Lincoln public meetings in 2023
19 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council authorized the Mayor to execute two ARPA grants for water and sewer system improvements totaling $4,112,300. The Council also approved several property annexations and zoning changes, including a conditional use permit for a gasoline station.
- Approved $1,170,000 ARPA grant for Sewer System Improvements Project (4-0)
- Approved $2,942,300 ARPA grant for Water System Improvements Project (4-0)
- Approved $172,000 contract with Goodwyn Mills and Cawood, LLC for water and sewer planning (4-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2023-25 to annex property of Matthew Pope and Daniel Duke (4-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2023-26 to annex Alan Tunnell's property on Stemley Road (4-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2023-27 zoning Lesley P. Holbrook property to General Business (4-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2023-28 zoning Travis Joe Brown property to Residential Single Family (4-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2023-30 allowing a gasoline/service station for 77 Fuel Mart, Inc. (4-0)
City Council
The City Council adopted a transportation plan required by the Rebuild Alabama Act 2019-2. The council also approved several resolutions regarding weed abatement costs, nuisance property declarations, and a request to ALDOT to lower speed limits on Alabama Highway 77.
- Adopted Resolution 2023-54 transportation plan (3-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-55 declaring municipal property surplus (3-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-56 assessing $123.32 weed abatement for 25 Jackson Lane (3-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-57 assessing $111.21 weed abatement for Lot 43 Grandview Estates (3-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-58 assessing $217.31 weed abatement for 45458 U S Highway 78 (3-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-59 declaring nuisance at 71 Fourth Avenue (3-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-60 declaring nuisance at 105 Hammer Lane (3-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-61 requesting ALDOT lower speed limit on Alabama Highway 77 (3-0)
City Council
The City Council approved the refinancing of a $1.75 million General Obligation Warrant and adopted an ordinance establishing rules for city parks and recreation areas. The Council also authorized several agreements, including a mutual aid pact with the City of Riverside and the purchase of water system infrastructure from Talladega County.
- Adopted Resolution 2023-52 to refinance $1,750,000.00 General Obligation Warrant with Metro Bank (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-53 to abate property at 485 White Oak Circle (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2023-24 regarding rules and schedules for city parks and recreation areas (5-0)
- Authorized Mayor to execute Mutual Aid Agreement with City of Riverside (5-0)
- Authorized Mayor to execute Contract Employment Agreement with Brien Gulledge (5-0)
- Authorized Mayor to execute agreement with Talladega County for purchase of rural portable water system infrastructure (5-0)
- Denied severance package for Matt Schultz equivalent to three-month salary (2-3)
- Approved minutes from July 25, 2023 and August 2, 2023 (5-0)
City Council
The City Council held a called meeting to hear an appeal regarding the dismissal of Matt Schultz. After testimony and an executive session, the Council voted to uphold the decision to terminate his employment.
- Motion to reinstate Matt Schultz in the Water Department denied (2-3)
- Motion to stand behind the decision to terminate Matt Schultz approved (3-2)
City Council
The Council approved a Project Development Agreement and financing for Lincoln Lumber and Hardware, LLC, involving a minimum $3 million investment. Other actions included awarding a rescue equipment bid, approving alcohol licenses for Pilot Travel Centers, and authorizing property abatements.
- Approved Resolution 2023-45 for Project Development Agreement with Lincoln Lumber and Hardware, LLC (3-1 abstain)
- Approved Resolution 2023-46 for Series 2023-A Limited Obligation Certificate of Indebtedness (3-1 abstain)
- Awarded $22,415.00 bid for rescue struts to Coastal Rescue Solutions (4-0)
- Approved property abatement at 25 Jackson Lane (4-0)
- Approved property abatement at Lot 43 Grandview Estates (4-0)
- Approved property abatement at 45458 Hwy 78 (4-0)
- Declared property at 263-4th Avenue a nuisance (4-0)
- Approved $49,911.16 budget amendment for Police Department Ford F-150 equipment (4-0)
City Council
The City Council adopted Resolution 2023-44 to apply for Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Grant funds. These funds are intended for the reconstruction and resurfacing of McCaig Road East.
