Pelham public meetings in 2021
32 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Pelham City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with routine items, including special use permits for Dish Wireless equipment, a garbage service contract, and several budget amendments for building repairs. In new business, the council will vote on contracts for drainage studies and establish several reserve funds from the General Fund. No public hearings are scheduled, but the council will hold public hearings on zoning and land use amendments on January 10, 2022.
- Special use permits for Dish Wireless at 2000 Bearden Road and 5010 Oak Mountain Lane
- Contract with Cahaba Solid Waste Disposal Authority/AmWaste for residential garbage service
- Budget amendments for repairs to Pelham Tennis Center and Fire Station No. 2
- Contract for hydraulic modeling and drainage studies for Bishop Creek and Buck Creek basins
- Resolutions to establish emergency, facilities, IT, parks, and vehicle replacement reserves
Commercial Development Authority
The Pelham Commercial Development Authority will meet to review routine items including minutes and financial reports, and to discuss the status of the Fran's property legal description correction. The board will also discuss the Welborn Street property and its rezoning process, and consider an unsolicited purchase offer from United Contracting & Design, LLC for the CDA-owned property at 2774-2788 Pelham Parkway.
- Consideration of unsolicited purchase offer from United Contracting & Design, LLC for property at 2774-2788 Pelham Parkway
- Discussion of Welborn Street property status and rezoning process
- Status update on Fran's Property legal description correction
- FY 2021-2022 budget preparation update
- Approval of minutes from November 16, 2021 special meeting
City Council
The Pelham City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including hydraulic modeling and drainage studies, a rental agreement for City Hall, the Cahaba Solid Waste Disposal Authority/AmWaste contract, unassigned fund balance reserve allocations, and a medical marijuana dispensaries ordinance. These are discussions only, not final decisions, and the session is open to the public but not a public hearing.
- Discussion – Hydraulic Modeling & Drainage Studies & Funding
- Discussion – Rental Agreement – 401 Southgate Drive (City Hall)
- Discussion – Cahaba Solid Waste Disposal Authority/AmWaste Contract
- Discussion – Unassigned Fund Balance Reserve Allocations
- Discussion – Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Ordinance
City Council
The Pelham City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on several agenda items, including a resolution to rezone properties on Pelham Parkway and County Road 11 for commercial use, as well as other business matters. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, a report from the City Manager, and discussion of various city codes and policies.
- Resolution to rezone Pelham Parkway and County Road 11 for commercial use
- Discussion of the Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Report by the City Manager
- Review of the November 1, 2021 City Council minutes
- Discussion of the City of Pelham Code of Ordinances
- Discussion of the Pelham City Council meeting schedule
Commercial Development Authority
The Pelham Commercial Development Authority is holding a special meeting to discuss and consider a sale and purchase contract for its property at 2878 Highway 31, known as the Welborn Street Property. The agenda includes only this item plus routine procedural matters, so no other substantive decisions are listed.
- Discussion and consideration of sale and purchase contract for CDA-owned property at 2878 Highway 31 (Welborn Street Property)
City Council
The Pelham City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading on Ordinance No. 135-243 to rezone 28.80 acres at Huntley Parkway and Shelby County Highway 11 from A-1 Agricultural to MX-C Mixed-Use Commercial. The council will also consider several resolutions, including a lease for golf course equipment, a design contract for the Conference Center, and a trail study agreement. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and proclamations.
- Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 135-243: rezone 28.80 acres at Huntley Pkwy & Hwy 11 from A-1 to MX-C
- Resolution 2021-11-01-01: approve 36-month lease for golf course maintenance equipment at Ballantrae Golf Club
- Resolution 2021-11-01-02: approve professional services contract with Barrett Architecture Studio for Conference Center design at Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena
- Resolution 2021-11-01-03: authorize agreement with RPCGB for APPLE study of regional trail connecting Pelham and Helena
- Resolution 2021-11-01-07: approve ABC application for Margarita Grill LLC (234 Cahaba Valley Rd) for one-day event Nov 16, 2021
City Council
The Pelham City Council is holding a work session to discuss flood response updates, conduct interviews for Planning Commission and Storm Water Board positions, and review a FEMA request for repetitive loss property information. They will also consider a sponsorship request from the Natural Resources Conservation Service and review the upcoming regular council agenda.
- Update on flood response
- Interviews for Planning Commission and Storm Water Board positions
- FEMA request for repetitive loss properties information
- Sponsorship request from Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Review of November 1, 2021 City Council agenda
Commercial Development Authority
The Pelham Commercial Development Authority is meeting to review its financial report, discuss current projects including the Wellborn and Old Fran's properties, and consider redevelopment areas and the Improvement Grant Program. The agenda also includes an update on 58 Inc. and a welcome event for the new Economic Development Director.
