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Eufaula public meetings in 2023

26 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 18, 2023

City Council Agendas 2023

Council votes on short-term rental ordinance and $2M claims docket

The Eufaula City Council will hold a public hearing for the second reading of the Short Term Rental Ordinance (2023-6). The consent agenda includes approval of a Prepaid Claims Docket totaling $2,039,569.11 and a Claims Docket of $34,590.66. The council will also approve resolutions regarding a surplus police weapon and renovation change orders for the Community Center.

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motion to approve and adopt Ordinance 2023-6 (Second Reading – Short Term Rental Ordinance). Councilman Brown seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and recorded as follows:
4 yea
Robinson yea · Brown yea · Hill yea · President Register yea
Mon Dec 11, 2023

City Council Agendas 2023

Council to interview police chief candidates at work session

The Eufaula City Council is holding a work session on December 11, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. in the Municipal Courtroom. The main item of business is conducting interviews for the police chief position, along with any other matters the Council President deems relevant. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from a prior work session.

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Mon Dec 4, 2023

City Council Agendas 2023

Eufaula City Council to consider short-term rental ordinance and alcohol licenses

The Eufaula City Council is holding its regular session on December 4, 2023, to consider several resolutions, a public hearing on a short-term rental ordinance, and new business including alcohol licenses. The agenda includes routine consent items, resolutions on Christmas decorations, a marina agreement, a health care appropriation, surplus property, and a renovation change order. The council will also hold a public hearing on weed abatement for two properties.

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Mon Nov 20, 2023

City Council Agendas 2023

Council to vote on liquor licenses, cost-fixing resolutions, and routine claims

The Eufaula City Council will hold its regular session, primarily acting on a consent agenda that includes approving claims dockets totaling over $1.3 million. The council will also consider several resolutions to fix costs for property cleanup, a beer and wine license for a new business, and routine reports from police and fire departments.

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Mon Nov 6, 2023

City Council Agendas 2023

Council to vote on 9 resolutions including gas payment, LED lighting, and grants

The Eufaula City Council will hold its regular session on November 6, 2023, with a consent agenda and nine resolutions covering topics such as a supplemental agreement with ADOT, a one-time payment to Southeast AL Gas, HVAC work at the Carnegie Library, LED lighting for the Tesla parking lot, a contract with Avenu Insights, a LWCF grant, and repairs to Engine 2. The meeting also includes employee recognition, board appointments, and committee reports.

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Mon Oct 16, 2023

City Council Agendas 2023

Eufaula City Council to discuss liquor licenses and various city resolutions

The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding city maintenance, equipment, and lighting. The meeting also includes a discussion on retail beer and wine licenses for Oak and Alley Smokehouse LLC. Additionally, the council will hold public hearings regarding weed abatement at four specific locations.

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Mon Oct 2, 2023

City Council Agendas 2023

Council to consider ALDOT land donation, APCO lighting deal, beer license

The Eufaula City Council is holding its regular session to approve routine items and discuss several resolutions and ordinances. Key items include a resolution authorizing an agreement with APCO for LED lighting, a resolution stating redistricting is not necessary, a first reading of an ordinance to donate real property to ALDOT, a weed abatement resolution for a property on Lacrosse Street, and a request for a retail off-premise beer and wine license for Citgo 130. The agenda also includes approval of the claims docket for $32,010.50.

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motion to temporarily suspend the rules for an immediate vote on Ordinance 2023-4 (1 st Reading – Donation of Real Property to ALDOT). Councilman Robi nson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was…
5 yea
Robinson yea · Garrison yea · B row n yea · Hill yea · President Register yea
motion to adopt Ordinance 2023-4 (1 st R eading – Donation of Real Pro perty to ALDOT). Preside nt Pro Tem Hill seconde d the motion. A roll call vote was taken and recorded as follows:
4 yea
Robinson yea · Brown yea · H ill yea · President Register yea
Mon Sep 18, 2023

City Council Agendas 2023

Eufaula City Council to vote on FY2024 budget and multiple resolutions

The Eufaula City Council is holding its regular session on September 18, 2023, to consider a consent agenda, several resolutions, and a public hearing. Key items include approving claims totaling over $1.8 million, renewing the Senior Center contract, accepting a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts, and additional funding for Parks & Rec. The council will also hold a public hearing on an amended parade ordinance and multiple weed abatement resolutions.

