Boaz public meetings in 2023
41 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Boaz City Council will vote on routine items including approval of minutes, department reports, and accounts payable totaling $510,627.59. Notable new business includes authorizing the purchase of a vacuum truck and sweeper for $260,704, appointing a council representative to the school board, and accepting a councilmember's resignation.
- Approve accounts payable voucher totaling $510,627.59
- Purchase VacPack-09.23 and 2023 Freightliner M2 106 from Vacuum Truck Sales & Service for $260,704
- Appoint Matt Brannon as Council Representative to Boaz City School Board
- Accept resignation of Councilmember Josh Greer (Place 2) and declare vacancy
- Approve four change orders for McKee Project No. 22-114 totaling $34,037.18
City Council
This is a procedural work session, not a voting meeting. The council will hear department head reports and discuss the agenda for an upcoming regular council meeting. Public comments will be taken before adjournment.
- Department head reports
- Discussion of council meeting agenda
- Public comments period
City Council
The Boaz City Council will meet to approve monthly reports and various new business items. Key actions include appointing a school board representative and authorizing a $260,704.00 equipment purchase.
- Approve $29,937.19 in accounts payable
- Reappoint three members to the Zoning Board of Adjustments
- Appoint Matt Brannon to the Boaz City School Board
- Service agreement with Battles Tree Service for maintenance
- $260,704.00 purchase of VacPack and Freightliner equipment
City Council
The Boaz City Council is holding a work session to receive department head reports and discuss the agenda for an upcoming council meeting. Public comments will be taken. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on this agenda.
- Department head reports
- Discussion of council meeting agenda
- Public comments
City Council
The Boaz City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone 801 Bethsaida Road from R-1 to B-3, and will vote on accounts payable totaling $890,082.55. The council will also consider a one-time pay raise for employees, a track loader purchase, and appointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustments.
- Public hearing and ordinance to rezone 801 Bethsaida Road from R-1 to B-3
- Approve accounts payable voucher totaling $890,082.55
- Purchase Kubota SVL97-2HFC Track Loader for $70,050.85 and bucket for $2,400
- One-time pay raise: net $250 for full-time, net $175 for part-time employees
- Appoint Caleb Liverett and Adam Rhoden to Zoning Board of Adjustments
City Council
This is a routine work session of the Boaz City Council. The council will hear department head reports and discuss the agenda for an upcoming council meeting. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled.
- Department head reports
- Discussion of council meeting agenda
City Council
The Boaz City Council will consider adopting the FY2023-2024 General Fund budget totaling $17,566,648.18 in revenue and $15,980,569.36 in expenses, along with a $5 million Street Improvement Fund budget. The council will also vote on resolutions to purchase a 2024 Ford Expedition for $56,165, declare surplus property, and approve a lease agreement with Priscilla's Pizzeria. A public hearing is scheduled for November 27 to consider a zoning change for 801 Bethsaida Road from R-1 to B-3.
- Adopt FY2023-2024 General Fund budget: $17,566,648.18 revenue, $15,980,569.36 expenses
- Adopt FY2023-2024 Street Improvement Fund budget: $5,000,000 expenditures, including $4,500,000 for Boaz Commons Development
- Resolution 2023-1771: purchase 2024 Ford Expedition from Stivers Ford Lincoln for $56,165
- Resolution 2023-1772: lease agreement with Nayeli S. Ojeda of Priscilla's Pizzeria, LLC
- Public hearing Nov 27: zoning change for 801 Bethsaida Road from R-1 to B-3
City Council
The Boaz City Council is holding a work session to receive department head reports and discuss the upcoming council meeting agenda. The agenda contains no specific action items, only routine procedural matters.
- Department head reports
- Discussion of council meeting agenda
- Public comments
City Council
The Boaz City Council will vote on several resolutions and an ordinance, including awarding a $519,644 contract for courtroom renovation, approving $386,329.72 in accounts payable, and adopting a resolution on council meeting attendance. The agenda also includes a public hearing notice for a zoning change request at 801 Bethsaida Road, and a resolution to transfer three bridges from Marshall County.
