Pelham public meetings in 2022

Commercial Development Authority

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority Board will meet to approve minutes, review finances, and discuss economic development and marketing items. They will vote on a bylaw amendment and consider organizational memberships, property disposals, and a possible rescheduling of the Grow Pelham launch event.

• Vote on bylaw amendment
• Consider EDAA membership ($300 annually) and BBA membership ($599 annually)
• Discuss United Contracting response on Welborn Property disposal
• Status update on Fran's Property and Welborn Property
• Possible reschedule of Grow Pelham Launch Event from Feb 7 to March 2023

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority Board approved a bylaw amendment with a split vote (Ron Scott voting no, Roberto Rodriguez abstaining) and voted to join four organizations: EDAA ($300 annually), BBA ($599 annually), ACRE ($1,000 annually), and another unspecified group. The board also approved the November 15, 2022 meeting minutes and discussed various economic development items, including the Grow Pelham website and launch event, but made no other formal decisions.

• Approved bylaw amendment (split vote, Ron Scott no, Roberto Rodriguez abstaining)
• Voted to join EDAA ($300 annually)
• Voted to join BBA ($599 annually)
• Voted to join ACRE ($1,000 annually)
• Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Pelham City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with 17 resolutions, including contracts for police equipment, park improvements, and a land sale amendment. No public hearings are scheduled, and the agenda is largely routine administrative items.

• Resolution 2022-12-19-03: Approve two 5-year contracts with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for police equipment (budgeted FY2023)
• Resolution 2022-12-19-05: Amend Purchase and Sales Agreement to convey property to HES Investments, Inc. along Pelham Parkway
• Resolution 2022-12-19-07: Authorize construction of Pickleball Courts and Pavilion at Pelham Senior Center (budgeted FY2023)
• Resolution 2022-12-19-09: Approve design services agreement with Sain Associates for Highway 31 Lighting Project (budgeted FY2023)
• Resolution 2022-12-19-14: Accept AARP grant and request project specific funding

The Pelham City Council unanimously approved a 14-item consent agenda covering routine and non-controversial actions, including contracts, resolutions, and budget amendments. No public hearings, old business, or new business were conducted. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive debate or individual votes on items.

• Adopted consent agenda with 14 resolutions (5-0)
• Approved adding Karen Bragan to memorial obelisk at Pelham City Park
• Approved two 5-year contracts with Axon Enterprise for police equipment
• Declared Civic Complex & Ice Arena property as surplus
• Approved amendment to property sale agreement with HES Investments
• Authorized site prep for Campus No. 124 park project
• Authorized construction of Pickleball Courts and Pavilion at Senior Center
• Approved professional service agreement for Highway 31 Lighting Project

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Pelham Zoning Board of Adjustment approved variances for tree planting and fence height at Huntley Park Townhomes, front yard setbacks on Kings Crest Lane, an accessory structure on Indian Lake Drive, and a non-conforming sign on Cahaba Valley Pkwy E. A variance to reduce front and rear setbacks on High Hampton Drive was denied. The board also approved the September 13, 2022 minutes.

• Approved variance for reduced tree plantings at Huntley Park Townhomes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved variance for fence height at Huntley Park Townhomes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Denied variance for front and rear setbacks on High Hampton Drive (0-5)
• Approved front yard setback variance at 259 Kings Crest Lane (5-0)
• Approved front yard setback variance at 250 Kings Crest Lane (5-0)
• Approved accessory structure variance at 3442 Indian Lake Drive (5-0)
• Approved non-conforming sign variance at 101 Cahaba Valley Pkwy E (5-0)
• Approved September 13, 2022 minutes (voice vote, all ayes)

City Council

The Pelham City Council is holding a regular work session with several discussion items, including medical transport services, an update on City Hall renovations and move-in timeline, a FEMA buyout grant, and a discussion with the Shelby County Chamber (Forward Shelby County). The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and a retirement recognition. No formal votes are scheduled; items are for discussion only.

• Discussion – Medical Transport Services
• Update – City Hall Renovations/Move-In Timeline
• Discussion – FEMA Buyout Grant
• Discussion – The Shelby County Chamber (Forward Shelby County)

The City Council held a work session to discuss medical transport services, City Hall renovations, and a FEMA buyout grant denial. The council reviewed 14 resolutions for a future agenda, including police equipment contracts and public works projects.

• Approved December 5, 2022 Regular Work Session Minutes (unanimous)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss real property (unanimous)

Library Board

The Library Board unanimously approved the proposed budget for fiscal year 2023. The board also approved the minutes from the September 26, 2022, meeting.

• Approved FY 2023 Library Board Budget (unanimous)
• Approved September 26, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission denied a request for a conditional use permit for a tobacco, vape, and CBD business at 3018 Pelham Pkwy. The commission also accepted the 2023 meeting calendar.

• Denied conditional use permit for Tobacco/Vape/CBD use at 3018 Pelham Pkwy (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved November 10, 2022 minutes
• Accepted 2023 meeting calendar

City Council

The Pelham City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with routine items, including approving contracts for CCTV installation, tennis court resurfacing, and HVAC replacement, as well as new job descriptions and a street dedication. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Resolution 2022-12-05-01: accept dedication of streets in Oak Mountain Trail/Grande Vista subdivision (Tractor Supply site)
• Resolution 2022-12-05-02/03: approve job descriptions and pay ranges for Office Manager and Project Manager in Development Services & Public Works
• Resolution 2022-12-05-04: sole source contract to ISO Network, LLC for CCTV system at City Hall
• Resolution 2022-12-05-05: contract to Welch Tennis Courts, Inc. for Racquet Club clay court resurfacing (no bids received)
• Resolution 2022-12-05-07: contract with Action Air, LLC to replace 8 HVAC split systems at Senior Center

The Pelham City Council unanimously adopted the consent agenda, approving 11 resolutions covering street dedications, job descriptions, contracts for CCTV, tennis court resurfacing, tile repair, HVAC replacement, roof repair, engineering services, zoning board appointments, and police surplus property. No public hearings, public comments, or other substantive business were conducted.

