Gulf Shores public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold seven public hearings regarding zoning text amendments and land subdivision requests. The body is also discussing updates to commission bylaws and the 2026 calendar.

• ZTA25-06: Proposed modification to vacation rental sign standards
• ZA25-000053: Conditional Use Permit for beach access easement at 957 Wet Beach Boulevard
• ZTA25-09: Amendment to Walking Overlay District boundaries and allowed uses
• ZTA25-10: Amendment to Annexation/Prezone Regulations
• Final plat requests to split lots in Bon Secour Village and at 217 West Lagoon Avenue

The commission approved three final subdivision plats for Bon Secour Village and a resubdivision in Gulf Shores, all unanimously. It also approved the Crystal Village Conditional Use Permit with ten specific conditions. Additional actions included a vacation‑rental sign amendment, a zoning amendment for annexation/pre‑zone regulations, and changes to the commission bylaws. The Walking Overlay District amendment was tabled.

• Approved ZA25-000055 Morlin Subdivision Final Plat (8-0)
• Approved ZA25-000058 Lot 23 Bon Secour Village South Final Plat (8-0)
• Approved ZA25-000056 Resubdivision of Lot 10, Block 1, Unit 2 Gulf Shores Final Plat with conditions (8-0)
• Approved ZA25-000053 Crystal Village Conditional Use Permit with ten conditions (8-0)
• Approved ZTA25-06 Vacation Rental Signs Zoning Text Amendment (8-0)
• Tabled ZTA25-10 Walking Overlay District Zoning Text Amendment (7-0)
• Approved ZTA25-09 Annexation/Prezone Regulations Zoning Text Amendment (7-0)
• Approved changes to Planning Commission Bylaws (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the 2026 budget and a new business license fee schedule. The body will also discuss real property donations and several ordinances amending the city code regarding public beaches, adult establishments, and group permits.

• Adoption of the City of Gulf Shores 2026 Budget
• Adoption of a business license fee schedule
• Real property donations involving Aviles wetland land and Downtown 10 LLC
• Ordinance amendments for public beach conduct, adult establishment licensing, and large group activity permits
• Public assembly permit application for Polar Bear Dip 2026

The council approved the minutes of the Dec. 1 work session and unanimously approved expense vouchers totaling $1,088,706.43. It also approved the Assembly Permit for the Gulf Shores Kiwanis Club’s Polar Bear Dip 2026. The council accepted a gratuitous donation of 5.64 acres from Downtown 10, LLC and adopted the City’s 2026 operating budget.

• Approved Dec. 1 work session minutes (6 ayes)
• Approved expense vouchers $1,088,706.43 (unanimous)
• Approved Assembly Permit for Polar Bear Dip 2026 (6 ayes)
• Accepted 5.64‑acre real‑property donation from Downtown 10, LLC (6 ayes)
• Adopted 2026 operating budget and related financial resolutions (6 ayes)

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will consider a resolution that would give the mayor authority to sign and implement a settlement agreement concerning a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) claim. The resolution is listed as a formal agenda item and will be voted on during the meeting. No other substantive actions are detailed on the agenda.

• Resolution to authorize the mayor to execute a settlement agreement for an FLSA claim (see document 110574404.1)

The council voted unanimously to enter an executive session to discuss pending legal options. After reconvening, the council adopted Resolution 7068-25, authorizing the mayor to sign and fund a settlement of Fair Labor Standards Act claims. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 7068-25 authorizing mayor to execute settlement agreement and make payments (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Gulf Shores Planning Commission meeting on December 2, 2025 includes a discussion of vacation rental sign regulations. Commissioners will review proposed signage requirements for vacation rentals. No specific decisions are indicated in the agenda. The public is welcome to attend.

• Vacation Rental Signs Regulations – discussion item

The commission reviewed proposed signage regulations for vacation‑rental properties and heard public comments. No formal action, vote, or approval was recorded during the meeting.

City Council

The City Council will discuss awarding a residential refuse franchise to Republic Services, LLC and a 2025 budget amendment. The meeting also includes proposals for zoning text amendments regarding townhouses and new regulations for mobility device rentals.

• Award franchise ordinance for Republic Services, LLC
• Zoning Text Amendments ZTA25-08 and ZTA25-07 regarding townhouses in BN and BG zones
• Resolution for 2025 Budget Amendment 2
• Wetland Waiver Request for Edwin Oaks Subdivision
• Ordinances to regulate mobility vehicle rentals and operation

The council approved the minutes of the November 24 meeting (four ayes, one abstention). It adopted Resolution 7062‑25 authorizing three public parking spaces in the Professional Court right‑of‑way (unanimous ayes). It also adopted Resolution 7063‑25 amending the FY2025 budget (unanimous ayes) and, after suspending procedural rules, adopted Ordinance 2185 granting a nonexclusive five‑year franchise to Republic Services for residential waste collection (unanimous ayes). Zoning text amendments and a wetland waiver were presented for future public hearings.

• Approved November 24 minutes (4 ayes, 1 abstain)
• Adopted Resolution 7062‑25 authorizing three public parking spaces (5 ayes)
• Adopted Resolution 7063‑25 amending FY2025 budget (5 ayes)
• Suspended rules of procedure to consider Ordinance 2185 (5 ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance 2185 granting nonexclusive franchise to Republic Services (5 ayes)

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning text amendment for public notifications. The body will also consider several contract renewals, board appointments, and construction bids for traffic signals and beach district projects.

• Public hearing for Zoning Text Amendment regarding Public Notifications
• Bid award for Traffic Signal Construction at Medical Village Blvd.
• Bid award for Traffic Signal Construction at GSHS
• Bid award to Trenchline Civil, LLC for Beach Walking District Phase 3 Project
• Loan agreement for Airport Authority design phase

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2183, amending the city zoning text. It also approved a $1.5 million loan to the Gulf Shores Airport Authority for the Terminal 1.5 design phase. In addition, the council granted a tree‑removal appeal at 1352 W Fairway Drive and approved expense vouchers totaling $5,895,458.82.

• Adopted Ordinance 2183 (zoning amendment) – vote 5‑0
• Approved Resolution 7054 – $1.5 M loan to Airport Authority – vote 5‑0
• Approved Resolution 7053 – tree‑protection appeal for 1352 W Fairway Drive – vote 5‑0
• Approved expense vouchers totaling $5,895,458.82 – vote 5‑0
• Approved minutes of Special Council Meeting Nov 10, 2025 – vote 5‑0
• Approved minutes of Regular Council Meeting Nov 10, 2025 – vote 5‑0
• Approved minutes of Special Council Meeting Nov 17, 2025 – vote 5‑0
• Approved minutes of Council Work Session Nov 17, 2025 – vote 5‑0

Beautification Board

The Gulf Shores Beautification Board will receive reports on Arbor Day tree distribution, poster contest, awards, and ongoing tree‑planting projects. Members will discuss grant awards that enable plaza construction on both sides of the Pedestrian Bridge and a greenhouse at the Center for Eco Tourism. The meeting will also include new business, a public hearing, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Arbor Day distribution of 350 hardwood trees and 100 citrus trees
• Grant awarded to allow plazas to be built on either side of the Pedestrian Bridge
• Grant received to construct a greenhouse at the Center for Eco Tourism
• Tree City application submitted and pending approval
• Planning & Zoning report: tree planting planned around Sims Park at 22"4 Avenue and 3% Street

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will approve the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes. It will review the Ocean Blue Cottages site plan (ZA25-000045). Public hearings will be held on the Bon Secour Village final subdivision plat (ZA25-000050) and on zoning text amendments for vacation rental signs (ZTA25-06), BG district uses (ZTA25-07), and BN district uses (ZTA25-08). The commission will also consider a bylaws update and officer elections.

• Approve October 21, 2025 minutes
• Review Ocean Blue Cottages site plan (ZA25-000045)
• Public hearing on Bon Secour Village final subdivision plat (ZA25-000050)
• Public hearing on Vacation Rental Signs zoning text amendment (ZTA25-06)
• Public hearing on BG zoning district uses amendment (ZTA25-07)

The Planning Commission approved the BN Zoning Text Amendment that moves townhouses and multifamily uses to Conditional Use Permit status. It also approved the BG amendment for townhouses, the Ocean Blue Cottages site plan, and the Bon Secour Village final plat, each with conditions. The Vacation Rental Signs amendment was postponed to the December 16 meeting, and new officers were elected for the next year.

• Approved Ocean Blue Cottages site plan with conditions (8-0)
• Approved Bon Secour Village final subdivision plat with conditions (8-0)
• Postponed Vacation Rental Signs zoning amendment to Dec 16 and scheduled work session (8-0)
• Approved BG district amendment allowing townhouses via CUP (8-0)
• Approved BN district amendment allowing townhouses and multifamily via CUP (8-0)
• Elected Pete Vakakes as Chairman for next year (8-0)
• Elected Frank Malone as Vice Chairman for next year (8-0)
• Approved minutes from Oct 28, 2025 (8-0)

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will meet to authorize a Memorandum of Understanding for an Airport Authority loan, award contracts for traffic signals and the Beach Walking District Phase 3, and renew contracts with consulting firms.

• Authorize MOU for Airport Authority Loan
• Award bid for Traffic Signal Construction - Medical Village Blvd.
• Award bid for Beach Walking District Phase 3 Project
• Award bid for Traffic Signal Construction - GSHS
• Approve Contract Renewals - Van Scoyoc Associates and Christie Strategy Group

The November 17, 2025 Gulf Shores City Council work session listed several agenda items, including authorizations, contract renewals, bid awards, and a tree removal permit appeal. The minutes do not record any approvals, denials, vote tallies, or other substantive decisions for these items.

City Council

The special council meeting discussed the 2026 budget but took no formal action on it. Councilmember Jason Dyken moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember Stephen E. Jones, and the motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 3:07 p.m.

• Adjourned special meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will hold a public hearing on three ordinances affecting 4199 County Rd 6: a pre‑zoning, an annexation and a zoning‑classification change. The council will also vote on resolutions to reschedule 2026 meetings, appoint board members, approve a TAP grant, authorize a construction change order, and establish a new line of credit with SouthState Bank.

