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Chelsea public meetings in 2023

34 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 21, 2023

Planning Commission

Chelsea Planning Commission to consider multiple rezoning requests

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding three different rezoning requests. The commission will also receive a final plat submission for Smith’s Addition to Highway 39.

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Tue Dec 19, 2023

City Council

Council to declare surplus property, approve MOU and engineering services

The Chelsea City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including declaring property as surplus, authorizing the mayor to sign a memorandum of understanding with E-Footprints Partners, LLC, and approving an engineering services agreement for the FY2024 TAAP project. The council will also make appointments to the Tree Commission and Parks & Rec Board, and approve the city's bills.

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Tue Dec 5, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on liquor license, road resurfacing, property purchase

The Chelsea City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including approving a liquor license for a local store, authorizing a road resurfacing agreement with Shelby County, and purchasing real property. They will also approve minutes, bills, and hear a mayor's report.

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Mon Nov 27, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review three rezone requests

The Chelsea Planning Commission will meet to receive three separate requests to change the zoning designations of specific properties. These requests involve land use changes for parcels on County Road 32 & 51, Highway 280, and Old Highway 280.

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Tue Nov 21, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on HCI Chelsea incentive, annexation, appointments

The Chelsea City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including an economic development incentive for HCI CHELSEA, LLC, a managed print services agreement, and the disposal of surplus property. They will also hold a public hearing on the incentive, vote on an annexation request for property on Salser Lane, and make appointments to the Library Board and Board of Zoning Adjustment.

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Tue Nov 7, 2023

City Council

Council to consider annexation, ABC license, and board appointments

The Chelsea City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including an ABC license for a local store, appointments to the Planning Commission, a new Board of Adjustment, and a 20-acre annexation. They will also approve minutes, bills, and hear a proclamation.

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Mon Oct 23, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to vote on Melrose Landing Phase 2 final plat

The Chelsea Planning Commission will consider three items: a final plat for Melrose Landing Phase 2 (continued from September), a final plat for a community pool, and an amendment to the Chelsea Park master plan. The commission will also approve minutes from the September meeting.

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Tue Oct 17, 2023

City Council

Council to award education grants to four Chelsea schools

The Chelsea City Council is meeting to consider awarding education grant funds to four local schools, appoint a Planning Commission member, and approve city bills. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and the mayor's report.

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Tue Oct 3, 2023

City Council

Council to fill vacancy, declare surplus property, approve bills

The Chelsea City Council is meeting to consider two resolutions: one to fill a vacancy in Council Place #4 and another to declare property surplus and authorize its disposal. They will also approve the city's bills to be paid. The agenda includes standard items like approval of minutes and a community forum.

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Tue Sep 19, 2023

City Council

Council to adopt FY24 budget and DIRECTV addendum

The Chelsea City Council is meeting to consider several routine items, including approving minutes from prior meetings, a resolution to authorize the mayor to sign a second addendum to an agreement with DIRECTV, LLC, and a resolution to adopt the FY24 annual budget and holiday calendar. The council will also approve city bills to be paid. No other substantive business is listed.

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Tue Sep 5, 2023

City Council

Council to declare property surplus, accept audit, fill vacancy

The Chelsea City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including declaring property as surplus for disposal, accepting the FY22 municipal audit, and acknowledging a resignation to create a vacancy in Place #4. They will also approve minutes, bills, and a proclamation for Constitution Week.

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✓ Decided: Chelsea City Council declares Place #4 vacancy and approves equipment purchase

The City Council declared a vacancy in council Place #4 and conducted interviews for candidates. The council also approved the purchase of an electric scissor lift and accepted the FY22 Municipal Audit Report.

Mon Aug 28, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review two subdivision requests

The Chelsea Planning Commission will consider two subdivision requests: a final plat for Eagle Farms to divide a 4.6-acre parcel into four residential lots, and a preliminary plat for Chelsea Park 21st Sector Phase 3. The meeting will also include approval of the July 24, 2023 minutes.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves two residential plat requests

The Planning Commission approved a final plat to divide a parcel into four residential lots and a preliminary plat for Phase 3 of Chelsea Park. Both approvals were subject to the City Engineer's recommendation letter dated August 24.

