Orange Beach, AL

Regular Council Meeting

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole

Regular Council Meeting

Committee of the Whole

Regular Council Meeting

Regular Council Meeting

Committee of the Whole

Regular Council Meeting

Committee of the Whole

Regular Council Meeting

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole

Regular Council Meeting

Committee of the Whole

Regular Council Meeting

Regular Council Meeting

The Orange Beach City Council is holding a regular meeting with several action items. They will hear a final presentation on the Bear Point Drainage Basin Study and Stormwater Master Plan, consider an ordinance to regulate bicycles and micromobility devices, and vote on a special events liquor license for the Gulf State Collectors event. The council will also consider resolutions on employee pay plan changes, a use agreement for the National Shrimp Festival, and adoption of the FY2027 Transportation Plan, plus a public hearing and first reading on a zoning amendment for the Wharf Landing PUD.

• Final report on Bear Point Drainage Basin Study & Stormwater Master Plan by Thompson Engineering
• Ordinance adding Article IX 'Bicycles, Micromobility Devices, and Electric Motorcycles' to Chapter 70
• Special Events Retail Liquor License for Wharf Restaurant Group LLC, Gulf State Collectors event, Sept 15, 2026, at Orange Beach Event Center, 4671 Wharf Parkway West
• Resolution amending Employees Pay Plan/Job Listing to simplify job titles
• Public hearing and first reading on Zoning Ordinance amendment, Case No. 0703-PUD-26, Amenity District PUD at Wharf Landing (Margaritaville Resort)

Special Meeting

The Orange Beach City Council is holding a work session to discuss a wide range of items, including a parks and recreation facilities overview, a recreation campus update, Mayor and Council salaries, a co-host/responsible party ordinance, a Police Department drone request, a crosswalk request, an Old Finance Building discussion, an Event Center request, an E-Bike ordinance, and a donation of promotional items. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss the purchase, sale, exchange, lease, or market value of real property. No formal votes are expected at this work session.

• Parks and Recreation facilities overview
• Recreation campus update
• Mayor and Council salaries
• Police Department drone request
• E-Bike ordinance

Committee of the Whole

The Orange Beach City Council is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to discuss and vote on a range of resolutions and ordinances. Key items include adopting the city's Comprehensive Plan, awarding bids for the renovation of Orange Beach Medical Center South and a permanent traffic signal at Canal Road / Wharf Parkway East / Money Bayou Drive, and extending temporary development moratoriums. The agenda also includes several software and service agreements, a surveillance system purchase, and appointments.

• Resolution adopting the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Orange Beach, Alabama
• Resolution awarding the bid for Renovation of Orange Beach Medical Center South
• Resolution awarding the bid for a Permanent Traffic Signal at Canal Road / Wharf Parkway East / Money Bayou Drive
• Resolution authorizing purchase of video surveillance system for Fire Training Center for $47,409.67
• Ordinance extending temporary moratoriums on certain development projects

Regular Council Meeting

The Orange Beach City Council will vote on several service contracts and two ordinances on second reading. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a zoning modification for a Columbia Southern University sign.

• Architectural design for a Hurricane Safe Room for First Responders not to exceed $306,000
• Invasive plant removal and landscaping contract with Coogan Enterprises LLC for $98,342.60
• Work skiff bid award to Roberts Welding, LLC for $94,480
• Public hearing for Columbia Southern University PUD Modification for a new freestanding sign
• Second reading of ordinances regarding Recreational Vehicle Rentals and Micromobility Devices

Committee of the Whole

The Orange Beach Committee of the Whole will review and vote on two resolutions: one to amend the city’s employee pay plan by simplifying job titles, and another to authorize a use agreement with the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber for the 53rd Annual National Shrimp Festival. The meeting will also include routine approval of previous minutes and public comments.

• Resolution amending Employees Pay Plan/Job Listing to simplify job titles within each grade
• Resolution authorizing use agreement with Coastal Alabama Business Chamber for 53rd Annual National Shrimp Festival

Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several new business items. The meeting focuses on infrastructure projects and the regulation of mobile vendors and neighborhood activities.

• New Civic Center
• RESTORE Act projects
• Regulation of ice cream trucks, food trucks, and other mobile vendors
• Regulation of repetitive yard sales
• Regulation of portalet facility placement in neighborhood common areas

The Orange Beach City Council held a work session on July 21, 2026, discussing multiple topics including the conceptual design of the new Civic Center, the Canal Road bypass project, and residential sewer and trash rates. No formal votes or decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural only.

• No formal decisions or votes were recorded during the work session.

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading regarding a PUD modification for the AC Hotel by Marriott. The body is also deciding on several service contracts, taxi franchises, and new ordinances regarding RV rentals and micromobility devices.