• Ordinance – Approve Pre‑Zoning of Property – 4199 County Rd 6
• Ordinance – Approve Annexation – 4199 County Rd 6
• Ordinance – Approve Changing Zoning Classification – 4199 County Rd 6
• Resolution – Authorize Board Appointments & Reappointments
• Ordinance – Authorize New Line of Credit – SouthState Bank

The council approved the October 27, November 3 (organizational) and November 3 (work session) meeting minutes. Expense vouchers totaling $7,558,991.57 were approved unanimously. Ordinance No. 2179 rezoning four parcels on County Road 6 from residential to General Business was adopted unanimously. Ordinance No. 2180 annexing property at 4199 County Road 6 into the city limits was adopted unanimously.

• Approved October 27, 2025 minutes (5 ayes, 1 abstain)
• Approved November 3, 2025 organizational meeting minutes (6 ayes)
• Approved November 3, 2025 work session minutes (5 ayes, 1 abstain)
• Approved expense vouchers of $7,558,991.57 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2179 rezoning four parcels on County Rd 6 (6 ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2180 annexing 4199 County Rd 6 into city limits (6 ayes)

City Council

The council voted unanimously to enter an Executive Session to discuss potential legal controversies. The session was recessed and set to reconvene at 3:11 p.m., also by unanimous vote. The council then unanimously adjourned the meeting at 3:41 p.m. No other actions were taken.

• Enter Executive Session (6 ayes, unanimous)
• Recess Executive Session, reconvene at 3:11 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will take oaths of office for the mayor, council members, and key city personnel. Council members will elect a mayor pro tem. A resolution to reaffirm city employees will be considered. An ordinance to establish council rules of procedure will be adopted.

• Oath of office for Mayor Robert Craft and council members
• Oath of office for city personnel appointments (Police Chief, Fire & Rescue Chief, City Treasurer, City Clerk)
• Election of Mayor Pro Tempore
• Resolution to reaffirm city employees
• Ordinance to establish council rules of procedure

The Gulf Shores City Council swore in the newly elected mayor, police chief, fire chief, treasurer and clerk. Councilmembers elected Councilmember Philip Harris as Mayor Pro Tempore by a 6‑0 vote. The body adopted Resolution No. 7048‑25, reaffirming and reappointing all incumbent officers and employees, with unanimous approval. The council also adopted Ordinance No. 2178 establishing rules of procedure for meetings through 2029 by unanimous consent.

• Elected Philip Harris as Mayor Pro Tempore (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 7048‑25 reaffirming and reappointing all incumbent officers and employees (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2178 establishing council rules of procedure for 2025‑2029 (unanimous consent)

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will consider several actions at its November 3 work session. Items include accepting the FY 2026 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant, approving a new $9.8 million line of credit with SouthState Bank, and authorizing Change Order #2 for the Gulf Shores High School construction project. The council will also discuss a zoning text amendment for public notifications and a schedule change for 2026 council and COW meetings due to municipal holidays.

• Accept FY 2026 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant
• Authorize new $9.8 million line of credit with SouthState Bank
• Authorize Change Order #2 for the Gulf Shores High School construction project
• Amend Zoning Text Amendment – Public Notifications
• Authorize reschedule of 2026 COW and Council meetings due to municipal holidays

The Gulf Shores City Council met on Nov 3, 2025 for a work‑session. Agenda items included a FY 2026 Transportation Alternatives Program grant, board reappointments, a new line of credit with SouthState Bank, a zoning text amendment, and a public‑works change order. The minutes do not record any approvals, denials, or vote tallies for these items.

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will meet to review several resolutions regarding professional services and infrastructure. The body is deciding on a proposal for the RESTORE project and the acceptance of a specific street.

• Professional services proposal from Thompson Engineering for the RESTORE project
• Purchase of OpenGov CRM software
• Acceptance of Bienville Ave as a city street

The council approved the minutes from the October 13 and October 20 meetings, and unanimously approved expense vouchers totaling $952,303.57. It authorized a $51,000 professional‑services contract with Thompson Engineering for environmental permitting on the RESTORE project, and approved a $138,213.39 purchase of OpenGov customer‑relationship‑management software. The council also accepted Bienville Ave in the Retreat at Bon Secour as a public right‑of‑way.

• Approved October 13, 2025 minutes (4 ayes, 1 abstain)
• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (5 ayes)
• Approved expense vouchers $952,303.57 (unanimous)
• Authorized $51,000 Thompson Engineering services (5 ayes)
• Authorized OpenGov CRM software purchase $138,213.39 (5 ayes)
• Accepted Bienville Ave as public right‑of‑way (5 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Gulf Shores Planning Commission will review site plan applications for Alamo Circle Flex Buildings and Ocean Blue Cottages. It will hold public hearings on subdivision plats for the Village at Bright’s Creek extension, Raley Farms phases 5 and 6, and the Edwin Oaks Subdivision. The commission will also consider three zoning-related amendment requests affecting vacation rental signs and public‑hearing notice requirements. All items are listed on the October 21, 2025 agenda.

• Site Plan ZA25-000046 – approval for three office/warehouse buildings and one professional office on Alamo Circle.
• Site Plan ZA25-000045 – approval for seven cottages at 1127 West Lagoon Avenue.
• Preliminary Subdivision Plat Extension ZA25-000029 – one‑year extension for the 76‑lot Village at Bright’s Creek subdivision.
• Preliminary Subdivision Plat ZA25-000026 – approval for Phase 5 & 6 of Raley Farms, adding 50 single‑family residential lots.
• Zoning and Subdivision Regulation Amendments (ZTA25-06, ZTA25-05, SDR25-02) to modify vacation‑rental sign standards and notice requirements for public hearings.

Planning Commission

The Gulf Shores Planning Commission will approve the September 23, 2025 minutes and review site plans for the Alamo Circle Flex Buildings. Public hearings will be held for subdivision plats at The Village at Bright's Creek, Raley Farms Phases 5 & 6, and Edwin Oaks. The commission will also consider zoning text amendments for vacation rental signs and changes to notification requirements for both zoning and subdivision regulations.

• Alamo Circle Flex Buildings – site plan review (ZA25-000046)
• The Village at Bright's Creek – preliminary subdivision plat extension (ZA25-000029)
• Raley Farms Phases 5 & 6 – preliminary subdivision plat (ZA25-000026)
• Edwin Oaks Subdivision – preliminary subdivision plat (ZA25-000022)
• Vacation Rental Signs – zoning text amendment (ZTA25-06)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review an agreement for an OpenGov CRM system and the acceptance of streets at Retreat At Bon Secour West. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Shrimp Festival and a professional services proposal for the RESTORE ALDOT Capacity 4 South Project.

• Authorize Agreement for OpenGov CRM System
• Street Acceptance for Retreat At Bon Secour West on Bienville Ave
• Professional Services Proposal from Thompson Engineering for RESTORE ALDOT Capacity 4 South Project
• Shrimp Festival presentation by Greg Alexander of Coastal Alabama Business Chamber

The council met for a work session, presented a plaque to Councilman Gary M. Sinak, heard a shrimp festival presentation, reviewed an OpenGov CRM agreement, discussed a street acceptance on Bienville Ave, and considered a Thompson Engineering proposal for the ALDOT Capacity 4 South Project. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Beautification Board

The Beautification Board will review reports on Arbor Day, a poster contest, awards, and new landscaping projects. Members will discuss purchasing 250 oak trees and 100 citrus trees and planting trees in Highway 59 medians. The board will also consider a committee to review other cities’ ordinances and the appointment of a natural‑resources liaison. The next meeting is set for November 19.

• Arbor Day event planned for the Center for Eco Tourism
• Arbor Day poster contest coordination with a fifth‑grade teacher
• Purchase of 250 oak trees and 100 citrus trees for city planting
• Tree planting in Highway 59 medians
• Review of other cities’ ordinances and possible tie‑in with tree‑recognition program

City Council

The City Council will review several professional service contracts and public assembly permits. The body is also deciding on a property annexation and a taxi franchise authorization.

• Annexation request for 22138 Creek Road - Wiegert
• Taxi franchise authorization for Jersey Taxi, LLC
• Purchase of 2 portable grandstands from Century Industries
• Professional services contracts for Jade Consulting (Restore Project) and CAC Group & Cobbs Allen
• Public assembly permits for Big Beach Marathon, Sea Turtle Half Marathon, and Sunny 105.7 Walk/Run/Crawl

The council unanimously approved expense vouchers totaling $10,154,666.10. It adopted resolutions to purchase two portable grandstands for the NCAA Collegiate Beach Volleyball National Championship (up to $260,000) and to fund the 2026 entertainment series ($60,000). The council also approved assembly permits for four community events: Meeting of the Minds, Sunny 105.7 Walk/Run/Crawl, Big Beach Marathon & Half Marathon, and Sea Turtle Half Marathon & Sweetheart 5K.

• Approved expense vouchers $10,154,666.10 (unanimous)
• Approved Meeting of the Minds 2025 assembly permit (6-0)
• Approved Sunny 105.7 Walk/Run/Crawl assembly permit (6-0)
• Approved Big Beach Marathon & Half Marathon assembly permit (6-0)
• Approved Sea Turtle Half Marathon & Sweetheart 5K assembly permit (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 7036-25: purchase two portable grandstands up to $260,000 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 7037-25: authorize $60,000 for 2026 entertainment series (6-0)
• Approved September 22, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss infrastructure projects, zoning changes, and public event permits. Key items include right-of-way acquisitions for Waterway West Blvd and several property annexations.

• Waterway West Blvd. ROW Acquisition and supplemental agreement with Barge Design
• Annexation request for 22138 Creek Road
• Rezone and pre-zone/annexation requests for the Kelly Property
• Taxi franchise request from Jersey Taxi, LLC
• Public assembly permits for Big Beach Marathon and Sea Turtle Half Marathon

The October 6, 2025 work session listed several agenda items but recorded no approvals, denials, or votes. Council members discussed a water‑drainage concern raised by a local inn owner, and the school board provided community announcements. No substantive actions were taken.

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will consider a resolution to canvass the returns of the 2025 municipal runoff election. They will also receive the Certificate of Election for Council Place No. 1. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, invocation, pledge of allegiance, and roll call.

• Resolution to canvass the returns for the 2025 municipal runoff election
• Certificate of Election for Council Place No. 1

The council adopted Resolution 7035-25, officially declaring Joe Garris, Jr. the winner of the runoff for Council Place No. 1. The resolution was approved by four ayes from the members present. Afterward, the council moved to adjourn, and the motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 12:27 p.m.