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motion to temporarily suspend the rules for an immediate vote on Ordinance 2023-3 (1st Reading: Parade-Public Assemblies Amended Ordinance). Councilman Robinson seconded the motion. A roll call vote…
5 yea
Robinson yea · Garrison yea · Brown yea · Hill yea · President Register yea
motion to adopt Ordinance 2023-3 (1st Reading: Parade-Public Assemblies Amended Ordinance). Councilman Robinson seconded the motion. 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 5, 2023

City Council Agendas 2023

Council to vote on street lighting, overfill alarms, budget amendment

The Eufaula City Council is holding a regular rescheduled session with several resolutions up for vote, including accepting a quote for street lighting poles, accepting a proposal for overfill alarm equipment, amending the FY2023 budget, and correcting a change order. A public hearing is scheduled for a resolution to demolish an unsafe building on Sudie Arms. The agenda also includes routine consent items, such as approving the claims docket for $25,575.58.

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✓ Decided: Eufaula City Council approves FY2023 budget amendment and unsafe building demolition

The City Council adopted an amended budget for fiscal year 2023 with total revenues and expenditures of $19,656,250. The council also approved the demolition of a public nuisance property on East Barbour Street and authorized several infrastructure and equipment contracts.

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motion to approve the order of the amended agenda for September 5, 2023. 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 · President Register yea
Mon Aug 21, 2023

City Council Agendas 2023

Council to vote on fire equipment purchase, flea market moratorium, and liquor license

The Eufaula City Council will hold its regular session on August 21, 2023, addressing routine consent items and several resolutions. Key actions include approving the purchase of fire department equipment, a moratorium on flea markets and consignment businesses, and a repair authorization for Eula Street. The council will also consider a liquor license for No Wake Zone Bar & Grill and reschedule the September 4 meeting due to Labor Day.

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✓ Decided: City Council enacts 6-month moratorium on flea market and consignment licenses

The City Council approved a temporary moratorium on new business licenses for flea markets and consignment shops selling 'white goods' to study zoning and land-use solutions. The council also authorized several infrastructure repairs and equipment purchases.

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motion to re-appoint Sidney L. “Chip” Chapman to the Water Works & Sewer Board for another six-year term. President Pro Tem Hill 7 seconded the motion. After the voice vote, President Register…
5 yea
Robinson yea · Garrison yea · Brown yea · Hill yea · President Register yea
Mon Aug 7, 2023

City Council Agendas 2023

Council to vote on courtroom renovation, restroom, gas tax plan

The Eufaula City Council will hold its regular session on August 7, 2023, with several resolutions up for approval, including accepting proposals for a courtroom renovation and a restroom on West Broad Street, as well as a transportation plan for state gas tax funds. The council will also hold public hearings on four weed/trash abatement cases. The consent agenda includes approval of the July 17 minutes and a claims docket of $66,528.77.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves courtroom and restroom design proposals

The City Council approved design contracts with Plans to Prosper for a courtroom renovation and a new public restroom. The council also adopted the FY2024 Transportation Plan to reserve state gas tax funds for future paving.

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Mon Jul 17, 2023

City Council Agendas 2023

Council to vote on extending moratoriums on short-term rentals and tiny homes

The Eufaula City Council is holding its regular session on July 17, 2023. The main items are three resolutions: extending the moratorium on short-term rentals, extending the moratorium on tiny homes, and authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement with SouthPoint Church. The council will also approve routine consent agenda items, including claims dockets, and receive various departmental reports.

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✓ Decided: City Council extends moratoriums on short-term rentals and tiny homes

The City Council extended temporary moratoriums on short-term rental permits and tiny home construction. The council also authorized a license agreement for signage for SouthPoint Church and nominated members to the County Board of Equalization.

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motion to approve the order of the amended a genda for Ju ly 17 , 2023 . President Pro Tem Hill seconded the motion . A roll call vote was taken and recorded as follows:
4 yea
Robinson yea · Garrison yea · Hill yea · President Register yea
Mon Jul 3, 2023

City Council Agendas 2023

Council to award courtroom renovation bids, accept ADEM grant

The Eufaula City Council is holding its regular session to consider routine consent items, several resolutions for the courtroom renovation project, and three weed/trash abatement public hearings. The meeting includes standard procedural items like agenda approval and committee reports.

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✓ Decided: Eufaula City Council approves courtroom furnishings and ADEM grant

The City Council approved bids for courtroom furnishings and audio-video equipment, and accepted a $172,109.96 grant from ADEM. The council also ordered the abatement of three properties deemed public nuisances due to weeds and trash.

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Tue Jun 20, 2023

City Council Agendas 2023

Council to approve $1.53M prepaid claims, leases, and weed abatements

The Eufaula City Council will hold a regular rescheduled session to approve routine items on the consent agenda, including a $1,533,445.44 prepaid claims docket and a $31,999.60 claims docket. The council will also consider several resolutions, including a lease renewal with Alabama Power and agreements with the FAA and Tesla, and hold public hearings on property cost fixing and weed/trash abatement for multiple properties. A presentation from USDA on repair loans and grants is scheduled.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves Tesla supercharger installation agreement

The City Council approved a license agreement for Tesla to install 16 electric vehicle chargers at 137 W. Broad Street. The council also approved a lease renewal with Alabama Power and a grant agreement for airport improvements. Several nuisance abatement resolutions were decided or tabled.