• Public hearing and ordinance for AC Hotel by Marriott PUD Modification - Parking Layout Amendment
• Award of $84,297.04 to Integrated Aqua Systems, Inc. for Sea Turtle Facility Life Support Systems
• Purchase of two Police Department utility vehicles from Baldwin County Victory Polaris, LLC for $44,853
• Appropriation of $10,000 for FY2026 to CARE House, Inc. (Baldwin County Child Advocacy Center)
• Proposed ordinances for RV rentals and a new article on bicycles, micromobility devices, and electric motorcycles

The council approved a major modification to the AC Hotel by Marriott Orange Beach PUD, allowing all parking onsite, eliminating off-site parking, relocating rooms to the rooftop, and adding public access to the rooftop lounge. The council also adopted a speed limit reduction in Lauder Place Subdivision and approved multiple resolutions, including a $10,000 appropriation to CARE House and a $44,853 purchase of two utility vehicles for the police department. Several first-reading ordinances were introduced but no action was taken on them.

• Approved AC Hotel PUD modification (6-0)
• Adopted speed limit reduction in Lauder Place Subdivision (6-0)
• Approved mutual aid agreement with Medstar EMS (unanimous)
• Appropriated $10,000 to CARE House (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Baldwin County Sheriff's Office for drug task force (unanimous)
• Approved $44,853 purchase of two utility vehicles for police (unanimous)
• Approved taxi franchises for ONE LOVE SHUTTLE and Granbury Executive Transport (unanimous)
• Awarded $84,297.04 bid for Sea Turtle Facility life support systems (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Orange Beach City Council will consider a series of resolutions covering environmental services, public safety contracts, and board appointments. Key items include a task order with Adams Stewart Architect for Hurricane Safe Room design not to exceed $306,000 and software agreements for the Police Department with Motorola Solutions and Whelen Engineering. The council will also set public hearing dates for zoning ordinance amendments related to the Wharf Landing and Columbia Southern University projects and adopt an ordinance amendment to the Flood Damage Prevention code.

• Approve task order with Adams Stewart Architect for Hurricane Safe Room design, up to $306,000
• Approve software service agreement with Motorola Solutions for FLEX subscription for Police Department
• Approve services agreement with Whelen Engineering for patrol vehicle software for Police Department
• Award bid for a Work Skiff to the Coastal Resources Department
• Set public hearing date (8/18/2026) for zoning ordinance amendment for Wharf Landing PUD

The Orange Beach City Council met as a Committee of the Whole to review potential agenda items for the August 4, 2026, regular meeting. No formal votes were taken; all items were discussed for future action. A public hearing was scheduled for August 18, 2026, regarding a zoning amendment for the Amenity District PUD at Wharf Landing (Margaritaville Resort).

• Scheduled public hearing for Aug. 18, 2026 on Wharf Landing PUD zoning amendment
• Reviewed resolution for exotic invasive plant removal and native landscaping contract
• Reviewed resolution awarding bid for Coastal Resources work skiff
• Reviewed ADEM cooperative agreement for permitting and inspection services
• Reviewed resolution for Sergeant Joey Brown's retirement weapons and badge
• Reviewed Motorola Solutions FLEX subscription for Police Department
• Reviewed Whelen Engineering patrol vehicle software agreement
• Reviewed Adams Stewart Architect task order for Hurricane Safe Room (not to exceed $306,000)

Committee of the Whole

The committee will discuss and consider resolutions including a mutual aid agreement with Medstar EMS, a drug task force MOU with the Sheriff's Office, and a $44,853 purchase of utility vehicles for the Police Department. Also on the agenda are ordinances on RV rentals and micromobility devices, and a public hearing for a Columbia Southern University zoning amendment. An executive session for pending litigation is added.

• Discuss 5% match for Jubilee Point Road Elevation project under LGRIP
• Mutual aid agreement with Lifeguard Ambulance Service dba Medstar EMS
• $10,000 appropriation to CARE House, Inc. for FY2026
• MOU with Baldwin County Sheriff's Office for Drug Task Force
• $44,853 purchase of two utility vehicles for Police Department

The Committee of the Whole met to review potential items for the July 21, 2026, agenda. No formal votes were taken; the council discussed 18 items, including a 5% match for a road elevation project, mutual aid agreements, appropriations, and several resolutions. Public comments addressed food truck restrictions, police body cam footage, and city discord. The council entered executive session to discuss pending litigation and did not reconvene.

