The Boring PartsFederalLocal · USLocal · Canada
Enterprise, AL

Enterprise public meetings in 2022

28 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 20, 2022

Public Notices

Council to hold public hearing on short-term rental ordinance

The Enterprise City Council will meet in regular session to consider a consent agenda, hear a public hearing on a proposed ordinance regulating short-term rentals, and review two resolutions amending the employee classification plan for sewer and wastewater treatment plant manager positions. The meeting also includes recognition of the ARPA volleyball state champions and a special presentation by the mayor.

short-term-rentalsordinanceemployee-classificationresolutionspublic-hearingcity-council
✓ Decided: Enterprise City Council adopts short-term rental regulations

The City Council passed Ordinance 12-06-22-C to regulate short-term rentals and approved several personnel changes to the Employee Classification Plan. The council also authorized agreements for a new pickleball complex and fire station lighting, and scheduled public hearings for street vacations.

Tue Dec 6, 2022

Public Notices

Council to hold public hearings on Lane rezone and Blue Rose LLC ABC license

The Enterprise City Council will meet in regular session to consider a street closure request, hold public hearings on a rezoning and an ABC license, and introduce several ordinances including annexation and zoning changes. The agenda also includes a request to seek bids for storage containers for City Hall renovation.

zoningalcoholannexationstreetscity-hallpublic-hearing
✓ Decided: Council elects Turner Townsend as Council President through November 2023

The City Council held a work session to review quarterly goals and tax collection services. Members agreed to a future strategic planning session and a specific street closure request. No formal votes were taken on sewer job descriptions or tax agreements.

Tue Nov 15, 2022

Public Notices

Enterprise City Council to consider short-term rental regulations and grant agreement

The Enterprise City Council will hold a regular session on November 15, 2022. The meeting includes public hearings for short-term rental regulations and an economic development grant agreement. The council will also review mutual aid agreements and employee compensation.

zoningeconomic-developmentfire-departmentpublic-noticebusiness-licensingemployee-compensation
✓ Decided: City Council awards $23.1M bid for new recreation center

The City Council accepted the low bid from Whaley Construction for a new recreation center. Other actions included approving economic development grants for a retail center and a one-time compensation adjustment for city employees.

Tue Nov 1, 2022

E-911 Board Meeting

E-911 Board approved seeking bids for a 2022 Ford F-150 or equivalent truck

The E-911 Board met to approve the minutes from the September 20, 2022 meeting. The board also authorized the E-911 Coordinator to seek bids for a 2022 Ford F-150 pickup truck or equivalent model. This vehicle is a non-budgeted item in the FY 2023 E-911 budget.

e911vehicleprocuremententerprisealabamabudget
✓ Decided: E-911 Board approves seeking bids for a pickup truck

The Board approved a request to seek bids for a 2022 Ford F-150 pickup truck or equivalent, noting the vehicle is a non-budgeted item for FY 2023. The Board also approved the minutes from the September 20, 2022 meeting.

Tue Nov 1, 2022

Public Notices

Council to hold public hearings on zoning, cannabis, and business license changes

The Enterprise City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances on zoning amendments, a rezone, medical cannabis dispensing sites, and business license code changes. They will also discuss a use agreement with a church, closing city offices for an employee luncheon, and the Christmas holiday schedule.

zoningcannabisbusiness-licensepublic-hearingcity-council
✓ Decided: Council reaches consensus to waive $21,011.38 Housing Authority tax payment

The Council reached a consensus to grant a one-time Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) waiver to the Enterprise Housing Authority for $21,011.38. The City Clerk was directed to schedule a future work session for the Long-Range Comprehensive Plan. A proposed adjustment to employee annual compensation was discussed for a future resolution.

Tue Oct 18, 2022

Public Notices

Enterprise City Council to consider medical cannabis dispensing sites

The Enterprise City Council will meet to discuss the introduction of ordinances regarding medical cannabis dispensing sites and amendments to the Business License Code. The council also plans to approve the FY 2021 financial audit and review a request for skate ramps.

cannabisbusiness-licensebudgetparks-and-recreation
✓ Decided: Council reviews comprehensive plan, schedules November work session

The Enterprise City Council held a work session on October 18, 2022, discussing the proposed Long-Term Comprehensive Plan, capital projects, and a use agreement with Enterprise First United Methodist Church. No votes or final decisions were taken; the comprehensive plan will be further discussed at a dedicated work session in November, and the use agreement will be considered at the November 1 council meeting.