• Adopted consent agenda unanimously (5-0)
• Accepted street/right-of-way dedication in Oak Mountain Trail/Grande Vista subdivision
• Approved job descriptions/pay ranges for Office Manager and Project Manager in Development Services & Public Works
• Approved sole source CCTV contract with ISO Network, LLC for City Hall
• Approved Racquet Club clay court resurfacing contract with Welch Tennis Courts, Inc. (no bids received)
• Approved Racquet Club tile/deck repair contract with Bryan's Tile & Stone
• Approved HVAC replacement contract with Action Air, LLC for Senior Center
• Approved roof replacement contract with Coston General Contractors for Civic Complex & Ice Arena

City Council

The Pelham City Council is holding a regular work session to discuss several items, including the city manager's annual evaluation, discounted water/sewer/garbage rates, and establishing hours for city parks. The meeting is open to the public but is not a public hearing.

• Update on Pelham Strong 2022 Christmas Parade
• Discussion of City Manager's Annual Evaluation
• Discussion of Discounted Water/Sewer/Garbage Rates
• Discussion of Establishing Hours for Pelham City Parks
• Discussion of January 2023 Work Session & City Council Meeting Dates

The council reached a consensus to move January 2023 meeting dates and relocate the December 19th meeting to the Pelham Senior Center. Council members unanimously voted to add the name of former employee Karen Bragan to the obelisk in City Park. The session also included a review of several proposed resolutions for a future council agenda.

• Approved November 21, 2022 Regular Work Session Minutes (unanimous)
• Rescheduled January 2023 work sessions and council meetings to January 11 and 18, 2023
• Moved December 19th meetings to the Pelham Senior Center
• Approved adding Karen Bragan's name to the City Park obelisk (unanimous)

City Council

The Pelham City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, several resolutions for contracts and grants, and a public hearing on a zoning change. The main item is a proposed ordinance to rezone 7 Crosscreek Trail from B-2 (General Business) to M-1 (Light Industrial). The meeting is open to the public, with limited public comments.

• Rezoning of 7 Crosscreek Trail from B-2 to M-1 (Ordinance 135-253)
• Resolution 2022-11-21-01: accept bid for fire department PPE
• Resolution 2022-11-21-07: contract with 1 Call Contractors for Tennis Center electrical work
• Resolution 2022-11-21-08: contract with Baird Contracting for Red Fox Drive storm sewer replacement
• Resolution 2022-11-21-09: contract with Issis and Sons for flooring at Streets and Public Works

The City Council approved a zoning change from General Business District (B-2) to Light Industrial District (M-1) for a property owned by Vulcan Threaded Products, Inc. The council also adopted a consent agenda covering various public works contracts and budget amendments.

• Approved Ordinance No. 135-253 rezoning 7 Crosscreek Trail to M-1 (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 for Dispatch Center headsets, chairs, and office items
• Approved bid for Pelham Fire Department personal protective equipment
• Approved release of street bond money for Bent Creek Subdivision Sector 2, Phase 2
• Approved budget amendment for Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena kitchen equipment
• Approved funding applications for the CRISI Grant Program
• Approved job description and pay ranges for Recreation Programs Supervisor
• Approved contracts for Tennis Center electrical work, Red Fox Drive storm sewer replacement, and Public Works flooring

City Council

The Pelham City Council will hold a public hearing to consider Ordinance No. 135-253, which would rezone property at 7 Crosscreek Trail from B-2 (General Business District) to M-1 (Light Industrial District). The applicant is Gonzalez-Strength and Associates, and the property owner is Vulcan Threaded Products, Inc. The hearing is scheduled for November 21, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Police & Court Building Courtroom.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 135-253 to rezone 7 Crosscreek Trail from B-2 to M-1
• Applicant: Gonzalez-Strength and Associates, c/o Bill Wilson
• Property owner: Vulcan Threaded Products, Inc.
• Location: 7 Crosscreek Trail, Pelham, AL 35124

The City Council approved the November 7, 2022 work session minutes. Members interviewed four candidates for the Board of Adjustment and reviewed a comprehensive agenda for the upcoming council meeting, including several infrastructure and budget resolutions.

• Approved November 7, 2022 Regular Work Session Minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Interviewed Mike Harris, Michael Kelley, and Joe Schifano for Board of Adjustment reappointment
• Interviewed La Fran Marks for Board of Adjustment appointment
• Directed city clerk to prepare appointment resolutions for December 5, 2022 meeting
• Reached consensus to seek college, private, or home school students for the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board student representative position

City Council

The Pelham City Council is holding a regular work session. The main item is conducting interviews for reappointments and appointments to the Pelham Board of Adjustment. There is no new business on the agenda.

• Interviews for Pelham Board of Adjustment reappointments and appointments

The City Council approved the November 7 work session minutes and interviewed four citizens for appointments to the Board of Adjustment. The council reviewed a detailed agenda for the November 21 council meeting, including several resolutions and a rezoning request. Members also discussed expanding the search for a student representative for the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board.

• Approved November 7, 2022 Regular Work Session Minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Interviewed Mike Harris, Michael Kelley, and Joe Schifano for Board of Adjustment reappointment
• Interviewed La Fran Marks for Board of Adjustment appointment
• Directed city clerk to prepare appointment resolutions for December 5, 2022 meeting
• Consensus reached to contact college, private, or home school students for Parks & Recreation Advisory Board vacancy

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The board approved park hours and rules and held elections for board leadership. Members received updates on youth sports, new software for equipment and counting, and the upcoming Christmas Parade.

• Approved park hours and rules (6-0)
• Elected Michael Harris as president
• Elected Ramona Sewell as VP
• Elected Melissa Leverett as secretary
• Approved September minutes

Commercial Development Authority

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority Board will meet to approve minutes, review finances, and discuss economic development and marketing. Key items include considering demolition proposals for the Welborn and Fran's properties, a response from United Contracting regarding the Welborn property, and potential organizational memberships and conference attendance. The board will also review operational policy updates, a grant program, and a bylaw amendment.

