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OpelikaAL averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$213,700 Typical home value $308,920 +3.1% yr/yr · +24.2% 5-yr
👤 Members & officials (21)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the General
- Leigh Whatley — Councilmember
- Gary Fuller — Mayor
- George Allen — Councilmember
- Eddie Smith — Mayor
- Arturo Menefee
- Lucinda Cannon
- John Sweatman
- Michael Hilyer
- Jay Walters
- Sheldon Whittelsey
- Tom Penton
- Ben Bugg
- Brandon Hilyer
- Wilbert Payne
- Raven Harvis
- Tipi Miller
- Chris Anthony
- Micah Melnick
- Angela George
- Monty Newport
- Raven Harris
Municipal budget
Total revenue$179.1M (FY2023)
Total spending$154.0M (FY2023)
Taxes$89.3M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$187.3M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$4,883 (FY2023)
Development activity
2025568 housing units ($128.7M)
Upcoming
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 15:00
General
Planning Commission to review four subdivision plats and four conditional use requests
The Planning Commission will consider final approvals for four residential subdivisions. The body will also hold public hearings on a right-of-way vacation and conditional use requests for a lodge, a residential transition program, a day care center, and a grocery store.
- Final plat approvals for Moore's Ridge Phase 1 and 2, Piedmont Farms, and Summit Pointe
- Public hearing for right-of-way vacation at the 300 block of Cedar Creek Drive
- Conditional use request for Elks Lodge at 930 Avenue A
- Conditional use request for a grocery store and fueling station at 1441 Fox Run Pkwy
- Proposal to rename Maple Avenue to Erick Strickland Court
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300 Martin Luther King Blvd., Opelika
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CITY OF OPELIKA
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
October 27, 2026
TIME: 3:00 PM
I.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
II.
UPDATE ON PREVIOUS CASES
III.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
FINAL PLAT
1.
Moore's Ridge Phase 1 SD, 13 lots, Mike Maher, Precision Surveying, authorized
representative for Moore's Construction, LLC, property owner, Intersetion of Oak
Park Drive & Cedar Creek Drive, PUD and R-1, final approval.
2.
Moore's Ridge Phase 2 SD, 5 lots, Mike Maher, Precision Surveying, authorized
representative for Moore's Construction, LLC, property owner, Intersection of
Oak Park Drive & Cedar Creek Drive, PUD, final approval.
3.
Piedmont Farms SD, 12 lots, Blake Rice, BSI, Inc., authorized representative for
Piedmont Farms, LLC, property owner, Waverly Parkway and Terracewood
Drive, R-2 zone, final approval.
4.
Summit Pointe SD, 67 lots, Mark Strozier, authorized representative for Edgar
Hughston Builder, property owner, Lee Road 391, Planning Jurisdiction, final
approval.
B.
VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY - Public Hearing
5.
Tim Moore, property owner, 300 block Cedar Creek Drive, Request to vacate a
portion of right-of-way at the cul-de-sac.
C.
CONDITIONAL USE – Public Hearing
6.
Hal Bufford, Elks Lodge, authorized representative for Hayley Investments,
property owner, 930 Avenue A, C-1, GC-S zoning district, 6,200 square feet,
Elks Lodge (social, fraternal club and lodge).
7.
Lara Potts, Re …
Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
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Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 16:30
General
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Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 18:00
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Thu Dec 10, 2026 · 16:30
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Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 18:00
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Recent meetings
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Opelika City Council to consider rental tax changes and dog tethering rules
The City Council will review several FY2027 appropriation contracts and IT software purchases. The body is also considering first readings of ordinances regarding dog tethering and the taxation of commercial, residential, and short-term rentals.
- 1st reading of ordinance amending licensing and taxation of commercial, residential, and short-term rentals
- 1st reading of ordinance regarding the tethering of dogs
- Bids for Andrews Road and Northpark Drive Concrete Intersection Project and Fire Station #2
- Alcohol license request for The SoCo House, LLC
- Street closure request for Christmas in a Railroad Town event on 12-11-26
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300 Martin Luther King Blvd, Opelika
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CITY OF OPELIKA
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
October 20, 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM
1.
A CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
1.
George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams,
Todd Rauch
3.
INVOCATION
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1.
Riley Peterson and Charlie Alsobrook from Northside Intermediate School.
5.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
1.
Motion to Adopt the CM Agenda for 10-20-26.
6.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
1.
Minutes from the 10-06-26 council meeting.
7.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8.
MAYOR COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS
1.
City's Financial Summary Report for September 2026.
2.
September 2026 Monthly Building Summary Report.
3.
Recognize Character Council Citizen of Excellent Character.
4.
Employee Service Awards.
9.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
(Limit comments to 3 minutes or less)
10.
AGENDA-RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS
(Limit comments to 3 minutes or less)
11.
CONSENT AGENDA
1.
General Business: Request Alcohol License - The SoCo House, LLC, Special
Retail more than 30 Days.
2.
General Business: Request Downtown Street Closure - Christmas in a Railroad
Town Event on 12-11-26.
3.
Bid: Andrews Road and Northpark Drive Concrete Intersection Project - ENG.
4.
Bid: Opelika Fire Station #2 - OFD.
5.
Resolution: Purchase - Approve Order from GeoMarvel - IT.
6.
Resolution: Purchase - Approve Quote from CDW …
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 17:00
City Council
City Council to receive update on residential project moratorium
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss current agenda items. The meeting includes a presentation regarding the temporary moratorium on new residential and multiple occupancy projects.
- Update on Current Temporary Moratorium on New Residential and Multiple Occupancy Projects
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300 Martin Luther King Blvd, Opelika
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CITY OF OPELIKA
CITY COUNCIL
WORKSESSION MEETING AGENDA
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
October 20, 2026
TIME: 5:00 PM
1.
A CALL TO ORDER
1.
George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams,
Todd Rauch
2.
PRESENTATIONS
1.
Update on Current Temporary Moratorium on New Residential and Multiple
Occupancy Projects - Matt Mosley.
3.
RESOLUTIONS
4.
ORDINANCES
5.
GENERAL UPDATES
6.
REVIEW/DISCUSS CURRENT COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
1.
Discussion of Consent Agenda or Regular Agenda Items.
7.
GENERAL / DISCUSSION
8.
END OF WORK SESSION
“In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Opelika will make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator 72 hours prior to the meeting at
(334)705-5130.”
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 09:00
General
300 Martin Luther King Blvd., Opelika
Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 16:30
General
Opelika Historic Preservation Commission to review two Northside district COA requests
The Opelika Historic Preservation Commission meets October 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM at 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. The commission will consider approving its September 10, 2026 minutes and two Certificates of Appropriateness in the Northside Historic District. It will also receive an enforcement report and a staff report, and set its next meeting for November 12, 2026.
- 313 N. 10th St (Northside Historic District): COA for porch roof and railings, applicant Penny Searcy
- 410 N. 6th St (Northside Historic District): COA for rear sunroom, applicants Carlton & Brenda Nell
- Approval of September 10, 2026 minutes
- Enforcement Report and Staff Report
- Next meeting scheduled for November 12, 2026
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CITY OF OPELIKA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
October 8, 2026
TIME: 4:30 PM
1.
A CALL TO ORDER
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.
Approve September 10, 2026 minutes
3.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
(Limit comments to 3 minutes or less)
4.
OLD BUSINESS
5.
NEW BUSINESS
2.
313 N. 10th St: Northside Historic District
COA: Porch Roof and Railings
Applicant: Penny Searcy
3.
410 N. 6th St: Northside Historic District
COA: Rear Sunroom
Applicant: Carlton & Brenda Nell
6.
OTHER BUSINESS
4.
Enforcement Report
5.
Staff Report
6.
Next meeting DATE
1.
Next Meeting November 12, 2026
7.
ADJOURN
“In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Opelika will make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator 72 hours prior to the meeting at
(334)705-5130.”
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5 yea
Aaron Bushey yea · Debbie Purves yea · Mark Grantham yea · Linda Lanz yea · Rush Denson yea
ADJOURN
5 yea
Aaron Bushey yea · Debbie Purves yea · Mark Grantham yea · Linda Lanz yea · Rush Denson yea
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
Opelika City Council holds worksession with no resolutions or ordinances on the agenda
The Opelika City Council is scheduled to meet in a worksession on October 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM at 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. The agenda lists a presentation by the Opelika Chamber of Commerce, with Ali Rauch named, and a review/discussion of the current council meeting agenda, including consent or regular agenda items. The resolutions and ordinances sections are empty, so no votes on those items are scheduled as part of this worksession. The rest of the agenda is procedural.
- Presentation by the Opelika Chamber of Commerce, listed with Ali Rauch
- Review/discussion of consent agenda or regular agenda items for the current council meeting
- No resolutions listed on the worksession agenda
- No ordinances listed on the worksession agenda
- Worksession scheduled for 5:30 PM at 300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
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✓ Decided: Opelika City Council holds work session with no substantive decisions
The City Council conducted a work session featuring a presentation from the Opelika Chamber of Commerce. No resolutions, ordinances, or agenda items were decided upon during the meeting.
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CITY OF OPELIKA
CITY COUNCIL
WORKSESSION MEETING AGENDA
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
October 6, 2026
TIME: 5:30 PM
1.
A CALL TO ORDER
1.
George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams,
Todd Rauch
2.
PRESENTATIONS
1.
Opelika Chamber of Commerce - Ali Rauch.
3.
RESOLUTIONS
4.
ORDINANCES
5.
GENERAL UPDATES
6.
REVIEW/DISCUSS CURRENT COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
1.
Discussion of Consent Agenda or Regular Agenda Items.
7.
GENERAL / DISCUSSION
8.
END OF WORK SESSION
“In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Opelika will make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator 72 hours prior to the meeting at
(334)705-5130.”
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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
October 6, 2026
TIME: 5:30 PM
1.
A CALL TO ORDER
President Allen called the work session to order at 05:31 pm.
1.
George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams,
Todd Rauch
The Mayor and all City Council members were present.
2.
PRESENTATIONS
1.
Opelika Chamber of Commerce - Ali Rauch.
Ali Rauch presented the Chamber's Annual Report.
3.
RESOLUTIONS
4.
ORDINANCES
5.
GENERAL UPDATES
Mayor Smith presented his appointment to the Housing Authority and spoke
about a record-breaking building report for fiscal year 2026.
6.
REVIEW/DISCUSS CURRENT COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
1.
Discussion of Consent Agenda or Regular Agenda Items.
None.
7.
GENERAL / DISCUSSION
8.
END OF WORK SESSION
The work session ended at 05:47 pm.
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Opelika council to vote on zoning rules for package stores and a settlement agreement
The Opelika City Council meets Oct. 6, 2026, to consider a second reading of an ordinance amending the zoning ordinance on regulation of package stores, plus a second reading of a sexual abuse prevention policy for the personnel manual. The agenda also includes three public hearings on weed abatement assessments, a long list of FY2027 annual appropriation contracts, and an executive session item to approve or deny a settlement agreement with Allison W. Kovak et al. Many consent items are routine purchases, bids, and license requests listed without dollar amounts.
- Second reading: amend zoning ordinance on regulation of package stores in Opelika
- Second reading: amend Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual with a Sexual Abuse Prevention Policy
- Public hearings on weed abatement assessments at 120 Chester Avenue, 606 Dogwood Avenue, and 1801 S. Long Street
- Executive session item: approve or deny a settlement agreement with Allison W. Kovak et al.
