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Eufaula public meetings in 2021

31 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 20, 2021

City Council Agendas 2021

Council to vote on garbage truck purchase, planning grant, tax holiday

The Eufaula City Council will consider several resolutions, including accepting a USDOT planning grant, declaring a severe weather preparedness tax holiday, and authorizing the purchase of automated garbage trucks and rollout carts. A public hearing is scheduled for a weed-trash abatement resolution. The council will also review consent agenda items, including claims totaling over $1.89 million.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $820K automated garbage trucks and carts purchase

The Eufaula City Council approved several resolutions, including the purchase of automated garbage trucks and rollout carts for about $820,000, acceptance of a USDOT planning grant for pedestrian improvements, a severe weather preparedness tax holiday, and a weed/trash abatement order. The council also appointed Lynn Mergen to the Industrial Development Board and confirmed three reappointments to the Eufaula Health Care Authority. All votes were voice votes with no recorded opposition.

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Mon Dec 6, 2021

City Council Agendas 2021

Council to consider demolition agreement amendment and property cost fixes

The Eufaula City Council is meeting to approve routine items, consider a resolution amending a demolition agreement with RAM, and hold public hearings to fix costs for two properties. The agenda also includes board appointments and activity reports from the building and fire departments.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts demolition amendment for Bluff City Inn redevelopment

The Eufaula City Council adopted Resolution 113-2021, authorizing the mayor to sign an amendment allowing RAM Eufaula Hospitality Two, LLC to raze and remove certain city-owned vacant buildings adjacent to the Bluff City Inn. The council also adopted resolutions fixing abatement costs for two properties, reappointed two members to the Eufaula Health Care Authority, and appointed Council President Register to fill a vacant seat on that authority.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] A roll call vote was taken and recorded as follows:
5 yea
Robinson yea · Garrison yea · Brown yea · Hill yea · President Register yea
Mon Nov 15, 2021

City Council Agendas 2021

Eufaula City Council to consider police pay and claim approvals

The Eufaula City Council will meet to approve routine claims totaling over $1.4 million and consider resolutions regarding police officer pay and GO reimbursement. The meeting also includes reports on building permits, police activity, and fire department operations.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts police pay raise to $16.11/hr starting Dec 2

The Eufaula City Council adopted Resolution 110-2021, increasing starting pay for new police officers to $16.11 per hour and raising the pay scale for current officers on a pro rata basis, effective December 2, 2021. This replaces the previously approved 6.25% raise for all city employees for police officers, and moves the implementation date for other employees' raises to the same date. The council also adopted a reimbursement resolution for a $7.5 million GO bond issue, approved the consent agenda, and reappointed four members to the Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals.

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Tue Nov 9, 2021

City Council Agendas 2021

Eufaula City Council to hold work session on bond issue

The Eufaula City Council will hold a work session on November 9, 2021. The meeting includes a discussion regarding a bond issue.

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Mon Nov 1, 2021

City Council Agendas 2021

Council to vote on airport terminal, FAA documents, rescue loan

The Eufaula City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including authorizing the mayor to sign an application for an airport terminal building, executing documents with the FAA for airport rescue, and approving a loan to the Eufaula Rescue Squad. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and a claims docket of $14,269.31. A public hearing is listed but no specific item is detailed.

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✓ Decided: Council approves airport terminal application, bee hive removal, FAA grant, rescue squad loan

The Eufaula City Council adopted four resolutions: authorizing the mayor to apply for state funds for an airport terminal building, ratifying removal of a honeybee hive at the library, authorizing the mayor to execute an FAA grant agreement for airport rescue, and approving a $150,000 loan to the Eufaula Rescue Squad. All resolutions passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition. The meeting also included reports on community events and city services.

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Mon Oct 18, 2021

City Council Agendas 2021

Eufaula City Council to consider airport runway seal coating and weed-trash abatements

The Eufaula City Council will meet to discuss several weed-trash abatement resolutions and authorize an application for airport runway seal coating. The council will also review various department activity reports from September and October 2021.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts airport runway seal coat application and 7 weed abatement orders

