Dothan public meetings in 2023

City Commission Agendas and Minutes

The City Commission will hold public hearings on rezoning and federal grant plans. The body is deciding on several high-value contracts, including a major project for the Dothan Opera House and police department renovations.

• Contract for Dothan Opera House Project with Brasfield and Gorrie, LLC not to exceed $16,992,944.00
• Rezoning 6.029 acres at Hartford Highway and Honeysuckle Road from R-3 to B-2
• Police Department Administration Renovation contract with Lewis Construction, LLC for $231,224.59
• Master Services Agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for 20 license plate reader cameras at $48,833.33 plus $43,333.33 annually
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 10, Animals, to increase penalties for vicious dogs

City Commission Agendas and Minutes

The City Commission is considering several funding appropriations and infrastructure agreements. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding the assessment of weed abatement costs against specific properties.

• Appropriating $381,000.00 per year for 10 years to the Industrial Development Board
• $119,000.00 agreement with AECOM Technical Services for a Brannon Stand Road (AL-605) Corridor Study
• $97,600.00 agreement with Motorola Solutions for Fire Station Alerting Systems for Stations 10 and 3
• Public hearing on assessing weed abatement costs against properties determined to be nuisances
• Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Alcoholic Beverages, Section 6-62 regarding advertising requirements

City Commission Agendas and Minutes

The City Commission is meeting to discuss funding for a new agricultural center and various infrastructure projects. The body will hold public hearings on zoning changes, unsafe structure demolitions, and weed abatement costs. Other items include road resurfacing projects and municipal appointments.

• Agreement with Alabama Department of Commerce for $20,000,000.00 to fund the Agricultural Center of Innovation
• Public hearing and ordinance to revise Highway 84 East Overlay District zoning regulations
• Agreement with Poly, Inc. for $197,925.00 for Museum Avenue Utility and Drainage Improvements
• ALDOT projects to resurface Flynn Road and a portion of Kinsey Road
• Reappointment of Rose P. Evans-Gordon as Presiding Municipal Judge at a salary of $176,592.00

City Commission Agendas and Minutes

The City Commission will hold public hearings on five rezoning requests and weed abatement costs. The body is also deciding on several grants, city contracts, and the annexation of property on Napier Field Road.

• Rezoning of 86.83 acres at 3936 Napier Field Road to Heavy Industry District
• Contract with Scarborough & Associates, Inc. for generator installation at 14250 W. U.S. Hwy 84 for $191,458.00
• Acceptance of $125,000.00 Innovate Alabama Network Grant Award
• Grant of $118,974.00 from ADECA for electric vehicle charging stations at James Oates Park
• Payment of $37,270.00 to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management for landfill permit renewal

City Commission Agendas and Minutes

The City Commission will consider several large-scale infrastructure contracts, including watermain improvements and pedestrian projects. The meeting also includes discussions on telecommunications franchise agreements and property transfers.

• L and K Contracting Co. Inc. contracts for Woodland Redwater ($5,391,350.00) and Ross Clark Circle Watermain ($7,135,361.00) projects
• Wiregrass Construction Company, Inc. contract for East Main Street pedestrian improvements ($591,549.00)
• Enterprise Solutions Consulting, LLC contract modification for ERP implementation ($5,562,381.25)
• Franchise agreements for Knology, Inc. and Crown Castle Fiber LLC
• Poly, Inc. contracts for storage tank repairs and inspections

City Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Dothan City Commission will hold public hearings and vote on three rezoning requests, including city-owned land near Rock Creek Road and Westgate Parkway, a property on Ross Clark Circle, and a 34.84-acre tract on Denton Road. The commission will also consider a $4,155,600 service order for design and construction phase services for the Dothan City Hall Project, along with several other contracts and agreements, including CDBG-funded subrecipient agreements and equipment purchases.

• Rezoning 0.58 acres (city-owned) near Rock Creek Rd & Westgate Pkwy from R-1 to B-2
• Rezoning 0.66 acres at 3265 & 3269 Ross Clark Circle from R-2/B-3 to B-2
• Rezoning 34.84 acres on Denton Rd (UMH AL Lavista Estates) to MH-1
• Service Order with RDG Planning & Design for City Hall Project, not to exceed $4,155,600
• CDBG subrecipient agreements: Wiregrass Habitat for Humanity ($155,000), The Ark Dothan ($87,850), and others

City Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Dothan City Commission will consider adopting the FY2024-2025 biennium budget and several related appropriations, as well as a major contract for Oracle ERP implementation. The agenda includes numerous routine items such as contracts, grants, and appointments, along with a public hearing on nuisance property abatement costs.