- Approved June 27, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstain)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-44 to apply for ARC Grant funds for McCaig Road East (5-0)
City Council
The City Council adopted Ordinance 2023-23 to establish business license rates. The council also approved a street renaming and a contract with a radio station. A proposed nuisance abatement for a property at 450 Winners Circle was rejected.
- Adopted Ordinance 2023-23 establishing business license rates (3-0)
- Authorized Mayor to execute contract with 94.1 FM The River (3-0)
- Approved renaming south side of Lomar Drive to Ash Drive (3-0)
- Decided property at 450 Winners Circle did not merit a public nuisance declaration
- Approved June 13, 2023 minutes (3-0)
- Approved June 20, 2023 minutes (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council approved the annexation of a property on Sycamore Church Road. The council also adopted a resolution to charge a property owner for weed abatement services.
- Approved minutes of May 23, 2023 (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-43 assessing $259.02 for weed abatement against 826 Capital LLC at 0 Oak Ridge Lane (4-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2023-22 annexing the Quin Hameen property at 1055 Sycamore Church Road (4-0)
City Council
The City Council adopted Ordinance 2023-21 to update building and electrical codes. The Council also approved property abatement resolutions and the purchase of new cameras for the Police Department.
- Adopted Ordinance 2023-21 (2021 International Building Codes, 2015 International Residential Code, and 2020 NEC National Electric Code) (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-40 abating property at 0 Oak Ridge Lane (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-41 abating property at 256 Oak Forest Circle (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-42 declaring a nuisance at 256 Oak Forest Circle (4-0)
- Approved purchase of Falcon and Falcon Flex cameras from Insight for the Police Department (4-0)
- Approved May 9, 2023 minutes (3-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved May 16, 2023 minutes (4-0)
City Council
The City Council adopted Ordinance 2023-20, which regulates the distribution of gasoline and provides for a license tax. The council also held a work session to discuss the gym roof and the sale of non-conforming pharmaceuticals.
- Adopted Ordinance 2023-20 regulating gasoline distribution and license tax (4-0)
City Council
The City Council approved several resolutions, including the purchase of rescue tools and the declaration of surplus municipal property. The council also authorized sponsorship and performance agreements and amended the FY-2023 budget to reopen Station 2.
- Approved Resolution 2023-37 approving the MWPP Annual Report (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-38 declaring municipal property surplus (4-0)
- Awarded $51,252.50 bid for battery powered rescue tools to KLK Fire Solutions, LLC (4-0)
- Authorized Mayor to execute Sponsorship Agreement with Solutia, Inc. for #1 Pier Pavilion at Lincoln’s Landing (4-0)
- Authorized Mayor to execute Kudzu Performance Agreement (4-0)
- Approved $15,000 FY-2023 Budget amendment for appliances/furnishings to reopen Station 2 (4-0)
- Appointed Jennie Jones as Chairman Pro Tempore for May 2023 – January 2024 (4-0)
- Approved minutes of April 25, 2023 (4-0)
City Council
The City Council authorized construction engineering services for sidewalk and streetscape improvements. They also approved a proposal for data collection and planning for the city's water and sewer systems. Additionally, a public hearing was scheduled for May 23, 2023, regarding International Building Codes.
- Approved Resolution 2023-36 to set a public hearing for International Building Codes on May 23, 2023 (5-0)
- Authorized Mayor to execute Agreement for Construction Engineering Services with Goodwyn Mills and Cawood for Magnolia Street and Hood Avenue improvements (5-0)
- Approved Goodwyn Mills and Cawood proposal for Lincoln Water & Sewer Systems data collection and planning (5-0)
- Approved April 11, 2023 minutes (5-0)
- Approved April 18, 2023 minutes (4-0, 1 abstain)
City Council
The City Council approved a bid for streetscape improvements and authorized a garbage truck lease. The council also annexed property off Hackney Street and amended the FY-2023 budget for employee pay adjustments.
- Adopted Ordinance 2023-19 to annex Lesley P. Holbrook’s property off Hackney Street (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-34 awarding $876,534.12 to CB&A Construction, LLC for sidewalk and streetscape improvements (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-35 authorizing a garbage truck lease contract with Wise Environmental Solutions, Inc. (4-0)
- Approved FY-2023 budget amendment of $179,793.25 for Classification and Compensation Plan step increase rate adjustments (4-0)
- Approved March 28, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
City Council
The City Council approved a new business license code and a city classification and compensation plan. Several zoning ordinances were adopted, including the creation of a Resort Commercial district and updated standards for manufactured home parks. The Council also declared a property at 245 Oak Drive a public nuisance.