• Reviewed 18 potential agenda items for July 21 meeting (no votes taken)
• Scheduled public hearing for Aug 4 on Columbia Southern University PUD sign amendment
• Noted AC Hotel PUD parking amendment hearing set for July 21
• Noted Pirates Voyage PUD hearing canceled (withdrawn by applicant)
• Agreed to look into amending City Code on food truck restrictions (public comment)
• Entered executive session on pending litigation (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Orange Beach City Council will consider a $1,320,450 bid award for a Burn Tower with Installation at the Fire Training Facility, and hold a public hearing on a zoning amendment for Lost Bay Townhouses. Other actions include adopting a revised Personnel Policy Manual, approving a special events liquor license, and accepting a FEMA safe room design proposal.

• Resolution awarding $1,320,450 bid for Burn Tower with Installation at Fire Training Facility to Roy Lewis Construction Corporation
• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance for Lost Bay Townhouses PUD perimeter landscaping
• Resolution adopting revised Personnel Policy Manual for the City of Orange Beach
• Resolution authorizing $14,000 service agreement for police leadership training with Offset Consulting LLC
• First reading of ordinance reducing speed limit on certain streets in Lauder Place Subdivision

The Orange Beach City Council approved a revised Personnel Policy Manual, adopted several resolutions including a $1.32M burn tower contract and a $14,000 police leadership training agreement, and passed a zoning ordinance amendment for Lost Bay Townhouses. All votes were unanimous (5-0) except where noted. No action was taken on a speed limit ordinance for Lauder Place Subdivision, which will proceed to a second reading.

• Approved revised Personnel Policy Manual (5-0)
• Awarded $1,320,450 burn tower contract to Roy Lewis Construction (5-0)
• Approved $14,000 police leadership training with Offset Consulting (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for beach nesting bird habitat stewardship with National Audubon Society (5-0)
• Approved geotechnical services for Aquatics Center pool support building, not to exceed $5,570 (5-0)
• Approved FEMA Safe Room Design Services from Adams Stewart Architect (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Lost Bay Townhouses PUD to remove perimeter shrubs (5-0)
• Took no action on Lauder Place Subdivision speed limit ordinance; moved to second reading

Special Meeting

The Orange Beach City Council will hold a work session to discuss a possible federal antitrust lawsuit against manufacturers and retailers of fire trucks, as well as potential property acquisition. No votes or formal decisions will be taken at this meeting.

• Discuss possible lawsuit alleging price fixing of fire trucks by manufacturers/retailers in violation of federal antitrust laws
• Discuss potential property acquisition

The Orange Beach City Council held a work session on June 30, 2026, discussing several topics but taking no formal votes. Attorney Keith Jackson proposed a possible lawsuit against fire truck manufacturers/retailers for price fixing. Other discussions included a fire department overview, a city seal style guide, a covered bus stop at the elementary school, ice cream truck regulation, an e-bike ordinance, and a recreation vehicle rental ordinance. No decisions were made.

• Discussed possible antitrust lawsuit against fire truck manufacturers/retailers (no action)
• Reviewed Fire Department overview (no action)
• Discussed City Seal Style Guide (no action)
• Discussed covered bus stop at Orange Beach Elementary School (no action)
• Discussed regulation of ice cream trucks (no action)
• Discussed E-Bike Ordinance (no action)
• Discussed Recreation Vehicle Rental Ordinance (no action)

Special Meeting

The Orange Beach City Council is considering a resolution to authorize an appraisal of the Beech RV Park Property by Heron Valuation Group at a cost not exceeding $8,500. The council will also hold an executive session to discuss pending litigation. This is a special-called meeting with limited agenda items.

• Resolution authorizing appraisal of Beech RV Park Property by Heron Valuation Group, amount not to exceed $8,500
• Executive session to discuss pending litigation

The Orange Beach City Council held a special meeting on June 29, 2026, and considered a resolution to authorize an appraisal of the Beech RV Park property. The original appraiser withdrew, and a new quote of $15,000 was presented. The council voted unanimously against the motion, with Mayor Kennon abstaining, effectively declining to move forward with the appraisal and the property purchase.

• Approved agenda as written (unanimous)
• Rejected $15,000 appraisal for Beech RV Park property (unanimous opposition, mayor abstained)
• Entered executive session to discuss pending litigation (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Orange Beach City Council will discuss the ARSEA/APEAL longevity bonus for retirees and consider several resolutions, including adopting a revised Personnel Policy Manual, authorizing contracts for lab services, police training, and various infrastructure projects. The Council will also set public hearing dates for two zoning amendments and introduce an ordinance to reduce speed limits in the Lauder Place Subdivision.

