Foley public meetings in 2024

City Council

The City Council will conduct first reading of an ordinance updating public park usage policies, and second reading of an agreement to use county voting machines for municipal elections. They will also consider resolutions to renew inmate labor with the Alabama Department of Corrections, accept a Walmart Spark Local Good Grant, and waive fees at city facilities for community events. A lease agreement with U.S. Representative Barry Moore for office space is also on the agenda.

• First reading of ordinance amending park usage policies (24-0708)
• Second reading of intergovernmental service agreement for county voting machines (24-0723)
• Renewal of inmate labor agreement with Alabama Dept. of Corrections (24-0694)
• Resolution to accept Walmart Spark Local Good Grant (24-0707)
• Authorization to execute lease with U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (24-0750)

The Foley City Council held a routine meeting on December 16, 2024, approving all agenda items unanimously. Key actions included adopting ordinances for park usage policies and voting machine agreements, plus resolutions for grants, fee waivers, vehicle purchases, and professional services. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved ordinance amending public park usage policies (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance for intergovernmental voting machine service agreement (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of inmate labor agreement with Alabama Dept. of Corrections (unanimous)
• Accepted Walmart Spark Local Good Grant (unanimous)
• Waived fees at Max Griffin Park for Women's Care Medical Center Walk-A-Thon (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Environmental Department vehicle (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with U.S. Rep. Barry Moore for office space (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,500 donation to Foley Train Museum from M.A. Rikard Charitable Trust (unanimous)

Public Facilities Cooperative District

The Public Facilities Cooperative District will consider a resolution to impose the Tanger Project Fees in the Tanger Project Fee Area. They will also ratify the election of officers and approve the minutes from August 20, 2024.

• Resolution 24-0725 to impose Tanger Project Fees in the Tanger Project Fee Area
• Resolution 24-0724 to ratify and confirm election of officers
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 20, 2024

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider adopting an ordinance that would rezone a property owned by Foley Professional Park, LLC from Preferred Office (PO) and Extended Business District (B1A) to Planned Unit Development (PUD). The council will also take first‑reading actions on two ordinances that would rezone property owned by Delaney Investments, Inc./Springdale Stores, Inc. from B1A to PUD. Additional items include resolutions on grants, equipment purchases, park fee waivers, and an economic‑development agreement with COROC/RIVIERA, L.L.C. Several resolutions address budget adjustments, street‑department projects, and approvals for Heritage Park event rentals.

• Public Hearing 24-0709: Adopt ordinance to rezone Foley Professional Park, LLC property from PO & B1A to PUD
• Ordinance 24-0711 (first reading): Amend Ordinance No. 387-87 to rezone Delaney Investments, Inc./Springdale Stores property from B1A to PUD
• Resolution 24-0727: Authorize Economic Development Agreement with COROC/RIVIERA, L.L.C. (Foley Tanger project)
• Resolution 24-0717: Approve purchase of an auger for the Street Department
• Resolution 24-0732: Approve rental of Heritage Park for Gumbo & Alabama Slammer Festival with variance for alcohol sales

The Foley City Council approved a series of ordinances and resolutions, including rezoning properties to Planned Unit Development (PUD), authorizing an economic development agreement with Coroc/Riviera LLC for Tanger Mall, and appropriating funds for park improvements. All votes were unanimous with three members present (Ebert, Quaites, Blackwell) due to absences. The council also went into executive session to discuss a potential real estate purchase but took no vote on it.

• Adopted ordinance rezoning Foley Professional Park property to PUD (unanimous)
• Approved ABC license for Liquor Paradise at 221 N McKenzie St (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution approving Change Order #3 for Juniper Street South Extension (unanimous)
• Authorized economic development agreement with Coroc/Riviera LLC for Tanger Mall (unanimous)
• Appropriated additional funds for Heritage Park electrical upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of pre-fabricated building for Finance Department (unanimous)
• Approved rental of Heritage Park for Gumbo & Alabama Slammer Festival with alcohol variance (unanimous)
• Set public hearings for rezoning and prezoning Delaney Investments property to PUD (unanimous)

City Council

The Foley City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting, including final votes on two ordinances: declaring certain real property surplus and authorizing its sale (connected to the Baldwin Cold Logistics development), and amending a ground lease by Riviera Utilities. Other business includes resolutions for a library expansion bid award, purchase of traffic cameras for three FBE intersections, and creation of a landmark trees program. A public hearing is scheduled for a restaurant retail liquor license for El Mezquite Mexican Grill.

