Chelsea public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a final plat for a resurvey of the Microflex development. The body will also discuss potential changes and clarifications to the city's zoning ordinance.

• Microflex resurvey final plat for property at 12429 Highway 11 (Case No. 2025-12-22-001)
• Discussion regarding Zoning Ordinance changes and updates

The commission approved the November 19, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. It also approved the Microflex resurvey for the 12429 Highway 11 parcel, subject to the City Engineer's recommendation, by unanimous voice vote. Zoning ordinance updates were discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved November 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Microflex resurvey (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The Chelsea City Council will hold a public hearing on Proposed Ordinance RZ 2025-12-16-1040 to rezone approximately 114.5 acres at 9680 Highway 11 and 10450 Highway 11 from Agricultural Residential (A‑R) to Planned Residential Development (PRD). The meeting also includes resolutions to update council meeting rules, assume street responsibility for the Liberty Cove and Brynleigh subdivisions, and authorize the purchase of ClearGov. A first reading of Proposed Ordinance RZ 2025-12-16-1039 to amend the Floodplain Development Ordinance will be considered.

• Public hearing on rezoning request (Trails of Double Oak) – 114.5 acres, parcels #09-9-31-0-001-002.003 & 10-7-36-0-000-003.003, from A‑R to PRD
• Resolution 2025-12-16-1334 to update City Council meeting rules and procedures
• Resolution 2025-12-16-1335 to assume responsibility for streets in Liberty Cove Subdivision
• Resolution 2025-12-16-1336 to assume responsibility for streets in Brynleigh Subdivision
• Resolution 2025-12-16-1337 to authorize the purchase of ClearGov

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on development agreements to provide economic assistance for commercial projects at the corner of Chelsea Corners Way and Highway 47. The proposed agreements include a $2.4 million incentive for Franklin Land Associates (GBT Realty Corporation) to develop retail space.

• Proposed Resolution 2025-12-02-1327: $2.4 million incentive for Franklin Land Associates (GBT Realty Corporation) for commercial development at Chelsea Corners Way and Highway 47
• Proposed Resolution 2025-12-02-1328: Development agreement with Target Corporation for commercial development at Chelsea Corners Way and Highway 47
• Resolution 2025-12-02-1329: Expenditure authorization for the COP Program
• Resolution 2025-12-02-1330: Declaration of property as surplus for disposal, sale, or donation
• Resolution 2025-12-02-1332: Payment authorization for the CHHS lighting project

Planning Commission

The Chelsea Planning Commission will review a rezoning request for two parcels at 10450 & 9680 Highway 11, changing from Agricultural‑Residential (A‑R) to Planned Residential Development (PRD). The commission will also discuss final plat submissions for Harvest Creek (3199 Highway 39) and Green (1460 Highway 36), a preliminary plat for Pine Lakes (11880 Highway 11), and a site‑plan/overlay review for Microflex (15899 Old Highway 280). Decisions on these items will shape land‑use and development approvals in Chelsea.

• Trails of Double Oak Rezone Request – rezone 2 lots, ~114 acres from A‑R to PRD (10450 & 9680 Highway 11)
• Harvest Creek Final Plat – 6 lots, ~14 acres, currently zoned E‑1 (3199 Highway 39)
• Green Final Plat – 2 lots, ~25 acres, currently zoned A‑R (1460 Highway 36)
• Pine Lakes Preliminary Plat – 122 lots, zoned PRD (11880 Highway 11)
• Microflex Site Plan/Overlay Review – 1 lot, ~6.41 acres, currently zoned B‑2 (15899 Old Highway 280)

City Council

The Chelsea City Council will adopt an amended FY2026 holiday calendar and approve a road repair project for the Willow Branch Subdivision. The repair is estimated at $113,937.88, with $95,124.12 already received from surety bonds, leaving a balance of $18,813.76. Additional resolutions will award extracurricular grant money to three schools, renew the emergency medical transport contract with Shelby County, and accept a quote for fountain maintenance. City bills will also be approved for payment.

• Resolution 2025-11-18-1319 – amend FY2026 City of Chelsea Holiday Calendar
• Resolution 2025-11-18-1320 – approve Willow Branch Subdivision road repair ($113,937.88 estimate, $95,124.12 bond proceeds, $18,813.76 balance)
• Resolutions 2025-11-18-1321 to 1323 – award extracurricular grant monies to CPES, CHMS, and CHHS
• Resolution 2025-11-18-1324 – authorize mayor to renew Emergency Medical Transport Services contract with Shelby County
• Resolution 2025-11-18-1325 – accept quote for fountain maintenance

City Council

The Chelsea City Council voted to adopt a new Purchasing Policy (Resolution 2025-11-03-1318). It also approved several resolutions designating surplus property and authorizing disposal, including the Simmons Property, and accepted a cleanup quote for that site. Additional approvals included a donation to 3R Rodeo, sponsorship of the Chelsea Fall Boutique Crawl, and routine bill payments.