• Adopted Resolution 7035-25 declaring Joe Garris, Jr. elected (4 ayes)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (4 ayes)

Planning Commission

The Gulf Shores Planning Commission will consider several agenda items, including deferring the Edwin Oaks Subdivision preliminary plat and a zoning text amendment for a tattoo parlor. Two public hearings are scheduled: one for the Village at Bright's Creek subdivision extension and another for the Oyster Point Development planned unit development. Site plans for a Professional Court office building will also be reviewed, followed by staff communications about an October date change and CAPZO training.

• Deferral: Edwin Oaks Subdivision – Preliminary Subdivision Plat (ZA25-000022)
• Deferral: Article 11-24 Tattoo Parlor and Body Piercing Studio Zoning Text Amendment (ZA25-000034)
• Public Hearing 1: The Village at Bright's Creek – Preliminary Subdivision Plat Extension (ZA25-000029)
• Public Hearing 2: Oyster Point Development – Planned Unit Development (ZA25-000038)
• Site Plans: Professional Court Office Building (ZA25-000041)

The commission approved the Oyster Point Planned Unit Development, adding nine specific conditions, with a 6-2 vote. It also approved the Professional Court Office building site plan with eight conditions, voting 8-0. Minutes from the August 26 meeting were adopted (7-0), and three items were deferred or postponed to the October 21 meeting.

• Approved August 26, 2025 minutes (7-0, one abstention)
• Deferred Edwin Oaks Preliminary Subdivision Plat to Oct 21 (8-0)
• Deferred Article 11-24 Tattoo Parlor zoning amendment indefinitely (8-0)
• Postponed Bright’s Creek subdivision extension to Oct 21 (7-0, one recusal)
• Approved Oyster Point Development PUD with conditions (6-2)
• Approved Professional Court Office building site plan with conditions (8-0)

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will consider several resolutions, ordinances, and permit applications at its September 22, 2025 meeting. Items include a budget amendment, a vape product excise tax, zoning changes for Waterway Village and Bon Secour Village, and a proposal for the ATRP Phase 2 project. The council will also review public assembly permits for local events and ABC license applications for two businesses.

• Resolution – Authorize 2025 Budget Amendment 1
• Resolution – Authorize Vape Product Excise Tax
• Ordinance – Amend Code of Ordinances – Waterway Village Overlay District Parking
• Ordinance – Amend Planned Unit Development – Bon Secour Village
• Resolution – Authorize Volkert Proposal – Phase 2 – ATRP Project

The Gulf Shores City Council approved the minutes from the September 8 and September 15 meetings, and unanimously approved expense vouchers totaling $12,265,750.76. It granted assembly permits for the 52" National Shrimp Festival, the Skippin & Sippin 5K & Fun Run, and the GSMS Dolphin Dash 5K. The council adopted Ordinance No. 2173, amending the Waterway Village Overlay District parking standards in the zoning ordinance.

• Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (6 ayes)
• Approved September 15, 2025 work session minutes (5 ayes, 1 abstain)
• Approved expense vouchers $12,265,750.76 (unanimous)
• Approved assembly permit for 52" National Shrimp Festival (5 ayes, 1 abstain)
• Approved assembly permit for Skippin & Sippin 5K & Fun Run (6 ayes)
• Approved assembly permit for GSMS Dolphin Dash 5K (6 ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2173 amending Waterway Village parking standards (5 ayes, 1 abstain)
• Suspended rules to consider Ordinance No. 2173 (unanimous ayes)

Beautification Board

The Gulf Shores Beautification Board will approve the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting and discuss unfinished business, including putting the Tree Recognition program on hold and ordering a sign for the Sensory Garden. Members will review Arbor Day items, note the decision not to enter the Arbor Day poster contest this year, and report on recent beautification awards. No new contracts or projects are proposed.

• Approve minutes of the August 20, 2025 meeting
• Tree Recognition program placed on hold
• Sign ordered for the Sensory Garden
• Decision not to participate in the Arbor Day poster contest this year
• 12 beautification awards given and proposal to revise award notecards

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss infrastructure projects, financial reports, and budget changes. The meeting includes reviews of a road widening proposal and several public assembly permits for local events.

• Volkert Task Proposal for Phase 2 of SR59 Widening ATRP II
• 2025 Budget Amendment 1
• Consumable Vapor Product Tax
• 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (Audit)
• Public assembly permits for the 52nd Annual Shrimp Festival, Skippin And Sippin 5K, and GSMS Dolphin 5K

The Gulf Shores City Council met on September 15, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall. Council members present were Joe Garris Jr., Jason Dyken, Stephen E. Jones, and Mayor Robert Craft; Councilmen Gary Sinak and Philip Harris were absent. The session reviewed agenda items including a SR‑59 widening proposal, a 2025 budget amendment, a vapor product tax, the 2024 audit, proposed 2026 court dates, a police‑fire communications MOU, and several public‑assembly permits. No votes or formal approvals were recorded; the only action noted was Councilman Philip Harris forming a Tree Ordinance Committee with Councilman Joe Garris Jr.

City Council

The City Council will discuss updating the city's noise ordinance and accepting two FAA grants for the Airport Authority. The body is also reviewing a bid for a fire department training tower and an agreement with Flock Safety.

• Ordinance to amend the Noise Ordinance
• Resolutions to accept FAA Grant 47 and FAA Grant 48 for the Airport Authority
• Bid award for the Fire Department Training Facility Tower
• Agreement authorization for Flock Safety
• Change order for Persons Services Corporation

The Gulf Shores City Council approved $1,050,123.94 in expense vouchers and authorized an assembly permit for the Alabama Coastal Cleanup. It adopted resolutions ratifying two FAA airport grants, reappointing a beautification board member, a change order for the Justice Center, and a contract for a fire department training tower that exceeds the FY2025 budget, requiring additional funding. The council also approved a one‑year agreement with Flock Safety for police camera technology. All votes were unanimous "aye" votes from the six council members and the mayor.

• Approved expense vouchers $1,050,123.94 (7-0 aye)
• Approved assembly permit for Alabama Coastal Cleanup (7-0 aye)
• Adopted Resolution 7024-25 ratifying FAA grant $30,000 (7-0 aye)
• Adopted Resolution 7025-25 ratifying FAA grant $120,000 (7-0 aye)
• Reappointed David Mayfield to Beautification Board (7-0 aye)
• Authorized Change Order No.1 to Persons Services Corp for Justice Center $184,668.34 (7-0 aye)
• Accepted McInnis Construction bid for Fire Dept Training Facility Tower $772,082 (7-0 aye)
• Approved agreement with Flock Safety for police camera system (7-0 aye)

City Council

The City Council will hold a rescheduled work session to discuss several infrastructure projects and public safety agreements. The meeting includes reviews of FAA grants for airport improvements and a proposed change to the city's noise ordinance.

• Amend Code Of Ordinances - Section 15.1-3 - Noise
• FAA Grant for Taxiway Fillets (Terminal Apron) Phase 1 Design
• FAA Grant for Airfield Perimeter Road Phase 1 Design
• Fire Department Training Facility Tower construction contract
• Service Agreement with Flock Safety for the Police Department

The Gulf Shores City Council met on September 2, 2025 and reviewed agenda items including airport grant authorizations, a fire department construction contract, a police ordinance amendment, and a beautification board reappointment. The minutes list the items and provide updates from various directors, but do not record any votes, approvals, denials, or other formal actions. Consequently, no substantive decisions were documented at this work session.

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will meet to formally canvass and certify the returns from the 2025 municipal election. This is a procedural step required by state law to finalize the election results.

• Resolution to certify the 2025 municipal election results

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 7023-25, officially canvassing the August 26, 2025 municipal election results. Robert Craft was declared mayor, councilmembers Jennifer Guthrie, Philip Harris, Jason Dyken, and Stephen E. Jones were declared elected to their respective seats, and a runoff was ordered for Councilmember Place No. 1 between Austin Boyd and Joe Garris, Jr. The council also voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting.

• Adopted Resolution No. 7023-25 (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Declared Robert Craft elected mayor
• Declared Jennifer Guthrie elected Councilmember Place No. 2
• Declared Philip Harris elected Councilmember Place No. 3
• Declared Jason Dyken elected Councilmember Place No. 4
• Declared Stephen E. Jones elected Councilmember Place No. 5
• Ordered runoff election for Councilmember Place No. 1 (Austin Boyd vs. Joe Garris, Jr.)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding subdivision plats and zoning amendments. The body will consider requests for annexation and a zoning text amendment for the Plash Island Overlay.

• ZA25-000029: The Village at Bright's Creek Preliminary Subdivision Plat Extension
• ZA25-000028: Kelly Prezone & Annexation
• ZTA25-04: Plash Island Overlay Zoning Text Amendment
• ZA25-000025: Goodwin Subdivision Preliminary Subdivision Plat

The Planning Commission approved the July 22 minutes (6‑0) and deferred the Tattoo Parlor zoning amendment (6‑0). It postponed the Bright’s Creek subdivision plat extension to the September 23 meeting (5‑0). The commission also approved the Kelly Property pre‑zone (6‑0), took no action on the Plash Island overlay amendment, and approved the Goodwin Subdivision plat (5‑0).

• Approved July 22 minutes (6-0)
• Deferred ZA25-000034 Tattoo Parlor zoning amendment (6-0)
• Postponed ZA25-000029 Bright’s Creek subdivision plat extension to Sept 23 (5-0)
• Approved ZA25-000028 Kelly Property pre‑zone (6-0)
• Took no action on ZTA25-04 Plash Island/Bon Secour River Overlay amendment
• Approved ZA25-000025 Goodwin Subdivision plat with condition (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to vote on the adoption of the Transportation Plan 2026 and an amended purchasing manual. The body will also consider resolutions to authorize surplus property for the city and Gulf Shores Utilities.

