutes for March 28th work and regular sessions
• Bank balances as of April 11, 2023
• Public comment and department updates

City Council

The council held a work session to discuss the purchase of a bulk trash truck versus a grapple trailer. No formal votes were recorded for the resolutions presented.

• Discussed Resolution 23-005 regarding bulk trash truck vs. $50K grapple trailer
• Requested further information on county truck specifications and CDL requirements
• Did not discuss Resolution 23-006 regarding ICS Cyber Management contract

Planning Commission

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed.

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the March 13, 2023 meeting. Members began editing the Subdivision Regulations and discussed methods for publishing public notices.

• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council is meeting for a work session to consider two resolutions: one accepting a bid for HVAC replacement at the Fire Hall and another acting on a recommendation from the Abatement Board. They will also issue a proclamation for Fair Housing Month and discuss a bulk trash truck. The meeting includes an open floor for council members and adjournment.

• Resolution No. 23-003: Accepting bid for HVAC replacement at Fire Hall
• Resolution No. 23-004: Recommendation from Abatement Board
• Proclamation: Fair Housing Month April 2023
• Mayor Craig – Bulk Trash Truck

The council reviewed bids for HVAC replacement and a recommendation for trailer demolition. Members also discussed options for managing bulk trash and brush removal. The minutes do not record formal votes or final decisions on these items.

• Discussed Resolution 23-003 regarding HVAC replacement bids for Fire Hall
• Discussed Resolution 23-004 regarding the recommended abatement of a trailer at 440 Hill Road
• Discussed bulk trash options including purchasing a truck, purchasing a trailer, or renting dumpsters

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council is holding its regular session on March 28, 2023, to consider two resolutions: accepting a bid for HVAC replacement at the Fire Hall and a recommendation from the Abatement Board. The council will also proclaim April as Fair Housing Month and recognize the Chief of Police. The agenda includes routine items like meeting minutes, bank balances, and department comments, with public comment and council member updates.

• Resolution No. 23-003: Accepting bid for HVAC replacement at Fire Hall
• Resolution No. 23-004: Recommendation from Abatement Board
• Proclamation: Fair Housing Month April 2023
• Employee recognition for Chief of Police Jason Dobbins
• Public comment and council member open floor

The City Council approved a contract for HVAC replacement at the Fire Hall and modified a demolition recommendation for a trailer on Hill Road. The council also proclaimed April as Fair Housing Month.

• Approved Resolution 23-003 to accept HVAC replacement bid from Durham Service Company, Inc.
• Approved Resolution 23-004 as modified to give owners of 440 Hill Road 60 days to remove a trailer before the City proceeds with removal
• Approved March 14 Work Session and Regular Session minutes and bank balances

City Council

The City Council approved updates to food truck regulations and the annexation of a property on Old Big Cove Road. An ordinance adding inspection fees for Knox Boxes was also passed. A vote on a bulk trash truck was tabled to allow for more options.

• Approved Ordinance No. 23-004 regarding food truck regulations (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-005 adding Knox Box inspection fees (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-006 for annexation of 3046 Old Big Cove Road (Unanimous)
• Tabled vote on bulk trash truck
• Approved February 28th meeting minutes and bank balances (Unanimous)

City Council

The council held a work session to discuss corrections for the Gingerwood Subdivision Paving Project. Members proposed specific changes to the food truck and Knox Box ordinances. No formal votes were recorded during this session.

• Proposed milling back edges and fixing transition areas for Gingerwood Subdivision Paving Project
• Proposed changing food truck ordinance to allow tables and chairs at special events
• Proposed allowing Mayor's discretion for special event business license fees
• Proposed reducing food truck distance requirement from restaurants from 200 feet to 100 feet
• Proposed adding two inspection fees (at inspection and occupancy) to Knox Box ordinance

Planning Commission

The agenda for this meeting is empty; no items are listed for discussion or decision. The only guidance is to review the minutes, which are not provided here.

The Planning Commission approved a petition to annex the property at 3046 Old Big Cove Road into the city limits. The commission also determined that a resident's request for a side-yard shed is already allowable under current interpretations of zoning regulations. Members continued editing the Zoning Regulations book.