• Adopt Purchasing Policy – Resolution 2025-11-03-1318
• Declare Simmons Property surplus and authorize disposal – Resolution 2025-11-03-1314
• Accept quote to clean up Simmons Property – Resolution 2025-11-03-1315
• Approve donation to 3R Rodeo – Resolution 2025-11-03-1316
• Approve sponsorship of Chelsea Fall Boutique Crawl – Resolution 2025-11-03-1317

The council adopted the updated Purchasing Policy by unanimous voice vote. It also approved several resolutions declaring city property surplus, authorizing its disposal, and approving a donation to 3R Rodeo and sponsorship of the Chelsea Fall Boutique Crawl. The council voted to pay outstanding city bills. The mayor announced a shift to a council‑led government and relinquished the gavel to the new council president.

• Adopt Purchasing Policy (Resolution 2025-11-03-1318) – unanimous voice vote
• Declare unspecified property surplus and authorize disposal (Resolution 2025-11-03-1313) – unanimous voice vote
• Declare Simmons property surplus and authorize disposal (Resolution 2025-11-03-1314) – unanimous voice vote
• Approve quote to clean up Simmons Property (Resolution 2025-11-03-1315) – unanimous voice vote
• Approve donation to 3R Rodeo (Resolution 2025-11-03-1316) – unanimous voice vote
• Approve sponsorship of Chelsea Fall Boutique Crawl (Resolution 2025-11-03-1317) – unanimous voice vote
• Approve payment of city bills – unanimous voice vote
• Remove Ordinance #1039 from agenda – unanimous voice vote

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezone request for The Trails of Double Oak. The body will also review several final and preliminary plats for developments in Chelsea Park and Chelsea Acres.

• Public hearing: The Trails of Double Oak rezone request (10450 & 9680 Highway 11) from A-R to PRD for +/- 114 acres
• Chelsea Park, 5th Sector - Phase 1 Final Plat (36 lots, +/- 12.96 acres)
• Chelsea Park, 21st Sector - Phase 2-B Final Plat (44 lots, +/- 14.22 acres)
• Chelsea Acres, 1st Sector - Phase 3 Final Plat (93 lots)
• Chelsea Park, 215th Sector - Phase 4 & Phase 5 Preliminary Plat (94 lots, +/- 40.74 acres)

The commission unanimously approved final plats for Chelsea Park 5, Chelsea Park Phase 2‑B, Chelsea Acres Phase 3, and a preliminary plat for Chelsea Park Phases 4 & 5, each contingent on the City Engineer’s recommendation letter and a bond. It also voted to continue the Trails of Double Oak rezoning request to the November meeting. The November Planning Commission meeting was rescheduled to November 19, 2025. All approvals were made by unanimous voice votes.

• Approved September 22, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Continued Trails of Double Oak rezoning request to November meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved final plat for Chelsea Park 5, subject to City Engineer’s letter dated Oct 234, 2025 and bond (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved final plat for Chelsea Park Phase 2‑B, subject to City Engineer’s letter dated Oct 23, 2025 and bond (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved final plat for Chelsea Acres Phase 3, subject to City Engineer’s letter dated Oct 23, 2025 and bond (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved preliminary plat for Chelsea Park Phases 4 & 5, subject to City Engineer’s letter dated Oct 23"4, 2025 and bond (unanimous voice vote)
• Rescheduled November Planning Commission meeting to Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions, including accepting the low bid for the Competition Tennis Complex, authorizing the Hodgens Road Emergency Drive Project, and adding a supplemental 457 Retirement Plan for city employees. Council members will also approve city bills for payment. The meeting includes a mayoral proclamation for National Colonial Heritage Month.

• Accept low bid for Competition Tennis Complex (Resolution 2025-10-07-1283)
• Authorize Hodgens Road Emergency Drive Project (Resolution 2025-10-07-1284)
• Authorize supplemental 457 Retirement Plan for employees (Resolution 2025-10-07-1285)
• Approve City of Chelsea bills to be paid
• Mayor's proclamation declaring October 2025 as National Colonial Heritage Month

Planning Commission

The commission will consider a rezoning request for two parcels at 10450 and 9680 Highway 11, totaling about 114 acres, to change from A‑R to Planned Residential Development (PRD). It will also review a final plat submission for 134 Shady Branch Lane (approximately 4.9 acres) and a site‑plan/overlay for the Chelsea Corners property at the corner of Chelsea Corners Way and Chelsea Road (about 20.49 acres). All items are presented for discussion and possible approval.

