Decatur public meetings in 2023
14 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Decatur City Council will hold a public hearing for an off-premise beer and wine license at 609 Bank Street, consider three weed abatement assessments, and vote on multiple resolutions including a grant for a historic survey, a master plan for Delano Park, and the purchase of artificial court surfacing for pickleball and tennis facilities. An ordinance to annex approximately 6.65 acres on Acrilane SE and Meadowbrook Road SE is up for approval. Board reappointments to the Parks & Recreation Board are also on the agenda.
- Public hearing for Resolution 23-367: off-premise beer & wine license for Responsible Partners LLC at 609 Bank Street
- Resolution 23-368-370: $293.50 assessments for weed abatement at 301 4th Ave. NW, 410 7th Ave. SW, and 1715 Vinca St. SW
- Resolution 23-371: Accept AHC Grant for Austinville Historic Survey
- Resolution 23-372: Approve Lord Aeck Sargent for Delano Park Master Plan and Fort Decatur Historic Structure Report
- Ordinance 23-4572: Annexation of 6.65 acres on southside of Acrilane SE and east of Meadowbrook Road SE
The City Council approved the annexation of 6.65 acres and authorized several park and infrastructure projects, including new surfacing for tennis and pickleball courts. The council also approved a beer and wine license and several weed abatement assessments.
- Approved annexation of 6.65 acres on Acrilane SE (5-0)
- Approved artificial surfacing for 12 pickleball courts and 4 tennis courts (4-1 each)
- Approved Off Premise Beer & Wine License for Responsible Partners LLC (5-0)
- Awarded Landfill Truck Scales bid to Alabama Scale Systems (5-0)
- Approved AHC Grant for Austinville Historic Survey (5-0)
- Approved Lord Aeck Sargent for Delano Park Master Plan and Fort Decatur report (5-0)
- Assessed $293.50 weed abatement fees for 301 4th Ave. NW, 410 7th Ave. SW, and 1715 Vinca St. SW (4-1 each)
- Reappointed Chikena Crittendon and Shane Stewart to Parks & Recreation Board (5-0)
City Council
The Decatur City Council will consider resolutions including setting new parking deck rates for 2024, approving a cashless payment system for the deck, awarding a landfill row crop lease, and annexations of properties on Acrilane SE and Beltline Road SW. Two ordinances for annexation will receive first and second readings.
- Resolution 23-363: Approve 2024 parking deck rates
- Resolution 23-362: Approve Nayax cashless credit card agreement for parking deck
- Resolution 23-361: Award bid to Carl M Letson Farms for landfill row crop lease
- Ordinance 23-4572 (first reading): Annexation of 6.65 acres on southside of Acrilane SE and east of Meadowbrook Road SE
- Ordinance 23-4571 (second reading): Annexation of 4.9 acres at 222 and 223 Beltline Road SW
The City Council approved multiple resolutions regarding funding, leases, parking deck rates, and easements. An ordinance for a property annexation was also approved.
- Approved November 20 work session minutes (5-0)
- Approved November 20 council meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved ALDOT administered project funding (5-0)
- Awarded landfill row crop lease to Carl M Letson Farms (5-0)
- Approved Nayax cashless solution agreement for parking deck (4-1)
- Approved City of Decatur parking deck rates (4-1)
- Declared Information Services Department items as surplus (5-0)
- Approved DUT easement conveyance (5-0)
City Council
The Decatur City Council will hold the first reading of an ordinance to annex approximately 4.9 acres at 222 and 223 Beltline Road SW. The council will also vote on resolutions including a construction management contract for the Recreation Center, a grant application for recycling facility expansion, and one-time holiday pay increases. Additionally, 16 weed abatement assessments ranging from $293.50 to $365.00 are scheduled for approval.