• Adoption of FY2024-2025 biennium operating and capital budget (tabled from Sept. 5)
• Contract with IBM for Oracle ERP implementation (Finance and Personnel modules) at $4,734,000
• Contract with Can/Am Technologies for cashiering solution at $313,540
• Purchase of property adjacent to Wiregrass Museum of Art from Bayline Railroad for $10,000
• Final change order for Grandview Elementary athletic field installation, increasing contract to $884,222

City Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Dothan City Commission will hold public hearings and vote on amendments to the zoning ordinance for parking reductions and a rezoning of property near North Range Street and Webb Road. The commission will also consider adopting the biennium operating and capital budget for fiscal years 2024 and 2025, along with several resolutions for contracts, appropriations, and surplus property declarations.

• Public hearing and ordinance to allow administrative reduction in required parking (Chapter 114, Article XI)
• Rezoning 1.659 acres at North Range Street and Webb Road from H-I to B-3
• Adoption of Biennium Operating and Capital Budget for FY2024-2025
• Loan application for $41,330,930 for sewer and wastewater treatment projects
• Contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield for employee health care plan (one-year renewal)

The Board of Commissioners approved a large loan for wastewater projects and several property rezonings and transfers. The 2024-2025 Biennium Operating and Capital Budget and related funding resolutions were tabled until September 19, 2023.

• Approved $41,330,930.00 loan application for sewer and wastewater projects (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-271 to allow administrative reduction in required parking (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-272 rezoning property at North Range Street and Webb Road to B-3 Local Shopping (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-273 conveying two parcels on Ennis Road to Houston County (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-274 conveying a parcel on South Lena Street to Dothan Downtown Redevelopment Authority (7-0)
• Adopted Title VI Compliance Program and named Kelly Mierkowski as Coordinator (Unanimous)
• Approved $57,900.00 agreement with TTL, Inc. for landfill monitoring (Unanimous)
• Approved $80,200.00 agreement with Poly, Inc. for City Hall and Magistrate Offices surveying (Unanimous)

City Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Dothan City Commission is holding a work session to discuss the biennium budget for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. The agenda contains only this discussion item and adjournment, with no other business listed.

• Discussion of biennium budget for FY2024 and FY2025

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review the proposed Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025 Biennium Budget. City officials presented budget goals, expenditures, and capital project focuses. No formal votes were taken; the budget is aimed for adoption at the September 5 meeting.

City Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Board of Commissioners approved several resolutions including a $500,000 appropriation for the Industrial Development Board and a $242,000 contract for police department renovations. The board also authorized the demolition of unsafe structures and appointed D. Kevan Kelly as City Attorney.

• Appropriated $500,000 to the Industrial Development Board for an economic development project (Unanimous)
• Awarded $242,000 contract to Lewis Construction, LLC for Police Department Administration Renovation (Unanimous)
• Appointed D. Kevan Kelly as City Attorney (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-253 to demolish and remove unsafe structures (Unanimous)
• Accepted $67,500 in equipment donations from Red Star Yeast Company for the Fire Department (Unanimous)
• Approved $16,291,690.20 in invoice payments for July 2023 (Unanimous)
• Awarded $72,833.32 bid to Jubilee Décor for Christmas decorations (Unanimous)
• Approved settlement with Triad of Alabama, LLC (Flowers Hospital) for sales tax refunds (Unanimous)

City Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Dothan City Commission will hold public hearings and vote on rezoning two properties, confirm nuisance abatement costs, adopt the CDBG 2023 Year Four plan, and approve a $42,659 federal grant. They will also consider a Comcast pole attachment agreement, a ticketing service contract, and surplus property disposal.

