Opelika, Alabama

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The Opelika Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for a 14,911 sq ft office/warehouse at 1108 Walker Gray Court, a vacation of right-of-way on JoAnn Drive (Faith Way) for a turnaround, and proposed text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance concerning definitions and standards for alcohol and hemp/CBD uses. The commission will also approve minutes and receive updates on previous cases. The amendments will be recommended to the City Council.

• Conditional use for a 14,911 sq ft office/warehouse at 1108 Walker Gray Court (C-3, GC-P zone)
• Vacation of a portion of right-of-way at 2401 JoAnn Drive (Faith Way) for a turnaround
• Text amendment to Section 2.2 Definitions, Section 7.3.C Use Categories, and Section 8.28.5 Package Liquor Store Standards for alcohol uses
• Text amendment to Section 2.2 Definitions, Section 7.3.C Use Categories, and Section 8.28.6 CBD Hemp Standards for hemp/CBD uses

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The Opelika City Council will review several consent agenda items, including business licenses and tax exemptions. The body will also consider a special appropriation for a local alliance and a street closure request.

• Tax abatements and exemptions for Channing Street Copper Co.
• Special Use Permit request by Verizon Wireless at 2002 Steel Street
• Special Appropriation of $2,500 to 2nd Mission Alliance
• Alcohol license request for Oak Bowery Spirits, LLC dba Oak Bowery
• Temporary street closure for Trinity Church on 08-12-26

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to receive a presentation from the East Alabama Conflict Resolution and Violence Prevention Initiative Program. The body will also review and discuss items for the current council meeting agenda.

• Presentation by East Alabama Conflict Resolution and Violence Prevention Initiative Program

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The Opelika Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider two variance requests that were carried over from its June meeting due to a lack of quorum. Both requests involve residential developments in commercial (C-2) zones and seek multiple setback reductions. The first is for 300 S 7th Street, and the second is for 500 Avenue A.

• Lee Tharp (Kadre Engineering) for The Parmer Group, 300 S 7th St, C-2 zone: requests front yard setback variance (15 ft from required 25 ft), side yard on street variance (10 ft from required 20 ft), and side yard variance (3 ft from required 10 ft)
• Richard Hayley (Hayley Investments LLC) for 500 Avenue A, C-2 zone: requests lot size variance (53 sq ft from required 7,500 sq ft), front yard setback variance (15 ft from required 30 ft), and side yard on street variance (10 ft from required 20 ft)
• Both items carried over from the June meeting due to lack of quorum

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The Opelika Board of Parks & Recreation will hold a regular meeting to discuss new business items including a Tot Watch request, an update on West Ridge Softball Fields, a proposal from the Lee County Youth Development Center, and a review of a June 11 incident involving cameras. The meeting is primarily procedural with no votes on ordinances or budget items.

• Tot Watch Request by Florencia Knight
• West Ridge Softball Fields discussion by Avery Davis and Libby Gaberlavage
• Lee County Youth Development Center proposal
• Incident on Saturday, June 11 (Camera review)

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The Opelika Historic Preservation Commission will consider two Certificate of Appropriateness applications at 714 Ave D and 830 N. Railroad Ave. The commission will also discuss an enforcement report and staff report. The meeting includes approval of June 11, 2026 minutes and setting the next meeting date for August 13, 2026.

• 714 Ave D (Geneva Historic District): COA to add front porch, replace windows, and add overhangs (applicant Alexander Bell)
• 830 N. Railroad Ave (Downtown Historic District): COA to replace doors (applicant Scott Brown)
• Enforcement report and staff report to be discussed
• Next meeting scheduled for August 13, 2026

City Council

The City Council will hear an update on current and future Opelika City School Projects presented by Scout Program Management. The worksession also includes discussion of the upcoming regular meeting agenda.

• Presentation on Opelika City School Projects by Scout Program Management

The council held a work session featuring a presentation on Opelika City School projects. Discussion included the status of a future rezoning moratorium and questions regarding specific resolutions.

• No substantive decisions were recorded during this work session

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The council will hold a public hearing on a weed abatement assessment at 606 Dogwood Avenue and consider a consent agenda with over $7.9 million in construction bids, including Bridgewater Boulevard, Hi-Pack Drive, and the Mill Village roundabout. Two ordinances are up for votes: a second reading to rezone 18.34 acres on Birmingham Highway from R-4 to C-2 with GC-P overlay, and a first reading to annex 6571 U.S. Highway 431 N. Resolutions include tax abatements for BS Logistics America and Yongsan Automotive USA, a FEMA grant application for North Park sewer improvements, and an amended employment contract with the police chief.

• Public hearing on weed abatement at 606 Dogwood Avenue
• Bid: Bridgewater Boulevard Construction - $1,530,025
• Bid: Grade, Drain, Base & Pave Hi-Pack Drive - $2,820,262
• Bid: Mill Village Roundabout and Roadway Improvement Project - $3,339,029
• Ordinance: Rezone 3400 block Birmingham Hwy, 18.34 acres from R-4 to C-2 (2nd reading)

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The Zoning Board of Adjustment will first approve the minutes from its previous meeting. It will then discuss two variance applications: one from Lee Tharp for 300 S 7th Street and another from Richard Hayley for 500 Avenue A, both in the C-2 zoning district. Each applicant seeks setbacks or lot‑size adjustments that differ from the district’s minimum requirements.

