Pell City public meetings in 2022
19 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
2022 12
The City Council held an emergency meeting to address a burst water pipe at city property. The Council approved a resolution to declare the repairs an emergency to avoid costs associated with providing alternative space for the tenants.
- Approved Agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-5822 declaring property damage repairs an emergency and authorizing expenditure of funds (unanimous)
2022 12
The Council approved a 10-year non-exclusive telecommunications franchise agreement with Brightspeed of Alabama, LLC. Other actions included approving the FY21 audit, authorizing a property lease at the municipal complex, and vacating a portion of 2nd Avenue South.
- Approved 10-year non-exclusive franchise agreement with Brightspeed of Alabama, LLC (Unanimous)
- Approved service agreement with Brightspeed of Alabama, LLC (Unanimous)
- Approved FY21 Audit (Unanimous)
- Approved six-month insurance policy from AMIC (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-5818 to vacate a portion of 2nd Avenue South (Unanimous)
- Approved annual appropriation and fee schedule for Center for Education and Performing Arts (Unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-5819 to lease 150 sq ft of office space to Wesley Savage for $2,700 annually (Unanimous)
- Approved residency proximity changes for position descriptions (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
2022 12
The City Council approved the release of final grant funds to the St. Clair County Community Health Clinic. The Council also granted a special use permit for a cell tower modification and authorized the FY22/23 Municipal Intercept Services submittal list.
- Approved RESOLUTION NO. 2022-5815 to pay $9,625 in grant funds to the Community Health Clinic (unanimous)
- Approved RESOLUTION NO. 2022-5816 for a special use permit to modify a cell tower at 507 Martin Street North (unanimous)
- Approved RESOLUTION NO. 2022-5817 authorizing the FY22/23 Municipal Intercept Services Submittal List (unanimous)
- Approved payment of bills on file (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from November 28, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
2022 11
The Council approved the annexation and R-4 residential zoning of two parcels on Roberts Mill Pond Road. They also authorized several equipment purchases, a landscape contract, and the hiring of an IT specialist.
- Approved annexation and R-4 zoning for property on Roberts Mill Pond Road (Unanimous)
- Approved abatement cost resolutions for 8 properties (Unanimous)
- Awarded Municipal Complex landscape bid to Owens Landscape (Unanimous)
- Awarded Animal Control cargo van bid to Donahoo Chevrolet for $34,378 (Unanimous)
- Authorized intergovernmental agreement with St. Clair County for Hazelwood Drive Project (Unanimous)
- Approved purchase of 2023 Chevrolet Silverado for Police Department from Donahoo Chevrolet (Unanimous)
- Approved hire of IT Specialist at Range 19, Step 9 (Unanimous)
- Approved payment of bills on file (Unanimous)
2022 11
The Council unanimously approved several resolutions for city services, including a new fire department vehicle and a 4th of July fireworks contract. They also adopted an ordinance increasing the business license issuance fee and approved a liquor license for Dock’s Bar & Grill.
- Approved purchase of 2022 Ford F-250 from Town & Country Ford (Unanimous)
- Approved amended agreement with Cook’s Pest Control (Unanimous)
- Approved audit services agreement with Rivertree Systems, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 2022-5797 increasing business license issuance fee to $14.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved maintenance agreement with Alabama Department of Transportation (Unanimous)
- Approved $1,000.32 leak credit request for Dairy Queen (Unanimous)
- Approved $30,000 agreement with Pyro Shows of Alabama for Lakeside Park (Unanimous)
- Approved restaurant retail liquor license for Blue Orchid, LLC d/b/a Dock’s Bar & Grill (Unanimous)
2022 10
The Council declared two properties as nuisances and ordered their abatement. They approved several funding allocations for local organizations and authorized equipment upgrades for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Council also modified health insurance probationary periods and utility hiring guidelines.
