Muscle Shoals, AL

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The City Council will review several construction bids and rezoning requests. The meeting includes discussions regarding fire department equipment and storm drainage repairs.

• $482,000.00 bid for Police Department Training Facility to Brindley Construction
• $334,195.00 bid for Police and Fire Department parking lot resurfacing to Rogers Group, Inc.
• Rezoning request for DHL LLC at Ford Avenue and Ford Street
• Rezoning request for Jody Thompson at 510 Pilgrim Ave
• Valve replacement at Buena Vista Retention Pond

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The Muscle Shoals City Council will hold its regular meeting, including setting public hearings for two rezoning requests and considering second readings of ordinances on short-term rental fees and parking restrictions. The council will also vote on resolutions to dispose of obsolete pumps and approve the FY2027 Transportation Plan. A work session precedes the meeting to discuss a tax abatement, Flock cameras, a market rate adjustment, and a Sportsplex strategic plan.

• Set public hearing for Sept 8, 2026 on DHL LLC rezoning from R-2 to R-3 at Ford Avenue and Ford Street
• Set public hearing for Sept 8, 2026 on Jody Thompson rezoning from R-3 to B-2 at 510 Pilgrim Ave
• Second reading of ordinance adopting Short-Term Residential Rental Fee Schedule
• Second reading of ordinance adopting parking restrictions within the city
• Resolution approving FY2027 Transportation Plan under Rebuild Alabama Act

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The Muscle Shoals City Council will meet on August 3, 2026, to approve minutes, hear mayoral comments, and vote on several resolutions and ordinances. Key decisions include renaming streets, selling surplus property, and adopting a short-term rental fee schedule. A work session will feature updates on Highland Avenue Park and a funding request from Attention Homes.

• Consider renaming Pumping Station Road to Pump Station Drive
• Consider renaming North Michigan Street and South Michigan Street to North Pat Street and South Pat Street
• Authorize sale of surplus city property to Wired Properties LLC
• Adopt Short-Term Residential Rental Fee Schedule per Ordinance No. 1585-25
• Hear Public Works report on Rebuild AL Transportation Plan allocation for 2027

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The City Council will consider an ordinance to declare surplus property and authorize its sale to Wired Properties LLC. The body will also discuss public safety overtime policies and equipment for a new fire department ladder truck.

• Ordinance to declare surplus property and authorize sale to Wired Properties LLC
• Resolution to dispose of a surplus Fire Department 1990 12-Foot Boat
• Discussion of donating a 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe from the Police Department to the Colbert County Animal Shelter
• Discussion of Public Safety Overtime Policy and FLSA Section 7(k) Overtime Threshold
• Discussion of equipment for the new Fire Department Ladder Truck

The City Council approved a resolution to declare a surplus 1990 Fire Department boat and authorize its disposal. The council also held the first reading of an ordinance to declare 0.45 acres of City-owned property surplus and authorize its sale to Wired Properties, LLC, but took no final action. No other substantive decisions were made during the regular meeting.

• Approved resolution to dispose of surplus 1990 Fire Department boat (unanimous)
• Held first reading of ordinance to sell 0.45 acres to Wired Properties, LLC (no final action)

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At this meeting, the council will hear Chief Hyde's proposed revisions to the Fire Department Pay Proposal and vote on resolutions appointing members to the Utilities and Board of Education boards. Other business includes authorizing the purchase of a dump trailer and a boom lift for Parks and Recreation using reserve funds, and approving a reimbursement for the Avalon Avenue Block Party. The council will also consider a resolution to fund the Civil Service Board and will enter executive session.

• Revisions to the Fire Department Pay Proposal presented by Chief Hyde
• Appointments to the Muscle Shoals Utilities Board and Board of Education
• Purchase of a 14LP Big Tex 7'x14' dump trailer for Parks and Recreation using General Fund Reserve
• Purchase of a 2022 JLG T350 30-foot towable electric boom lift for Parks and Recreation using General Fund Reserve via Sourcewell
• Opioid settlement funding request from Cramer CAC discussed during work session

The Muscle Shoals City Council approved a revised Fire Department pay proposal correcting a calculation error, authorized purchases of a dump trailer and boom lift for Parks & Recreation, funded the Civil Service Board, and appointed members to the Utilities Board and Board of Education. The Council also voted to seek bids for repaving Fire and Police Department parking lots and held an executive session on pending litigation.