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motion to approve the order of the amended agenda for June 20, 2023. Councilman 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
[context] A roll call vote was taken and recorded as follows:
4 yea
Robinson yea · Garrison yea · Brown yea · Hill yea
Mon Jun 5, 2023

City Council Agendas 2023

Council to vote on community center renovation, taxiway design contracts

The Eufaula City Council will consider several resolutions, including engineering agreements for community center renovations and a new partial taxiway, a renovation change order, and declaring public works property surplus. The council will also hold public hearings on weed/trash abatement for four properties and discuss board appointments, rescheduling a meeting due to Juneteenth, and the public notice process.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves community center renovations and airport taxiway design

The Council approved several resolutions for community center renovations, including an engineering agreement and a construction change order. They also authorized a design contract for a new taxiway at Weedon Field Airport and approved multiple weed and trash abatement orders.

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Mon May 15, 2023

City Council Agendas 2023

Council to award courtroom renovation bid, hold weed abatement hearing

The Eufaula City Council will consider awarding a courtroom renovation contract to Trademark Custom Homes LLC, approve routine claims totaling over $1.8 million, and hold a public hearing on weed/trash abatement for two properties on Dale Rd. The agenda also includes a donation resolution, a license inquiry from a visitor, and monthly department reports.

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✓ Decided: City Council awards $116,963 courtroom renovation contract

The City Council approved a bid for courtroom renovations and accepted a $3,000 donation for police fitness equipment. Council also authorized $4,500 for tree removal at the Cody property. A proposal to reopen a bar at the old Split Shot Bar location was not supported.

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motion to approve the order of the amended a genda for May 1 5 , 2023 . Councilman Brown seconded the motion . President Register announ ced that the agenda was approved and adopted. A roll call vote…
5 yea
Robinson yea · Garrison yea · Brown yea · Otis Hill yea · President Register yea
Mon May 1, 2023

City Council Agendas 2023

Council to consider sales tax holiday, demolition, roof, and weed abatement

The Eufaula City Council will vote on several resolutions, including a sales tax holiday for July 2023, demolition of a structure on West Broad Street, a professional services agreement with Barrett-Simpson Inc, a new roof at Central Fire Station, and declaring administrative property surplus. Public hearings will be held on weed/trash abatement for five properties and a resolution granting public funds to Things and Wings. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and a claims docket of $51,064.70.

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motion to approve the order of the amended a genda for Monday, May 1 , 2023 . Councilman Brown seconded the motion . President Register announ ced that the agenda was approved and adopted. A roll…
5 yea
Robinson yea · Garrison yea · Brown yea · Otis Hill yea · President Register yea
Mon Apr 17, 2023

City Council Agendas 2023

Council to vote on rezoning, EBTA grants, and weed abatement

The Eufaula City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda, public hearings, and resolutions. Key items include second readings of two rezoning ordinances, resolutions authorizing EBTA grant documents and local matching funds, and a weed/trash abatement resolution. The council will also receive committee reports and monthly departmental activity reports.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves transit grants and two property rezonings

The City Council authorized the Mayor to apply for federal and state transit grants and committed $121,549 in local matching funds. The Council also approved two rezoning ordinances for properties on Highway 431 North to Highway Commercial (C-4) classification.

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motion to adopt Ordinance 2023-1 (Second Reading – Shah – Shah Rezoning). Councilman Robinson seconded the motion. A rol l call vote was taken and recorded as follows:
4 yea
Robinson yea · Brown yea · Hill yea · President Register yea
motion to a do pt Ordi nance 2023-2 (Second Reading – Shah Living Trust). Councilman Brown sec o nded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and recorded as follows:
3 yea
Robinson yea · Garrison yea · Brown yea
Mon Apr 3, 2023

City Council Agendas 2023

Council to consider rezoning, school funding cut, and senior center bus match

The Eufaula City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 3, 2023, with a consent agenda including claims of $27,240.10. The council will consider several resolutions, including a match for a senior center bus purchase, a reduction in city schools appropriation, and an E-911 pay addendum. Public hearings are scheduled for first readings of two ordinances related to the Shah rezoning and Shah Living Trust, and a resolution for supplemental contributions to Medical Center Barbour. The meeting also includes a board appointment and committee reports.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves $1M supplemental funding for Medical Center Barbour

The City Council approved $1 million in supplemental contributions to support the continued operation of Medical Center Barbour. To help fund this, the council reduced the 2023 appropriation for Eufaula City Schools from $540,000 to $180,000.