• Approval of minutes from the prior meeting
• Lee Tharp (Kadre Engineering) requests three setbacks for 300 S 7th St: 15' front yard (vs 25' min), 10' side yard on street (vs 20' min), 3' side yard (vs 10' min)
• Richard Hayley requests three variances for 500 Avenue A: 53 sf lot size reduction (vs 7,500 sf min), 15' front yard (vs 30' min), 10' side yard on street (vs 20' min)

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The Opelika Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a preliminary plat for Mayfair Subdivision Phase 2 (156 single-family lots), two conditional use requests, and proposed text amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding alcohol and hemp/CBD uses. The Commission will also approve minutes from May 26, 2026, and receive an update on previous cases.

• Preliminary plat for Mayfair SD Phase 2, 156 lots on S Uniroyal Road (PUD zone)
• Conditional use for car wash at 2002 Marvyn Parkway (C-3, GC-P zone, 1.2 acres)
• Conditional use for office/warehouse at 2605 Society Hill Road (C-3 zone, 32,670 sf)
• Text amendments to definitions and use categories for alcohol and hemp/CBD in zoning ordinance

City Council

This is a worksession of the Opelika City Council, held to review and discuss items slated for the upcoming regular council meeting. No resolutions, ordinances, or other substantive items are listed for action during this session. The meeting is procedural in nature, focusing on agenda preparation.

• Discussion of consent agenda and regular agenda items for the upcoming council meeting

The council conducted a work session that included presentations from the Lee County Emergency Management Agency and Mr. Motley. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

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The council will hold a public hearing on rezoning 18.34 acres on Birmingham Highway from R-4 to C-2 with a coordinated greenway plan, followed by a first reading of the ordinance. Consent agenda items include purchase of a 2026 Ford Explorer for $39,012, a special use permit for Verizon Wireless on Frederick Road, and a lump sum RSA payment of $78,405 to retirees. Mayor will present monthly financial and building summaries and recognize the police department for accreditation.

• Public hearing and first reading to rezone 3400 block Birmingham Hwy (18.34 acres) from R-4 to C-2, GC-P
• Purchase one 2026 Ford Explorer for $39,012
• Special use permit for Verizon Wireless at 2404 Frederick Road
• Lump sum RSA payment of $78,405 to retirees
• Downtown street closure for Brewzle Bourbon Festival on Aug 28–29, 2026

The council approved the consent agenda including various departmental resolutions and a vehicle purchase. An ordinance to rezone 18.34 acres at the 3400 Block of Birmingham Hwy was introduced for its first reading.

• Approved June 2, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved Brewzle Bourbon Festival street closure (unanimous)
• Approved department expense reports (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of city personal property (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a 2026 Ford Explorer for $39,012 (unanimous)
• Approved Village at Waterford Phase 4A infrastructure acceptance (unanimous)
• Approved East Alabama Regional Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Introduced rezoning ordinance for 3400 Block Birmingham Hwy (first reading)

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The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss new business and review staff and enforcement reports. The primary agenda item is a Certificate of Appropriateness for a property in the Downtown Historic District.

• 601 N. Railroad Ave: COA for Widows Walk, Rear Porch & Ramp, and Landscaping

The commission approved the May 14, 2026 minutes. It approved the requested Certificate of Appropriateness for the widow's walk, rear ramp, and tree removal at 601 S. Railroad Ave, following staff recommendations. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 14, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved COA for widow's walk, rear ramp, and tree removal at 601 S. Railroad Ave (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a worksession to review and discuss the consent and regular agenda items for the upcoming regular council meeting. No specific resolutions, ordinances, or other substantive items are listed for action at this worksession.

• Discussion of Consent Agenda or Regular Agenda Items

The City Council held a brief work session with no formal votes, approvals, or resolutions recorded. Members discussed upcoming agenda items and reviewed a new process for downtown events and street closures managed by Opelika Main Street. The Mayor also provided updates on local weekend activities.

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The City Council will hold public hearings regarding demolitions and weed abatement assessments. The body is also reviewing bids for infrastructure improvements and police equipment purchases.

• Waverly Parkway and Dunlop Drive Intersection Improvements bid ($1,222,586)
• Purchase of Tasers, equipment, and training for OPD ($688,879)
• Demolition public hearings for 500-A and 500-B Martin Luther King Boulevard
• Weed abatement assessments for 500-A and 500-B Martin Luther King Blvd and 1211 Magnolia Street
• Special appropriation to GEMS Empowered for Juneteenth Celebration ($2,000)

The City Council approved several resolutions regarding property demolitions and weed abatement assessments for Martin Luther King Boulevard and Magnolia Street. Additional approvals included road improvements, police equipment purchases, and Juneteenth celebration funding.

• Approved street closure for Juneteenth Celebration (Unanimous)
• Approved robotic turf mowing system lease/service agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,222,586 for Waverly Parkway and Dunlop Drive intersection improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved expense reports from various departments (Unanimous)
• Approved $688,879 for police tasers, equipment, and training (Unanimous)
• Approved MOU with U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Benning (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 special appropriation for Juneteenth Celebration (Unanimous)
• Approved demolition of 500-A and 500-B Martin Luther King Boulevard (Unanimous)

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The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on zoning ordinance amendments and a street renaming. The body will also review plat approvals and a property annexation.

• Proposed zoning ordinance amendments regarding alcohol and hemp/CBD uses
• Proposed renaming of Joann Drive to Faith Way
• Annexation of 35,098 sf lot at 6571 Highway 431 North
• Preliminary plat for Perryman Hill Plaza Plat No. 1 SD at 3615 Birmingham Highway
• Final plat for Springs at Opelika SD at Gateway Drive & Society Hill Road

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss agenda items. The primary item for consideration is a first reading of a real property exchange and lease agreement.

• First reading of Real Property Exchange and Lease Agreement with The East Alabama Health Care Authority

The May 19, 2026 work session included a presentation on a real‑property exchange with the East Alabama Health Care Authority, but no vote or formal action was recorded. The council discussed the consent agenda and the mayor provided a brief update. The session ended at 5:43 p.m. with no substantive approvals, denials, or tablings noted.