• Approved seeking bids for Fire and Police Department parking lot repaving (voice vote)
• Appointed Waylon Hugley to Muscle Shoals Utilities Board (4-0, Linley recused)
• Appointed Caitlin Burns to Muscle Shoals Board of Education (5-0)
• Approved revised Fire Department pay proposal (unanimous)
• Authorized $9,700 purchase of Big Tex dump trailer for Parks & Recreation (unanimous)
• Authorized $30,123.84 purchase of JLG boom lift for Parks & Recreation (unanimous)
• Authorized $16,400 funding for Civil Service Board (unanimous)
• Held executive session on pending litigation (unanimous)

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The Muscle Shoals City Council will hold a public hearing on an application to transfer a liquor and tobacco license to Zen Spirits Inc. d/b/a Shoals Liquor 2 at 818 2nd Street. The council will also consider resolutions to declare police assets as surplus, donate a surplus 2013 Chevrolet Suburban to Spring Valley Volunteer Fire Department, and authorize the purchase of a Global V6 Air Street Sweeper and safety lighting. Additionally, there will be a presentation on parks and recreation equipment and future plans for Gattman Park.

• Public hearing on transfer of ABC Lounge Retail Liquor License (Class II) and tobacco license to Zen Spirits Inc./Shoals Liquor 2 at 818 2nd Street
• Resolution declaring certain Police Department assets as surplus and authorizing disposal
• Resolution authorizing donation of surplus 2013 Chevrolet Suburban to Spring Valley Volunteer Fire Department
• Resolution authorizing purchase of a Global V6 Air Street Sweeper and safety lighting
• Presentation by Dawn Woodall on purchase of Parks and Recreation equipment and future plans for Gattman Park

The Muscle Shoals City Council approved the transfer of an ABC liquor license to Zen Spirits, Inc. d/b/a Shoals Liquor 2, declared police assets surplus, donated a surplus 2013 Chevrolet Suburban to Spring Valley Volunteer Fire Department, and authorized the purchase of a demo Global V6 street sweeper for approximately $370,000. All votes were unanimous. The meeting also included reports on parks, recreation, and a Sportsplex proposal, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved ABC license transfer to Zen Spirits, Inc. d/b/a Shoals Liquor 2 (unanimous)
• Declared certain Police Department assets surplus and authorized disposal (unanimous)
• Donated surplus 2013 Chevrolet Suburban to Spring Valley Volunteer Fire Department (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of demo Global V6 street sweeper via Sourcewell for ~$370,000 (unanimous)

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The Muscle Shoals City Council will meet to vote on a paving contract and a property transfer to the Board of Education. The council will also hear a report regarding opioid settlement funding and a request for police software integration.

• Resolution to award 2026 Sidewalk Paving to Rogers Group, Inc. for $521,000.00
• Ordinance to transfer City-owned property to the Muscle Shoals Board of Education
• Appointment of Steve Bradford to the Civil Service Board through June 2029
• Chief Hyde's discussion on software integration with the 911 Center
• Cramer CAC report and request for opioid settlement funding

The City Council awarded the 2026 Street Paving Project to Rogers Group, Inc. for $521,000, the lowest bid, and approved transferring surplus city-owned property to the Muscle Shoals Board of Education. The council also appointed Steven Bradford to the Civil Service Board. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution 3457-26 awarding $521,000 street paving contract to Rogers Group, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1589-26 transferring city-owned property to Muscle Shoals Board of Education (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 3458-26 appointing Steven Bradford to Civil Service Board (unanimous)

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The Muscle Shoals City Council will discuss and vote on several items including emergency funding for police department radio system upgrades, tax abatement agreements with Caravels, LLC and Robbins, LLC, and public hearings for alcohol licenses at 4G Store 2 and Shoals Liquor 2. The council will also consider mid-year budget adjustments, approval of a new parks program coordinator position, and a bid award for lawn maintenance services. A proclamation declaring June 14, 2026 as 'Race Amity Day' is scheduled for presentation.