- Consent agenda includes a bid for I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvements and FY2027 appropriation contracts with groups including Habitat for Humanity and the Opelika Chamber of Commerce
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✓ Decided: Opelika City Council denies settlement agreement with Allison W. Kovak et al.
The City Council voted 4-1 to deny a settlement agreement following an executive session. The council also approved numerous annual appropriation contracts for FY2027 and passed ordinances regarding zoning for package stores and sexual abuse prevention policies.
- Denied settlement agreement with Allison W. Kovak et al. (4-1)
- Approved zoning ordinance regulating package stores (Unanimous)
- Approved sexual abuse prevention policy for Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual (Unanimous)
- Approved FY2027 annual appropriation contracts for 18 organizations (Unanimous)
- Approved special appropriation for Opelika City Schools Pre-K Program (Unanimous)
- Approved alcohol license for Oishi Japanese Fusion LLC DBA Sushi Kingdom Auburn (Unanimous)
- Approved weed abatement assessments for 120 Chester Ave, 606 Dogwood Ave, and 1801 S. Long St (Unanimous)
- Approved I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvements bid (Unanimous)
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CITY OF OPELIKA
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
October 6, 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM
1.
A CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
1.
George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams,
Todd Rauch
3.
INVOCATION
1.
Robert Strickland from Ferguson Chapel CME.
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1.
Hampton Davis and Ava Chandler from Northside Intermediate School.
5.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
1.
Motion to Adopt the CM Agenda for 10-06-26.
6.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
1.
Minutes from the 09-15-26 council meeting.
7.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8.
MAYOR COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS
1.
Appoint Karl Allen to the Opelika Housing Authority. New Term expires 10-18-
2031.
9.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
(Limit comments to 3 minutes or less)
1.
Public Hearing - Weed Abatement Assessment - 120 Chester Avenue.
2.
Public Hearing - Weed Abatement Assessment - 606 Dogwood Avenue.
3.
Public Hearing - Weed Abatement Assessment - 1801 S. Long Street.
10.
AGENDA-RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS
(Limit comments to 3 minutes or less)
11.
CONSENT AGENDA
1.
General Business: Request Alcohol License - Oishi Japanese Fusion LLC DBA
Sushi Kingdom Auburn, Restaurant Retail Liquor.
2.
General Business: Request Temporary Street Closure for Trinity Church on 10-
21-26.
3.
Bid: I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvements - PW.
4.
Resolution: Purchase - (624) Toter 96 Ga …
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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
October 6, 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM
1.
A CALL TO ORDER
President Allen called the council meeting to order at 06:00 PM and asked Mr.
Jones to call the roll.
2.
ROLL CALL
The Mayor and all City Council members were present.
1.
George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams,
Todd Rauch
3.
INVOCATION
Mr. Strickland provided the invocation.
1.
Robert Strickland from Ferguson Chapel CME.
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Hampton and Ava led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.
Hampton Davis and Ava Chandler from Northside Intermediate School.
5.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
1.
Motion to Adopt the CM Agenda for 10-06-26.
MOTION TO ADOPT THE AGENDA: UNANIMOUS
RESULT:
Passed
MOVER:
Councilwoman Ward 2 Janataka Hughley-Holmes
SECONDER: Councilman Ward 4 - President Pro-Tem Chuck Beams
AYES:
Councilman Ward 1 - President Allen, Councilwoman Ward 2
Hughley-Holmes, Councilwoman Ward 3 Whatley, Councilman
Ward 4 - President Pro-Tem Beams, Councilman Ward 5 Rauch
NAYS:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
6.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
1.
Minutes from the 09-15-26 council meeting.
President Allen stated that a copy of the minutes had been previously received by
the council and asked for a motion to approve the minutes. Ms. Holmes made a
motion to approve. Mr. Rauch seconded the motio …
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA
5 yea
Willie Allen yea · Janataka Hughley-Holmes yea · Leigh Whatley yea · Chuck Beams yea · Todd Rauch yea
EXECUTIVE SESSION
5 yea
Willie Allen yea · Janataka Hughley-Holmes yea · Leigh Whatley yea · Chuck Beams yea · Todd Rauch yea
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 15:00
General
Planning Commission reviews The Mill development and Andrews Road rezoning
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding The Mill subdivision and a proposed travel center on Andrews Road. The meeting also includes final plat approvals for Yarbrough Hills and Executive Park Townhomes, and a conditional use request for self-storage on Samford Avenue.
- The Mill SD: Preliminary plat for 190 lots at 1st Avenue/2nd Avenue/24th Street
- The Mill PUD: Minor amendments to reduce setback requirements for porches and rear-loaded alleys
- Yarbrough Hills SD: Final plat approval for 69 lots on Yarbrough Drive
- Executive Park Townhomes SD: Final plat approval for 16 lots at 2003 Executive Park Drive
- Rezoning: 18.9 acres at 3000 block Andrews Road from M-2 to C-3 for a travel center
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CITY OF OPELIKA
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
September 22, 2026
TIME: 3:00 PM
I.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
II.
UPDATE ON PREVIOUS CASES
III.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
PLAT (Preliminary Only) and MINOR AMENDMENT TO MASTER
PLAN – Public Hearing
1.
The Mill SD, 190 lots, Spencer Cothran, Holland Homes LLC, authorized
representative for Opelika Mill Holdings LLC, property owner, 1st Avenue/2nd
Avenue/24th Street, PUD zone, 190 lots (183 lots residential uses, 6 open space
lots, 1 lot multi-purpose uses.)
2.
The Mill PUD Master Plan, Minor Amendments, 1st Avenue, Spencer Cothran,
a request to reduce property setback requirements for single-family homes and
townhomes with porches and accessed from a rear-loaded alley: Front Yards:
Reduce the minimum front setback from 10 feet for townhomes and 20 feet for
single-family homes to 5 feet for porches. Rear Yards: Reduce the minimum rear
setback from 20 feet for townhomes and single-family homes to 5 feet for
properties accessed from a rear loaded alley. Side Yard on Street Side: Reduce
the minimum side yard on street setback for single-family homes and townhomes
from 10 feet to 5 feet for porches.
B.
FINAL PLAT
3.
Yarbrough Hills SD, 69 lots, Yarbrough Drive, Woodson Harmon/Austin
Harmon, authorized representative for H&H Development Partners, LLC,
property owners, final approval.
4.
Executive Park Townhomes SD, 16 lots, 2003 Executive Park …
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
8 yea
Lucinda Cannon yea · Jay Walters yea · Ben Bugg yea · Sheldon Whittelsey yea · Tom Penton yea · Arturo Menefee yea · Eddie Smith yea · John Sweatman yea
ADJOURN
8 yea
Lucinda Cannon yea · Jay Walters yea · Ben Bugg yea · Sheldon Whittelsey yea · Tom Penton yea · Arturo Menefee yea · Eddie Smith yea · John Sweatman yea
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to vote on zoning rules for package stores and hemp stores
The Opelika City Council will hold public hearings and consider first readings of ordinances to regulate package stores and hemp stores, as well as amendments on short-term rental licensing and personnel policies. The consent agenda includes numerous routine items such as alcohol licenses, street closures, insurance contracts, and appointments.
- Public hearings on weed abatement assessments at 509 1st Avenue, 208 Cedar Creek, 1520 Clanton Street, and 1408 Magnolia Street
- First reading: amend zoning ordinance to regulate package stores in Opelika
- Second reading: amend zoning ordinance to regulate hemp stores in Opelika
- First reading: amend Chapter 14 on licensing and taxation of commercial, residential, and short-term rentals
- Resolution: approve annual excess loss insurance contract with Wellpoint
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✓ Decided: Opelika City Council approves zoning changes and senior center lease
The City Council approved an ordinance regulating hemp stores and authorized leasing a portion of 1103 Glenn St. to the Lee-Russell Council of Governments for a senior center. The council also approved several weed abatement assessments and various administrative resolutions via a consent agenda.
- Approved ordinance regulating hemp stores (Unanimous)
- Approved lease of 1103 Glenn St. for senior center (Unanimous)
- Approved weed abatement assessments for 509 1st Ave, 208 Cedar Creek, 1520 Clanton St, and 1408 Magnolia St (Unanimous)
- Approved alcohol license for King 426 Inc DBA King Mart (Unanimous)
- Approved street closures for Glow for Epilepsy, Foundry UMC Movie Night, and Christmas Parade (Unanimous)
- Approved emergency repairs for Eastside Water Waste Treatment Plant (Unanimous)
- Appointed Mark Ennis and Raymond Williams to Board of Adjustments & Appeals (Unanimous)
- Approved ROW Encroachment Agreement for Medical Arts Parking on 1st Avenue (4-0)
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CITY OF OPELIKA
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
September 15, 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM
1.
A CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
1.
George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams,
Todd Rauch
3.
INVOCATION
1.
Tim Kurtaneck from Christ our Redeemer Seminary.
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1.
Alayia Edwards and Emmet Haddock from Southview Primary School.
5.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
1.
Motion to Adopt the CM Agenda for 09-15-26.
6.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
1.
Minutes from the 09-01-26 council meeting.
7.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8.
MAYOR COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS
1.
City's Financial Summary Report for August 2026.
2.
August 2026 Monthly Building Summary Report.
3.
Recognize Character Council Citizen of Excellent Character.
9.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
(Limit comments to 3 minutes or less)
1.
Public Hearing - Weed Abatement Assessment - 509 1st Avenue.
2.
Public Hearing - Weed Abatement Assessment - 208 Cedar Creek.
3.
Public Hearing - Weed Abatement Assessment - 1520 Clanton Street.
4.
Public Hearing - Weed Abatement Assessment - 1408 Magnolia Street.
5.
Public Hearing - Amend the Text of the Zoning Ordinance: Regulation of
Package Stores in Opelika.
10.
AGENDA-RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS
(Limit comments to 3 minutes or less)
11.
CONSENT AGENDA
1.
General Business: Request Alcohol License - King …
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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
September 15, 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM
1.
A CALL TO ORDER
President Allen called the council meeting to order at 06:04 pm and asked Mr.
Jones to call the roll.
2.
ROLL CALL
The Mayor and all City Council members were present.
1.
George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams,
Todd Rauch
3.
INVOCATION
Mr. Kurtaneck provided the invocation.
1.
Tim Kurtaneck from Christ our Redeemer Seminary.
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Emmet led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.
Alayia Edwards and Emmet Haddock from Southview Primary School.
5.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
President Allen asked if any council member would like to add to or remove an
item from the preliminary agenda. Mr. Rauch made a motion to remove Consent
Agenda Item #9, that was discussed in the work session, from the preliminary
agenda. Ms. Whatley seconded the motion. There was no discussion and the
following vote was recorded:
MOTION TO REMOVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM #9 FROM THE
PRELIMINARY AGENDA: 3 TO 1
RESULT:
Passed
MOVER:
Councilman Ward 5 Todd Rauch
SECONDER: Councilwoman Ward 3 Leigh Whatley
AYES:
Councilwoman Ward 2 Hughley-Holmes, Councilwoman Ward 3
Whatley, Councilman Ward 5 Rauch
NAYS:
Councilman Ward 1 - President Allen
ABSTAIN:
Councilman Ward 4 - President Pro-Tem Chuck Beams
1.