• Resolution adopting revised Personnel Policy Manual for city employees
• Resolution authorizing police leadership training with Offset Consulting LLC up to $14,000
• Resolution accepting proposal for Safe Room Facility for First Responders
• Set public hearing for AC Hotel by Marriott PUD parking layout amendment (July 21)
• Ordinance reducing speed limits on streets in Lauder Place Subdivision

The Orange Beach City Council met as a Committee of the Whole to review potential items for the July 7, 2026, agenda. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was discussion-only. The council set public hearing dates for two zoning ordinance amendments: July 21, 2026, for the AC Hotel PUD parking layout amendment, and July 7, 2026, for the Lost Bay Townhouses PUD landscaping amendment. Public comments focused on the council's process for filling a vacancy, School Board appointments, and conduct of elected officials.

• Set public hearing for AC Hotel PUD parking layout amendment for July 21, 2026
• Set public hearing for Lost Bay Townhouses PUD landscaping amendment for July 7, 2026
• Discussed 13 agenda items for July 7 meeting, including personnel policy manual, lab services agreement, police leadership training, and multiple bid awards
• No formal votes taken during Committee of the Whole meeting

Regular Council Meeting

The Orange Beach City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance amending the zoning code for Bubba's Seaside Mini Golf PUD. The council also will consider several resolutions, including filling a vacancy in Council Place No. 3, purchasing equipment for police and fire departments, and awarding a task order for recreation complex improvements. Additionally, a proclamation declaring July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month will be presented.

• Resolution declaring and filling vacancy in Council Place No. 3
• Resolution authorizing $39,007.20 for Police Department dispatch radio console from Motorola Solutions
• Resolution authorizing $59,108.96 for Fire Department office furniture from McAleer's
• Resolution authorizing up to $100,000 for Orange Beach Recreation Complex Improvements via Sawgrass Consulting
• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance for Bubba's Seaside Mini Golf PUD

The council declared a vacancy in City Council Place No. 3 and elected Pat Simpson to fill it after a motion to elect Nelson Bauer failed 2-3. The council also approved a liquor license for Mediterranean Sandwich Co., several resolutions for purchases and grants, and a zoning change for a bumper car facility at Bubba's Seaside Mini Golf.

• Declared a vacancy in City Council Place No. 3 (unanimous).
• Elected Pat Simpson to fill the vacancy (4-1); a motion to elect Nelson Bauer failed (2-3).
• Approved a retail beer and table wine license for Mediterranean Sandwich Co. LLC at 25908 Canal Road, Suite F (unanimous).
• Authorized purchase of a Dispatch Radio Console for Police from Motorola Solutions for $39,007.20 (unanimous).
• Authorized purchase of Fire Department office furniture from McAleer's for $59,108.96 (unanimous).
• Authorized grant applications for SCBA units and SAFER staffing (unanimous).
• Adopted a zoning ordinance for Bubba's Seaside Mini Golf PUD to allow a bumper car facility (4-0-1).
• Approved a use agreement with Blue Marlin Grand Championship for safety barricades (unanimous).

Special Meeting

The Orange Beach City Council holds a work session to review a proposed update to the personnel policy and discuss additional items for future council meeting agendas. No votes or decisions will be taken; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Personnel Policy update review
• Review of additional items for upcoming council meeting agendas

No formal actions were taken because a quorum was not present. The council discussed a request for a covered bus stop at Orange Beach Elementary School and reviewed the drafted Personnel Policy.

• Discussed covered bus stop request at Orange Beach Elementary School
• Reviewed drafted Personnel Policy with HR Director Michelle Bugos

Regular Council Meeting

The Orange Beach City Council will consider several ordinance amendments, approve two retail liquor license applications, and adopt multiple resolutions. Among the resolutions, the council will authorize a $200,000 grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration for the Safety Action Plan Project. Additional resolutions reappoint board members and approve contracts for design services and equipment.

• Second reading amendment to Ordinance No. 172 for The Wharf Landing Residential District PUD
• Approval of a restaurant retail liquor license for Pedros Orange LLC at 25775 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Suites B‑D
• Approval of a special events retail liquor license for Wharf Restaurant Group LLC for the Howard Technology Solutions event at 4671 Wharf Parkway West
• Resolution reappointing Russ Hart and Jon Townsend to the Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals
• Resolution authorizing execution of a $200,000 grant award agreement with the U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration for the Safety Action Plan Project

The City Council approved multiple ordinances regarding The Wharf Landing Residential District and Moondance PUD boat slips. Additionally, the council authorized various grant agreements, liquor licenses, and service contracts.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Certified cash requirements without related interests (5-0)
• Certified cash requirements with related interests in Swift Supply (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending The Wharf Landing Residential District PUD (5-0)
• Approved restaurant liquor license for Pedro's Orange LLC (unanimous)
• Approved special events liquor license for Wharf Restaurant Group LLC (unanimous)
• Reappointed Russ Hart and Jon Townsend to Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Orange Beach City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss a silent auction donation request and consider multiple resolutions authorizing purchases and contracts, including a police dispatch radio ($39,007.20), fire department furniture ($59,108.96), and a recreation complex improvements task order ($170,600). The council will also note upcoming public hearings on zoning ordinance amendments for Bubba's Seaside Mini Golf and Pirates Voyage.

