Lincoln public meetings in 2024
27 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Lincoln City Council held a work session on December 17, 2024, discussing two items: Dove Tail Landing, LLC and Alabama Veterans, and a Grant Writing and Administration Agreement. The council voted to authorize the mayor to execute the grant agreement with the East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission. No other business was considered.
- Discussion held regarding Dove Tail Landing, LLC and Alabama Veterans
- Authorized Mayor to execute Grant Writing and Administration Agreement with East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission
City Council
The Lincoln City Council held public hearings on a nuisance abatement at 94 Cottage Lane and on numerous proposed zoning changes. The council then adopted ordinances rezoning several properties (e.g., Hardin properties to RE Residential Estate, Canada properties to GB General Business) and amended the zoning code to create a new RS-3 residential district and update landscape and sign regulations. Two ordinances failed: a rezoning of Equity Trust's property for the Hidden Cove Master Plan and a conditional use for a group home at 11 Sunset Circle. A conditional use for a gasoline/service station on US Hwy 78 was approved on a split vote.
- Nuisance abatement public hearing for junk car at 94 Cottage Lane; owner agreed to obtain tag within 10 days
- Ordinances 2025-10/11: Rezoned two Hardin parcels at 1244 Glade Road to RE Residential Estate (passed)
- Ordinances 2025-12/13: Rezoned two Canada parcels along McCaig Road to GB General Business (passed)
- Ordinance 2025-14 (Hidden Cove): Failed to rezone Equity Trust Company property along US Hwy 78 to RHD with Special District overlays (unanimous nays)
- Ordinance 2025-19: Created new RS-3 zoning district and amended related code sections (passed)
City Council
The City Council met to authorize an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation for lighting at the I-20 and CR-207 interchange. The body also approved a contract for radio services and a purchase for pickleball court equipment.
- Resolution 2025-14: Agreement with Alabama Department of Transportation for I-20 at CR-207 (Exit 165) interchange lighting
- Contract authorization for 94.1 FM The River
- Purchase of $4,274.54 from AER-FLO Sports for pickleball court wind screens and caps
City Council
The City Council held a work session to discuss several topics. These included a redistricting plan presented by Mike Brewer of East Alabama Regional Planning, proposed water and sewer ordinance changes, and upcoming zoning amendments. No votes were taken.
- Redistricting plan presented by Mike Brewer
- Water ordinance for short-term and long-term rentals
- Sewer ordinance for residential grinder pumps
- Discussion of upcoming zoning amendments
- Slot limit on fishing tournaments
City Council
At a called meeting on November 5, 2024, the Lincoln City Council unanimously adopted resolutions for a one-time salary increase (no amount specified), awarded a $1,211,163 contract to Vulcan Material Asphalt & Construction for resurfacing McCaig Road, and approved the purchase of a 2025 Spartan pumper fire truck for $815,525.
- Adopted Resolution 2025-12 authorizing a one-time salary increase (amount not specified)
- Awarded $1,211,163.00 bid to Vulcan Material Asphalt & Construction for resurfacing McCaig Road from Aer-Flo Sports to State Route 77
- Approved $815,525.00 purchase of a 2025 Spartan S-180 Pumper from Birmingham Freightliner, LLC
City Council
The Lincoln City Council adopted multiple ordinances, including rezoning two parcels along Stemley Road, annexing properties on Glade Road and McCaig Road, and establishing new water and wastewater rates. They also approved the FY-2025 budget, authorized the Mayor to sign a Gold City contract, and adopted four property abatements and two streetlight installations. All votes were unanimous except one abatement (Resolution 2025-10 for 665 Ragland Street) which had one nay.
- Rezoned a portion of Pope/Duke property on Stemley Road to RE Residential Estate and Tunnell property to RHD Residential High Density
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-09 establishing water and wastewater rates, policies, and procedures
- Approved the FY-2025 budget unanimously
- Authorized the Mayor to sign the Gold City contract
- Adopted four property abatements (Lot 43 Grandview Estates, 25 Jackson Lane, 105 Hammer Lane, 665 Ragland Street)
City Council
At a work session, the Lincoln City Council discussed several items including water rates and a related ordinance, street lights and road conditions behind Waffle House, the FY-2025 budget, and short-term rentals and lodging taxes. No votes were taken; the session was for discussion only.