Motion to Adopt the CM Agenda for 09-15-26. …
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
3 yea · 1 nay · 1 abstain
Janataka Hughley-Holmes yea · Leigh Whatley yea · Todd Rauch yea · Willie Allen nay · Chuck Beams abstain
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
Council to review employee clinic services agreement with Symbol Health Solutions
The Opelika City Council is holding a worksession to review agenda items ahead of its regular meeting. The main substantive item is a resolution for an Employee Clinic Services Agreement with Symbol Health Solutions, presented by Human Resources. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering call to order, presentations, general updates, and discussion of the upcoming council meeting agenda.
- Resolution: Employee Clinic Services Agreement with Symbol Health Solutions (HR)
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✓ Decided: Opelika council reviews employee clinic services agreement in work session
The Opelika City Council held a work session on September 15, 2026, with the Mayor and all council members present. The only substantive item was a presentation of a resolution for an Employee Clinic Services Agreement with Symbol Health Solutions, presented by Brian Weiss, with questions answered by Mr. Weiss, Mr. Motley, and Mayor Smith. No votes or decisions were recorded; the session was discussion only and ended at 6:04 pm.
300 Martin Luther King Blvd, Opelika
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CITY OF OPELIKA
CITY COUNCIL
WORKSESSION MEETING AGENDA
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
September 15, 2026
TIME: 5:30 PM
1.
A CALL TO ORDER
1.
George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams,
Todd Rauch
2.
PRESENTATIONS
3.
RESOLUTIONS
1.
Employee Clinic Services Agreement with Symbol Health Solutions - HR.
4.
ORDINANCES
5.
GENERAL UPDATES
6.
REVIEW/DISCUSS CURRENT COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
1.
Discussion of Consent Agenda or Regular Agenda Items.
7.
GENERAL / DISCUSSION
8.
END OF WORK SESSION
“In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Opelika will make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator 72 hours prior to the meeting at
(334)705-5130.”
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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
September 15, 2026
TIME: 5:30 PM
1.
A CALL TO ORDER
President Allen called the work session to order at 05:30 pm.
1.
George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams,
Todd Rauch
The Mayor and all City Council members were present.
2.
PRESENTATIONS
3.
RESOLUTIONS
1.
Employee Clinic Services Agreement with Symbol Health Solutions - HR.
Brian Weiss presented the resolution. The City Council asked questions. Mr.
Weiss, Mr. Motley and Mayor Smith all answered questions and explained the
agreement in detail.
4.
ORDINANCES
5.
GENERAL UPDATES
6.
REVIEW/DISCUSS CURRENT COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
1.
Discussion of Consent Agenda or Regular Agenda Items.
None.
7.
GENERAL / DISCUSSION
8.
END OF WORK SESSION
The work session ended at 06:04 pm.
Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 16:30
General
Historic Preservation Commission to review two COAs, including new facade
The Opelika Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, conduct public hearings, and review two Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) for properties in historic districts. The commission will also receive enforcement and staff reports and set the next meeting date.
- 206 S. 8th St: COA for new front facade in Downtown Historic District (applicant: Sirco, Inc.)
- 1008 3rd Ave: COA for carport, pool, covered patio, and outbuildings in Northside Historic District (applicants: Warren & Tanya Stiles)
- Approval of August 13, 2026 minutes
- Enforcement report and staff report
- Next meeting scheduled for October 8, 2026
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300 MLK Boulevard, Opelika
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CITY OF OPELIKA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
September 10, 2026
TIME: 4:30 PM
1.
A CALL TO ORDER
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.
Approve August 13, 2026 minutes
3.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
(Limit comments to 3 minutes or less)
4.
OLD BUSINESS
5.
NEW BUSINESS
2.
206 S. 8th St: Downtown Historic District
COA: New Front Facade
Applicant: Sirco, Inc.
3.
1008 3rd Ave: Northside Historic District
COA: Carport, Pool, Covered Patio, Outbuildings
Applicant: Warren & Tanya Stiles
6.
OTHER BUSINESS
4.
Enforcement Report
5.
Staff Report
6.
Next meeting DATE
1.
Next Meeting October 8, 2026
7.
ADJOURN
“In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Opelika will make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator 72 hours prior to the meeting at
(334)705-5130.”
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [Approve]
12 yea
Aaron Bushey yea · Mike Buckalew yea · Debbie Purves yea · Aaron Kovak yea · Linda Lanz yea · Rush Denson yea · Aaron Bushey yea · Mike Buckalew yea · Debbie Purves yea · Mark Grantham yea · Linda Lanz yea · Rush Denson yea
ADJOURN
6 yea
Aaron Bushey yea · Mike Buckalew yea · Debbie Purves yea · Aaron Kovak yea · Linda Lanz yea · Rush Denson yea
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 09:00
General
Zoning Board considers setback and lot variances for 505 Avenue D
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will review a request for multiple variances at 505 Avenue D. The request involves changes to setback, lot area, and lot width requirements for three specific lots.
- Variance request for 505 Avenue D (R-4 zoning district)
- Three setback variances for Lots 3-A-1 and 3-A-2
- Three lot area variances for Lots 3-A-1, 3-A-2, and 3-B
- Two minimum lot width variances for Lots 3-A-1 and 3-A-2
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300 Martin Luther King Blvd., Opelika
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CITY OF OPELIKA
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
September 8, 2026
TIME: 9:00 AM
A.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B.
VARIANCE
1.
Andrew Wall, representative for Thomas Allen, property owner, 505 Avenue D,
R-4 zoning district. Requesting three setback variances, three lot area variances,
and two minimum lot width variances for three lots:
Setback Variances
Lot 3-A-1: Side Yard, 3' variance from the minimum 10' side yard
requirement.
Lot 3-A-2: Side Yard, 2.5' variance from the minimum 10' side yard
requirement.
Lot Area Variances
Lot 3-A-1: 907 square foot variance from the minimum 7,500 sf lot area,
Lot 3-A-2: 1,451 square foot variance from the minimum 7,500 sf lot area,
Lot 3-B: 2,971 square foot variance from the minimum 7,500 sf lot area
Lot Width Variances:
Lot 3-A-1: 3.53' variance from the minimum 60-foot lot width requirement.
Lot 3-A-2: 18.23' variance from the minimum 60-foot lot width requirement.
“In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Opelika will make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator 72 hours prior to the meeting at
(334)705-5130.”
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6 yea
Brandon Hilyer yea · Micah Melnick yea · Raven Harvis yea · Monty Newport yea · Wilbert Payne yea · Chris Anthony yea
ADJOURN
6 yea
Brandon Hilyer yea · Micah Melnick yea · Raven Harvis yea · Monty Newport yea · Wilbert Payne yea · Chris Anthony yea
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
Opelika City Council holds worksession on September 1, 2026
The City Council will hold a worksession meeting to hear presentations and review upcoming agenda items. The session includes presentations from Created With Purpose and Project Pulmonary.
- Presentation by Dr. Valarie Thomas of Created With Purpose
- Presentation by Jaiden Bloodworth of Project Pulmonary regarding a Hydration Drive
- Review of Consent Agenda or Regular Agenda Items
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✓ Decided: Council work session held; no votes or decisions taken
The Opelika City Council held a work session on September 1, 2026, with all members present. The session included presentations from Dr. Valarie Thomas (Created With Purpose) and Jaiden Bloodworth (Project Pulmonary), and Mayor Smith announced nominations to the Historic Preservation Commission. No resolutions, ordinances, or agenda items were discussed, and no votes or formal decisions were made.
300 Martin Luther King Blvd, Opelika
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CITY OF OPELIKA
CITY COUNCIL
WORKSESSION MEETING AGENDA
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
September 1, 2026
TIME: 5:30 PM
1.
A CALL TO ORDER
1.
George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams,
Todd Rauch
2.
PRESENTATIONS
1.
Created With Purpose - Dr. Valarie Thomas.
2.
Hydration Drive - Jaiden Bloodworth, President of Project Pulmonary.
3.
RESOLUTIONS
4.
ORDINANCES
5.
GENERAL UPDATES
6.
REVIEW/DISCUSS CURRENT COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
1.
Discussion of Consent Agenda or Regular Agenda Items.
7.
GENERAL / DISCUSSION
8.
END OF WORK SESSION
“In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Opelika will make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator 72 hours prior to the meeting at
(334)705-5130.”
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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
September 1, 2026
TIME: 5:30 PM
1.
A CALL TO ORDER
President Allen called the work session to order at 05:30 pm.
1.
George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams,
Todd Rauch
The Mayor and all City Council members were present.
2.
PRESENTATIONS
1.
Created With Purpose - Dr. Valarie Thomas.
Dr. Thomas gave the presentation.
2.
Hydration Drive - Jaiden Bloodworth, President of Project Pulmonary.
Opelika Fire Chief Shane Boyd introduced Jaiden and he gave his presentation.
3.
RESOLUTIONS
4.
ORDINANCES
5.
GENERAL UPDATES
Mayor Smith announced his nominations to the Historic Preservation
Commission.
6.
REVIEW/DISCUSS CURRENT COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
1.
Discussion of Consent Agenda or Regular Agenda Items.
None.
7.
GENERAL / DISCUSSION
8.
END OF WORK SESSION
The work session ended at 05:47 pm.
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Opelika City Council to discuss FY 2027 budget and hemp store zoning
The City Council will consider the FY 2027 city budget and a first reading of an ordinance to regulate hemp stores. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding weed abatement assessments and a business license revocation.
- Approval of FY 2027 City Budget
- Zoning ordinance amendment for hemp store regulation
- Public hearings for weed abatement at 403 W. E. Morton Avenue and 510 India Road
- Revocation of business license at 501 Geneva Street, STE 3 & 4
- Street closure requests for downtown events in October and November
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✓ Decided: Opelika City Council approves business license revocation and FY 2027 budget
The Council approved the revocation of a business license at 510 Geneva Street, STE 3 & 4. They also passed the FY 2027 city budget and several weed abatement assessments via the consent agenda and resolutions.
- Approved revocation of business license at 510 Geneva Street, STE 3 & 4 (unanimous)
- Approved FY 2027 City Budget (unanimous consent)
- Approved weed abatement assessment for 403 W. E. Morton Avenue (unanimous)
- Approved weed abatement assessment for 510 India Road (unanimous)
- Reappointed Linda Lanz to the Historic Preservation Commission (unanimous consent)
- Reappointed Rush Denson to the Historic Preservation Commission (unanimous consent)
- Approved Sharp Street Extension bid (unanimous consent)
- Approved street closures for Railyard Concert, National Night Out, and Fall Festival (unanimous consent)
300 Martin Luther King Blvd, Opelika
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CITY OF OPELIKA
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
September 1, 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM
1.
A CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
1.
George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams,
Todd Rauch
3.
INVOCATION
1.
Tim Kurtaneck from Christ our Redeemer Seminary.
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1.
Banks Grantham and Eliza Tapley from Southview Primary School.
5.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
1.
Motion to Adopt the CM Agenda for 09-01-26.
6.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
1.
Minutes from the 08-18-26 council meeting.
7.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8.
MAYOR COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS
1.
Mayor's Nominations for Historic Preservation Commission Appointments.
9.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
(Limit comments to 3 minutes or less)
1.
Public Hearing - Revocation of Business License at 501 Geneva Street, STE 3 &
4.
2.
Public Hearing - Weed Abatement Assessment - 403 W. E. Morton Avenue.
3.
Public Hearing - Weed Abatement Assessment - 510 India Road.
4.
Public Hearing - Amend the Text of the Zoning Ordinance: Regulation of Hemp
Stores in Opelika.
