Boaz public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Council will review accounts payable vouchers totaling $758,801.71 and consider resolutions regarding the Endo Settlement and Chamber of Commerce advertising. A public hearing is scheduled for January 10, 2022, to discuss rezoning a property at Billy Dyar Boulevard and Oak Street.

• Public hearing for rezoning 1.76 acres at Billy Dyar Blvd and Oak St to R-3 residential
• Approval of accounts payable vouchers totaling $758,801.71
• Resolution No. 2021-1690 regarding participation in the Endo Settlement
• Resolution No. 2021-1691 for payment to Boaz Area Chamber of Commerce
• Solicitation of bids for a Cat TH408D Telehandler

The Boaz City Council unanimously approved $758,801.71 in accounts payable for December 6-17, 2021, and adopted resolutions to join the Endo Settlement and pay the Chamber of Commerce. They also voted to solicit bids for a telehandler and held an executive session on economic development. A public hearing on a rezoning request was announced for January 10, 2022.

• Approved $758,801.71 in accounts payable (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-1690 to join Endo Settlement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-1691 to pay Chamber of Commerce (unanimous)
• Solicited bids for Cat TH408D Telehandler (unanimous)
• Held executive session on economic development (unanimous)

City Council

This is a work session agenda for the Boaz City Council. The council will hear department head reports and discuss the upcoming meeting agenda. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Department head reports
• Discussion of meeting agenda

The Boaz City Council met for a work session on December 20, 2021, at the Boaz Senior Center. Department heads gave reports and the council discussed agenda items, but no formal decisions or votes were made during the session.

City Council

The Boaz City Council will vote on the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget, which projects $15,384,640 in revenue and $11,400,421 in expenses, with a $5,381 surplus. The council will also consider awarding a $191,000 demolition contract for buildings at the Boaz Retail Center, approving $138,041.66 in accounts payable, and amending the business license fee for certain insurance companies.

• Adopt FY2021-2022 budget with $15,384,640 revenue and $11,400,421 expenses
• Award $191,000 bid to Complete Demolition Services for Boaz Retail Center demolition
• Approve accounts payable totaling $138,041.66
• Ordinance No. 2021-1158: increase insurance company license fee from $15 to $20
• Adopt minutes from November 22, 2021 meeting

The Boaz City Council unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget with $15,384,640 in revenue and $11,400,421 in expenses. The council also awarded a $191,000 demolition bid for buildings at the Boaz Retail Center to Complete Demolition Services, approved $138,041.66 in accounts payable, and raised the business license fee for certain insurance companies/agents from $15 to $20. Residents raised concerns about speeding on E. Henderson, prompting the mayor to direct extra patrols and signage review.

• Adopted the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget with $15,384,640 in revenue and $11,400,421 in expenses.
• Awarded Resolution No. 2021-1689 to Complete Demolition Services for $191,000 to demolish buildings at the Boaz Retail Center.
• Approved accounts payable vouchers totaling $138,041.66 for November 23 through December 3, 2021.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-1158 increasing the flat business license fee for certain insurance companies/agents from $15 to $20.
• Adopted the agenda and approved the minutes from the November 22, 2021 meeting.
• Heard public comments about dangerous speeding on E. Henderson; mayor directed extra patrols and signage review.

City Council

The Boaz City Council met for a work session on December 6, 2021, at the Boaz Senior Center. The agenda consisted solely of department head reports and a discussion of the agenda. No specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances were listed in the provided text.

• Department Head Reports
• Discuss Agenda

The Boaz City Council held a work session with no formal votes. They heard a citizen complaint about nighttime noise and air pollutants from wood grinding at Parallel 33, which the city attorney noted is zoned for that use. The council also discussed a tannerite blasting issue on Bruce Road, outside city limits, and the attorney agreed to follow up.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during work session
• City Attorney to follow up on tannerite complaint with citizen

City Council

The Boaz City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone Second Baptist Church's property at 309 McVille Road from B-3 to R-2. The council will also vote on a one-time pay raise for employees, approve accounts payable totaling $439,753.12, and consider resolutions for a new vehicle and surplus property sale.

• Public hearing and ordinance to rezone 309 McVille Road from B-3 to R-2
• Approve accounts payable totaling $439,753.12
• Resolution 2021-1687: purchase 2022 Ford F-150 for $35,091
• Ordinance 2021-1158: increase insurance license fee from $15 to $20
• One-time pay raise: $250 for full-time employees, $175 for part-time and others

The Boaz City Council unanimously approved all agenda items, including a one-time pay raise of $250 net for full-time employees with one year or more of service and $175 net for part-time, temporary, paid on-call firefighters, and full-time employees with less than one year of service. They also adopted Ordinance No. 2021-1159, rezoning property at 309 McVille Road owned by Second Baptist Church from B-3 to R-2, and introduced Ordinance No. 2021-1158 to increase the flat license fee for certain insurance companies/agents from $15 to $20. The council approved accounts payable totaling $439,753.12, authorized the purchase of a 2022 Ford F-150 for $35,091, and authorized the City Clerk/Treasurer to arrange the sale of surplus property.

• Approved accounts payable vouchers totaling $439,753.12 for November 10-18, 2021.
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-1687 authorizing purchase of a 2022 Ford F-150 for $35,091.
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-1688 authorizing the City Clerk/Treasurer to arrange sale of surplus property.
• Introduced Ordinance No. 2021-1158 to increase insurance license fee from $15 to $20.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-1159 rezoning 309 McVille Road from B-3 to R-2.
• Approved one-time pay raises: $250 net for full-time employees with 1+ year service; $175 net for part-time, temporary, paid on-call firefighters, and full-time employees with less than 1 year service.