• 24-0658 Second reading: Ordinance declaring property surplus and authorizing sale for Baldwin Cold Logistics
• 24-0674 Second reading: Ordinance approving amendment of a ground lease by Riviera Utilities
• 24-0700 Resolution approving bid award and funds for Library Expansion - New Building
• 24-0701 Resolution recommending purchase of additional traffic cameras and radar detection for three FBE intersections
• 24-0704 Resolution creating and recognizing Landmark Trees within the City of Foley

The Foley City Council unanimously approved a $17,986,000 bid award to White-Spunner Construction for the library expansion, declared two parcels surplus and authorized their sale to Baldwin Cold Logistics, and adopted several resolutions including liquor license approval, equipment purchases, and grant acceptance. All votes were unanimous with one council member absent.

• Approved $17,986,000 library expansion bid to White-Spunner Construction (unanimous)
• Declared real property surplus and authorized sale to Baldwin Cold Logistics (unanimous)
• Approved ABC license for El Mezquite Mexican Grill at 3820 S McKenzie St (unanimous)
• Created account and appropriated $12,000 for 1941 N3N aircraft expenses (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two John Deere Gators for Parks and Recreation (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 winter firework shows at OWA on Nov 23 and Dec 28 (unanimous)
• Accepted $25,000 Homeland Security grant for water-filled barricades (unanimous)
• Approved Highway 59 sidewalk design services from Capstone Engineering (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on zoning ordinance amendments for Greenbelt Zones. The body is also considering several property rezonings, annexations, and various equipment purchases for city departments.

• Public hearing and second reading of zoning ordinance amendments for Greenbelt Zones
• First reading of rezoning for Foley Professional Park, LLC from PO and B1A to PUD
• Second reading of annexation petition for property owned by Club RV, LLC
• First reading of ordinance to declare real property surplus and authorize sale to Baldwin Cold Logistics
• Resolution to set a public hearing declaring weeds a public nuisance at Hickory Place Lot 3

The Foley City Council unanimously adopted zoning ordinance amendments for greenbelt zones, which will require buffer areas with sidewalks, lighting, and community walls or fences. The council also approved numerous resolutions including pay classification changes, vehicle and equipment purchases, a $800,000 transportation grant, and several property-related ordinances. Four agenda items were removed at the request of petitioners or council motion.

• Adopted greenbelt zoning ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Approved surplus property sale to Baldwin Cold Logistics (unanimous)
• Rezoned Foley Professional Park property to PUD (unanimous)
• Approved Riviera Utilities ground lease amendment (unanimous)
• Approved $800,000 TAP grant acceptance (unanimous)
• Approved pay classification plan changes for Public Works and Public Safety (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 54 SCBA units for Fire Department (unanimous)
• Removed 4 agenda items including Club RV annexation and backhoe purchase (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to declare weeds a public nuisance and order abatement at the vacant lot on the northeast corner of South Hickory and County Road 20. Council members will also discuss the Countywide Bike/Ped Connectivity Plan and consider a series of resolutions covering licensing, public safety, park upgrades, infrastructure, and community events.

• Public Hearing to Declare Weeds a Public Nuisance at the vacant lot NE corner of South Hickory and County Road 20
• Discussion of Countywide Bike/Ped Connectivity Plan
• Resolution approving ABC License 140 for Dia De Los Muertos at 1157 McKenzie St.
• Resolution approving a Facade Grant for Gypsy Queen Java
• Resolution approving purchase of a Power Hose Roller for the Foley Fire Department

The Foley City Council approved a resolution to proceed with the CAFFM Park Property Expansion Project using impact fee funds, with an estimated total cost of $1.773 million, including a sand volleyball court, shared parking lot, and bathroom building. The council also denied an ABC license for Live Music and Billiards, LLC, and approved numerous other resolutions, including a School Resource Officer agreement and a resolution supporting the Baldwin County Multimodal Connectivity Vision Plan. One item, a commercial lease agreement with Foley CB, LLC, was carried over to the November 4, 2024 meeting.

• Approved CAFFM Park Property Expansion Project using impact fee funds (unanimous)
• Denied ABC license for Live Music and Billiards, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved School Resource Officer Reimbursement Agreement with Baldwin County (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting Baldwin County Multimodal Connectivity Vision Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Beulah Heights Park Upgrade capital project (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of SCBA's for Fire Department with $100,000 discount (unanimous)
• Approved weed abatement at 9475 South Hickory Street (unanimous)
• Carried over commercial lease agreement with Foley CB, LLC to November 4, 2024 (unanimous)

City Council

The Foley City Council will hold a public hearing on rezoning a parcel owned by JBW Investments, LLC, changing its designation from B1A-Extended Business District and PDD-Planned Development District to PUD-Planned Unit Development. The meeting also includes a public hearing to declare weeds a public nuisance at 410 Oakleigh Court and several resolutions authorizing purchases and projects for city departments.