• Consideration of demolition proposals for Welborn and Fran's properties
• United Contracting response regarding Welborn property disposal
• Proposed memberships: EDAA $300/yr, BBA $599/yr, ACRE $1000/yr
• EDAA conference Jan 30-Feb 1, 2023, $775 per person
• Grow Pelham launch event Feb 7, 2023 at Pelham Civic Center

The Commercial Development Authority approved a demolition proposal from LEC and voted to join three professional economic development organizations. The board also discussed property research and the status of the Welborn and Fran's properties.

• Approved LEC demolition proposal (unanimous)
• Approved memberships for EDAA, BBA, and ACRE (3-1)
• Approved November 15, 2022 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Personnel Board

The Board approved the job descriptions and salary ranges for an Office Manager and a Project Manager. The Board also received confirmation that the Recreation Programs Supervisor position is non-exempt.

• Approved November 9, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Office Manager job description and pay range with revisions to bullet point 7 (unanimous)
• Approved Project Manager job description and salary range (passed; Floyd Collins abstained)

Planning Commission

The commission recommended a zoning change for a property on Crosscreek Trail and approved the release of a seal coat bond for Bent Creek Sector 2, Phase 2. The commission also approved the October 13, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Recommended rezoning 7 Crosscreek Trail from B-2 General Commercial to M-1 Light Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved release of seal coat bond and recommended acceptance of streets for Bent Creek Sector 2, Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved October 13, 2022 minutes (carried, 1 abstention)

City Council

The Pelham City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with 15 resolutions covering various city projects and purchases, including renovations to Fire Station No. 2, sewer pump replacement, equipment purchases, and professional services agreements. No public hearings are scheduled, and the agenda is otherwise routine.

• Resolution 2022-11-07-01: Approve bid to JG Willens Building, LLC for Fire Station No. 2 renovations
• Resolution 2022-11-07-02: Authorize replacement of Buck Creek Sewer Lift Station Pump
• Resolution 2022-11-07-03: Purchase John Deere mower via Sourcewell contract
• Resolution 2022-11-07-06: Public works contract with Byrd Contractors for water main leak repairs on Shelby County Highways 336 and 35
• Resolution 2022-11-07-10: Award City Hall Landscape Project to Sweetwater Construction LLC (no bids received)

The Pelham City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included 15 resolutions covering various projects and appointments. These included contracts for renovations to Fire Station No. 2, sewer and water pump repairs, a new mower purchase, professional services for the Racquet Club and Civic Complex, and appointments to the Parks & Recreation and Library boards. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included a proclamation and informational reports.

• Adopted consent agenda with 15 resolutions (5-0)
• Approved bid to JG Willens Building, LLC for Fire Station No. 2 renovations
• Authorized replacement of Buck Creek Sewer Lift Station Pump
• Approved purchase of John Deere mower via Sourcewell contract
• Entered agreement with USGS for MS4 program work
• Approved professional services agreement with Barrett Architecture Studio for Racquet Club renovations
• Awarded City Hall Landscape Project to Sweetwater Construction LLC
• Appointed citizens to Parks & Recreation and Library boards

City Council

The Pelham City Council is holding a regular work session. The agenda includes approving the previous meeting's minutes, discussing interviews for Board of Adjustment appointments and other municipal board appointments, and reviewing the upcoming City Council agenda. No new business is listed, and the meeting is open to the public but is not a public hearing.

• Discussion of interviews for Pelham Board of Adjustment appointments
• Discussion of municipal board appointments
• Approval of October 17, 2022 Regular Work Session Minutes
• Review of November 7, 2022 City Council Agenda

The Pelham City Council held a work session where they approved the October 17, 2022 minutes and entered an executive session. They discussed and reached consensus on recommending appointments to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and the Public Library Board. No final votes were taken on these appointments; they are recommendations for a future meeting.

• Approved October 17, 2022 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session (5-0)
• Recommended Kevin Jones for Parks & Recreation Board Place No. 3
• Recommended Leonard Smith for Parks & Recreation Board Place No. 4
• Recommended Judy Mannings for Library Board Place No. 1
• Recommended Gerren Whitlock for Library Board Place No. 5

Commercial Development Authority

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority is holding a special meeting to consider a response to a purchase offer from United Contracting, LLC for CDA-owned property at 2774, 2786, and 2788 Pelham Parkway. The board will also discuss requirements for its line of credit. No other substantive action is on the agenda.

• Response to purchase offer from United Contracting, LLC for property at 2774, 2786 & 2788 Pelham Parkway
• Consideration of requirements for the CDA Line of Credit

The Commercial Development Authority met in executive session to consider a purchase offer from United Contracting, LLC and requirements for a line of credit. The provided minutes do not record any final votes or decisions resulting from these discussions.

Commercial Development Authority

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority will meet to approve minutes, review finances, and discuss economic development updates. The board will also consider proposals for asbestos abatement and demolition of the Welborn property, and discuss a redevelopment plan amendment and a future grant program resolution.

• Consideration of asbestos abatement and demolition proposals for Welborn property
• Status update on Fran's Property
• Discussion of redevelopment plan amendment
• Future grant program resolution
• Line of credit update

The Commercial Development Authority approved a line of credit and $18,819.94 for property taxes. The board also authorized asbestos removal at the Welborn property and a small expenditure for signage.

• Approved line of credit (unanimous)
• Approved $18,819.94 for CDA property taxes (unanimous)
• Approved asbestos removal by Lakeshore at Welborn property (unanimous)
• Approved up to $100 for no trespassing signage at Fran's property (unanimous)
• Approved September 8 and September 20 meeting minutes (unanimous)

General

The Pelham City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with routine items, including a tax abatement agreement for Vulcan Threaded Products, a monthly garbage and recycling rate adjustment, and several contracts and resolutions. No public hearings are scheduled, and the meeting is open to the public.