City Council

This is a work session agenda with only two items: department head reports and discussion of the upcoming meeting agenda. No decisions or specific proposals are listed.

• Department head reports
• Discussion of meeting agenda

The Boaz City Council met for a work session on November 22, 2021, at the Boaz Senior Center. Department heads gave reports and the council discussed agenda items. No formal decisions or votes were made; the meeting adjourned at 5:44 p.m.

• No formal decisions were made during the work session.

City Council

The Boaz City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to fix the amount of a lien on a property at 16 Pleasant Hill Cutoff Road due to the city-ordered demolition of the building. The council will also approve accounts payable totaling $251,221.45, reappoint a Gas Board member, and hear a public hearing notice for a rezoning request from Second Baptist Church.

• Public hearing and Resolution No. 2021-1686 to set demolition lien on 16 Pleasant Hill Cutoff Road
• Accounts payable vouchers totaling $251,221.45
• Reappoint Lane Spruiell to Boaz Gas Board (term to 10/1/2027)
• Notice of Nov. 22 public hearing on rezoning 309 McVille Road from B-3 to R-2

The Boaz City Council approved accounts payable totaling $251,221.45 and adopted Resolution No. 2021-1686 to set a lien on 16 Pleasant Hill Cutoff Road for demolition costs. They also reappointed Lane Spruiell to the Boaz Gas Board. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with two members absent.

• Approved accounts payable totaling $251,221.45 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-1686 for demolition lien on 16 Pleasant Hill Cutoff Road (4-0)
• Reappointed Lane Spruiell to Boaz Gas Board until 10/1/2027 (4-0)
• Adopted agenda and previous minutes (4-0)

City Council

The scheduled work session consists of department head reports and a discussion regarding the agenda. No specific legislative items or projects were listed for deliberation.

The Boaz City Council met for a work session on November 8, 2021, to receive department head reports and discuss agenda items. No formal decisions or votes were made during the session, which adjourned after 21 minutes.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the work session

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding unsafe structures at 13 Coosa Road, 1019 Mt. Vernon Road, and 551 Denson Avenue. The council is also scheduled to consider resolutions ordering the demolition of these structures and approving recent city expenditures.

• Approval of accounts payable totaling $235,394.99
• Public hearing for unsafe structure at 13 Coosa Road
• Public hearing for unsafe structure at 1019 Mt. Vernon Road
• Public hearing for unsafe structure at 551 Denson Avenue
• Resolution No. 2021-1683 ordering demolition at 13 Coosa Road

The Boaz City Council unanimously approved three resolutions ordering the demolition of unsafe structures at 13 Coosa Road, 1019 Mt. Vernon Road, and 551 Denson Avenue, with costs to be charged as liens on the properties. The council also approved $235,394.99 in accounts payable and set a public hearing for November 8, 2021, to determine a lien amount for a property at 16 Pleasant Hill Cutoff Road.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-1683 ordering demolition at 13 Coosa Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-1684 ordering demolition at 1019 Mt. Vernon Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-1685 ordering demolition at 551 Denson Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable totaling $235,394.99 (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Nov. 8, 2021 on lien for 16 Pleasant Hill Cutoff Road

City Council

This is a brief work session agenda with only two items: department head reports and discussion of the upcoming meeting agenda. No decisions or substantive actions are listed.

• Department head reports
• Discussion of meeting agenda

The Boaz City Council met for a work session on October 25, 2021, to hear department head reports, discuss agenda items, and talk about names for a plaque at the new Recreation Center. No formal decisions or votes were made during the session.

City Council

The Boaz City Council will consider routine approvals including accounts payable totaling $692,661.42, two resolutions (a fleet card program and a railroad crossing materials bid), and soliciting bids to demolish two buildings at the former Boaz Outlet Center. The meeting also includes adoption of prior minutes and an executive session.

• Approve accounts payable totaling $692,661.42 across seven vouchers
• Adopt Resolution 2021-1681 authorizing Wex Bank fleet card program via Sourcewell
• Adopt Resolution 2021-1682 awarding Bid 2021-09-111 to HiRail Corporation for $77,355.00
• Approve solicitation of bids to demolish two buildings at former Boaz Outlet Center

The Boaz City Council unanimously approved accounts payable totaling $692,661.42, adopted Resolution 2021-1681 authorizing a Wex Bank fleet card program through Sourcewell, and adopted Resolution 2021-1682 awarding Bid No. 2021-09-111 for railroad crossing materials to HiRail Corporation for $77,355.00. The council also approved soliciting bids to demolish two buildings at the former Boaz Outlet Center and held an executive session on economic development. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved accounts payable vouchers totaling $692,661.42 for Sept 30–Oct 8, 2021.
• Adopted Resolution 2021-1681 authorizing a fleet card program from Wex Bank through Sourcewell.
• Adopted Resolution 2021-1682 awarding Bid No. 2021-09-111 for railroad crossing materials to HiRail Corporation in the amount of $77,355.00.
• Approved solicitation of bids to demolish two buildings at the former Boaz Outlet Center.
• Held executive session from 6:08 pm to 6:45 pm to discuss economic development.
• Adopted the agenda and approved the minutes of the September 27, 2021 meeting.

City Council

This is a work session agenda with only two items: department head reports and discussion of the agenda. No decisions or specific proposals are listed.