• Emergency funding request for police radio system and antenna upgrades (Chief Clint Reck)
• Tax abatement agreement with Robbins, LLC for manufacturing equipment at 3415 Thompson Street
• Public hearing for Retail Beer (Off-Premises) license at 4G Store 2 (2526 Avalon Avenue)
• Public hearing for transfer of liquor license to Zen Spirits, Inc. d/b/a Shoals Liquor 2 (818 2nd Street)
• Consideration of after-hours inspection fee (Building Official Jason Jones)

The Muscle Shoals City Council approved several items, including a $45,297.90 Lexipol police policy manual and up to $25,000 in emergency funding for radio repeater and antenna repairs. The council also approved two 10-year tax abatement agreements for Caravals LLC and Robins LLC, a lawn maintenance contract, and a new Parks and Recreation program coordinator position. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved after-hours inspection fee schedule ($100 inspection, $10 issuance) (unanimous)
• Approved Lexipol police policy manual ($45,297.90) and emergency radio repairs up to $25,000 (unanimous)
• Approved mid-year budget adjustments totaling ~$64,000 (unanimous)
• Approved new Program Coordinator position in Parks and Recreation and Brooks Canup for Leadership Shoals Class 37 (unanimous)
• Authorized public notice posting for 4G Store 2 alcohol license (3-0)
• Approved 10-year tax abatement for Caravals LLC ($32M project) (unanimous)
• Awarded lawn maintenance contract to Coldwater Landscapes (unanimous)
• Approved resolution removing USDA loan earmark for Colbert County Animal Shelter (unanimous)

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The Muscle Shoals City Council will consider resolutions to purchase golf course equipment for Cypress Lakes totaling $186,995.96 and authorize a Joint Use Agreement for the Airport Sports Complex. The body will also discuss a proposed land purchase for the sports complex.

• Resolution to purchase golf equipment for Cypress Lakes totaling $186,995.96
• Resolution authorizing a Joint Use Agreement for the Airport Sports Complex
• Resolution approving intent to enter a Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement for the sports complex
• Consideration of a grievance investigation against the Mayor
• Approval of Parks and Recreation Program Coordinator position

The City Council voted 4-1 to override Mayor Hudson's attempted veto of Resolution 3442-26, which authorized the purchase of 57 acres of land, reaffirming the resolution as in full force and effect. The council also unanimously approved resolutions to hire an outside investigator for a grievance against the mayor, purchase golf course maintenance equipment totaling about $187,000, enter a joint use agreement with the school board for the Airport Sports Complex, and approve intent to sell 6.47 acres to Alabama Global Holdings, LLC. Public comments included opposition and support for the sports complex project.

• Overrode mayor's veto of Resolution 3442-26, reaffirming 57-acre land purchase (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 3445-26 to engage outside investigator for grievance against mayor (unanimous)
• Approved $65,872.56 purchase of Toro Greensmaster TriFlex 3400 (unanimous)
• Approved $11,574.42 purchase of Toro Pro Force Debris Blower (unanimous)
• Approved $27,865.00 purchase of Salsco HP 11-III Gas Roller (unanimous)
• Approved $81,688.98 purchase of Toro Groundsmaster 4300 (unanimous)
• Approved joint use agreement with Muscle Shoals Board of Education for Airport Sports Complex (unanimous)
• Approved intent to sell 6.47 acres to Alabama Global Holdings, LLC (unanimous)

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The Muscle Shoals City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 20, 2026, with a work session at 5:00 PM for board appointment interviews. The main meeting includes several resolutions: purchasing approximately 2.16 acres of land, entering into agreements for website and financial software, buying a mini excavator and a leaf truck, and amending the School Resource Officer agreement. The council will also set a public hearing for an alcohol license and consider entering executive session to discuss real property purchase price.