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The Opelika City Council will hold its regular meeting with several consent agenda items and one ordinance for first reading. Key decisions include authorizing a real property exchange and lease agreement with the East Alabama Health Care Authority, purchasing police body cameras for $44,765.40, and commencing condemnation proceedings for the Cunningham Drive roundabout. The council will also apply for an ALDOT grant for Waverly Parkway Phase II and make an appointment to the Water Works Board.

• Ordinance: First reading of real property exchange and lease agreement with East Alabama Health Care Authority
• Resolution: Authorize purchase of body cameras for Opelika Police Department ($44,765.40)
• Resolution: Authorize commencement of condemnation proceedings for Cunningham Drive roundabout
• Resolution: Authorize ALDOT Transportation Alternative Program grant application for Waverly Parkway Phase II
• Appointment: Regina Meadows to the Water Works Board of Opelika (term to 2032)

The Opelika City Council adopted its agenda and approved a consent agenda that included a downtown street closure for First Baptist Church VBS, a purchase of OPD body cameras for $44,765.40, and an amendment to the police department's organizational chart. It also authorized an ALDOT transportation grant, began condemnation proceedings for the Cunningham Drive roundabout, appointed Regina Meadows to the Water Works Board, and granted $500 to Sportsplex Tri for Kids. Finally, the council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 021‑26 for a real‑property exchange and lease agreement with the East Alabama Health Care Authority.

• Approved downtown street closure for First Baptist Church VBS (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of OPD body cameras ($44,765.40) (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Opelika Police Department organizational chart (unanimous)
• Authorized ALDOT Transportation Alternative Program grant for Waverly Parkway Phase II (unanimous)
• Authorized condemnation proceedings for Cunningham Drive roundabout (unanimous)
• Appointed Regina Meadows to Water Works Board (term expires 05-04-2032) (unanimous)
• Approved special appropriation $500 to Sportsplex Tri for Kids (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 021-26 – Real Property Exchange and Lease Agreement with East Alabama Health Care Authority (unanimous)

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The Opelika Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve minutes and consider four Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior changes in the Northside and Downtown Historic Districts.

• Approve March 12, 2026 minutes
• 405 N. 9th St: Expand Rear Screen Porch
• 1008 3rd Ave: Rear Addition
• 501 N. 8th St: Replacement of Windows
• 116 S. 8th St: Facade Renovation

The commission unanimously adopted the March 12, 2026 minutes. It approved a larger rear screen porch at 405 N. 9th St, a rear addition at 1008 3rd Ave, and window replacements at 501 N. 8th St. No decision was recorded for the façade renovation at 116 S. 8th St.

• Approved March 12, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved expansion of rear screen porch at 405 N. 9th St (unanimous)
• Approved rear 8’ x 16’ addition at 1008 3rd Ave (unanimous)
• Approved replacement of 13 windows at 501 N. 8th St (unanimous)

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The regular meeting scheduled for May 12, 2026, has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of applications.

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading on a zoning amendment for a property on Spring Drive. The body is also reviewing several equipment purchases and street closure requests for upcoming community events.

• Second reading to change 1.5 acres at 1502 Spring Drive from R-5 to C-3 zoning
• Purchase of 2026 Ford F350 Super Crew 4x4 Pickup for $60,215
• Purchase of Coltri Compressor for OFD for $37,889.33
• Purchase of meter testing equipment for $25,341.79
• Special appropriation of $2,000 to Greater Peace Community Development Corporation

The council adopted the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It approved several purchases, bids, and a $2,000 special appropriation. The only substantive ordinance action was the second‑reading amendment of the zoning map for 1502 Spring Drive, changing the designation from R‑5 to C‑3, which passed unanimously.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including street closures, bids, and purchases (unanimous)
• Approved $25,341.79 meter testing equipment purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $37,889.33 Coltri compressor purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $60,215.00 2026 Ford F350 purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 special appropriation to Greater Peace Community Development Corp (unanimous)
• Amended Zoning Ordinance & Map for 1502 Spring Drive, R‑5 to C‑3 (second reading, unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

This is a work session of the Opelika City Council. The agenda contains only procedural headings such as presentations, resolutions, ordinances, and general updates, with no specific items described. The meeting is likely a preliminary discussion of the upcoming regular council agenda.

The council convened a work session on May 5, 2026 at 5:34 p.m. and adjourned at 5:38 p.m. No formal resolutions, ordinances, or votes were adopted. The meeting included a brief comment from Mayor Smith about a recent trip and a warning from Mr. Motley about an email scam.

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The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider preliminary plats for seven subdivisions and conditional use requests for various residential and commercial projects. The body will also review final plats and one rezoning request for property on Birmingham Highway.

• Rezoning of 18.35 acres in the 3400 block of Birmingham Highway from R-4 to C-3, GC-P
• Conditional use request for 360 townhomes and apartments at 2013 Waverly Parkway
• Conditional use request for 252 mixed residential units at 410 Pleasant Drive
• Preliminary plat for Creekstone Phase 5 SD with 101 lots at Oaks Parkway and Wildwood Drive
• Final plat approval for Firefly Phase 2A SD with 84 lots at 100 Firefly Lane

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City Council

This is a work session of the Opelika City Council. Council will discuss amendments to two project development agreements with MAB American Management, LLC and Broad Metro, LLC, both under Economic Development. A presentation from the Arts Association of East Alabama is also scheduled. The meeting includes review of the upcoming regular council agenda.