• Rezone request for Trails of Double Oak, 10450 & 9680 Highway 11, ~114 acres, A‑R to PRD (Case 2025-09-22-001RZ)
• Final plat for 134 Shady Branch Lane, ~4.9 acres, zoned E‑1 (Case 2025-09-22-002FP)
• Site‑plan/overlay review for Chelsea Corners at Chelsea Corners Way & Chelsea Road, ~20.49 acres, zoned B‑2 (Case 2025-09-22-003SP)

City Council

The Chelsea City Council will consider several resolutions, including appointing poll workers for the runoff election and authorizing a franchise agreement with Uniti Fiber Gulfco, LLC. Council members will also vote on allowing the mayor to sign the city’s participation in opioid settlement and release claims. A second reading of an ordinance to update the business license ordinance and fee schedule for 2026 will be taken. Finally, the council will approve city bills for payment.

• Authorize a franchise agreement with Uniti Fiber Gulfco, LLC
• Appoint poll workers for the runoff election
• Authorize the mayor to sign for the city to participate in opioid settlement and release claims
• Second reading of ordinance to update the business license ordinance and fee schedule for 2026
• Approve City of Chelsea bills to be paid

The council unanimously approved the agenda and the minutes from the August 19th meeting. It adopted several resolutions, including designating the Shelby County Chamber as the city’s 501(c)(3) for the ACE program, authorizing the mayor to execute an amended MOA with the Shelby County Board of Education, adopting the FY2026 annual budget and holiday calendar, and certifying Cody Sumners as mayor. The council also approved payment of city bills.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved August 19th minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Received proclamation for National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Shelby County Chamber as 501(c)(3) for ACE designation (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized Mayor to execute amended MOA with Shelby County Board of Education (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted FY2026 annual budget and holiday calendar (unanimous voice vote)
• Certified Cody Sumners as mayor (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved payment of city bills (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will consider the adoption of the FY26 Annual Budget and Holiday Calendar. The body will also review a proposed update to the business license ordinance and fee schedule for 2026.

• Proposed Resolution 2025-09-02-1276 to Adopt the FY26 Annual Budget and Holiday Calendar
• First Reading of Proposed Ordinance 2025-09-02-1037 to update the business license ordinance and fee schedule for 2026
• Proposed Resolution 2025-09-02-1274 to designate Shelby County Chambers as a 501c3 for the ACE Program
• Proposed Resolution 2025-09-02-1275 to authorize an MOA with the Shelby County Board of Education
• Proposed Resolution 2025-09-02-1277 to certify Cody Sumners as Mayor

City Council

The City Council is holding a special called meeting to address one piece of business. The body will consider a resolution to canvass the results of the 2025 election.

• Proposed Resolution 2025-09-02-1273 to canvass the 2025 election results

Planning Commission

The Chelsea Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes and review two development cases: a final plat for 2 lots on Salser Lane and a conditional use permit for a batting facility on Highway 39.

• Approval of July 28, 2025 Planning Commission Minutes
• Salser Final Plat - 2 lots on Salser Lane
• Out Front Hitting Conditional Use Permit - 5840 Highway 39

City Council

The Chelsea City Council will meet on August 19, 2025, to approve minutes, hear the mayor’s report including a cancer awareness proclamation, and vote on several resolutions and an ordinance. Items include declaring property surplus, authorizing leadership development and a study agreement, and a first reading of a vapor product regulation ordinance.

• Proposed Resolution 2025-08-19-1270 to declare property surplus and authorize disposal
• Proposed Resolution 2025-08-19-1271 to authorize Mayor to enter Leadership Development Agreement
• Proposed Resolution 2025-08-19-1272 to enter agreement with SAIN Associates for APPLE Study
• First Reading of Proposed Ordinance 2025-08-19-1036 to regulate sale and distribution of consumable vapor products

City Council

The City Council will vote on several resolutions, including the FY2026 Annual Transportation Plan and the purchase of real property. The body is also considering five separate annexation requests for properties on River Birch Trail and Foster Road.

• Proposed Resolution 2025-08-05-1266 to approve an ABC license for ALDI
• Proposed Resolution 2025-08-05-1267 to adopt FY2026 Annual Transportation Plan
• Proposed Ordinance 2025-08-05-1031 and 1032 for +/- 62 acres at 3350 River Birch Trail
• Proposed Ordinances 2025-08-05-1033, 1034, and 1035 for properties on Foster Road
• Proposed Resolution 2025-08-05-1269 to authorize Mayor to purchase real property

The Chelsea City Council unanimously approved an ABC license for ALDI, adopted the FY2026 Annual Transportation Plan, and authorized the mayor to sign release agreements and purchase real property. The council also approved two annexation requests covering about 81.5 acres of land. All actions were approved by unanimous voice or roll‑call votes.

