Orange Beach, Alabama
Upcoming
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
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
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Recent meetings
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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)