- Award Bid No. 2023-08-120 to Complete Construction, LLC for courtroom renovation at $519,644
- Approve accounts payable totaling $386,329.72
- Adopt Resolution 2023-1765 for architect services for ball park concession stand renovations at 204 Collier Street
- Public hearing Nov 2 for zoning change from R-1 to B-3 at 801 Bethsaida Road
- Adopt Resolution 2023-1767 requiring council meeting attendance with penalties
City Council
The Boaz City Council is holding a work session with department head reports and an executive session to discuss general reputation and character and future economic development. The council will also discuss the agenda for the upcoming council meeting. Public comments will be heard.
- Executive session on economic development
- Department head reports
- Discussion of council meeting agenda
- Public comments
City Council
The Boaz City Council will vote on routine items including accounts payable totaling $432,040.80, a resolution amending sales/use/rental tax distributions, and several change orders for city projects. They will also consider purchasing a new server for City Hall and appointing a member to the Water and Sewer Commission. Department reports for September will be presented.
- Approve accounts payable voucher of $432,040.80
- Adopt Resolution 2023-1760 amending sales, use, and rental tax distribution
- Approve change orders totaling $13,476.48 for Trav-Ad Signs (Bid 2020-11-107)
- Authorize $10,744.88 purchase of Dell PowerEdge R750XS server for City Hall
- Approve $41,087.60 change order to Whitaker Contracting for City Wide Paving
City Council
The Boaz City Council is holding a work session with department head reports, an executive session on reputation and character and future economic development, and a discussion of the upcoming council meeting agenda. Public comments will be heard. The agenda is mostly procedural with no specific action items listed.
- Executive session to discuss general reputation and character and future economic development
- Department head reports
- Discussion of council meeting agenda
- Public comments
City Council
The Boaz City Council will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal by Dr. Mark L. Turk to rezone two lots in the Hospital Heights Extension from R-1 residential to B-2 commercial for a medical office. The Planning Commission previously denied the request. The council will also vote on accounts payable, two server purchases, and a construction change order.
- Public hearing on appeal to rezone lots 11 & 12 of Hospital Heights Extension from R-1 to B-2 for medical office
- Approve accounts payable totaling $832,972.02
- Introduce Ordinance No. 2023-1177 for the rezoning
- Adopt Resolution No. 2023-1758 to purchase servers for library ($5,474.60) and fire department ($4,597.04)
- Adopt Resolution No. 2023-1759 for Change Order No. 1 reducing contract price to $331,726.40
City Council
This is a procedural work session with no voting items. The council will hear department head reports and discuss the agenda for the upcoming regular council meeting. Public comments will be taken before adjournment.
- Department head reports
- Discussion of council meeting agenda
- Public comments period
City Council
The Boaz City Council will hold a public hearing on September 25, 2023, to consider an appeal by Dr. Mark L. Turk, O.D., to rezone lots 11 & 12 of the Hospital Heights Extension from R-1 to B-2 for a medical office. The council will also consider approving accounts payable of $188,441.90, appointing a new Place 4 councilmember, and receiving reports from city departments. The agenda includes a Downtown Design Committee meeting to review a building modification application.
- Public hearing on September 25 for rezoning appeal by Dr. Mark L. Turk for lots 11 & 12, Hospital Heights Extension, from R-1 to B-2
- Approve accounts payable voucher totaling $188,441.90
- Appoint Councilmember Place 4 for remainder of term
- Downtown Design Committee to review application for 102 South Main Street: new windows, 8'x8' sign, paint top half black
- Receive August 2023 reports from Fire, Street, Police, Parks and Recreation, and Public Library
City Council
This is a work session of the Boaz City Council, where members will receive department head reports and discuss the agenda for an upcoming council meeting. Public comments will be heard. No formal decisions are scheduled; the session is primarily preparatory.
- Department head reports
- Discussion of council meeting agenda
- Public comments
City Council
The Boaz City Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct a public hearing on Dr. Mark L. Turk's appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of his rezoning request. The council will also consider introducing Ordinance No. 2023-1177 to rezone lots 11 and 12 of Hospital Heights Extension from R-1 to B-2 for a medical office. The meeting includes standard procedural items like approval of minutes and public comments.