• Approved ABC license for ALDI (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted FY2026 Annual Transportation Plan (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized Mayor to sign release agreements (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized Mayor to purchase real property (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved annexation of 62 acres at 3350 River Birch Trail, Parcel #15-03-6-4-001-004.000 (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved annexation of ~19.575 acres off Foster Road, Parcels #15-7-35-0-000-006.001, #15-7-35-0-000-002.000, #15-7-35-0-000-002.001 (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved payment of City of Chelsea’s bills (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two preliminary plat submissions for residential developments. One item is a presentation regarding a master plan amendment for Tall Timbers that requires no action.

• Eagle Crest Preliminary Plat (Case No. 2025-07-28-001PP): 36 lots on +/- 27.70 acres at 8120 Old Highway 280
• Chelsea Acres - Section 1 (Phase II) Preliminary Plat (Case No. 2025-07-28-002FP): 109 lots on +/- 83 acres on Fish Camp Road and Foggy Brook Loop
• Tall Timbers Amend Master Plan Presentation: 41 lots on +/- 20 acres on Highway 11

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a rezoning request for a property on Forest Ridge Circle. The body is also considering several annexation requests for properties on Highway 39, Forest Lakes Road, and River Birch Trail.

• Rezoning of +/-.52 acres at 90 Forest Ridge Circle from E-1 to R-1
• Annexation of +/-15 acres and +/-5 acres at 6449 Highway 39
• Annexation of +/-.284 acres at 4116 Forest Lakes Road
• Two annexation requests for +/-62 acres at 3350 River Birch Trail
• Resolution to renew moratorium on certain business licenses and permits

City Council

The City Council will discuss authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement with Shelby County for electronic voting machines. The body will also consider accepting the FY24 Municipal Audit and approving city bills for payment.

• Proposed Resolution 2025-07-01-1257: MOA with Shelby County for electronic voting machines
• Proposed Resolution 2025-07-01-1258: Acceptance of FY24 Municipal Audit
• Approval of City of Chelsea bills

The council approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 17 pre‑council meeting. It accepted the FY24 municipal audit, authorized the mayor to sign a memorandum of agreement with Shelby County for electronic voting machines, and approved payment of the city’s outstanding bills. All actions were approved by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved June 17 pre‑council minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized mayor to execute MOA with Shelby County for electronic voting machines (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted FY24 municipal audit (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved payment of city bills (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to rezone a property from Single Family Estate Residential to Single Family Residential. The body will also review a final plat for a property on Highway 69.

• Public hearing for Sue Ingram rezone request at 90 Forest Ridge Circle (+/- .52 acres) from E1 to R1
• Builder Systems, LLC final plat for 3613 Highway 69 (+/- 9.76 acres)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on economic development assistance for a commercial project on Highway 280. The body is also considering three property annexations and two business license revocations.

• Resolution 2025-06-17-1251: Development agreement with Bash & Co., LLC for commercial development on Highway 280
• Ordinance X-2025-06-17-1022: Annexation of +/- 9.56 acres at 3613 Highway 39
• Ordinance X-2025-06-17-1023: Annexation of +/- .11 acres at 4107 Forest Lakes Road
• Ordinance X-2025-06-17-1024: Annexation of +/- 62 acres at 3350 River Birch Trail
• Business license revocation hearings for Lily Massage Therapy, LLC and Out Front Hitting, LLC

The council unanimously approved a development agreement with Bash & Co., adopted debt management and investment policies, and approved three annexations. It also authorized the closure of a CD and Money Market account, a Spectrum fiber‑internet agreement for the community center, and accepted responsibility for the Chelsea Pointe access drive. Additionally, the council revoked the business license of Lilly Massage Therapy and, regarding Out Front Hitting, LLC, denied a motion to dismiss, continued the revocation hearing to December 2025, and ordered a fire‑marshal inspection.

• Approved development agreement with Bash & Co., LLC (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted debt management policy (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted investment policy (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved annexation of 3613 Highway 39, 9.56 acres (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved annexation of 4107 Forest Lakes Road, 0.11 acres (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Authorized closure of CD and Money Market account, deposit into REPO account (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Spectrum Enterprise Service Agreement for fiber internet at Chelsea Community Center (unanimous voice vote)
• Revoked business license of Lilly Massage Therapy effective immediately (unanimous vote)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several proposed resolutions including a moratorium on new residential rental units. The body is also reviewing agreements for technology services and a greenway study.