• Resolution to adopt Transportation Plan 2026
• Resolution to adopt Amended Purchasing Manual
• Resolution to authorize City of Gulf Shores Surplus - August 2025
• Resolution to authorize Gulf Shores Utilities Surplus

The Gulf Shores City Council unanimously approved $1,697,828.88 in expense vouchers. It adopted a resolution to donate a 2008 Chevrolet Express van to city schools and dispose of a 2008 Freightliner dump truck, with proceeds going to the General Fund. The council also adopted an amended purchasing manual and authorized the Utilities Board to dispose of listed surplus equipment. Finally, the FY2026 Transportation Plan was adopted, earmarking $100,000 for specified roadway improvements.

• Approved expense vouchers totaling $1,697,828.88 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 7019-25 to donate van to Gulf Shores City Schools and dispose of dump truck (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 7020-25 amending and adopting the city purchasing manual (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 7021-25 FY2026 Transportation Plan with $100,000 projected funding (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 7022-25 authorizing Utilities Board to dispose of listed surplus assets (unanimous)

Beautification Board

The Beautification Board will meet to discuss unfinished business regarding a tree recognition program and receive reports from various committees. The meeting includes updates on Arbor Day and environmental projects.

• Discussion of tree recognition program
• Arbor Day and Arbor Day Poster Contest reports
• Awards & Decorations report
• Environmental Projects/GSHS report
• Planning & Zoning/City Arborist update

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will hold a work session to discuss surplus property declarations, a zoning text amendment for Waterway Village, updates to the city purchasing manual, and the FY 2026 transportation plan. Presentations include the Gulf Coast Eco Center Summer Camp and DERQ Intelligent Transportation System.

• Declare Gulf Shores Utilities items surplus
• Amend City Purchasing Manual
• Review Waterway Village ZTA25-03 zoning text amendment
• Discuss Gulf Shores FY 2026 Transportation Plan
• Declare August 2025 surplus items

The Gulf Shores City Council met for a work session on August 18, 2025. Council members heard presentations from the Gulf Coast Eco Center Summer Camp and DERQ Intelligent Transportation System, and items such as surplus declarations, a transportation plan, a purchasing manual amendment, and a zoning text amendment were presented. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded.

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 11, 2025, to decide on zoning sign regulations, traffic control changes, and tree protection updates. They will also discuss grant applications, professional services contracts, and K9 transfers. Public input includes a triathlon permit request.

• Amend zoning ordinance to update sign regulations
• Amend traffic code to add stop sign at Meyer Park
• Amend tree protection code with new rules
• Authorize FEMA Port Security Grant application for fire boat
• Approve $X professional services contract with Neel-Schaffer, Inc. for CR 6 improvements

The council approved the July 28 and August 4 meeting minutes. It unanimously approved expense vouchers totaling $15,048,552.68. It approved the Assembly Permit for the Brett‑Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon. It adopted Ordinance No. 2170 amending the city’s sign regulations by unanimous consent.

• Approved July 28, 2025 minutes (3 ayes)
• Approved August 4, 2025 work session minutes (4 ayes)
• Approved expense vouchers $15,048,552.68 (unanimous)
• Approved Assembly Permit for Brett‑Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon (4 ayes)
• Adopted sign ordinance amendment Ordinance No. 2170 (unanimous consent)

City Council

The City Council will review a traffic analysis for Gulf Pines and a PUD amendment for Bon Secour Village. The session includes discussions on tree protection regulations and a professional services proposal for the CR6 improvement project.

• Presentation by Jacobs Engineering on Gulf Pines Traffic Analysis
• PUD Amendment for Bon Secour Village (ZA25-000021)
• Proposed amendment to Tree Protection Regulations regarding pine trees
• Professional services proposal from Neel-Schaffer, Inc. for CR6 Imp. Project
• Contract renewal with ADEM for the Alabama Coastal Area Management Plan

The Gulf Shores City Council met on August 4, 2025 for a work session. Council members and the mayor were present and heard presentations on traffic analysis, contract renewals, professional services, fire recognitions, zoning amendments, police K‑9 transfers, and a public assembly permit. A resident raised concerns about local drainage and bridge conditions, and the mayor responded about a potential grant. No votes or official approvals were documented in the minutes.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a Planned Unit Development request for Bowden and a Conditional Use Permit for Hibas Karaoke & Arcade Bar. The body will also review several ordinances and sponsorship agreements.

• PUD Request - Bowden
• CUP Request - Hibas Karaoke & Arcade Bar
• Sponsorship Agreement for NCAA National Collegiate Beach Volleyball
• Amendment to Vacation Rental Safety Inspection Ordinance
• Taxi Franchise Request for The Surfside Shuttle Taxi Service

The council approved the minutes from the July 14 and July 21 meetings and unanimously approved expense vouchers totaling $3,793,382.91. It denied the proposed Planned Unit Development for the Bowden site and denied the Conditional Use Permit for Hibas Karaoke & Arcade Bar. The council also adopted a resolution authorizing a sponsorship agreement for the 2026‑2031 NCAA National Collegiate Beach Volleyball Championship, allowing up to $190,000 per year.

• Approved July 14 meeting minutes (5 ayes)
• Approved July 21 work session minutes (4 ayes, 1 abstain)
• Approved expense vouchers $3,793,382.91 (unanimous ayes)
• Denied PUD Master Plan Overlay for Bowden site (5 ayes)
• Denied Conditional Use Permit for Hibas Karaoke & Arcade Bar (5 ayes)
• Adopted sponsorship agreement for NCAA beach volleyball, up to $190,000 annually (5 ayes)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold four public hearings to discuss zoning text amendments and subdivision regulations. The body will also consider several items for deferral regarding subdivision plats and annexation.

• ZA25-000021: Retreat at Bon Secour PUD Amendment
• ZA25-000027: Kelly Rezone
• ZTA25-03: Waterway Village Overlay Parking Zoning Text Amendment
• SDR25-01: Subdivision Regulation Amendment
• ZA25-000026: Raley Farm Subdivision Phases 5 & 6 Preliminary Plat

The Gulf Shores Planning Commission approved the June 24 meeting minutes and deferred three pending subdivision and rezoning applications to the August meeting. It then unanimously approved a Bon Secour PUD amendment, a rezoning of the Kelly property, a Waterway Village parking text amendment, and a subdivision regulation amendment. All actions were approved by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved June 24, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Deferred ZA25-000021 Raley Farm Subdivision Phases 5 & 6 Preliminary Plat to August (5-0)
• Deferred ZA25-000028 David Kelly Property Rezone to August (5-0)
• Deferred ZA25-000025 Goodwin Subdivision Preliminary Plat to August (5-0)
• Approved ZA25-000021 Retreat at Bon Secour PUD amendment with recording condition (5-0)
• Approved ZA25-000027 Kelly property rezoning to BG‑General Business District (5-0)
• Approved ZTA25-03 Waterway Village Overlay Parking Zoning Text amendment (5-0)
• Approved SDR25-01 Subdivision Regulation amendment to street standards (5-0)

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will hold a work session to discuss updates to rental safety inspection requirements and the Hangout Music Festival franchise. The body will also review a taxi franchise request and sports hosting agreements.

• Amendment to ordinance regarding Rental Safety Inspection Requirements
• Amendment to Ordinance No. 1770 to extend Hangout Music Festival Franchise
• Taxi franchise request for The Surfside Shuttle Taxi Service
• Tri-Party Agreement to host 2026 SSAC Track Championship & Field Conference Championship
• NCAA National Collegiate Beach Volleyball Partnership Agreement for 2026-2031

The Gulf Shores City Council met on July 21, 2025 for a work‑session. Council members discussed a range of items including a rental safety inspection amendment, an extension of the Hangout Music Festival franchise, a taxi franchise request, and recreation agreements. The mayor provided updates on police dosimeter units and the school superintendent discussed summer camps. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The City Council will review public assembly permit applications for two community events. The body is also considering resolutions to appoint an election official and a member to the Board of Zoning Adjustments.

• Public Assembly Permit Application for 10th Annual Bloody Mary 5K Run / Walk
• Public Assembly Permit Application for Bike MS: Tour De Beach
• Resolution to appoint an election official with compensation
• Resolution to appoint Cade to the Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Gulf Shores City Council approved the June 23 and July 7 meeting minutes and authorized payment of expense vouchers totaling $11,223,758.87. It granted assembly permits for the Bloody Mary 5K Run/Walk on Aug. 30 and the Bike MS Tour de Beach on Sep. 27‑28. The council adopted Resolution 7008‑25 to appoint an additional election officer for the Aug. 26 municipal election. It also adopted Resolution 7009‑25 appointing Spencer Cade to the Board of Zoning Adjustments.

• Approved June 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous ayes)
• Approved July 7, 2025 work session minutes (unanimous ayes)
• Approved expense vouchers totaling $11,223,758.87 (unanimous ayes)
• Approved assembly permit for 10" Annual Bloody Mary 5K Run/Walk (unanimous ayes)
• Approved assembly permit for Bike MS: Tour de Beach (unanimous ayes)
• Adopted Resolution 7008‑25 appointing additional election officer (unanimous ayes)
• Adopted Resolution 7009‑25 appointing Spencer Cade to Board of Zoning Adjustments (unanimous ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous ayes)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss zoning amendments and land use requests. The meeting includes reviews of public assembly permits for local events and a board appointment.

• Sign Ordinance Amendment ZTA25-01
• PUD Master Plan Overlay Request for Bowden FBE
• Board of Zoning Adjustments appointment for Cade
• Public Assembly Permit for 10th Annual Bloody Mary 5K Run / Walk
• Public Assembly Permit for Bike MS - Tour De Beach

The July 7, 2025 Gulf Shores City Council work session featured a discussion period, recognitions, updates from various departments, and public assembly permit applications. No votes, approvals, denials, or other formal decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a PUD amendment for the Retreat at Bon Secour and a zoning text amendment for sign definitions. Two other items, including the Edwin Oaks Preliminary Subdivision Plat, are listed for deferral.

• Public hearing: ZA25-000021 Retreat at Bon Secour PUD Amendment
• Public hearing: ZTA25-01 Sign Amendment Zoning Text Amendment
• Deferral: ZA25-000022 Edwin Oaks Preliminary Subdivision Plat
• Deferral: ZTA25-02 Articles 4, 9, and 11 Zoning Text Amendment

The commission approved the May 28 meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote (two abstentions). It deferred three zoning and subdivision applications to the July meeting, each with an 8‑0 vote. The commission also approved a sign‑amendment zoning text amendment with an 8‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes from May 28, 2025 (6-0, two abstentions)
• Deferred Edwin Oaks Preliminary Subdivision Plat (ZA25-000022) to July meeting (8-0)
• Deferred Articles 4, 9, and 11 Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA25-02) to July meeting (8-0)
• Deferred Retreat at Bon Secour PUD Amendment (ZA25-000021) to July 22 meeting (8-0)
• Approved Sign Amendment Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA25-01) (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning amendment and discuss several infrastructure contracts. The meeting includes decisions on election officials and updates to city codes concerning golf carts and speed limits.