• Department head reports
• Discussion of agenda

City Council

The Boaz City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting the previous meeting's minutes and approving a list of accounts payable vouchers totaling $243,737.55 for September 16-24, 2021. The agenda also includes committee and council member reports, public hearings (if any), proclamations, and public comments. The mayor will announce the Boaz Harvest Festival on October 1-2, 2021.

• Approve accounts payable totaling $243,737.55
• Adopt minutes of September 13, 2021 council meeting
• Mayor's comments: Boaz Harvest Festival October 1-2, 2021

The Boaz City Council met on September 27, 2021, and approved the agenda and the minutes from the August 23, 2021 meeting. The council approved accounts payable vouchers totaling $243,737.55 for September 16-24, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 6:04 pm.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 23, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable totaling $243,737.55 (5-0)

City Council

This is a work session agenda with only two items: department head reports and discussion of the upcoming agenda. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Department head reports
• Discussion of agenda

The Boaz City Council met for a work session on September 27, 2021, at the Boaz Senior Center. Department heads gave reports and the council discussed agenda items, but no formal decisions or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned after 16 minutes.

City Council

The Boaz City Council will consider routine approvals including minutes, accounts payable totaling $253,888.39, and several resolutions. They will also vote on appointing Michael Abercrombie as Chief of Police and reappointing three Library Board members.

• Approve accounts payable totaling $253,888.39
• Resolution 2021-1678: purchase Mobile License Plate Recognition Package
• Resolution 2021-1679: agreement with ALDOT for public transportation
• Resolution 2021-1680: declare movie theater equipment surplus
• Appoint Michael Abercrombie as Chief of Police

The Boaz City Council unanimously approved all agenda items, including the appointment of Michael Abercrombie as Chief of Police, the purchase of a Mobile License Plate Recognition Package, and an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation for public transportation. The council also approved accounts payable totaling $253,888.39 and reappointed three members to the Library Board. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.

• Appointed Michael Abercrombie as Chief of Police (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-1678 for Mobile License Plate Recognition Package (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-1679 for public transportation agreement with ALDOT (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-1680 declaring movie theater equipment surplus (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable totaling $253,888.39 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Mary Wallace to Library Board (term to 5/10/2023)
• Reappointed Betty Metcalf to Library Board (term to 5/10/2024)
• Reappointed Virginia Amberson to Library Board (term to 5/10/2025)

City Council

This is a work session agenda with only two items: department head reports and discussion of the upcoming meeting agenda. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Department head reports
• Discussion of meeting agenda

The Boaz City Council met for a work session on September 13, 2021, at the Boaz Senior Center. Department heads gave reports and the council discussed agenda items, but no formal decisions or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will meet to approve minutes from the August 9, 2021 meeting and review accounts payable vouchers. The council will also consider adopting a Transportation Plan for fiscal year 2021/2022.

• Approve accounts payable totaling $158,480.26
• Adopt Resolution No. 2021-1677 regarding a Rebuild Alabama Act Transportation Plan

The Boaz City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2021-1677, a Transportation Plan under the Rebuild Alabama Act for fiscal year 2021/2022. The council also approved accounts payable totaling $158,480.26 and adopted the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Marshall County Probate Judge Andrea Lecroy announced a satellite tag office opening in Boaz in early 2022.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-1677 Transportation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable totaling $158,480.26 (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda for August 23, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 9, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Boaz City Council scheduled a work session to receive department head reports and discuss the upcoming agenda.

• Department Head Reports

The Boaz City Council met for a work session on August 23, 2021, to discuss department reports, the Transportation Plan, and Cares Act funding. No formal decisions or votes were made during the session; it was informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during work session

City Council

The Boaz City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and accounts payable totaling $283,655.71. They will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution for a retail beer license for Mi Palmar Supermarket, introduce an ordinance to annex property on East Henderson Road, and adopt a job description for a school crossing guard.

• Public hearing and Resolution No. 2021-1676 for Retail Beer (Off Premises Only) license to Mi Palmar Supermarket LLC at 102 Thomas Avenue
• Ordinance No. 2021-1157 to annex property owned by Dan and Sheila Smith at 1151 East Henderson Road
• Accounts payable totaling $283,655.71, including $146,166.00 for 2020 Bond Account and $60,429.20 for General Fund
• Adopt Job Description Code: 610 School Crossing Guard
• Presentation by Family Services of North Alabama

The Boaz City Council unanimously approved a retail beer (off-premises) license for Mi Palmar Supermarket, adopted an ordinance annexing property owned by Dan and Sheila Smith, approved $283,655.71 in accounts payable, and adopted a School Crossing Guard job description. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.

• Approved Retail Beer (Off Premises Only) license for Mi Palmar Supermarket (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-1676 for the beer license (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-1157 annexing property at 1151 East Henderson Road (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable totaling $283,655.71 (unanimous)
• Adopted Job Description Code: 610 School Crossing Guard (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda and minutes of July 26, 2021 (unanimous)

City Council

The Boaz City Council held a work session on August 9, 2021, with no formal votes or decisions. Residents of Reedy Circle complained about ongoing noise from Parallel 33, and the mayor said the city would speed up efforts to address it. The city attorney planned to speak with Parallel 33's attorney the next day. The council also discussed starting future work sessions at 5:30 p.m. and attending a Marshall County Commission meeting about the Boaz tag office.