• Resolution authorizing task order with Sawgrass Consulting for Recreation Complex Improvements up to $170,600
• Resolution purchasing Police Dispatch Radio Console from Motorola Solutions for $39,007.20
• Resolution purchasing Fire Department Office Furniture from McAleer's for $59,108.96
• Change Order No. 2 for drainage improvements at Fire Training Center for $15,983.63
• Reminder of public hearing for Bubba's Seaside Mini Golf PUD zoning amendment on June 16, 2026

The Committee of the Whole reviewed potential items for the June 16, 2026, City Council agenda. Discussions included zoning amendments, public safety equipment purchases, and resident concerns regarding neighborhood traffic and golf cart rentals.

• Rescheduled Pirates Voyage PUD public hearing to July 21, 2026
• Proposed police dispatch radio purchase of $39,007.20
• Proposed fire department office furniture purchase of $59,108.96
• Proposed Fire Department SCBA Units grant application
• Proposed Coastal Arts Center fee schedule amendment
• Proposed Blue Marlin Grand Championship safety barricade use agreement
• Proposed Sawgrass Consulting task order for $170,600
• Proposed Roy Lewis Construction Change Order No. 2 for $15,983.63

Committee of the Whole

The Orange Beach City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss grant awards, including a $200,000 federal grant for a Safety Action Plan, and consider several resolutions. They will also reschedule a public hearing for the Pirates Voyage PUD to June 16 after the applicant deferred the project, and set a public hearing for Bubba's Seaside Mini Golf PUD. An ordinance amending the city's noise code is on the agenda for discussion.

• Resolution authorizing $200,000 grant from USDOT for Safety Action Plan
• Resolution authorizing $2,500 grant from Alabama USA Semiquincentennial Commission for Independence Day Street Party
• Resolution authorizing $12,800 task order with McCollough Architecture for Events Pavilion design at Coastal Arts Center
• Reschedule public hearing for Pirates Voyage PUD (Case 0403-PUD-26) from June 2 to June 16, 2026 (applicant deferred)
• Set public hearing for Bubba's Seaside Mini Golf PUD (Case 0503-PUD-26, suggested June 16)

The Orange Beach City Council moved the public hearing for the Pirates Voyage PUD to June 16, 2026 after the applicant deferred the project. It also scheduled a public hearing for the Bubba's Seaside Mini Golf PUD on June 16, 2026. The other items—grant award resolutions, a design‑services contract, and a barricade trailer price—were only discussed; no vote totals or approvals were recorded.

• Rescheduled public hearing for Pirates Voyage PUD to June 16, 2026 (deferred project)
• Set public hearing for Bubba's Seaside Mini Golf PUD on June 16, 2026

Regular Council Meeting

The Orange Beach City Council will vote on several contract awards, including a $48,750 bid for barricades, a $75,590 bid for a sewer pump, and a contract not to exceed $307,303 for County Road 4 lift station rehabilitation. A resolution will designate the official name of Beach Boulevard East and amend a board of adjustment appointment. The council will also hold public hearings on three zoning ordinance amendments for the Buena Vista, Moondance, and The Wharf Landing PUDs.

• Resolution awarding $48,750 to Friedrichs Custom Manufacturing for barricades
• Resolution awarding $75,590 to Hydra Service for a sewer department pump
• Resolution awarding up to $307,303 to QR Contracting for County Road 4 lift station rehabilitation
• Public hearing on zoning amendment for Buena Vista PUD Minor Modification, Lot 72
• Public hearing on zoning amendment for Moondance PUD Boat Slips

The council approved a minor modification to the Buena Vista PUD to allow a 160-square-foot golf cart garage on Lot 72, adopted several bid awards for barricades, sewer pumps, and lift station rehabilitation, and deferred a Moondance PUD boat slip ordinance to a future meeting. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on a cash requirements motion.

• Approved agenda as written (unanimous)
• Certified cash requirements with no related interests as appropriate for payment (4-0)
• Certified cash requirements with related interests in Swift Supply as appropriate for payment (3-0-1, Silvers abstained)
• Adopted resolution designating Beach Boulevard East as official name (unanimous)
• Awarded barricade bid to Friedrichs Custom Manufacturing Inc., $48,750 (unanimous)
• Awarded pump bid for Sewer Department to Hydra Service Inc., $75,590 (unanimous)
• Awarded County Road 4 Lift Station Rehabilitation bid to OR Contracting LLC, not to exceed $307,303 (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance approving Buena Vista PUD minor modification for Lot 72 (4-0); deferred Moondance PUD boat slips to June 2, 2026; advanced Wharf Landing PUD to second reading

Committee of the Whole

The Orange Beach City Council is reviewing new business items, including bids for sewer equipment and barricades, and a resolution to designate Beach Boulevard East. The agenda also lists reminders for public hearings on May 19 regarding zoning amendments for three planned unit developments. These zoning amendments would modify development rules for properties in the Buena Vista, Moondance, and The Wharf Landing districts. No final decisions or dollar amounts are listed in this agenda.