Tue Oct 4, 2022

Public Notices

Council to consider Kirkland rezone, contracts, and audit

The Enterprise City Council will hold a regular session to consider several items, including a public hearing on a rezoning request, approval of contracts for the Chamber of Commerce and WEDC, and a presentation of the FY 2021 financial audit. The agenda also includes permit requests for community events and a resolution regarding an unsafe building board.

zoningcontractsbudgetpermitsauditpublic-hearing
✓ Decided: Council sets Q4 goals including rec center, police staffing, pickleball courts

The City Council held a work session to review Q3 goals and set Q4 priorities, including a comprehensive plan draft, recreation/aquatic center bid, police staffing update, and pickleball court recommendations. No formal votes were taken on these items. The Council also reviewed the upcoming meeting agenda without changes and held an executive session for legal advice on reputation and character matters.

Tue Sep 20, 2022

E-911 Board Meeting

E-911 Board to vote on $388,928 FY 2023 budget

The Enterprise E-911 Board will meet to approve minutes from two prior meetings and consider a resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 operating budget of $388,928, with projected revenues of $427,928. The meeting is scheduled to follow the City Council meeting in the Council Chambers.

budgete-911public-safetyfinance
✓ Decided: E-911 Board adopts $388,928 FY2023 budget

The E-911 Board approved the FY2023 operating budget of $388,928 with projected revenues of $427,928 via Resolution 09-20-22. The board also approved minutes from May 2021 and October 2021 meetings. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

Tue Sep 20, 2022

Public Notices

Council to hold public hearings on garbage, sewer, and engineering fee ordinances

The Enterprise City Council will meet in regular session to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including public hearings on proposed fee changes for garbage/sanitation, sanitary sewer, and engineering/public works services. The council will also review the FY 2023 operating budget, confirm a building official appointment, re-establish a reserve law enforcement officer program, and discuss city school funding. A request to hold a Young Eagles Rally at the Municipal Airport is also on the agenda.

feesbudgetpublic-hearingordinancespoliceschoolsairport
✓ Decided: Council discussed Q4 goals, budget, road closures, and downtown plan

The Enterprise City Council held a work session discussing several items but took no formal votes. Topics included a Q3 goals update, a proposed FY 2023 budget of $98,264,279, temporary and potential permanent closure of portions of Hickman and Dozier Roads for a VA housing project, and a downtown comprehensive plan. Council members agreed to change the October 4 work session to 4:00 p.m. and directed staff to develop an actionable downtown plan with cost estimates.

Tue Sep 6, 2022

Work Session

Proposed increases to monthly garbage and sewer utility fees

The City Council is reviewing proposed ordinances to increase garbage and sewer fees. The session also includes a bid recommendation for road resurfacing and a $5.9 million school funding allocation.

utilitiesbudgetroadszoningeducation
✓ Decided: Council awards $3.99M road resurfacing contract to Wiregrass Construction

The council awarded the FY22 Resurfacing Improvements Phase III (A) bid to Wiregrass Construction Company, Inc. for $3,995,328.50. Several ordinances were introduced for future public hearings, including garbage fee increases to $23.46/month and sewer rate hikes. The council also approved appointments, a lease agreement, and authorized seeking bids for a new recreation/aquatic center and city hall renovations.

Thu Aug 25, 2022

Work Session

Council to discuss FY 2023 budget at work session

The Enterprise City Council will hold a work session to discuss the FY 2023 budget. The agenda lists only this item, along with any other business that may arise, so the meeting is primarily focused on budget deliberations.

budgetcity-councilwork-session
✓ Decided: Council reviewed proposed FY 2023 operating budget for multiple departments

The Enterprise City Council held a work session to review the proposed FY 2023 operating budget for departments including Police, Fire, Public Works, Parks & Recreation, and others. No votes or final decisions were taken; the session was solely for discussion and review.

Tue Aug 16, 2022

Public Notices

Enterprise City Council to consider FY 2023 Transportation Plan

The Enterprise City Council will meet on August 16, 2022, to discuss several new business items. These include adopting the FY 2023 Transportation Plan and reviewing a request for Public Works equipment. The council will also consider board appointments for Main Street Enterprise and set Halloween trick-or-treat hours.

transportationpublic-workspolicecommunityappointments
✓ Decided: Council awards $35,350 demolition bid, adopts FY23 transportation plan

The Enterprise City Council awarded the 2021 CDBG Demolition Project Phase I bid to Hopper-Moore, Inc. d/b/a BMI for $35,350 and adopted the FY 2023 Transportation Plan using $170,000 in state fuel tax funds for road improvements. The council also authorized engineering design for a multi-purpose sports complex at Peavy Park at a cost not to exceed $185,000, approved several equipment purchases totaling $243,381.68, and set Halloween trick-or-treat hours for 2022-2025. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with one council member absent.