• No formal decisions or votes taken; work session only
• City attorney to contact Parallel 33's attorney regarding noise complaint
• Discussed moving work session start time to 5:30 p.m.

City Council

The Boaz City Council is meeting to approve routine items, including a retail beer license for Mi Palmar Supermarket and a new municipal code of ordinances. A public hearing is also scheduled for August 9 on building code amendments.

• Public hearing and resolution for Retail Beer (Off Premises Only) license to Mi Palmar Supermarket LLC at 102 Thomas Avenue
• Introduce Ordinance No. 2021-1156 adopting a new Code of Ordinances for Boaz
• Approve accounts payable totaling $504,382.15 for July 14–23, 2021
• Reappoint Brien Phillips to Boaz Water and Sewer Board until 3/2/2025
• Public hearing on August 9, 2021 to discuss amending Building Codes

The Boaz City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2021-1156, adopting a new Code of Ordinances for the city. The council also approved accounts payable totaling $504,382.15 and reappointed Brien Phillips to the Boaz Water and Sewer Board. A public hearing was scheduled for August 9, 2021, to discuss amending building codes.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-1156 adopting a new Code of Ordinances (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable vouchers totaling $504,382.15 (5-0)
• Reappointed Brien Phillips to the Boaz Water and Sewer Board, term expiring 3/2/2025 (5-0)
• Adopted agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 12, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss future economic development (5-0)

City Council

This is a work session agenda with only two items: department head reports and discussion of the agenda. No specific decisions or proposals are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

• Department head reports
• Discussion of the agenda

The Boaz City Council met for a work session on July 26, 2021, at the Boaz Senior Center. Department heads gave reports, and the council discussed the agenda. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only.

• Heard reports from Street Superintendent, Personnel/Economic Director, Librarian, and Court Clerk
• Discussed agenda for upcoming meeting

City Council

The Boaz City Council will consider approving accounts payable totaling $162,051.21, a resolution to upgrade the city website, and a resolution to establish a checking account for American Rescue Plan Act funds. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval and reports.

• Accounts payable totaling $162,051.21
• Resolution No. 2021-1674: website upgrade with three Premium Department Header Packages and training
• Resolution No. 2021-1675: establish checking account for American Rescue Plan Act monies
• Public hearing on July 29, 2021 for Municipal Court Amnesty Day
• Back to School Sales Tax Holiday July 16-18, 2021

The Boaz City Council unanimously approved all agenda items, including $162,051.21 in accounts payable, a website upgrade resolution, and a resolution establishing a checking account for American Rescue Plan Act funds. The council also adopted the agenda and previous meeting minutes. No items were denied or tabled.

• Adopted the agenda for July 12, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from June 28, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable totaling $162,051.21 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-1674 for website upgrade and training (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-1675 establishing ARPA checking account (5-0)

City Council

This is a work session agenda with three items: a quote from Civic Plus, department head reports, and discussion of the upcoming agenda. No decisions are listed; it is primarily procedural and preparatory.

• Civic Plus Quote
• Department Head Reports
• Discuss Agenda

The Boaz City Council held a work session on June 28, 2021, at the Boaz Senior Center. They discussed department head reports, including an amnesty day for court fines, a railroad crossing project, police hiring, and the recreation center opening. The council also discussed the agenda and a quote to upgrade the city website. No formal votes or decisions were made during this work session.

• Discussed the agenda for an upcoming meeting.
• Reviewed a CivicPlus quote for website upgrades.
• Heard reports from department heads on various projects and operations.
• Noted the Boaz 9 Cinemas closing on August 31, 2021.

City Council

The Boaz City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone property at 13883 Alabama Highway 168 from B-2 to R-2. They will also approve accounts payable totaling $782,702.69, solicit bids for street paving, cleaning services, and railroad materials, and adopt resolutions regarding passing lanes on Highway 69 and leasing property.

• Public hearing and ordinance to rezone 13883 Alabama Hwy 168 from B-2 to R-2
• Approve accounts payable totaling $782,702.69
• Solicit bids for street paving, cleaning services at recreation center, and railroad materials
• Adopt Resolution No. 2021-1672 requesting passing lanes on Alabama Highway 69 between Cullman and Arab
• Adopt Resolution No. 2021-1673 authorizing lease of property at 1860 Hwy US 431

The Boaz City Council held a public hearing and voted unanimously to deny Ordinance No. 2021-1155, which would have rezoned property owned by Brian Paas at 13883 Alabama Hwy 168 from B-2 (Community Commercial District) to R-2 (Medium Density Residential District). The council approved accounts payable totaling $782,702.69, authorized solicitation of bids for street paving, cleaning services at the new recreation center, and railroad materials for crossing rehab, and adopted resolutions regarding passing lanes on Alabama Highway 69 and leasing property at 1860 Hwy US 431. Public comments addressed a ditch at 802 Cobra Street and dogs at a Martin Road trailer park.

• Denied rezoning of 13883 Alabama Hwy 168 from B-2 to R-2 (unanimous no vote)
• Approved accounts payable totaling $782,702.69 (unanimous)
• Approved solicitation of bids for street paving (unanimous)
• Approved solicitation of bids for cleaning services at new recreation center (unanimous)
• Approved solicitation of bids for railroad materials for crossing rehab (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-1672 requesting passing lanes on Alabama Highway 69 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-1673 authorizing mayor to lease property at 1860 Hwy US 431 (unanimous)

City Council

The Boaz City Council approved accounts payable totaling $324,819.27, awarded a bid for a Ford F350 to Gilbert & Baugh Ford for $40,430.18, and awarded a bid for a downtown outdoor audio system to Shoal Creek Communications for $19,150.00. The council also adopted resolutions authorizing property acquisition accounts and appointing an additional municipal judge. A public hearing was scheduled for June 28, 2021, to consider rezoning property at 13883 Alabama Highway 168 from B-2 to R-2.