• Presentation by the Arts Association of East Alabama – Anna Coxwell
• First Amendment to Project Development Agreement with MAB American Management, LLC (Economic Development)
• Second Amendment to Project Development Agreement with Broad Metro, LLC (Economic Development)
• No ordinances on the agenda
• Discussion of consent and regular agenda items for the upcoming council meeting

The council approved a First Amendment to the Project Development Agreement with MAB American Management, LLC. It also approved a Second Amendment to the Project Development Agreement with Broad Metro, LLC. No vote counts were recorded in the minutes. The remainder of the work session was procedural.

• Approved First Amendment to Project Development Agreement with MAB American Management, LLC
• Approved Second Amendment to Project Development Agreement with Broad Metro, LLC

City Council

The Opelika City Council will hold public hearings on amendments to development agreements with MAB American Management and Broad Metro, and on a rezoning request at 1502 Spring Drive. The consent agenda includes over $4 million in infrastructure and equipment purchases, including a $3 million bridge project. Council will also take final votes on a pre-trial diversion program amendment and the Cedar Creek PUD development plan.

• Public hearing and 1st reading to rezone 1.5 acres at 1502 Spring Drive from R-5 to C-3
• Bid approval for Northpark Drive Extension & Bridge Over Halawakee Creek ($3,052,473.84)
• Resolution to purchase one (1) Altec AT37G Outrigger F550 Truck for Operations ($183,827)
• 2nd reading of ordinance to amend Pre-Trial Diversion Program in city code
• Resolution to approve 2025 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant application for Police ($26,229)

The Opelika City Council adopted the agenda and approved the minutes from the April 7 meeting. Through a unanimous consent agenda, the council approved several contracts, including a $3,052,473.84 contract for the Northpark Drive Extension and bridge over Halawakee Creek. The council also unanimously approved amendments to two project development agreements and several ordinances.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 7 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Northpark Drive Extension & Bridge contract $3,052,473.84 (unanimous)
• Approved Turret Trailer bid $70,939 (unanimous)
• Approved First Amendment to Project Development Agreement with MAB American Management, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Second Amendment to Project Development Agreement with Broad Metro, LLC (unanimous)
• Amended Chapter 17, Article 5 of City Code: Pre‑Trial Diversion Program (2nd reading, unanimous)
• Amended Development Plan for Cedar Creek PUD (2nd reading, unanimous)

General

The Opelika Board of Parks & Recreation will discuss several new items, including rental policies for pickleball courts and a Clay Bean pickleball proposal. A biomechanics research study will also be reviewed. Additionally, a request titled "Walking with Purpose" from Tony Baker will be considered. The meeting will also approve the previous minutes and set the next meeting date.

• Pickleball Rental Policies
• Clay Bean Pickleball Proposal
• Biomechanics Research Study
• Tony Baker – Walking with Purpose Request

The Board of Parks & Recreation approved a policy limiting the facility to six tournaments per year to preserve free‑play access. It also approved a request for a free back‑to‑school talent show at Covington Rec Center. The board directed a private tournament request to follow the standard A‑O Tourism vetting process. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Pickleball Rental Policies limiting tournaments to six per year
• Directed Clay Been to submit tournament request through A‑O Tourism for vetting
• Approved free back‑to‑school talent show request for Tony Baker at Covington Rec Center

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The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider approval of the previous meeting’s minutes. It will hear a variance request from Mable Jones to exceed the 40% square‑footage limit for accessory structures on a residential lot in the R‑3 district. It will also consider a variance request from Pyson, LLC (represented by Ken Pylant III) for front, side, and rear yard setback adjustments in the C‑2 district to align new buildings with adjacent structures.

• Approval of minutes from the prior meeting
• Variance request by Mable Jones to exceed 40% accessory‑structure square footage in R‑3 zoning
• Variance request by Pyson, LLC (Ken Pylant III) for front, side, and rear yard setback changes in C‑2 zoning

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City Council

The Opelika City Council meeting will hold public hearings on a Project Development Agreement with GMB USA Alabama, Inc., several property demolitions, and multiple zoning ordinance amendments. The council will also act on a consent agenda that includes several alcohol‑license requests, street‑closure permits, a $124,800 front‑loader rental purchase, and special appropriations totaling $22,500. Additional items include reappointments to the Parks and Recreation Board and the Board of Education, and the acceptance of a property donation for West Ridge Park.

• Public hearing on Project Development Agreement with GMB USA Alabama, Inc.
• Public hearings on demolitions at 203 Darden Street, 1904 Trimble Street, and 1905 Trimble Street
• Amend Zoning Ordinance & Map for 4600 block Birmingham Hwy (113.4 acres) – 2nd reading
• Resolution to purchase Front Loader Rental Agreement – $124,800
• Special appropriation of $10,000 to AO Tourism for hosting AJGA Golf Tournament

The council appointed Mr. Motley as clerk pro tem and adopted the meeting agenda unanimously. All items on the consent agenda, including several alcohol licenses, street closures, and multiple resolutions, were approved by unanimous consent. The council also approved a specialty license for Top Shelf Alternatives LLC to sell hemp products by a 3‑2 vote. Additional unanimous actions included demolition of 1905 Trimble Street and special appropriations for tourism and community programs.

• Appointed Mr. Motley as clerk pro tem (unanimous)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items – multiple alcohol licenses, street closures, and 13 resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved specialty license for Top Shelf Alternatives LLC (3‑2)
• Approved demolition of 1905 Trimble Street (unanimous)
• Approved special appropriation to AO Tourism for AJGA Golf Tournament ($10,000) (unanimous)
• Approved special appropriation to Boys and Girls Clubs of East Alabama ($7,500) (unanimous)
• Reappointed Jasper Snipes to Board of Parks and Recreation (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet for a work session featuring a presentation from Opelika City Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Davis. The body will also review and discuss the current council meeting agenda.