• Rezone 23.8 acres (RF Mobile, LLC) east of U.S. 84 and Columbia Hwy from MU3 to MU4
• Rezone 3077 and 3095 Hartford Hwy (Ashford Christian Dev. Center, Brad Merritt Motors) from H-I to B-2
• Approve $42,659 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant with Houston County
• Adopt CDBG 2023 Year Four Annual Action Plan and 2021 Amendment
• Agreement with Comcast for pole attachments; TIXR ticketing service contract

The Board of Commissioners approved two rezoning ordinances and several resolutions regarding city services, including a new ticketing system for the Civic Center and a DOJ grant. The board also awarded multiple utility bids and approved travel requests for city employees.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-243 rezoning RF Mobile, LLC property to MU4 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-244 rezoning Hartford Highway properties to B-2 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-245 to collect structure abatement costs via county taxes
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-246 approving CDBG 2023 Year Four Annual Action Plan
• Approved agreement with Comcast of Alabama, LLC for cable attachments to city poles
• Accepted $42,659.00 DOJ grant via Resolution No. 2023-248
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-250 to use TIXR Ticketing Service for Dothan Civic Center
• Awarded utility bids including $32,360.00 to Stuart C. Irby for transformers

City Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Dothan City Commission will hold public hearings on demolishing unsafe structures and assessing abatement costs, then vote on a series of resolutions including contracts, grants, and agreements. Key items include a $175,235 contract for updating the regional bicycle/pedestrian plan, a $536,457 flooring contract for Westgate Wellness Pool, and a $2.96 million completion of Water World renovations.

• Contract with Volkert, Inc. for $175,235 to update the Southeast Wiregrass MPO Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Plan
• Award contract to McCord Contract Floors, Inc. for $536,457 for new tile and flooring at Westgate Wellness Pool
• Complete Lewis Construction contract for Water World Renovations Phase III at $2,957,396.87
• Public hearings on demolition of unsafe structures and assessment of structure/weed abatement costs
• Approval of June 2023 invoices totaling $18,550,696.14

The Board of Commissioners approved several contracts for city improvements, including a $536,457 flooring project for Westgate Wellness Pool and a $175,235 bicycle and pedestrian plan. The board also authorized the demolition of unsafe structures and approved a retail alcohol license for Farm Stores AL 1001.

• Approved retail beer and wine license for Farm Stores AL 1001 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-223 to demolish unsafe structures (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-224 to assess structure abatement costs (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-225 to assess weed abatement costs (unanimous)
• Approved $175,235 contract with Volkert, Inc. for bicycle and pedestrian plan (unanimous)
• Approved $536,457 contract with McCord Contract Floors, Inc. for Westgate Wellness Pool (unanimous)
• Approved $58,834 city-share for DOT Safe Streets and Roads for All grant (unanimous)
• Adopted MOU with Wiregrass Sports Hall of Fame for plaques at Rip Hewes Stadium (unanimous)

City Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Board of Commissioners approved several funding measures, including $2.5 million for the Dothan Downtown Redevelopment Authority and a $9.5 million contract for Rip Hewes Stadium renovations. The board also approved a landfill expansion and updated alcohol distance requirements in the city code.

• Appropriated up to $2,500,000.00 to Dothan Downtown Redevelopment Authority (unanimous)
• Approved $9,531,129.86 final contract for Rip Hewes Stadium Phase II renovations (unanimous)
• Approved Dothan Landfill facility boundary expansion to approximately 506 acres (4-2)
• Approved $40,270.00 permit fee for Dothan Landfill expansion (4-2)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-209 exempting certain alcohol licenses from 100-foot separation if across 4+ lanes (6-0)
• Approved $137,154.13 sales tax refund settlement with Surgery Center South (unanimous)
• Approved $52,050.00 settlement with Brandi and Terry Roberts (unanimous)
• Approved retail beer and wine licenses for Super Station 10, Super Station 11, and Raceway 6927 (unanimous)

City Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Dothan City Commission will vote on several resolutions, including accepting grants, approving contracts, and issuing alcohol licenses. The agenda also includes a public hearing on weed abatement cost assessments and a memorandum of understanding for a new City Hall.

• Public hearing on weed abatement cost assessments
• Two $15,000 WRC&D grants for Public Safety Academy and Police SRT equipment
• ESRI software agreement at $56,700/year for 3 years
• Final change orders for Pleasant Redwater and Little Choctawhatchee WWTP projects
• MOU with Houston County for new City Hall construction

The Board of Commissioners approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Houston County to facilitate the construction of a new City Hall. The board also approved several infrastructure contracts, liquor licenses, and the purchase of property to expand Wiregrass Park.

