Gadsden public meetings in 2022
9 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Agendas & Minutes
The City Council approved alcoholic beverage licenses for Gah Gahs Bar N Grill and Olive Garden. The council also authorized several service contracts, a $129,748 senior nutrition grant, and filled numerous vacancies across city boards and commissions.
- Approved alcoholic beverage license for Gah Gahs Bar N Grill (unanimous)
- Approved alcoholic beverage license for Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 6474 (unanimous)
- Tabled nuisance abatement resolution for 611 Polk Street for 30 days (unanimous)
- Authorized $129,748 grant for Senior Nutrition Program at Carver Community Center and Elliott (unanimous)
- Approved $45,900 agreement with MBA Engineers, Inc. for Senior Wellness Center testing (unanimous)
- Approved $39,000 agreement with Thomas M. McElrath for Noccalula Falls Park train platform (unanimous)
- Approved $22,100 proposal from Wisener, LLC for Dalehaven Place Drainage Project (unanimous)
- Appointed members to 11 different municipal boards and authorities (unanimous)
City Council Agendas & Minutes
The City Council updated the zoning ordinance to allow medical cannabis dispensaries, processors, and cultivators. The council also approved a budget amendment for software and appointed two part-time municipal judges.
- Approved zoning ordinance to permit medical cannabis businesses (Unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of 1120 & 1130 Goodyear Avenue to Office District (Unanimous)
- Approved $407,753 budget transfer for Tyler Technologies software (Unanimous)
- Approved city code amendments for municipal court sessions and judge pay (Unanimous)
- Appointed Nikki Tinker and Jonathan Welch as part-time municipal judges (Unanimous)
- Approved nuisance abatements for 408 Avalon Lane, 1138 Goodyear Avenue, 3320 Madison Avenue, and 2810 Railroad Avenue (Unanimous)
- Tabled nuisance abatement for 502 Henry Street for 30 days (Unanimous)
- Tabled resolution amending Employee Handbooks indefinitely (Unanimous)
City Council Agendas & Minutes
The Council approved a budget amendment for robotic equipment and a service agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for management software. Several agreements were adopted to sponsor fishing tournaments at Coosa Landing, and a lease was approved for the Recovery Organization of Support Specialist. One nuisance abatement was ordered for 1702 Peachtree Street.
- Approved FY 2023 budget amendment for robotic equipment using $147,187.00 grant (unanimous)
- Approved $72,311.50 bid for Chevrolet Tahoe from Donohoo Chevrolet, LLC (unanimous)
- Approved $94,653.00 annual software agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. plus implementation fee up to $313,100.00 (unanimous)
- Approved nuisance abatement for 1702 Peachtree Street (unanimous)
- Approved lease for Recovery Organization of Support Specialist at Carver Community Center for $3,000.00/month (unanimous)
- Approved multiple fishing tournament sponsorships at Coosa Landing totaling $31,500.00 plus per-boat fees (unanimous)
- Tabled rezoning of 1120 and 1130 Goodyear Avenue for 7 days (unanimous)
- Amended Gadsden-Etowah County Emergency Management Agency bylaws (unanimous)
City Council Agendas & Minutes
The City Council unanimously approved several equipment bids, including police body armor and a pickup truck, and authorized a $147,187 grant for a robotic rescue platform. The council also ordered the abatement of two nuisance properties and assessed a demolition lien. A rezoning request for Goodyear Avenue was presented for first reading and will be voted on next week.
- Approved nuisance abatement for 207 2nd Street North (unanimous)
- Approved nuisance abatement for 1400 Walnut Street (unanimous)
- Approved $4,191.40 nuisance abatement lien for 2000 Rainbow Drive (unanimous)
- Awarded bid for police body armor to Gulf States Distributors, Inc. at $994.00 each (unanimous)
- Awarded bid for pickup truck to Donohoo Chevrolet, LLC for $23,036.70 (unanimous)
- Awarded bid for reel and bedknife grinders to Jerry Pate Company for $85,396.00 total (unanimous)
- Authorized $31,000 agreement with CDG Engineers and Associates, Inc. for City Hall tank closure (unanimous)
- Accepted $147,187 ALEA grant for a robotic search and rescue platform (unanimous)
City Council Agendas & Minutes
The City Council unanimously approved the abatement of nuisances at three different properties and awarded a bid for a terminal tractor. A request for a restaurant retail liquor license was tabled indefinitely. The council also ratified weekly accounts and approved standing committee appointments.