• Presentation by Dr. Kevin Davis, Superintendent of Opelika City Schools

The City Council held a work session on April 7, 2026, starting at 5:30 p.m. Dr. Kevin Davis, Superintendent of Opelika City Schools, gave a presentation and council members asked questions. The session concluded at 6:05 p.m. No resolutions, ordinances, or other actions were recorded.

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The Opelika Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several preliminary plats for new subdivisions and a master‑plan amendment. It will also consider conditional‑use applications for townhomes, a wine bar, a fitness center, and two sizable apartment projects, including Tree Tops II Apartments (338 units). Final plat approvals will be voted on for Firefly Phase 2A (84 lots) and Highline (56 lots).

• Preliminary plat approval for Pond View Woods SD – 35 lots at White Road and Dunlop Drive
• Conditional‑use request for Tree Tops II Apartments – 266 new units at 2908 Birmingham Highway
• Conditional‑use request for Veterans Parkway multifamily complex – 265 units at Veterans Parkway and Birmingham Highway
• Master plan amendment to convert an amenity lot to five single‑family home lots at Oak Park Drive and Cedar Creek Drive
• Final plat approval for Firefly Phase 2A – 84 lots at 100 Firefly Lane

The commission approved the February 24 minutes. It rejected a motion to table the Pond View Woods preliminary plat and then approved that plat with staff conditions. It also approved the Priester Phase 1 preliminary plat. The Piedmont Property North plat was withdrawn and no decision was recorded for the Fieldstone Phase 4 plat.

• Approved February 24 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to table Pond View Woods plat failed (ayes: Penton, Whittelsey; nays: Cannon, Walters, Penton, Smith, Whatley, Sweatman)
• Approved preliminary plat for Pond View Woods with staff recommendations (ayes: Bugg, Cannon, Whatley, Smith, Walters; nays: Penton, Sweatman, Whittlesey)
• Piedmont Property North plat withdrawn by applicant – no action taken
• Approved preliminary plat for Priester Phase 1 (ayes: Walters, Bugg, Whittelsey, Penton, Smith, Sweatman; nays: Cannon, Whatley)
• No decision recorded for Fieldstone Phase 4 plat

City Council

The Opelika City Council will hear public comments on vacating a portion of N 12th Street and amending zoning ordinances for multiple properties. The council will also approve resolutions for software, contracts, and property disposal.

• Public Hearing: Request to Vacate a Portion of N 12th Street
• Public Hearing: Amend Zoning Ordinance for 1550 and 1570 N Uniroyal Road
• Resolution: Approve Proposal for Pentera Software - IT ($81,053.84)
• Resolution: Approve Professional Services Contract with KPS Group - PLAN ($85,400)
• Ordinance: Amend Zoning Ordinance for 4600 block Birmingham Hwy (113.4 Acres)

The Opelika City Council adopted its agenda and approved the March 3 minutes. It approved a consent agenda that included two alcohol licenses, two downtown street‑closure permits and several resolutions, and it tabled a specialty hemp‑product license request (3‑2). The council also unanimously approved a request to vacate part of N 12th Street, an annexation petition for 4.6 acres on Lee Road, and a surplus‑property ordinance for 601 Avenue A.

• Adopted the March 17 agenda – unanimous
• Approved minutes from the March 3 meeting – unanimous
• Approved consent agenda items (alcohol licenses, street closures, multiple resolutions) – unanimous consent
• Tabled specialty license request for Top Shelf Alternatives LLC – 3‑2
• Approved request to vacate a portion of N 12th Street – unanimous
• Approved annexation petition for 4.6 acres at 223 Lee Road – unanimous
• Approved declaration of 601 Avenue A as surplus property – unanimous
• Approved resolutions including purchase of Toter carts ($37,608), Pentera software ($81,053.84), and KPS Group services ($85,400) – unanimous

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review a presentation from the Parks & Recreation and Public Works Departments. The body will also discuss items for the current council meeting agenda.

• Update on West Ridge Park from P&R and Public Works Depts.

The City Council work session opened at 5:30 p.m. and included updates on West Ridge Park improvements and new traffic signal projects. Council members discussed a proposed rezoning of 598 Dunlop Drive, which had mixed recommendations, and a license request for a specialty hemp‑product retailer, Top Shelf Alternatives, LLC. No votes or official actions were recorded on these items before the session adjourned at 5:57 p.m.

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The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a new application for the Northside Historic District at 1100 3rd Ave. The applicant, Michelle Johnson, seeks approval for porch railings, decking, and window changes. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of February 12, 2026 minutes, public hearing procedures, and reports on enforcement and staff matters.

• Application for 1100 3rd Ave (Northside Historic District) – porch railings, decking, windows
• Approval of February 12, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public hearing time limits (3 minutes per comment)
• Enforcement report
• Staff report

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the February 12, 2026 minutes. It approved a retroactive Certificate of Appropriateness for 1100 3rd Ave covering new railings, a side deck, and metal gutters. The meeting was then adjourned. All motions were approved.

• Approved February 12, 2026 minutes (motion made by Mark Grantham, seconded by Debbie Purves)
• Approved retroactive COA for 1100 3rd Ave – new first‑floor railing, side deck with ramp, back porch decking, and metal gutters (motion made by Debbie Purves, seconded by Mike Buckelew)
• Adjourned meeting (motion made by Debbie Purves, seconded by Mark Grantham)

General

The regular Board of Zoning Adjustment meeting scheduled for March 10, 2026, has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of applications.

City Council

The City Council will review a petition to annex 4.6 acres on Lee Road 799 and the conveyance of surplus property at 601 Avenue A. The body is also considering several equipment and software purchases and a special appropriation for a court program.

