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Eufaula public meetings in 2025

30 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 15, 2025

City Council Agendas 2025

City Council to consider beer license for Renfroe's Market

The Eufaula City Council will meet to approve routine minutes and claims, consider a resolution to terminate an airport restaurant lease, and discuss granting a retail beer and wine license to Renfroe's Market.

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✓ Decided: City Council terminated the airport restaurant lease effective Dec 31, 2025.

The council approved Resolution 181‑2025, declaring an event of default and terminating the lease for the restaurant at 1720 North Eufaula Avenue effective December 31, 2025. It also approved the off‑premise retail beer and table‑wine license for Renfroe’s Market 714 at 1055 South Eufaula Avenue. The agenda, consent agenda items (including the regular session minutes and two claims dockets), and the motion to adjourn were all approved by voice vote.

Mon Dec 1, 2025

City Council Agendas 2025

Council to consider extending moratorium on tiny homes

The Eufaula City Council will vote on three resolutions: extending the moratorium on tiny homes, authorizing emergency storm‑water repairs at Daniel Place (Change Order 4), and approving a SSUT tax city authorization. The council will also approve the regular session minutes from November 17, 2025 and a claims docket for $2,032.50. Additional items include a public hearing, unfinished business, and committee reports.

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✓ Decided: City Council authorizes legal action in SSUT tax lawsuit

The council approved three resolutions: extending the tiny‑home moratorium through June 16 2026, authorizing a $6,700 change order for emergency storm‑water repairs at Daniel Place, and directing the city to intervene as a defendant in the Alabama Simplified Seller Use Tax litigation. The council also filled several board vacancies, appointing Mallory Herring to the Parks and Recreation Board, reappointing Ben Garrison to the Health Care Authority Board, and appointing Brad Cain, Carl Barba and Jerry McGilvra y to the Health Care Authority and Airport Advisory Boards.

Mon Nov 17, 2025

Carnegie Library 2025

Board will consider and adopt the FY2025‑26 library budget

The Eufaula Carnegie Library Board of Trustees will meet on November 17, 2025 to review its financial report, discuss grant updates, website/branding quotes, and policy manual changes. New business includes adopting the FY2025‑26 budget, setting the 2026 board calendar, and holding officer elections. The meeting also includes routine items such as agenda approval, minutes, honors, and public comment.

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Mon Nov 17, 2025

City Council Agendas 2025

Eufaula City Council to consider contracts for Avenu Insights and walking trail bridge

The City Council will review resolutions to authorize a contract with Avenu Insights and accept a quote from Triple E Fencing for a walking trail bridge. The body will also vote on claims dockets totaling over $2.1 million.

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✓ Decided: Council authorized mayor to sign tax‑service contract with Avenu Insights

The council approved Resolution 176‑2025, allowing the mayor to execute a one‑year contract with Avenu Insights & Analytics for remittance processing, compliance and audit services. It also approved Resolution 177‑2025, accepting a $6,200 quote from Triple E Fencing to repair the walking‑trail bridge. Several board appointments and reappointments were confirmed, including the Public Parks and Recreation Board, Health Care Authority, Airport Advisory Board, and Board of Zoning and Adjustments.

Thu Nov 13, 2025

Industrial Development Board 2025

Board will consider three tax-abatement agreements and related property actions

The Eufaula Industrial Development Board will discuss several tax-abatement agreements, including those for Elm Manufacturing Corporation, Project Latitude (American EV), and Project DR (ALMAC). The board will also review a lease agreement for the back portion of the Eufaula Manufacturing Building and a request to release the board's reversionary interest in the Southern Plastics property.

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Thu Nov 6, 2025

Downtown Redevelopment Authority 2025

Downtown Authority to approve construction contracts and agreements

The Eufaula Downtown Redevelopment Authority will convene to approve minutes from a previous meeting and consider contracts with Trademark Construction, LLC, including a mobilization fee, and a roof access agreement with Superior Pecans.

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Thu Nov 6, 2025

Downtown Redevelopment Authority 2025

Downtown Authority to approve construction contracts and agreements

The Eufaula Downtown Redevelopment Authority will meet to approve minutes, a contract with Trademark Construction, LLC, a roof access agreement with Superior Pecans, and a mobilization fee.

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Tue Nov 4, 2025

Board of Zoning Adjustments 2025

Board will hear a special exception request for a short‑term rental at 800 W. Barbour St.