• Resolution 2022-10-17-01: tax abatement agreement for Vulcan Threaded Products, Inc.
• Resolution 2022-10-17-03: monthly residential garbage and recycling rate adjustment
• Resolution 2022-10-17-02: three-year consulting agreement with Cobbs, Allen & Hall, Inc. for liability insurance brokerage
• Ordinance No. 288-15: adjust municipal business license issuance fees (second reading)
• Resolution 2022-10-17-08: guarantee Commercial Development Authority's line of credit with Central State Bank

The Pelham City Council unanimously adopted the consent agenda, which included approval of an ABC license for Shugah's LLC, a tax abatement agreement for Vulcan Threaded Products, a three-year consulting agreement with Cobbs, Allen & Hall, a monthly garbage and recycling rate adjustment, bids for park lighting and creek debris removal, a professional services agreement for Amphitheater Road design modifications, a guarantee for the Commercial Development Authority's line of credit, and an ordinance adjusting business license fees. The council also unanimously approved a master services agreement with Thrive Operations, LLC for cybersecurity and IT support. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only routine reports and public comments.

• Adopted consent agenda including ABC license for Shugah's LLC (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatement agreement for Vulcan Threaded Products, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved three-year consulting agreement with Cobbs, Allen & Hall, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved monthly residential garbage and recycling rate adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved bid for 2022 City Park Lighting Improvements Project (unanimous)
• Approved bid for Cahaba Valley Creek Debris Removal Project (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement for Amphitheater Road design modifications (unanimous)
• Approved master services agreement with Thrive Operations, LLC for cybersecurity and IT (unanimous)

General

The Pelham City Council will hold a regular work session on October 17, 2022. The primary agenda item is conducting interviews for Municipal Boards. This session is open to the public but is not a public hearing.

• Municipal Board interviews

The City Council approved the October 3, 2022 work session minutes and reviewed the upcoming council agenda. Members discussed several resolutions including tax abatements, IT services, and infrastructure projects. The council reached a consensus to hold the grand opening of Fire Station No. 3 on November 13, 2022.

• Approved October 3, 2022 Regular Work Session Minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled Fire Station No. 3 grand opening for November 13, 2022
• Moved Resolution 2022-10-17-07 (Thrive Operations, LLC agreement) from consent to regular agenda (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Pelham Planning Commission approved three subdivision plats: Simms Landing Phase 2A final plat (28 lots), Simms Landing Phase 3 preliminary plat (44 lots) with a street-length modification, and Grey Oaks Sectors 8 and 10 preliminary plat (48 lots) with stormwater and street-length modifications. The sidewalk modification for Grey Oaks was withdrawn after commission concerns. All votes passed with recorded tallies.

• Approved Simms Landing Phase 2A final plat (28 single-family lots) (6-1)
• Approved Simms Landing Phase 3 preliminary plat (44 single-family lots) with street length modification to 1000 feet without intersection or cul-de-sac (7-0)
• Approved Grey Oaks Sectors 8 and 10 preliminary plat (48 single-family lots) with stormwater and street length modifications (5-2)

City Council

The Pelham City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes adopting the Highway 31 Corridor Redevelopment Plan Update 2022, accepting design plans for the Highway 261 widening project, and entering an ALDOT agreement for traffic signal maintenance. The council will also hold a first reading of an ordinance to adjust municipal business license issuance fees. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Resolution 2022-10-03-01: Adopt Highway 31 Corridor Redevelopment Plan Update 2022
• Resolution 2022-10-03-07: Accept design plans for Highway 261 widening project
• Resolution 2022-10-03-08: Agreement with ALDOT for traffic signal maintenance on Highway 261
• Ordinance No. 288-15: Adjust municipal business license issuance fees (first reading)
• Resolution 2022-10-03-02: ABC license for Shugah's LLC at 3187 Lee Street

The City Council unanimously adopted a consent agenda including the Highway 31 Corridor Redevelopment Plan Update 2022 and several equipment leases for Ballantrae Golf Club. The council also accepted design plans for the Highway 261 widening project. A proposed increase in business license issuance fees was introduced for future consideration.

• Adopted Highway 31 Corridor Redevelopment Plan Update 2022 (5-0)
• Approved contract with Bham Hockey Club, LLC (5-0)
• Approved lease for range picker, beverage carts, and utility carts at Ballantrae Golf Club (5-0)
• Approved lease for 70 electric golf carts at Ballantrae Golf Club (5-0)
• Approved lease for sprayer, topdresser, and gas utility cart at Ballantrae Golf Club (5-0)
• Accepted design plans for Highway 261 widening project (5-0)
• Approved agreement with ALDOT for traffic control signal maintenance on Highway 261 (5-0)
• Approved first amendment to Cahaba Solid Waste Disposal Authority contract regarding fuel surcharges (5-0)

City Council

The Pelham City Council is holding a regular work session to discuss updates on the residential garbage contract, cybersecurity and IT services, and a tax abatement application from Vulcan Threaded Products. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion only.

• Update on amending the Residential Garbage Contract
• Discussion on cybersecurity, IT support, networking, and cloud services
• Discussion on State of Alabama Tax Abatement Application by Vulcan Threaded Products, Inc.

The Pelham City Council held a work session where they approved previous meeting minutes, entered an executive session to discuss pending litigation, and reviewed the upcoming council agenda items including tax abatements, contracts, and lease agreements. The council also voted unanimously to remove an ABC license application for Shugah’s LLC from the agenda. Additionally, the council heard updates regarding a proposed garbage contract fuel surcharge, IT services, and an expansion by Vulcan Threaded Products.

• Approved September 19, 2022 Regular Work Session Minutes (unanimous)
• Entered into an Executive Session to discuss legal ramifications of pending litigation (roll call vote, 5-0)
• Adjourned Executive Session (unanimous)
• Removed Resolution 2022-10-03-02 (ABC license application for Shugah's LLC) from the council agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned the work session (unanimous)

Commercial Development Authority

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority board is meeting to approve minutes, review a 30-day financial report and line of credit, and hear updates on economic development, current and prospective projects, and a website/marketing update. Committee reports cover property purchases and disposals, including the United Contracting/Welborn property, development status of Fran's and Welborn properties, and policy, procedure, and partnership items like a redevelopment plan amendment and a future grant program resolution.