The Eufaula City Council approved Resolution 96-2021 authorizing the mayor to apply for state matching funds to seal coat the runway at Eufaula Municipal Airport, with a local match estimated at $15,000. The council also adopted seven weed/trash abatement resolutions (97-2021 through 103-2021) for properties on Lee Street, South 431 & Brantly Drive, North Orange Avenue, 632 Ash Street, and Wilson Street, plus two resolutions fixing abatement costs (103-2021 and 104-2021). In other business, the council reappointed Joel Smith to the Parks & Recreation Board and appointed Heather McGowan and Eddie Maldonado to six-year terms, reappointed Charlie S. Martin to the Board of Zoning & Adjustments, and authorized the city to pay up to approximately $6,500 for bee removal at Carnegie Library with the library responsible for half the final cost.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to reappoint Joel Smith for a six-year term. Mr. Garrison seconded the motion, and Joel Smith was appointed to a six-year term that will expire October 17, 2027. Council President Register…
5 yea
Robinson yea · Garrison yea · Brown yea · Hill yea · President Register yea
[context] Council President Register then called for a roll call vote for Eddie Maldonado and the vote was recorded as follows:
5 yea
Robinson yea · Garrison yea · Brown yea · Hill yea · President Register yea
Mon Oct 4, 2021

City Council Agendas 2021

Eufaula City Council to consider annexation survey, weed abatement, grants

The Eufaula City Council is meeting to consider several routine and new items, including a resolution authorizing a survey for a possible annexation, two weed abatement resolutions, and authorizing grant applications for airport improvements. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and a claims docket of $27,398.50. The meeting also includes discussion items on WWII monument inscriptions and committee reports.

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✓ Decided: Eufaula Council approves Mineral Mfg. annexation survey, weed abatements

The Eufaula City Council approved a resolution authorizing a survey of Mineral Manufacturing property for annexation, and adopted two weed abatement resolutions for properties owned by Lillian Dolemba and Fariha Anwar. The council also authorized Barge Design Solutions to apply for an airport terminal grant and a runway seal coat grant. The meeting included recognition of volunteers and employees, and a visitor's insurance claim was discussed but no action was taken.

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Tue Sep 28, 2021

City Council Agendas 2021

Eufaula City Council to discuss automated garbage service

The Eufaula City Council will hold a work session on September 28, 2021. The meeting includes a discussion regarding automated garbage service.

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✓ Decided: Council hears automated garbage service proposals, takes no vote

The Eufaula City Council held a work session on September 28, 2021, where they approved the minutes of the September 20 work session. They heard presentations from Samson Equipment Co. and GS Products on automated garbage service options and discussed funding for trucks and equipment, but took no formal action. Council member John Wayne Robinson raised resident complaints about parents parking along Pump Station Road during school pickup, suggesting no-parking signs and police patrols, but no decision was made.

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Mon Sep 20, 2021

City Council Agendas 2021

Council to discuss FY2022 budget at work session

The Eufaula City Council is holding a work session to discuss the FY2022 budget and any other items deemed relevant by the Council president. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the June 14, 2021 work session. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council reviews FY2022 budget with 6.25% pay raise

The Eufaula City Council held a work session to review the proposed FY2022 budget, which includes a 6.25% pay increase for employees effective January 1, 2022, and a $590,000 transfer from prior years' surplus. No formal vote was taken on the budget; the only action was approving the June 14, 2021 work session minutes. A future work session on an automated garbage system was announced.

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Mon Sep 20, 2021

City Council Agendas 2021

Council to vote on FY2022 budget and employee pay resolutions

The Eufaula City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including the FY2022 budget, additional pay for employees, a senior center contract, and the ADETF 2022 distributing agency. They will also approve routine consent items, including claims dockets totaling over $1.18 million, and receive committee and department reports.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts FY2022 budget with $2,000 Liberty Legacy Foundation appropriation

The Eufaula City Council adopted the FY2022 budget (Resolution 92-2021) with an amendment adding a $2,000 appropriation for the Liberty Legacy Foundation. The council also adopted resolutions for a senior center contract renewal, a drug enforcement task force agreement, and one-time employee bonus payments. Joe Herring was elected to the Personnel Advisory Panel to complete an unexpired term ending June 7, 2023.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] A roll call vote was taken and recorded as follows:
5 yea
Robinson yea · Garrison yea · Brown yea · Hill yea · President Register yea
Tue Sep 7, 2021

City Council Agendas 2021

Council to consider liquor licenses, weed abatement, and Stifel agreement

The Eufaula City Council is holding a rescheduled meeting to approve routine items, consider resolutions for weed abatement and cost fixing, and discuss new liquor licenses for two businesses. The council will also authorize the mayor to enter an agreement with Stifel.