• Public hearing to rezone 19710 36th Ave
• Awarding bids to Vulcan, Inc (traffic signs), L&K Construction (concrete repair), and American Tennis Court (Sims Park resurfacing)
• Lease agreements with ATT for a small cell tower and Tilson Infrastructure
• Ordinance amendments regarding golf carts and speed limits
• Appointment of City Clerk and officers for the 2025 Election

The council adopted Ordinance No. 2164, changing the zoning classification of a portion of the property at 19710 36" Avenue West from Residential Medium Density Single‑Family (R‑1‑4) to Neighborhood Business (BN) with a 5‑1 vote. The motion was seconded and passed, making the rezoning effective upon adoption. The council also approved expense vouchers totaling $10,473,646.62 unanimously. Additionally, the council unanimously adopted Resolution 6998‑25 appointing City Clerk Tobi Waters as election manager and absentee election manager for the August 26, 2025 municipal election.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2164 rezoning 19710 36" Ave West (5-1)
• Approved expense vouchers totaling $10,473,646.62 (unanimous 6-0)
• Approved minutes of June 9 Executive Session (unanimous 6-0)
• Approved minutes of June 9 Regular Council Meeting (unanimous 6-0)
• Approved minutes of June 16 Executive Session (unanimous 6-0)
• Approved minutes of June 16 Work Session (unanimous 6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 6998-25 appointing City Clerk as Election Manager (6-0)

City Council

The council voted unanimously to go into executive session to discuss matters of commerce or trade. The session lasted from 3:01 p.m. to 3:49 p.m. After reconvening, the council unanimously approved a motion to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (6‑0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (6‑0)

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will hold a work session to discuss various infrastructure projects, lease agreements for small cell facilities, and updates to city ordinances. The body is also reviewing appointments for election management and officers.

• Lease agreements for small cell facilities with AT&T and Tilson Infrastructure
• Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Hibas Lounge/Bar
• Bids for traffic signs (Vulcan Signs, Inc.) and street repair (L&K Construction, LLC)
• Ordinance amendments regarding golf carts in Gulf Pines and speed limits
• Award for Sims Park hard court resurfacing project

The council gave Mayor Robert Craft authority to negotiate with the Hang Out Music Festival producers and will report back before any vote is taken. No other agenda items recorded a formal vote, approval, denial, or tabling in these minutes.

• Authorized Mayor Robert Craft to negotiate with Hang Out Music Festival producers (decision recorded, no vote tally provided)

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council met in special session on June 9, 2025, and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss matters of commerce or trade. The council reconvened after about 56 minutes and adjourned without taking any formal public action. No substantive decisions were made during the open portion of the meeting.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for matters of commerce or trade (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting without further public action (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on site plans for Mediacom and GSU Water Tank North. The body will also consider annexation requests for two properties and a professional services contract for a parking study.

• Annexation requests for 6009 County Rd 6 and 5122 Skiff Lane
• Public hearings for Site Plan/CUP for GSU Water Tank North and Mediacom
• Professional services contract with Kimley-Horn for Waterway Village Parking Study
• Appropriation for Coastal Alabama Business Chamber
• Code amendment to Chapter 11 Criminal Code regarding Alarm Systems

The council approved the minutes from the May 19 and June 2 work sessions and approved expense vouchers totaling $3,370,268.99. They approved a public assembly permit for the Food Truck & Beer Festival scheduled for Nov 8‑9, 2025. They adopted Resolution No. 6990‑25, granting Gulf Shores Utilities a site‑plan/conditional‑use permit to build a 2‑million‑gallon, 140‑ft water tank on city‑owned land south of the new high school. All votes were recorded with ayes and abstentions as noted.

• Approved May 19 2025 work‑session minutes (5‑0, 1 abstain)
• Approved June 2 2025 work‑session minutes (4‑0, 2 abstain)
• Approved $3,370,268.99 expense vouchers (unanimous)
• Approved assembly permit for Food Truck & Beer Festival (5‑1)
• Approved Site Plan/Conditional Use Permit for Gulf Shores Utilities water tank (6‑0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several planning and zoning requests. The body is reviewing annexation requests and potential changes to the city's code of ordinances.

• Annexation requests for 5122 Skiff Lane and 6009 County Rd 6
• Proposed parking study by Kimley-Horn for Waterway Village Overlay
• Proposed ordinance amendments regarding false fire alarms and faulty elevators
• Tree Protection Ordinance appeal for 1449 E Fairway
• Public assembly permit application for Food Truck Festival of America

The Gulf Shores City Council met on June 2, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. with Mayor Robert Craft presiding. Councilman Stephen E. Jones reported that people have been feeding alligators near the GSU lift station and suggested signage. A citizen asked the council to revisit the noise ordinance, and the mayor said the council would look into the matter.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold three public hearings regarding a conditional use permit, a subdivision plat, and a zoning text amendment. The body will also review site plans for an auto parts store.

• ZA25-000009: Hibas Karaoke & Arcade Bar Conditional Use Permit
• ZA25-000014: Water Oaks Conservation Subdivision Preliminary Plat
• ZTA25-01: Zoning Text Amendment for Management/Leasing Company Signage
• ZA24-000067: O'Reily Auto Parts site plans

The commission approved the O'Reily Auto Parts site plan, requiring a $14,819 sidewalk fee, recording of the subdivision plat, and drainage plan updates before a building permit is issued. It denied the CUP/Site Plan for Hibas Karaoke & Arcade Bar and the Water Oaks Conservation Subdivision, both by 6‑0 votes. The sign amendment was deferred to the June 24 meeting, and the April 22 minutes were approved 5‑0 with one abstention.

• Approved April 22 minutes (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Denied Hibas Karaoke & Arcade Bar CUP/Site Plan (6-0)
• Denied Water Oaks Conservation Subdivision (6-0)
• Deferred Sign Amendment ZTA25-01 to June 24 meeting (6-0)
• Approved O'Reily Auto Parts site plan with conditions (vote not specified)

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will hold a work session and rescheduled meeting to approve expense vouchers, minutes from the May 12 meeting, and several board appointments. They will also discuss and potentially vote on an intergovernmental agreement with Baldwin County Commission.

• Vote on various board appointments (see RESO - AUTHORIZE VARIOUS BOARD APPOINTMENTS.PDF)
• Consider intergovernmental agreement with Baldwin County Commission

The council unanimously approved $3,762,120.91 in expense vouchers and adopted the minutes from the May 12 meeting. It reappointed three board members by adopting Resolution 6988‑25. It also adopted Resolution 6989‑25, authorizing a 50/50 cost‑share with Baldwin County for roadway improvements on County Road 6 (Oak Rd W). The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved expense vouchers totaling $3,762,120.91 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the May 12, 2025 regular council meeting (5‑aye)
• Adopted Resolution 6988‑25 reappointing Sted McCollough, Glen Kaiser, and Wade Bradford (5‑aye)
• Adopted Resolution 6989‑25 authorizing intergovernmental agreement for County Road 6 improvements, 50/50 cost‑share (5‑aye)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will vote on several resolutions, including awarding a bid for the E. 1st Street Improvement Project to L&K Construction, authorizing a 2026 TAP grant application, and accepting streets in Raley Farms Phase 2. They will also consider ordinances to establish electronic vote counters for municipal elections and annex Skiff Lane. The meeting includes a proclamation for Mental Health Month and a public assembly permit for LuLu's Doc's Hot Trot.

• Resolution to award bid to L&K Construction for E. 1st Street Improvement Project
• Resolution to authorize 2026 TAP Grant application
• Resolution to accept various streets in Raley Farms Phase 2
• Ordinance to establish use of electronic vote counters for municipal elections
• Ordinance on annexation request for Skiff Lane

The council approved $826,899.55 for the E 1 St improvements contract with L&K Construction and authorized a $800,000 application for a 2026 Transportation Alternatives Program grant. It also accepted streets in the Raley Farms Phase 2 subdivision, approved a public assembly permit for LuLu’s Presents Doc’s Hot Trot, and confirmed board and committee appointments. Expense vouchers totaling $10,449,547.35 were approved, and the meeting minutes were adopted.

• Approved expense vouchers totaling $10,449,547.35 (4‑0)
• Approved assembly permit for LuLu’s Presents Doc’s Hot Trot (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 6984-25: accepted L&K Construction bid $826,899.55 for E 1 St improvements (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 6985-25: authorized $800,000 TAP grant application (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 6986-25: accepted streets in Raley Farms Phase 2 subdivision (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 6987-25: appointed Andrew Hart to Parks & Recreation Board and reappointed several members (4‑0)
• Approved minutes of April 29, 2025 meeting (4‑0)
• Approved minutes of May 5, 2025 work session (4‑0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review capital projects and planning requests. Discussions include a construction bid for a TAP Grant project and several land-use applications. The body will also consider board appointments and a new electronic vote counting system.

• Award bid to L&K Construction, LLC for E 1st St TAP Grant Project
• Rezoning request for 19710 36th Ave. (Muhle)
• Annexation request for 5083 Skiff Lane (Halco)
• Site plan and conditional use permits for GSU Water Tank North and Mediacom
• Acceptance of Raley Farms Phase 2 streets for maintenance

The May 5, 2025 work session listed several agenda items but did not record any approvals, denials, or votes. Council members announced street repaving and school recognitions. A resident’s request to clear canal property was noted, and the mayor said he would look into it.

City Council

The City Council will review several professional service contracts and board appointments. The meeting includes proposals for network security and resilience, as well as infrastructure projects. Council will also consider a bid for a turf field conversion.