Tue Aug 2, 2022

City Council Meeting

Enterprise City Council to consider rezoning and annexation of local lands

The Enterprise City Council will hold public hearings regarding the rezoning of 32 acres at Dauphin Street Extension and Highway 27, as well as the annexation of 184.08 acres. The council will also review a proposed city redistricting plan presented by the Southeast Alabama Regional Planning & Development Commission. Additionally, the council will consider July accounts payable and requests for equipment purchases.

zoningannexationredistrictingbudgetpublic-hearingenterprise-alabama
Tue Jul 19, 2022

Public Notices

Enterprise City Council to consider resolution for opioid settlement participation

The Enterprise City Council will meet on July 19, 2022. The agenda includes reviewing a resolution to authorize participation in opioid settlements and considering a permit request for the 2023 Juneteenth Parade.

opioid settlementspermitscity councilpublic notice
✓ Decided: Council adopts opioid settlement resolution, approves parade permit

The Enterprise City Council approved the consent agenda, including contract billings totaling $89,181.70, and adopted Resolution 07-19-22 authorizing the mayor to execute opioid settlement agreements. They also approved a parade permit for Johns Chapel AME Church's Juneteenth celebration on June 17, 2023, with a rain date of June 24, 2023, and authorized the Fire Chief to sign a one-year MOA with Arista Aviation for ARFF services. Additionally, they approved the purchase of a lawn mower for $11,900.00 and introduced Ordinance 07-19-22 for redistricting, with a public hearing set for August 2, 2022.

Tue Jul 5, 2022

Public Notices

Council to hold public hearings on annexation, rezonings, airport zoning, and honeybees

The Enterprise City Council will meet in regular session to consider several ordinances, including annexation and zoning changes for New Enterprise, LLC, a rezone for Axton, establishing airport zoning, and regulating honeybees in certain zoning districts. The council will also review a hiring ordinance, an ABC license request for Ciscos Bourbon and Cigar Club, a website services agreement with Revize LLC, and a street lighting modification for Bella Woods Subdivision. Public hearings are scheduled for the ordinances and the license request.

zoningannexationairporthoneybeesalcohol-licensehiringwebsite-servicesstreet-lighting
✓ Decided: Council adopts 5 ordinances including annexation, rezones, airport zoning, honeybees

The Enterprise City Council approved the consent agenda, a street closure permit for the Boll Weevil Block Party, and five ordinances covering annexation and zoning for New Enterprise LLC, a rezone for Kevin Axton, airport zoning, honeybee regulations, and hiring procedures. It also approved an ABC license for Ciscos Bourbon and Cigar Club, created a Public Information Manager position, contracted with Revize LLC for website services, authorized a $2 million grant application, and approved new street lights. All votes were unanimous with Council President Townsend abstaining on the consent agenda due to a conflict of interest.

🏢 Building at this address: 5 m tall
Tue Jun 21, 2022

City Council Meeting

Council considers $794,604 lighting agreement for Boll Weevil Circle

The City Council will consider a roadway lighting agreement with Alabama Power and the demolition of the M.N. “Jug” Brown Recreation Center Complex. The meeting also includes public hearings for two liquor license requests. Additionally, the council will review a resolution regarding $60,734 in one-time retirement benefits.

infrastructurebusiness-licensesbudgetparks-and-recreationpublic-safety
✓ Decided: Council approves liquor licenses, demolition, and lighting agreement

The Enterprise City Council approved two ABC liquor licenses, adopted resolutions for a one-time retirement benefit and demolition of the M.N. 'Jug' Brown Recreation Center, and authorized a lighting agreement with Alabama Power. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The council also introduced a new ABC license request and an ordinance for department head hiring, both to be considered on July 5, 2022.