The Eufaula Board of Zoning Adjustments will conduct roll call and approve the minutes from the October 7, 2025 regular session. The board will hear a special exception application from Noah & Bridget Marsala to operate a short‑term rental at 800 W. Barbour Street, a property zoned R‑2 (Medium Density Residential). The meeting will also address any old and new business items before adjourning.

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Mon Nov 3, 2025

City Council Agendas 2025

Council will ratify a new banking policy

The Eufaula City Council will hold an organizational meeting on November 3, 2025. The agenda includes a swearing‑in ceremony for Municipal Judge Walter B. Calton, nominations for council president and president pro tempore, assignment of council committees, and ratification of a banking policy. No other substantive matters are listed.

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✓ Decided: Council elects Wes Register as president and ratifies banking policy

The City Council elected Wes Register as council president and Otis Hill as president pro tem, both by unanimous roll‑call votes. Council members were assigned to their respective committees. The council ratified the city’s banking policy by voice vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

Mon Nov 3, 2025

City Council Agendas 2025

Eufaula City Council to vote on multiple city appointments and resolutions

The City Council will consider several resolutions including a Phase II bid award and a quote from Hughes Tree Clearing. The body will also discuss appointments for the City Attorney, City Prosecutor, and various boards. Public hearings are scheduled regarding weed abatement for properties on West Davis Street and Cotton Avenue.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved Phase II demolition contract for $176,081

The council adopted several resolutions, including a Phase II demolition and clearance contract with Lewis, Inc. for $176,081. It also approved the purchase of Christmas decorations for $8,060, a tree‑removal contract with Hughes Tree & Clearing for $1,100, an overage agreement with RAM HTC Master Tenant, and weed‑abatement actions for two private properties. All items were approved by voice vote.

Mon Oct 20, 2025

City Council Agendas 2025

City Council will adopt the FY26 budget and approve several resolutions

The council will consider routine consent agenda items, including approval of the October 6 minutes and two claims dockets totaling $1,989,848.84. It will vote on multiple resolutions covering a severe‑weather tax holiday, public‑works property surplus, fee increases for nuisance properties, mobile data equipment agreements for police and fire, and the FY26 budget. A public hearing will address fixing costs for three Lee Street lots and a property on Oak Drive. Committee reports on finance, public works, police, fire and other departments will also be presented.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved a severe‑weather tax holiday for February 2026

The council adopted the regular agenda and the consent agenda, which included approval of the September 30 minutes and two claims dockets totaling $1,989,848.84. It then approved several resolutions: a severe‑weather tax holiday, the sale of surplus public‑works equipment, increased fees for declared nuisance properties, and mobile‑data agreements for the police and fire departments. All actions were approved by voice vote.

Mon Oct 13, 2025

Downtown Redevelopment Authority 2025

EDRA reviews construction, indemnification and easement agreements

The Eufaula Downtown Redevelopment Authority will approve the August 4, 2025 meeting minutes and consider three new agreements: a construction contract with RAM Eufaula HTC Master Tenant, LLC and Virtuous Enterprises, LLC; an indemnification and hold‑harmless agreement from RAM Eufaula HTC Master Tenant, LLC; and an easement agreement between the City of Eufaula and the Authority.

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Tue Oct 7, 2025

Board of Zoning Adjustments 2025

Board to hear requests for short-term rentals and manufactured homes

The Eufaula Board of Zoning Adjustments will meet to approve minutes and hear three applications for zoning exceptions or variances. The body will consider a short-term rental and wedding venue, a manufactured home placement, and a small catering business.

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Mon Oct 6, 2025

City Council Agendas 2025

City Council will consider FY26 Airport Project resolution and lot cost fixes.

The council will vote on Resolution 158-2025 for the FY26 Airport Project. A public hearing will address two cost‑adjustment resolutions for specific lots on Cypress Cove and S. Forsythe Street. Routine consent‑agenda items include approval of prior meeting minutes and a claims docket of $43,249.65. Additional reports from finance, public works, police, and other committees will be presented.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved airport funding application and nuisance abatement resolutions

The council adopted its regular agenda and consent agenda by voice vote. It approved Resolution 158-2025, authorizing the mayor to apply for state matching funds for a Weedon Field Airport apron seal‑coat project in FY 2026. The council also approved Resolutions 154-2025 and 155-2025, authorizing payment for weed‑abatement on two private properties.