• Public Hearing to consider rezoning JBW Investments, LLC property to PUD
• Public Hearing to declare weeds a nuisance at 410 Oakleigh Court
• Resolution approving purchase of a knuckleboom loader for the Sanitation Department
• Resolution approving the Ralph Schumacher Soccer Complex lighting upgrade
• Resolution to appropriate funds for Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood services for Mills Community Park

The Foley City Council approved a rezoning of property owned by JBW Investments, LLC from B1A-Extended Business District and PDD-Planned Development District to PUD-Planned Unit Development, allowing for apartments and townhomes. The vote was 4-1, with Council Member Charles Ebert III dissenting. The council also approved numerous other items, including ordinances for annexation, greenbelt zoning amendments, and several equipment purchases, as well as resolutions for grants, street closures, and a Hurricane Milton relief support payment.

• Approved rezoning of JBW Investments property to PUD for apartments/townhomes (4-1)
• Approved annexation ordinance for Club RV, LLC property (unanimous)
• Approved zoning ordinance amendments for greenbelt zones (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance rescinding 24-2020 and declaring property surplus for sale (unanimous)
• Approved deed correction for property conveyance to Baldwin County (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for up to $1,500 one-time support payment for Hurricane Milton victims (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to negotiate purchase price for certain real property (unanimous)
• Approved resolution accepting $726,000 Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grant for Police Department (unanimous)

Industrial Development Board

The Industrial Development Board approved a resolution to transfer a two-acre parcel of land to the City of Foley. This transfer is intended to facilitate the city's sale of the property to a local developer for the construction of a cold storage facility and office warehouses.

• Approved April 8, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 24-0002-IDB to transfer land to the City of Foley (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to adopt a long-term strategic plan and consider ordinances regarding public right-of-way permits and fees. The body will also discuss tax exemptions for hearing instruments and various property abatement actions.

• Adoption of the City of Foley 2025-2030 Strategic Plan
• Ordinances to require permits and establish a fee schedule for work in the public right-of-way
• Public hearing to declare weeds a public nuisance at 9475 Hickory St.
• Resolution to apply for FY25 ATRIP-II funds for signal and intersection improvements on Foley Beach Express
• Appropriation of funds for East Verbena Avenue inlet modification and lighting improvements

City Council

The Foley City Council will vote on the FY 2025 municipal budget. The meeting also includes first‑reading ordinances to rezone JBW Investments property, to require permits for work in the public right‑of‑way, and to adopt a right‑of‑way permit fee schedule. Several resolutions address tax abatements, grant acceptances, and other administrative matters.

• Resolution 24-0536 – Adoption of the FY 2025 municipal budget
• Ordinance 24-0533 (First Reading) – Rezone JBW Investments, LLC property from B1A/PDD to PUD
• Ordinance 24-0538 (First Reading) – Require a permit to perform work within the public right‑of‑way
• Ordinance 24-0539 (First Reading) – Adopt a right‑of‑way permit fee schedule
• Resolution 24-0544 – Grant a tax abatement to Point Broadband Holding, LLC

Public Facilities Cooperative District

The Public Facilities Cooperative District approved two budget resolutions: an amendment to the FY2024 budget and adoption of the FY2025 budget, both by unanimous vote. The board also approved the minutes from the March 18, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved PFCD meeting minutes of March 18, 2024 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 24-0002-PFCD amending FY2024 budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 24-0003-PFCD adopting FY2025 budget (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a public nuisance at 1810 S. Cedar St. and consider ordinances for a cable internet franchise and the sale of real property to Baldwin County.

• Proposed franchise agreement with Hotwire Infrastructure Group, LLC for cable and internet services
• Second reading of ordinance for Riviera Utilities to sell real property to Baldwin County
• Public hearing on dilapidated building violations at 1810 S. Cedar St.
• ABC license applications for Colt Grill (118 W Laurel Ave.) and Foley Liquor (3814 S Mckenzie St.)
• Professional services proposals for Miflin Road Access Management and North Cedar Street Sidewalk Project Phase II

The Foley City Council held a public hearing on a dilapidated property at 1810 S. Cedar St. with no public comments, then approved a second reading ordinance granting Hotwire Infrastructure Group a non-exclusive franchise for cable and internet services. The council also approved a consent agenda, several resolutions including the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, and recommended two ABC liquor licenses. One agenda item was removed and another carried over to the next meeting.

• Approved Hotwire Infrastructure Group franchise for cable/internet (unanimous)
• Approved Rivera Utilities land sale to Baldwin County for intersection improvement (unanimous)
• Recommended ABC license for Colt Grill (unanimous)
• Recommended ABC license for Foley Liquor (unanimous)
• Adopted Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (unanimous)
• Approved multiple resolutions including surplus guns donation, T-hangar lease rates, and budget amendments (unanimous)
• Removed weed abatement resolution for 1207 N. Alston St. from agenda (unanimous)
• Carried over abatement resolution for 1810 S. Cedar St. to Sept. 16 meeting (unanimous)

Public Athletic and Sports Facilities Cooperative District

The Public Athletic and Sports Facilities Cooperative District approved minutes from January 2, 2024, adopted a resolution amending the FY2024 budget, and adopted the FY2025 budget. All votes were unanimous with three members present and two absent.