Tue Aug 15, 2023

City Council

Council to hold public hearing on Highway 69 rezoning

The Chelsea City Council will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for property at 1040 Highway 69, changing it from E-1 to R-2. The council will also consider several resolutions, including donations, surplus property disposal, and the FY2024 transportation plan, plus approve bills.

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✓ Decided: Chelsea City Council approves transportation plan and several donations

The City Council adopted the FY2024 Annual Transportation Plan and authorized donations to 3R Rodeo and Chelsea High School. The council also declared certain property as surplus for disposal. Councilmember Tiffany Bittner announced she will vacate her seat effective August 18, 2023.

Tue Aug 1, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on moratorium and garbage collection bid

The Chelsea City Council is meeting to consider two resolutions: one to enact a moratorium on certain business licenses and building permits, and another to authorize the mayor to accept a bid for residential garbage collection and curbside recycling services. They will also approve minutes, bills, and hear a community forum.

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✓ Decided: Chelsea City Council enacts moratorium on warehouse storage unit permits

The City Council approved a moratorium on certain business licenses and building permits for warehouse storage unit buildings. The council also awarded the residential garbage collection and curbside recycling contract to Republic Services.

Mon Jul 24, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hear Eagle Farms rezone request for 2.41 acres on Hwy 69

The Chelsea Planning Commission is meeting to approve minutes and hold a public hearing on a rezone request. The request, submitted by Joseph & Kayla Williams, seeks to change zoning for a 2.41-acre lot at 1040 Highway 69 from E-1 (Single Family Estate) to R-2 (Single Family). The commission will discuss and potentially decide on this request.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends modified rezone for Eagle Farms

The Planning Commission reviewed a rezone request for property at 1040 Highway 69. The owner modified the request to R-1 zoning. The Commission voted to recommend this modified request to the City Council.

Tue Jul 18, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on $1.47M high school grandstand contract

The Chelsea City Council will consider a resolution to accept a $1,473,871 proposal from TOADVINE for the Chelsea High School grandstands and pressbox, and authorize a 30% payment to order materials. The council will also approve the agenda, minutes from the July 11 meeting, and pay city bills. A community forum is scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $1.47M for Chelsea High School grandstands and press box

The City Council approved a proposal for high school athletic facilities and a sidewalk project. The Mayor was also authorized to sign a cooperation agreement for the Shelby County Urban County Program.

Tue Jul 11, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on grants, retiree bonus, Juneteenth holiday, IT services, streets, property purchase

The Chelsea City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and an ordinance. Key items include awarding education grant funds, authorizing a one-time retiree bonus, approving Juneteenth as a city holiday, accepting a managed IT services proposal, accepting streets in Chelsea Park, authorizing the mayor to purchase real property, and a second reading of an ordinance on public gathering restrictions. The council will also approve minutes and bills.

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✓ Decided: Chelsea City Council approves IT services contract and new city holiday

The City Council approved several resolutions, including a managed IT provider contract and the addition of Juneteenth as a city holiday. The council also authorized the purchase of real property and awarded an education grant to Chelsea Middle School.

Mon Jun 26, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider rezoning, subdivisions, and site plan

The Chelsea Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider several development-related items, including a rezoning request, two subdivision plats, a resurvey, and a site plan review. The agenda includes a public hearing on the Eagle Farms rezoning and a continuation of the Shaw Resurvey case from the previous meeting.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves multiple final plats and site plans

The Planning Commission approved final plats for Chelsea Park and Mason Subdivision, as well as a site plan for Big Drip Car Wash. A resurvey request for Shaw Drive was approved, and a rezone request for Eagle Farms was scheduled for a future hearing.