- First reading of Ordinance 23-4571 to annex 4.9 acres at 222 and 223 Beltline Road SW
- Resolution 23-353 authorizing a contract with Fite Building Company for construction management of the Recreation Center project
- Resolution 23-349 approving a grant application to the Recycling Partnership for recycling facility expansion
- Resolution 23-347 approving a one-time holiday pay increase for employees
- 16 weed abatement resolutions (23-329 through 23-344) assessing costs from $293.50 to $365.00 against specific properties
The Decatur City Council approved minutes, monthly bills (with one check opposed 4-1), and 16 weed abatement assessments (all 4-1). Among 16 resolutions, the council approved a firefighter schedule change from 24 to 48-hour shifts (4-1), a contract with Fite Building Company for recreation center construction management (4-1), and various infrastructure items including parking deck cameras (4-1). Other resolutions passed unanimously, including one-time holiday and wellness pay increases, a recycling grant application, and downtown tree replacement.
- Approved October 2023 monthly bills; check #10920 opposed 4-1, remaining bills 5-0
- Approved 16 weed abatement nuisance assessments totaling $4,695 (all 4-1, Jackson opposed)
- Approved firefighter shift change from 24 to 48 hours by amending Merit System Rule VIII (4-1)
- Approved one-time holiday pay increase for employees (5-0)
- Approved one-time wellness participation pay increase (5-0)
- Authorized mayor to sign contract with Fite Building Company for recreation center construction management (4-1)
- Approved grant application to Recycling Partnership for recycling facility expansion (5-0)
- Approved parking deck cameras and installation project (4-1)
City Council
The Decatur City Council will hold a public hearing for a restaurant retail liquor license at 609 Bank Street and vote on multiple resolutions including an ATRIP II grant application for Highway 67 and Old Moulton Road intersection improvements, demolition cost assessments against two properties, and a Crown Castle fiber agreement. The council will also consider extensions of Verizon special use permits and a Walmart Community Grant for the Fire Department.
- Public hearing for Restaurant Retail Liquor License for Responsible Partners LLC at 609 Bank Street
- Resolution to authorize ATRIP II grant application for Highway 67 and Old Moulton Road intersection improvements
- Resolution to assess demolition cost of $24,214 against 16 Cherry St. NW
- Resolution to assess demolition cost of $3,830 against 305 7th Ave. NW
- Ordinance to approve Crown Castle Fiber Agreement
The Decatur City Council approved preliminary FY24 expenditures over $100,000 for the Municipal Utility Board, a Crown Castle fiber agreement, and a Walmart Community Grant for the Fire Department. The council also approved a liquor license for a restaurant at 609 Bank Street, Verizon permit extensions at two locations, and assessed demolition costs of $24,214 and $3,830 against two properties. These actions authorize utility spending, telecommunications infrastructure upgrades, and property assessments that affect local service funding and development. One item authorizing a redistricting contract was removed from the agenda, and public comment on police accountability and city leadership received no council action.
- Approved preliminary FY24 expenditures over $100,000 for the Municipal Utility Board (4-1)
- Approved liquor license for Responsible Partners LLC at 609 Bank Street (5-0)
- Approved Verizon permit extensions at 401 McEntire Lane SW and 2625 Centron Drive SW (5-0 each)
- Assessed $24,214 demolition cost against 16 Cherry St. NW and $3,830 against 305 7th Ave. NW (5-0 each)
- Accepted Walmart Community Grant for the Fire Department (5-0)
- Approved ATRIP II grant application for Highway 67 and Old Moulton Road improvements (5-0)
- Approved Crown Castle fiber agreement (5-0)
- Removed redistricting contract item from agenda (procedural)
City Council
The Decatur City Council will meet on October 16, 2023, to elect a council president and pro-tempore, approve monthly bills, and vote on numerous resolutions. Key items include a $4.175 million expenditure for wastewater treatment plant electrical upgrades, a T-Mobile special use permit at 1101 Prospect Drive, a redistricting contract with Slaughter & Associates, and a Crown Castle fiber agreement. The agenda also includes 12 weed abatement assessments and several other routine approvals.