• Approved minutes of January 2, 2024 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution amending FY2024 budgets (unanimous, Enactment No. 24-0002-PASFCD)
• Adopted FY2025 budget (unanimous, Enactment No. 24-0003-PASFCD)

City Council

The Foley City Council will hold public hearings and vote on declaring weeds a public nuisance at four properties and order their abatement. The meeting also includes first readings of ordinances, budget amendments, and resolutions for sidewalk projects, park improvements, and equipment purchases.

• Public hearing to declare weeds a nuisance at 919 W Michigan Ave and 1810 S Cedar St
• First reading of ordinance to allow Rivera Utilities to sell real property to Baldwin County
• Resolution to approve $1.2M for Event Center parking lot resurfacing and expansion
• Resolution to waive fees for Heritage Park use by Foley Witches Ride and The Well Church events
• Resolution to transfer funds for sales tax software purchase and pool pump replacement

The Foley City Council held a work session and regular meeting on August 5, 2024, approving numerous resolutions and ordinances. Key actions included adopting an ordinance establishing an entertainment district for the downtown Foley Arts and Entertainment District, amending impact fees, and approving a resolution to allow a two-week extension for weed abatement at 1810 S. Cedar Street. The council also approved several resolutions for capital projects, including sidewalk projects, a pool pump purchase, and a bid award for resurfacing the Event Center parking lot.

• Adopted ordinance establishing downtown Foley Arts and Entertainment District (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending impact fees (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for weed abatement at 1810 S. Cedar Street with two-week extension (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for Cedar Street Sidewalk Project Phase I (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for Hickory Street Sidewalk Project (unanimous)
• Approved bid award for Event Center parking lot resurfacing (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to inspect T-28B airplane (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for emergency repair to Post Office roof (unanimous)

City Council

The Foley City Council will review an initial draft of the city’s strategic plan and hear departmental reports. The meeting includes first readings of ordinances to amend impact fees and create a downtown entertainment district, plus resolutions on budget increases, traffic improvements, and park events.

• First reading of ordinance to amend impact fees (Ordinance 21-2015)
• First reading of ordinance to establish downtown entertainment district
• Resolution to increase budget for Barin Field WWII exhibit
• Resolution to approve $10 sand volleyball courts project using impact fees
• Resolution to set public hearing on nuisance abatement at 1810 South Cedar Street

The Foley City Council approved a downtown arts and entertainment district ordinance and an amendment to the city's impact fee ordinance, both on first reading by unanimous vote. The council also adopted a long list of resolutions covering pay plan changes, road and pedestrian projects, park use requests, board appointments, and grant applications. One item, a resolution accepting Planning Commission subdivision regulation amendments, was removed from the agenda by unanimous vote. The meeting included presentations on the draft Strategic Plan and Foley Main Street but no other substantive debate.

• Approved ordinance amending impact fee ordinance 21-2015 (unanimous, first reading)
• Approved ordinance establishing Downtown Foley Arts and Entertainment District (unanimous, first reading)
• Adopted ordinance amending public parks usage policies (unanimous)
• Removed resolution 24-0393 accepting subdivision regulation amendments from agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution setting public hearing to declare 1810 South Cedar Street a public nuisance (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution increasing budget for Barin Field WWII exhibit (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution amending sanitation pay classification plan, grade 70 to 90, budget neutral (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution approving Sawgrass proposal for 10 sand volleyball courts using impact fees (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the City of Foley Zoning Ordinance. Additional business includes several resolutions for municipal airport upgrades, pedestrian improvements, and various city maintenance projects.

• Public Hearing: Adoption of City of Foley Zoning Ordinance Amendments
• Ordinance: Amending policies and procedures for usage at public parks
• Ordinance: Declaring certain real property surplus for sale
• Resolution: Forestry mowing at the northwest corner of US Highway 98 and Hickory Street
• Resolution: Leasing T-Hangar end units at Foley Municipal Airport

The City Council adopted amendments to the City of Foley Zoning Ordinance and approved several airport-related projects, including a new terminal building and lightning suppression system. The council also authorized various infrastructure improvements and a settlement agreement with Brightspeed of Southern Alabama, LLC.

• Adopted City of Foley Zoning Ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Approved professional services for a Foley Municipal Airport terminal building (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a lightning suppression system for the airport (unanimous)
• Approved pedestrian improvements for East Peachtree (unanimous)
• Authorized settlement agreement with Brightspeed of Southern Alabama, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved right-of-way use for Colt Foley, LLC for parking and sidewalk seating (unanimous)
• Approved design for 3 additional pickleball courts (unanimous)
• Authorized funds for E Jessamine Extension paving and bid process (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances including a fiber-optic franchise and subdivision regulations. The agenda also includes multiple resolutions regarding public nuisance weed abatements, alcohol licenses, and various capital purchases.