• Resolution to designate the official name of Beach Boulevard East
• Bids for barricades, barricade trailers, and a sewer department pump
• Bid for County Road 4 Lift Station rehabilitation and pump installation
• Public hearing reminders on May 19 for zoning amendments to Buena Vista PUD, Moondance PUD, and The Wharf Landing PUD

The Committee of the Whole met to review potential agenda items. Items discussed included naming Beach Boulevard East, several bid awards, and reminders of upcoming public hearings on zoning amendments. No votes or decisions were recorded, and the meeting adjourned.

Regular Council Meeting

This regular council meeting includes several resolutions, such as a professional services agreement with Volkert, a task order for evaluating alternatives for the Baldwin Beach Express Bridge not to exceed $55,899.20, a vehicle purchase for Public Works for $59,674, and beach monitoring for $59,200. Also includes appointments to the Board of Education and Board of Adjustment, and submission of the MWPP Annual Report. The meeting begins at 5:00 PM.

• Resolution authorizing task order with Volkert for Baldwin Beach Express Bridge evaluation not to exceed $55,899.20
• Resolution authorizing purchase of vehicle for Public Works from Stivers Ford Lincoln for $59,674
• Resolution authorizing task order with Foth Infrastructure for beach annual monitoring for $59,200
• Resolution appointing member to Orange Beach City Board of Education
• Resolution appointing Tina D'Aversa to Board of Adjustment

The council approved resolutions to authorize contracts with Volkert, Inc. for bridge evaluation and with Foth Infrastructure for beach monitoring, and to purchase a vehicle for the Public Works Department. The council also appointed members to the School Board and Board of Adjustment.

• Appointed Clay Tindal to Orange Beach City Board of Education (3-2)
• Appointed Tina D'Aversa to Board of Adjustment (5-0)
• Authorized $59,674 vehicle purchase for Public Works (5-0)
• Authorized $55,899.20 bridge study task order with Volkert (5-0)
• Authorized $59,200 beach monitoring task order with Foth (5-0)
• Certified cash requirements for Swift Supply payments (4-0-1)
• Certified general cash requirements within budget (5-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes as written (5-0)

General

The Orange Beach City Council will hold a work‑session to review several updates, including the city’s financial status, a town‑hall presentation, the organizational chart, personnel policies, a property acquisition, and the recreation campus plan. An executive session will be held to discuss threatened and pending litigation. The council will also consider any additional items for future agendas before adjourning.

• Financial update review
• Organizational chart update review
• Property acquisition review
• Recreation campus plan review
• Executive session on threatened and pending litigation

The Orange Beach City Council held a work session on May 5, 2026, discussing a financial update, construction update, personnel update, ALDOT bridge project, airport rideshare partnership, 7 Studios project, noise ordinance amendment, Jubilee Road improvement grant status, Personnel Policy Manual draft, upcoming public hearings, bypass project, and a possible additional Beach Express Bridge span. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the session was solely for discussion.

Regular Council Meeting

The Orange Beach City Council will consider authorizing the sale of the Orange Beach Event Center at the Wharf, among other items. The agenda also includes resolutions for a rifle range site work bid ($234,325), a zoning ordinance update ($163,540), and participation in opioid settlements. Public hearings are scheduled for a conditional use approval for Bayside Orange Beach Garages Phase 2.

• Resolution authorizing the sale of the Orange Beach Event Center at the Wharf
• Resolution awarding bid for Rifle Range Site Work at Shooting Complex to TripTek Construction for up to $234,325
• Resolution approving consulting services with Orion Planning + Design to update Zoning Ordinance for up to $163,540
• Resolution authorizing the city to join as a participant in opioid settlements
• Resolution authorizing a traffic signal study at SR-161 and Terry Cove Drive for pedestrian safety for up to $17,400

The Orange Beach City Council unanimously approved the sale of the Orange Beach Event Center at the Wharf, joined current and future opioid settlements, and granted conditional use approval for Bayside Orange Beach Garages Phase 2. The council also adopted the 2024 audited financial statements, approved a liquor license for Last Mango Bar and Chill, and authorized a traffic signal study at SR-161 and Terry Cove Drive. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on a cash requirements payment related to Swift Supply.