• Bid award to Game Day Athletics for turf field conversion
• Three agreements with C Spire for network security, monitoring, and resilience
• Proposal from Civil Southeast, LLC for the Tap Grant project
• Contract amendment for Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc. regarding the Laguna Cove Project
• Purchase of NeoGov time clocks

The Gulf Shores City Council unanimously adopted several resolutions authorizing contracts for network security, monitoring, and resiliency services with C Spire, a professional services contract with VitalExam for employee health exams, and the purchase of fifteen NeoGov time clocks. The council also reappointed members to the Beautification Board, approved expense vouchers totaling $12,389,260.70, and approved the related budget allocations. All actions were approved by a vote of aye from each council member and the mayor.

• Approved expense vouchers totaling $12,389,260.70 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Linda Bender and appointed Elizabeth Moore to the Beautification Board (unanimous)
• Authorized VitalExam contract for employee health exams up to $615 per exam, $88,000 budgeted (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of 15 NeoGov time clocks up to $52,485 (unanimous)
• Authorized C Spire network security implementation contract up to $32,657 (unanimous)
• Authorized C Spire network security monitoring and SOC service agreement up to $102,000 per year, $306,000 total (unanimous)
• Authorized C Spire network resiliency, redundancy, and monitoring service agreement up to $13,704 per year, $41,112 total (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission holds public hearings and votes on three items: a conditional use permit and site plan for Gulf Shores Utilities' Northside Water Tank, a conditional use permit for Hibas Karaoke & Arcade Bar, and the final plat for June Bug Oaks subdivision. They also approve minutes from March 25, 2025.

• Public hearing on ZA25-000007: Gulf Shores Utilities Northside Water Tank Conditional Use Permit/Site Plan
• Public hearing on ZA25-000009: Hibas Karaoke & Arcade Bar Conditional Use Permit
• Public hearing on ZA25-000012: June Bug Oaks Final Plat
• Approval of March 25, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission unanimously approved the March 25, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the conditional site plan for the Northside water tank and the final subdivision plat for June Bug Oaks, each with staff conditions. The Hibas Karaoke & Arcade Bar site plan was deferred to the May 28 meeting for further review.

• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved ZA25-000007 Gulf Shores Utilities Northside Water Tank CUP/Site Plan with conditions (5-0)
• Approved ZA25-000012 June Bug Oaks Final Minor Subdivision with $10,000 fee condition (5-0)
• Deferred ZA25-000009 Hibas Karaoke & Arcade Bar CUP/Site Plan to May 28 meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council work session will discuss and potentially authorize several contracts and professional service agreements. Key items include awarding a bid to Game Day Athletics for turf installation at the Sportsplex, amendments for the Laguna Cove project, and multiple network security agreements with C Spire. The council will also consider a board appointment and contracts for employee services.

• Award bid to Game Day Athletics for Sportsplex Turf Installation Project
• Authorize amendment to professional services agreement with Goodwyn Mills Cawood for Laguna Cove Project
• Authorize professional services proposal with Civil Southeast for E 1st St TAP Grant
• Authorize three contracts with C Spire for network security system, monitoring, and resilience
• Authorize contracts for VitalExam employee services and NeoGov time clocks

The April 21, 2025 work session included a councilman discussion, presentations from capital projects, finance, recreation, and public updates. Items such as contract authorizations and a beautification board appointment were listed but the minutes do not record any votes or approvals. Residents raised concerns about an alley road and golf‑cart usage, but no actions were documented.

Beautification Board

The Gulf Shores Beautification Board will meet on April 16, 2025, to approve minutes, continue discussion on a proposed tree recognition program, and receive committee reports on Arbor Day, landscaping, engineering, and awards. The regular meeting will be immediately followed by the annual planning session. The next regular meeting is set for August 20, 2025.

• Unfinished Business: presentation of a proposal for a tree recognition program
• Engineering update: construction along Waterway West leading to Jack Edwards Airport, first flight scheduled May 21
• Landscaping completed on East Walking District; airport terminal plantings to begin shortly
• Annual Planning Session to follow the regular meeting
• Arbor Day poster contest and awards for residential/commercial properties

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings for alcohol license applications and consider several professional service contracts. The body is also reviewing bids for drainage and beach maintenance equipment.

• Public hearings for ABC license applications from El Toro Mexican Restaurant and Embassy Suites
• Bid award to Persons Services Corporation for the Medical Village Detention Pond
• Professional services contract for Foth / Olsen Associates, Inc. for beach monitoring
• Purchase of a 2025 Barber Beach Rake
• Franchise authorization ordinance for Eastern Shore Company, Inc.

The Gulf Shores City Council unanimously approved expense vouchers totaling $5,342,725.59 and authorized two liquor‑license transfers, one for EL Toro Mexican Restaurant and another for Embassy Suites. It adopted Resolution 6963‑25 to provide up to $3,815,000 for the airport terminal project, accepted a one‑acre property donation, and approved professional‑services contracts for beach monitoring and fire‑rescue personnel physicals.

• Approved expense vouchers totaling $5,342,725.59 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of a 020‑Restaurant retail liquor license to EL Toro Mexican Restaurant (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of a 160‑Special Retail liquor license to Embassy Suites (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 6963‑25 authorizing up to $3,815,000 for airport terminal funding (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 6964‑25 accepting donation of one acre in Palmetto Woods Subdivision (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 6965‑25 authorizing a $63,000 beach‑monitoring contract with Foth/Olsen Associates (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 6966‑25 authorizing a $53,926 contract with VitaExam for fire‑rescue personnel physicals (unanimous)

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two items: a resolution authorizing a contract with Howard Technology Solutions for data backup and restoration services, and an ordinance authorizing the eighth amendment to a project development agreement with PHG WG Gulf Shores, LLC, related to the Embassy Suites project. The meeting includes only these new business items before adjournment.

• Resolution to authorize contract with Howard Technology Solutions for data backup and restoration services
• Ordinance to authorize eighth amendment to project development agreement with PHG WG Gulf Shores, LLC (Embassy Suites)

The council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 6962‑25, authorizing a three‑year contract with Howard Technology Solutions to provide assured data backup and restoration services for up to $232,749. The council also unanimously passed Ordinance No. 2157, approving the eighth amendment to the Project Development Agreement with DD Partners, LLC, which allows the $3.5 million letter of credit to expire on June 30 2025 and not be renewed if the project becomes fully operational after that date.

• Approved Resolution No. 6962‑25 authorizing $232,749 IT backup contract (5 ayes, 0 no, 1 absent)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2157 authorizing eighth amendment to Project Development Agreement (5 ayes, 0 no, 1 absent)

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will hold a work session to discuss authorizing a memorandum of understanding with the Airport Authority and amending an interfund loan agreement, accepting donated property at Palmetto Woods/Regency Road, and acting on multiple contracts, purchases, and licenses, including a police radio service agreement with Motorola Solutions.

• Authorize MOU with Airport Authority and amend interfund loan agreement
• Accept donated property at Palmetto Woods / 0 Regency Road
• ABC license applications for El Toro Mexican Restaurant and Embassy Suites
• Authorize service agreement with Motorola Solutions for police department
• Authorize 2nd amendment to Volkert program/construction management contract for Gulf Shores City Schools project

The council approved multiple authorizations, including a memorandum of understanding with the Airport Authority and an amendment to the interfund loan agreement, acceptance of a property, and several contracts and purchases for city departments. No vote counts were recorded in the minutes. All listed items were authorized as presented.

• Authorized MOU with Airport Authority and amendment to Interfund Loan Agreement
• Authorized acceptance of property
• Authorized annual beach monitoring proposal by Foth/Olsen
• Authorized contract with VitalExam for Fire Department
• Authorized franchise for Eastern Shore Co., Inc.
• Authorized surplus for April 2025
• Authorized purchase of Luminis Light Pole Fixture Heads
• Authorized service agreement with Motorola Solutions for Police Department

Planning Commission

The Gulf Shores Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezone request for the Muhle Property, two final plat resubdivisions (Lot 8, Block 9, Gulf Shores Unit 1 and Lot 1, The Oaks at 8), and review a site plan for the Fortis Office Building. Staff will also discuss a Waterway Village parking study and a zoning text amendment for the Waterway Village Overlay District.

• ZA25-000002: Muhle Property Rezone — public hearing
• ZA25-000004: Resubdivision of Lot 8, Block 9, Gulf Shores Unit 1 — final plat
• ZA25-000005: Resubdivision of Lot 1, The Oaks at 8 — final plat
• ZA25-000006: Fortis Building site plan
• Waterway Village Parking Study and Overlay District Zoning Text Amendment — staff discussion

The commission approved the minutes from the January 28 meeting unanimously. It approved the Fortis Office Building site plan, a subdivision final plat for Lot 8 Block 9, a subdivision final plat for The Oaks at 8, and a rezoning of the Muhle Property, with vote counts ranging from 5‑0 to 7‑0. Each approval included staff‑specified conditions such as fees, elevation certificates, and infrastructure requirements.

• Approved January 28 minutes, vote 6-0
• Approved Fortis Office Building site plan ZA25-000006 with $5,515 fee‑in‑lieu, vote 6-0
• Approved ZA25-000004 Resubdivision Lot 8 Block 9 final plat with elevation certificate and easement conditions, vote 5-0
• Approved ZA25-000005 Resubdivision Lot 1 The Oaks at 8 final plat with sidewalk/bike path fee and right‑of‑way conditions, vote 7-0
• Approved ZA25-000002 Muhle Property rezoning (R-1-4 to BN), vote 5-1 (Harris nay, Young abstain)

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will hold a public hearing on a special events retail license for Wharf Restaurant Group and consider several resolutions, including accepting a donation from the police association, supporting a county bicycle plan, awarding bids for laundry washers and pole barns, and authorizing contracts with Motorola, OpenGov, Dream4, and RiverTree Systems. An ordinance to renew the franchise agreement with Mediacom Southeast is also on the agenda. The council will consider public assembly permits for a Junior City Council Spring Market and the Boots In The Sand Festival.

• Public hearing for ABC special events retail license for Wharf Restaurant Group
• Resolution accepting donation from Gulf Shores Police Association
• Resolution supporting Baldwin County Bicycle & Pedestrian Connectivity Plan
• Resolutions awarding bids for Pellerin Laundry washers and Complete Construction pole barns
• Ordinance authorizing franchise renewal with Mediacom Southeast

The Gulf Shores City Council unanimously approved a $151,875 contract with Complete Construction, LLC to purchase six pole barns for the Fire Rescue Department. The council also approved expense vouchers totaling $15,558,946.05, public assembly permits for a Spring Market Event and the Sand In My Boots Music Festival, an ABC license for Wharf Restaurant Group, accepted a $12,000 donation for a police canine, and endorsed the Baldwin County Bicycle and Pedestrian Connectivity Plan. All actions were adopted with unanimous “aye” votes from the six council members and the mayor.