• Approved accounts payable vouchers totaling $324,819.27 for May 28–June 11, 2021.
• Awarded Bid No. 2021-05-109 for a Ford F350 4x2 to Gilbert & Baugh Ford for $40,430.18.
• Awarded Bid No. 2021-05-110 for a downtown outdoor audio system to Shoal Creek Communications for $19,150.00.
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-1670 authorizing use of certain accounts for property acquisition.
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-1671 appointing an additional Municipal Judge for the City of Boaz.
• Scheduled a public hearing for June 28, 2021, on a zoning change request for 13883 Alabama Highway 168.
• Appointed Rodney Frix to the Boaz Planning Commission with a term expiring 11/3/2025.

City Council

The Boaz City Council held a work session on June 14, 2021, with no formal votes or decisions. Department heads reported on police vehicle delivery, a fire engine needing replacement, railroad crossing repairs, job openings, and recreation programs. The meeting was informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at work session

City Council

The Boaz City Council unanimously approved accounts payable totaling $363,359.92, adopted two resolutions (2021-1666 and 2021-1667) for a multi-hazard mitigation plan and property acquisition at 1860 Hwy US 431, and authorized soliciting bids for an outdoor sound system, a basketball court cover, and an exterior sign for the new recreation center. All votes were 5-0. Public comments addressed a drainage issue at 802 Cobra Street, but no action was taken.

• Approved accounts payable totaling $363,359.92 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-1666 for the 2020 Marshall County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-1667 authorizing acquisition of property at 1860 Hwy US 431 (5-0)
• Approved solicitation of bids for an outdoor sound system in Downtown (5-0)
• Approved solicitation of bids for a basketball court cover (5-0)
• Approved solicitation of bids for an exterior sign for the new recreation center (5-0)

City Council

The Boaz City Council held a work session on May 24, 2021, to hear department head reports. No formal decisions or votes were made; the session was informational only. Topics included fire truck delivery, police vehicle repairs, street projects, and recreation center requests.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at work session

City Council

The Boaz City Council adopted a new zoning ordinance (Ordinance No. 2021-1154) but denied a separate rezoning request for property at 13595 Alabama Highway 168 owned by Randy Gilliland, which would have changed it from AG (Agricultural) to B-3 (General Business District). The council also approved a liquor license for Downtown Mini Martt, an agreement with ALDOT for a road project, and other resolutions. All votes were unanimous except the denied rezoning, which failed with all members voting no.

• Adopted new zoning ordinance (Ordinance No. 2021-1154) (6-0)
• Denied rezoning of 13595 Alabama Hwy 168 from AG to B-3 (Ordinance No. 2021-1153) (0-6)
• Approved Lounge Retail Liquor license for Navrratnna, LLC dba Downtown Mini Martt (Resolution No. 2021-1662) (6-0)
• Approved ALDOT agreement for SR-168 reduction from 4 to 3 lanes (Resolution No. 2021-1663) (6-0)
• Approved consultant agreement with Tyler L. Barnes Jr. for parks grants (Resolution No. 2021-1664) (6-0)
• Rescinded moratorium on business licenses in Hwy 431/168 Overlay District (Resolution No. 2021-1665) (6-0)
• Approved accounts payable totaling $959,255.60 (6-0)
• Approved solicitation of bids for 2022 F350 chassis cab for Street Department (6-0)

City Council

The Boaz City Council held a work session with no formal votes. Rick and Arlene Holland requested permission for a gated storage facility at 52 Hwy 431 or removal from the Hwy 431 Overlay District; the council discussed the request but took no action. Police Chief Josh Gaskin requested a metal building purchase, which Mayor Dyar deferred to a later decision. Department heads gave reports on fire, street, and parks projects.

• No formal votes taken; all items were discussion only
• Holland storage facility request discussed, no action
• Police metal building purchase deferred by Mayor
• Fire truck plans to be reviewed in Wisconsin
• Street department to bid new truck
• Railroad crossing refurbishment discussed
• Parallel 33 noise mitigation plans received

City Council

The Boaz City Council will consider approving over $1.5 million in accounts payable, several new hires, and appointments. They will also hold public hearings on May 10 for a new zoning ordinance and a request to rezone property at 13595 Alabama Highway 168 from agricultural to general business.

• Approve accounts payable totaling $1,578,383.05
• Public hearing on new zoning ordinance (May 10)
• Public hearing on rezoning 13595 Alabama Highway 168 to B-3
• Hire four new full-time employees (Magistrate, Parks worker, Police Officer, Jailer/Dispatcher)
• Appoint members to Planning Commission, Downtown Design Committee, and School Board

The Boaz City Council unanimously approved $1,578,383.05 in accounts payable, hired four full-time employees, and made several board appointments. It also adopted a resolution appointing an additional municipal judge and held an executive session on economic development. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved $1,578,383.05 in accounts payable (unanimous)
• Employed Kaylee Windsor as full-time Magistrate (unanimous)
• Employed Chris Saint as full-time Parks and Recreation Worker (unanimous)
• Employed Michael Turner Jr. as full-time Police Officer (unanimous)
• Employed Dakota Glen as full-time Jailer/Dispatcher (unanimous)
• Appointed Chris Alexander to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Ashley Greer to Downtown Design Committee (6-0, Greer abstained)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-1661 appointing additional Municipal Judge (unanimous)

City Council

The Boaz City Council is holding a work session on April 26, 2021, at the Boaz Senior Center. The agenda includes receiving reports from department heads and discussing the upcoming meeting agenda. No formal decisions are scheduled for this session.