10.
AGENDA-RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS
(Limit comments to 3 minutes or less)
11.
CONSENT AGENDA
1.
General Business: Request Downtown Street Closure - Concert at the Railyard
on 10-02-26.
2.
General Business: Request Downtown Street Closure - National Night Out
Event on 10-06-26.
3.
Genera …
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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
September 1, 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM
1.
A CALL TO ORDER
President Allen called the council meeting to order at 06:00 pm and asked Mr.
Jones to call the roll.
2.
ROLL CALL
The Mayor and all City Council members were present.
1.
George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams,
Todd Rauch
3.
INVOCATION
Mr. Kurtaneck provided the invocation.
1.
Tim Kurtaneck from Christ our Redeemer Seminary.
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Banks led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.
Banks Grantham and Eliza Tapley from Southview Primary School.
5.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
MOTION TO ADOPT THE AGENDA: UNANIMOUS
RESULT:
Passed
MOVER:
Councilwoman Ward 2 Janataka Hughley-Holmes
SECONDER: Councilman Ward 4 - President Pro-Tem Chuck Beams
AYES:
Councilman Ward 1 - President Allen, Councilwoman Ward 2
Hughley-Holmes, Councilwoman Ward 3 Whatley, Councilman
Ward 4 - President Pro-Tem Beams, Councilman Ward 5 Rauch
NAYS:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
1.
Motion to Adopt the CM Agenda for 09-01-26.
6.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
President Allen stated that a copy of the minutes had been previously received by
the council and asked for a motion to approve the minutes. Mr. Beams made a
motion to approve. Ms. Holmes seconded the motion. President Allen then asked
if there were any additions, deleti …
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
5 yea
Willie Allen yea · Janataka Hughley-Holmes yea · Leigh Whatley yea · Chuck Beams yea · Todd Rauch yea
CONSENT AGENDA
5 yea
Willie Allen yea · Janataka Hughley-Holmes yea · Leigh Whatley yea · Chuck Beams yea · Todd Rauch yea
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 15:00
General
Planning Commission to consider 7-lot subdivision, conditional uses, and street renaming
The Opelika Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a preliminary and final plat for a 7-lot subdivision on Lee Road 266, three conditional use requests (a women's clothing store with alcohol sales, an after-school daycare, and two extensions for apartment/townhome projects), and a proposal to rename Maple Street to Erick Strickland Avenue.
- McKemie Corners First Addition: 7-lot subdivision on Lee Road 266 (Hare Engineering)
- Conditional use: women's clothing store (Soco House) with alcohol at 110 S 8th Street
- Conditional use: after-school daycare on 13,262 sq ft lot at 301 S 4th Street
- CU extension: Society Hill Apartments at 2900 Society Hill Road (one year or until August 2027)
- CU extension: Executive Park Townhomes at 2003 Executive Park Drive (one year or until August 2027)
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✓ Decided: Opelika Planning Commission approves 7-lot subdivision, 3 conditional uses
The Opelika Planning Commission approved preliminary and final plat for McKemie Corners First Addition, a 7-lot residential subdivision on Lee Road 266, and granted conditional use approvals for a clothing store with alcohol service (SoCo House), an after-school daycare center, and extensions for two apartment/townhome developments. All votes were unanimous (6-0). A proposal to rename Maple Avenue was withdrawn by the city.
- Approved preliminary and final plat for McKemie Corners First Addition, 7 lots on Lee Road 266 (6-0)
- Approved conditional use for SoCo House clothing store with accessory alcohol service at 110 S 8th St (6-0)
- Approved conditional use for after-school daycare at 301 S 4th St (6-0)
- Approved 12-month conditional use extension for Society Hill Apartments (265 units) (6-0)
- Approved 12-month conditional use extension for Executive Park Townhomes (16 units) (6-0)
- Withdrawn: Rename Maple Avenue to Erick Strickland Court
300 Martin Luther King Blvd., Opelika
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CITY OF OPELIKA
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
August 25, 2026
TIME: 3:00 PM
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
II. UPDATE ON PREVIOUS CASES
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. PRELIMINARY AND FINAL - Public Hearing
1. McKemie Corners First Addition "Division of Lot 1" SD, 7 lots, Lee Road 266 in
the Planning Jurisdiction, Hare Engineering, P/F Approval
B. CONDITIONAL USE – Public Hearing
2. Colby McConnell, authorized representative for CJCF, LLC, property owner, 110
S 8th Street, C-1 zone, woman's clothing store (Soco House) and alcohol
available while shopping.
3. Jacqueline Holloway, authorized representative for Hardena Todd, property
owner, 301 S 4th Street, C-2 zone, 13,262 square foot lot, after-school daycare
center.
C. CONDITIONAL USE EXTENSION — Public Hearing
4. Foresite Group, LLC, authorized representative for Opelika 26, LLC, property
owner, 2900 Society Hill Road, C-2 zoning district, Society Hill Apartments.
CU extension for one year or until August 2027 PC meeting.
5.
William D. Brady, authorized representative for SB Homes, LLC, property
owner, 2003 Executive Park Drive, PUD zoning district, Executive Park
Townhomes. CU extension for one year or until August 2027.
D. OTHER BUSINESS
6. Rename Maple Street to Erick Strickland Avenue
“In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Opelika will make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If y …
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PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
August 25, 2026
TIME: 3:00 PM
I.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City of Opelika Planning Commission held its regular monthly meeting August 25, 2026 in
the Meeting Chambers, located at the Opelika Municipal Court. Certified letters have been
mailed to all adjacent property owners for related issues.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Eddie Smith, Councilwoman Leigh Whatley, Mr. Sheldon
Whittelsey, Mr. Ben Bugg, Mr. Tom Penton, and Mr. Jay Walters,
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chair Lucinda Cannon, Dr. Arturo Menefee, and Mr. John Sweatman.
STAFF PRESENT: Mr. Matt Mosley, Planning Director
Mr. Martin Ogren, Assistant Planning Director
Mr. Jonathan I. Smith, Principal Planner
Mrs. Rachel Dennis, Planner
Ms. Dana Gafford, Planning and Zoning Technician
Mr. Scott Parker, City Engineer
Mr. Robbie Treese, City Attorney
Mr. Mosley welcomed everyone to the meeting and noted that both the Chair and Vice-Chair
were absent. He opened nominations for Chair Pro-tem.
Nomination of Mayor Smith to act as Chair Pro-tem due to absence of Chair Cannon and
Vice Chair Sweatman
RESULT:
Passed
MOVER:
Jay Walters
SECONDER:
Sheldon Whittelsey
AYES:
Walters, Bugg, Whittelsey, Penton, Mayor Smith, Councilwoman Ward 3
Whatley
NAYS:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Smith called the meeting to order at 3:00 pm
Mayor Smith assumed control of the meeting.
Approval of Planning Commission Minutes Aug …
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [Approve]
12 yea
Jay Walters yea · Ben Bugg yea · Sheldon Whittelsey yea · Tom Penton yea · Eddie Smith yea · Leigh Whatley yea · Jay Walters yea · Ben Bugg yea · Sheldon Whittelsey yea · Tom Penton yea · Eddie Smith yea · Leigh Whatley yea
ADJOURN
6 yea
Jay Walters yea · Ben Bugg yea · Sheldon Whittelsey yea · Tom Penton yea · Eddie Smith yea · Leigh Whatley yea
[context] Nomination of Mayor Smith to act as Chair Pro-tem due to absence of Chair Cannon and Vice Chair Sweatman RESULT: Passed MOVER: Jay Walters SECONDER: Sheldon Whittelsey
5 yea
Walters yea · Bugg yea · Whittelsey yea · Penton yea · Smith yea
[context] Approval of Planning Commission Minutes August 25, 2026 RESULT: Passed MOVER: Jay Walters SECONDER: Sheldon Whittelsey
5 yea
Walters yea · Bugg yea · Whittelsey yea · Penton yea · Smith yea
Motion to grant preliminary and final plat approval with staff recommendations RESULT: Passed MOVER: Tom Penton SECONDER: Sheldon Whittelsey
5 yea
Walters yea · Bugg yea · Whittelsey yea · Penton yea · Smith yea
Motion to grant conditional use approval with staff recommendations RESULT: Passed MOVER: Jay Walters SECONDER: Councilwoman Ward 3 Leigh Whatley
5 yea
Walters yea · Bugg yea · Whittelsey yea · Penton yea · Smith yea
Motion to grant conditional use approval with staff recommendations RESULT: Passed MOVER: Tom Penton SECONDER: Ben Bugg
5 yea
Walters yea · Bugg yea · Whittelsey yea · Penton yea · Smith yea
Motion to grant conditional use extension for 12 months with staff recommendations. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Jay Walters SECONDER: Sheldon Whittelsey
5 yea
Walters yea · Bugg yea · Whittelsey yea · Penton yea · Smith yea
Motion to grant conditional use extension for 12 months with staff recommendations. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Tom Penton SECONDER: Ben Bugg
5 yea
Walters yea · Bugg yea · Whittelsey yea · Penton yea · Smith yea
Motion to adjourn at 3:24 p.m. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Sheldon Whittelsey SECONDER: Jay Walters
5 yea
Walters yea · Bugg yea · Whittelsey yea · Penton yea · Smith yea
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 18:00
General
Opelika Public Library, Opelika
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 17:45
City Council
Council to review resurfacing change order and ADA contract renewal
The Opelika City Council is holding a worksession to review items for the upcoming regular meeting. The agenda includes two resolutions: approving Change Order #1 to the 2026 City Wide Resurfacing Contract and approving a contract renewal for the City-Wide ADA Improvements Project. No ordinances or presentations are listed, and the rest of the agenda is procedural discussion of the consent agenda and general updates.
- Approve Change Order #1 to the 2026 City Wide Resurfacing Contract - ENG.
- Approve Contract Renewal for the City-Wide ADA Improvements Project - ENG.
- Review/discuss current council meeting agenda, including consent vs. regular agenda items.
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✓ Decided: Council reviews resurfacing change order and ADA contract renewal
The Opelika City Council held a work session on August 18, 2026, where they reviewed two resolutions: a change order for the 2026 City Wide Resurfacing Contract and a contract renewal for the City-Wide ADA Improvements Project. No formal votes were taken; the items were presented for discussion. The mayor noted the proposed FY2027 budget was available for council questions, and a request was made to consider a second reading of Ordinance #2.
- Reviewed Change Order #1 to 2026 City Wide Resurfacing Contract (no vote)
- Reviewed Contract Renewal for City-Wide ADA Improvements Project (no vote)
- Discussed FY2027 budget availability
- Discussed possible second reading of Ordinance #2
300 Martin Luther King Blvd, Opelika
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CITY OF OPELIKA
CITY COUNCIL
WORKSESSION MEETING AGENDA
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
August 18, 2026
TIME: 5:45 PM
1.
A CALL TO ORDER
1.
George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams,
Todd Rauch
2.
PRESENTATIONS
3.
RESOLUTIONS
1.
Approve Change Order #1 to the 2026 City Wide Resurfacing Contract - ENG.
2.
Approve Contract Renewal for the City-Wide ADA Improvements Project -
ENG.
4.
ORDINANCES
5.
GENERAL UPDATES
6.
REVIEW/DISCUSS CURRENT COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
1.
Discussion of Consent Agenda or Regular Agenda Items.
7.
GENERAL / DISCUSSION
8.
END OF WORK SESSION
“In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Opelika will make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator 72 hours prior to the meeting at
(334)705-5130.”