• 30-day financial report and line of credit update
• Disposal of United Contracting/Welborn property
• Development status of Fran's Property and Welborn Property
• Operational policy update and future grant program resolution
• Redevelopment plan amendment

The Board agreed to submit a Purchase & Sale Agreement for the Welborn Street property to the CDA Attorney for review. No other substantive motions were made during the meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 16, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to submit Welborn Street Purchase & Sale Agreement to attorney Josh Arnold for review

City Council

The Pelham City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes approving the Fiscal Year 2023 budgets, a contract with Bham Hockey Club, LLC, and several resolutions related to grant applications and equipment purchases. No public hearings are scheduled, and the agenda is otherwise routine.

• Resolution 2022-09-19-02: Adopt Fiscal Year 2023 Budgets
• Resolution 2022-09-19-01: Contract with Bham Hockey Club, LLC
• Resolution 2022-09-19-03/04: Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program applications
• Resolution 2022-09-19-05: HVAC/plumbing assessment at Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena
• Resolution 2022-09-19-07: Purchase of pistols for Police Department

The City Council approved applications and requests for funding from the Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program. The council also adopted the FY 2023 budgets and approved several professional services and equipment contracts.

• Adopted Fiscal Year 2023 Budgets (5-0)
• Approved application for Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program funding (unanimous)
• Approved request for Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program funding (unanimous)
• Approved professional services contract with MW/Davis Dumas and Associates for HVAC and plumbing assessment at Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena (5-0)
• Approved fund transfer to establish a Capital Projects Fund checking account (5-0)
• Approved bid for purchase of pistols and accessories for Pelham Police Department (5-0)
• Removed contract with Bham Hockey Club, LLC from agenda

City Council

The Pelham City Council is holding a regular work session to discuss several items, including a title sponsorship for a WBRC FOX 6 staycation campaign, a bid for police department pistols and accessories, and an update on the U.S. Highway 31 lighting project. The council will also set dates for board interviews and a Water Board meeting. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Discussion of WBRC FOX 6 Staycation Campaign Title Sponsorship
• Discussion of Police Department Pistols and Accessories Bid
• Update on U.S. Highway 31 Lighting Project
• Set date/time for city board appointment interviews
• Set date/time for Pelham Water Board meeting

The council scheduled interviews for city board appointments for October 17, 2022. Members reviewed a $9 million estimate for the U.S. Highway 31 lighting project and removed a proposed agreement with Bham Hockey Club, LLC from the agenda.

• Approved September 6, 2022 Regular Work Session Minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled city board appointment interviews for October 17, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session to discuss pending litigation (5-0)
• Removed Resolution 2022-09-19-01 (Bham Hockey Club, LLC agreement) from agenda (unanimous)
• Moved Resolution 2022-09-19-03 (RCEP grant application) to New Business (unanimous)
• Moved Resolution 2022-09-19-04 (RCEP grant funding request) to New Business (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Pelham Zoning Board of Adjustments approved variances for a medical center parking reduction, a second business sign, and three site modifications for a new building. One variance request for a residential addition was moved to the end of the agenda because the applicant was not present. All approved motions passed with unanimous or 3-1 votes.

• Variance for residential addition at 524 Creekview Circle deferred (applicant absent)
• Approved variance for medical imaging center at 201 Racquet Club Lane (all ayes)
• Approved variance for second sign at 2789 Pelham Parkway with conditions (all ayes)
• Approved exterior materials variance at 1970 Huntley Parkway (3-1)
• Approved sidewalk requirement waiver at 1970 Huntley Parkway (unanimous)
• Approved gravel surface variance at 1970 Huntley Parkway (3-1)

Commercial Development Authority

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority board is meeting to approve resolutions establishing board officers and designees for the Welborn Street clean-up and demolition project, and to consider lender terms for a line of credit. All items are routine administrative actions.

• Resolution 2022-09-08-01: Establishment of CDA Board Officers
• Resolution 2022-09-08-02: Establishment of CDA Designees for Welborn Street Clean-up and Demolition Project
• Consideration of Lender Terms for CDA Line of Credit

The Commercial Development Authority Board approved resolutions to establish board officers and designate project representatives for the Welborn Street Clean-up and Demolition Project. The board discussed lender terms for a line of credit but took no action.

• Approved Resolution 2022-09-08-01 to establish CDA Board Officers (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-09-08-02 designating Michael Simon and Chris Cousins for the Welborn Street Clean-up and Demolition Project (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the preliminary plat for Kirkwall Phase 5, which consists of 9 single family lots. The commission also approved the minutes from the August 11, 2022 meeting.

• Approved Kirkwall Phase 5 preliminary plat for 9 single family lots (5-0)
• Approved August 11, 2022 minutes

City Council

The City Council held a work session to discuss the FY2023 budget, property maintenance codes, and administration job descriptions. No substantive votes were taken on new business or resolutions during this session, as the council only reviewed the agenda for a subsequent meeting.

• Approved August 15, 2022 Regular Work Session Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 13, 15, and 17, 2022 Special Budget Work Session Minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council unanimously revoked the business license of Shama Corporation (D/B/A Travelodge) following a public hearing on health and safety violations. The council also approved several administrative contracts and declared a specific parcel of real property no longer needed for municipal purposes.

• Revoked business license of Shama Corporation, D/B/A Travelodge (Unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance No. 510 declaring Lot 1 of The Grande Vista no longer needed for public use (Unanimous)
• Approved public works contract with A3 Communications for City Hall access controls (Unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2023 Transportation Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved B32 Engineering Group proposal for Ice Plant replacement plans (Unanimous)
• Approved job descriptions and pay for IT Director and Assistant to the City Manager (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Center for Public Safety Management, LLC for feasibility and operational study (Unanimous)
• Approved software and equipment agreement for Pelham Recreation and Senior Centers (Unanimous)

Personnel Board

The Board approved new job descriptions and salary ranges for two positions. The IT Director role replaces the IT Manager, and the Assistant to the City Manager replaces the Executive Assistant to the City Manager.