• Approved MOU with Houston County for new City Hall construction (Unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 purchase of property at 539 A Third Avenue for Wiregrass Park expansion (Unanimous)
• Approved $376,500 contract with C and R Contracting, LLC for James O. Oates Park pedestrian bridge (Unanimous)
• Approved $251,218 contract with Hollon Contracting, LLC for Wiregrass Complex pole barns (6-1)
• Approved $56,700 three-year software agreement with ESRI, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved liquor licenses for Gourmet on Main, The Juicy Seafood, and Mikata Japanese Steakhouse (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-192 to collect weed abatement costs via county tax collector (Unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 grants from WRC&D for Public Safety Academy and Police SRT equipment (Unanimous)

City Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Dothan City Commission will hold public hearings and vote on rezoning requests for four properties, declare unsafe structures for demolition, and approve several contracts and grants, including a $150,000 recycling fund grant and a $375,000 affordable housing property acquisition.

• Rezoning 65 acres on Drew Road from Heavy Industry to High-Density Residential
• Rezoning 11.13 acres on West Main Street to Office/Institutional
• Rezoning 36.82 acres at 1371 Hodgesville Road to Heavy Industry
• Rezoning 1.16 acres at 1391/1415 South Oates Street to Highway Commercial
• Contract with Avery Landscape for $180,037.50 CDBG sidewalk project

The Board of Commissioners conducted four public hearings regarding property rezoning and one regarding the demolition of unsafe structures. No public testimony was provided for the rezoning requests. The board discussed a specific property at 818 East Adams Street currently slated for demolition.

• Approved Minutes of the May 16, 2023 Meeting (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for rezoning of 65 acres on Drew Road (Church Family Properties)
• Closed public hearing for rezoning of 11.13 acres on West Main Street (First United Methodist Church)
• Closed public hearing for rezoning of 36.82 acres at 1371 Hodgesville Road (Rex Lumber)
• Closed public hearing for rezoning of 1.16 acres at 1391 and 1415 South Oates Street (Johnnie Henderson)

City Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Dothan City Commission is meeting to consider several contracts and resolutions, including a $612,680.25 contract for the Wiregrass Pet Rescue and Adoption Center, a $154,000 engineering design contract for a backup electric supply station, and a public hearing on weed abatement costs. They will also vote on various permits, agreements, and routine approvals.

• Contract with Seay, Seay & Litchfield, P.C. for $612,680.25 for design and construction administration of the Wiregrass Pet Rescue and Adoption Center
• Contract with McLean Engineering Company, Inc. for $154,000 for design of a backup electric supply station
• Public hearing on assessment of weed abatement costs against various properties
• Application for retail beer and table wine license for Tobacco Shop at 2109 Ross Clark Circle, Suite 7
• Appropriation of $10,000 to Dothan Area Convention & Visitors Bureau for Future Masters Golf Tournament

The Commission approved several infrastructure contracts, including a new pet rescue center and a backup electric supply station. They also established a regional police academy and authorized various permits and grants.

• Approved $612,680.25 contract with Seay, Seay & Litchfield, P.C. for Wiregrass Pet Rescue and Adoption Center design
• Approved $154,000 contract with McLean Engineering Company, Inc. for backup electric supply station design
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-154 amending noise ordinances for the Entertainment District (6-0)
• Approved $10,000 for Dothan Area Convention & Visitors Bureau for Future Masters Golf Tournament
• Approved MOU with APOSTC to establish a regional police academy
• Approved $15,065,470.26 in invoice payments for April 2023
• Approved retail beer and wine license for Tobacco Shop at 2109 Ross Clark Circle, Suite 7
• Approved $310,714 for two MV Chassis dump trucks from Southland Transportation

City Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Dothan City Commission will vote on several resolutions, including a $2.16 million service order for the Wiregrass Innovation Center and a $120,000 proposal for the Wiregrass Museum, Theater, and Arena. They will also consider a $683,207 appropriation for downtown revitalization, a $350,000 property purchase for an electrical substation, and a resolution to cancel the Houston County Farm Center purchase agreement. The agenda includes alcohol license applications, proclamations, and routine approvals.

