Pell City public meetings in 2023

City of Pell City Leak Credit Policy

The City of Pell City is holding a meeting to discuss and potentially adopt a leak credit policy, which would allow residents to receive credits on their water bills for leaks. The agenda contains only this single substantive item, with no other business listed.

• Consideration of a leak credit policy for water utility customers

09 11

The City Council unanimously approved the annexation of a 1.00-acre property at 65 Walkers Crossing Road. The Council also authorized several resolutions for city equipment, software, and the FY23/24 holiday schedule. Two public hearings were scheduled for October 23, 2023, regarding property ordinance violations and abatement costs.

• Approved annexation of 1.00 acre at 65 Walkers Crossing Road (5-0)
• Approved FY23/24 Holiday Schedule via Resolution 2023-5962 (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat for Horizons Phase 5 Sector 1 via Resolution 2023-5963 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 15 new bleachers from BSN Sports via Resolution 2023-5964 (unanimous)
• Approved copier lease agreement with Kyocera via Resolution 2023-5965 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with webRemit for Jaguar Software’s service via Resolution 2023-5968 (unanimous)
• Approved FY23/24 rates for the Animal Control Center (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearings for Oct 23, 2023, for property abatement costs and ordinance violations (unanimous)

08 28

The Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including a sidewalk project and HVAC replacements. They ordered the demolition of a property at 506 29th Street North and approved various intergovernmental agreements with the St. Clair County Commission.

• Approved demolition of 506 29th Street North as a public nuisance (Unanimous)
• Tabled condemnation of 107 Lakeview Drive until September 25, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved $39,708 HVAC replacement contract with Allen Service Company Inc. (Unanimous)
• Awarded TAP Sidewalk Project bid to Taylor Corporation (Unanimous)
• Approved Sain Associates proposal for TAP Sidewalk Project engineering services (Unanimous)
• Authorized vacation of street right-of-way in East Addition to Park Hill Subdivision (Unanimous)
• Approved final plats for Fox Hollow Phase 5, Sector 3 and 67 Mohawk Trail (Unanimous)
• Approved FY23/24 agreements with St. Clair County for Dispatch, Drug Enforcement, and EMA (Unanimous)

08 14

The Council approved the FY2024 Transportation Plan for the Rebuild Alabama Act and appointed Teresa Brakefield as City Treasurer. Several properties were declared public nuisances and ordered for abatement, and costs for two previously abated properties were fixed. The Council also authorized a purchase agreement with Four Leaf Properties and an appropriation to the Pell City Board of Education.

• Approved FY2024 Transportation Plan for Rebuild Alabama Act (Unanimous)
• Appointed Teresa Brakefield as City Treasurer (Unanimous)
• Declared 6 properties as nuisances and ordered abatement (Unanimous)
• Fixed abatement costs for 402 Wolf Creek Road South and 3312 Tyler Street (Unanimous)
• Authorized purchase agreement with Four Leaf Properties (Unanimous)
• Authorized appropriation to Pell City Board of Education (Unanimous)
• Authorized final plat resurvey for 124 Charter Drive (Unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with Environmental, Inc. (Unanimous)

07 24

The Council unanimously approved a new city pay scale based on a classification study by Auburn University. Additionally, nine properties were declared public nuisances and ordered for abatement. A public hearing for a street right-of-way vacation was scheduled for August 28, 2023.

• Approved RESOLUTION NO 2023-5933 adopting a new City PayScale (unanimous)
• Approved resolutions 2023-5924 through 2023-5932 declaring nine properties a nuisance and ordering abatement (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for August 28, 2023, regarding vacation of a street right-of-way and 15-foot undeveloped alley (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills on file (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 26, 2023 and July 10, 2023 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)

07 10

The Council authorized a paving services proposal from Vulcan Materials Asphalt and Construction, LLC. They also approved two new job descriptions and scheduled public hearings for property nuisance and abatement costs. Several condemnation resolutions were tabled.