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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
August 18, 2026
TIME: 5:45 PM
1.
A CALL TO ORDER
President Allen called the work session to order at 05:45 pm.
1.
George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams,
Todd Rauch
The Mayor and all City Council members were present.
2.
PRESENTATIONS
3.
RESOLUTIONS
1.
Approve Change Order #1 to the 2026 City Wide Resurfacing Contract - ENG.
Mr. Parker presented the resolution.
2.
Approve Contract Renewal for the City-Wide ADA Improvements Project -
ENG.
Mr. Parker presented the resolution.
4.
ORDINANCES
5.
GENERAL UPDATES
Mayor Smith stated that the proposed FY2027 budget had been provided to the
council and if they had any questions about it, contact Cindy Boyd, Mr, Motley
or himself about it.
6.
REVIEW/DISCUSS CURRENT COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
1.
Discussion of Consent Agenda or Regular Agenda Items.
Mr. Jones asked the council to consider suspending the rules to have a second
reading on Ordinance #2.
7.
GENERAL / DISCUSSION
8.
END OF WORK SESSION
The work session ended at 05:53 pm.
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to revoke business license at 3040 Capps Way
The Opelika City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on revoking a business license at 3040 Capps Way. They will also consider several resolutions, including purchases, contract renewals, and appointments, plus two ordinances on a street rename and school zone speed limits.
- Public hearing and resolution to revoke business license at 3040 Capps Way
- Resolution to purchase a 2027 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71
- Resolution to approve change order #1 to the 2026 City Wide Resurfacing Contract
- Ordinance to rename JoAnn Drive to Faith Way (2nd reading)
- Ordinance to amend school zone speed limit time for Fox Run School (1st reading)
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✓ Decided: Council revokes business license at 3040 Capps Way after amendment
The council held a due process public hearing and then voted to revoke the business license at 3040 Capps Way, after amending the resolution to remove any mention of the alcohol license. The motion to table the item failed 3-2, and the amended resolution passed unanimously. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including alcohol licenses, a street renaming, and a school zone speed limit change.
- Revoked business license at 3040 Capps Way (unanimous, after amendment)
- Motion to table license revocation failed (3-2)
- Approved alcohol license for Korean BBQ And Hot Pot (unanimous)
- Approved alcohol license for King Mart Liquor (unanimous)
- Approved annual Life Chain event on 10-04-26 (unanimous)
- Approved surplus property disposal resolution (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of 2027 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 (unanimous)
- Renamed JoAnn Drive to Faith Way (unanimous)
300 Martin Luther King Blvd, Opelika
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CITY OF OPELIKA
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
August 18, 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM
1.
A CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
1.
George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams,
Todd Rauch
3.
INVOCATION
1.
Jarel Fryer from Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church.
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1.
Russell A. Jones, MMC - City Clerk.
5.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
1.
Motion to Adopt the CM Agenda for 08-18-26.
6.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
1.
Minutes from the 08-04-26 council meeting.
7.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8.
MAYOR COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS
1.
City's Financial Summary Report for July 2026.
2.
July 2026 Monthly Building Summary Report.
3.
Recognize the 20 Under Forty Class for 2026-2027.
4.
Recognize Character Council Citizen of Excellent Character.
9.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
(Limit comments to 3 minutes or less)
1.
Public Hearing - Revocation of Business License at 3040 Capps Way.
10.
AGENDA-RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS
(Limit comments to 3 minutes or less)
11.
CONSENT AGENDA
1.
General Business: Request Alcohol License - A Joo, LLC. DBA Korean BBQ
And Hot Pot - Restaurant Retail Liquor.
2.
General Business: Request Alcohol License - King426, Inc. DBA King Mart
Liquor - Lounge Retail Liquor Class 2 (Package Store).
3.
General Business: Request for Annual Life Chain Event on 10-04-26.
4.
Resolu …
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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
August 18, 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM
1.
A CALL TO ORDER
President Allen called the council meeting to order at 06:00 pm and asked Mr.
Jones to call the roll.
2.
ROLL CALL
The Mayor and all City Council members were present.
1.
George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams,
Todd Rauch
3.
INVOCATION
Mr. Fryer provided the invocation.
1.
Jarel Fryer from Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church.
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mr. Jones led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.
Russell A. Jones, MMC - City Clerk.
5.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
1.
Motion to Adopt the CM Agenda for 08-18-26.
MOTION TO ADOPT THE AGENDA: UNANIMOUS
RESULT:
Passed
MOVER:
Councilwoman Ward 2 Janataka Hughley-Holmes
SECONDER: Councilman Ward 4 - President Pro-Tem Chuck Beams
AYES:
Councilman Ward 1 - President Allen, Councilwoman Ward 2
Hughley-Holmes, Councilwoman Ward 3 Whatley, Councilman
Ward 4 - President Pro-Tem Beams, Councilman Ward 5 Rauch
NAYS:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
6.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
1.
Minutes from the 08-04-26 council meeting.
President Allen stated that a copy of the minutes had been previously received by
the council and asked for a motion to approve the minutes. Mr. Rauch made a
motion to approve. Ms. Whatley seconded the motion. President Allen then ask …
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CONSENT AGENDA
5 yea
Willie Allen yea · Janataka Hughley-Holmes yea · Leigh Whatley yea · Chuck Beams yea · Todd Rauch yea
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 16:30
General
Historic Preservation Commission to review 5 certificate of appropriateness applications
The Opelika Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to review five Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) applications for changes to properties in historic districts. The commission will also approve the minutes from the July 9, 2026 meeting and receive enforcement and staff reports. The next meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2026.
- 314 N. 11th St: COA for porte cochere and curb wall (applicant David McClintoc)
- 609 Geneva St: COA for rear addition, parking, side door, outdoor seating (applicant Kevin Lyons)
- 904 5th Ave: COA to expand front porch and add lighting (applicants Clay and Jennifer Harper)
- 408 Geneva St: COA to rebuild structure and add parking (applicant John Marsh)
- 601 S. Railroad Ave: COA for signage, landscaping, and parking (applicant Jake Whaley)
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✓ Decided: Commission approves five historic district COAs
The Opelika Historic Preservation Commission approved all five certificates of appropriateness (COAs) on the agenda, covering projects at 314 N. 11th St., 609 Geneva St., 904 5th Ave., 409 Geneva St., and 601 S. Railroad Ave. Each approval included conditions such as staff recommendations, ZBA variances, or return visits for material samples. The meeting also included approval of the July 9, 2026 minutes and an enforcement report on downtown maintenance.
- Approved COA for porte cochere and curb wall at 314 N. 11th St. (all approved)
- Approved COA for rear addition, parking, side door, outdoor seating at 609 Geneva St. (all approved)
- Approved COA for front porch expansion and lighting at 904 5th Ave., with condition to return with stone sample (all approved)
- Approved COA for rebuild structure and parking at 409 Geneva St., with condition for rear porch columns to match front (all approved)
- Approved COA for signage, landscaping, and parking at 601 S. Railroad Ave. (all approved)
- Approved July 9, 2026 minutes (all approved)
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CITY OF OPELIKA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
August 13, 2026
TIME: 4:30 PM
1.
A CALL TO ORDER
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.
Approve July 9, 2026 minutes
3.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
(Limit comments to 3 minutes or less)
4.
OLD BUSINESS
5.
NEW BUSINESS
2.
314 N. 11th St: Northside Historic District
COA: Porte Cochere and Curb Wall
Application: David McClintoc
3.
609 Geneva St: Geneva Historic District
COA: Rear Addition, Parking, Side Door, Outdoor Seating
Applicant: Kevin Lyons
4.
904 5th Ave: Northside Historic District
COA: Expand Front Porch, Lighting
Applicant: Clay and Jennifer Harper
5.
408 Geneva St: Geneva Historic District
COA: Rebuild Structure, Parking
Applicant: John Marsh
6.
601 S. Railroad Ave: Downtown Historic District
COA: Signage, Landscaping, Parking
Applicant: Jake Whaley
6.
OTHER BUSINESS
7.
Enforcement Report
8.
Staff Report
9.
Next meeting DATE
1.
Next meeting September 10, 2026
7.
ADJOURN
“In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Opelika will make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator 72 hours prior to the meeting at
(334)705-5130.”
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MINUTES
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
August 13, 2026
TIME: 4:30 PM
1.
A CALL TO ORDER
Rush Denson called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.
Approve July 9, 2026 minutes
A motion was made by Debbie Purves to approve the July 9, 2026 minutes.
The motion was seconded by Aaron Bushey. All approved.
3.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
(Limit comments to 3 minutes or less)
Rush Denson opened the floor for public comments. There were none.
4.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business to discuss.
5.
NEW BUSINESS
2.
314 N. 11th St: Northside Historic District
COA: Porte Cochere and Curb Wall
Application: David McClintoc
Agenda Item #: 1
Meeting Date: 08/13/2026
Action Requested: COA: Porte Conchere and Curb Wall
Location of Property: 314 N. 11th St; Northside Historic District
Petitioner: David McClintoc
Resources:
C.1890. Two story, wood frame Victorian residence with hip with cross
gable roof of asphalt shingles, weatherboard siding, second floor façade
with 2/2 double hung sash windows, decorative gable, first floor façade
with off centered wood and glass door with sidelights and transom,
flanking 1/1 double hung sash windows, partial width porch with shed
roof, tapered columns, open rail balustrade. Contributing resource.
History: Applicant received a COA in June 2020 to restore windows, rebuild
front porch and wrap aroun …
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ADJOURN
6 yea
Aaron Bushey yea · Mike Buckalew yea · Debbie Purves yea · Aaron Kovak yea · Linda Lanz yea · Rush Denson yea
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 09:00
General
Zoning Board to consider side yard variance for 609 Geneva Street
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to approve previous minutes and review a variance request. A representative for Harlow Conci LLC is seeking a setback exception for a property on Geneva Street.
- Variance request for 609 Geneva Street: 2'3" side yard variance from the 10-foot minimum setback
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✓ Decided: Board approves side yard variance for 609 Geneva St restaurant
The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a side yard setback variance of up to 3 feet for a property at 609 Geneva Street, allowing an addition for a commercial kitchen as part of a proposed restaurant. The variance is subject to Historic Preservation Commission approval. The board also approved the minutes of the August 11, 2026 Planning Commission meeting.
- Approved side yard setback variance of up to 3 feet for 609 Geneva St (unanimous)
- Approved Planning Commission minutes of August 11, 2026 (unanimous)
300 Martin Luther King Blvd., Opelika
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CITY OF OPELIKA
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
August 11, 2026
TIME: 9:00 AM
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B. VARIANCE
1. Kevin Lyons, authorized representative for Harlow Conci LLC, property owner,
609 Geneva Street, C-2, GC-S zoning district, Requesting a 2'3" side yard
variance from the minimum 10-foot side yard setback.
“In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Opelika will make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator 72 hours prior to the meeting at
(334)705-5130.”
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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MINUTES
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
August 11, 2026
TIME: 9:00 AM
A.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Zoning Board of Adjustment held its regular monthly meeting on August 11, 2026 in the
Meeting Chambers, located at the Opelika Municipal Court. Certified letters have been mailed
to all adjacent property owners for related issues.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chair Brandon Hilyer, Mrs. Tipi Miller, Mrs. Raven Harvis, Mrs.