• Ordinance for Southern Light, LLC to construct fiber-optic lines in public rights-of-way
• Ordinance approving a subdivision regulation agreement with Baldwin County Commission
• ABC License for Slappin Daks at 201 A North OWA Blvd.
• ABC License for Superior Crab Seafood at 1141 S McKenzie St.
• Resolution to approve the capital purchase of a K9 dual purpose dog

The Foley City Council approved a non-exclusive fiber-optic franchise agreement for Southern Light, LLC and authorized the sale of surplus municipal real property. The Council also passed several resolutions regarding weed abatement, capital projects, and board appointments. Additionally, residents raised concerns during the meeting regarding local drainage and flooding issues.

• Approved fiber-optic franchise for Southern Light, LLC (5-0)
• Approved subdivision regulation agreement with Baldwin County (5-0)
• Approved surplus declaration and sale of real property (5-0)
• Approved K9 unit capital purchase and surplus of K9 Bronco (5-0)
• Approved Beulah Heights drainage project design (5-0)
• Reappointed Pamela Monroe to Housing Authority Board (5-0)
• Appointed Chloe Salinas to Beautification Advisory Board (5-0)
• Approved six weed abatement resolutions (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding budget transfers for parks and sidewalks. The agenda includes discussions on police department pay enhancements and equipment purchases.

• Amending the Police Department Pay Classification Plan
• Transferring funds for a capital project at Aaronville Park
• Amending the Street Department budget for sidewalk maintenance
• Approving equipment purchases for nine police vehicles
• Approving a Harley Rake purchase for the Street Department

The Foley City Council approved a series of ordinances and resolutions on June 3, 2024, including a subdivision-regulation agreement with the Baldwin County Commission and the Foley Planning Commission, a zoning ordinance amendment, and acceptance of public rights-of-way and infrastructure in Greystone Village Subdivision for city maintenance. The council also approved sidewalk funding, a police department pay classification plan, equipment purchases, park fee waivers, and several capital projects. All recorded votes were unanimous, and no substantive items were denied or tabled.

• Approved ordinance on first reading for subdivision regulations agreement between Baldwin County Commission, City of Foley and Foley Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance on first reading amending the City of Foley Zoning Ordinance (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance accepting public rights-of-way and infrastructure improvements in Greystone Village Subdivision for city maintenance (unanimous)
• Recommended moving forward with ABC license for Novel Rose LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution waiving fees for Beulah Heights Park for Pastor Juanita Houston's Worship In The Heights event (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to transfer funds and approve capital project for Aaronville Park fencing (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution amending Street Department budget for sidewalk maintenance along Hwy 98 from Cypress to Juniper Streets (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution appropriating additional $8k for Foley High School and $4k for Mathis Elementary sidewalk projects, totaling $12k (unanimous)

City Council

The council will consider an ordinance to accept Greystone Village infrastructure for city maintenance. The agenda also includes votes on several capital projects, including shoreline stabilization and park master planning. Additionally, the council will review ABC license applications and hold public hearings regarding weed abatement.

• Ordinance accepting infrastructure improvements in Greystone Village Subdivision for city maintenance
• ABC license applications for Dollar General Store at 2863 S McKenzie St and CEFCO at 1216 N McKenzie St
• Resolution approving professional services for the Downtown Residential Streetscape Conceptual Design
• Approval of the Wolf Creek Shoreline Stabilization Capital Project
• Acceptance of a FEMA grant for a First Responder Hurricane Safe Room

The Foley City Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing a revenue bond for Goodwill Industries, subject to Redevelopment Authority approval. The council also accepted a FEMA grant for a first responder hurricane safe room and approved several capital projects, including shoreline stabilization at Wolf Creek Park and a pavilion at Graham Creek Nature Preserve. Additionally, the council approved two ABC license applications for retail beer and tobacco sales.

• Approved revenue bond issuance for Goodwill Industries (unanimous)
• Accepted FEMA grant for first responder hurricane safe room (unanimous)
• Approved Wolf Creek Shoreline Stabilization capital project (unanimous)
• Approved Nature Parks Pavilion capital project (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of ABC licenses for Dollar General and CEFCO (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of municipal truck and network firewalls (unanimous)
• Approved professional services for Mills Community Park planning (unanimous)
• Authorized entry to 607 East Orange Avenue for weed abatement (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on amendments to the city zoning ordinance and a rezoning request near James Road. The agenda also includes an ordinance to transfer part of Oley Beach Express to ALDOT and resolutions regarding equipment purchases and park improvements.