• Approved IT Director job description and pay grade
• Approved Assistant to the City Manager job description and pay grade

City Council

The Pelham City Council held a special work session to review proposed FY2023 department budgets. City Manager Gretchen DiFante noted a projected 2% decrease in overall revenue for FY2023. The council discussed absorbing increased garbage collection costs from Amwaste rather than passing them to residents, but no vote was recorded. The session included presentations from various departments and ended with a unanimous adjournment.

• Recessed work session for Water Board meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned special work session (unanimous voice vote)
• Reviewed proposed FY2023 revenue projections (2% decline)
• Discussed Amwaste garbage collection cost increase (no vote recorded)

Water Department

The Pelham Water Department approved a request to adjust a resident's sewer rate following water leaks at his home. The adjustment begins in September 2022, and no refund will be issued.

• Approved January 23, 2017 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved sewer rate adjustment for Daryl McIntosh starting September 2022 with no refund (unanimous)

General

The Commercial Development Authority Board will review financial reports and economic development updates. The meeting includes discussions on property statuses for Tacala Companies and United Contracting, as well as potential updates to operational policies and redevelopment plans.

• Review of 30-day financial report and line of credit update
• Status updates on Fran’s Property and Welborn Property
• Discussion of property disposals involving Tacala Companies and United Contracting
• Proposed redevelopment plan amendment
• Discussion of future grant program resolution

The Commercial Development Authority voted to pursue a line of credit with Central State Bank and adopted new property acquisition and disposal policies. The board also authorized contracts to prepare the Welborn property and appointed Michael Simon as Project Manager.

• Approved pursuing a line of credit with Central State Bank (unanimous)
• Approved contracts to make Welborn property pad ready (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to approve clean-up project authorizations up to $5,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to approve non-price related administrative documents (unanimous)
• Established ED Director Michael Simon as Project Manager (unanimous)
• Adopted property disposal policy (unanimous)
• Approved property acquisition policy (unanimous)
• Approved maps for the HWY 31 redevelopment update (unanimous)

General

The Pelham City Council will consider amendments to the Corridor Overlay District and General Business District. The agenda also includes several resolutions regarding public works, trail improvements, and software agreements.

• Public hearing and ordinances for Corridor Overlay District and B-2 General Business District amendments
• Oak Mountain Trail infrastructure improvements contract with Takco Construction
• Professional services agreement with AECOM for Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program application
• Public works project to install electrical equipment at the Street Department’s Pole Barn
• Repairs to baseball field lights at City Park

The City Council unanimously approved two ordinances amending the city's zoning ordinances. These changes affect the Corridor Overlay district and the B-2 General Business District. The council also approved several public works and maintenance resolutions via a consent agenda.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 135-251 amending the Corridor Overlay District (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 135-252 amending the B-2 General Business District (5-0)
• Approved purchase and maintenance agreement for Pelham Racquet Club software and equipment (5-0)
• Approved electrical equipment installation at Street Department’s Pole Barn (5-0)
• Approved repairs to City Park baseball field lights (5-0)
• Accepted responsibility for electric service for five LED streetlights in Simms Landing, Phase 2 (5-0)
• Approved Takco Construction for Oak Mountain Trail infrastructure improvements (5-0)
• Authorized professional services agreement with AECOM for a Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant application (5-0)

City Council

The Pelham City Council is holding a regular work session to discuss city business, including an update on the FY2022 street resurfacing project and a discussion on the fire department location study. The agenda also includes a request to address the council from a community food rescue liaison. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-oriented meeting.

• Update on FY2022 Street Resurfacing Project
• Discussion on Fire Department Location Study
• Request to address council by Lisa Ripp, Grace Klein Community Food Rescue

The City Council held a work session to review the upcoming August 15 agenda and discuss city projects. No final votes were taken on the proposed resolutions or ordinances, as the session was used for discussion and review.

• Approved August 1, 2022 Regular Work Session Minutes (unanimous)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss pending litigation (unanimous)
• Consensus reached to move September 5 meeting to September 6, 2022

City Council

The City Council held a special work session to review proposed FY2023 budgets for several city departments. No formal votes were taken on the budget proposals during this session.

• Reviewed proposed FY2023 Library budget
• Reviewed proposed FY2023 Human Resources budget
• Reviewed proposed FY2023 Fire Department budget
• Reviewed proposed FY2023 Parks & Recreation budget
• Reviewed proposed FY2023 Ballantrae budget
• Reviewed proposed FY2023 Racquet Club budget
• Reviewed FY2023 Budget Meeting Schedule

City Council

The City Council held a special work session to review proposed FY2023 budgets for the Civic Complex, capital projects, Streets & Public Works, Water and Sewer, and Information Technology. No formal votes were taken on the budget proposals during this session.

• Adjourned special work session (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved final plats for Kinross Phase III, Huntley Park, and The Grande Vista. Approvals for the residential projects included specific conditions regarding drainage maintenance and fence height.

• Approved final plat for Kinross Phase III subject to HOA maintenance agreement for Phase I detention area (6-1)
• Approved final plat for Huntley Park with modifications and a condition for an 8-foot fence (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for The Grande Vista two-lot commercial subdivision (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved July 26, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved the minutes from the July 18, 2022, work session. Members held an executive session to discuss pending or potential litigation and reviewed the agenda for the August 1 council meeting.

• Approved July 18, 2022 Regular Work Session Minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss legal options for pending or imminent litigation (4-0)

City Council

The City Council adopted a consent agenda that included a budget amendment for infrastructure repairs. No other substantive business was conducted during the meeting.

• Approved Resolution 2022-08-01-01 to amend FY2022 Public Works Budget by $36,500.00 for storm water sewer repairs on Ryecroft Circle (4-0)
• Approved August 1, 2022 City Council Agenda (4-0)
• Approved July 18, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission recommended amendments to the Corridor Overlay Districts and the B-2 General Business District. These changes include deleting and clarifying certain permitted uses in the B-2 district.