• Approved fiscal year 2024 audited financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved restaurant retail liquor license for Last Mango Bar and Chill at 4851 Wharf Parkway (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing sale of Orange Beach Event Center at the Wharf (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to join current and future opioid settlements (unanimous)
• Awarded site work at the Shooting Complex to TripTek Construction, LLC, not to exceed $234,325 (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for Bayside Orange Beach Garages Phase 2 at 24701 Pelican Place (5-0)
• Authorized traffic signal study at SR-161 and Terry Cove Drive with AECOM for $17,400 (unanimous)
• Postponed appointment to City Board of Education to May 6, 2026 (unanimous)

General

The Orange Beach City Council will meet in executive session to discuss pending litigation. No other substantive business is on the agenda; the meeting is otherwise procedural with roll call and adjournment.

• Executive session to discuss pending litigation

The City Council held a work session to discuss pending litigation and body camera records release policy. The only formal action taken was the unanimous vote to enter an executive session.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss pending litigation (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Orange Beach City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss an amendment to the Recreational Vehicle Rentals Ordinance and a Board of Adjustment appointment. Resolutions include a professional services agreement with Volkert, Inc., a task order for Baldwin Beach Express Bridge evaluation not to exceed $55,899.20, a vehicle purchase for Public Works for $59,674, and beach monitoring services for $59,200. The council will also set public hearing dates for two zoning ordinance amendments: Moondance PUD boat slips and The Wharf Landing Residential District PUD.

• Discuss amendment to Recreational Vehicle Rentals Ordinance
• Resolution for Volkert, Inc. professional services agreement for civil engineering, surveying, and construction management
• Task order for Baldwin Beach Express Bridge evaluation not to exceed $55,899.20
• Vehicle purchase for Public Works from Stivers Ford Lincoln for $59,674
• Set public hearing dates for Moondance PUD and The Wharf Landing Residential District PUD zoning amendments

The Committee of the Whole reviewed potential agenda items for the May 6 regular meeting. Councilmembers agreed to appoint Tina D’Aversa to the Board of Adjustment and set public hearing dates for two zoning ordinance amendments. Several resolutions were discussed but no formal votes were taken; the meeting was primarily procedural.

• Agreed to appoint Tina D’Aversa to the Board of Adjustment (consensus)
• Set public hearing for May 19 on Moondance PUD boat slip amendment
• Set public hearing for May 19 on The Wharf Landing Residential District PUD amendment

Committee of the Whole

The Orange Beach City Council Committee of the Whole will consider multiple resolutions, including authorizing the sale of the Orange Beach Event Center at the Wharf and updating the zoning ordinance for $163,540. Other items include a traffic signal study at SR-161 and Terry Cove Drive, purchases of surveillance and access control systems, and discussions on School Board appointments and RV rentals ordinance amendments. Public hearing dates will also be set for zoning cases.

• Resolution to authorize sale of Orange Beach Event Center at the Wharf
• Resolution for zoning ordinance update with Orion Planning + Design, not to exceed $163,540
• Resolution for traffic signal study at SR-161 and Terry Cove Drive, not to exceed $17,400
• Resolution to purchase video surveillance system at Pickleball Courts for $42,116.18
• Discussion on amending Recreational Vehicle Rentals Ordinance

The Committee of the Whole met to review potential items for the April 7, 2026, agenda. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this meeting.

• Discussed School Board appointment
• Discussed amendment to Recreational Vehicle Rentals Ordinance
• Reviewed rescheduling of May 5 meetings to May 6 at the Performing Arts Center

Regular Council Meeting

The Orange Beach City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 7, 2026, to discuss several resolutions and a first-reading ordinance. Key items include authorizing the Mayor to negotiate the sale of the Orange Beach Event Center at the Wharf and to purchase real property. Other actions involve funding for the Safe Harbor Animal Coalition, purchasing medical devices for the Fire Department, and awarding contracts for tennis court resurfacing and auditing services.

• Resolution and first-reading ordinance to declare Orange Beach Event Center at the Wharf as unneeded and authorize its sale
• Resolution appropriating $10,000 to support Safe Harbor Animal Coalition for FY2026
• Resolution authorizing purchase of three LUCAS Chest Compression System Devices for the Fire Department at $59,819.88
• Resolution awarding bid for Tennis Court Resurfacing and Cabana Installation to American Tennis Courts, Inc., up to $93,572
• Resolution accepting proposal from Byers, Byers & Associates, P.C., for FY2025 auditing services up to $79,850

The City Council approved several resolutions regarding municipal spending, equipment purchases, and service agreements. The council also passed an ordinance declaring the Orange Beach Event Center at the Wharf as unneeded city-owned property.