- Resolution 23-308: Approve $4,175,000 for WWTP Medium Voltage Electrical Improvements
- Resolution 23-307: Approve Special Use Permit for T-Mobile to modify equipment at 1101 Prospect Drive SE
- Resolution 23-317: Authorize agreement with Slaughter & Associates for redistricting
- Ordinance 23-4570: Approve Crown Castle Fiber Agreement for use of right-of-way
- Appeal: Resolution 23-280 regarding Tio Juan final suspension or revocation
The City Council approved a major expenditure for wastewater treatment plant improvements and several nuisance abatement assessments. The council also reorganized its leadership and approved various equipment purchases and contracts. A proposal to revoke or place a probation on Tio Juan's business license was denied.
- Elected Jacob Ladner as Council President (4-1)
- Elected Carlton McMasters as Council Pro-Tempore (4-1)
- Approved $4,175,000 for WWTP Medium Voltage Electrical Improvements (5-0)
- Denied probation and denied revocation of Tio Juan business license
- Approved 12 nuisance abatement assessments ranging from $293.50 to $431.00
- Approved Special Use Permit for T-Mobile equipment at 1101 Prospect Drive SE (5-0)
- Approved purchase of recycling carts from Toter, LLC (5-0)
- Awarded building addition bid at Recycling Center to US CONSTRUCTORS, LLC (5-0)
City Council
The City Council will consider resolutions to purchase a John Deere dozer, an Aljon landfill compactor, a CAT material handler, and two Kenworth refuse trucks for the landfill. Other items include intersection improvements at Beltline and Modaus roads, and a partial bond reduction for McGhee Square Townhomes. A public hearing will be held on an alcohol license for Chow Won Seafood & Steak.
- Purchase of John Deere 950K Dozer, Aljon Landfill Compactor, CAT Material Handler, and two Kenworth refuse trucks for the landfill
- Intersection improvements at Beltline Road and Modaus Road via CDG Proposal Agreement
- Partial bond reduction for McGhee Square Townhomes for completed public improvements
- Award bid 23-023 to Prime Consulting, LLC for temporary staffing services
- Award bid 23-027 to Rogers Group, Inc. for mass excavation at Jack Allen Softball Complex
The City Council approved multiple resolutions to purchase landfill equipment, including a John Deere dozer and CAT material handler, and approved the purchase of two refuse trucks. The council also approved a bond reduction for the McGhee Square Townhomes project.
- Approved alcoholic beverage license for Chow Won Seafood & Steak (4-0)
- Approved Special Use Permit for Verizon Wireless equipment (4-0)
- Approved purchase of John Deere 950K Dozer for Landfill (4-0)
- Approved purchase of Aljon Series Landfill Compactor (4-0)
- Approved purchase of CAT Material Handler for Landfill (4-0)
- Approved purchase of two Kenworth 2024 T 480 Refuse Trucks (4-0)
- Approved Change Order #002 for Fire Station 5 (4-0)
- Approved End of FY23 Budget Adjustment (4-0)
City Council
The Decatur City Council is holding a special called meeting to vote on two resolutions: approval of a fire vessel order agreement (fire boat) and acceptance of a Reconnecting Community Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The meeting will also include routine procedural items. The next work session is scheduled for October 9, 2023, and the next regular meeting for October 16, 2023.
- Resolution 23-294: Approval of Fire Vessel Order Agreement (fire boat purchase)
- Resolution 23-295: Approve the Reconnecting Community Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation
The City Council approved a contract for a fire vessel and accepted a Reconnecting Community Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Both resolutions passed with unanimous votes from the members present.
- Approved Resolution No. 23-294 for Fire Vessel Order Agreement (3-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 23-295 for U.S. Department of Transportation Reconnecting Community Grant (3-0)
City Council
The Decatur City Council will consider several FY2024 budgets, including the General Fund (first reading), Landfill Fund, Alabama Capital Improvements Trust Fund, other governmental funds, and Gas Tax Funds. The agenda also includes resolutions approving the River Clay Arts Festival, HVAC replacement at the Fire Training Center, consulting services for Youth Services facilities, a Morgan County emergency communications contract, and conveyance of a city parcel to the Alabama Community College System for a dance studio and training center.