• Service order with RDG Planning & Design for Wiregrass Innovation Center, not to exceed $2,155,625
• Proposal from RDG for Wiregrass Museum, Theater, and Arena, not to exceed $120,000
• Appropriation of $683,207 to Dothan Downtown Redevelopment Authority
• Purchase agreement with Houston County Healthcare Authority for $350,000 for property on John D. Odom Road
• Resolution to cancel purchase agreement for Houston County Farm Center property

City Commission Agendas and Minutes

The City Commission awarded a contract to Lewis Construction, LLC to build two new fire stations. The board also approved several liquor licenses, sidewalk maintenance agreements with ALDOT, and the demolition of unsafe structures.

• Approved $11,713,000 contract to Lewis Construction, LLC for two new fire stations (unanimous)
• Approved Retail Table Wine License for Popshelf Store 24250 (unanimous)
• Approved Retail Beer and Retail Table Wine License for 7 Star Discount (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-127 to demolish structures declared as public nuisances (unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 contract with Brasfield and Gorrie for Opera House pre-construction services (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 agreement with Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force for overtime reimbursement (unanimous)
• Appointed Steve Sherrill to the Board of Zoning Adjustment (unanimous)
• Appointed Stephen Holland to the Dothan Houston County Library System Board (unanimous)

City Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Dothan City Commission will consider rezoning two properties, approve several property purchases, and enter into agreements for road improvements and other contracts. The meeting also includes proclamations and a public hearing on the rezoning items.

• Rezoning 8.86 acres at 2197 Denton Road from R-1 to R-4
• Rezoning 1.05 acres at 2870 Montgomery Highway from L-I to B-2
• Purchase of 603 North Pontiac Avenue for $292,500
• Purchase of 700 North Cherokee Avenue for $405,000
• Agreement for US-84 and John D. Odom Road intersection improvements, city share $1,609,162.36

The Commission approved a cost-share agreement with the State of Alabama for intersection improvements at US-84 and John D. Odom Road. Officials also authorized the application process to reopen the Dothan Landfill. Several resolutions to purchase residential properties for stormwater management were defeated in tie votes.

• Approved US-84 and John D. Odom Road intersection project with City share of $1,609,162.36
• Approved $312,101 contract with Poly Inc. for intersection design services
• Approved application process to expand and reopen Dothan Landfill (5-1)
• Denied property purchases at 603 N. Pontiac Ave, 700 N. Cherokee Ave, 1502 Oak Dr, and 1510 Oak Dr (3-3 ties)
• Approved $152,262.50 asphalt patching contract with Lewis, Inc.
• Approved $90,200 contract increase for Barge Design Solutions for B4-52 Basin project
• Approved retail beer and wine license for S and T Dothan 1 at 812 West Main Street
• Approved various utility bids and fleet purchases including a $252,917 Freightliner crane

City Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Public Building Authority of the City of Dothan will hold a special meeting to consider adopting a resolution that authorizes the election of officers and approval of documents for the renovation and development of the Dothan Opera House. The Authority would own the facility and lease it to the City. The meeting is open to the public.

• Resolution authorizing election of officers
• Approval of land conveyance deeds
• Construction Agency Agreement
• Lease Agreement for Dothan Opera House
• Renovation and development of public facility

The Board unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2023-1 to elect officers and authorize the Authority to manage public building projects. The Board will oversee the Opera House Project, with the City acting as the Authority's agent for contractor selection and management.

• Adopted Res. No. 2023-1 authorizing election of officers and approval of Authority documents (Unanimous)
• Elected Beau Benton as Chairman
• Elected Wayne Palmer as Vice-Chairman
• Recommended Romona Marcus for Secretary/Treasurer
• Approved accepting property from the City and Dothan Downtown Redevelopment Authority for the Opera House Project
• Approved leasing the Opera House back to the City

City Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Dothan City Commission is voting on major infrastructure funding, including a $10,015,000 general obligation warrant and a $2,000,000 federal grant for the 2022 Ross Clark Circle Watermain Improvements and Woodland Redwater Project. The agenda also includes transferring property at 119 North Saint Andrews Street to the Public Building Authority for the Opera House Project and assessing weed abatement costs against nuisance properties. Additionally, the commission will approve various contracts, tax abatements, and budget amendments.