• Approved $10,000 for Safe Harbor Animal Coalition (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of LUCAS Chest Compression System Devices via opioid settlement funds (unanimous)
• Approved $59,819.88 for Fire Department compression devices from Stryker Sales, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved NEOGOV software agreement for Police Department background investigations (unanimous)
• Approved Saucy Fuzz performance contract for Orange Beach Nest Fest (unanimous)
• Rejected all bids for Burn Tower at the Fire Training Facility (unanimous)
• Approved American Tennis Courts, Inc. for tennis court resurfacing up to $93,572 (unanimous)
• Approved Mack Tucker for golf instruction services (unanimous)

Special Meeting

The Orange Beach City Council will consider approving a special events retail liquor license for the Wharf Restaurant Group LLC to serve alcohol at the Alabama Society of Respiratory Care Social on April 8-9, 2026, at the Orange Beach Event Center. This is the only substantive item on the special-called meeting agenda.

• Approval of a Special Events Retail Liquor License for Wharf Restaurant Group LLC for the Alabama Society of Respiratory Care Social, April 8-9, 2026, at 4671 Wharf Parkway West

The City Council approved a special events retail liquor license for an event at the Orange Beach Event Center. The council also entered an executive session to discuss pending litigation.

• Approved agenda with one additional item (unanimous)
• Approved Special Events Retail Liquor License Application for Wharf Restaurant Group LLC (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss pending litigation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the disposition and sale of the Orange Beach Event Center at the Wharf. The body will also consider several equipment purchases for public safety and various service contracts.

• Resolution to appropriate $10,000 for the Safe Harbor Animal Coalition for FY2026
• Purchase of three LUCAS Chest Compression System Devices for $59,819.88
• Auditing services proposal from Byers, Byers & Associates, P.C. not to exceed $79,850
• Change order for two ambulance cots not to exceed $27,278
• Public hearing dates for Pirates Voyage PUD and Bayside Orange Beach Garages, Phase 2

The Orange Beach City Council approved a resolution declaring the Event Center at the Wharf unneeded for municipal purposes and authorizing its disposition. The council also approved several funding and procurement resolutions, set public hearing dates for zoning and conditional use matters, and authorized the mayor to negotiate the sale of the Event Center and purchase of real property.

• Approved resolution to dispose of the Event Center at the Wharf as unneeded city property
• Authorized the mayor to negotiate the sale of the Orange Beach Event Center at the Wharf
• Authorized the mayor to negotiate the purchase of real property
• Approved $10,000 appropriation to support the Safe Harbor Animal Coalition for FY 2026
• Approved purchase of three LUCAS Chest Compression System devices for the Fire Department ($59,819.88)
• Approved execution of a software service agreement with Governmentjobs.com for Police Department background investigations
• Approved performance contract with Saucy Fuzz for musical entertainment at the 2026 Nest Fest
• Set public hearing for ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance (Pirates Voyage PUD) on April 21, 2026

Regular Council Meeting

The Orange Beach City Council will vote on 18 resolutions, including a sole source purchase of a lifeguard tower for $82,835, renovation of the Old Finance Building for $68,800, and a facial recognition software agreement with Clearview AI for the Police Department. The council will also consider preliminary studies for a new civic center, including a soil study for $8,565 and a wetland assessment for $2,750. Other items include liquor license approvals, appointments, and annual bids for vehicles and services.

• Resolution authorizing facial recognition software agreement with Clearview AI for Police Department
• Sole source purchase of a Lifeguard Tower from Bausch Enterprises for $82,835
• Renovation of Old Finance Building with McCollough Architecture for $68,800
• Geotechnical study for a new civic center (GeoCon Engineering, $8,565) and wetland assessment (Wetland Sciences, $2,750)
• Award of two vehicles for Community Development Department to Eastern Shore Toyota for $88,000

The Orange Beach City Council unanimously approved a software service agreement with Clearview AI, Inc. for facial recognition use by the Police Department. It also approved a sole‑source purchase of a lifeguard tower, two special‑events liquor licenses, and several contracts for city infrastructure and services. All motions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved Clearview AI facial recognition software agreement for police (unanimous)
• Approved sole‑source purchase of Lifeguard Tower up to $82,835 (unanimous)
• Approved special‑events liquor license for Bottles Up Mobile, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved retail beer, wine, tobacco and nicotine liquor license for SAI SARVADHAARA LLC (unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Baldwin County for Navy Road maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved right‑of‑entry permit with The Nature Conservancy for Waterfront Park restoration (unanimous)
• Approved underground electric line easement agreement with Baldwin County Electric Membership Corp. (unanimous)
• Appointed Stephen Lewis to the Orange Beach City Board of Education (unanimous)