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✓ Decided: Council authorizes Stifel agreement, approves weed abatements and liquor licenses

The Eufaula City Council approved Resolution 88-2021 authorizing the mayor to sign a preliminary, nonbinding engagement letter with Stifel for financial options. It also adopted four weed abatement and cost-fixing resolutions for properties on Kendall Drive, Cleveland Street, Rollins & McKenzie Street, and Deerfield Drive, and approved liquor licenses for Split Shot Saloon and Superior Pecan & Gifts. The consent agenda, including claims of $22,615.20, was approved. One council member abstained from the Stifel vote due to a conflict of interest.

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Wed Aug 18, 2021

City Council Agendas 2021

Eufaula City Council to consider development proposals and roadway lighting

The City Council will review several resolutions regarding the Medical Complex Development and Eufaula Industrial Park Project. The meeting also includes public hearings for weed abatement and consideration of a liquor license for Uptown Sports Bar.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Barge Design Solutions for medical complex development

The Eufaula City Council approved several resolutions, including selecting Barge Design Solutions for a medical complex development project, authorizing additional costs for the Eufaula Industrial Park, extending a lease with Sam's Kitchen & Grill, and authorizing eminent domain proceedings for a downtown parking property. The council also approved a weed abatement order, a liquor license for Uptown Sports Bar, and rescheduled the September 6 meeting to September 7 due to Labor Day.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the order of the rescheduled amended agenda for the meeting of August 18, 2021. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. Council President Register called for a roll call vote recorded as…
5 yea
Robinson yea · Garrison yea · Brown yea · Hill yea · President Register yea
Mon Aug 2, 2021

City Council Agendas 2021

Eufaula City Council to vote on gas tax transportation plan and weed abatement

The Eufaula City Council is meeting to approve routine items, a transportation plan funded by state gas tax, and a weed abatement resolution for a specific property. The agenda includes a public hearing on the weed abatement and a fire department activity report.

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✓ Decided: Eufaula City Council adopts gas tax transportation plan, tables weed abatement

The Eufaula City Council adopted Resolution 74-2021, the FY2022 Transportation Plan for State Gas Tax Funds, which retains funds for a future major project. The council also tabled Resolution 73-2021 regarding weed abatement at 187 Sandy Lane West due to a zoning issue. The consent agenda was approved, including claims of $19,689.62. A visitor expressed concerns about crime and first responder salaries, which the council noted is under consideration in the 2021-2022 budget.

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Mon Jul 19, 2021

City Council Agendas 2021

Eufaula City Council to consider rezoning and temporary housing moratorium

The Eufaula City Council will review several resolutions regarding weed abatement, safety camera leases, and a hazmat kit acceptance. The meeting also includes a second reading for the Continental Pacific LLC rezoning ordinance and a temporary moratorium on cargo containers and tiny houses.

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✓ Decided: Eufaula City Council adopts 6-month moratorium on tiny homes and cargo containers

The Eufaula City Council adopted Resolution 71-2021, imposing a 180-day moratorium on accepting permits for tiny houses (under 500 sq ft) and cargo container homes or storage, to allow review of zoning and safety concerns. The council also approved resolutions accepting a hazardous material containment kit from Tyson Foods, authorizing a lease for five additional safety cameras with Alabama Power, and adopting several weed abatement orders. Ordinance 2021-4 was passed, rezoning property on Fox Ridge Road from R-1 to E-1, and John M. Murray was appointed to the Airport Advisory Board.

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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the order of the amended agenda for the meeting of July 19, 2021. Mr. Robinson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and recorded as follows:
5 yea
Robinson yea · Garrison yea · Brown yea · Hill yea · Register yea
motion to adopt Ordinance 2021-4 (2nd Reading – Continental Pacific, LLC – Rezoning). President Pro Tem Hill seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and recorded as follows:
4 yea
Robinson yea · Brown yea · Hill yea · Register yea
[context] The roll call vote was recorded as follows:
5 yea
Robinson yea · Garrison yea · Brown yea · Hill yea · President Register yea
Tue Jul 6, 2021

City Council Agendas 2021

Council holds public hearing on Mark Simpson/Continental Pacific rezoning

The Eufaula City Council meets to approve routine items, including a $21,150.52 claims docket. The primary action involves a public hearing for a proposed rezoning ordinance for Mark Simpson/Continental Pacific, LLC. Additionally, the council will hear resolutions for weed abatement on seven specific properties.