- Adopt FY2024 General Fund Budget (Ordinance 23-4569, first reading)
- Adopt FY2024 Landfill Fund Budget (Resolution 23-268)
- Approve River Clay Arts Festival to be held October 20-22, 2023 (Resolution 23-273)
- Approve conveyance of Parcel 6-3 to Alabama Community College System for dance studio and training center (Ordinance 23-4568)
- Approve revised Urban Forestry Ordinance (Ordinance 23-4567)
The City Council approved the FY2024 budget for the General Fund and multiple other funds, along with contracts for community services, the River Clay Arts Festival, and emergency communications. The Council also approved the conveyance of a city lot to the Alabama Community College System and accepted a gift for the Horton House.
- Approved FY2024 General Fund Budget (5-0)
- Approved FY2024 budgets for Landfill, Capital Improvements, Gas Tax, and other funds (5-0)
- Approved FY2024 Community Service and Economic Development contracts (4-1)
- Approved River Clay Arts Festival for Oct 20-22, 2023 (5-0)
- Accepted Horton House gift bill of sale (4-0, 1 abstain)
- Tabled Department space realignment (5-0)
- Approved HVAC replacement at Fire Department Training Center (5-0)
- Approved conveyance of Parcel 6-3 to Alabama Community College System (4-0, 1 abstain)
City Council
The council will hold a public hearing on rezoning 1.41 acres at 211 1st Ave SE from M-1 to B-5 for the Decatur Farmers Market. It will also consider several liquor licenses, business license revocations, weed abatements, and numerous resolutions including grant acceptances, purchases for sports facilities and fire stations, and first readings of ordinances on urban forestry and property conveyance.
- Public hearing on rezoning 211 1st Ave SE for Decatur Farmers Market
- Resolution to suspend or revoke business license of Las Vias and Tio Juan Mexican Grill
- Award bid for demolition of TC Almon and Point Mallard Pavilion structures
- Accept 2023 PASS grant for Old State Bank renovations
- Approve purchase of artificial turf for Sports Complex on Modaus Rd
The council approved a re-zoning of 1.41 acres at 211 1st Ave SE from M-1 to B-5 for the Decatur Farmers Market (5-0). It also approved three liquor licenses, a conditional six-month business license suspension for Las Vias, and 11 weed abatement assessments. Among resolutions, the council accepted a PASS grant for Old State Bank renovations, a port security grant, awarded bids for HVAC replacement at Fire Station #4, demolition of TC Almon and Point Mallard Pavilion (4-1), and purchased artificial turf for the sports complex, modular bathrooms for pickleball and tennis facilities, and an HVAC unit for the DYS Aquadome.
- Approved re-zoning of 211 1st Ave SE from M-1 to B-5 for Decatur Farmers Market (5-0)
- Approved Class 1 Lounge license for Red Pier Seafood & Steak at 1208 Beltline Rd SW (5-0)
- Approved conditional six-month suspension of Las Vias business license, as amended (5-0)
- Assessed $293.50 for weed abatement at 605 Church St. NW (4-1)
- Approved demolition of TC Almon and Point Mallard Pavilion structures (4-1)
- Approved purchase of artificial turf for Sports Complex on Modaus Rd (4-1)
- Approved acceptance of 2023 PASS grant for Old State Bank renovations (5-0)
- Approved budget amendment for DOT Reconnecting Communities grant application (5-0)
City Council
The Decatur City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider a single resolution adopting revisions to the job classification and pay plan for fiscal year 2024, effective October 2, 2023. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.
- Resolution No. 23-234: Adopt FY24 Job Classification & Pay Plan Revisions effective 10/2/2023
The City Council approved a vacation request but failed to adopt the fiscal year 2024 job classification and pay plan revisions. The meeting adjourned after no further business was presented.