Tue Sep 30, 2025

City Council Agendas 2025

Council awards contracts to Blakmar Grading for water, sewer and sidewalk work

The council will canvass and certify the September 23 municipal runoff election results. It will also consider two resolutions that award contracts to Blakmar Grading & Company, LLC for water, sewer and drainage improvements and for sidewalk improvements. The special‑called meeting is at 12:00 pm in the municipal courtroom.

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✓ Decided: Jack B. Tibbs Jr. declared elected mayor and city awarded DRA contracts

The City Council adopted Resolution 153‑2025, officially canvassing the September 23, 2025 runoff and declaring Jack B. Tibbs Jr. the elected mayor. The council also approved the Municipal Election Certification for Tibbs. Two additional resolutions (156‑2025 and 157‑2025) awarded Delta Regional Authority‑funded contracts to Blakmar Grading & Company, LLC for water, sewer and drainage improvements and for sidewalk improvements.

Mon Sep 22, 2025

Carnegie Library 2025

Board will discuss grant updates, library layout, and policy changes

The Eufaula Carnegie Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on September 22, 2025 at 217 N. Eufaula Ave. The agenda includes a financial report for July‑August 2025, updates on grants, library layout, branding, a Picasso event, and new business items such as service area, policy changes, a progressive dinner, and conference travel. The board will consider these items and take any necessary actions.

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Mon Sep 15, 2025

City Council Agendas 2025

City Council to approve claims, resolutions, and public hearing items

The Eufaula City Council will meet to approve minutes, claims docketed at over $1.8 million, and multiple resolutions including a street dedication and a stormwater repair agreement. A public hearing is scheduled to address weed abatement and cost-fixing requests.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved a continuing budget to fund operations through Oct 1 2025‑2026

The council adopted a Continuing Budget Resolution authorizing funding of all operating expenses until the formal budget is adopted. It also approved six other resolutions covering a park plaque purchase, designation of blighted properties, extension of an MOU with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, dedication of a portion of US‑82 as Duane Mock Drive, and an LED lighting agreement with Alabama Power and ADOT. The Consent Agenda items, including prior meeting minutes and claims dockets totaling $1,699,929.26 and $181,587.10, were also approved.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

City Council Agendas 2025

Eufaula City Council to canvass municipal election results

The City Council will meet for a special session to certify the results of the August 26, 2025, municipal election. The body will review Resolution 138-2025 to officially canvass the votes.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts election results and schedules mayoral runoff

The City Council approved Resolution 138-2025 after counting provisional ballots, officially declaring Otis Hill elected for District 2 and James Bailey elected for District 4. The resolution also ordered a mayoral runoff between Chris Beam and Jack B. Tibbs Jr. to be held on September 23, 2025. Subsequent motions certified the election results for District 2 and District 4 council members.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

City Council Agendas 2025

✓ Decided: City Council approved opioid settlement and allocation agreement

The council adopted several resolutions, including approval of the opioid manufacturer settlement and allocation agreements. It also renewed the senior center contract, authorized GPS equipment for fire trucks and ambulances, and hired a law firm for physician recruitment. Additional resolutions ordered weed abatement for multiple private properties.

Mon Aug 18, 2025

City Council Agendas 2025

✓ Decided: City Council adopts moratorium on new small‑box, flea market, CBD and vape businesses

The council approved an amended agenda and the consent agenda items, including minutes and claims dockets. It adopted a resolution to dispose of surplus police equipment. It approved a transportation plan that reserves state gas‑tax funds for future paving projects. It passed a temporary moratorium on issuing licenses for small‑box discount stores, flea markets, CBD and vape shops.

Tue Aug 12, 2025

Historic Preservation 2025

Eufaula Historic Preservation Commission to review three property applications

The commission will meet to consider Certificates of Appropriateness for signage and building repairs. The body will review applications for properties on East Broad Street and North Eufaula Avenue.

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Mon Aug 4, 2025

City Council Agendas 2025

✓ Decided: City Council approved safety camera contract and multiple utility measures

The council adopted Resolution 113-2025 to authorize a safety‑camera agreement with Alabama Power. It also ratified a $977.50 change order for emergency stormwater repairs, appointed election workers, and approved purchase of a horticulture utility vehicle. Additional weed‑abatement resolutions and the first reading of an ordinance to change meeting dates were adopted.