• Department head reports
• Discussion of the meeting agenda

The Boaz City Council held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. They received the new Fire Department brush truck, which still needs installation and training before service. A May visit to the Pierce plant is scheduled for the new fire truck specifications, and an estimate is being prepared to upgrade weather sirens. Street paving and upcoming concerts at Old Mill Park were also discussed.

• Received new Fire Department brush truck (no vote)
• Scheduled May visit to Pierce plant for new fire truck specs (no vote)
• Working on estimate to upgrade weather sirens (no vote)

City Council

The Boaz City Council is meeting to consider adopting Resolution No. 2021-1660, which would impose a 90-day moratorium on issuing business licenses in the proposed Hwy 431 and Hwy 168 Overlay Districts. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest is procedural.

• Resolution No. 2021-1660: 90-day moratorium on business licenses in proposed Hwy 431 and Hwy 168 Overlay Districts

The Boaz City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2021-1660, imposing a 90-day moratorium on issuing business licenses in the proposed Hwy 431 and Hwy 168 Overlay Districts. The council also held an executive session on economic development and adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted amended agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-1660: 90-day moratorium on business licenses in Hwy 431/168 overlay districts (unanimous)
• Entered executive session at 9:35 am to discuss economic development (unanimous)
• Closed executive session at 9:53 am (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 9:54 am (voice vote)

City Council

The Boaz City Council will hold a public hearing on a finding that a building at 16 Pleasant Hill Cutoff Road is a public nuisance, and may adopt a resolution ordering its demolition. The council will also approve accounts payable totaling $189,393.83, award a lawn maintenance bid, and hire three part-time employees.

• Public hearing on unsafe building at 16 Pleasant Hill Cutoff Road
• Resolution No. 2021-1659 ordering demolition of building at 16 Pleasant Hill Cutoff Road
• Accounts payable totaling $189,393.83
• Resolution No. 2021-1658 awarding lawn maintenance bid to Robinson & Waldrop Landscape for $34,215.00 (plus $11,250.00 alternate)
• Employment of Kaleigh Tate and Chelsea Harris as part-time Library Assistants, and Luis Gutierrez as part-time Patrol Officer

The Boaz City Council unanimously approved all agenda items, including ordering the demolition of an unsafe building at 16 Pleasant Hill Cutoff Road and awarding a lawn maintenance contract. The council also approved accounts payable totaling $189,393.83 and hired three part-time employees. No public objections were raised during the public hearing on the building's condition.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-1659 ordering demolition of building at 16 Pleasant Hill Cutoff Road (unanimous)
• Awarded lawn maintenance bid to Robinson & Waldrop Landscape for $34,215.00 plus $11,250.00 alternate (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable totaling $189,393.83 (unanimous)
• Employed Kaleigh Tate as part-time Library Assistant (unanimous)
• Employed Chelsea Harris as part-time Library Assistant (unanimous)
• Employed Luis Gutierrez as part-time Patrol Officer (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda and minutes of March 22, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Boaz City Council is holding a work session to discuss a dirt bike issue raised by Christie Braswell, receive department head reports, and discuss the upcoming meeting agenda. No formal votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Christie Braswell – Dirt Bike Issue
• Department Head Reports
• Discuss Agenda

The Boaz City Council held a work session with no formal votes. They discussed a resident's complaint about her son being singled out for riding dirt bikes at Cowboy Church, with the city attorney explaining the noise ordinance violation. Department heads reported on paving, the new recreation center opening May 6, library hires, and police officer recruitment. The council also discussed a resolution for demolishing a property, with the attorney recommending approval.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during work session
• Discussed amending 30-year-old noise ordinance regarding dirt bikes
• Discussed paving Country Club area streets pending contractor availability
• Discussed opening new recreation center on May 6, 2021
• Discussed library night/weekend hours starting May 1, 2021
• Discussed hiring three new police officers in coming weeks
• Discussed Resolution No. 2021-1659 for property demolition, recommendation to pass

City Council

The Boaz City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution to issue a retail beer and table wine license to Victory Marketing LLC dba Sprint Mart 2323 at 1004 Highway 431. The council will also approve accounts payable totaling $579,193.45 and a change order for a construction project. Other items include reappointing a housing authority board member and noting city office closures for Good Friday.

• Public hearing and Resolution 2021-1656 for beer/wine license for Sprint Mart 2323 at 1004 Highway 431
• Approve accounts payable $579,193.45 (March 12-19, 2021)
• Resolution 2021-1657: Change Order No. 1 to Bid 2020-08-104 from Alabama Grading and Excavation, LLC for $34,857.00
• Reappointment of Todd Freshwater to Boaz Housing Authority Board (term to 4/18/2026)
• City offices closed April 2, 2021 for Good Friday (except Fire and Police)

The Boaz City Council unanimously approved a retail beer and table wine license for Victory Marketing LLC dba Sprint Mart 2323 at 1004 Highway 431, and approved a $34,857 change order for Alabama Grading and Excavation. The council also approved $579,193.45 in accounts payable vouchers and adopted the agenda and previous minutes. No public comments were made.