Micah Melnick, Mr. Chris Anthony, Mr. Monty Newport.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chair Wilbert Payne,
STAFF PRESENT:
Mr. Martin Ogren, Assistant Planning Director
Mrs. Rachel Dennis, Planner
Mr. Jonathan I. Smith, Principal Planner
Ms. Dana Gafford, Planning and Zoning Technician
CALL TO ORDER: Co-chair Brandon Hilyer called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m.
Approval of Planning Commission Minutes August 11, 2026
RESULT:
Passed
MOVER:
Position 7 Chris Anthony
SECONDER:
Position 4 Raven Harvis
AYES:
Position 1 Miller, Position 2 Hilyer, Position 3 Melnick, Position 4 Harvis,
Position 5 Newport, Position 7 Anthony
NAYS:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
B.
VARIANCE
1.
Kevin Lyons, authorized representative for Harlow Conci LLC, property owner,
609 Geneva Street, C-2, GC-S zoning district, Requesting a 2'3" side yard
variance from the minimum 10-foot side yard setback.
Mrs. Rachel Dennis presented a request from Kevin Lyons, representing Harlow County, LLC,
for a side yard setback variance for …
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6 yea
Tipi Miller yea · Brandon Hilyer yea · Micah Melnick yea · Raven Harvis yea · Monty Newport yea · Chris Anthony yea
ADJOURN
6 yea
Tipi Miller yea · Brandon Hilyer yea · Micah Melnick yea · Raven Harvis yea · Monty Newport yea · Chris Anthony yea
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 17:30
General
1001 SportsPlex Parkway, Opelika
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
Council to hold public hearing on revoking business licenses at 3040 Capps Way
The Opelika City Council will hold a future public hearing to consider revoking certain business licenses for a property located at 3040 Capps Way. This is the only substantive item listed for the worksession meeting, with no ordinances, resolutions, or major updates scheduled.
- Set Date of Public Hearing on Petition to Revoke Certain Business Licenses — 3040 Capps Way
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✓ Decided: Council sets public hearing on revoking business license at 3040 Capps Way
The council held a work session and set a date for a public hearing on a petition to revoke certain business licenses at 3040 Capps Way. They also discussed suspending rules for a second reading on Ordinance #1 and clarified that Consent Agenda item #8 is a renewal of current Ad Valorem taxes, not a new tax. No final votes were taken during this work session.
- Set date for public hearing on petition to revoke business licenses at 3040 Capps Way
- Discussed suspending rules for second reading of Ordinance #1 (no action taken)
- Clarified Consent Agenda item #8 as renewal of Ad Valorem taxes, not new tax
300 Martin Luther King Blvd, Opelika
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CITY OF OPELIKA
CITY COUNCIL
WORKSESSION MEETING AGENDA
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
August 4, 2026
TIME: 5:30 PM
1. A CALL TO ORDER
1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams,
Todd Rauch
2. PRESENTATIONS
3. RESOLUTIONS
1. Set Date of Public Hearing on Petition to Revoke Certain Business Licenses -
3040 Capps Way - REV.
4. ORDINANCES
5. GENERAL UPDATES
6. REVIEW/DISCUSS CURRENT COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
1. Discussion of Consent Agenda or Regular Agenda Items.
7. GENERAL / DISCUSSION
8. END OF WORK SESSION
“In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Opelika will make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator 72 hours prior to the meeting at
(334)705-5130.”
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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
August 4, 2026
TIME: 5:30 PM
1. A CALL TO ORDER
President Allen called the work session to order at 05:31 pm.
1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams,
Todd Rauch
Mayor Smith, President Allen, Ms. Holmes, Mr. Beams, and Mr. Rauch were
present. Ms. Whatley was absent.
2. PRESENTATIONS
3. RESOLUTIONS
1. Set Date of Public Hearing on Petition to Revoke Certain Business Licenses -
3040 Capps Way - REV.
Mr. Jones presented the resolution.
President Allen then asked Lisa Harrelson to present Consent Agenda items #9
and #10. Ms. Harrelson did so.
4. ORDINANCES
5. GENERAL UPDATES
6. REVIEW/DISCUSS CURRENT COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
1. Discussion of Consent Agenda or Regular Agenda Items.
Mr. Jones asked the council to consider suspending the rules to have a second
reading on Ordinance #1.
Mr. Jones also mentioned that Consent Agenda item #8 was not a new tax but a
renewal of current Ad Valorem taxes.
7. GENERAL / DISCUSSION
8. END OF WORK SESSION
The work session ended at 05:40 pm.
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Opelika City Council to consider tax levies and CDBG action plans
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding weed abatement assessments for six properties. The body is also deciding on the annual property tax levy and the CDBG PY2026 Budget and Annual Action Plan.
- Annual Authorization to Levy Tax on Property within Opelika
- CDBG PY2026 Budget & Annual Action Plan
- Special Use Permit request by Verizon Wireless at 900 Reeder Avenue
- Bid for two automated side loader garbage trucks
- Proposed school zone speed limit time changes for Opelika City Schools
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✓ Decided: Council approves school zone speed limit changes, renames JoAnn Drive
The Opelika City Council unanimously approved an ordinance amending school zone speed limit times for Opelika City Schools (Ordinance No. 024-26) at second reading. The council also introduced an ordinance to rename JoAnn Drive to Faith Way at first reading. All consent agenda items, including street closures, garbage truck purchases, and various resolutions, were approved unanimously. Six weed abatement assessments were also approved unanimously.
- Approved school zone speed limit time changes (Ordinance 024-26, unanimous)
- Introduced ordinance to rename JoAnn Drive to Faith Way (first reading)
- Approved consent agenda including 3 downtown street closures (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of 2 automated side loader garbage trucks (Resolution 155-26)
- Approved annual property tax levy authorization (Resolution 159-26)
- Approved Verizon Wireless special use permit at 900 Reeder Avenue (Resolution 162-26)
- Approved 6 weed abatement assessments (Resolutions 164-26 through 169-26)
- Appointed Jeff Neely to MPO Citizen Advisory Committee
300 Martin Luther King Blvd, Opelika
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CITY OF OPELIKA
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
August 4, 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM
1. A CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams,
Todd Rauch
3. INVOCATION
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1. Russell A. Jones, MMC - City Clerk.
5. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
1. Motion to Adopt the CM Agenda for 08-04-26.
6. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
1. Minutes from the 07-21-26 council meeting.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. MAYOR COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Limit comments to 3 minutes or less)
1. Public Hearing - Weed Abatement Assessment - 505 S 4th Street.
2. Public Hearing - Weed Abatement Assessment - 901 S 4th Street.
3. Public Hearing - Weed Abatement Assessment - 814 Donald Avenue.
4. Public Hearing - Weed Abatement Assessment - 710 Elizabeth Street.
5. Public Hearing - Weed Abatement Assessment - 1801 S Long Street.
6. Public Hearing - Weed Abatement Assessment - 202 Raintree Street.
10. AGENDA-RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limit comments to 3 minutes or less)
11. CONSENT AGENDA
1. General Business: Request Downtown Street Closure - Workout Anytime
Family Field Day on 10-03-26.
2. General Business: Request Downtown Street Closure - Annual "On The Tracks"
Event on 10-09-26.
3. General Business: Request Downtown Street Closure - Railyard Concert and
Villain's Ball on 10-31-26.
4. Bid: Two (2) Automated Si …
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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
August 4, 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM
1.
A CALL TO ORDER
President Allen called the council meeting to order at 06:00 pm and asked Mr.
Jones to call the roll.
2.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Smith, President Allen, Ms. Holmes, Mr. Beams, and Mr. Rauch were
present. Ms. Whatley was absent.
1.
George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams,
Todd Rauch
3.
INVOCATION
Mr. Fryer provided the invocation.
1.
Jarel Fryer from Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church.
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mr. Jones led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.
Russell A. Jones, MMC - City Clerk.
5.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
1.
Motion to Adopt the CM Agenda for 08-04-26.
MOTION TO ADOPT THE AGENDA: UNANIMOUS
RESULT:
Passed
MOVER:
Councilwoman Ward 2 Janataka Hughley-Holmes
SECONDER: Councilman Ward 4 - President Pro-Tem Chuck Beams
AYES:
Councilman Ward 1 - President Allen, Councilwoman Ward 2
Hughley-Holmes, Councilman Ward 4 - President Pro-Tem
Beams, Councilman Ward 5 Rauch
NAYS:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
6.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
1.
Minutes from the 07-21-26 council meeting.
President Allen stated that a copy of the minutes had been previously received by
the council and asked for a motion to approve the minutes. Mr. Rauch made a
motion to approve. Ms. Holmes seconded the motion. Pr …
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CONSENT AGENDA
4 yea
Willie Allen yea · Janataka Hughley-Holmes yea · Chuck Beams yea · Todd Rauch yea
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 15:00
General
Planning Commission to consider zoning amendments for alcohol and hemp/CBD uses
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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✓ Decided: Opelika Planning Commission advances alcohol, hemp and warehouse items to City Council
The Opelika Planning Commission met July 28, 2026 and approved the June 23, 2026 minutes. It granted conditional use approval for a roughly 12,081-square-foot office/warehouse building at 1108 Walker Gray Court, including a 20-foot reduction of the required 40-foot Gateway Corridor front setback along Veterans Parkway. It also voted to send positive recommendations to the City Council on vacating a cul-de-sac right-of-way at JoAnn Drive/Faith Way for the Opelika Industrial Development Authority, and on two Zoning Ordinance text amendments covering alcohol-related retail uses and hemp/CBD and tobacco/vape uses. No public hearing comments were recorded on any item.
- Approved June 23, 2026 Planning Commission minutes (7-0)
- Granted conditional use approval for office/warehouse at 1108 Walker Gray Court with staff conditions, including a 20-foot setback reduction along Veterans Parkway (7-0)
- Sent positive recommendation to City Council to vacate a portion of cul-de-sac right-of-way at JoAnn Drive/Faith Way for OIDA (5-0, two abstentions)
- Sent positive recommendation to City Council on Zoning Ordinance text amendment for alcohol uses (package liquor, beer and wine, ABC stores) (7-0)
- Sent positive recommendation to City Council on Zoning Ordinance text amendment for hemp/CBD and tobacco/vape uses (7-0)
- Adjourned at 3:29 p.m. (7-0)
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CITY OF OPELIKA
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
July 28, 2026
TIME: 3:00 PM
I. WELCOME - Some items at this meeting will have a designated public hearing (noted
below). Individuals are limited to one 5-minute comment period per public hearing.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
III. UPDATE ON PREVIOUS CASES
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. CONDITIONAL USE – Public Hearing
1. David Slocum, Pinnacle Design Group, Inc., authorized representative for Kyu
Jin Jang, property owner, 1108 Walker Gray Court, C-3, GC-P zone, 14,911
square foot office/warehouse building.
B. VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY - Public Hearing
2. Opelika Industrial Development Authority (OIDA), 2401 JoAnn Drive (Faith
Way), Request to vacate a portion of the right-of-way used for a turn
around. JoAnn Drive is being renamed to Faith Way.
C. TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE OPELIKA ZONING ORDINANCE -
Public Hearing
3. Revision to Section 2.2 Definitions, Section 7.3. C. Use Categories (matrix table)
for alcohol uses, and Section 8.28.5 Package Liquor Store Standards for Use - A
public hearing to consider a recommendation to the City Council on proposed
amendments to the Zoning Ordinance.