- Approved minutes of March 14, 2023 (4-1)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-33 declaring 245 Oak Drive a public nuisance (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2023-13 establishing a business license code and fees (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2023-14 adding Resort Commercial RC zoning district (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2023-15 reducing manufactured home site width to 50 feet (4-1)
- Adopted Ordinance 2023-16 reducing distance between manufactured homes to 20 feet (4-1)
- Adopted Ordinance 2023-17 amending Real Estate Signs regulations (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2023-18 establishing a city classification and compensation plan (5-0)
City Council
The City Council approved seven resolutions to fund sponsorship fees for professional fishing tournaments at Lincoln’s Landing. The Council also approved the annexation of a property on Ellis Lane and the relocation of a retail liquor license.
- Approved Resolution 2023-25 for L. M. Bass Club Trail (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-26 for Alabama Student Angler Bass Fishing Association (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-27 for Alabama B.A.S.S. Nation HS, Inc. Junior Division (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-28 for Alabama B.A.S.S. Nation HS, Inc. College (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-29 for Alabama B.A.S.S. Nation HS, Inc. High School (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-30 for Alabama Bass Trail (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-31 for Airport Marine High School Fishing Trail (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-32 to transfer surplus 2010 Dodge Dakota to Talladega County Drug and Violent Crime Task Force (4-0)
City Council
The City Council approved two zoning changes to General Business for properties on Magnolia Street. The council also authorized public funds for two fishing tournament trails and assessed nuisance abatement costs for two properties.
- Adopted Resolution 2023-20 to fund Coosa River Team Trail (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-21 to fund Fishers of Men Alabama Trail (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-22 assessing $881.37 nuisance abatement at 205 Riverbend Lane (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-23 assessing $4,151.17 nuisance abatement at Lot 17 Riverbend Lane (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-24 declaring 450 Winners Circle a public nuisance (4-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2023-10 re-zoning 530 Magnolia Street (Parcel ...003.00) to GB General Business (4-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2023-11 re-zoning 530 Magnolia Street (Parcel ...004.00) to GB General Business (4-0)
- Re-appointed Michael Tolene to the Lincoln Planning and Zoning Commission
City Council
The City Council adopted a resolution declaring a specific property a public nuisance and approved alcohol retail licenses for Alsabi LLC. The council also approved a new street light installation and requested a business license ordinance amendment for vendors.
- Approved January 24, 2023 minutes (3-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-19 declaring 38 Glidewell Avenue a public nuisance (3-0)
- Approved Retail Beer and Retail Table Wine licenses for Alsabi LLC at 5955 Speedway Blvd (3-0)
- Approved street light installation in Grandview at Hadley Court (3-0)
- Requested Revenue Officer present a business license ordinance amendment for vendor fees (3-0)
City Council
The City Council approved several nuisance abatement resolutions and a legal settlement with Carillon Oaks Lincoln, LLC. The council also authorized street light installations, a reroofing agreement for the City Center, and changed the monthly meeting time.
- Approved $251,744.85 budget amendment for Fire Station 2 repairs (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-14 declaring 205 Riverbend Lane a public nuisance (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-15 declaring Lot 17 Riverbend Lane a public nuisance (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-17 abating 180 Albert Road (3-0-1)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-18 settling dispute with Carillon Oaks Lincoln, LLC (3-1)
- Adopted Ordinance 2023-09 changing second Tuesday meeting time to 9:00 a.m. (4-0)
- Approved installation of two street lights at Whispering Oaks (4-0)
- Approved installation of seven street lights on Speedway Industrial Drive (4-0)
City Council
The City Council authorized public funds to sponsor a professional fishing tournament at Lincoln’s Landing. The Council also established new fees and charges for the Lincoln Fire and Rescue Department.
- Approved Resolution 2023-12 to appropriate public funds for Wally Marshall, Mr. Crappie Classic (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2023-08 establishing fees and charges for Lincoln Fire and Rescue Department (5-0)
- Approved minutes of December 13, 2022 (5-0)
- Entered executive session to discuss potential litigation (6-0)