Mon Jul 21, 2025

City Council Agendas 2025

✓ Decided: Council adopts home‑occupation zoning amendment and several key resolutions

The Eufaula City Council adopted Ordinance 2025-3, amending the zoning code to allow home occupations, with a roll‑call vote of four yeas and no nays. The council also approved resolutions authorizing the mayor to execute the Alabama Historical Commission library grant, a three‑year transit agreement, a Title VI civil‑rights program, a heat‑pump contract for the Westside Fire Station, and a change order for emergency storm‑water repairs. All resolutions were adopted by voice vote.

Mon Jul 7, 2025

City Council Agendas 2025

✓ Decided: City Council approved $94,065 Phase I demolition contract

The council adopted Resolution 83-2025, awarding the Phase I demolition contract for $94,065. It also approved Resolution 88-2025, authorizing the mayor to sign a master services agreement for engineering services with Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood. Certificates of election were issued for Marvin Brown (District 3) and Wes Register (District 5). The consent agenda items, including the June 16, 2025 minutes and a $4,299.05 claims docket, were approved by voice vote.

Mon Jun 16, 2025

City Council Agendas 2025

✓ Decided: City Council extends tiny‑home moratorium through Dec 16 2025

The council adopted Resolution 65-2025, extending the temporary moratorium on construction and residential use of tiny homes and cargo‑container homes until December 16 2025. It also appointed Joy White as election manager for the August 26 2025 municipal election (Resolution 73-2025). Several weed‑abatement resolutions were approved, while the fence‑rental fee resolution and two other abatement requests were tabled.

Mon Jun 2, 2025

City Council Agendas 2025

✓ Decided: City Council approved drainage, library, and engineering contracts and multiple weed abatement orders

The council approved the regular agenda and consent agenda by voice vote. It adopted Resolution 53-2025 to accept a $17,900 quote from Bobby Taylor Enterprises for Old Creek Town drainage repairs, funded by bond issue funds. It adopted Resolution 54-2025 to accept a $47,964.73 quote from Trademark Construction Company LLC for Carnegie Library repairs, funded by a state grant. It also authorized a $12,500 amendment with Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, LLC for engineering services and approved six weed‑abatement resolutions for listed properties.

Mon May 19, 2025

City Council Agendas 2025

✓ Decided: City Council approved a July 2025 sales tax holiday

The council adopted a sales‑tax exemption for the third full weekend of July 2025, with four yeas and one nay. It also authorized a $3,791.90 payment to Dunson Lawn Service for landscaping, and gave the mayor authority to sign two FAA airport grant agreements. Additionally, eleven weed‑abatement resolutions were approved for specific properties.

Mon May 5, 2025

City Council Agendas 2025

✓ Decided: City Council approves multiple contracts, grants, and weed abatement measures

The Eufaula City Council adopted the regular agenda and consent items, including the April 21 minutes and a prepaid claims docket for $23,644.40. It approved several resolutions: a $2,200 lease for election equipment, a $23,825 SEARPDC contract, a $3,465 change order for the Pickleball Project, weed‑abatement orders for two private properties, and a public‑funds grant for the Bluff City Inn redevelopment. All actions were approved by voice vote.

Mon Apr 21, 2025

City Council Agendas 2025

✓ Decided: Council approved kayak lease and downtown lot lease, rejected bridge repair bid

The Eufaula City Council approved three resolutions: a lease for a kayak program at Lakepoint State Park, a lease for a lot adjacent to 410 East Broad Street, and a contract with Bobby Taylor Enterprises to remove water from a sinkhole. It also adopted a resolution rejecting the $794,400 bid for pedestrian bridge guardrail repairs. Board of Education nominees were not elected, the health‑care authority appointment was tabled, and voting delegates for the Alabama League of Municipalities were approved.

Mon Apr 7, 2025

City Council Agendas 2025

✓ Decided: City Council rejected the $1.4M DRA Project bid, opting to redesign and rebid

The council approved its consent agenda, including the $31,659.54 Claims Docket and the March 17, 2025 minutes. It adopted several resolutions: declaring a transit vehicle surplus, accepting a $27,450 hot‑water‑heater quote, rejecting the $1,416,163 DRA Project bid, and designating 18 blighted properties. The council also approved an asbestos demolition contract and a retail beer and table‑wine license for Yummy Bowl Wu LLC.