• Annexation petition for 4.6 acres at 223 Lee Road 799
• Purchase of 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD Z71 for $67,762.40
• Purchase of Verkada Software from CDW-G for $87,627.63
• Special appropriation to the Lee County Court Referral Program for $60,000
• Conveyance of surplus property at 601 Avenue A

The council unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the February meetings. All items on the consent agenda were approved by unanimous consent, including a temporary street closure, the city‑wide asphalt paving bid, and several purchases. The council also introduced the first reading of an annexation petition for 4.6 acres on Lee Road.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 02-17-26 meeting
• Approved minutes from 02-24-26 meeting
• Approved consent agenda items, including temporary N 8th St closure (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 City‑Wide Asphalt Paving Project bid (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD Z71 ($67,762.40) (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Verkada Software from CDW‑G ($87,627.63) (unanimous)
• Introduced first reading of annexation petition for 4.6 acres at 223 Lee Road

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the FY2025 Audit Report and Financial Statements. The meeting includes a presentation regarding a property at 601 Avenue A and a review of the current council meeting agenda.

• Presentation for property located at 601 Avenue A by Katie Wolter, M.D.
• Review of City's FY2025 Audit Report & Financial Statements by John Boles, CPA

The March 3, 2026 work session opened with a call to order, included a presentation for the property at 601 Avenue A, reviewed the FY2025 audit report and financial statements, and discussed the consent agenda and city security cameras. No resolutions, ordinances, or votes were recorded. The session adjourned at 5:57 p.m.

General

The Opelika Planning Commission will consider a final plat for the Highline Subdivision at 2410 Cunningham Drive. It will hold public hearings on rezoning, a land‑use plan amendment, and a conditional use for 3310 Society Hill Road, proposing four commercial buildings and 252 apartment units. Additional items include conditional‑use requests for 410 Geneva Street and 85‑acre Veterans Parkway site, rezoning proposals for Dunlop Drive and Birmingham Highway, and an annexation request for 223 Lee Road 799. Old‑business items tabled from the January meeting will also be revisited.

• Final plat approval for Highline Subdivision, 56 lots at 2410 Cunningham Drive
• Rezoning 18.1 acres at 3310 Society Hill Road from R‑1 to C‑2, land‑use amendment, and conditional use for four commercial buildings and 252 apartments
• Conditional use for mixed‑use development (4 cottages & 6 loft apartments) at 410 Geneva Street
• Rezoning 21.6 acres at 598 Dunlop Drive from R‑1 to R‑3 & R‑2
• Annexation of 4.6 acres at 223 Lee Road 799 into R‑1 zoning district

The commission voted unanimously to send a positive recommendation to the City Council to rezone the 18.1‑acre site at 3310 Society Hill Road from R‑1 to C‑2, GC‑P, and to amend the Future Land Use map to change the same parcel from mixed residential to local commercial. It also approved conditional‑use permission for a 252‑unit apartment project on the site, a preliminary plat for a 6‑lot subdivision, and conditional‑use approvals for two other developments, all with staff‑recommended conditions.

• Approved sending positive rezoning recommendation to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Future Land Use map to local commercial (unanimous)
• Approved conditional‑use for 252‑unit apartment development (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for 6‑lot subdivision on 34.47 acres (unanimous)
• Approved conditional‑use for Southside Opelika mixed‑use project (unanimous)
• Approved conditional‑use for VOPD office/warehouse development (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a Project Development Agreement with Faith Technologies, Inc. The body will also consider approving specific tax abatements and exemptions for the company.

• Public hearing regarding Project Development Agreement with Faith Technologies, Inc.
• Resolution to approve Project Development Agreement with Faith Technologies, Inc.
• Resolution to approve tax abatements and exemptions for Faith Technologies, Inc.

The council approved the Project Development Agreement with Faith Technologies, Inc. and the related tax abatements, both by unanimous vote. The agenda for the meeting was also adopted unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Adopt agenda for Feb 24, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approve Project Development Agreement with Faith Technologies, Inc. (Resolution 050-26, unanimous)
• Approve tax abatements and exemptions for Faith Technologies, Inc. (Resolution 051-26, unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

General

City Council

The council will vote to deny the application for a package store alcohol license at 510 Geneva Street. It will also consider a second reading of an ordinance imposing a temporary moratorium on new residential and multiple occupancy projects. The meeting includes presentations, general updates, and discussion of agenda items.

• Denial of application for package store alcohol license at 510 Geneva Street
• Second reading of ordinance imposing temporary moratorium on new residential and multiple occupancy projects
• Discussion of consent agenda or regular agenda items

The council denied the application for a package store alcohol license at 510 Geneva Street, citing the current zoning and allowed uses in the city code. The applicant, Mr. Bradley Haddon, explained his situation, and council members expressed empathy but upheld the denial. No other substantive actions were taken during the work session.

• Denied Package Store Alcohol License at 510 Geneva Street

City Council

The City Council will review a temporary moratorium on new residential and multiple occupancy projects. The body is also considering the purchase of real property from Stone Martin Builders, LLC and two properties on Denson Place.