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✓ Decided: Council holds first reading of rezoning for Fox Ridge Road estate district

The Eufaula City Council held the first reading of an ordinance to rezone property on Fox Ridge Road from R-1 (Low Density Residential) to E-1 (Estate District) for Continental Pacific, LLC, with a second reading scheduled for July 19. The council adopted five weed abatement resolutions for properties on Fort Browder Road, Rollins Avenue and McKenzie Street, TV McCoo Boulevard, Stevens Street, and St. Johns Place and Stevens Avenue. A sixth weed abatement resolution for 187 Sandy Lane West was tabled until the next meeting due to an ownership issue. The council also approved the consent agenda, including claims totaling $21,150.52.

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Mon Jun 21, 2021

City Council Agendas 2021

Council to consider rezoning, incentives, and property purchases

The Eufaula City Council will vote on several resolutions, including authorizing an RFP for engineering services, a commercial redevelopment incentive, and the purchase of property in Garrison Estates. They will also hold public hearings on weed abatement for four properties, consider a rezoning request, and discuss opening a bank account for American Rescue Plan funds.

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✓ Decided: Eufaula Council adopts commercial redevelopment incentive and property purchase

The Eufaula City Council adopted several resolutions, including creating a Commercial Development Incentive Program, authorizing an RFP for engineering services, and approving the purchase of downtown property for $85,000 for the Martin Theater project. The council also approved four weed abatement orders, a liquor license for Joe's Crab Pot, and scheduled a rezoning request for July 6, 2021.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the order of the amended agenda for the meeting of June 21, 2021. Mr. Robinson seconded the motion. Council President Register requested a roll call vote for the approval of the…
5 yea
Robinson yea · Garrison yea · Brown yea · Hill yea · Register yea
Mon Jun 14, 2021

City Council Agendas 2021

Eufaula City Council work session covers hospital, downtown, and nuisance issues

The Eufaula City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including recruiting doctors, addressing a nuisance property at the Citgo station, offering incentives for downtown redevelopment, and reviewing RFPs for engineering for a new hospital. Other topics include a parking lot behind the Martin Theater, dredging the seawall at Barbour Creek, and property condemnation. The meeting is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council reviews automated garbage system, Splash Pad restrooms, phone savings

The Eufaula City Council held a work session with no formal votes on substantive items. They discussed an automated residential garbage system, Splash Pad restrooms (estimated $175,000-$200,000), potential phone carrier savings of $4,500/month, commemorative coins, and other topics. No decisions were made; items were referred for further discussion.

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Mon Jun 7, 2021

City Council Agendas 2021

Eufaula City Council to vote on grants, EV charger, road bid, weed abatement

The Eufaula City Council will consider several resolutions, including accepting a Helix 12 donation, authorizing EBTA grant documents, ratifying a downtown EV charging station purchase, and awarding a bid for roadway improvements at the Eufaula Industrial Park. A public hearing will address weed abatement on multiple properties. The agenda also includes routine consent items and informational reports.

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✓ Decided: Council awards industrial park road bid, adopts transit grant resolutions

The Eufaula City Council approved several resolutions, including awarding a $289,325.00 bid to Wiregrass Construction Company for roadway and intersection improvements at the Eufaula Industrial Park. The council also adopted resolutions related to transit grants, including authorizing the mayor to file applications and committing $39,800.00 in local matching funds for the Section 5311 program. Additionally, the council ratified the purchase of an EV charging station for $11,206.00, accepted a donated Helix 12 sonar unit for the police, and approved weed abatement for multiple properties.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the order of the amended agenda for the meeting of June 7, 2021. President Pro Tem Hill seconded the motion. Council President Register requested a roll call vote for the approval…
5 yea
Robinson yea · Garrison yea · Brown yea · Hill yea · Register yea
motion to re-appoint Erin Wingate to the Carnegie Library Board to serve the designated three-year term. Mr. Robinson seconded the motion. After a voice vote, Council President Register announced…
5 yea
Robinson yea · Garrison yea · Brown yea · Hill yea · President Register yea
Mon May 17, 2021

City Council Agendas 2021

Council to hold weed abatement hearings for five properties

The Eufaula City Council is meeting to approve routine items, including claims dockets totaling over $1.6 million, and to conduct public hearings on weed abatement resolutions for five properties. The agenda also includes a board appointment and committee reports.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts three weed abatement resolutions for nuisance properties

The Eufaula City Council approved three weed abatement resolutions (25-2021, 26-2021, 29-2021) declaring properties owned by Pamela Andrea King, Adrian Callaway, and Quinton Cutchen & Anna Strickland as public nuisances due to weeds/trash, ordering abatement. The council also approved the consent agenda, including claims dockets totaling $1,621,778.88, and re-appointed Peggie Thomas to the Personnel Advisory Board for a three-year term expiring June 7, 2024. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were reports and announcements.