• Proposed Resolution 2025-06-03-1249 to enact a moratorium on new residential rental developments and units
• Proposed Resolution 2025-06-03-1248 for a valley gutter to improve drainage on Stanley Drive
• Proposed Resolution 2025-06-03-1247 for Managed Technology Services from Lantech Solutions, LLC
• Proposed Resolution 2025-06-03-1250 for an APPLE study for the Yellowleaf Creek Greenway Study
• Proposed Resolution 2025-06-03-1246 to close and reopen a CD at Renasant Bank

The council unanimously approved several resolutions, including a moratorium on new residential rental developments and units. It also authorized agreements for managed IT services, a drainage improvement on Stanley Drive, and an APPLE study for the Yellowleaf Creek Greenway. Additional actions included closing and reopening a certificate of deposit at Renasant Bank and approving payment of city bills.

• Enacted moratorium on new residential rental developments and units (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized Mayor to accept and execute managed IT services agreement with Lantech Solutions, LLC (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted quote for valley gutter drainage improvements on Stanley Drive (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized Mayor to enter agreement with RPC Greater Birmingham for APPLE study of Yellowleaf Creek Greenway (unanimous voice vote)
• Closed and reopened a certificate of deposit at Renasant Bank (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved payment of the City’s outstanding bills (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Chelsea Planning Commission will consider an amendment to the Tall Timbers master plan and a rezoning request for a property on Forest Ridge Circle. The body will also vote on the approval of the April 28th, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Tall Timbers Master Plan amendment for 41 lots and +/- 20 acres on Highway 11 (Case No. 2025-05-22-001AMP)
• Rezone request for 90 Forest Ridge Circle from E1 to R1 for +/-.52 acres (Case No. 2025-05-22-002RZ)

City Council

The City Council will discuss appointments for municipal election managers and the establishment of a new polling location. The body is also considering an annexation request and parking improvements.

• Proposed Resolution 2025-05-21-1243 and 1244 to appoint Election and Absentee Election Managers
• Proposed Resolution 2025-05-21-1245 to accept low bid for Melrose Parking Improvements
• Proposed Ordinance X-2025-05-21-1019 to annex +/- .284 acres at 4116 Forest Lakes Road
• Proposed Ordinance 2025-05-21-1020 to establish a new municipal election polling location
• Proposed Ordinance 2025-05-21-1021 to authorize electronic vote counters

The Chelsea City Council unanimously approved the agenda and minutes from the May 6 meeting. It appointed Crystal Etheredge as both Election Manager and Absentee Election Manager, accepted a low bid of $344,134.70 from Mike Morgan Industrial for the Melrose Parking Improvements, and approved an annexation of about 0.284 acres at 4116 Forest Lakes Road. The council also established a new municipal voting location, authorized electronic vote counters, and authorized payment of the city’s outstanding bills.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes from May 6 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Appointed Crystal Etheredge as Election Manager (unanimous voice vote)
• Appointed Crystal Etheredge as Absentee Election Manager (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted low bid of $344,134.70 for Melrose Parking Improvements (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved annexation of ~0.284 acres at 4116 Forest Lakes Road (unanimous roll call)
• Established new voting/polling location for municipal elections (unanimous roll call)
• Authorized use of electronic vote counters for municipal elections (unanimous roll call)

City Council

The Chelsea City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to amend an economic development incentive for AU Hospitality Group, LLC. Other business includes resolutions for a traffic signal maintenance agreement at Chesser Crane Road and Hwy 280, approval of property purchase, and two annexation ordinances on US Highway 280. The council will also proclaim May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month.

• Public hearing and proposed resolution to amend economic development incentive for AU Hospitality Group, LLC
• Resolution 2025-05-06-1241 authorizing traffic signal maintenance agreement at Chesser Crane Road and Hwy 280
• Resolution 2025-05-06-1242 approving property purchase and ratifying mayor's prior actions
• Ordinance 2025-05-06-1016 annexing 10.5 acres on US Highway 280 for Baron Properties, LLC
• Ordinance 2025-05-06-1017 annexing 1.12 acres on US Highway 280 for Parade Home Builders, Inc.

The council approved an amendment to the Economic Development Incentive for AU Hospitality Group, LLC, authorized the mayor to execute a traffic‑signal maintenance agreement, and approved the purchase of property while ratifying the mayor’s prior actions. It also approved annexations of 10.5 acres for Baron Properties and 1.12 acres for Parade Home Builders on US Highway 280. All actions passed by unanimous voice or roll‑call vote.