• Resolution to purchase approximately 2.16 acres of land
• Agreement with CivicPlus, LLC for municipal website and digital services
• Agreement with Vertosoft, LLC for OpenGov financial, budgeting, and permitting software
• Purchase of one mini excavator and one leaf truck for Public Works, funded from General Fund reserves
• Set public hearing for May 18, 2026, for Retail Beer (Off-Premises Only) license for 4G Store 2 at 2526 Avalon Avenue

The Muscle Shoals City Council approved the purchase of approximately 57 acres on Fairgrounds Road from KRW Properties, LLC for $2,700,000, funded from General Fund Reserves. The council also approved a $175,000 purchase of 2.16 acres from Christ the King Lutheran Church, appointed Sonya Martin Allman to the Board of Education (3-2), and approved a $1.15M multi-year software agreement with Vertosoft/OpenGov (4-1). Several equipment purchases and a website services agreement were also approved unanimously.

• Approved $2.7M purchase of 57 acres on Fairgrounds Road from KRW Properties (unanimous)
• Approved $175,000 purchase of 2.16 acres from Christ the King Lutheran Church (unanimous)
• Appointed Sonya Martin Allman to Board of Education, 3-2 over Thomas Wesley Dixon
• Appointed John Conn to North Alabama Gas District Board (unanimous)
• Approved $1,150,873 OpenGov software agreement with Vertosoft (4-1, Hall opposed)
• Approved $95,427.94 John Deere mini excavator purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $284,851 leaf truck purchase (unanimous)
• Approved CivicPlus website services agreement (unanimous)

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The Muscle Shoals City Council will decide on several key proposals, including a new CivicPlus website platform, equipment purchases for Public Works, and a Class A burn building for the Fire Department. Residents will also vote on a liquor license application for 4G Liquor 2 and consider updates to zoning and housing standards. Additionally, the Council will address annexation, employee pay proposals, and funding allocations for the Board of Education.

• Vote on CivicPlus website platform for city services ($150,000 proposed)
• Consider $1.2M in Public Works equipment purchases (mini excavator, garbage truck, leaf truck, street sweeper)
• Public hearing on liquor license for 4G Liquor 2 at 2526 Avalon Avenue, Suite 2
• Ordinance update to Chapter 122 (Zoning) for housing definitions and residential standards
• Resolution to annex property at 4310 Highway 43 South (Covenant Drive Storage, LLC)

The City Council unanimously approved a comprehensive zoning ordinance update (Ordinance 1587-26) covering housing definitions, residential standards, nonresidential uses, auto repair storage, and communication towers. It also approved fire and police pay proposals (Resolution 3435-26), a $831,850 sole-source burn building purchase, a $345,288 garbage truck and GPS/camera purchase, and several other resolutions including a liquor license and annexation. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved zoning amendments (Ordinance 1587-26) unanimously
• Approved fire and police pay proposals (Resolution 3435-26) unanimously
• Approved $831,850 burn building purchase from Forge Fire & Company (Resolution 3433-26) unanimously
• Approved $345,288.29 for garbage truck and GPS/camera system from reserves (Resolution 3434-26) unanimously
• Approved liquor license for ABJ26 INC d/b/a 4G Liquor 2 unanimously
• Approved annexation of 4.41 acres for Covenant Drive Storage (Ordinance 1588-26) unanimously
• Approved street vacation in Highland Park Subdivision (Resolution 3429-26) unanimously
• Approved sales tax appropriation for BOE warrants up to $60M (Resolution 3430-26) unanimously

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The Muscle Shoals City Council is holding its regular meeting with a public hearing and votes on several items, including annexing 4.41 acres at 4310 Highway 43 S into city limits. The council will also consider resolutions on vacating streets in Highland Park Subdivision, appointing a city attorney, and complying with ADECA grant requirements for the Airport Sportsplex Walking Trail. A work session precedes the meeting with updates on the Airport Ballfields project, Steenson Hollow Marina, and the Cypress Lakes Pool.