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Mon May 3, 2021

City Council Agendas 2021

Council to vote on sales tax holiday, pole barn, courtroom renovations

The Eufaula City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including authorizing the purchase and installation of a pole barn, declaring a sales tax holiday for July 2021, accepting a bid for a telephone system, approving a professional services agreement with Barge Design, authorizing a master contract for lighting services, and moving forward with courtroom renovations. A public hearing will be held on an ordinance amending the Intoximeter (breathalyzer) regulations and a resolution granting public funds to David's Catfish. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and a claims docket of $30,596.96.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $400K incentive for David's Catfish House waterfront project

The Eufaula City Council approved a resolution granting up to $400,000 in public funds to Armstrong Scott Porter, LLC for the David's Catfish House project, funded by a 50% share of sales tax revenue over five years, in exchange for dredging, seawall, and dock construction. The council also adopted resolutions for a pole barn at the airport, a July sales tax holiday, a new telephone system, a facility assessment, an LED lighting contract, and courtroom renovations. An ordinance was adopted to update the breath test instrument for suspected intoxicated drivers.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to suspend the rules for immediate consideration of Ordinance 2021-3 (First Reading – Intoximeter Ordinance Amendment). President Pro Tem Hill seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken…
5 yea
Robinson yea · Garrison yea · Brown yea · Hill yea · Register yea
motion to adopt Ordinance 2021-3 (First Reading – Intoximeter Ordinance Amendment). President Pro Tem Hill seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and recorded as follows:
5 yea
Robinson yea · Garrison yea · Brown yea · Hill yea · Register yea
Mon Apr 26, 2021

City Council Agendas 2021

Council to consider small cell tower ordinance

The Eufaula City Council is holding a special called session to conduct the first reading of Ordinance 2021-2, a small cell tower ordinance. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 26, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. in the Municipal Courtroom at the Eufaula Police Department Complex. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Eufaula adopts small cell tower regulations to control right-of-way installations

The Eufaula City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2021-2, establishing regulations for small cell wireless facilities in public rights-of-way and on private property. The ordinance sets application, permitting, licensing, design, and appeal processes, with fees including a $500 initial application fee and $270 annual license fee per node. The council also discussed community center repairs and concerns about random shooting in Chattahoochee Courts, but took no formal action on these items.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to suspend the rules for immediate consideration of Ordinance 2021-2 (First Reading – Small Cell Tower Ordinance). President Pro Tem Hill seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and…
5 yea
Robinson yea · Garrison yea · Brown yea · Hill yea · Register yea
motion to adopt Ordinance 2021-2 (First Reading – Small Cell Tower Ordinance). Mr. Robinson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and recorded as follows:
5 yea
Robinson yea · Garrison yea · Brown yea · Hill yea · Register yea
Mon Apr 19, 2021

City Council Agendas 2021

Council to vote on road repairs, liquor license, and Dave's Catfish incentive

The Eufaula City Council is meeting to approve routine consent items, including claims dockets totaling over $976,000, and to discuss several action items. They will consider a resolution for asphalt work on South Livingston Street, a retail liquor license for The Cajun Corner, and authorizing publication of an incentive for Dave's Catfish. The agenda also includes committee reports and information items from various departments.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $11,200 asphalt patch and overlay on South Livingston Street

The Eufaula City Council approved Resolution 17-2021 authorizing an $11,200 asphalt patch and overlay on South Livingston Street, and appointed John M. Murray to the Industrial Development Board. The council also scheduled a special meeting on the Small Cell Technology Ordinance, approved incentives for Dave's Catfish, and granted a liquor license to The Real Cajun Corner.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
THAT the City Council of the City of Eufaula hereby authorizes Mayor Jack B. Tibbs, Jr. to execute documents to move forward with Lewis Incorporated for the proposed cost as quoted. DONE THIS 19th…
5 yea
Robinson yea · Garrison yea · Brown yea · Hill yea · Register yea
Mon Apr 5, 2021