• Amended Economic Development Incentive for AU Hospitality Group, LLC (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement at Chesser Crane Road and Hwy 280 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved purchase of property and ratified Mayor’s prior actions (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved annexation of ~10.5 acres for Baron Properties, LLC on US 280 (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved annexation of ~1.12 acres for Parade Home Builders, Inc. on US 280 (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved payment of City of Chelsea’s bills (unanimous voice vote)
• Received proclamation declaring May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted agenda and approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous voice votes)

Planning Commission

The Chelsea Planning Commission will consider several land development applications, including a preliminary plat for a new subdivision. The body will also review a conditional use request for the Shelby County Humane Society.

• Emerald Parc Phase II Resurvey at 524 Baron Circle
• Lime Creek Preliminary Plat for 89 lots on +/- 88 acres
• Simmons Subdivision Final Plat at 54 Simmons Drive
• Shelby County Humane Society conditional use request at 10740 Old Highway 280

The Chelsea Planning Commission unanimously approved the March 20, 2025 minutes and four development applications: Emerald Parc Phase II resurvey, Lime Creek Phase III preliminary plat, Simmons Subdivision final plat, and a conditional use for the Shelby County Humane Society. The commission also set the next meeting for May 24, 2025 at 6 PM. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved March 20, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Emerald Parc Phase II resurvey (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Lime Creek Phase III preliminary plat (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Simmons Subdivision final plat (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Shelby County Humane Society conditional use (unanimous voice vote)
• Scheduled May Planning Commission meeting for May 24, 2025 at 6 PM (decision, no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will vote on several resolutions, including declaring property surplus for sale and reappointing members to the Library Board and Planning Commission. The council will also consider repealing a 2020 resolution and ordinance, and closing a CD to open a Renasant Bank account. A proclamation declaring Municipal Clerks Week will be presented.

• Reappoint Lori Chaney to Library Board
• Reappoint Billy Sanders to Planning Commission
• Declare property surplus and authorize its sale
• Close CD and open Renasant Bank Repo Non-Consumer Account
• Repeal Resolution 2020-01-21-790 and Ordinance 2020-01-21-815

The Chelsea City Council unanimously approved several items, including adopting Open Records policies and receiving a proclamation for Municipal Clerks Week. It repealed a 2020 resolution, reappointed members to the Library Board and Planning Commission, and authorized the sale of surplus property. The council also closed a certificate of deposit and opened a repo non‑consumer account with Renasant Bank.

• Adopted Open Records/FOIA policies (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes from April 1, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Received proclamation for Municipal Clerks Week (unanimous voice vote)
• Repealed Resolution #2020-01-21-790 (unanimous voice vote)
• Reappointed Lori Chaney to the Library Board (unanimous voice vote)
• Declared property surplus and authorized its sale (unanimous voice vote)
• Closed CD and opened Repo Non‑Consumer Account with Renasant Bank (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The Chelsea City Council will consider a proposed ordinance to extend the 1% sales and use tax rate. Resolutions to indemnify elected and appointed officials and to authorize the mayor to renew the Employee Assistance Program via Uprise Health are also up for discussion. The council will approve meeting minutes and bills, and hear a proclamation declaring April 18, 2025 as 'Two Lights for Tomorrow Day'.

• Proposed Ordinance 2025-04-01-1014 to extend the 1% sales & use tax rate
• Proposed Resolution 2025-04-01-1233 to indemnify elected and appointed officials
• Proposed Resolution 2025-04-01-1234 to authorize Mayor to renew the Employee Assistance Program via Uprise Health
• Motion to suspend the rules for immediate consideration of the proposed ordinance
• Proclamation declaring Friday, April 18, 2025 as 'Two Lights for Tomorrow Day'

Planning Commission

The Chelsea Planning Commission will consider three plat applications at its March 20 meeting. The most significant item is the preliminary plat for Chelsea Acres – Sector 2, a 122-lot subdivision on 129 acres off Liberty Road. Other items include a 6-lot preliminary plat for Harvest Creek on Highway 39 and a final plat for a 3-lot commercial property on Highway 280.

• Chelsea Acres – Sector 2 preliminary plat: 122 lots on ±129.36 acres off Liberty Road (Case No. 2025-03-20-003PP)
• Harvest Creek preliminary plat: 6 lots on ±14 acres at 3199 Highway 39 (Case No. 2025-03-20-001PP)
• Tacala Chelsea final plat: 3 lots on ±1.72 acres at 16634 Highway 280 (Case No. 2025-03-20-002FP)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a rezoning request for property on Highway 11. The body will also consider resolutions regarding a CD closure, a contract execution, and the early payoff of the library mortgage.

• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance RZ-2025-03-18-1014 to rezone +/- 114.5 acres at 9680 & 10450 Highway 11 from A-R to PRD
• Proposed Resolution 2025-03-18-1230 to close and reopen a CD
• Proposed Resolution 2025-03-18-1231 to authorize the Mayor to execute a contract
• Proposed Resolution 2025-03-18-1232 to pay off the library mortgage early and amend the FY25 Annual Budget

The Chelsea City Council held a public hearing and gave the first reading to a rezoning request by Reserve Chelsea, LLC for 114.5 acres at 9680 & 10450 Highway 11, changing from A-R to PRD. The council also approved several resolutions, including closing and reopening a CD, authorizing the mayor to execute a contract (4-1), and paying off the library mortgage early. Tennis court and library repair estimates were tabled for more quotes. No final vote on the rezoning occurred.

• Gave first reading to rezoning RZ-2025-03-18-1014 (114.5 acres, Hwy 11, A-R to PRD)
• Approved Resolution 2025-03-18-1230 to close and reopen a CD (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-03-18-1231 to authorize mayor to execute a contract (4-1, Weygand nay)
• Approved Resolution 2025-03-18-1232 to pay off library mortgage early and amend FY25 budget (unanimous)
• Approved city bills (unanimous)
• Tabled tennis court renovation and library repair estimates for additional quotes

City Council

The Chelsea City Council is holding a special called work session to receive two presentations: the Shelby County Board of Education will present the Chelsea High School Master Plan, and city staff will present on a proposed Competition Tennis Complex. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• SCBOE Presentation – Chelsea High School Master Plan
• City of Chelsea Presentation – Competition Tennis Complex

The City Council held a special-called work session to review updated conceptual plans for a smaller 2-story gymnasium at Chelsea High School (approx. 20,000 sq ft, 998 seats) and a proposed eight-court tennis complex. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational only, and the council adjourned unanimously.

• Reviewed updated gymnasium rendering (approx. 20,000 sq ft, 998 seats)
• Discussed alternative bid for 136 additional gym seats
• Reviewed conceptual tennis complex with eight courts, parking, concessions, storage
• Adjourned unanimously (voice vote)

City Council

The Chelsea City Council will consider a resolution to accept responsibility for streets in Melrose Landing and release associated bonds. The council will also approve routine minutes and bills.

• Proposed Resolution 2025-03-04-1229 to accept streets in Melrose Landing and release bonds
• Approval of City of Chelsea bills to be paid

The Chelsea City Council unanimously approved a resolution to accept responsibility for streets in Melrose Landing and release associated bonds. The council also approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and city bills. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were only discussed.

• Accepted streets in Melrose Landing and released bonds (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Feb 18, 2025 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved city bills (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Chelsea Planning Commission will review three preliminary plats and one master plan for local properties. The body will also discuss the date for the March Planning Commission meeting.

• Chelsea Park 5t Sector (Phase 1) Preliminary Plat: 12.01 acres and 36 lots at the end of Chelsea Park Bend
• Chelsea Plaza Preliminary Plat: 13.34 acres and 1 lot at 16485 US Hwy 280
• Reserve Chelsea, LLC Master Plan: 114.5 acres and 284 lots at 9680 Highway 11 & 10450 Highway 11

The Chelsea Planning Commission unanimously approved two preliminary plats and recommended a rezone with an updated master plan. All approvals were subject to the City Engineer's letter dated February 24, 2025. The rezone recommendation will be reviewed by the City Council and the City's attorney.

• Approved Chelsea Park Phase 6 preliminary plat, 36 lots on 12.01 acres (unanimous)
• Approved Chelsea Plaza preliminary plat, 1 lot on 13.34 acres (unanimous)
• Recommended Reserve Chelsea, LLC rezone with updated master plan, 284 lots on 114.5 acres (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for property at 3199 Highway 39. The body is also considering education grant awards and the acceptance of property donations.

• Public hearing for Ordinance RZ-2025-02-18-1011 to rezone +/- 14 acres at 3199 Highway 39 from A-R to E-1
• Education Grant awards for FOES, CHMS, CPES, and CHS
• Proposed Ordinances 2025-02-18-1012 and 2025-02-18-1013 to declare property surplus and authorize transfer
• Resolutions to acknowledge and accept property donations

The Chelsea City Council unanimously approved a rezoning request by G.S. Masters (Harvest Creek) for about 14 acres at 3199 Highway 39, changing the zoning from A-R (Agricultural-Residential) to E-1 (Single Family Estate District). The council also awarded education grant monies to four schools, accepted a property donation, declared two properties surplus for transfer, and approved city bills. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved rezoning of 14 acres at 3199 Highway 39 from A-R to E-1 (unanimous)
• Awarded education grant monies to FOES, CHMS, CPES, and CHHS (unanimous)
• Accepted donation of property (unanimous)
• Declared property surplus and authorized transfer (Ordinance 2025-02-18-1012, unanimous)
• Declared property surplus and authorized transfer (Ordinance 2025-02-18-1013, unanimous)
• Approved city bills (unanimous)

City Council

The Chelsea City Council is meeting to consider a resolution authorizing closure of the Archery Club Bank Account. The agenda also includes approval of city bills to be paid, plus standard procedural items such as minutes approval and a mayor's report. No public hearings or major policy changes are scheduled.