• Approved paving services proposal from Vulcan Materials Asphalt and Construction, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved new job descriptions for Administrative Analyst I and Evidence, Fleet, and Property Control Technician (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-5922 setting Aug. 14 public hearing for 7 properties to be declared nuisances (Unanimous)
• Approved setting Aug. 14 public hearing to assess abatement costs for 402 Wolf Creek Road South and 3312 Tyler Street (Unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution No. 2023-5853 regarding condemnation of 506 28th Street North until Aug. 28 (Unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution No. 2023-5851 regarding condemnation of 107 Lakeview Drive until Aug. 14 (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills on file (Unanimous)

06 26

The City Council approved a construction bid for the Dye Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Building and vacated undeveloped alleys in the 400 Block of Cogswell Avenue. Several property condemnation resolutions were tabled, and a new public hearing for nuisance abatement was scheduled for August 14, 2023.

• Approved vacation of undeveloped alleys and street right-of-way in 400 Block of Cogswell Avenue (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 2023-5848 regarding condemnation of 17 22nd Street North (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 2023-5847 regarding condemnation of 706 28th Street North for 30 days (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 2023-5853 regarding condemnation of 506 29th Street North for two weeks (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 2023-5851 regarding condemnation of 107 Lakeview Drive for two weeks (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-5917 setting August 14, 2023 public hearing for five nuisance properties (unanimous)
• Approved Alabama Mutual Insurance Company (AMIC) proposal (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-5918 awarding Dye Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Building bid to Goodgame Company, Inc. (unanimous)

06 12

The Council approved an engagement letter for the FY21/22 city audit and two sanitary sewer service agreements. They also scheduled a public hearing for grass and weed nuisances and authorized funding for a downtown Christmas tree.

• Approved payment of bills on file (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-5911 for FY21/22 Audit with Bain & Company, P.C. (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-5912 for Sanitary Sewer Service Agreement with Five 22, LLC at 2900 Martin Street South (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-5913 for Sanitary Sewer Service Agreement with Catanese Land, LLC at 4300 Martin Street South (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-5914 setting a grass/weed nuisance public hearing for July 24, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-5915 for $5,000 city appropriation and $5,000 St. Clair County Commission disbursement to Heart of Pell City for a Christmas tree (unanimous)

Subdivision Regulations 2024

This is not a meeting agenda but a city website page titled 'Subdivision Regulations 2024' with no actual agenda content. It contains only navigation menus, contact information, and website boilerplate. No decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

05 22

The City Council approved five resolutions to assess abatement costs for condemned properties following public hearings. The Council also authorized agreements for the Black Jacket Symphony and road safety services, and approved staffing changes for the Animal Control Center.

• Approved abatement costs for 3803 Stemley Bridge Road (Res. 2023-5902)
• Approved abatement costs for 113 3rd Street North (Res. 2023-5903)
• Approved abatement costs for 501 Wolf Creek Road South (Res. 2023-5904)
• Approved abatement costs for 606 29th Street North (Res. 2023-5905)
• Approved abatement costs for 2807 5th Avenue North (Res. 2023-5906)
• Approved User Agreement with CEPA Management Corporation for Black Jacket Symphony (Res. 2023-5907)
• Approved agreement with Neel-Schaffer, Inc. for Local Road Safety Initiative Program services (Res. 2023-5908)
• Approved appropriation of Stringfellow Health Fund grant to St. Clair Community Health Clinic (Res. 2023-5909)

05 08

The Pell City Council unanimously approved several resolutions, including awarding a $63,750 waterproofing contract to Doyle Restoration for the municipal complex, authorizing a Local Road Safety Initiative Program for Mays Bend Road with a city match of $90,484.65, and setting a public hearing for May 22, 2023 to consider abatement costs on five condemned properties. The council also approved job description updates for court staff, an M4A agreement, a contraband interdiction MOU with the Alabama Department of Corrections, and a new Metro Bank account for reserve funds. A meeting date change from December 25 to December 19, 2023 was also approved.