- Public hearing on appeal of Planning Commission denial of rezoning for Dr. Mark L. Turk's property at 2378 US Hwy 431
- Introduction of Ordinance No. 2023-1177 to rezone lots 11 & 12 of Hospital Heights Extension from R-1 to B-2
- Property to be used for medical office and ancillary uses with access off Hwy 431
- Next regular council meeting scheduled for September 11, 2023
City Council
The Boaz City Council is holding a work session to receive department head reports, discuss the upcoming council meeting agenda, and hold an executive session to discuss the name and character of an individual. Public comments will be heard. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed.
- Department head reports
- Discussion of council meeting agenda
- Executive session on individual's name and character
City Council
The Boaz City Council will hold two public hearings on rezoning requests: one from Keith and Darla Lasseter to change zoning at 106 N. McCleskey St. from B-2 to B-1, and an appeal from Dr. Mark L. Turk to rezone lots 11 & 12 of Hospital Heights Extension from R-1 to B-2. The council will also vote on accounts payable totaling $606,050.78, introduce an ordinance for Dr. Turk's rezoning, and consider several resolutions including engineering contracts for street projects.
- Public hearing for Lasseter rezoning request at 106 N. McCleskey St. from B-2 to B-1
- Public hearing for Dr. Turk's appeal to rezone lots 11 & 12 of Hospital Heights Extension from R-1 to B-2
- Approve accounts payable totaling $606,050.78
- Introduce Ordinance No. 2023-1177 to rezone Dr. Turk's property
- Adopt Resolution No. 2023-1750 for $48,433.00 engineering design for Boaz Street Paving Project FY 2024
City Council
The Boaz City Council is holding a work session to receive department head reports, discuss the upcoming council meeting agenda, and enter an executive session to discuss future economic development and the name and character of individuals. Public comments will be heard. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific action items listed.
- Department Head Reports
- Discussion of Council Meeting Agenda
- Executive Session on future economic development and individual(s) name/character
City Council
The Boaz City Council will hold a public hearing on August 14 to consider Dr. Mark L. Turk's appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a rezoning request for two lots on Hospital Heights Extension. The council will also vote on accounts payable, a surplus property resolution, and a change order for a construction project.
- Public hearing Aug 14 on rezoning lots 11 & 12 Hospital Heights Extension from R-1 to B-2 for medical office
- Approve accounts payable $435,684.59
- Resolution 2023-1748 authorizing sale/disposal of surplus city property
- Resolution 2023-1749 approving Change Order COR-9 for $32,470.23 (Bennett Building/McKee Project)
City Council
The Boaz City Council is holding a work session to discuss the upcoming council meeting agenda and receive department head reports. Public comments will be taken. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.
- Department head reports
- Discussion of council meeting agenda
- Public comments
City Council
The Boaz City Council will consider adopting Ordinance No. 2023-1175 to rezone 465 Gold Kist Street from R-1 to R-3, allowing a duplex. They will also approve accounts payable totaling $373,176.47 and receive department reports for June 2023.
- Adopt Ordinance No. 2023-1175 rezoning 465 Gold Kist Street from R-1 to R-3
- Approve accounts payable voucher totaling $373,176.47
- Receive June 2023 reports from Fire, Street, Police, Parks and Recreation, Senior Center, and Public Library
- Approve minutes from June 26, 2023 work session and council meeting
City Council
This is a routine work session of the Boaz City Council. The council will hear department head reports and discuss the agenda for an upcoming regular council meeting. Public comments will be taken. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.
- Department head reports
- Discussion of council meeting agenda
- Public comments
City Council
The Boaz City Council is holding a work session to discuss the upcoming council meeting agenda and receive department head reports. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed.
- Department Head Reports
- Discussion of Council Meeting Agenda
City Council
The Boaz City Council will hold two public hearings: one on Brett Keller's request to rezone 465 Gold Kist Street from R-1 to R-3 to build a duplex, and another on amending the zoning ordinance to add an appeal process for Planning Commission decisions. The council will also consider approving accounts payable totaling $247,094.34, adopting updated job descriptions and standard operating procedures, and introducing ordinances related to the rezoning and zoning amendment.