• Approved retail beer and table wine license for Sprint Mart 2323 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 to Bid No. 2020-08-104 for $34,857 (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable vouchers totaling $579,193.45 (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda for March 22, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of March 8, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Boaz City Council is holding a work session to discuss the purchase of NXTsoft cybersecurity software and receive reports from department heads. The agenda also includes discussion of the upcoming regular meeting agenda.

• Discussion of NXTsoft cybersecurity software purchase
• Department head reports
• Discussion of meeting agenda

The Boaz City Council held a work session on March 22, 2021, discussing the NXTsoft cyber security software presentation. Council members expressed concerns about the cost and lack of budget, but no formal action was taken. Department heads reported on various items, including the Weather Warn system installation, a grant application for generators, and railroad crossing repairs.

• Discussed NXTsoft cyber security software; no action taken
• Heard department head reports on Weather Warn system, generator grant, railroad crossings, and noise complaint
• Adjourned at 5:22 p.m.

City Council

The Boaz City Council is meeting to approve routine items including minutes, accounts payable totaling $223,687.38, and several resolutions. They will hold a public hearing on a federal transit grant application for senior transportation, and consider contracts for a phone system upgrade and sign changes. An ordinance amending the city's alcoholic beverage regulations is also on the agenda for adoption.

• Public hearing on Section 5310 federal transit grant for senior transportation
• Resolution 2021-1653: agreement with ALDOT for transit project financing
• Resolution 2021-1654: change orders to Trav-Ad Signs for $9,449.00
• Resolution 2021-1655: Farmers Telecommunications phone upgrade contract for $14,691.00
• Ordinance 2021-1152: amends alcoholic beverage ordinance

The Boaz City Council unanimously approved accounts payable totaling $223,687.38 and adopted resolutions for a Section 5310 transit project, sign change orders, and a phone system upgrade. It also passed an ordinance amending the alcoholic beverage regulations, with Council Members Ellis and Sims voting no. All other items passed unanimously.

• Adopted the agenda and minutes of the February 22, 2021 meeting.
• Opened and closed a public hearing for the Boaz Senior Center's Section 5310 funding application.
• Approved accounts payable vouchers totaling $223,687.38.
• Adopted Resolution 2021-1653 for a Section 5310 Transportation Assistance Project agreement.
• Adopted Resolution 2021-1654 approving change orders to Trav-Ad Signs for $9,449.00.
• Adopted Resolution 2021-1655 approving a phone system contract with Farmers Telecommunications for $14,691.00.
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-1152 amending the alcoholic beverage ordinance (4-2 vote, Ellis and Sims opposed).
• Adjourned at 6:13 pm.

City Council

The Boaz City Council is holding a work session to discuss agenda items, including a change order for an ADA-compliant inmate walkway and department head reports. The agenda also includes presentations from NXTsoft and a resident regarding a property on Christi Lane.

• ADA Compliant Inmate Walkway Change Order
• Presentation by NXTsoft (Starr Largin)
• Presentation by Riki Rager regarding 105 Christi Lane
• Department Head Reports

The Boaz City Council held a work session with no formal votes. They heard a cyber security presentation from NXTsoft, discussed a resident's noise complaint about motorcycles, reviewed a proposed brick agreement for the recreation center, and received department head reports. No binding decisions were made.

• No formal votes or decisions taken at work session
• Discussed NXTsoft cyber security services
• Reviewed noise complaint about motorcycles on Christi Lane
• Discussed proposed ACME Brick agreement for recreation center
• Heard department reports on paving, fire truck, and senior center

City Council

The Boaz City Council will hold a public hearing regarding alcohol licenses for Tre Ragazzi’s Italian Café. The council also plans to approve accounts payable totaling $1,228,309.10 and vote on several changes to city job descriptions.

• Public hearing for retail beer and wine licenses at 200 Elizabeth Street Suite 443
• Approval of accounts payable vouchers totaling $1,228,309.10
• Removal of 14 specific job descriptions from city records
• Approval of new job descriptions for Aquatics Coordinator and Cemetery/Mall Supervisor
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 2021-1152 regarding alcoholic beverage regulations

The Boaz City Council approved a retail beer and table wine license for Tre Ragazzi's Italian Café, adopted a resolution for the business license, and approved $1,228,309.10 in accounts payable. The council also removed 14 outdated job descriptions, added new ones for Aquatics Coordinator and Cemetery/Mall Supervisor, and authorized bidding for a new street department truck. An ordinance to amend the city's alcoholic beverage ordinance failed to pass on suspension of rules due to one dissenting vote, but was introduced for future consideration.