4. Revision to Section 2.2 Definitions, Section 7.3. C. Use Categories (matrix table)
for hemp/CBD uses, and Section 8.28.6 CBD Hemp Standards for Use - A public
hearing to consider a recommendation to the City Council on proposed
amendments to the Zoning Ordinance.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
July 28, 2026
TIME: 3:00 PM
I.
WELCOME - Some items at this meeting will have a designated public hearing (noted
below). Individuals are limited to one 5-minute comment period per public hearing.
The City of Opelika Planning Commission held its regular monthly meeting July 28, 2026 in
the Meeting Chambers, located at the Opelika Municipal Court. Certified letters have been
mailed to all adjacent property owners for related issues.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Lucinda Cannon, Mayor Eddie Smith, Councilwoman Leigh
Whatley, Mr. Ben Bugg, Mr. Tom Penton, Mr. Jay Walters, and Mr. John Sweatman.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Dr. Arturo Menefee, Mr. Sheldon Whittelsey,
STAFF PRESENT: Mr. Matt Mosley, Planning Director
Mr. Martin Ogren, Assistant Planning Director
Mr. Jonathan Smith, Planner
Mrs. Rachel Dennis, Planner
Ms. Dana Gafford
Mr. Scott Parker, City Engineer
Mr. Robbie Treese, City Attorney
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Lucinda Cannon called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve Minutes from the June 23, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting
RESULT:
Passed
MOVER:
Director John Sweatman
SECONDER:
Tom Penton
AYES:
Chair Cannon, Walters, Bugg, Penton, Mayor Smith, Councilwoman Ward 3
Whatley, Director Sweatman
NAYS:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
III.
UPDATE ON PREVIOUS CASES
IV.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
CONDITIONAL USE – Public Hearing
1. …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve Minutes from the June 23, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting RESULT: Passed MOVER: Director John Sweatman SECONDER: Tom Penton
6 yea
Cannon yea · Walters yea · Bugg yea · Penton yea · Smith yea · Sweatman yea
Motion to grant conditional use approval with staff recommendations RESULT: Passed MOVER: Mayor Eddie Smith SECONDER: Director John Sweatman
6 yea
Cannon yea · Walters yea · Bugg yea · Penton yea · Smith yea · Sweatman yea
Motion to send a positive recommendation to the City Council to vacate right-of-way. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Tom Penton SECONDER: Jay Walters
5 yea
Cannon yea · Walters yea · Bugg yea · Penton yea · Smith yea
Motion to send a positive recommendation for text amendment to City Council with staff recommendation. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Director John Sweatman SECONDER: Jay Walters DISCUSSION Councilwoman Ward…
6 yea
Cannon yea · Walters yea · Bugg yea · Penton yea · Smith yea · Sweatman yea
Motion to send a positive recommendation for text amendment to City Council with staff recommendation. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Director John Sweatman SECONDER: Ben Bugg DISCUSSION Mayor Smith inquired…
6 yea
Cannon yea · Walters yea · Bugg yea · Penton yea · Smith yea · Sweatman yea
Motion to adjourn at 3:29 p.m. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Director John Sweatman SECONDER: Tom Penton
6 yea
Cannon yea · Walters yea · Bugg yea · Penton yea · Smith yea · Sweatman yea
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
7 yea
Lucinda Cannon yea · Jay Walters yea · Ben Bugg yea · Tom Penton yea · Eddie Smith yea · Leigh Whatley yea · John Sweatman yea
ADJOURN
7 yea
Lucinda Cannon yea · Jay Walters yea · Ben Bugg yea · Tom Penton yea · Eddie Smith yea · Leigh Whatley yea · John Sweatman yea
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
City Council to consider tax abatements and a special use permit for Verizon Wireless
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
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✓ Decided: Opelika City Council approves several resolutions and a $2,500 appropriation
The City Council approved a consent agenda including an alcohol license, a street closure, and tax abatements. The council also passed a special appropriation for a local alliance. No items were denied or tabled.
- Approved alcohol license for Oak Bowery Spirits, LLC dba Oak Bowery (Unanimous)
- Approved temporary street closure for Trinity Church on 08-12-26 (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 149-26 for department expense reports (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 150-26 for Channing Street Copper Co. tax abatements and exemptions (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 151-26 for Mid-South RC&D Council grant application for first responder equipment (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 152-26 authorizing Alabama Department of Revenue to collect city taxes (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 153-26 for Verizon Wireless special use permit at 2002 Steel Street (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 154-26 for $2,500 special appropriation to 2nd Mission Alliance (Unanimous)
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CITY OF OPELIKA
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
July 21, 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM
1. A CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams,
Todd Rauch
3. INVOCATION
1. Tom Tippett from Christian Care Ministries.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1. Russell A. Jones, MMC - City Clerk.
5. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
1. Motion to Adopt the CM Agenda for 07-21-26.
6. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
1. Minutes from the 07-07-26 council meeting.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. MAYOR COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS
1. City's Financial Summary Report for June 2026.
2. June 2026 Monthly Building Summary Report.
3. Proclamation for Mrs. Annie Pearl Stinson.
4. Recognize Character Council Citizen of Excellent Character.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Limit comments to 3 minutes or less)
10. AGENDA-RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limit comments to 3 minutes or less)
11. CONSENT AGENDA
1. General Business: Request Alcohol License - Oak Bowery Spirits, LLC dba Oak
Bowery - AB Manufacturer.
2. General Business: Request Temporary Street Closure for Trinity Church on 08-
12-26.
3. Resolution: Expense Reports from Various Departments.
4. Resolution: Approve Certain Tax Abatements and Exemptions for Channing
Street Copper Co. - ED.
5. Resolution: Approve Grant Application to Mid-South RC&D Council for First
Responder Equipment - OFD
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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
July 21, 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM
1. A CALL TO ORDER
President Allen called the council meeting to order at 06:00 pm and asked Mr.
Jones to call the roll.
2. ROLL CALL
The Mayor and all City Council members were present.
1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams,
Todd Rauch
3. INVOCATION
Mr. Tippett provided the invocation.
1. Tom Tippett from Christian Care Ministries.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mr. Jones led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Russell A. Jones, MMC - City Clerk.
5. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
1. Motion to Adopt the CM Agenda for 07-21-26.
MOTION TO ADOPT THE AGENDA: UNANIMOUS
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Councilwoman Ward 2 Janataka Hughley-Holmes
SECONDER: Councilman Ward 4 - President Pro-Tem Chuck Beams
AYES: Councilman Ward 1 - President Allen, Councilwoman Ward 2
Hughley-Holmes, Councilwoman Ward 3 Whatley, Councilman
Ward 4 - President Pro-Tem Beams, Councilman Ward 5 Rauch
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
6. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
1. Minutes from the 07-07-26 council meeting.
President Allen stated that a copy of the minutes had been previously received by
the council and asked for a motion to approve the minutes. Mr. Rauch made a
motion to approve. Ms. Holmes seconded the motion. President Allen then asked
if there were any additions, deletions, or corrections to the minutes. President
Allen state …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA
5 yea
Willie Allen yea · Janataka Hughley-Holmes yea · Leigh Whatley yea · Chuck Beams yea · Todd Rauch yea
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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 17:15
City Council
Opelika City Council to hear violence prevention presentation
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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✓ Decided: Opelika City Council holds work session with no substantive decisions
The City Council conducted a work session consisting of presentations and agenda reviews. No ordinances or resolutions were voted upon during this session.
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CITY OF OPELIKA
CITY COUNCIL
WORKSESSION MEETING AGENDA
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
July 21, 2026
TIME: 5:15 PM
1. A CALL TO ORDER
1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams,
Todd Rauch
2. PRESENTATIONS
1. East Alabama Conflict Resolution and Violence Prevention Initiative Program.
3. RESOLUTIONS
4. ORDINANCES
5. GENERAL UPDATES
6. REVIEW/DISCUSS CURRENT COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
1. Discussion of Consent Agenda or Regular Agenda Items.
7. GENERAL / DISCUSSION
8. END OF WORK SESSION
“In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Opelika will make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator 72 hours prior to the meeting at
(334)705-5130.”
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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
July 21, 2026
TIME: 5:15 PM
1. A CALL TO ORDER
President Allen called the work session to order at 05:15 pm.
1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams,
Todd Rauch
2. PRESENTATIONS
1. East Alabama Conflict Resolution and Violence Prevention Initiative Program.
State Representative Jeremy Gray and Dr. Paula Wilson made the presentation.
3. RESOLUTIONS
4. ORDINANCES
5. GENERAL UPDATES
6. REVIEW/DISCUSS CURRENT COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Mr. Beams asked President Allen if Mr. Bill Schwenk could address the council
about 2nd Mission Alliance and its programs in Opelika. President Allen invited
Mr. Schwenck to speak and he did so.
1. Discussion of Consent Agenda or Regular Agenda Items.
Mayor Smith spoke about Lillie Finley's retirement as the Purchasing/Revenue
Manager and invited her replacement, Courtney Ross, to come up front and
introduce herself and present Resolution #6 on the Consent Agenda. Mayor
Smith then spoke about Resolution #4 on the Consent Agenda, informed
everyone of a Zoning Ordinance Update and Community Workshop on July 28,
and the State of the City on July 29.
7. GENERAL / DISCUSSION
8. END OF WORK SESSION
The work session ended at 05:54 pm.
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 09:00
General
Board to decide on two setback variances carried over from June
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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✓ Decided: Opelika zoning board approves townhome and duplex setback variances
The Opelika Zoning Board of Adjustment approved three setback variances for a proposed 20-unit townhome development at 300 South 7th Street and Avenue C, and approved lot area and setback variances for two new single-family homes at 500 Avenue A, modifying the front yard variance there from 15 feet to 10 feet. Both items had been carried over from the June meeting due to lack of quorum. The board also approved its April 14, 2026 minutes. All votes were 5-0.
- Approved minutes of the April 14, 2026 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting (5-0)
- Approved three setback variances for a 20-unit townhome development at 300 S 7th Street and Avenue C: 15-ft front yard, 10-ft side street, and 3-ft interior side yard (5-0)
- Approved lot area variances of 88 sq ft and 19 sq ft for two lots at 500 Avenue A (5-0)
- Modified the requested 15-ft front yard variance at 500 Avenue A to a 10-ft variance, resulting in a 15-ft front setback (5-0)
- Approved the 10-ft side street setback variance at 500 Avenue A (5-0)
- Adjourned at 9:36 AM (5-0)
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CITY OF OPELIKA
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
July 14, 2026
TIME: 9:00 AM
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B. VARIANCE
1. Lee Tharp, Kadre Engineering, authorized representative for The Parmer Group,
LLC property owner, 300 S 7th Street, C-2 zoning district, (R-5 standards apply
for residential developments in commercial zones). Requesting three setback
variances: (1) Requesting a 15' front yard setback variance from the minimum 25'
front yard setback requirement, (2) requesting a 10' side yard on street setback
variance from the minimum 20' side yard on street setback requirement (3)
requesting a 3' side yard setback variance from the minimum 10' side yard
setback requirement. (Item carried over from June meeting due to lack of
quorum.)
2. Richard Hayley, Hayley Investments LLC, property owner, 500 Avenue A, C-2
zoning district (R-5 standards apply for residential developments in commercial
zones). Requesting three variances: (1) requesting a 53 square foot lot size
variance from the minimum 7,500 sf lot size requirement, (2) requesting a 15 foot
front yard setback variance from the minimum 30-foot front yard setback, (3)
requesting a 10 foot side yard on street setback variance from the minimum 20'
side yard on street setback. (Item carried over from June meeting due to lack of
quorum.)