Tue Jun 7, 2022

City Council

Council considers $630,000 budget amendment to purchase a new fire engine

The Council is reviewing several rezoning and annexation requests, including properties near County Road 711. They are also considering a budget amendment for a new fire engine and asbestos testing contracts for demolition projects. Additionally, the agenda includes street closure requests for an upcoming military appreciation event.

zoningfirebudgetpublic-worksannexation
✓ Decided: Council adopts Severs rezone, approves $628K fire engine purchase

The Enterprise City Council approved the consent agenda, a street closure permit for a military appreciation event, and adopted Ordinance 05-03-22 rezoning .22 acres at 204 N. Watson Street from B-3 to R-65. The council also amended the FY 2022 budget to purchase a fire engine for $628,326, contracted asbestos testing at $650 per structure, and introduced several ordinances for future public hearings. Board appointments were made to the Water Works Board and Health Care Authority.

Tue May 17, 2022

Public Notices

Enterprise City Council to consider Juneteenth permit and Main Street agreement

The Enterprise City Council will meet to review a permit request for the Johns Chapel AME Church Juneteenth Celebration. The council will also consider a Memorandum of Agreement with Main Street Alabama and Water Board appointments.

permitscommunityappointmentsmain-street
✓ Decided: Council approves emergency purchase of two police vehicles

The Enterprise City Council approved Resolution 05-17-22, declaring an emergency due to vehicle shortages and authorizing the purchase of two 2022 Ford Police Interceptor SUVs for $70,808. The council also approved a parade permit for Juneteenth, authorized the mayor to execute an estoppel letter and lease assignment for Brightwater Aviation, and approved a one-year agreement with Main Street Alabama. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

Tue May 3, 2022

Public Notices

Enterprise City Council to consider Shree Vaikunth, LLC rezoning

The Enterprise City Council will meet on May 3, 2022, for its regular session. The agenda includes a public hearing regarding a Shree Vaikunth, LLC rezoning and consideration of a resolution to amend the Water Works Board certificate of incorporation.

zoningwater-worksordinance
✓ Decided: Council adopts rezone of 805 Damascus Road to B-1, approves multiple resolutions

The Enterprise City Council adopted Ordinance 04-05-22, rezoning .847 acres at 805 Damascus Road from R-100 to B-1, and passed several resolutions including consent to amend the Water Works Board's certificate, intent to apply for a LWCF grant, adoption of MWPP reports, a sales tax holiday, and acceptance of streets in two subdivisions. The council also approved a fire department vehicle purchase and made multiple board appointments.

🏢 Building at this address: 4 m tall
Tue Apr 19, 2022

City Council Meeting

Council considers bids for a demolition project involving up to 45 houses

The Enterprise City Council is reviewing requests to seek bids for the 2021 CDBG Demolition Project, which includes demolishing up to 45 houses. The council will also consider an ordinance to establish an Airport Zoning Commission and a street closure request for a fashion show. Additionally, the agenda includes items for the approval of over $717,000 in contract billings.

housingdemolitionzoningstreet-closurebudget
✓ Decided: Council adopts airport zoning commission ordinance

The Enterprise City Council adopted Ordinance 04-05-22-A, establishing an Airport Zoning Commission (the Enterprise Planning Commission) to make zoning recommendations within two miles of the airport. The council also approved consent agenda items, a street closure permit, and several requests to seek bids for demolition and asbestos projects.

Tue Apr 5, 2022

City Council Meeting

Council considers $300,000 in incentives for retail development at Boll Weevil Circle

The Enterprise City Council will hold a public hearing regarding economic development incentives for Second Street of Huntsville, LLC. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a 139-acre rezoning request and the approval of several downtown event permits. Additionally, the council will consider ordinances related to airport zoning and municipal property boundaries.

zoningeconomic-developmentpublic-eventsbudgetmunicipal-ordinances
✓ Decided: Council approves 139.56-acre rezoning for apartments off Porter Lunsford Road

The Enterprise City Council approved a rezoning of 139.56 acres owned by Kevin Axton from residential/agricultural to residential districts, despite resident concerns about traffic and school overcrowding. The council also approved a $300,000 economic development incentive for a retail development at 704 Boll Weevil Circle, and adopted several other ordinances and resolutions, including establishing an Airport Zoning Commission and an Airport Advisory Committee.

Tue Mar 15, 2022

Public Notices

Council to consider ABC license for Family Dollar, resolutions, and bids

The Enterprise City Council will hold a regular session with a public hearing on an ABC license request for Family Dollar Store 32970, and will consider several resolutions including salary amendments and department head salaries. They will also discuss seeking bids for a fire department pickup truck, an agreement with All In Credit Union, and a contribution to the Alabama State Games.

alcohol-licensebudgetfire-departmentpublic-hearingresolutionssalaries
✓ Decided: Council approves ABC licenses, renames two director positions, and adjusts pay grades

The Enterprise City Council approved a consent agenda including contract billings and travel requests, granted retail beer and wine licenses to Family Dollar Store 32970, adopted resolutions renaming the Parks and Recreation Director to Director of Community Services and Recreation and the Director of Tourism and Main Street to Director of Tourism and Community Relations, reclassified several positions with pay grade changes, authorized an agreement with All In Credit Union for a car sale, approved a $10,000 contribution to the Alabama State Games, added a Sr. Wastewater Treatment Operator III position, and authorized seeking bids for a fire department pickup truck. All votes were unanimous.