• Temporary moratorium on new residential and multiple occupancy projects (2nd Reading)
• Purchase of Nutanix Server Cluster for IT ($66,913)
• Purchase of stream and wetland credits for Northpark Drive Extension Project ($46,074)
• Special appropriations to Southern Union State Community College Foundation ($5,000) and Walking With a Purpose ($1,000)
• Alcohol license requests for Social Bar and Grill, Eagle Food Mart, Opelika Package Store, Petro Food Mart, and Wild Wing Cafe

The council adopted its agenda and approved the minutes from the February 3 meeting. It approved a consent agenda that included several alcohol‑license requests, temporary street closures, and multiple resolutions. The council passed Ordinance 007‑26 to purchase real property from Stone Martin Builders and Ordinance 008‑26 imposing a temporary moratorium on new residential and multiple‑occupancy projects. It also approved a resolution denying a package‑store license at 510 Geneva Street.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 02‑03‑26 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved multiple alcohol‑license requests (unanimous consent)
• Approved temporary street closures for Foundry UMC Easter Egg Hunt, WWAP Youth Walk, and Burger Wars (unanimous consent)
• Approved Resolution 046‑26 denying package‑store license at 510 Geneva Street (unanimous consent)
• Approved Ordinance 007‑26 purchase of real property from Stone Martin Builders (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 008‑26 temporary moratorium on new residential and multiple‑occupancy projects (4‑1)
• Approved Ordinance 009‑26 purchase of real property at 1207 Denson Place (unanimous)

General

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss Certificates of Appropriateness for two properties in the Downtown Historic District. The body will review proposed changes to building facades and additions.

• 809 1st Ave: Facade renovation request by Rudy Sardinas
• 601 S. Railroad Ave: Windows and Windows Walk addition request by Jake Whaley

The commission unanimously approved the January 15, 2026 meeting minutes. It then approved, following staff recommendation, a brick storefront Certificate of Appropriateness for 809 1st Ave in the Downtown Historic District. No decision was recorded for the 601 S. Railroad Ave application, and there were no public comments.

• Approved January 15, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved brick storefront Certificate of Appropriateness for 809 1st Ave (unanimous)

General

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will elect a Chair and Vice Chair, approve the previous meeting's minutes, and review three variance requests. The requests involve rear‑yard setbacks for properties on Bramble Lane and Executive Park Drive, and a parking‑space reduction for a development on Gateway Drive.

• Roger Boyington, 1495 Bramble Lane (Planned Unit Development, Hidden Lakes) – request for a 10‑foot rear yard variance from the 25‑foot minimum setback.
• Flowers & White Engineering for Coye Yeager, 2118 Executive Park Drive (C‑2 district) – request for a 20‑foot rear yard variance from the 30‑foot minimum setback.
• Capps Family Partners, LTD, Gateway Drive (C‑2 and R‑1 districts) – request to reduce required parking from 2 spaces per dwelling unit to 1.75 spaces (a 12.5% decrease).

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a proposed temporary moratorium on new residential and multiple occupancy projects. The body will also consider the establishment of an Opelika Youth Council.

• First reading of an ordinance to impose a temporary moratorium on new residential and multiple occupancy projects
• Resolution to approve the establishment of an Opelika Youth Council
• Presentation by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Mu Sigma Omega Chapter

The council approved a resolution to establish an Opelika Youth Council. The council also took the first reading of a proposed temporary moratorium on new residential and multiple occupancy projects. No vote tallies were recorded for either action.

• Approved establishment of an Opelika Youth Council
• First reading of temporary moratorium on new residential and multiple occupancy projects

City Council

The Opelika City Council will hold a public hearing on a temporary moratorium for new residential and multiple occupancy projects. The council is also set to approve several resolutions, including the purchase of IT services and ammunition, and will consider naming a bridge after Lt. John T. Pruitt, Sr.

• Public Hearing: Temporary Moratorium on New Residential Projects
• Resolution: Purchase Ammunition - OPD ($33,670)
• Resolution: Purchase Cisco Service Agreements - IT ($47,220.57)
• Resolution: Approve Naming the 6th Street Bridge after Lt. John T. Pruitt, Sr.
• Resolution: Approve Agreement with CSXT for Sportsplex Pkwy Extension Bridge Project

The Opelika City Council adopted its agenda and consent agenda without opposition. It approved the naming of the 6th Street Bridge after Lt. John T. Pruitt, Sr., and passed two zoning amendments converting land to Planned Unit Developments. Several large purchases and special appropriations were also approved unanimously.

• Approved naming 6th Street Bridge after Lt. John T. Pruitt, Sr. (unanimous)
• Approved amendment of zoning ordinance for 2001 Cunningham Drive, 5.1 acres, from R‑4 to PUD (unanimous, 2nd reading)
• Approved amendment of zoning ordinance for 1300 block Crawford Road, 73.3 acres, from R‑1 to PUD (unanimous, 2nd reading)
• Approved purchase of ammunition for OPD – $33,670 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Cisco service agreements for licensing and hardware – $47,220.57 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 3‑Year Rubrik Cloud Vault and Cyber Recovery Services – $597,323.01 (unanimous)
• Approved establishment of an Opelika Youth Council (unanimous)
• Approved special appropriation to the American Cancer Society – $5,000 (unanimous)

General

The Opelika Planning Commission will elect officers, approve minutes, and hold public hearings on a series of land‑use items. Items include an annexation and rezoning request for 239.1 acres on the 3000 block of Rocky Brook Road to a PUD district, several rezoning and comprehensive‑plan amendment proposals, and final plat approvals for multiple subdivisions. The commission will also consider conditional‑use and preliminary‑plat requests for new housing projects.

• Annexation and rezoning of 239.1 acres at 3000 block Rocky Brook Road to PUD zoning (Patriot Development Group/JMJ Development, LLC)
• Final plat approval for Bay Court subdivision, 5 lots (Emily Key/Three Key Properties, LLC)
• Final plat approval for Hidden Lakes North subdivision, 90 lots on Sportsplex Parkway (Blake Rice/Fire Rock Development Company, LLC)
• Rezoning of 12.5 acres at 1550 and 1570 North Uniroyal Road from R-2 to C-2 with land‑use amendment to Corridor Commercial (Paul Brumett)
• Conditional‑use request for 48 townhomes on 1500 block Century Boulevard, pending rezoning approval (Richard D. Starr & James D. Starr)

The commission elected Lucinda Cannon as chair and John Sweatman as vice chair. It approved its prior meeting minutes. The commission voted to send a positive recommendation to the City Council to annex 239.11 acres at the 3000 block of Rocky Brook Road, and a negative recommendation to the City Council to rezone the same property from R‑1 to a PUD. It also approved several plat applications for new subdivisions.