• Recommended amendments to Article XXI Corridor Overlay Districts to City Council (7-0)
• Recommended amendments to Article XV Sec. 2 B-2 General Business District permitted uses to City Council (7-0)

Library Board

The board appointed Connita Turner as President and Sally Daniel as Secretary. The board approved the minutes from the April 25, 2022, meeting. A revised Collection Development Policy was discussed and sent for legal review.

• Approved April 25, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Connita Turner as Board President (unanimous)
• Appointed Sally Daniel as Board Secretary (unanimous)

Library Board

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority board is meeting to approve minutes, review finances, and hear an economic development update, including a draft Highway 31 Corridor Redevelopment Plan. They will also discuss property disposals and development statuses for Fran's and Welborn properties, plus policy updates.

• Draft Highway 31 Corridor Redevelopment Plan update
• Disposal of Tacala Companies / Fran's Property
• Status of Fran's Property and Welborn Property development
• Operational policy update and future grant program
• Corporate Seal policy and strategic plan update

The Commercial Development Authority approved allowing the City to host a CDA website extension and authorized up to $750 for a property for sale sign. The Board also agreed to respond to a letter of intent for the Welborn Property with specific contingency language.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 29, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Report (unanimous)
• Approved drafting a letter to the City regarding line of credit options (unanimous)
• Approved allowing the City to add a CDA extension to its website (unanimous)
• Approved up to $750.00 for a property for sale sign (unanimous)
• Approved responding to Welborn Property letter of intent with contingency language (unanimous)
• Removed Corporate Seal policy from future agendas

City Council

The Pelham City Council is holding its regular meeting on July 18, 2022, with a consent agenda covering routine items and a public hearing and first reading for a zoning change. The zoning ordinance would rezone property near 1980 Huntley Parkway from A-1 (Agriculture) to M-1 (Light Industrial). The consent agenda includes several resolutions for public works projects, purchases, and agreements.

• Resolution 2022-07-18-01: Authorize public works project for training room in Police & Court Building, not to exceed $49,500
• Resolution 2022-07-18-02: Authorize storm water blockage repair on Ryecroft Circle, not to exceed $36,500, amending FY2022 budget
• Resolution 2022-07-18-03: Partner with Shelby County Highway Dept for rumble strips on Highway 11, city paying 50% ($15,416.89)
• Resolution 2022-07-18-05: Purchase drone system from FarrWest for $48,670 via HGAC cooperative, funded by Kinder Morgan donation
• Ordinance 135-250: Rezone property adjacent to 1980 Huntley Parkway from A-1 to M-1 (first reading)

The Pelham City Council approved Ordinance No. 135-250, changing the zoning of property adjacent to and north of 1980 Huntley Parkway from A-1 (Agriculture District) to M-1 (Light Industrial District), by a unanimous roll call vote of the five members present. The council also adopted its consent agenda unanimously, which included six resolutions covering a police training room, storm water repairs, road striping on Shelby County Highway 11, a change order for the Oak Mountain Trail Mass Grading Project, a drone purchase, and joining state and local opioid settlements. A public hearing on the rezoning drew one speaker in favor, applicant Ed Monroe, and none against.

• Approved Ordinance No. 135-250 rezoning land north of 1980 Huntley Parkway from A-1 to M-1 (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-07-18-01: police training room, not to exceed $49,500.00 (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 2022-07-18-02: Ryecroft Circle storm water blockage repair, not to exceed $36,500.00 (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 2022-07-18-03: 50% share of Shelby County Highway 11 striping and rumble strips, $15,416.89 (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 2022-07-18-04: Change Order No. 1 for storm water line realignment, Oak Mountain Trail Mass Grading Project (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 2022-07-18-05: drone system from FarrWest, not to exceed $48,670.00, funded by Kinder Morgan donation (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 2022-07-18-06: joining State of Alabama and other local governments in opioid settlements (consent agenda)

City Council

The Pelham City Council is holding a regular work session to discuss two new business items: a new tourism marketing website and interviews for a vacancy on the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. The meeting is open to the public but is not a public hearing. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of new tourism marketing website
• Discussion of interviews for Parks & Recreation Advisory Board vacancy

The City Council held a work session to review upcoming agenda items, including several public works projects and a drone system purchase. The council also discussed a new tourism website and deferred interviews for the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board.

• Approved July 5, 2022 Regular Work Session Minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to hold Parks & Recreation Advisory Board applications until later in the year

General

The Pelham City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes approving a one-time payment for retirees, accepting the FY2021 audit, and a service agreement for a baseball tournament. There are no public hearings or old/new business items. The council will also consider a zoning amendment for property near 1980 Huntley Parkway, changing it from agricultural to light industrial.

• Resolution 2022-07-05-01: one-time lump sum payment for retirees per Alabama Act #2022-229
• Resolution 2022-07-05-02: accept FY2021 audit from BMSS
• Resolution 2022-07-05-03: service agreement with American Legion for U19 baseball tournament
• Ordinance No. 135-250: rezone property near 1980 Huntley Parkway from A-1 to M-1
• Public announcements include summer reading program, school supply drive, and recreation events

The Pelham City Council adopted its consent agenda unanimously by roll call vote, approving the July 5 agenda, the June 27 meeting minutes, a one-time lump sum payment for retirees and beneficiaries under Act #2022-229, the city's Fiscal Year 2021 audit from BMSS, and a service agreement with the American Legion Department of Alabama Youth Baseball Association for the 2022 U19 Regional Tournament. No public hearings, old or new business items were taken up. Councilmember Larry Palmer was not present. The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

• Adopted consent agenda as a whole (4-0, Palmer not present)
• Approved Resolution 2022-07-05-01: one-time lump sum payment for retirees and beneficiaries under Act #2022-229
• Approved Resolution 2022-07-05-02: accepted the city's FY2021 audit prepared by BMSS
• Approved Resolution 2022-07-05-03: service agreement with American Legion Dept. of Alabama Youth Baseball Association for 2022 U19 Regional Tournament
• Approved June 27, 2022 regular meeting minutes
• No non-budgeted expenses from restricted fund accounts
• Adjourned at 7:10 p.m. by unanimous voice vote

General

This is a regular work session of the Pelham City Council. The agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of prior meeting minutes, employee introductions, and a review of the upcoming council agenda. No old or new business items are listed, and no public hearing is scheduled.