City Council Agendas 2021

✓ Decided: Council approves guardrail contract, airport grants, and equipment purchase

The Eufaula City Council approved a contract for guardrails in Forest Hills and Benjamin Drive areas, accepted a $13,000 FAA grant for Weedon Field Airport, and authorized the purchase of mowing equipment for the airport. They also selected voting delegates for the Alabama League of Municipalities meeting and appointed Caty Richardson to the school board.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to accept President Pro Tem Otis Hill as the primary voting delegate, Mayor Jack Tibbs as the first alternate voting delegate, and Council President Wes Register as the second alternate voting…
4 yea
Robinson yea · Garrison yea · Brown yea · President Register yea
Mon Mar 15, 2021

City Council Agendas 2021

Council to consider pension benefits, debris removal MOU, and Bluff City Inn funding

The Eufaula City Council is meeting to approve routine consent items, including claims totaling over $2.5 million, and to consider several resolutions: providing Tier I benefits to Tier II pension plan members, authorizing a memorandum of understanding for a municipal debris removal program, and granting public funds to Bluff City Inn. A public hearing is scheduled for the Bluff City Inn resolution. The agenda also includes committee reports and police and fire activity reports.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $1.55M incentive for Bluff City Inn hotel project

The Eufaula City Council approved three resolutions: providing Tier I retirement benefits to Tier II plan members, authorizing participation in a municipal debris removal program, and granting public funds to RAM Eufaula Hospitality Two, LLC for the Bluff City Inn project. The incentive includes up to $1.55 million in lodging tax revenues and up to $164,000 in sales tax revenues over five years. The council also appointed Kaloeb Morris to the Personnel Advisory Board and set a deadline for school board applications.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] A roll call vote was taken and recorded as follows:
5 yea
Garrison yea · Robinson yea · Brown yea · Hill yea · President Register yea
Mon Mar 1, 2021

City Council Agendas 2021

✓ Decided: Council advances Bluff City Inn redevelopment, terminates Cajun Corner lease

The Eufaula City Council approved several resolutions to advance the Bluff City Inn redevelopment project, including terminating the lease with The Real Cajun Corner, LLC effective April 30, 2021, and authorizing an exploration demolition agreement with RAM Eufaula Hospitality Two, LLC. The council also approved a resolution authorizing the police department to purchase five vehicles for about $197,000, and tabled a resolution for guardrails in the Forest Hills and Benjamin Drive areas. Additionally, the council reappointed Alesha R. Williams to the SpectraCare Health Systems board and authorized publishing a notice for a public hearing on incentives for the Bluff City Inn project.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the order of the amended agenda for March 1, 2021. Mr. Garrison seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and recorded as follows:
4 yea
Garrison yea · Brown yea · Hill yea · Register yea
Mon Feb 15, 2021

City Council Agendas 2021

Eufaula City Council to approve $1.7M in claims and fuel resolution

The Eufaula City Council is meeting to approve routine financial items, including prepaid claims of $1,310,856.64 and a claims docket of $397,249.83, and to consider a resolution on state fuel purchasing. The agenda also includes a board appointment and committee reports, but no public hearings or major new business are listed.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts fuel purchasing resolution, appoints zoning board member

The Eufaula City Council approved Resolution 7-2021 to continue purchasing gasoline and diesel off the Alabama State bid list, authorizing the Mayor to sign related documents. The council also appointed Kenny Wortz to the Board of Zoning & Adjustments with a term expiring October 1, 2023. The consent agenda, including claims dockets totaling over $1.7 million, was approved. No other substantive decisions were made.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Council President Register asked for a roll call vote and the vote was recorded as follows:
5 yea
Garrison yea · Robinson yea · Brown yea · Hill yea · President Register yea
Mon Feb 1, 2021

City Council Agendas 2021

Council to vote on paving change order, easement renewal, CARES Act relief extension

The Eufaula City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including a change order for the 2020 paving contract, renewal of an easement agreement with the Corps of Engineers, and extending employee relief under the CARES Act. They will also hold a public hearing on fixing costs for a property, and discuss procuring bids for a new telephone system, a beer and wine license, and purchasing keepsake coins.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the order of the amended agenda for February 1, 2021. Mr. Robinson seconded the motion. Council President Register asked for a roll call vote that is recorded as follows:
5 yea
Robinson yea · Garrison yea · Brown yea · Hill yea · President Register yea
Tue Jan 26, 2021

City Council Agendas 2021

Council to discuss automated garbage pickup and Splash Pad restrooms

The Eufaula City Council is holding a work session to discuss an automated residential garbage system and restrooms at the Splash Pad/Park. No votes are scheduled; the agenda is limited to discussion items.