- Review of Wellborn Property project
- Review of Old Fran's Property project
- Discussion of redevelopment areas and new drops
- Improvement Grant Program review
- Update on 58 Inc.
City Council
The Pelham City Council is holding a work session to discuss an update on the October 6-7, 2021 flood event and review the agenda for the upcoming regular council meeting. The session is open to the public but is not a public hearing.
- Update on October 6-7, 2021 flood event
- Approval of October 4, 2021 work session minutes
- Review of October 18, 2021 City Council agenda
City Council
The Pelham City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 4, 2021, to consider a zoning change, several resolutions for contracts and licenses, and other routine business. The agenda includes a public hearing on a zoning amendment, a special use permit for T-Mobile, ABC license applications, and multiple contract approvals. The meeting is open to the public, but no public hearings are scheduled.
- Ordinance No. 135-239: Rezone property at Shelby County Highways 52E and 35 from B-2 to M-1 (second reading)
- Resolution 2021-10-04-01: T-Mobile special use permit for equipment modification at 1000 Martin Street
- Resolution 2021-10-04-03: ABC license for Creekside BBQ at 1020 Oak Mountain State Park Road
- Resolution 2021-10-04-09: Contract for Chandalar Drive PVC Water Main Replacement
- Resolution 2021-10-04-12/13: Real estate purchase agreements with Susan Schein and BT Pelham Associates
Personnel Board
The Pelham Personnel Board is meeting to handle routine administrative items: approving the previous meeting's minutes and reviewing a job description. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from previous meeting
- Review of job description
Commercial Development Authority
The Pelham Commercial Development Authority is meeting to review its financial report, current projects including the Wellborn and Old Fran's properties, redevelopment areas, and the Improvement Grant Program. They will also receive an update on 58 Inc. and welcome the new City Economic Development Director.
- Financial report presented by Secretary/Treasurer M. Jaeh
- Review of Wellborn Property and Old Fran's Property projects
- Discussion of redevelopment areas and new areas
- Improvement Grant Program review
- Update on 58 Inc.
City Council
The Pelham City Council is holding a work session with a light agenda. They will approve minutes from a prior session, hear follow-up from the Beautification, Entertainment and Arts Team, receive an update from the Pelham City Schools Foundation, and discuss scheduling for future work sessions. No votes or major decisions are listed.
- Approval of September 8, 2021 work session minutes
- Follow-up from Chad Leverett, President, Beautification, Entertainment and Arts Team
- Update from Jim Sumpter, Pelham City Schools Foundation
- Discussion on work session scheduling
City Council
The Pelham City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including funding for the Beautification, Entertainment and Arts Team (B.E.A.T.), appointments to expiring board terms, and presentations on the FY2020 financial audit and the FY2022 budget. The meeting is open to the public but is not a public hearing.
- Discussion of B.E.A.T. funding
- Presentation of FY2020 financial audit by Jayme Lambert, BMSS, LLC
- Appointments to Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, Storm Water Board, Planning Commission, and Public Library Board
- FY2022 Budget Presentation
City Council
The Pelham City Council will consider a zoning change along Huntley Parkway, several contracts including a management agreement for the Civic Complex and Ice Arena, and a new liquor license application. They will also vote on job descriptions, pay scales, and various public works contracts.
- Ordinance 135-241: Rezone property along Huntley Parkway from PUD PR-1 to PUD PR-2
- Resolution 2021-09-08-02: Management agreement with VenuWorks for Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena
- Resolution 2021-09-08-07: ABC license for Pub 261 at 9340 Helena Road
- Resolution 2021-09-08-04/05: Water damage repairs at Tennis Center and Police & Court Building
- Ordinance 070-05: Adopt Flood and Damage Prevention Plan
Zoning Board of Adjustments
The Pelham Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Susan Schein to build 66 parking spaces instead of the 146 required by the city's zoning ordinance for retail uses. The request applies to a parcel identified by ID 13 6 24 1 001 020.001. The board will consider the request and hear public comments in favor or opposition.
- Variance request to construct 66 parking spaces instead of required 146
- Applicant: Susan Schein
- Parcel ID: 13 6 24 1 001 020.001
- Public hearing at Pelham Water Department, 3111 Cummings St., Sept. 8, 2021, 7:30 A.M.
- Ordinance reference: Ord. No. 135-182, Article XXII, Section 2.5
Commercial Development Authority
The Pelham Commercial Development Authority is meeting to review its financial report, discuss current projects including the Wellborn and Old Fran's properties, and consider redevelopment areas. The agenda also includes an update on 58 Inc. and a welcome event for the new Economic Development Director.