• Approval of June 27, 2022 Regular Work Session Minutes
• No requests to address the council
• No old business
• No new business
• Review of July 5, 2022 City Council Agenda

The City Council held a work session to review the upcoming agenda and receive departmental updates. The only formal action taken was the approval of the previous work session's minutes. No resolutions or ordinances were voted on during this session.

• Approved June 27, 2022 Regular Work Session Minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Board approved a variance for HCI Oak Mountain LLC to use corrugated metal as an exterior finish for the Canopy Base Camp project. Approval was contingent on the applicant providing a design that incorporates enough approved materials to meet the intent of the Corridor Overlay District ordinance.

• Approved variance for use of metal in the corridor overlay district provided design meets approved material elevations (4-0)

City Council

The Pelham City Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple resolutions, including approving food and beverage equipment purchases, ABC licenses for two businesses, police vehicle equipment installation, a special use permit for T-Mobile, an early lease termination, a land sale, a grant for Buck Creek debris removal, engineering services for a traffic signal project, and traffic signal repairs. No public hearings are scheduled, and the meeting includes routine reports and announcements.

• Resolution 2022-06-27-06: Sale of 3.29 +/- acres along Pelham Parkway to HES Investments, Inc.
• Resolution 2022-06-27-03: Approve bid for equipment and installation on police department vehicles
• Resolution 2022-06-27-04: Special use permit for T-Mobile modifications at 7050 Highway 11
• Resolution 2022-06-27-07: Grant agreement with USDA for Buck Creek debris removal, amending FY2022 budget
• Resolution 2022-06-27-01: ABC license for Greenawalt Hospitality at 200 Terrace Drive (Oak Mountain State Park)

The Pelham City Council adopted its entire consent agenda by unanimous roll call vote of the four members present, with Councilmember Rick Wash absent. The approved items include a purchase and sales agreement with HES Investments, Inc. for the sale of about 3.29 acres along Pelham Parkway, an early lease termination with Stallions Auto Sales, LLC, a USDA grant agreement for debris removal along Buck Creek, and engineering and traffic signal agreements. No public hearings, old business, or new business were held; the meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.

• Adopted the full consent agenda, including all 13 listed items, by unanimous roll call vote of members present (4-0; Wash not present)
• Approved Resolution 2022-06-27-06: purchase and sales agreement with HES Investments, Inc. for sale of 3.29 +/- acres along Pelham Parkway
• Approved Resolution 2022-06-27-05: early lease termination agreement with Stallions Auto Sales, LLC at 1904 Montgomery Highway, Hoover
• Approved Resolution 2022-06-27-07: USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service grant funding agreement for debris removal along Buck Creek and amendment to the FY2022 General Fund Budget
• Approved Resolution 2022-06-27-08: professional services agreement with Gresham Smith for the Shelby County Highway 52 East Traffic Signal Field Assessment Project
• Approved Resolution 2022-06-27-09: Phase 1 of ALDOT's Regional Transportation Operations Program for traffic signal repairs along U.S. Highway 31 and amendment to the FY2022 Engineering budget
• Approved Resolution 2022-06-27-04: T-Mobile special use permit for modifications to an existing telecommunications facility at 7050 Highway 11
• Approved Resolution 2022-06-27-01 and 2022-06-27-02: ABC license applications for Greenawalt Hospitality, LLC (B and B Beverage Management, 200 Terrace Drive) and Chandelier Lounge, LLC (212 Cahaba Valley Road)

City Council

The Pelham City Council is holding a regular work session to discuss several items, including the FY2021 financial audit, a potential one-time bonus for retirees and beneficiaries of deceased retirees, and support for the 2022 American Legion Regional Baseball Tournament. The meeting is open to the public but is not a public hearing.

• Presentation of FY2021 Financial Audit/Statements by BMSS, LLC
• Discussion of one-time bonus for retirees and beneficiaries of deceased retirees, and amending FY2022 General Fund Budget
• Discussion of support for 2022 American Legion Regional Baseball Tournament

The Pelham City Council held a work session on June 27, 2022. The council approved the June 6, 2022 work session minutes, entered and exited a brief executive session on pending litigation, and received a clean FY2021 audit opinion showing revenues exceeded expenses by $9 million. The council agreed to consider a one-time $104,242 lump sum payment to about 150 retirees and beneficiaries on July 5, and reached consensus to support a $3,000 donation plus city services for the 2022 American Legion U19 Regional Baseball Tournament. No substantive decisions were made on the agenda items, which were reviewed for the June 27 regular council meeting.

• Approved June 6, 2022 Regular Work Session Minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Entered Executive Session on pending litigation (4-0 roll call; Wash absent)
• Adjourned Executive Session (unanimous voice vote)
• Consensus to prepare a July 5 resolution for a $104,242 one-time lump sum payment to retirees and beneficiaries
• Consensus to prepare a July 5 resolution for a $3,000 donation plus city services for the American Legion U19 Regional Baseball Tournament
• Adjourned work session at 6:33 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Pelham Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat for Wild Timber Phase 5, a 33-lot R-1 residential subdivision, on a unanimous voice vote. It also voted unanimously to recommend to City Council a rezoning request for Ed Monroe's property just north of 1980 Huntley Pkwy, which he said was zoned Agriculture after annexation. The commission accepted the June 9, 2022 minutes as written and adjourned at 6:10 PM. The next regular meeting is July 14, 2022.

• Approved preliminary plat for Wild Timber Phase 5, a 33-lot R-1 subdivision (5-0)
• Recommended Monroe property rezoning near 1980 Huntley Pkwy to City Council (5-0)
• Accepted June 9, 2022 minutes as written (voice vote, all ayes)

Commercial Development Authority

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes and the financial report, receive an economic development update, and hear committee reports. Key items include potential disposals of the Fran's Property to Tacala Companies and Shane Jones, and status updates on the Fran's and Welborn properties. The board will also review operational policies, a future grant program, and a redevelopment plan amendment.

• