Cullman public meetings in 2022
5 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Council adopted the 2021 International Building Code and updated the city's business license fee schedule. New ordinances establish fees for non-emergency lift assists and false alarms, and a franchise agreement was granted for a fiber internet system.
- Adopted 2021 International Building Code and companion codes (4-0)
- Rezoned 1106 Second Avenue NW from M-1 Manufacturing to B-2 Business District (4-0)
- Approved contract with St. John & Associates, Inc. for Cullman Civic Complex civil design (All-0)
- Authorized City Attorney to remove tenants from city property (All-0)
- Granted fiber internet franchise to Cooperative Connection, LLC dba Sprout (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 2023-11 establishing fees for non-emergency lift assists and false alarms (4-0)
- Updated the City of Cullman license fee schedule via Ordinance No. 2023-12 (4-0)
City Council
The City Council appointed Acting Police Chief David Nassetta to the position of Chief of Police. The council also awarded two pipe supply contracts and approved three special event requests.
- Appointed David Nassetta as Chief of Police (All Aye)
- Awarded Class III RCP pipe bid to Bear Concrete Products (All Aye)
- Awarded RCP Class III pipe purchase to Foley Products Company for $26,279.60 (All Aye)
- Approved 'Our Lady of Guadalupe' parade for Dec 10, 2022 (All Aye)
- Approved Poplar Drive SW block party for Dec 18, 2022 (All Aye)
- Approved Cullman Christian School Good Friday 5k Run for April 7, 2023 (All Aye)
- Approved minutes from November 14, 2022 (4-0)
- Set public hearing for Jan 9, 2023 to rezone Barkley property on Bolte Road SE
City Council
The Council established the 2023 meeting calendar and approved a municipal sales tax holiday for severe weather preparedness in February 2023. The body also authorized two holiday events at Depot Park and appointed three members to the Tree Commission Board.
- Adopted 2023 City Council meeting schedule (Voice vote: All Aye)
- Approved Ordinance No. 2023-08 for Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Feb 24-26, 2023 (Roll call: 4-0, 1 absent)
- Approved Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony at Depot Park on Dec 2 (Voice vote: All Aye)
- Approved Christkindlmarkt event from Dec 9-11 (Voice vote: All Aye)
- Adopted resolution honoring Police Chief Kenny Culpepper for 44 years of service (Voice vote)
- Appointed Edgar Viegl to Tree Commission Board (Voice vote: All Aye)
- Appointed Joel Moon to Tree Commission Board (Voice vote: All Aye)
- Reappointed Rachel Peinhardt Dawsey to Tree Commission Board (Voice vote: All Aye)
City Council
The Council approved ordinances to regulate the parking of recreational vehicles and update street construction specifications. They also annexed property at 485 Highway 69 North and granted two alcohol licenses.
- Approved Ordinance No. 2023-07 regulating recreational vehicle parking (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 2023-06 amending street construction specifications (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 2023-03 to annex properties at 485 Highway 69 North as M-1 Manufacturing District (4-0)
- Approved beer and wine off-premises alcohol license for Save More and Grill (Unanimous)
- Approved package store off-premises alcohol license for Discount Package Store (Unanimous)
- Set public hearing for Dec 12, 2022, regarding 2021 International Building Code adoption
- Set public hearing for Dec 12, 2022, to rezone 1106 Second Avenue NW from M-1 to B-2
City Council
The Council adopted new regulations for special events and amended zoning definitions to include dispensing sites, event venues, gyms, and kennels. They also passed resolutions supporting the school board's capital improvement plan and recognizing the WildWater Water Park award.
- Approved Ordinance No. 2022-31 amending zoning definitions and permitted uses (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 2023-02 establishing regulations for parades, public assemblies, and special events (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2023-04 supporting the Cullman City School Board capital improvement plan (All-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2023-05 recognizing Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism for the Leading Edge Award (All-0)
- Approved special event permit for Cullman Moose Lodge annual turkey shoots (All-0)
- Approved special event permit for 'Pray, then Vote' event on November 7, 2022 (All-0)
- Approved meeting minutes from October 10, 2022 (4-0)