Tue Jun 20, 2023

City Council

Council to hold public hearing on OMRI Sports rezoning at 9271 Old Highway 280

The Chelsea City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a rezoning request for a 2-acre property at 9271 Old Highway 280, proposed by Andrew Hill of OMRI Sports. The council will also vote on several resolutions, including awarding education funds to booster clubs and accepting a quote for Phase II at the Highway 11 Sports Complex. An ordinance to establish public gathering restrictions will be introduced. The agenda includes standard items like approval of minutes and bills.

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✓ Decided: Chelsea City Council approves rezoning for OMRI Sports and a one-time city holiday

The City Council approved a rezoning request for a property on Old Highway 280 and designated July 3, 2023, as a one-time city holiday. The council also awarded education funds to high school booster clubs and approved quotes for sports complex and access system projects.

Tue Jun 6, 2023

City Council

Council to consider four resolutions including water main donation and liquor license

The Chelsea City Council is meeting to consider four proposed resolutions, including authorizing a donation of interest in Highway 49 Water Main Improvements, declaring property surplus for sale, approving an ABC restaurant retail liquor license, and supporting the Back to School Sales Tax Holiday Weekend. The council will also approve minutes, pay bills, and hold a community forum.

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✓ Decided: Council approves liquor license and water main interest donation

The City Council approved a retail liquor license for Dos Botellas Mexican Restaurant and authorized the donation of interest in Highway 49 Water Main Improvements to the Shelby County Commission. The council also declared certain property as surplus for sale and supported the 'Back to School' Sales Tax Holiday Weekend.

Mon May 22, 2023

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends approval of OMRI Sports rezone request

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a rezone request at 9271 Old Highway 280 and approved three final plats and site plans. One resurvey case was continued to June 26, 2023, to allow for more information on utilities and fire protection.

Tue May 16, 2023

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approves 40-acre rezoning request off Highway 11

The City Council approved a rezoning request for approximately 40 acres from Rural-Residential to Planned Mixed Use District. The council also approved a TASP application for streetscape improvements and funds for a high school video board.

Mon Apr 24, 2023

Planning Commission

Commission reviews rezone for 40-acre Highlands property and OMRI Sports site

The Chelsea Planning Commission will vote on four development cases, including a request to rezone 40 acres near the Highlands entrance from R-R to PMD. The agenda also includes a rezone and final plat for OMRI Sports at 9271 Old Highway 280 and a site plan review for Mavis Tire Supply at 501 Chelsea Crossroads. The meeting begins with the approval of the March 27, 2023 minutes.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends Highlands rezoning to City Council

The Planning Commission recommended a rezoning request for the Highlands property and approved a site plan for Mavis Tire Supply. A rezoning request for OMRI Sports was received and scheduled for a public hearing, while its final plat was withdrawn.

Tue Apr 18, 2023

City Council

Council to assume streets in Emerald Parc, reappoint library board member

The Chelsea City Council is meeting to consider two resolutions: one to reappoint a Library Board member and another to assume responsibility for streets in the Emerald Parc Subdivision. They will also approve the city's bills and hear a mayor's report with proclamations for Child Abuse Prevention and Foster Care months.

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Tue Apr 4, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on fire mutual aid, signage, field upgrades, batting cage

The Chelsea City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including joining a statewide fire chiefs mutual aid consortium, accepting quotes for new signage at the Senior Citizen Lodge and baseball field improvements at the Highway 47 Athletic Complex, and authorizing an agreement with Shelby County Board of Education for a covered batting cage at Chelsea High School. The council will also approve minutes, bills, and hear a proclamation for Fair Housing Month.

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✓ Decided: Chelsea City Council approves fire mutual aid agreement and senior lodge signage

The City Council authorized the Mayor to enter into a fire chiefs mutual aid agreement and approved a quote for new signage at the Chelsea Senior Citizen Lodge. The council also awarded education grant funds to FOES and declared April 2023 as Fair Housing Month.