- Resolution 23-234 (FY24 Job Classification & Pay Plan) failed: 1-3
- Resolution 23-235 (Barran and Vickery Vacation) approved: 4-0
City Council
The Decatur City Council will vote on a resolution to impose a building permit moratorium on certain single-family housing developments, alongside over a dozen other items. Other actions include approving a special event liquor license for the River Clay Fine Arts Festival, a special use permit for Verizon to modify equipment on a tower, and accepting donations for the fire department. The council will also consider a lease extension for the Princess Theatre and a contract for a fire and EMS records management system.
- Building permit moratorium on certain single-family housing developments (Res. 23-233)
- Special use permit for Verizon to modify equipment on tower at 1406 Chadwell Street SW (Res. 23-218)
- Special event liquor license for River Clay Fine Arts Festival at 133 2nd Ave NE and 402 Lee Street NE (Res. 23-217)
- Accept $10,000 donation from Alabama Farmers Cooperative for all-hazards response vessel (Res. 23-225)
- Historic context statement for African American and women's history via Urbanist Media (Res. 23-223)
The City Council voted unanimously to approve a building permit moratorium on certain single-family housing developments (Resolution 23-233). The council also approved a special event liquor license for the River Clay Fine Arts Festival, a Verizon tower equipment modification, and a contract for a records management system for fire and EMS. Several other resolutions were passed, including acceptance of grants and donations, lease extensions, and a historic context statement contract.
- Approved resolution for building permit moratorium on certain single-family housing developments (5-0)
- Approved special event liquor license for River Clay Fine Arts Festival at Carnegie Visual Arts Center (5-0)
- Approved special use permit for Verizon to modify equipment on tower at 1406 Chadwell Street SW (4-1)
- Approved agreement with Alabama Department of Corrections for inmate labor (4-1)
- Approved $5,000 Air Products donation and $10,000 Alabama Farmers Cooperative donation for fire department (5-0 each)
- Approved contract with First Due for fire and EMS records management system (5-0)
- Approved Princess Theatre lease extension and ATC Ponderosa B-I LLC lease extension (5-0 and 4-1)
- Approved adoption of Transportation Plan pursuant to Rebuild Alabama Act (5-0)
City Council
The Decatur City Council will hold public hearings on pre-zoning and re-zoning requests, including a pre-zoning for 19.59 acres at 2709 Beltline Road SW. They will also consider resolutions for landfill waste volume increase, police training facility improvements, and purchase of structures for pickleball and tennis facilities. Other items include weed abatement assessments, liquor licenses, and board appointments.
- Set public hearing for re-zoning 1.41 acres at 211 1st Ave SE for Decatur Farmers Market
- Public hearing on pre-zoning 19.59 acres at 2709 Beltline Road SW
- Resolution to approve major modification for landfill daily waste volume increase
- Award bid for improvements at Police Training Facility to US Constructors
- Approve purchase of ClearSpan structures for covered pickleball and tennis facilities
The City Council approved an increase in average daily waste volume for the Decatur/Morgan County Landfill and authorized several infrastructure projects, including a police training facility and covered sports courts. The council also approved multiple liquor licenses and nuisance abatement assessments.
- Approved increase in average daily waste volume for Decatur/Morgan County Landfill (3-2)
- Approved pre-zoning of 19.59 acres at 2709 Beltline Road SW to M-1A (5-0)
- Approved abatement of unsafe conditions at 16 Cherry St. NE (5-0) and 305 7th Ave. NW (5-0)
- Approved Class 2 Lounge License for Primo Liquor Store (5-0) and Beer and Wine License for Your Store (5-0)
- Approved seven nuisance weed abatement assessments ranging from $293.50 to $447.50 (all 4-1)
- Awarded Police Training Facility improvements bid to US Constructors, LLC (5-0)
- Approved purchase of ClearSpan structures for covered pickleball (4-1) and tennis (4-1) facilities
- Approved Frameworks Design Services Contract for proposed DYS facility (4-1)
City Council
The Decatur City Council will vote on revised solid waste disposal fees and an amendment to definitions in the solid waste code. Other actions include setting a public hearing for an unsafe building at 16 Cherry St NE, approving a $48,199.88 contract for illuminated street signs on 2nd Avenue, accepting an ADEM grant for a recycling truck, and approving several design and geotechnical contracts. The council will also consider a sidewalk café permit for The Little Cigar Shoppe and a first reading of a chauffeur service ordinance for Johnny Cab.