- Declared 804 22nd Street North and 228 Pine Harbor Road nuisances and ordered abatement (Unanimous)
- Set November 28, 2022, as public hearing date to assess abatement costs for eight properties (Unanimous)
- Approved user agreement with Crappie Expo 2023 for Lakeside Park (Unanimous)
- Accepted $15,000 from St. Clair County Commission for the Museum of Pell City (Unanimous)
- Accepted $5,000 from St. Clair County Commission for the Pell City Chamber of Commerce (Unanimous)
- Approved $2,000 appropriation for the Heart of Pell City (Unanimous)
- Approved purchase of seven cameras for Wastewater Treatment Plant from Pinnacle Networx (Unanimous)
- Modified health insurance probationary period to be effective immediately (Unanimous)
2022 10
The Pell City Council unanimously approved several items including special use permits for telecommunication facility modifications at 350 Blue Hole Road and 507 Martin Street North, the purchase of two 2023 Ford F-150 trucks for the Utility Department, new job descriptions for IT Specialist and Human Resources Generalist, and the surplus and donation of a 2003 Fire Safety House to the Odenville Fire Department. The council also approved an agreement with the Drug Enforcement Administration for FY 22/23 and rescheduled two upcoming meetings.
- Approved special use permit for telecom facility modification at 350 Blue Hole Road (unanimous)
- Approved special use permit for telecom facility modification at 507 North Martin Street (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of two 2023 Ford F-150 trucks from Stivers Ford of Montgomery (unanimous)
- Approved new job descriptions for IT Specialist and Human Resources Generalist (unanimous)
- Approved surplus of 2003 Fire Safety House and donation to Odenville Fire Department (unanimous)
- Approved agreement with Drug Enforcement Administration for FY 22/23 (unanimous)
- Approved rescheduling October 24 work session to 5:00 p.m. and December 26 meeting to December 19 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from August 22, September 12, and September 26 meetings with corrections (unanimous)
2022 09
The Council unanimously adopted a resolution approving the revised FY21/22 budget (estimated at $31.27 million) and the proposed FY22/23 budget, which includes a $2.5 million transfer to the CIP budget, a $400,000 allocation for specific CIP projects, and adoption of Healthcare Premium Option 2. The Council also approved resolutions for nuisance property abatements, surplus vehicle sales, camera systems for Lakeside Park and Sports Complex, a Drug Enforcement Unit agreement with St. Clair County, an Alabama Power public safety camera agreement, and write-off of $31,435.32 in bad utility debt.
- Adopted revised FY21/22 and proposed FY22/23 budgets (Resolution 2022-5764)
- Approved $2.5 million supplemental transfer to CIP budget and $400,000 in CIP funding for Bunt Drive water main and US-231 improvements
- Approved purchase and installation of a camera system for Lakeside Park and Sports Complex (Resolution 2022-5760)
- Approved agreement with St. Clair County for Drug Enforcement Unit (Resolution 2022-5761)
- Approved agreement with Alabama Power for public safety cameras (Resolution 2022-5762)
- Authorized write-off of $31,435.32 in bad utility debt for FY21/22 (Resolution 2022-5763)
- Declared seven properties as nuisances and ordered abatement (Resolutions 2022-5752 through 2022-5758)
- Approved surplus sale of damaged/non-operational vehicles on GovDeals (Resolution 2022-5759)
2022 09
The Pell City Council unanimously approved resolutions declaring five properties nuisances and ordering abatement for overgrown grass/weeds. They also approved a restaurant retail liquor license for The Tavern of St. Clair, contingent on final building and health inspections. The council set a public hearing for October 24 to consider additional nuisance properties and approved FY22/23 agreements with St. Clair County for dispatch, EMA, and inmate housing.
- Declared 5 properties nuisances and ordered abatement (unanimous)
- Approved Restaurant Retail Liquor License for The Tavern of St. Clair, contingent on inspections (unanimous)
- Set public hearing for October 24 to consider 3 additional nuisance properties (unanimous)
- Approved FY22/23 Holiday Schedule via Resolution 2022-5748 (unanimous)
- Approved Central Dispatch agreement with St. Clair County for $185,428.37 (unanimous)
- Approved EMA agreement with St. Clair County for $7,000 (unanimous)
- Approved Adult Inmate Housing agreement with St. Clair County at $35/day (unanimous)
- Set public hearing for September 26 to assess abatement costs on certain properties (unanimous)
2022 09
The Pell City Council met in a special called session on September 8, 2022, with all five members present. The council unanimously approved the agenda and then passed Resolution No. 2022-5741, declaring storm damage an emergency and authorizing the expenditure of funds for that purpose. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved the agenda as presented (unanimous).