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Mon Mar 20, 2023

City Council Agendas 2023

Council to award community center renovation bid, extend rental moratorium

The Eufaula City Council is meeting to approve routine consent items, including claims totaling over $2.57 million, and to act on three resolutions. These resolutions authorize an E-911 agreement for street numbers, correct a date on the short-term rental moratorium, and award a community center renovation bid. The council will also hear a visitor and consider a board appointment.

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✓ Decided: City Council awards $3.9M bid for Community Center renovation

The City Council approved a contract for the Community Center Renovation Project and extended a moratorium on short-term rental permits. The Council also authorized an agreement for street address assignments and appointed a member to the Board of Zoning Adjustments.

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[context] A roll call vote w as taken and recorde d as follows:
4 yea
C ouncilman Robinson yea · Garrison yea · Counci lman Brown yea · Hill yea
Mon Mar 6, 2023

City Council Agendas 2023

✓ Decided: Eufaula City Council enacts 6-month moratorium on flea market and consignment licenses

The City Council adopted a temporary moratorium on business licenses for flea markets and consignment shops that sell 'white goods' to allow for zoning analysis. The council also approved several administrative resolutions regarding city personnel, police equipment, and legal services.

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Mon Feb 20, 2023

City Council Agendas 2023

Council to vote on opioid settlement, bus purchase, theater grant

The Eufaula City Council is meeting to consider four resolutions: authorizing participation in opioid settlements, purchasing a bus for the Senior Center, applying for a design grant for the Martin Theater, and authorizing the mayor to sign an engagement letter with a law firm. The council will also approve routine consent agenda items, including claims dockets totaling over $1.8 million, and receive committee and department reports.

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✓ Decided: Eufaula City Council authorizes participation in opioid settlements

The City Council adopted resolutions to join state and local opioid settlements and to purchase a bus for the Jaxon Life Senior Center. Council also authorized a grant application for the Martin Theater renovation. A resolution to execute an engagement letter with Bradley Arant Boult Cummings failed for lack of a motion.

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Mon Feb 6, 2023

City Council Agendas 2023

✓ Decided: Council authorizes fuel purchasing and investment research

The City Council adopted resolutions to continue purchasing fuel via the Alabama State bid list and authorized the City Clerk/Treasurer to research and open high-interest investment accounts. The council also approved the claims docket and previous meeting minutes.

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Tue Jan 31, 2023

City Council Agendas 2023

Council to consider revoking Split Shot Saloon's business and liquor licenses

The Eufaula City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider two resolutions that would revoke the business license of Split Shot Saloon, LLC and revoke the city's consent to its beer, wine, and liquor licenses. A public hearing is scheduled for this item. The meeting is procedural in nature, with no other substantive agenda items listed.

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✓ Decided: City Council revokes business and liquor licenses for Split Shot Saloon

The City Council held a special-called meeting and public hearing to address multiple police incidents at the Split Shot Saloon. The Council voted to revoke the establishment's business license and the city's consent for its beer, wine, and liquor licenses.

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motion to adopt Resolut ion 5-2023 (To Re voke the Business License of Sp lit Shot Saloon, LLC) . Councilman Garrison seconded the motion. A rol l call vote was taken and r ecorded as follows:
3 yea
Co uncilman Garrison yea · Hill yea · President Register yea
motion to adopt R e solution 6-2023 (To Revoke the City of Eufaula ’s Consent to Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses for Sp lit Sh ot Salo on). President Pro Tem Hill second ed the motion. A roll call…
4 yea
Robinson yea · Garrison yea · Hill yea · P resident Register yea
Tue Jan 17, 2023

City Council Agendas 2023

✓ Decided: City Council extends short-term rental and tiny home moratoriums

The City Council extended temporary moratoriums on short-term rental permits and the residential use of tiny homes and cargo containers. The Council also approved vacating an alley to facilitate the redevelopment of the Bluff City Inn hotel.

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Tue Jan 3, 2023

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✓ Decided: City Council approves Alabama Power franchise and updates manufactured home zoning

The Council adopted a 10-year electric franchise agreement with Alabama Power Company and updated zoning standards for manufactured homes in residential districts. Additionally, the Council approved a landscaping contract for the splash pad and a tax compliance contract with Avenu Insights.

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motion to adopt Ordinance 2022-7 (Second 2 Reading – Eufaula Franchise Agreement with Alabama Power Company). Councilman Garrison seconded the mot ion . A roll call vote was taken and recorded as…
4 yea
Robinson yea · Garrison yea · Brown yea · Hill yea
Ordinance 2022-6 (Second Reading – Amendment to Z oning Ordinance – Manufactured Homes) be a dopte d. Councilman Robinson seconded the motion. A roll c all vote was taken an d recorded as follows:
2 yea
Robinson yea · President Register yea