• Proposed Resolution 2025-02-04-1224 to authorize closure of Archery Club Bank Account
• Approval of City of Chelsea Bills to be paid

The Chelsea City Council held a regular session on February 4, 2025, approving an amended agenda, the minutes from the January 21 meeting, a resolution to close the Archery Club bank account, and the city's bills. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural with updates from the library and a parks announcement.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 21, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-02-04-1224 to close Archery Club bank account (unanimous)
• Approved city bills (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Chelsea Planning Commission will hold public hearings on rezone requests for two properties: Reserve Chelsea, LLC seeks to rezone 114.5 acres on Highway 11 from Agricultural Residential to Planned Residential District; Harvest Creek seeks to rezone 14 acres on Highway 39 to Single Family Estate District. Other agenda items include a resurvey, a site plan review for a Tacala property on Highway 280, and a master plan amendment for Tall Timbers. The commission will also discuss a rescheduled February meeting date due to a conflict.

• Public hearing for Reserve Chelsea, LLC rezone: 9680 & 10450 Highway 11, +/-114.5 acres from AR to PRD (Case No. 2025-01-27-001-RZ)
• Public hearing for Harvest Creek rezone: 3199 Highway 39, +/-14 acres from AR to E-1 (Case No. 2025-01-27-002-RZ)
• Tall Timbers Amend Master Plan: 41 lots on Highway 20 acres across from The Highlands (Case No. 2025-01-27-005AMP)
• Tacala, LLC Overlay/Site Plan Review: 16634 Highway 280, 1.51 acres (Case No. 2025-01-27-004SPR)
• Lime Creek Resurvey: 660 Lime Creek Way, 3 lots on 2.09 acres (Case No. 2025-01-27-003RS)

The Chelsea Planning Commission held public hearings and voted on several rezoning and development requests. The Reserve Chelsea rezone from AR to PRD failed on a 4-4 tie vote, meaning no recommendation was made to the city council. The Harvest Creek rezone from AR to E-1 was unanimously recommended. Other items approved included a resurvey, a site plan review, and a master plan amendment was denied.

• Reserve Chelsea rezone (AR to PRD) failed on 4-4 tie vote
• Harvest Creek rezone (AR to E-1) recommended unanimously
• Lime Creek resurvey approved subject to engineer's letter
• Tacala, LLC overlay/site plan review approved subject to engineer's letter
• Tall Timbers master plan amendment denied unanimously
• December 19, 2024 minutes approved unanimously

City Council

This meeting is primarily procedural, with the council voting to approve the agenda, minutes from the January 7th meeting, and the city's bills for payment. No substantive policy items, ordinances, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of City of Chelsea Bills to be paid

The Chelsea City Council held a routine meeting, approving the amended agenda, the January 7 minutes, and city bills, all unanimously. No substantive decisions were made; discussion only occurred in pre-council about parking needs and a possible land purchase adjacent to the Simmons property.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved city bills (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review resolutions regarding property donations and a $10,000 donation to the Chelsea Alabama Amateur Radio Club. The body will also consider an ABC license and an annexation request for a property on Forest Lakes Drive.

• Proposed Resolution 2025-01-07-1226: $10,000 donation to the Chelsea Alabama Amateur Radio Club
• Proposed Ordinance X-2025-01-07-1010: Annexation of +/- .274 acres at 405 Forest Lakes Drive
• Proposed Resolution 2025-01-07-1227: Approval of an ABC License
• Proposed Resolutions 2025-01-07-1224 and 2025-01-07-1225: Acceptance of property donations
• Proclamation declaring January 2025 as Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month

The Chelsea City Council approved an amended agenda, minutes, an ABC license for Liquor Hub, a suspension of rules, an annexation request for property on Forest Lakes Drive, and city bills. The council also received a proclamation for Human Trafficking Awareness Month and heard updates from the library and COP program.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Dec 17, 2024 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved ABC license for Liquor Hub (unanimous)
• Suspended rules for immediate consideration of ordinances (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 405 Forest Lakes Drive, Sterrett, AL (unanimous)
• Approved city bills (unanimous)