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-5741 declaring storm damage an emergency and authorizing fund expenditure (unanimous).
- Adjourned subject to the call of the Council President.
City of Pell City Land Use Regulations 2022 Update
This agenda is for a meeting of the City of Pell City regarding the 2022 Update to its Land Use Regulations. The provided text contains only website navigation and boilerplate, with no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics listed. The meeting appears to be scheduled for September 1, 2022, but no substantive business is detailed in the document.
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2022 08
The Pell City Council unanimously approved multiple resolutions and ordinances, including new residential and commercial solid waste collection agreements with Arrow Disposal Services and Waste Management, a School Resource Officer agreement with the Board of Education, and an ordinance allowing low-pressure sewer systems. The council also approved final plats for Pell City Square and Moss Hill Lane, leased city property at 1000 Bruce Etheredge Parkway to Riverbank Properties and Randall Richardson, awarded a pipe bid to Southern Pipe & Supply, authorized police vehicle purchases, and hired Sean Stephen as a police lieutenant.
- Approved RESOLUTION NO. 2022-5730: Final Plat for Pell City Square contingent on financial surety (unanimous)
- Approved RESOLUTION NO. 2022-5731: Final Plat for Moss Hill Lane properties (unanimous)
- Adopted ORDINANCE NO. 2022-5732: Lease of 1000 Bruce Etheredge Parkway to Riverbank Properties (unanimous)
- Adopted ORDINANCE NO. 2022-5733: Lease of 1000 Bruce Etheredge Parkway to Randall Richardson (unanimous)
- Approved RESOLUTION NO. 2022-5734: Awarded 12" ductile iron pipe bid to Southern Pipe & Supply ($110,582.47) (unanimous)
- Approved RESOLUTION NO. 2022-5736: Agreement with Arrow Disposal Services for residential solid waste ($23/month per can) (unanimous)
- Approved RESOLUTION NO. 2022-5740: Agreement with Pell City Board of Education for School Resource Officers (unanimous)
- Adopted ORDINANCE NO. 2022-5739: Low-Pressure Sewer ordinance (unanimous)
2022 07
The Pell City Council approved multiple resolutions, including awarding residential solid waste collection to Arrow Disposal Services and commercial collection to Waste Management, and authorized an emergency extension with Waste Management not to exceed $170,000. The council tabled the annexation with R4 zoning of property on Florida Road due to a legal description discrepancy. It also approved nuisance abatement assessments for four properties, an assignment agreement with Noon Pell City, LLC, the Hazard Mitigation Plan, an ALDOT agreement, updated utility regulations, opioid settlements, and Civic Center hour changes.
- Awarded residential solid waste bid to Arrow Disposal Services (unanimous)
- Awarded commercial solid waste bid to Waste Management Services (unanimous)
- Approved emergency extension with Waste Management up to $170,000 (unanimous)
- Tabled annexation with R4 zoning on Florida Road (unanimous)
- Approved nuisance abatement assessments for 4 properties (unanimous)
- Approved assignment agreement with Noon Pell City, LLC (unanimous)
- Adopted Hazard Mitigation Plan for AEA Division G Counties (unanimous)
- Approved opioid settlement agreements with McKesson and Janssen (unanimous)
2022 07
The Pell City Council held a work session and regular meeting on July 11, 2022, approving several items unanimously. Key approvals included a restaurant retail liquor license for Maya’s Mexican Grill, a special use permit for a cell tower modification, a user agreement for Live at Logan Martin 2022, an agreement with ALDOT for traffic signal improvements, a property purchase near the Animal Control Center, police firearms purchase, surplus declaration, ductile iron pipe purchase, and a Community Development Block Grant application. The Council tabled four property abatement cost resolutions until the July 25 meeting due to a question about inmate labor rates.