- Financial report by Secretary/Treasurer M. Jaeh
- Review of Wellborn Property and Old Fran's Property
- Discussion of redevelopment areas and new drops
- Update on 58 Inc. by M. Whitten
- Welcome event for Economic Development Director Michael Simon
City Council
The Pelham City Council will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of an ordinance to rezone 4.64 acres of vacant property along Huntley Parkway from PUD PR-1 to PUD PR-2. The council will also vote on resolutions for city branding, a police training room contract, the FY2022 transportation plan, and HVAC replacement. Several new city employees will be introduced, and a retirement recognition for Police Chief Pat Cheatwood is scheduled.
- Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 135-241 to rezone 4.64 acres on Huntley Parkway from PUD PR-1 to PUD PR-2 (applicant: Grants Mill, LLC)
- Resolution 2021-08-16-02: public works contract with Hulon Construction for police training room in Pelham Police & Court Building
- Resolution 2021-08-16-04: accept A.T. Mechanical bid for HVAC replacement at Police & Court Building, repealing Resolution 2021-08-02-05
- Resolution 2021-08-16-03: adopt City of Pelham Transportation Plan for FY2022
- Ordinance No. 509: vacate utility easement at Shelby County Highway 11 and Grey Oaks Parkway (first reading)
City Council
The Pelham City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including the FY2020 financial audit, a management agreement with VenuWorks for the Civic Complex and Ice Arena, and job descriptions and pay scales for Public Works and IT. The council will also discuss the Major Arena Soccer League 2, the B.E.A.T. program, the Civil Service Act, and rescheduling the September 6 meeting due to Labor Day. No final decisions are made at this work session.
- FY2020 Financial Audit/Statements presented by Zach Clifton of BMSS, LLC
- Management agreement with VenuWorks of Pelham, LLC for Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena and food/beverage services at Racquet Club and Parks & Recreation
- Discussion of Major Arena Soccer League 2
- Job descriptions and pay scales for Public Works and IT departments
- Discussion of Civil Service Act
City Council
The Pelham City Council is holding a work session to discuss cooperative districts. The agenda includes approval of minutes, a possible executive session, and a review of the upcoming council agenda. No other substantive items are listed.
- Discussion of cooperative districts
City Council
The Pelham City Council will consider an ordinance to vacate a portion of the public right-of-way along Amphitheater Road, plus several resolutions including paying the Economic Development Director's salary from lodging taxes, authorizing land purchase negotiations, terminating a waste contract, and approving contracts for police building improvements. No public hearings are scheduled, but a future hearing on a rezoning request is announced.
- Ordinance No. 508 to vacate part of Amphitheater Road ROW
- Resolution to pay Economic Development Director salary from lodging tax revenue
- Resolution to authorize negotiation for purchase of 11.082 acres of undeveloped land
- Resolution to terminate Advanced Disposal/Waste Management contract effective Jan 1, 2022
- Contracts for security cameras, HVAC replacement, and Warrant Office security at Police & Court Building
Personnel Board
The Pelham Personnel Board is meeting to review proposed job descriptions. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, invocation, roll call, and approval of minutes, with no old business to discuss.
- Review of proposed job descriptions
City Council
The Pelham City Council is holding a work session to discuss old and new business, including presentations from Big Communications and on the Storm Water Board's purpose and responsibilities. The meeting is open to the public but is not a public hearing.
- Presentation by Big Communications
- Presentation on Storm Water Board purpose and responsibilities
- Approval of July 6, 2021 work session minutes
City Council
The Pelham City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to vacate a portion of the public right-of-way along Amphitheater Road. The council will also vote on several resolutions, including renewing a line of credit, joining a mutual aid program for utilities, and approving a special use permit for Dish Wireless. Other items include an ordinance repealing a previous zoning ordinance for properties on Huntley Parkway and a resolution to reimburse training expenses for new police hires up to $10,000.
- Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 508 to vacate a portion of Amphitheater Road right-of-way
- Resolution 2021-07-19-03: special use permit for Dish Wireless at 1391 McCain Parkway
- Resolution 2021-07-19-04: authorize reimbursement up to $10,000 for police training expenses
- Ordinance No. 135-240: repeal Ordinance No. 135-200 for noncompliance on Huntley Parkway properties
- Resolution 2021-07-19-05: approve ABC applications for Margarita Grill, LLC at 234 Cahaba Valley Road
Planning Commission
The Pelham Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four items: a rezoning request along Huntley Parkway, preliminary and final plats for phases of the Kinross Highlands at Ballentrae development, and revisions to the City of Pelham Subdivision Regulations. The commission will decide on these items during the meeting.