- Public hearing: Rezone 465 Gold Kist Street from R-1 to R-3 for a duplex (Ordinance No. 2023-1175)
- Public hearing: Amend Zoning Ordinance 2021-1154 to add appeal process for Commission decisions (Ordinance No. 2023-1176)
- Approve accounts payable voucher June 9-15, 2023 totaling $247,094.34
- Adopt updated job description for Personnel Director
- Adopt updated Boaz Correctional Facility and Police Department Standard Operating Procedures
City Council
The Boaz City Council is holding a work session to discuss the agenda for an upcoming council meeting and receive reports from department heads. Public comments will also be heard. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed.
- Department head reports
- Discussion of council meeting agenda
- Public comments
City Council
The Boaz City Council will meet to approve minutes, accounts payable totaling $522,822.42, a street striping contract, and a Legacy Commission reappointment. The agenda also announces several upcoming Planning Commission public hearings on zoning ordinance amendments, rezonings, and a subdivision plat, which the council will discuss.
- Approve accounts payable voucher May 4-12, 2023 totaling $522,822.42
- Adopt Resolution No. 2023-1744 authorizing J.C. Cheek contractor to stripe Martin Street, Old Crossville, and Gilbreath for $25,680.00
- Reappoint Bruce Sanford to Boaz Legacy Commission term expiring 05/27/2027
- Planning Commission hearing June 1: zoning ordinance amendment on appeal procedures (Section 11.02.03)
- Planning Commission hearings June 1 & 8: rezonings for duplex/townhouse projects and Dogwood Farms II subdivision
City Council
The Boaz City Council will hold a public hearing and consider amendments to the zoning ordinance covering building materials for duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes, a 900-square-foot minimum living space, and fence height limits. The council will also introduce four related ordinances, approve accounts payable of $92,571.95, and appoint a school board member.
- Public hearing on zoning amendments for building materials, minimum 900 sq ft living space, and fence heights
- Introduce Ordinances 2023-1168 through 2023-1171 to amend zoning sections
- Approve accounts payable totaling $92,571.95
- Appoint Boaz City School Board member with term expiring 04/26/2028
- Mayor to appoint Jason Proctor to Planning Commission
City Council
The Boaz City Council will vote on routine items including accounts payable totaling $303,090.75, appointing Jacob Millican as Municipal Judge for two years, approving a $77,138.00 change order for the McKee Project due to unforeseen conditions, and purchasing a Schulte SMR-800 skid-steer windrower/landscape rake for $14,655.67. The agenda also includes public comments and mayor's comments on reappointments to the Planning Commission.
- Approve accounts payable vouchers totaling $303,090.75
- Adopt Resolution 2023-1740 appointing Jacob Millican as Municipal Judge for two years
- Adopt Resolution 2023-1741 approving Change Order COR2 for $77,138.00 for McKee Project No. 22-114
- Adopt Resolution 2023-1742 authorizing purchase of Schulte SMR-800 for $14,655.67 for Street Department
- Reappoint David Wallace and Harold Johnson, appoint Steven Bates to Planning Commission
City Council
This is a work session agenda with no specific action items listed. The council will hear department head reports and discuss the agenda for an upcoming council meeting. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Department head reports
- Discussion of council meeting agenda
City Council
The Boaz City Council will meet to approve a routine agenda, including the accounts payable voucher totaling $615,989.60 for March 10-17, 2023. The meeting also includes adoption of prior minutes and public comment periods. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Approve accounts payable voucher totaling $615,989.60
- Adopt minutes from March 13, 2023 work session and council meeting
- Public comments and mayor's comments periods
City Council
The Boaz City Council is holding a work session with one substantive item: entering an executive session to discuss future economic development. The meeting also includes public comments and adjournment. No decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Enter into Executive Session to discuss future Economic Development
City Council
The Boaz City Council will hold a public hearing and consider authorizing up to $11.5 million in Series 2023-A warrants and $1.5 million in Series 2023-B warrants for capital improvements, including the Boaz Commons project, recreational upgrades, and improvements to the former outlet property. The council will also vote on an ordinance authorizing the warrants, approve accounts payable of $249,921.72, and consider a resolution to negotiate for two rotary cutters after no bids were received.