- Discussion of water rates and ordinance
- Street lights and condition of road behind Waffle House
- FY-2025 budget review
- Short-term rentals and lodging taxes
City Council
The Lincoln City Council held a public hearing on a resolution to sponsor the Fishers of Men Alabama Tournament Trail, then adopted ordinances setting new building permit rates and equipment usage charges for nuisance abatement. The council also approved resolutions for garbage truck lease, weed abatement assessments totaling over $1,100 against four properties, and authorized a user agreement for the Pell City Animal Facility.
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-01 establishing new building permit rates
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-02 establishing equipment usage charges for nuisance abatement
- Approved Resolution 2025-01 authorizing sponsorship funds for Fishers of Men Alabama Tournament Trail
- Approved Resolution 2025-02 authorizing lease of garbage trucks with Wise Environmental Solutions, Inc.
- Assessed weed abatement costs: $135.51 (105 Hammer Lane), $734.44 (1041 Lock 4 Road), $117.66 (25 Jackson Lane), $117.66 (Lot 43 Grandview Estates)
City Council
The City Council met for a work session to discuss the FY-2025 budget and various city ordinances. The body reviewed infrastructure projects and administrative updates.
- FY-2025 Budget Report
- Permit Ordinance Update
- Equipment Usage Rate Ordinance Update
- Building erected in right-of-way at 153 Bridgeview Drive
- Relocating service lines on Rushing Springs Road
City Council
The City Council adopted ordinances to redefine modular homes and restrict certain dangerous substances. The body also approved funding for professional fishing tournament sponsorships and designated three properties as nuisances.
- Ordinance 2024-14: Updated zoning definitions and permitted uses for on-frame and off-frame modular homes
- Resolutions 2024-47, 2024-48, 2024-49: Appropriation of funds for American Bass Anglers, Inc., BassTactix Alabama, and Outboard Drag-boat Association of Alabama NPO
- Ordinance 2024-15: Installation of a stop sign at Lakeshore Drive and Rushing Springs Road
- Ordinance 2024-16: Prohibited sale and distribution of certain dangerous pain management and dietary supplements
- Resolutions 2024-50, 2024-51, 2024-52: Nuisance declarations for 94 Cottage Lane, 95 Windsong Island, and 461 - 1st Avenue
City Council
The Lincoln City Council voted to adopt an ordinance making loitering unlawful (Ordinance 2024-13), approved a $1,742,277.73 debt refinancing with Metro Bank (Resolution 2024-44), and authorized liquor licenses for Still Here Bar and Grill and Dollar General. The council also adopted a transportation plan, awarded surplus firearms bids, abated two properties, approved street lights in Lincoln Oaks Subdivision, and authorized a services agreement with EFP Broadband.
- Ordinance 2024-13 making loitering unlawful, adopted 4-1
- Resolution 2024-44 refunding $1,742,277.73 General Obligation Warrant with Metro Bank
- Liquor license (020 Restaurant Retail) for Still Here Bar and Grill at 84 Blue Eye Rd W
- Liquor licenses (050/070 off-premises) for Dollar General at 1220 Patton Chapel Rd
- Installation of twelve street lights in Lincoln Oaks Subdivision
City Council
The Lincoln City Council unanimously approved three ordinances: annexing properties owned by Matthew Pope/Daniel Duke and Alan Tunnell along Stemley Road, and declaring city property surplus for a land exchange. It also approved a $24,225.20 decrease to the 2022 WWTP improvements contract via Change Order No. 2, authorized an engineering proposal from Insite Engineering for a WWTP survey, and ordered a Tahoe through a lease program with one dissenting vote.
- Ordinance 2024-10 annexing property of Matthew Pope and Daniel Duke
- Ordinance 2024-11 annexing Alan Tunnell's property along Stemley Road
- Ordinance 2024-12 declaring city real property surplus for conveyance in exchange for equal value
- Change Order No. 2 reducing 2022 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements contract by $24,225.20
- Approval of Tahoe lease for City Council via lease program (1 nay vote)
City Council
The Lincoln City Council held a regular meeting on July 23, 2024, approving two ordinances and one resolution. The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2024-08 to rezone a property at 75128 Hwy 77 from O-1 Office & Institutional to HC Highway Commercial. They also adopted Ordinance 2024-09 to establish rules for park and recreation area usage. Additionally, Resolution 2024-41 was adopted to express intent to issue general obligation warrants for capital expenditures.