• Ordinance to annex 4.41 acres at 4310 Highway 43 S, owned by Covenant Drive Storage, LLC
• Resolution to vacate streets and alleys in Highland Park Subdivision Plat 14
• Resolution authorizing compliance with ADECA Recreational Trails Program for Airport Sportsplex Walking Trail
• Resolution appointing a member to Colbert County Convention and Tourism Board (term ends Oct 2026)
• Work session: discussion of Airport Ballfields project, including ADECA grant update and lease with Muscle Shoals City Schools

The City Council unanimously appointed Mark S. Boardman as City Attorney, approved the vacation of streets and alleys in Highland Park Subdivision Plat 14, and appointed April Barton to the Colbert County Convention and Tourism Board. A resolution honoring the Muscle Shoals High School Band's 60th anniversary was also approved. The annexation ordinance for 4310 Highway 43 South had a first reading only, and the ADECA RTP resolution was tabled.

• Appointed Mark S. Boardman as City Attorney (5-0)
• Approved vacation of streets and alleys in Highland Park Subdivision Plat 14 (5-0)
• Appointed April Barton to Colbert County Convention and Tourism Board (5-0)
• Approved resolution honoring Muscle Shoals High School Band 60th anniversary (5-0)
• Tabled ADECA RTP (Airport Sportsplex Walking Trail) resolution
• First reading only for annexation ordinance at 4310 Highway 43 South; no action taken

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The Muscle Shoals City Council will meet on March 2, 2026, to discuss and potentially act on a petition to vacate streets in the Commercial Heights Subdivision and a liquor license application for 4G Liquor 2 at 2526 Avalon Avenue. The council will also consider declaring surplus property for conveyance to the Board of Education and hold a work session with updates on school capital planning, a pool project, and a proposed solar farm.

• Consideration of Petition for Vacation of Streets and Alleys in Commercial Heights Subdivision
• Set Public Hearing – Liquor License Application for 4G Liquor 2 at 2526 Avalon Avenue, Suite 2
• Resolution declaring surplus property and conveying it to the Board of Education
• Work session: School Capital Planning Update by Dr. Chad Holden
• Work session: Cypress Lakes Pool update and amphitheater rentals recommendation

The Muscle Shoals City Council approved a resolution declaring certain subdivision lots surplus and conveying them to the Muscle Shoals Board of Education for $10. The council also set public hearings for April 6, 2026, on a street vacation petition and a liquor license application, and approved a contract for Cypress Lakes Pool repairs. A work session included a school construction plan presentation and a pool update, but no action was taken.

• Approved minutes of February 16, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for April 6, 2026 on Commercial Heights Subdivision street vacation petition (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for April 6, 2026 on 4G Liquor 2 liquor license application (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 3424-26 declaring surplus property and conveying it to Muscle Shoals Board of Education (unanimous)
• Approved contract for Cypress Lakes Pool repairs (unanimous)

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The Muscle Shoals City Council will meet on February 16, 2026, to consider several financial decisions, including a $111,757 contract for municipal pool renovations and a $22,100 proposal for architectural services related to the Ring of Honor project. The council will also discuss terminating contracts with two firms involved in the proposed Sports Complex project and address a formal grievance against the Mayor.

• $12,000 unbudgeted expenditure to Tree Professional, Inc. for tree removal and stump grinding at Brown Street Retention Pond
• Consideration of $22,100 proposal from CREATE Architects, Inc. for design services for the Muscle Shoals Ring of Honor project
• Consideration of a Construction Agreement with Pierce and Allred Construction, Inc. for municipal pool renovations, not to exceed $111,757.00
• Consideration of Resolution terminating discussions and services with Sports Facilities Management, LLC and Strategic Construction Solutions, LLC regarding the proposed Muscle Shoals Sports Complex project
• Consideration of Resolution authorizing the Council President to select an independent investigator for a formal grievance against the Mayor

The council unanimously approved resolutions to pause (not terminate) contracts with Sports Facilities Management and Strategic Construction Solutions for the Sportsplex project, and approved a $22,100 architectural design contract for the Ring of Honor project. They also approved a $12,000 tree removal expenditure, declared surplus property, authorized vehicle sales and transfers, and tabled a $111,757 pool renovation contract. An outside investigator will be hired to review a grievance against the mayor.