- Rezoning of Parcel # 14 9 30 0 000 002.000 along Huntley Parkway from PR-1 to PR-2, requested by Grants Mill LLC and SAC LLC
- Preliminary plat for Kinross Highlands at Ballentrae Phase 3, a 32-lot development by Mobley Development
- Final plat for Kinross Highlands at Ballentrae Phase 2, a 31-lot development by Mobley Development
- Consideration of revisions to the City of Pelham Subdivision Regulations
City Council
The Pelham City Council is holding a work session to discuss updates on the City Hall renovations and the PVC/Water Main Replacement Project, as well as a discussion on renewing the Commercial Development Authority line of credit. The meeting is open to the public but is not a public hearing.
- Update on Pelham City Hall Renovations
- Update on PVC/Water Main Replacement Project
- Discussion on renewal of Pelham Commercial Development Authority Line of Credit
City Council
The Pelham City Council is meeting to consider several zoning ordinance amendments and resolutions, including changes to the development and incentive agreements with HCI Oak Mountain, LLC, and rezonings for properties on Shelby County Highways 52 and 11, Hilltop Business Center Dr., and Pickle Drive. They will also hold a first reading of an ordinance to repeal a previous zoning ordinance for noncompliance along Huntley Parkway. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and non-budgeted expenses, with no public hearings scheduled.
- Resolution 2021-05-17-02: Authorize amendment to Development Agreement and Special Economic Incentive Agreement with HCI Oak Mountain, LLC
- Ordinance 135-235: Rezone from B-2 to M-1 at Shelby County Highways 52 and 11
- Ordinance 135-237: Rezone from B-4 to B-2 at 116 Hilltop Business Center Dr.
- Ordinance 135-238: Rezone from R-1 to R-G at 121 and 131 Pickle Drive
- Ordinance 135-240: First reading to repeal Ordinance 135-200 for noncompliance along Huntley Parkway
City Council
The Pelham City Council is holding a work session to discuss new business, including the SAFER Program for special needs dispatch and new business license procedures, and to review updates on The Canopy project. The meeting is open to the public but is not a public hearing.
- SAFER Program – Special Needs Dispatch Director
- Review – New Business License Procedures
- Update and Review: The Canopy
City Council
The Pelham City Council will conduct public hearings and consider several ordinances regarding zoning district boundary changes across the city. The council will also review resolutions for infrastructure projects, including bridge and driveway repairs, and discuss the appointment of members to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board.
- Public hearing for zoning change at Shelby County Highways 52 and 11
- Public hearing for zoning change at 116 Hilltop Business Center Dr.
- Public hearing for zoning change at 121 and 131 Pickle Drive
- Resolution for ADA curb ramp improvements in Beaver Creek subdivision
- Resolution for Pelham Fire Station No. 4 driveway repairs by Wright Construction Company
City Council
The Pelham City Council is holding a work session to discuss and receive updates on several items, including the FY2022 budget schedule, stormwater issues at Holland Lakes, traffic on Windsor Lane, and the Cahaba Solid Waste Disposal Authority. They will also conduct interviews for the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and review the agenda for the upcoming council meeting. This is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- Discussion of FY2022 budget schedule
- Update on Holland Lakes storm water
- Update on Windsor Lane traffic
- Interviews for Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (Kevin Jones, Melissa Leverett, Ramona Sewell)
- Update on HCI Oak Mountain, LLC and HCI Oak Mountain Cabin, LLC
City Council
The Pelham City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on five proposed zoning ordinance amendments, followed by first readings of those ordinances. The council will also consider several resolutions, including appointments to boards, budget amendments, and contracts for city projects.
- Public hearing and first reading for Ordinance 135-232: rezone properties along State Park Road and Amphitheater Road from R-A and B-2 to P-MX and PC (applicants: HCI Oak Mountain, LLC)
- Public hearing and first reading for Ordinance 135-233: rezone 200 Ridge Drive from B-4 to B-2 (applicants: Nathan and Kristy Wells)
- Public hearing and first reading for Ordinance 135-234: rezone property along Ridge Drive from A-1 to R-G (applicant: SNO Inc.)
- Resolution 2021-06-07-05: approve agreement with 1 Call Contractors for backup generator installation at Fire Station No. 2
- Resolution 2021-06-07-04: approve agreement with SWITCH for audio/video upgrades for City Hall renovation
City Council
The Pelham City Council is holding a special work session at the Pelham Public Library. The agenda contains only standard procedural items (call to order, attendance, executive session, old/new business, adjournment) with no specific items listed for discussion or decision. The session is open to the public but is not a public hearing.
- Special work session scheduled for May 27, 2021 at 4:00 PM
- Meeting location: Conference Room, Pelham Public Library, 2000 Pelham Park Blvd.
- Agenda includes potential executive session
- No specific agenda items listed under old or new business