- Public hearing and ordinance to issue up to $11.5M (Series 2023-A) and $1.5M (Series 2023-B) general obligation warrants
- Approve accounts payable totaling $249,921.72 for Feb 24–Mar 3, 2023
- Resolution to negotiate with a supplier for 2 Brown 672HD-D Rotary Cutters (no bids received)
- Presentations to Police and Fire Departments by Senator Clay Scofield and Representative Brock Colvin
- Adopt minutes from Feb 27, 2023 work session and council meeting
City Council
The Boaz City Council will hold a public hearing on issuing up to $13 million in general obligation warrants to finance the Boaz Commons Project, recreational improvements, and other capital projects. The council will also consider a rezoning request for a duplex, approve a $364,305 emergency repair contract, and handle routine business.
- Public hearing on Series 2023-A ($11.5M) and Series 2023-B ($1.5M) warrants for Boaz Commons and other improvements
- Rezoning request for 465 Gold Kist Street from R-1 to R-3 for a duplex (public hearing March 2)
- Award $364,305 bid to Alabama Grading & Excavation for Elder Street and Emory Avenue emergency repair
- Approve accounts payable totaling $802,275.06
- Reappoint Bobby Weathers to Industrial Development Board
City Council
This is a routine council work session with no votes or decisions listed. The council will hear department head reports and discuss the agenda for an upcoming regular council meeting. Public comments are also scheduled.
- Department head reports
- Discussion of council meeting agenda
- Public comments period
City Council
The Boaz City Council is meeting to consider amending the zoning ordinance to require Planning Commission approval for low-intensity institutional uses in residential districts, along with approving accounts payable and authorizing bids for paving and emergency repairs. The agenda also includes routine reports from city departments and a public hearing on the zoning change.
- Public hearing and ordinance to amend Table 3-1 of Zoning Ordinance 2021-1154, changing institutional low-intensity use from permitted by right to conditional use in all residential districts
- Approve accounts payable totaling $426,755.94 for January 20 through February 7, 2023
- Adopt Ordinance No. 2023-1166 preliminarily authorizing General Obligation Warrants
- Approve solicitation of bids for City Wide Paving
- Approve solicitation of bids for Elder St. and Emory Ave. Emergency Repair
City Council
The Boaz City Council is holding a work session to receive department head reports and discuss the agenda for an upcoming council meeting. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and preparation only.
- Department head reports
- Discussion of council meeting agenda
City Council
The Boaz City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to approve a restaurant retail liquor license for Hotrods Bar and Grill at 501 Elizabeth Street. The council will also approve accounts payable totaling $755,322.73 and recognize the Boaz High School Men's Swim Team.
- Public hearing and Resolution No. 2023-1737 for a 020-Restaurant Retail Liquor license for Hotrods Bar and Grill LLC at 501 Elizabeth Street, Suite 1
- Accounts payable voucher totaling $755,322.73 for January 6-13, 2023
- Proclamation recognizing Boaz High School Men's Swim Team
- Approval of minutes from January 9, 2023 meetings
City Council
The Boaz City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to place a $7,786.01 lien on a property at 16 Pleasant Hill Cutoff Road for demolition costs. The council will also vote on several resolutions, including authorizing the purchase of a grapple truck for $191,823.95 and increasing the monthly garbage pickup fee to $14.56. Additionally, they will approve accounts payable totaling $405,773.99 and receive department reports for December 2022.
- Public hearing and resolution for $7,786.01 lien on 16 Pleasant Hill Cutoff Road for demolition costs
- Resolution 2023-1735: purchase PAC-MAC KBF-20H-HJ grapple truck from Ingram Equipment for $191,823.95
- Resolution 2023-1736: increase household garbage pickup fee to $14.56 per month
- Approve accounts payable voucher totaling $405,773.99
- Resolution 2022-1734: allow reimbursement of expenditures per Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2
City Council
The Boaz City Council is holding a work session to receive department head reports and discuss the upcoming council meeting agenda. The agenda contains no specific action items, only routine procedural items.
- Department Head Reports
- Discussion of Council Meeting Agenda