• Elected Lucinda Cannon chair and John Sweatman vice chair (passed)
• Approved Planning Commission minutes from 12‑16‑26 (passed)
• Sent positive recommendation to City Council for annexation of 239.11 acres at 3000 block Rocky Brook Road (passed)
• Sent negative recommendation to City Council for rezoning of the same property from R‑1 to PUD (passed)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for 9‑lot subdivision at 928 N Railroad Ave and 901 1st Ave (passed)
• Approved final plat for Bay Court subdivision of 5 lots (passed)
• Approved final plat for Hidden Lakes North subdivision of 90 lots (passed)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on two zoning map amendments and vote on several service contracts. The body is also reviewing development plan amendments and property transfers.

• Public hearings for zoning changes at 2001 Cunningham Drive and 1300 Block Crawford Road
• Purchase of stream and wetland credits for Veterans Parkway Extension Project ($577,295)
• Annual appropriation contract with East Alabama Healthcare Authority ($632,194)
• Workers Compensation Insurance proposal with Marsh McLennan Agency ($327,344)
• Transportation Planning Services for Columbus Pkwy and East Opelika from GMC ($143,200)

The council adopted its agenda and approved the minutes from the January 6 meeting. It unanimously approved a series of consent‑agenda items, including a food‑truck street‑closure and various property and insurance contracts. The body voted 4‑0 (one abstention) to approve a project agreement with the Board of Education for Fox Run School improvements and a $632,194 EMS contract with East Alabama Healthcare Authority. Four zoning ordinances, covering a Wyndham PUD amendment, minimum lot‑width changes, and a Lafayette Parkway rezoning, were also passed unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 01‑06‑26 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved Fox Run School project agreement (4‑0, 1 abstain)
• Approved EMS contract with East Alabama Healthcare Authority ($632,194) (4‑0, 1 abstain)
• Passed Ordinance 002‑26 amending Wyndham PUD (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 003‑26 amending minimum lot width (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 004‑26 amending Lafayette Parkway zoning (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council work session will include two presentations: one by Joe Davis, Director of Good News Rapid Re‑Housing, and another by David Andrews, a consultant from the Center for Municipal Solutions. Council members will also discuss items on the consent and regular agendas. No specific resolutions or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Good News Rapid Re‑Housing Director Joe Davis
• Presentation by Center for Municipal Solutions consultant David Andrews
• Discussion of consent agenda versus regular agenda items

The City Council held a work session on Jan 20, 2026 beginning at 5:45 pm. Presentations were given by Good News Rapid Re‑Housing Director Joe Davis and CMS consultant David Andrews. No resolutions, ordinances, or other agenda items were acted upon. The session adjourned at 6:01 pm.

General

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a facade renovation request for 111 S. 9th St, located in the Downtown Historic District. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public hearing time limits. The commission will also receive enforcement and staff reports and set the date for the next meeting.

• Application for facade renovation at 111 S. 9th St, Downtown Historic District (Applicant: Mae Ann Romito)
• Approval of December 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public hearing with 3‑minute comment limit
• Enforcement report
• Staff report

The commission approved the December 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the proposed facade renovation for 111 S. 9th St. The next meeting was scheduled for February 12, 2026. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved December 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved facade renovation for 111 S. 9th St. (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for February 12, 2026
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

General

The regular Board of Zoning Adjustment meeting scheduled for January 13, 2026, has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of applications.

General

City Council

The Opelika City Council work session will consider several resolutions, including the acceptance of right‑of‑way dedications from JAD Real Estate, LLC and 2112 Cunningham Property Exchange, LLC, and the acceptance of public infrastructure and utilities for various subdivisions. The council will also vote on a change order for the Thomason Drive Extension project and a first amendment to the Opelika Mill Holdings development agreement. Presentations include a talk by Energy Southeast’s President and CEO.

• Accept dedication of right‑of‑way from JAD Real Estate, LLC
• Accept dedication of right‑of‑way from 2112 Cunningham Property Exchange, LLC
• Accept public infrastructure and utilities of various subdivisions
• Approve Change Order #1 for the Thomason Drive Extension Project
• Approve First Amendment to Opelika Mill Holdings Development Agreement

City Council

The Opelika City Council will hold public hearings on several development and zoning amendments, including a map change for 2209 Lafayette Parkway and a lot‑width amendment for the C‑1 district. The council will also consider a consent agenda that includes roofing contracts for the Dallas B. Smith Armory ($190,000) and City Hall ($262,000), a change order for the Thomason Drive Extension ($68,220), and an alcohol‑license request for Tipsy Town. Additional resolutions will address property right‑of‑way dedications and reappointment of the municipal court judge.

• Public hearing – Amend Zoning Ordinance & Map: 2209 Lafayette Parkway, 6.1 acres, from M‑1, GC‑P to C‑3, GC‑P
• Public hearing – Amend Zoning Ordinance & Map: 2505 Anderson Road, 20.1 acres, from R‑3 to R‑4
• Public hearing – Amend Text of Zoning Ordinance: C‑1 Minimum Lot Width from 60' to "N"
• Consent agenda – Bid: Re‑roofing City Hall and City Hall Annex Buildings – $262,000
• Resolution – Approve Change Order #1 for Thomason Drive Extension Project – $68,220