• Approved $63,750 waterproofing bid for Municipal Complex to Doyle Restoration (unanimous)
• Approved Local Road Safety Initiative Program for Mays Bend Road with $90,484.65 city match (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for May 22, 2023 to consider abatement costs on five condemned properties (unanimous)
• Approved job description amendments for Municipal Court Clerk and Magistrate (unanimous)
• Approved RESOLUTION 2023-5896 authorizing M4A agreement for FY23/24 (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Alabama Department of Corrections for Contraband Interdiction Project (unanimous)
• Approved opening new Metro Bank account for City Reserve Funds (unanimous)
• Changed December 25, 2023 meeting to December 19, 2023 (unanimous)

2023 5894 Granting a Franchise to Spire Alabama Inc and Successors 04 24

The Pell City Council is considering an ordinance to grant a franchise to Spire Alabama Inc and its successors. The agenda contains only this single item, with no additional details or discussion points provided.

• Ordinance 5894 granting a franchise to Spire Alabama Inc and successors

04 24

The City Council unanimously approved a roof replacement bid for the Senior Center, an IT support agreement with VC3, and an alcohol license for QuikTrip. The council also authorized two property final plats and reappointed Judge Brandi Hufford as Municipal Court Judge.

• Approved $30,145 bid for Senior Center roof replacement to Advantage Roofing Plus (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with VC3 for IT Support Services (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for QuikTrip at 685 Mineral Springs Road (unanimous)
• Reappointed Municipal Court Judge Brandi Hufford for two years (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for property at 119 Windsor Drive (unanimous)
• Approved amended final plat for Noon Development on Dr. John Haynes Drive (unanimous)
• Approved User Agreement for Lakeside Live on Sept 16, 2023, including Sept 15 setup (unanimous)
• Approved User Agreement for Chamber of Commerce Block Party on June 3, 2023 (unanimous)

04 10

The Council unanimously approved several resolutions for city equipment, including a dump truck, street sweeper, and a $79,000 boat. They also authorized renovations for the Old Boys & Girls Club and the opening of new bank accounts. Additionally, a user agreement for the Earnest White Building was approved.

• Approved user agreement for Earnest White Building (Unanimous)
• Approved Geo-Source, Inc. proposal for Eden Lift Station Environmental Review (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Annual Report (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2016 dump truck, 2023 F150, 190 John Deere excavator, and JCB Teleskid (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of John Deere tractor and rotary cutter, and 2023 street sweeper (Unanimous)
• Approved sole source purchase from City Electric Supply for Cogswell Avenue streetlights (Unanimous)
• Approved Christian & Associates proposal for Old Boys & Girls Club renovations (Unanimous)
• Approved $79,000 bid for 24-foot boat for Fire and Police Departments (Unanimous)

03 27

The City Council approved the Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and rezoned a property on Cogswell Avenue. A special use permit for a telecommunications facility was approved, while a property condemnation resolution failed. The Council also approved the payment of bills and previous meeting minutes.

• Adopted FY 2022-2023 Capital Budget (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 923 Cogswell Avenue from O-1 to R-1 (Unanimous)
• Approved special use permit modification for telecommunications facility at 474 Walkers Crossing Road (Unanimous)
• Condemnation of property at 3312 Tyler Street failed (No motion)
• Approved payment of bills on file (Unanimous)
• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

03 13

The City Council unanimously approved several resolutions, including the demolition of a public nuisance property and a contract for pier reconstruction. The council also authorized payments for vegetation management, geotechnical services, and a residential leak credit.