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✓ Decided: Council reviews automated garbage system, Splash Pad restrooms, phone savings

The Eufaula City Council held a work session with no formal votes beyond approving the previous minutes. They discussed an automated residential garbage system, with a council member requesting more feedback and another suggesting finance committee review. Restroom construction at the Splash Pad is in early design, with costs estimated at $175,000–$200,000. The council also explored switching phone carriers to save about $4,500 monthly, and considered purchasing commemorative coins.

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Tue Jan 19, 2021

City Council Agendas 2021

Council to discuss new hospital at work session

The Eufaula City Council is holding a work session to discuss old and new business, with the main item being a discussion of a new hospital. The meeting is scheduled for January 19, 2021, at the Municipal Courtroom in the Police Department Complex.

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Tue Jan 19, 2021

City Council Agendas 2021

Council to hold second hearing on Stephenson/Shah rezoning at 431 North

The Eufaula City Council will meet to consider routine consent items, including approval of meeting minutes and claims dockets totaling over $1.7 million. The main public item is a second hearing on a proposed rezoning ordinance for 431 North, followed by discussion of authorizing the mayor to negotiate purchase of the Lewis property on Livingston Street and making board appointments.

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✓ Decided: Council authorizes Lewis property purchase for downtown parking

The Eufaula City Council approved a rezoning for property on U.S. Highway 431, authorized the mayor to negotiate the purchase of the Lewis property on Livingston Street for up to $47,500 for downtown parking, and made several appointments to boards. The council also approved the consent agenda, including claims dockets totaling over $1.7 million.

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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the order of the amended agenda for January 19, 2021. Mr. Garrison seconded the motion. Council President Register called for a roll call vote that was recorded as follows:
5 yea
Robinson yea · Garrison yea · Brown yea · Hill yea · President Register yea
motion to adopt the proposed ordinance that amends the classification of a zone district from C-4/Highway Commercial and FAR/Forestry- Agricultural-Residential to C-4 (Highway Commercial), said…
5 yea
Robinson yea · Garrison yea · Brown yea · Hill yea · President Register yea
motion to re-appoint Jerry Gulledge, Bobby Bradley, and Tony Adams, each to serve another three-year term on the Rescue Squad Board. Mr. Robinson seconded the motion. Council President Register…
5 yea
Robinson yea · Garrison yea · Brown yea · Hill yea · President Register yea
motion to appoint Ed Richardson to serve an unexpired three-year term on the Rescue Squad Board. Mr. Hill seconded the motion. Council President Register called for a roll call vote and the vote was…
5 yea
Robinson yea · Garrison yea · Brown yea · Hill yea · President Register yea
motion to appoint Ed Richardson to serve an unexpired three-year term on the Rescue Squad Board. Mr. Hill seconded the motion. Council President Register called for a roll call vote and the vote was…
3 yea
Robinson yea · Brown yea · Hill yea
[context] Council President Register called for a roll call vote and the vote was recorded as follows:
5 yea
Robinson yea · Garrison yea · Brown yea · Hill yea · President Register yea
Mon Jan 4, 2021

City Council Agendas 2021

Council to consider rezoning, CDBG rehab policy, and Bluff City Inn incentives

The Eufaula City Council is meeting to handle routine consent items, including approving claims of $32,656.97, and to take action on several items: adopting a rehab policy for the CDBG 2020 program, holding the first public hearing on a rezoning request for 431 North, authorizing publication of incentive notices for the Bluff City Inn project, and rescheduling the January 18 meeting due to the MLK holiday.

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✓ Decided: Council approves incentives for $15M Bluff City Inn renovation

The Eufaula City Council approved moving forward with publication of notice for incentives for the Bluff City Inn project, a $15,000,000 RAM Hospitality proposal to renovate the hotel and potentially expand it to 96 rooms. The council also adopted Resolution 1-2021, which sets rehab policy guidelines for the CDBG 2020 housing program, and rescheduled the January 18 meeting to January 19 due to the MLK holiday. A rezoning ordinance for property on U.S. Highway 431 was introduced for first reading, with a second reading set for January 19.

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