• Rezoning property near James Road and County Road 12 S from R-4 to R-2
• Ordinance to transfer a city-owned portion of Oley Beach Express to ALDOT
• Budget increase and purchase request for a 2023 Caterpillar Bulldozer
• Bid award for the Foley Public Works Complex Building Package
• ABC license application for Mugshots Grill and Bar

The Foley City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to transfer the city-owned portion of the Foley Beach Express to the Alabama Department of Transportation. The council also adopted zoning amendments, rezoned property owned by Grey Contracting, and approved various capital projects including a bulldozer purchase and public works complex bids. All votes recorded were unanimous.

• Approved ordinance transferring Foley Beach Express to ALDOT (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending City Zoning Ordinance (unanimous)
• Rezoned Grey Contracting property from R-4 to R-2 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2023 Caterpillar Bulldozer (unanimous)
• Approved bid award for Foley Public Works Complex (unanimous)
• Recommended ABC License for Mugshots Grill and Bar (unanimous)
• Removed weeds nuisance hearing item from agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed members to Personnel Action Committee (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider two property rezoning ordinances and several resolutions regarding city infrastructure and grants. Discussion includes funding for new pickleball courts, sidewalk projects, and various departmental budget adjustments.

• Rezoning 212 E. Michigan Avenue from B-1A to R-3
• Rezoning property east of N. McKenzie Street and north of E. Berry Avenue to PUD
• $1,147,328 appropriation for new pickleball courts via impact fees
• Funding for four sidewalk projects including Foley Elementary and Foley High School
• Resolution to declare weeds at 607 East Orange Avenue a public nuisance

The City Council approved funding for new pickleball courts and associated road construction. They also adopted several rezoning ordinances and authorized funding for a drug prevention program at the Dream Center.

• Appropriated $1,147,328 for new pickleball courts (Unanimous)
• Approved Sawgrass Consulting, LLC for parking lot and road construction near pickleball courts (Unanimous)
• Approved $25k per year for two years for Dream Center anti-opioid program (Unanimous)
• Rezoned 212 E. Michigan Avenue from B-1A to R-3 (Unanimous)
• Rezoned property east of N. McKenzie St and north of E. Berry Ave to PUD (Unanimous)
• Approved funding for four sidewalk projects (Unanimous)
• Adopted Baldwin County 9-1-1 GIS/addressing and street name standards (Unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor and staff to negotiate purchase price for real property (Unanimous)

Industrial Development Board

The Industrial Development Board will consider a resolution to grant a tax abatement to Blessed Kettle Brewing Company, LLC. The board will also ratify the election of officers and approve minutes from the December 11, 2023 meeting.

• Tax abatement for Blessed Kettle Brewing Company, LLC
• Resolution ratifying and confirming the election of officers
• Approval of December 11, 2023 meeting minutes

The Foley Industrial Development Board unanimously approved a tax abatement for Blessed Kettle Brewing Company, LLC. The board also ratified the election of its officers and approved previous meeting minutes. Lee Johnson stated the brewery would create over 10 jobs and support the downtown area.

• Approved tax abatement for Blessed Kettle Brewing Company (unanimous)
• Ratified election of IDB officers (unanimous)
• Approved December 11, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Council adopted an ordinance setting axle limits for Kenny Stabler Avenue and approved several economic development agreements. They authorized various equipment purchases for Public Works and the airport, and accepted the transfer of several roads from Baldwin County.

• Adopted maximum axle limit for Kenny Stabler Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved noise ordinance modernization (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved rezoning for Grey Contracting of Greenville, LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted 15-year economic development agreements with SCP/BPG Magnolia Holdings, LLC and Octave Foley, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of ownership for multiple roads from Baldwin County to the City (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of two zero-turn mowers and two generators for Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved site survey and design work for a new Aquatics Center (unanimous)
• Approved installation of two new gate systems at Foley Municipal Airport (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review ordinances regarding flood prevention and the creation of a library board. The agenda also includes several property rezoning requests and infrastructure project approvals. Additionally, the council will consider various ABC license applications for local businesses.

• Rezoning Crimson Land Development LLC from business to residential multi-family
• Rezoning Fikes Wholesale Inc to a Planned Unit Development
• Bid award for repaving and widening the Foley Beach Express
• Public hearing on flood prevention ordinance amendments
• Ordinance setting a maximum axle limit on Kenny Stabler Avenue

The Council adopted an ordinance pertaining to flood damage prevention and approved several infrastructure projects, including repaving the Foley Beach Express. Multiple rezoning requests and ABC license recommendations were also approved.

• Adopted flood damage prevention ordinance 24-0114 (unanimous)
• Approved repaving and widening of Foley Beach Express via Mobile Asphalt Company, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved maximum axle limit for Kenny Stabler Avenue (4-1)
• Approved rezoning for Crimson Land Development LLC to R3 Residential Multi-Family (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for Fikes Wholesale Inc to PUD (unanimous)
• Approved $125,000 funding increase for Jessamine Extension (unanimous)
• Approved $83,000 budget increase for concrete crushing (unanimous)
• Recommended ABC licenses for Mudbugs and Margaritas Festival, RAM 24 Inc, and The Gathering Place of Summerdale LLC (unanimous)

Public Facilities Cooperative District

The District will consider a resolution to ratify and confirm the election of officers. The meeting also includes a discussion on imposing project user fees for the Magnolia Walk development.