• Approved expense vouchers totaling $15,558,946.05 (unanimous)
• Approved Spring Market Event public assembly permit (unanimous)
• Approved Sand In My Boots Music Festival public assembly permit (unanimous)
• Approved ABC license for Wharf Restaurant Group’s Grand Opening Event (unanimous)
• Accepted $12,000 donation for a police canine (unanimous)
• Supported Baldwin County Bicycle and Pedestrian Connectivity Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $43,980 contract with Pellerin Laundry for PPE washers (unanimous)
• Approved $151,875 contract with Complete Construction for six pole barns (unanimous)

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a single item: a resolution to authorize a professional services contract with TurnerBoone. No other business is listed. The agenda includes only this resolution and supporting documents.

• Resolution 6953 to authorize a professional services contract with TurnerBoone

The Gulf Shores City Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved Resolution No. 6953-25, authorizing a professional services contract with TurnerBoone for advisement and procurement of furnishings, fixtures, and equipment for the new Gulf Shores International Airport terminal. The contract amount is not to exceed $289,184.54, funded from the originally awarded $3,000,000, with no additional funds requested.

• Approved Resolution No. 6953-25, contract with TurnerBoone for airport terminal FF&E advisement and procurement, not to exceed $289,184.54 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several service contracts and equipment purchases. Key items include franchise renewals for telecommunications and a regional bicycle and pedestrian connectivity plan.

• Franchise renewals for Mediacom Southeast, LLC and RiverTree Systems, Inc
• Bid awards for pole barns (Complete Construction, LLC) and washer/extractors (Pellerin Laundry Machinery)
• Baldwin County Bicycle & Pedestrian Connectivity Vision Plan
• Professional services contracts for OpenGov management software and Dream4
• Public assembly permit application for Sand In My Boots 2025

The Gulf Shores City Council held a work session on March 17, 2025, discussing agenda items including franchise renewals for Mediacom and RiverTree Systems, bids for pole barns and laundry equipment, a Motorola radio maintenance contract, a bicycle and pedestrian plan, a police canine donation, and a public assembly permit for Sand In My Boots 2025. No formal votes were taken during the work session; items were discussed for action at a future meeting. Mayor Robert Craft presided, and all council members were present.

• Discussed franchise renewal for Mediacom Southeast, LLC
• Discussed franchise renewal for RiverTree Systems, Inc.
• Discussed bid award for pole barns to Complete Construction, LLC
• Discussed bid award for washers/extractors to Pellerin Laundry Machinery
• Discussed contract authorization for Motorola radios maintenance
• Discussed Baldwin County Bicycle & Pedestrian Connectivity Vision Plan
• Discussed acceptance of police canine donation
• Discussed public assembly permit for Sand In My Boots 2025

Beautification Board

The Beautification Board will meet to conduct an election of officers via the nominations committee. The board will also receive reports on Arbor Day, publicity, and various city landscaping and engineering projects.

• Election of officers by the nominations committee
• Arbor Day and Arbor Day Poster Contest reports
• Reports on Awards & Decorations and Publicity
• Updates on New Projects and Environmental Projects/GSHS
• Reports from Landscape, Engineering, and Planning & Zoning/City Arborist

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to amend the Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Colonial Traditions. The council will also consider three public assembly permits for beach volleyball championships, several resolutions including creating a new Fire Inspector position, authorizing a vehicle purchase for the Laguna Cove Project, and approving professional services contracts for security and HVAC systems at Gulf Shores High School.

• Public hearing on ordinance to amend PUD for Colonial Traditions
• Resolution to authorize conditional use permit/site plan for Hymel Pier
• ABC license application for High Tide Daiquiris & Mimosas, LLC
• Resolution to create new Fire Inspector position
• Resolution to authorize vehicle purchase for Laguna Cove Project

The Gulf Shores City Council approved an ordinance amending the Colonial Traditions PUD to allow 106 single-family attached and detached units on 18.40 acres, with conditions including a traffic impact fee. The council also approved a conditional use permit for a private pier at 1276 West Lagoon Avenue, a liquor license for High Tide Daiquiris & Mimosas, and several resolutions, including contracts for the new high school's security system and HVAC commissioning. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the pier permit.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2155 amending the Colonial Traditions PUD to allow 106 single-family units on 18.40 acres, with conditions including a traffic impact fee for Oak Road West and Hwy 59 improvements.
• Approved Resolution No. 6943-25 granting a conditional use permit to Edward Hymel for a private pier and boat dock at 1276 West Lagoon Avenue (Councilman Harris abstained).
• Approved a 020 Restaurant Retail Liquor License for High Tide Daiquiris & Mimosas, LLC.
• Approved Resolution No. 6944-25 reappointing Nora Mandoki to the Personnel Board for a three-year term ending March 27, 2028.
• Approved Resolution No. 6945-25 adopting the amended Fixed Asset Manual.
• Approved Resolution No. 6946-25 amending the municipal credit card resolution, adding positions and spending limits.
• Approved Resolution No. 6947-25 authorizing a contract with Auburn University's Technical Assistance Program for employee training, not to exceed $33,000.
• Approved Resolution No. 6948-25 creating a new Fire Inspector position in the Fire Rescue Department.

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss various departmental requests, including software purchases and professional service agreements. The body is reviewing contracts for GSHS security and HVAC systems, as well as several beach volleyball championship permits.

• ABC License Application for High Tide Daiquiris & Mimosas, LLC
• Contracts for GSHS HVAC commissioning services and security system
• Public Assembly Permits for Sun Conference, AVCA, and NCAA beach volleyball championships
• Request for a new Fire Inspector position
• Purchase for Laguna Cove Natural Resource Protection Project

The Gulf Shores City Council held a work session on March 3, 2025, to discuss agenda items including an ABC license application, software purchases, contracts, and beach volleyball permits. No formal votes or decisions were made during the session; items were presented for discussion and future action. The meeting also included presentations of awards and public comments.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during work session
• Discussed ABC license application for High Tide Daiquiris & Mimosas, LLC
• Discussed awarding contracts for HVAC commissioning and security system at Gulf Shores High School
• Discussed public assembly permits for three beach volleyball championships
• Discussed purchase for Laguna Cove Natural Resource Protection Project
• Discussed new Fire Inspector position request

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will hold a public hearing on an ABC license for Gulf Shores Golf Club and discuss an amendment to Chapter 14, Article III regarding municipal trash collection. New business includes resolutions to authorize an agreement with the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office, a contract with PowerDMS, and the award of a bid for two jet skis for the fire department. The council will also consider ordinances to grant a franchise to The Dumpster Guy Baldwin, LLC, adopt Baldwin County 9-1-1 addressing and street name standards, and amend Chapter 20 of the city code on streets and sidewalks.

• Public hearing on ABC license application for Gulf Shores Golf Club
• Discussion on amending municipal trash collection rules (Chapter 14, Article III)
• Resolution to authorize agreement with Baldwin County Sheriff's Office
• Resolution to award bid for two jet skis for the fire department
• Ordinance to franchise The Dumpster Guy Baldwin, LLC for waste services

The Gulf Shores City Council approved Ordinance 2151, amending Chapter 14 on municipal garbage collection, with changes to container placement rules and new fines for violations. The council also approved several resolutions and ordinances, including a law enforcement services contract with the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office, a contract for PowerDMS software, the purchase of two jet skis, a franchise for The Dumpster Guy Baldwin, LLC, and adoption of county 9-1-1 addressing standards. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on a board reappointment.

• Approved Ordinance 2151 amending garbage collection rules (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 6940: $70,000 contract with Baldwin County Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 6941: $44,466.38 PowerDMS contract for police (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 6942: $29,094 for two Yamaha jet skis (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2152: franchise for The Dumpster Guy Baldwin, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2153: adopted Baldwin County 9-1-1 addressing standards (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2154: amended Chapter 20 addressing standards (unanimous)
• Reappointed Craig Olmstead and George Harris Jr. to Board of Zoning Adjustments (5-1, Harris abstained)

Beautification Board

The Gulf Shores Beautification Board will review committee reports including the Arbor Day event held on February 15, hear an update on tree ordinance enforcement and potential monetary penalty review from the City Council liaison, and receive a report from the Nominations Committee for upcoming officer positions. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a public hearing opportunity.

• Arbor Day event held Feb 15 at Erie Meyer Civic Center with 100 three-gallon trees and 25 fruit tree prizes for residents
• Council liaison Gary Sinak raised concerns about Tree Ordinance monetary penalties, suggesting a Council review
• Nominations Committee (Cindy Key, Zetty Bauer) to present candidates for Chairman, Co-Chairman, and Publicity for next two years
• City received Tree City USA Growth Award for 2024; recognition sent to Mayor
• Arbor Day Proclamation to be presented at Council meeting January 27; board members asked to attend

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a proposed change to municipal trash collection for the West Beach area (Chapter 14, Article III of the Code of Ordinances) and adoption of Baldwin County's 9-1-1 addressing and street name standards. The council will also consider an ABC license application for Gulf Shores Golf Club, a board reappointment, a franchise agreement for The Dumpster Guy Baldwin LLC, a bid award for two jet skis, a law enforcement agreement with the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office, and a contract for PowerDMS software. All actions are discussions or proposed; final decisions may occur at a subsequent meeting.

• Discussion of Code of Ordinances Chapter 14, Article III regarding municipal collection for West Beach trash service
• Adoption of Baldwin County 9-1-1 Addressing & Street Name Standards
• ABC license application for Gulf Shores Golf Club
• Authorize C&D franchise agreement with The Dumpster Guy Baldwin, LLC
• Award bid to Gulf Shores Power Sports for two jet skis

The council held a work session with no formal votes. Mayor Craft announced Police Chief Ed Delmore will retire when his contract ends, with Deputy Chief Dan Netemeyer becoming interim chief and Lt. Joe Taylor interim deputy chief. Items on the agenda, including a proclamation, code discussion, and contract authorizations, were listed but not acted upon.