• Approved retail beer and table wine license for Tre Ragazzi's Italian Café (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-1652 for Tre Ragazzi's business license (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable totaling $1,228,309.10 (unanimous)
• Removed 14 job descriptions including Mayor Secretary, DARE Officer, and Dispatcher (unanimous)
• Approved new job description for Aquatics Coordinator 303 (unanimous)
• Approved new job description for Cemetery/Mall Supervisor 514 (unanimous)
• Failed to suspend rules for Ordinance 2021-1152 (5-1, Sims opposed)
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-1152 amending alcoholic beverage ordinance (4-2, Ellis and Sims opposed)

City Council

This is a work session agenda for the Boaz City Council. The agenda contains only two items: department head reports and a discussion of the agenda. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Department head reports
• Discussion of agenda

The Boaz City Council held a work session on February 22, 2021, with no formal votes or decisions. Department heads reported on ongoing projects, including a house fire investigation, the Bruce Road drainage project completion, and updates on the new zoning ordinance. The council discussed potential audible siren testing and pricing for a new siren in the Beulah Road area.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at work session
• Discussed potential audible siren testing and pricing for Beulah Road area siren
• Heard update on Bruce Road drainage project completion and pending curb/drainage work at Rustic Hills

City Council

The Boaz City Council will vote on routine items including approving accounts payable totaling $438,386.39, hiring a street department laborer, and declaring surplus vehicles. They will also consider several resolutions, including purchasing two 2021 Chevrolet Silverado trucks for $61,950.20 and approving a task order for an outlet center access road masterplan. A presentation from the Marshall County Convention and Visitors Bureau and a lease agreement with Tre Ragazzi's Boaz LLC are also on the agenda.

• Approve accounts payable totaling $438,386.39
• Purchase two 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for $61,950.20
• Approve Task Order No. 5 for The Kelley Group ($11,500) for outlet center access road masterplan
• Adopt Resolution No. 2021-1649 authorizing lease agreement with Kevin Napper of Tre Ragazzi's Boaz LLC
• Declare 2005 Ford pickup and two utility trailers as surplus

The Boaz City Council approved $438,386.39 in accounts payable, hired Junior Lankford as a full-time street department laborer, and adopted four resolutions: declaring surplus vehicles, authorizing a lease with Tre Ragazzi's Boaz LLC, purchasing two 2021 Chevrolet Silverados for $61,950.20, and approving a $11,500 masterplan task order for an outlet center access road. All votes were unanimous. The council also heard public comments about code enforcement and noise from Parallel 33, and held an executive session on economic development.

• Approved accounts payable totaling $438,386.39 (unanimous)
• Employed Junior Lankford as full-time Laborer for Street Department (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-1648 declaring surplus vehicles (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-1649 authorizing lease with Kevin Napper of Tre Ragazzi's Boaz LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-1650 authorizing purchase of two 2021 Chevrolet Silverados for $61,950.20 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-1651 approving $11,500 task order for outlet center access road masterplan (unanimous)
• Held executive session on potential economic development (unanimous)

City Council

The Boaz City Council is holding a work session to hear a presentation from Cody Andrews and Brent Fox regarding FirstNet/AT&T, receive reports from department heads, and discuss the upcoming regular meeting agenda. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled.

• FirstNet/AT&T presentation by Cody Andrews and Brent Fox
• Department head reports
• Discussion of the regular meeting agenda

City Council

The Boaz City Council is meeting to adopt the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year General Fund Budget, which projects $14,738,105.00 in total revenue. The council will also hold a public hearing and introduce a new zoning ordinance.

• Adoption of the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year General Fund Budget
• Purchase of a Pierce “Enforcer” pumper for $534,947.63
• $28,000 increase for Rustic Hills Subdivision project via Change Order No. 1
• $17,472.00 payment to Marshall County Health Department for vaccination clinic costs
• Approval of accounts payable totaling $1,438,537.10

The Boaz City Council unanimously approved the 2020-2021 fiscal year General Fund budget totaling $14,738,105 in revenue, and adopted Resolution 2021-1643 to purchase a new Pierce 'Enforcer' pumper fire truck for $534,947.63. The council also approved several other resolutions, including a change order for the Rustic Hills Subdivision project, a contribution to the Marshall County Health Department for a vaccination clinic, and financing for the fire truck. Two new jailer/dispatchers were hired for the police department.

• Adopted 2020-2021 General Fund budget with $14,738,105 revenue (unanimous)
• Approved $534,947.63 purchase of Pierce 'Enforcer' pumper fire truck (unanimous)
• Approved $28,000 change order for Rustic Hills Subdivision project (unanimous)
• Approved $17,472 contribution to Marshall County Health Department for vaccination clinic, conditional on other municipalities' participation (unanimous)
• Authorized financing of fire truck with principal amount of $534,947.63 (unanimous)
• Employed Brandon Hare as full-time Jailer/Dispatcher (unanimous)
• Employed Will Smith as full-time Jailer/Dispatcher (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable totaling $1,438,537.10 (unanimous)

City Council

The Boaz City Council will hold public hearings on a restaurant liquor license for Taqueria Mi Pueblito and a new zoning ordinance, then vote on resolutions for the license and a lease agreement. They will also approve accounts payable totaling $196,965.67 and hear reports, including a Planning Commission meeting on new subdivision regulations.

• Public hearing on alcohol license for Taqueria Mi Pueblito LLC at 2210 Hwy 431
• Public hearing on new zoning ordinance scheduled for January 25, 2021
• Resolution 2021-1641: approve Restaurant Retail Liquor license for Taqueria Mi Pueblito
• Resolution 2021-1642: authorize lease agreement with Boaz Gun and Pawn
• Accounts payable totaling $196,965.67

The Boaz City Council approved a Restaurant Retail Liquor license for Taqueria Mi Pueblito LLC at 2210 US Hwy 431, following a public hearing with no comments. The council also approved $196,965.67 in accounts payable vouchers and authorized a lease agreement with Boaz Gun and Pawn. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Restaurant Retail Liquor license for Taqueria Mi Pueblito (unanimous)
• Approved $196,965.67 in accounts payable vouchers (unanimous)
• Authorized lease agreement with Boaz Gun and Pawn (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda and minutes of December 21, 2020 meeting (unanimous)