- Ordinance No. 23-4561: Approve Revised Solid Waste Disposal Fees at the Municipal Landfill
- Resolution No. 23-192: Approve $48,199.88 to Temple, Inc. for illuminated street signs on 2nd Avenue downtown
- Resolution No. 23-187: Accept ADEM grant for Recycling Truck and Carts
- Resolution No. 23-014: Set public hearing for August 7 on abatement of unsafe conditions at 16 Cherry St. NE
- Resolution No. 23-189: Approve mutual aid consortium agreement with Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs
The City Council approved multiple resolutions for park design, road widening, and street signage. They also accepted grants for recycling equipment and causeway lighting, and approved a sidewalk café permit.
- Approved agreement with Frameworks Architecture for Seville Park Design (4-0)
- Accepted ADEM grant for Recycling Truck and Carts (4-0)
- Accepted OMI Geotechnical Proposal for Modaus Road Widening Project (4-0)
- Approved entry into Alabama Association of Fire Chief's Mutual Aid Consortium Agreement (4-0)
- Approved funds for projects from 2023 Bond Warrants (4-0)
- Approved Sidewalk Café for The Little Cigar Shoppe, LLC (4-0)
- Approved $48,199.88 to Temple, Inc. for illuminated street signs in 2nd Avenue downtown (3-1)
- Accepted Causeway Lighting Grant Agreement (4-0)
City Council
The City Council will hold first readings on revised solid waste disposal fees and gas rate schedule changes, and consider pre-zoning and annexation of 19.59 acres at 2709 Beltline Road SW to an M-1A Expressway Commercial District. Council will also vote on numerous weed abatement assessments and several resolutions, including a $5,000 sponsorship for the Dia de los Muertos event.
- Pre-zoning request (1417-23) to zone 19.59 acres at 2709 Beltline Road SW as M-1A Expressway Commercial District
- Annexation request (374-23) for the same property at 2709 Beltline Road SW
- First reading of ordinance to revise solid waste disposal fees at the Municipal Landfill
- First reading of ordinances to add a large-volume industrial gas user rate schedule and revise gas customer eligibility
- Ten weed abatement assessments ranging from $293.50 to $462.50 at various properties
The council postponed a pre-zoning request for 19.59 acres at 2709 Beltline Road SW (4-0) and tabled the corresponding annexation ordinance (4-0). Eleven weed abatement assessments were approved at various addresses (mostly 3-1). The council also approved a $5,000 sponsorship for the Dia de los Muertos event, a change order for landfill construction, and new gas rate schedules for large industrial users. Marshall Wise was appointed to the Library Board.
- Postponed pre-zoning for 19.59 acres at 2709 Beltline Road SW (4-0)
- Tabled annexation ordinance for 2709 Beltline Road SW (4-0)
- Approved 11 weed abatement assessments ($293.50–$462.50) at properties including 218 12th Ave. NW, 303 11th Ave. NW, 1208 20th Ave. SE, and others (3-1, Jackson opposed)
- Approved $5,000 sponsorship for Dia de los Muertos event (4-0)
- Approved change order No. 2 for TTL, Inc. for landfill cell 16 construction (3-1, McMasters opposed)
- Approved fuel island repair at city compound (4-0)
- Approved new gas rate schedule additions (Ord 23-4562) and customer eligibility revisions (Ord 23-4563) on first reading with immediate consideration (4-0 each)
- Appointed Marshall Wise to the Library Board for term expiring June 30, 2026 (4-0)