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

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 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)

City Council

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)

City Council

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 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)

City Council

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 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 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 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)