Tue Mar 1, 2022

Public Notices

Enterprise City Council to consider rezoning and annexation requests

The Enterprise City Council will meet on March 1, 2022, to hold public hearings regarding several rezoning and annexation ordinances. The agenda also includes a permit request for Church With U Egg Drop and an ABC license request for Family Dollar Store 32970.

zoningannexationpermitsbusinessalabama
✓ Decided: Council denies 184-acre Howell annexation and TH-3 zoning request

The Enterprise City Council denied Ordinance 02-01-22, which would have annexed and zoned 184 acres owned by Shang and Faye Howell as TH-3 (Townhouse District), following the Planning Commission's recommendation to deny. The council also approved several other items, including rezoning for Thomas and EGC Investments, bid awards for sidewalk and concrete work, and a school resource officer agreement amendment for two police canines.

Tue Feb 15, 2022

Public Notices

Council to accept state deed, authorize two agreements

The Enterprise City Council will hold a regular session with a consent agenda, public comments, and staff reports. New business includes accepting a deed from the State of Alabama and authorizing the mayor to execute agreements with KPS Group, Inc. and Fine, Geddie and Associates, LLC. No old business is listed.

city-councildeedagreementspublic-notice
Sat Feb 5, 2022

City Council Meeting

Enterprise City Council approves $150,000 parking lot agreement with Coffee County

The Council authorized an agreement with the Coffee County Commission for parking lot improvements and a 24-acre land transfer near the Industrial Park. Members also approved the purchase of Axon-Taser body cameras and several upcoming road closures for parades. A public hearing was scheduled regarding an ABC license request for Fat Boys.

zoningpolicebudgetinfrastructurepublic-worksland-use
Tue Feb 1, 2022

City Council

ABC license request and public works equipment purchase

The Enterprise City Council will consider an ABC license request for Express Lane. The council will also discuss a request to purchase equipment for Public Works and potential street lighting modifications.

businesspublic-worksstreet-lightinglicensing
✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda, permits, contracts, and appointments

The Enterprise City Council approved the consent agenda including accounts payable and contract billings, granted permits for the St. Patrick's Day Parade, Downtown Spring Festival, and Railroad Street closure, approved a 60-day extension for an economic development grant, approved an ABC license for Express Lane, introduced three ordinances for annexation and rezoning, appointed Mariah Montgomery as Main Street Director, and approved contracts and equipment purchases.

Tue Jan 18, 2022

Public Notices

Council to consider land deed ordinance and redistricting contract

The Enterprise City Council will hold a regular session to consider a consent agenda, an ordinance regarding a deed of land, and a contract with SEARP&DC for redistricting. They will also introduce an ABC license request for Hari Raj LLC d/b/a Express Lane. The meeting includes public comments and staff reports.

council-meetingordinancecontractalcohol-licenseredistricting
✓ Decided: Council adopts ordinance selling .517 acres on East Lee/Gibson Sts for $11,300

The Enterprise City Council approved the sale of .517 acres of city property to Eugene and Charlene Goolsby for $11,300, with Goolsby abstaining. They also authorized a contract for redistricting services, approved seeking bids for concession services, and appointed five new members to the Enterprise Main Street Board. An ABC license request was introduced for a public hearing.

Tue Jan 4, 2022

Public Notices

Enterprise City Council to review land deed ordinance and transportation report

The Enterprise City Council will meet on January 4, 2022, to consider Ordinance 12-21-21 regarding a deed of land. The council will also review a permit request for the Enterprise Junior Women’s Club 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run and receive the FY 2021 Transportation Plan Report.

permitslandtransportationordinance
✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda, 5K permit, transportation plan

The Enterprise City Council approved the consent agenda, including $679,587.21 in accounts payable and equipment disposal, granted a permit for the EJWC 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run on March 19, 2022, and approved the FY 2021 Transportation Plan Report. An ordinance for the sale of property to Eugene and Charlene Goolsby was laid over to the January 18 meeting.