- Approved nuisance abatement at 324 Morningview Drive (unanimous)
- Approved nuisance abatement at 1806 Mt. Zion Avenue (unanimous)
- Approved nuisance abatement at 2501 Lookout Avenue (unanimous)
- Tabled retail liquor license for 4th Quarter Bar and Grill indefinitely (unanimous)
- Approved appointments of council members to seven standing committees (unanimous)
- Awarded Bid No. 3486 for a terminal tractor to Briggs Industrial Solutions for $78,360.00 (unanimous)
- Ratified HTE System accounts for Nov 11-17 totaling $175,386.99 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from November 14, 2022 (unanimous)
City Council Agendas & Minutes
The City Council unanimously approved a budget amendment to appropriate a $17,624 grant from the Department of Homeland Security. The council also approved a nuisance abatement order for a property on Van Courtland Street.
- Approved minutes from November 7, 2022 (unanimous)
- Ratified HTE System account payments of $982,004.01 (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance O-44-22 to appropriate $17,624 DHS grant for CERT Program (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution R-314-22 ordering nuisance abatement at 411 Van Courtland Street (unanimous)
City Council Agendas & Minutes
The City Council elected Kent Back as President and Steve Smith as President Pro Tempore. The council approved several administrative resolutions regarding employee retention, city depositories, and the appointment of Iva Nelson as City Clerk-Treasurer. A resolution to amend employee handbooks was tabled for an additional 30 days.
- Elected Kent Back as Council President (Unanimous)
- Elected Steve Smith as President Pro Tempore (Unanimous)
- Elected Iva Nelson as City Clerk-Treasurer (Unanimous)
- Approved retention of current officers and employees (Unanimous)
- Authorized $750 monthly vehicle reimbursement for Mayor Ford (Unanimous)
- Created Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Director of City Services positions (Unanimous)
- Approved Verizon Wireless special use permit for 1937 Springrock Street (Unanimous)
- Accepted $17,624 Department of Homeland Security grant for CERT Program (Unanimous)
City Council Agendas & Minutes
The City Council amended the FY2023 budget to use grant funds for dive gear and approved a retail liquor license for a mini market. The council also accepted a property conveyance on Comnock Avenue to facilitate the demolition of a burned structure.
- Approved FY2023 budget amendment for 5 dry-suits and 3 dive computers (Unanimous)
- Approved alcoholic beverage license for Quickety Split Mini Mart 2 at 2300 Forrest Avenue (6-1)
- Approved conveyance of property at 35 Comnock Avenue from Estate of Clara W. Talton (Unanimous)
- Tabled nuisance abatement for 411 Van Courtland Street for an additional 30 days (Unanimous)
- Approved October 25, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Ratified HTE System accounts for Oct 21-27 totaling $1,488,391.03 (Unanimous)
City Council Agendas & Minutes
The City Council approved the rezoning of five parcels on Malone and Mountain Streets for an antique and furniture store. The council also authorized $400,000 in American Rescue Plan funds for School Resource Officer salaries and benefits. Additionally, three properties were ordered for nuisance abatement.
- Approved rezoning of five parcels on Malone and Mountain Streets to B-2 General Business District (Unanimous)
- Approved nuisance abatement for 1812 Emanuel Avenue (Unanimous)
- Approved nuisance abatement for 3411 Georgia Avenue (Unanimous)
- Approved nuisance abatement for 1109 Wilson Drive (Unanimous)
- Approved renaming Carver Square to Jalania Harris Memorial Square (Unanimous)
- Approved special event alcohol license for Kansas City Barbeque World Invitational Banquet (Unanimous)
- Approved $2,600 grant from Alabama Tourism Department and corresponding budget amendment (Unanimous)
- Approved $400,000 agreement with Gadsden City Board of Education for SRO salaries and benefits (3-0-1)