• Ratification of elected officers (Resolution 24-0198)
• Imposition of project user fees for Magnolia Walk development (Resolution 24-0199)

The Public Facilities Cooperative District approved a resolution to impose project user fees for the Magnolia Walk development, which includes a hotel and residential project. The board also ratified the election of officers and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Approved project user fees for Magnolia Walk development (unanimous)
• Ratified and confirmed the election of officers (unanimous)
• Approved August 7, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the FY 2023 financial report and consider several capital purchases for city departments. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding weeds at Laurel Subdivision Phase 2.

• Ordinance regarding maximum axle limits on Kenny Stabler Avenue
• Funding for light poles and service at the Public Works Complex
• GOMESA grant acceptance for Foley Nature Park expansion
• Intersection improvements at SR-59 and CR 12
• Purchase of playground equipment for Max Griffin Park

The City Council approved multiple resolutions for vehicle purchases, park equipment, and infrastructure design funds. The council also authorized the Mayor to negotiate the purchase of real property following an executive session.

• Authorized Mayor to negotiate purchase price for real property (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 pass-through for South Baldwin Regional Workforce Development Authority (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of electric truck for Public Works and truck for Sports Tourism (unanimous)
• Approved funding for Armory design and Event Center parking lot construction (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of playground equipment for Max Griffin Park (unanimous)
• Approved funding for new light poles at Public Works Complex and fence at Hamburg Building (unanimous)
• Approved waiving community development fees for Southside Baptist Church (unanimous)
• Tabled axle limit ordinance for Kenny Stabler Avenue to March 18 (unanimous)

City Council

The Foley City Council will review several resolutions and ordinances during its February 19 meeting. Key items include a first reading on amending flood damage prevention rules, which will also trigger a scheduled public hearing. The council will also vote on professional services contracts with Pillar LLC for Pilgrim Street design phases one and two, alongside approvals for subdivision infrastructure, street lighting, and departmental funding adjustments.

• First reading and scheduled public hearing on Ordinance 21-2014 amendments regarding flood damage prevention
• Approval of Pillar LLC professional services proposals for Pilgrim Street Design Phase 1 (E Michigan to E Jackson) and Phase 2 (E Jackson to E Jefferson)
• Resolution accepting Majestic Manor subdivision rights-of-way and infrastructure improvements for city maintenance
• Authorization to begin the CAFFM Commercial Kitchen Project and accept McCollough Architecture’s proposal
• Resolutions approving street lighting for Peachtree Subdivision, police pay classification amendments, and facade grants for Feast & Co.

The City Council adopted a resolution to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 50% by 2035. The council also authorized the start of a commercial kitchen project for the Foley Farmer's Market (CAFFM) and approved several infrastructure and zoning updates.

• Adopted traffic safety targets to reduce accidents by 50% by 2035 and 75% by 2050 (Unanimous)
• Authorized CAFFM commercial kitchen project and McCollough Architecture proposal (Unanimous)
• Approved flood damage prevention ordinance update on first reading (Unanimous)
• Adopted agreement with Baldwin County Commission regarding subdivision regulations (Unanimous)
• Accepted public rights-of-way and infrastructure in Majestic Manor Subdivision (Unanimous)
• Approved street lighting upgrades for Peachtree Subdivision and Juniper Street (Unanimous)
• Approved professional services proposals for Pilgrim Street Design Phases 1 and 2 (Unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of playground equipment for Nature Parks Department (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special called meeting to hear an audit presentation. Warren Averett, LLC will present the audited annual financial report for fiscal year 2023. The council will consider a resolution to accept this report.

• Presentation of Audit by Warren Averett, LLC
• Resolution 24-0125: Accepting the FY2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)

The City Council adopted a resolution accepting the FY2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Audit partner Kristen McAllister reported an unmodified opinion with no findings of significant adjustments or noncompliance.

• Adopted Resolution 24-0125 accepting the FY2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider several zoning changes for the Mills Community and Mills Park. The agenda also includes numerous resolutions regarding municipal vehicle purchases, road and sidewalk projects, and various city service agreements.

• Public hearing for initial zoning of Mills Community as R4-Residential Single Family & Duplex and AO-Agricultural Open Space
• Public hearing for initial zoning of City owned property (Mills Park) as OSP-Open Space/Preservation District
• Ordinance regarding subdivision regulations between Baldwin County Commission, City of Foley, and Planning Commission
• Acceptance of public rights-of-way and infrastructure improvements in Majestic Manor Subdivision
• Resolution to purchase a shuttle bus for the Senior Center and a Ford F-150 truck for the Municipal Complex

The City Council approved several infrastructure projects, including two roundabouts and multiple sidewalk extensions. The council also adopted initial zoning for the Mills Community and City-owned property, and authorized various equipment purchases for city departments.