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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MINUTES
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
July 14, 2026
TIME: 9:00 AM
A.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Zoning Board of Adjustment held its regular monthly meeting July 14, 2026 in the Meeting
Chambers, located at the Opelika Municipal Court. Certified letters have been mailed to all
adjacent property owners for related issues.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Wilbert Payne, Vice Chair Brandon Hilyer, Mrs. Micah
Melnick, Mr. Chris Anthony, Mr. Monty Newport.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mrs. Tipi Miller, Mrs. Raven Harvis
STAFF PRESENT:
Mr. Martin Ogren, Assistant Planning Director
Mrs. Rachel Dennis, Planner
Ms. Dana Gafford, Planning and Zoning Technician
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Wilbert Payne called the meeting to order at 9:00 am.
Motion to approve the Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes, April 14, 2026
RESULT:
Passed
MOVER:
Position 7 Chris Anthony
SECONDER:
Position 2 Brandon Hilyer
AYES:
Position 2 Hilyer, Position 3 Melnick, Position 5 Newport, Position 6 Payne,
Position 7 Anthony
NAYS:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
B.
VARIANCE
1.
Lee Tharp, Kadre Engineering, authorized representative for The Parmer Group,
LLC property owner, 300 S 7th Street, C-2 zoning district, (R-5 standards apply
for residential developments in commercial zones). Requesting three setback
variances: (1) Requesting a 15' front yard setback variance from the minimum 25'
front yard setback requirement, (2) requesting a 10' side yard on street set …
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5 yea
Brandon Hilyer yea · Micah Melnick yea · Monty Newport yea · Wilbert Payne yea · Chris Anthony yea
ADJOURN
5 yea
Brandon Hilyer yea · Micah Melnick yea · Monty Newport yea · Wilbert Payne yea · Chris Anthony yea
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 17:30
General
Parks board to consider tot watch request and field updates
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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CITY OF OPELIKA
BOARD OF PARKS & RECREATION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
1001 SportsPlex Parkway
July 14, 2026
TIME: 5:30 PM
1. A CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3. NEW BUSINESS
1. Tot Watch Request-Florencia Knight
2. West Ridge Softball Fields-Avery Davis/Libby Gaberlavage
3. Lee County Youth Development Center
4. Incident Saturday, June 11 (Camera)
4. OTHER BUSINESS
5. Next Meeting: August 11 at Spring Villa Penn Younge Room
5. ADJOURN
“In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Opelika will make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator 72 hours prior to the meeting at
(334)705-5130.”
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 16:30
General
Historic Preservation Commission to review porch, window, and door changes
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
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CITY OF OPELIKA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
July 9, 2026
TIME: 4:30 PM
1. A CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approve June 11, 2026 minutes
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Limit comments to 3 minutes or less)
4. OLD BUSINESS
5. NEW BUSINESS
2. 714 Ave D: Geneva Historic District
COA: Add Front Porch, Replace Windows, and Add Overhangs
Applicant: Alexander Bell
3. 830 N. Railroard Ave: Downtown Historic District
COA: Replace Doors
Applicant: Scott Brown
6. OTHER BUSINESS
4. Enforcement Report
5. Staff Report
6. Next meeting DATE
1. Next meeting August 13, 2026
7. ADJOURN
“In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Opelika will make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator 72 hours prior to the meeting at
(334)705-5130.”
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4 yea
Aaron Kovak yea · Mark Grantham yea · Linda Lanz yea · Rush Denson yea
ADJOURN
4 yea
Aaron Kovak yea · Mark Grantham yea · Linda Lanz yea · Rush Denson yea
Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 17:15
City Council
School projects update from Scout Program Management
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
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✓ Decided: Opelika City Council held a work session regarding school projects and rezoning
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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CITY OF OPELIKA
CITY COUNCIL
WORKSESSION MEETING AGENDA
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
July 7, 2026
TIME: 5:15 PM
1. A CALL TO ORDER
1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams,
Todd Rauch
2. PRESENTATIONS
1. Update on Current and Future Opelika City School Projects - Scout Program
Management.
3. RESOLUTIONS
4. ORDINANCES
5. GENERAL UPDATES
6. REVIEW/DISCUSS CURRENT COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
1. Discussion of Consent Agenda or Regular Agenda Items.
7. GENERAL / DISCUSSION
8. END OF WORK SESSION
“In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Opelika will make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator 72 hours prior to the meeting at
(334)705-5130.”
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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
July 7, 2026
TIME: 5:15 PM
1. A CALL TO ORDER
President Allen called the work session to order at 05:17 pm.
1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams,
Todd Rauch
The Mayor and all City Council members were present.
2. PRESENTATIONS
1. Update on Current and Future Opelika City School Projects - Scout Program
Management.
Lamar Zuiderhoek from Scout Program Management gave the presentation.
3. RESOLUTIONS
4. ORDINANCES
5. GENERAL UPDATES
Matt Mosley gave an update on the current status of the future rezoning
moratorium.
6. REVIEW/DISCUSS CURRENT COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
1. Discussion of Consent Agenda or Regular Agenda Items.
Mr. Rauch asked questions about Resolutions #9 and #10 that were answered by
Mr. Sweatman, and Resolution #14 that was answered by Mr. McInnis.
7. GENERAL / DISCUSSION
Mr. Jones asked that the council consider suspending the rules to have a second
reading on Ordinance #2.
8. END OF WORK SESSION
The work session ended at 05:57 pm.
Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to vote on rezoning 18.34 acres on Birmingham Highway to commercial
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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✓ Decided: Council approves $7.7M in road construction bids and zoning change
The Opelika City Council approved a consent agenda including three major road construction bids totaling over $7.7 million: Bridgewater Boulevard ($1,530,025), Hi-Pack Drive ($2,820,262), and the Mill Village Roundabout ($3,339,029). The council also approved a second-reading zoning change for 18.34 acres on Birmingham Hwy from R-4 to C-2, and unanimously approved an annexation petition for property at 6571 U.S. Highway 431 N. A weed abatement assessment for 606 Dogwood Avenue was approved after a public hearing with no speakers.
- Approved $1,530,025 bid for Bridgewater Boulevard Construction (Resolution 134-26)
- Approved $2,820,262 bid for Grade, Drain, Base & Pave Hi-Pack Drive (Resolution 135-26)
- Approved $3,339,029 bid for Mill Village Roundabout and Roadway Improvement Project (Resolution 136-26)
- Approved amended employment contract with Patrick McCulloch for OPD (Resolution 140-26)
- Approved tax abatements for BS Logistics America, LLC and Yongsan Automotive USA, Inc (Resolutions 141-26, 142-26)
- Approved FEMA BRIC grant application for North Park Sewer Improvements (Resolution 143-26)
- Approved zoning change for 3400 Block Birmingham Hwy from R-4 to C-2 (Ordinance 022-26)
- Approved annexation at 6571 U.S. Highway 431 N (Ordinance 023-26)
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CITY OF OPELIKA
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
July 7, 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM
1. A CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams,
Todd Rauch
3. INVOCATION
1. Mayor Eddie Smith.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1. Boy Scout Troup 858.
5. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
1. Motion to Adopt the CM Agenda for 07-07-26.
6. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
1. Minutes from the 06-16-26 council meeting.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. MAYOR COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Limit comments to 3 minutes or less)
1. Public Hearing - Weed Abatement Assessment - 606 Dogwood Avenue.
10. AGENDA-RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limit comments to 3 minutes or less)
11. CONSENT AGENDA
1. General Business: Request Temporary Street Closure - Foundry UMC Bible
School on 07-22 thru 07-24-26.
2. Bid: Bridgewater Boulevard Construction - ENG ($1,530,025).
3. Bid: Grade, Drain, Base & Pave Hi-Pack Drive - ENG ($2,820,262).
4. Bid: Mill Village Roundabout and Roadway Improvement Project - ENG
($3,339,029).
5. Resolution: Expense Reports from Various Departments.
6. Resolution: Purchase - Panasonic Hardware Management Service Agreement -
IT ($42,970).
7. Resolution: Purchase - Two-Way Radios and Related Equipment - OFD
($71,260).
8. Resolution: Approve Amended Employment Contract with Patrick McCulloch -
OPD.
9. Resolution: Approve Certain …
📄 From the minutes
Extracted text of the official minutes document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
300 Martin Luther King Blvd.
July 7, 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM
1. A CALL TO ORDER
President Allen called the council meeting to order at 06:01 pm and asked Mr.
Jones to call the roll.
2. ROLL CALL
The Mayor and all City Council members were present.
1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams,
Todd Rauch
3. INVOCATION
Mayor Smith provided the invocation.
1. Mayor Eddie Smith.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Boy Scout Troop 858 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Boy Scout Troup 858.
5. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
1. Motion to Adopt the CM Agenda for 07-07-26.
MOTION TO ADOPT THE AGENDA: UNANIMOUS
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Councilman Ward 5 Todd Rauch
SECONDER: Councilwoman Ward 2 Janataka Hughley-Holmes
AYES: Councilman Ward 1 - President Allen, Councilwoman Ward 2
Hughley-Holmes, Councilwoman Ward 3 Whatley, Councilman
Ward 4 - President Pro-Tem Beams, Councilman Ward 5 Rauch
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
6. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
1. Minutes from the 06-16-26 council meeting.
President Allen stated that a copy of the minutes had been previously received by
the council and asked for a motion to approve the minutes. Ms. Holmes made a
motion to approve. Mr. Beams seconded the motion. President Allen then asked
if there were any additions, deletions, or corrections to the minutes. President
Allen stated, having no corrections, the minutes stand approved …
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA
5 yea
Willie Allen yea · Janataka Hughley-Holmes yea · Leigh Whatley yea · Chuck Beams yea · Todd Rauch yea
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $2.9M | TABB TEXTILES CO INC Department of Justice · POLY FABRIC |
| $1.0M | TABB TEXTILES CO INC Department of Justice · CLOTH NEEDED FOR ORDERS AT OUR OAKDALE UNICOR |
| $922,248 | TABB TEXTILES CO INC Department of Justice · POLY FABRIC |
| $780,950 | ALLIGARE, LLC Department of the Interior · WIP MAGNACIDE H - 2023 |
| $757,200 | TABB TEXTILES CO INC Department of Justice · FABRIC NEEDED FOR OUR OAKDALE UNICOR |
| $701,775 | TABB TEXTILES CO INC Department of Justice · POLY FABRIC |
| $691,880 | ALLIGARE, LLC Department of the Interior · BIA WAPATO IRRIGATION PROJECT AQUATIC HERBICIDE 2022 |
| $626,360 | TABB TEXTILES CO INC Department of Justice · FABRIC FOR INMATE CLOTHING PROGRAM AT UNICOR OAKDALE |
| $459,115 | TABB TEXTILES CO INC Department of Justice · POLY FABRIC |
| $458,582 | SOUTHEAST APOTHECARY OPELIKA, INC. Department of Defense · UNIT DOSE RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS |
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Net migration+463 people (+$73.0M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)6 ({"Hurricane": 8, "Severe Storm": 7, "Tornado": 2, "Biologica · last Thu Sep 26, 2024)
Traffic fatalities8 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments3,377 (51,454 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,168/mo (949 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy19.8% (low numeracy 32% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
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568
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$179.1M
Spending$154.0M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$187.3M
Debt-to-revenue1.05×
Debt-load index54 / 100
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Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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