• Issuance of $10,015,000 General Obligation Warrant for Ross Clark Circle Watermain Improvements and Woodland Redwater Project
• Agreement with Alabama Department of Environmental Management for $2,000,000 American Rescue Plan Act Grant
• Conveyance of property at 119 North Saint Andrews Street to Public Building Authority for Opera House Project
• Public hearing on assessment of weed abatement costs against various properties
• Authorization of Brownfield Tax Abatements for Town Terrace Dothan, LLC, CareMed Clinic, LLC, and Realo Properties, LLC

The Commission authorized a $10,015,000 General Obligation Warrant and a $2 million ARPA grant for watermain and redwater projects. The board also transferred property to the Public Building Authority for the Opera House Project and approved various tax abatements.

• Approved $10,015,000 General Obligation Warrant for watermain improvements (5-0)
• Approved $2,000,000 ARPA grant for watermain and redwater projects (5-0)
• Approved conveying 119 North Saint Andrews Street to Public Building Authority for Opera House Project (5-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Public Building Authority for Opera House property (5-0)
• Approved Brownfield Tax Abatements for Town Terrace Dothan, LLC, CareMed Clinic, LLC, and Realo Properties, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $16,883,565.48 in February 2023 invoices (5-0)
• Approved $695,000 and $168,000 contracts with Poly Inc. for construction administration (5-0)
• Approved $231,710.56 and $81,890.00 for fleet vehicle replacements (5-0)

City Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Dothan City Commission is meeting to consider two rezoning requests, several structure abatement (demolition) orders, and a range of contracts and agreements, including a $329,906.50 traffic signal project and a $668,540.00 water well refurbishment. The agenda also includes proclamations, recognitions, and routine approvals.

• Rezoning 1.1 acres at 4125, 4129, 4131 Ross Clark Circle from H-I to L-I
• Rezoning 0.36 acres at Rimson Road and Hartford Highway from B-3 to R-3
• Contract with Stone and Sons for traffic signal at John D. Odom Road and Publix/Bagley Boulevard ($329,906.50)
• Contract with Donald Smith Company for water well refurbishment ($668,540.00)
• Agreement with INdigital for phone location services at no cost

The Commission entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Wiregrass Pet Rescue and Adoption Center to fund a new animal shelter. The City will commit up to $5 million toward the estimated $10.7 million project. Other actions included approving several rezoning ordinances and awarding multiple utility and infrastructure contracts.

• Approved MOU with Wiregrass Pet Rescue and Adoption Center for animal shelter funding (Unanimous)
• Approved $329,906.50 contract to Stone and Sons Electrical Contractors for traffic signal at John D. Odom Road and Publix/Bagley Boulevard (Unanimous)
• Approved $668,540.00 contract to Donald Smith Company, Inc. for water well refurbishment (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-66 rezoning 4125, 4129, and 4131 Ross Clark Circle to Light Industry (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-67 rezoning southwest corner of Rimson Road and Hartford Highway to Residential (6-0)
• Approved $26,000.00 contract with Poly, Inc. for tank inspections (Unanimous)
• Approved $418,384.36 Microsoft subscription for citywide computer licenses (Unanimous)
• Approved Special Retail License for Mural City Coffee Company at 192 South Foster Street (Unanimous)

City Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Dothan City Commission will hold public hearings and vote on three rezoning requests, including a 10.6-acre property on Ennis Road and two properties on Taylor Road. They will also consider several contracts, including an $855,700 classroom renovation at the Wiregrass Public Safety Center, a $75,368 state grant for rescue teams, and participation in opioid settlements. Other items include a special events alcohol license, a going-out-of-business sale extension, and routine approvals of invoices and travel.

• Rezoning 10.6 acres on Ennis Road from H-I and A-C to H-I (Heavy Industry)
• Rezoning 0.85 acres at 678 Taylor Road from A-C to R-4 (Residential, Attached, High-Density)
• Rezoning 13.24 acres at 678 Taylor Road from R-A to R-4 (Residential, Attached, High-Density)
• Contract with Saliba Construction Co., Inc. for $855,700 for Strip Mall Classroom Renovation at Wiregrass Public Safety Center
• Accepting $75,368 grant from State of Alabama Mutual Aid System for rescue and hazmat teams

The Board of Commissioners approved several rezoning ordinances and multiple service contracts. They also authorized a $855,700 project to convert a strip mall building into classrooms for the Wiregrass Public Safety Center.