- Rezoning of 75128 Hwy 77 from O-1 to HC Highway Commercial via Ordinance 2024-08
- Adoption of Ordinance 2024-09 setting park and recreation usage rules
- Adoption of Resolution 2024-41 for general obligation warrants for capital expenditures
City Council
The City Council held a work session to review a bond issue financing presentation and a partnership with Lincoln High School. The body also entered an executive session to discuss trade or commerce negotiations. No official actions were taken following the executive session.
- Presentation by Walter Lewis with Piper Sandler on bond issue financing
- Discussion with Wesley Yoder regarding a partnership with Lincoln High School to restore the train depot
- Executive session regarding competitive negotiations for a potential business location
City Council
The Lincoln City Council approved a $5,476.00 agreement with the East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission for a redistricting plan. The council also authorized paving for several streets and expenditures to finish the firing range.
- $5,476.00 agreement with East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission for a redistricting plan
- Paving of Railroad Avenue, Pearson Circle, Jones Street, Ted Court, Ellis Lane, and Indian Acres
- $10,741.04 expenditure to finish the firing range
City Council
The Lincoln City Council approved minutes from June 11 and June 18, 2024. The council authorized new vehicle leases for the Police Department and a tram lease with Talladega Superspeedway, LLC. They also approved the purchase of an Air Burners S330 FireBox.
- Lease of two Ford Explorers ($17,900.00) and one Ford F150 Lariat ($8,445.00) for Police Department
- Tram Lease Agreement with Talladega Superspeedway, LLC
- Purchase of an Air Burners S330 FireBox for $229,923.00
City Council
The Lincoln City Council held a work session to discuss various municipal matters. Topics included the FY-2025 budget, sewer system maintenance, and potential ordinance changes.
- FY-2025 Budget forms
- Sewer system smoke machine and camera equipment
- EAC contract for redrawing voting districts
- Ordinances regarding non-pharmaceuticals and speed bumps
- Increase in athletic fees
City Council
The Lincoln City Council approved the minutes from the May 28, 2024 meeting. The council also voted to adopt resolutions regarding property abatement at 25 Jackson Lane and Lot 43 Grandview Estates.
- Adoption of Resolution 2024-39 for property abatement at 25 Jackson Lane
- Adoption of Resolution 2024-40 for property abatement at Lot 43 Grandview Estates
City Council
The Lincoln City Council approved several property tax abatements, authorized a hotel market feasibility study and a structural peer review, and purchased a new fire truck. They also approved a right-of-way purchase on Russell Road. One abatement for 368 3rd Avenue was tabled until June 25.
- Approved Resolution 2024-37 abating property at 105 Hammer Lane
- Approved Resolution 2024-38 abating property at 1041 Lock 4 Rd
- Tabled abatement for 368 3rd Avenue until June 25
- Authorized hotel market feasibility study service agreement
- Approved $381,767 purchase of 2024 Ford F550 AEV 1 X-Series fire truck
City Council
The Lincoln City Council held a work session to discuss a range of topics, including a hydraulic study and water system mapping, proposed future water projects, a hotel feasibility study, a structural peer review fee proposal, police department off-duty employment and car leases, limb disposal, an ambulance purchase, a non-pharmaceuticals ordinance, a test well update, two bond issues for water and GOW, a new lift station location, and the lagoon system at the wastewater treatment plant. No formal decisions were made; the session was for discussion only.
- Review of hydraulic study and water system mapping
- Proposed future water projects
- Hotel feasibility study
- Police department off-duty employment and lease of automobiles
- Two bond issues for water and GOW
City Council
The Lincoln City Council held a public hearing and voted unanimously to re-zone the Dovetail Landing, LLC property at 11534 Stemley Road from M-2 Heavy Manufacturing to RE Residential Estate with a Special District overlay. The council also approved several resolutions and licenses, including assuming authority over Wood Lane and approving alcohol sales for a local business.