• No formal decisions made; work session only

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including prohibiting alcohol on the beach during Spring Break 2025, annexing 4704 Geno Road, and amending the Republic Services franchise agreement. They will also consider contracts for July 4th fireworks, lifeguard services, and a sidewalk maintenance agreement. Public assembly permits for events like the Mardi Gras parade and Badger Beach Bash will be discussed.

• Resolution to prohibit alcohol on the beach during Spring Break 2025
• Ordinance to annex 4704 Geno Road (Garcia)
• Ordinance to amend Republic Services franchise agreement
• Resolution to authorize contract with Pyro Shows for July 4th fireworks display
• Resolution to approve MOUs with Valor Hospitality Partners for lifeguard services at Gulf State Park Lodge and Saltwater Pavilion

The Gulf Shores City Council approved a resolution prohibiting alcohol on beach sand areas from March 1 through April 28, 2025, during spring break. The council also approved $17,704,027.10 in expense vouchers, a $37,595 fireworks contract, and several other resolutions including lifeguard service agreements and an annexation. The Republic Services garbage ordinance was pulled from the agenda for further discussion.

• Approved $17,704,027.10 in expense vouchers (unanimous)
• Approved spring break alcohol ban on beach sand areas March 1-April 28, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved $37,595 fireworks contract with Pyro Shows, Inc. for July 4 (4-0)
• Approved MOU with ALDCNR for Gulf State Park Pier use for fireworks (4-0)
• Approved 2025 Programs & Events Division annual events calendar (4-0)
• Approved Master Signage Plan for Legendary Marine with conditions (4-0)
• Approved ALDOT sidewalk maintenance agreement for Hwy 180 (4-0)
• Approved annexation of 4704 Geno Road property (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially authorize the hosting of the 2025 NCAA National Collegiate Beach Volleyball Championship.

• Resolution to authorize hosting the 2025 NCAA National Collegiate Beach Volleyball Championship

The City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 6928-25 to host the 2025 NCAA National Collegiate Beach Volleyball Championship from May 2-4, 2025. The resolution also adds $190,000 to the budget for event costs in the next budget amendment. The meeting was procedural with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved Resolution No. 6928-25 to host the 2025 NCAA National Collegiate Beach Volleyball Championship (unanimous)
• Added $190,000 to the budget for event costs via next budget amendment

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will hold a work session to discuss and potentially authorize several items, including a proposed alcohol ban on beaches during Spring Break 2025, an amendment to the garbage and trash code along with a franchise agreement amendment with Republic Services for West Beach trash service, and a request to annex property at 4704 Geno Road. The council will also consider multiple public assembly permits for events such as the Mardi Gras parade, Badger Beach Bash, and Fourth of July fireworks, as well as maintenance agreements and professional service contracts.

• Consider alcohol beach ban for Spring Break 2025
• Amend Chapter 14 (Garbage, Trash, Junk & Weeds) and Republic Services franchise agreement for West Beach trash service
• Authorize annexation request for 4704 Geno Road (Garcia)
• Authorize ALDOT cooperative maintenance agreement for Hwy. 180 (SR-182) sidewalks
• Approve master signage plan for Legendary Marine

The Gulf Shores City Council held a work session on February 3, 2025, with no formal votes or decisions. Residents spoke against a proposed mandatory garbage service by Republic Services, and the mayor acknowledged their comments. All other agenda items were discussed but not acted upon.

Planning Commission

The Gulf Shores Planning Commission will conduct three public hearings: a site plan and conditional use permit for a Mediacom building addition, a Land Use Plan amendment (LDP24-01), and the Gulf Shores Airport Area Plan (LDP25-01). The commission will also vote on approval of minutes from December 17, 2024. Items not on the formal agenda may be heard.

• Public hearing on Mediacom Building Addition Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit (ZA24-000064)
• Public hearing on Land Use Plan Amendment (LDP24-01)
• Public hearing on Gulf Shores Airport Area Plan (LDP25-01)
• Approval of December 17, 2024 minutes

The Gulf Shores Planning Commission approved a site plan/CUP for a 973-square-foot addition to the Mediacom Building at 2320 East 2nd Street, with conditions including a fee-in-lieu payment and trash container solution. It also approved a citywide Land Use Plan amendment and adopted the Gulf Shores Airport Area Plan. All votes were 8-0 except the Mediacom approval, which was 7-1.

• Approved Mediacom Building addition site plan/CUP with conditions (7-1)
• Approved Land Use Plan amendment LDP24-01 (8-0)
• Adopted Gulf Shores Airport Area Plan LDP25-01 (8-0)
• Approved minutes from December 17, 2024 (7-0, Harris abstaining)

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will consider awarding a construction bid for the Justice Center to Persons Services Corporation, adopting new 2024 International Building Codes, and approving several contracts and grants including a pedestrian bridge agreement and ALDOT grant application.

• Award bid to Persons Services Corporation for Justice Center construction
• Adopt 2024 International Building Codes
• Authorize professional services contract with Neel-Schaffer, Inc. for pedestrian bridge CE&I
• Authorize grant application to ALDOT Rebuild Alabama Act Grant
• Declare certain property surplus

The Gulf Shores City Council unanimously approved a $20,987,223 bid from Persons Services Corporation for the construction of the Justice Center, the largest contract awarded at the meeting. The council also approved several professional service contracts, including a $2.265M pedestrian bridge inspection agreement with Neel-Schaffer, Inc., and adopted the 2024 International Building Codes with local amendments. All resolutions and the ordinance passed unanimously.

• Awarded Justice Center construction bid to Persons Services Corp, $20,987,223 (unanimous)
• Approved Neel-Schaffer, Inc. contract for pedestrian bridge CE&I, up to $2,265,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Sawgrass Consulting contract for Auburn Driveway relocation, up to $33,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized ALDOT Rebuild Alabama Act grant application for street resurfacing, $249,425 (unanimous)
• Approved Baldwin County 9-1-1 addressing services agreement, up to $10,327 annually (unanimous)
• Approved WAS Design, Inc. landscape design for temporary airport terminal, up to $22,300 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2149, the 2024 International Building Codes with amendments (unanimous)
• Approved expense vouchers totaling $8,739,494.20 (unanimous)

Beautification Board

The Beautification Board will meet to coordinate Arbor Day activities and a related proclamation. The board is also scheduled to address a member vacancy and appoint a nominations committee.

• Appointment of nominations committee and chairman
• Filling of board member vacancy for the unexpired term of John Eslick (ending 9-1-2026)
• Arbor Day proclamation and presentation to Council for January 27
• Discussion of the Growth Award

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to rezone property at 4137 County Road 6. They will also consider resolutions to authorize a revision to an ADCNR agreement for the Laguna Cove Project, contracts for uniforms and HVAC services, and professional services for police recruitment and airport program management.

• Public hearing on rezoning at 4137 County Road 6
• Revision to ADCNR agreement for Laguna Cove Project
• Contract with Cintas for Public Works uniforms
• Contract with TRANE for HVAC services
• Professional services contract with The FORCE Group for police recruitment production

The Gulf Shores City Council unanimously approved a rezoning of a .72-acre parcel at 4137 County Road 6 from residential to general business, adopted five resolutions authorizing contracts for the Laguna Cove project, uniforms, HVAC services, police recruitment, and airport management, and approved expense vouchers totaling $17,242,935.43.

• Approved rezoning of .72-acre parcel at 4137 County Road 6 to BG-General Business (unanimous)
• Approved $17,242,935.43 in expense vouchers (unanimous)
• Authorized ADCNR agreement revision for Laguna Cove Project with $2M additional funding (unanimous)
• Authorized 3-year Cintas uniform contract up to $25,000/year (unanimous)
• Authorized 3-year TRANE HVAC maintenance contract up to $65,427 (unanimous)
• Authorized police recruitment contract with The FOURCE Group up to $55,920 (unanimous)
• Authorized Vasey Aviation Group airport management contract up to $150,000 (unanimous)

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will hold a work session to discuss and potentially authorize several contracts and agreements. Items include a revised implementation agreement with ADCNR for the NRDA-funded Laguna Cove project, a contract with The Fource Group for police recruiting, a Cintas uniform contract, and a Trane HVAC maintenance contract for the Civic Center and Fire Station 1.

• Authorize revised agreement with ADCNR for Laguna Cove NRDA project
• Authorize contract with The Fource Group, LLC for police recruiting services
• Approve contract with Cintas for Public Works uniforms
• Approve contract with Trane Technologies for HVAC maintenance at Civic Center and Fire Station 1

The Gulf Shores City Council unanimously adopted the FY2025 budget, approved $6,742,848.28 in expense vouchers, reappointed Jason Dyken to the Airport Board, authorized a $69,500 contract with Volkert for Beach Walking District Phase 3, and granted a taxi franchise to Perdido Key Party Bus. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Adopted FY2025 budget (Resolution 6911-24) (6-0)
• Approved $6,742,848.28 in expense vouchers (6-0)
• Reappointed Jason Dyken to Airport Board through 2031 (6-0)
• Authorized $69,500 Volkert contract for Beach Walking District Phase 3 (6-0)
• Granted taxi franchise to Perdido Key Party Bus (Ordinance 2147) (6-0)

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council is holding a special meeting to consider three resolutions: awarding a bid to Harrison Construction Co., Inc. for a pedestrian bridge, authorizing a professional services contract with Neel-Schaffer, Inc. for construction engineering and inspection of the same bridge, and appointing a city attorney. These are the only items on the agenda.

• Resolution to award bid to Harrison Construction Co., Inc. for pedestrian bridge construction
• Resolution to authorize professional services contract with Neel-Schaffer, Inc. for CE&I on the pedestrian bridge
• Resolution for appointment of City Attorney

The City Council awarded a $24.3 million contract to Harrison Construction Company, Inc. for the pedestrian bridge construction, funded in part by a $7.935 million BUILD Grant. The council also appointed Matthew C. McDonald as City Attorney effective February 1, 2025, with a $12,500 monthly retainer. Both resolutions passed unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 6914-25 awarding pedestrian bridge construction bid to Harrison Construction Co., Inc. for $24,300,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 6915-25 appointing Matthew C. McDonald as City Attorney effective February 1, 2025, with $12,500 monthly retainer (unanimous)