Mon Mar 27, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider rezoning 40 acres near Highlands

The Chelsea Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request to rezone approximately 40 acres across Highway 11 from the Highlands entrance (3191 Oakridge Way) from R-R to PMD, along with a related master plan amendment. The commission will also review a preliminary plat for a 118-lot subdivision and a site plan for a business. These are items the commission is deciding on at this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves Pine Ridge plat and Diamond Motors site plan

The Commission reapproved the Pine Ridge Preliminary Plat and approved the Diamond Motors, LLC site plan. A request to amend the Highlands Master Plan and rezone was tabled due to the absence of a representative.

Tue Mar 21, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on surplus property, school grants, and police vehicle purchase

The Chelsea City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including declaring property as surplus, awarding education grant funds to local schools, purchasing a 2023 Ford Expedition for the police department, and authorizing an agreement with Shelby County Schools for a gymnasium project. The council will also approve minutes and pay bills.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves education grants and police vehicle purchase

The City Council approved education grant funds for Forest Oaks Elementary and Chelsea High School. The council also authorized the purchase of a 2023 Ford Expedition for the police department and declared certain property as surplus for disposal or donation.

Tue Mar 7, 2023

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council authorizes Opioid Settlement participation and education grants

The City Council approved the Mayor's participation in the Opioid Settlement and awarded Chelsea Education Grant Funds to four local schools. The Council also authorized agreements for a Hwy 280 resurfacing project and declared non-functional weather sirens as surplus.

Mon Feb 27, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review Highlands master plan amendment and rezoning

The Chelsea Planning Commission will consider several property requests, including a master plan amendment and rezoning for the Highlands subdivision, a subdivision resurvey, a zoning verification, a site plan review, and an informal building material review. These are the main items of business for the meeting.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves site plan for Scooter's and family subdivision

The Planning Commission approved a site plan for Scooter's on Atchison Parkway and a family subdivision resurvey on Highway 32. A zoning verification for 23 Baron Drive was also approved. The commission received a rezone request for the Highlands area and scheduled a public hearing for March 27, 2023.

Tue Feb 21, 2023

City Council

Council to consider four annexations and surplus property resolution

The Chelsea City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a resolution to declare property surplus and dispose of it, and four proposed ordinances to annex properties along Highway 32 in Columbiana. The council will also approve minutes, hear the mayor's report, and pay city bills.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves four property annexations on Highway 32

The City Council approved four separate annexation requests for properties located on Highway 32 in Columbiana. The council also authorized the disposal of surplus property and approved city bill payments.

Tue Feb 7, 2023

City Council

Chelsea Council to vote on annexation, HR contracts

The Chelsea City Council is meeting to consider several items, including two consulting contracts for human resources services and a proposed annexation of about 36 acres off Highway 11. The council will also approve minutes, bills, and hold a community forum.

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✓ Decided: Chelsea City Council approves annexation of 36 acres off Highway 11

The City Council approved an annexation request for approximately 36 acres of property. The council also authorized agreements for staffing, performance appraisal, and compensation analyses. City bills were approved for payment.

Mon Jan 23, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider Chelsea Park master plan amendment

The Chelsea Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and consider a request by Chelsea Park Holding, LLC to amend the master plan for the Chelsea Park development, which contains 2,589 lots. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves amended master plan for Chelsea Park

The Planning Commission approved an amended master plan for Chelsea Park submitted by Chelsea Park Holding, LLC. The approval is subject to the City Engineer’s letter dated January 20, 2023.

Tue Jan 17, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on traffic signals, school expansion, and annexation

The Chelsea City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including agreements for traffic signal installation, school construction, and a property annexation. The council will also vote on declaring property surplus and approving bills.

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✓ Decided: Council approves school funding and traffic signal agreement

The City Council approved agreements for a new traffic signal and school construction. They also awarded funds for high school band uniforms and approved a property annexation.

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Tue Jan 3, 2023

City Council

Council to reappoint nine members to Park & Recreation Board

The Chelsea City Council is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, hear the mayor's report, and consider nine resolutions to reappoint members to the Park & Recreation Board. The council will also approve bills to be paid. The meeting includes a community forum for public input.

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