- Approved restaurant retail liquor license for Maya’s Mexican Grill (unanimous)
- Approved special use permit for cell tower modification at 474 Walker Crossing Road (unanimous)
- Approved user agreement with Center for Education and Performing Arts for Live at Logan Martin 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved agreement with ALDOT for traffic signal at US 231 and Dr. John Haynes Drive/Parkhill Parkway/Jeanne Pruett (unanimous)
- Approved purchase agreement for property off Hamilton Road (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of firearms for Police Department (unanimous)
- Approved declaring surplus items for GovDeals sale (unanimous)
- Tabled four property abatement cost resolutions until July 25, 2022 (unanimous)
2022 06
The Pell City Council unanimously approved resolutions authorizing a Community Development Block Grant application for water system improvements from Morningside to Woodhill Road, awarding a bid for a 2022 Ford F-150 4x4 truck to Long-Lewis of River Region, and making a one-time lump sum payment to the Retirement Systems of Alabama for retirees. The Council also set public hearings for July 11, 2022, to consider declaring several properties nuisances and assessing abatement costs. All decisions were unanimous.
- Approved Resolution 2022-5688 authorizing CDBG application for water improvements (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-5692 awarding Ford F-150 bid to Long-Lewis (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-5693 authorizing one-time RSA payment for retirees (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-5694 setting public hearing to declare nuisances (unanimous)
- Set public hearing for July 11, 2022 to assess abatement costs (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-5695 authorizing assignment agreement for land on Dr. John Haynes Drive (unanimous)
2022 06
The Pell City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 2022-5690 authorizing the issuance of $25,230,000 in General Obligation School Warrants, Series 2022, on behalf of the Pell City Board of Education. The Council also unanimously approved Resolution No. 2022-5691 authorizing an agreement with F&D Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Walker Excavating, for tree clearing at the Pell City Square Development Project at no cost to the City. Both actions were taken during a special called meeting on June 16, 2022.
- Approved Ordinance No. 2022-5690 authorizing $25,230,000 General Obligation School Warrants, Series 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-5691 authorizing agreement with F&D Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Walker Excavating for tree clearing at Pell City Square Development Project at no cost to the City (unanimous)
2022 05
The Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2022-5667 amending R-4 zoning for high-density residential use, following a public hearing with no comments. They also rejected the only bid for a utility truck, authorized a re-bid, and approved several resolutions including appointing Teresa Brakefield as Acting City Treasurer and authorizing a $2,000 supplemental appropriation for the Chamber of Commerce.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-5667 amending R-4 zoning (unanimous)
- Scheduled public hearing for May 23, 2022 on redistricting
- Rejected Town & Country Ford bid for utility truck; authorized re-bid up to $52,000
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-5671 with Bain & Company for audit services
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-5672 appointing Teresa Brakefield as Acting City Treasurer
- Approved Resolutions No. 2022-5673 through 5678 adding Brakefield as bank signatory
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-5679 with ADECA for water assistance program
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-5680 supplemental appropriation of $2,000 for Chamber
2022 04
The Pell City Council unanimously approved multiple resolutions, including a user agreement for Lakeside Live, final plats for Fox Hollow 5.2 and Sumter Landing, a Local Road Safety Initiative agreement with ALDOT, and a contract for Kids Kastle. They also approved hiring part-time wastewater plant employees at up to $35/hour and 20 hours/month, and entered executive session for employee security matters.
- Approved Resolution 2022-5657: Lakeside Live user agreement (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-5658: Fox Hollow 5.2 final plat, conditioned on comments and surety (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-5659: Sumter Landing Phase 1 Sector 2 final plat, conditioned on comments and surety (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-5660: ALDOT Local Road Safety Initiative agreement (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-5661: Neel-Schaffer engineering services for Mays Bend Safety Project (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-5664: Kids Kastle agreement with Play By Design (unanimous)
- Approved hiring part-time wastewater plant employees, max $35/hr and 20 hrs/month (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-5665/5666: Southern Software agreements for mobile data and CAD (unanimous)
2022 01
The Pell City Council held a work session and regular meeting on January 24, 2022. The only substantive decision was unanimous approval of a user agreement with Mark Hale d/b/a Triple H Bucking Bulls and Rodeo Company for the 2022 Bulls on the Lake event, with a rental fee of $1,400 for two nights. The council also approved the agenda, bills, and prior minutes, and discussed a resident's request about pine trees and the Rebuild Alabama Act report.
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-5635 authorizing user agreement with Triple H Bucking Bulls for Bulls on the Lake (unanimous)
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved payment of bills on file (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of January 10, 2022 meeting (unanimous)