• Approved $855,700 contract with Saliba Construction Co., Inc. for WPSC classroom renovations (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-51 rezoning 10.6 acres on Ennis Road to Heavy Industry (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-52 rezoning 0.85 acres at 678 Taylor Road to R-4 Residential (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-53 rezoning 13.24 acres at 678 Taylor Road to R-4 Residential (7-0)
• Approved $16,680 first-year contract with HigherGround for Live911 software (Unanimous)
• Approved $85,000 contract with L & K Contracting Company, Inc. for sewer easement clearing (Unanimous)
• Accepted $75,368 grant from State of Alabama Mutual Aid System for rescue teams (Unanimous)
• Approved $21,442,025.24 in invoice payments for January 2023 (Unanimous)

City Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Dothan City Commission is meeting to vote on a range of items including a public hearing and resolution to demolish unsafe structures, a new restaurant liquor license, and several intergovernmental agreements. The agenda also includes routine approvals for appointments, travel, and purchases over $15,000, plus proclamations and updates from city staff and outside agencies.

• Public hearing and resolution to declare properties nuisances and authorize demolition of unsafe structures
• Restaurant retail liquor license application for D Roadhouse Bar and Grill, 4636 South Oates Street
• Resolution to join Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force via Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, $10,000/year for two years ($20,000 total)
• Resolution to amend electric pole management advisory services agreement with Local Government Services, LLC, increasing amount by $15,000 to $63,500
• Resolution to apply for ALDOT Rebuild Alabama grant for Flynn Road Resurfacing Project

City Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Dothan City Commission will vote on purchasing seven properties, including several on Tacoma Street and Oak Drive, and on creating a Public Building Authority. They will also consider a weed abatement cost assessment, a contract amendment for the Westgate pool filter project, and various other agreements and payments.

• Purchase of 1504 Tacoma Street for $405,000
• Purchase of 1502 Tacoma Street for $310,500
• Purchase of 603 North Pontiac Drive for $292,500
• Purchase of 700 North Cherokee Avenue for $405,000
• Creation of a Public Building Authority

The Commission approved the purchase of two residential properties on Tacoma Street to mitigate chronic flooding. Four other proposed property acquisitions were tabled pending further information. The Board also authorized the creation of a Public Building Authority to facilitate the construction of new public facilities.

• Approved purchase of 1504 Tacoma Street for $405,000 (4-2)
• Approved purchase of 1502 Tacoma Street for $310,500 (6-0)
• Tabled purchases of 603 N. Pontiac Dr, 700 N. Cherokee Ave, 1502 Oak Dr, and 1510 Oak Dr
• Approved creation of a Public Building Authority (unanimous)
• Approved $20.7M in December 2022 invoices (unanimous)
• Approved $152,100 bid for chlorine cylinders (unanimous)
• Approved $168,000 bid for hydraulic excavator (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 bid for concrete and flowable fill (unanimous)

City Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Dothan City Commission will hold public hearings and vote on two rezoning requests, two restaurant liquor licenses, and several resolutions including property purchases, a downtown revitalization appropriation, and various agreements. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, employee recognition, and travel requests.

• Rezoning 0.53 acres at 2819 Westgate Parkway from B-3 to R-1
• Rezoning 16.6 acres at 214 East Saunders Road from H-I to A-C
• Restaurant retail liquor licenses for Waldo's Chicken and Beer (4700 West Main St) and Taj (2916 Ross Clark Cir)
• Purchase of 1504 Tacoma St for $405,000 and 1502 Tacoma St for $310,500
• $210,800 appropriation to Dothan Downtown Redevelopment Authority

The Commission approved two restaurant retail liquor licenses and allocated $210,800 to the Dothan Downtown Redevelopment Authority. The board tabled the purchase of two properties on Tacoma Street for stormwater drainage after discussing appraisal concerns. Several rezoning ordinances and city service contracts were also adopted.

• Approved liquor licenses for Waldo’s Chicken and Beer and Taj (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 2819 Westgate Parkway to R-1 Residential (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 214 East Saunders Road to A-C Agriculture Conservation (5-0)
• Appropriated $210,800 to Dothan Downtown Redevelopment Authority (unanimous)
• Tabled purchase of 1504 Tacoma Street for $405,000 (unanimous)
• Tabled purchase of 1502 Tacoma Street for $310,500 (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 for Selma Street Sidewalk Project (unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 annual fee for Moody's Investors Service rating (unanimous)