- Re-zoning of 11534 Stemley Road from M-2 to RE Residential Estate with Special District overlay (Ordinance 2024-07)
- Resolution 2024-35 approving MWPP annual report
- Resolution 2024-36 assuming city authority over Wood Lane
- Approval of retail beer and table wine licenses for Lincoln Marathon at 75837 AL Highway 77
- Approval of building permits for off-frame modular homes
City Council
The Lincoln City Council met in regular session and voted on several items, including adopting ordinances for residential garbage collection and a city employee classification and compensation plan. The council also approved the FY-2024 budget, a sewer line expansion on Wood Lane, and authorized the disposal of abandoned firearms.
- Adopted Ordinance 2024-05 regulating residential garbage collection and disposal
- Adopted Ordinance 2024-06 establishing a city classification and compensation plan
- Approved sewer line expansion on Wood Lane for $13,125.19 with $6,500.00 developer contribution
- Approved FY-2024 Budget
- Authorized disposal of abandoned firearms via Resolution 2024-34
City Council
The Lincoln City Council held a work session to discuss several operational topics, including business licensing issues, a road redirection and new traffic signal, and an update on a property. They also reviewed a memorandum of understanding with a company, right-of-way matters, bond issues, and the FY-2024 budget. No formal votes were taken; this was a discussion-only session.
- Licensing issues with several businesses
- Redirection of McCaig Road to Highway 77 and new traffic signal
- MOU with E&M Georgia Ventures, LLC
- Bond issues for Water & Sewer and Roads & Building
- FY-2024 Budget and sanitation ordinance
City Council
The Lincoln City Council approved several contracts and expenditures, including a garbage truck lease with Wise Environmental Solutions, power installation at Randolph Park, lighting upgrades at Lincoln Sports Complex, an architect agreement for Moseley Park Restrooms, and an environmental assessment on Dovie Circle. All items passed with unanimous or near-unanimous votes.
- Resolution 2024-33: lease of garbage trucks with Wise Environmental Solutions, Inc.
- Power installation to Randolph Park stage by Johnny's Electric, Inc. for $9,042.50
- Replace 64 lamps/ballasts at Lincoln Sports Complex ball fields for $33,197.00
- Architect agreement with Cal Wren Munroe, Jr., Architect, LLC for Moseley Park Restrooms
- Phase I Environmental Site Assessment on Dovie Circle property for $2,800.00
City Council
The Lincoln City Council held its regular meeting, approving minutes, a property tax abatement, and several contracts. Actions included authorizing a scope of work with Honda, a sponsorship with Bama Sheds, and a services proposal for Veterans Park Phase I. The council also approved spending up to $250,000 for a new bathroom at Moseley Park.
- Adopted Resolution 2024-32 abating property at 450 Michaels Cove
- Authorized mayor to execute Scope of Work with Honda Development & Manufacturing of America
- Authorized mayor to execute Sponsorship Agreement with Bama Sheds
- Authorized Proposal for Services with Gonzalez – Strength & Associates, Inc. for Stemley Park – Phase I (Veterans Park Phase I)
- Approved expenditures up to $250,000 for bathroom at Moseley Park
City Council
The Lincoln City Council met for a work session to discuss multiple topics, including a possible sanitation rate increase, water and sewer extensions for the Tunnell property and Embery Bend, a right-of-way on Russell Road, and a $7,500 grant match for the Spirit of Blue Foundation. They also discussed paving, a bond issue, budget meetings, and a litter clean-up day. No formal votes were taken at this work session.
- Sanitation rates – possible increase
- Water and sewer extension for Tunnell property
- Spirit of Blue Foundation grant – 50/50 match ($7,500.00)
- Russell Road right-of-way
- Embery Bend water expansion
City Council
The City Council approved several infrastructure projects and business licenses. The body also updated the city's personnel policy regarding the employment of relatives.
- Awarded $186,140 bid to Hand Service Company, Inc. for test wells project
- Approved $29,965 for Coosa Valley Electric to install lights at Moseley Park Pickle Ball Courts
- Approved Restaurant Retail Liquor license for Taste Bar and Grille at 101 Magnolia Street South
- Declared a nuisance on the property at 190 Oak Forest
- Updated personnel policy Section 6 regarding relatives in local government service