• Approved initial zoning for Mills Community as R4 and AO (unanimous)
• Approved initial zoning for City-owned Mills Park as OSP (unanimous)
• Approved funding for roundabouts at Michigan Ave at Cedar St and Michigan Ave at Juniper St (unanimous)
• Approved bid award to S.C. Stagner Contracting, Inc. for East Verbena Avenue Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved sidewalk projects for Highway 59 and North Cedar Street (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a shuttle bus for the Senior Center (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation for ABC License for Waffles R Wild (unanimous)
• Declared structure at 211 East Rose Avenue surplus for demolition (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance for a temporary moratorium on new above-ground overhead utilities. The meeting includes several resolutions regarding departmental equipment, land donations, and public nuisance abatement.

• Public hearing regarding lot clearing and weed removal at 1 Laurel Ave.
• Ordinance for a temporary moratorium on new above-ground overhead utilities
• Resolution approving Sawgrass Consulting's proposal for Philomene Holmes Improvements Project
• Resolution authorizing the purchase of a truck for the Parks and Recreation Department
• Resolution approving the retirement of two K9s and the purchase of a new K9 dual purpose dog

The City Council adopted an ordinance to temporarily stop new above-ground overhead utilities. They also approved several resolutions regarding public safety equipment, city personnel changes, and intergovernmental agreements.

• Adopted ordinance for temporary moratorium on new above-ground overhead utilities (unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental support agreement with Naval Air Station Whiting Field and the Department of the Navy (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Classification Plan changes including a new Commander of Code Enforcement position (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a K9 Dual Purpose Dog for bomb and gunpowder detection (unanimous)
• Approved Sawgrass Consulting's CEI proposal for Philomene Holmes Improvements Project (unanimous)
• Authorized employees to enter Lot 1 Laurel Ave. to abate a public nuisance (unanimous)
• Approved utility easements for Baldwin EMC and Riviera Utilities at Wolf Creek Park (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 6 Arrow Board Signs for the Street Department (unanimous)

City Council

The council will review several economic development agreements and property rezoning requests. The agenda also includes budget increases for street extensions and infrastructure repairs.

• Economic development agreements with Select Site Ventures LLC, IRH Foley LLC, and Magnolia Meat and Grocery LLC
• Rezoning of property owned by SCP BPG Magnolia Holdings, LLC
• Purchase of a Ford F-150 truck for the Municipal Complex
• Budget increase for the South Pecan Street Extension
• ABC license for Blooms 4 You, Inc at 200 N. McKenzie Street

The City Council adopted several economic development agreements with Select Site Ventures LLC, IRH Foley LLC, and Magnolia Meat and Grocery LLC. Council also approved various capital purchases, fund transfers, and zoning ordinances.

• Adopted rezoning for SCP BPG Magnolia Holdings, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved economic development agreement with Select Site Ventures LLC (unanimous)
• Approved economic development agreement with IRH Foley LLC (unanimous)
• Approved economic development agreement with Magnolia Meat and Grocery LLC (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of property at 211 East Rd for new Symbol Clinic (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Zero Turn Mower for Parks and Recreation (unanimous)
• Approved funding increase for South Pecan Street Extension (unanimous)
• Approved ABC License recommendation for Gumbo and Alabama Slammer Festival (unanimous)

Public Athletic and Sports Facilities Cooperative District

The Public Athletic and Sports Facilities Cooperative District will meet to elect officers via resolution. The body will also consider a resolution to ratify and confirm the project user fee established in December 2016.

• Resolution to Elect Officers (24-0032)
• Resolution to ratify and confirm the Project User Fee Resolution of December 19, 2016 (24-0023)

The Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes from August 28, 2023. Members adopted a resolution to elect officers and ratified a project user fee resolution originally adopted on December 19, 2016.

• Approved August 28, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to elect officers (Unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to ratify and confirm the December 19, 2016 project user fee resolution (Unanimous)

Public Cultural & Entertainment Facilities Cooperative District

The Public Cultural & Entertainment Facilities Cooperative District will meet to approve minutes from August 28, 2023. The agenda includes a resolution to elect officers and a resolution to ratify the district's 2016 project user fee resolution.

• Resolution to Elect Officers (24-0033)
• Resolution to ratify and confirm the Project User Fee Resolution of 2016 (24-0022)

The Board elected its officers and ratified a project user fee resolution originally adopted on December 19, 2016. The Board also approved the meeting minutes from August 28, 2023.

• Approved August 28, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution to Elect Officers (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 24-0022 to ratify and confirm the December 19, 2016 Project User Fee Resolution (Unanimous)