• Approved $12,000 tree removal at Brown Street Retention Pond (5-0)
• Amended Sportsplex resolutions from 'terminate' to 'pause' and approved (5-0)
• Approved $22,100 CREATE Architects design for Ring of Honor (5-0)
• Declared two fuel pumps surplus and authorized disposal (5-0)
• Tabled $111,757 pool renovation contract with Pierce and Allred (5-0)
• Authorized surplus vehicle sale via TAC Auction (5-0)
• Transferred 1995 GMC Topkick to Storm Drainage Dept (5-0)
• Authorized outside investigator for grievance against mayor (5-0)

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The City Council held a special hearing on Mayor Billy Hudson's proposed termination of City Clerk Brittney Walker. After hearing evidence and testimony from both parties, the council voted 4-1 to deny the termination, with only Council Member Hall voting to affirm. The meeting adjourned at 11:50 p.m.

• Denied termination of City Clerk Brittney Walker (4-1)
• Voted to enter executive session to deliberate (unanimous)

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The Muscle Shoals City Council will vote on several resolutions, including awarding a bid for the Nathan Estates Retention Pond to Affordable Tree Services and rejecting a bid from Pierce & Allred Construction Inc. The council will also consider appointments, a pipe repair agreement, a signatory change, and donating surplus fire equipment. A work session precedes the meeting to discuss Civil Service Board interviews, marina upgrades, fire department updates, and hemp license policy.

• Resolution awarding Bid 001-26 for Nathan Estates Retention Pond to Affordable Tree Services
• Resolution rejecting Pierce & Allred Construction Inc. bid for Bid 002-26
• Resolution for John R pipe repair and construction agreement
• Resolution donating surplus Fire Department equipment to Mid Lauderdale Volunteer Fire of Florence and Colbert EMA
• Resolution appointing member to Civil Service Board

The Muscle Shoals City Council approved several resolutions, including appointing Brian Barton to the Civil Service Board, awarding a bid for the Nathan Estates Retention Pond to Affordable Tree Service for $106,873.82, and rejecting a bid to negotiate with Pierce & Allred Construction. All votes were unanimous. The work session included discussions on an EMT training program and hemp licensing, but no action was taken on those items.

• Appointed Brian Barton to Civil Service Board (term expiring June 2028)
• Approved repair of 60-inch stormwater drainage pipe on John R. Street
• Designated authorized signatories for city accounts
• Awarded Bid 001-26 (Nathan Estates Retention Pond) to Affordable Tree Service for $106,873.82
• Rejected Bid 002-26 and authorized negotiation with Pierce & Allred Construction
• Donated surplus Fire Department equipment

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The Muscle Shoals City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 20, 2026, with several action items. The council will vote on approving a Cell Phone Use While Driving Policy and a Seat Belt Policy, adopt a resolution to increase compensation for Civil Service Board members, and make an appointment to the Planning Board. The meeting also includes public comments and approval of prior minutes. A separate work session will feature discussions on audit findings, current projects, Nathan Estates plans, a proposed new administrative assistant position, and a hemp license policy.

• Approval of Cell Phone Use While Driving Policy and Seat Belt Policy
• Resolution to increase compensation for Civil Service Board members
• Mayor's appointment to the Planning Board
• Work session: Eric Kelley to discuss audit findings
• Work session: Discussion of City Policy for Hemp License

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The Muscle Shoals City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 5, 2026, with a work session at 5:00 PM. The council will consider first reading of zoning ordinance updates, a resolution to cancel the SIMRP voluntary employee benefit program, and other routine items. The work session will include presentations on the SIMRP cancellation, a potential TIF district for Project Trojan, and a cash advance request for police academy attendance.

• First reading of ordinance adopting 'Zoning Changes 2025'
• Resolution to rescind Resolution No. 3252-23 and terminate SIMRP program
• Election of council representative to Shoals Solid Waste Authority
• Proclamation for Human Trafficking Prevention Month (January 2026)
• Cash advance of $1,400 each for Officers Zach Huskey and Katelin Lindsey for Police Academy

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