• Approved demolition of structure at 113 3rd Street North as a Public Nuisance (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,183.13 leak adjustment for 3316 Todd Street (Unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of up to two table sponsorships for Children’s Place Luncheon (Unanimous)
• Declared certain municipal items as surplus via Resolution 2023-5864 (Unanimous)
• Approved Kellis Vegetation Management proposal via Resolution 2023-5865 (Unanimous)
• Awarded Lakeside Park floating pier reconstruction bid to Advantage Plus Docks for $77,260 (Unanimous)
• Approved Terracon proposal for Eden Sewer Lift Station at 112 Cogswell Avenue pending attorney review (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills and minutes from February 13 and February 27 meetings (Unanimous)

02 27

The Council approved the condemnation and demolition of four properties deemed public nuisances. They also authorized several agreements regarding police technology, opioid settlements, and school redistricting.

• Ordered demolition of 606 29th Street North, 501 Wolf Creek Road South, 3803 Stemley Bridge Road, and 2807 5th Avenue North (Unanimous)
• Approved modification to Master Services Agreement with Paymentus (Unanimous)
• Approved Cooperative Agreement with Calhoun County Commission for recycling (Unanimous)
• Approved Opioid Settlement and Sign-On Agreements (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham for Board of Education redistricting (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Alabama Power for Police Department Flock Safety Cameras (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 from State or Federal Seizure Fund for drug detection K-9 (Unanimous)
• Approved Part Time School Resource Officer Program (Unanimous)

02 13

The Council approved several police department incentives, including a hiring program and a contract buyout. They also authorized a lease for municipal office space and approved various user agreements for local events.

• Approved $337,926.55 from Capital Improvement Plan for Hazelwood Drive Project
• Approved Ordinance 2023-5843 to lease 300 sq ft of office space to Wesley Savage for $5,400 annually
• Approved $5,000 officer contract buyout (Resolution 2023-5845)
• Approved hiring incentive program for APOST Certified Officers (Resolution 2023-5846)
• Approved Police Department take home vehicle policy radius increase to 35 miles
• Approved Cyber Liability Coverage with $10,000 deductible for $3,124 annually
• Approved extension of Special Use Permit for wireless facility at 350 Blue Hole Road
• Approved user agreements for Lakefest 2023 and 2023 Bulls on the Lake Event

01 23

The City Council approved the Utility Department Capital Plan and awarded the 2023 Spring Sports Uniforms bid to B&S Sporting Goods. Council also approved the FY2022 Rebuild Alabama Act Report and updated worker's compensation rates. An application for the Alabama Firefighters Grant was authorized.

• Awarded 2023 Spring Sports Uniforms bid to B&S Sporting Goods (Unanimous)
• Approved Rebuild Alabama Act Report for FY2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved CY 2023 Worker’s Compensation Rates with $75,000 deductible (Unanimous)
• Authorized application for the Alabama Firefighters Grant (Unanimous)
• Approved Utility Department Capital Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills on file (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from Dec 12, Dec 19, and Dec 29, 2022 (Unanimous)

01 09

The Council approved the rezoning of property on Water Tank Hill Road and authorized a new bank account for Opioid Settlement Proceeds. Several properties were declared nuisances and ordered for abatement, while four others were tabled. The Civic Center fee schedule was amended to include locker rentals.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-5823 rezoning Water Tank Hill Road property from R-A to R-2 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-5837 for a new Opioid Settlement Proceeds bank account (Unanimous)
• Approved locker rental fees of $5 per month or $50 per year at the Civic Center (Unanimous)
• Approved nuisance abatement for 17 22nd 4 Street North, 107 Lakeview Drive, 113 3rd Street North, and 1403 Martin Street South (Unanimous)
• Approved nuisance abatement for 2807 5th Avenue North, 3303 Stemley Bridge Road, 3803 Stemley Bridge Road, and 606 29th Street North (Unanimous)
• Approved nuisance abatement for 501 Wolf Creek Road South (Unanimous)
• Tabled nuisance resolutions for 3312 Tyler Street, 706 28th Street North, 506 29th Street North, and 204 Arnett Drive until Feb 13, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills on file (Unanimous)