• Approved annexation of 3046 Old Big Cove Road (Unanimous)
• Approved February 13, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Determined side-yard shed is allowable if fenced and not extending past the front of the home

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 23-003 regarding security alarm permits for residential and commercial properties. A food truck regulation ordinance was tabled. James Mann was appointed as the delegate for the Alabama League of Municipalities Conference in May.

• Approved Ordinance No. 23-003: Security Alarm Permits & Regulations (Unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 23-004: Regulation of Food Trucks Within City Limits
• Approved February 7th and February 27th meeting minutes and bank balances (Unanimous)
• Appointed James Mann as delegate for Alabama League of Municipalities Conference

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council is holding a work session on Monday, February 27, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. The only listed agenda item is a discussion of bulk trash led by the mayor. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no votes or other substantive items listed.

• Mayor's discussion of bulk trash

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the preliminary plat for Phase II of the Ramsay Cove Subdivision. This follows a Board of Adjustments request to lengthen streets from 600 to 800 feet.

• Approved minutes from December 12, 2022 meeting
• Approved Ramsay Cove Subdivision Phase II preliminary plat

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council is holding its regular session on February 7, 2023, to consider four ordinances and one resolution. These include amendments to sewer cutoff regulations, new security alarm permits, food truck regulations, a Knox box addendum, and a release of claims form. The meeting also includes department comments and public comment.

• Ordinance 23-002: Amendment to Sewer Cut Off Regulations
• Ordinance 23-003: Security Alarm Permits & Regulations for Residential and Commercial
• Ordinance 23-004: Regulating Food Trucks within City Limits
• Ordinance 23-005: Addendum to Ordinance 22-016 Requiring Knox Boxes
• Resolution 23-002: 'Release of All Claims' Form

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council is holding its regular session on January 24, 2023. The main agenda item is a presentation by the city attorney regarding the OCR Water Authority. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, bank balances, department comments, and public comment.

• City Attorney's presentation on OCR Water Authority
• Approval of meeting minutes for January 10th Regular Session
• Bank balances as of January 24, 2023
• Department comments from Building, Business License, Court, Fire, Local Government, Maintenance, Police, and Public Works

The City Council approved the January 10th meeting minutes and bank balances. The council granted the City Attorney permission to enter discussions with the OCR Water Authority regarding franchise agreements.

• Approved January 10th meeting minutes and bank balances (Unanimous)
• Authorized City Attorney to engage in discussions with OCR Water Authority regarding franchise agreements

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments is meeting to vote on two variance requests. The first is from Campbell and Mance for a longer cul-de-sac and deeper lots in Ramsay Cove Phase II. The second is from Zabco Products for a reduced rear yard setback to build an addition. Both items are up for discussion and vote.

• Variance for 800-foot cul-de-sac (vs. 600-foot max) in Ramsay Cove Phase II
• Variance for 400-foot block length to allow deeper lots in Phase II
• Variance for 10-foot rear yard setback (vs. 20-foot required) for Zabco Products at 8416 Highway 431 S

The Board of Adjustments approved a variance to extend a cul-de-sac length for a residential phase and granted a setback reduction for a business expansion. The board also approved the meeting minutes from June 30, 2022.

• Approved extending maximum cul-de-sac length from 600' to 800' for Ramsay Cove Phase II (6-0)
• Approved reducing rear setback from 20' to 10' for Zabco Products additional building (6-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from June 30, 2022 (6-0)

City Council

The Owens Cross Roads City Council will hold its regular session on January 10, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Court Room, 9032 Highway 431 S. The agenda includes two ordinance/resolution items: amending business license requirements for rental and leasing properties, and changing mayor and council pay to payroll-based. Department comments and public comment are also scheduled.

• Ordinance 23-001: Amend wording on Business License Requirements for Rental and Leasing Properties
• Resolution 23-001: Change pay for Mayor and Council members to Payroll based

The City Council approved an ordinance to amend business license requirements for rental and lease properties. They also passed a resolution changing the compensation process for the Mayor and Council from contractor to payroll.

• Approved Ordinance No. 23-001 to amend business license phrasing for rental and lease properties (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-001 to change Mayor and Council compensation from contractor to payroll (Unanimous)
• Approved December 29th meeting minutes and bank balances (Unanimous)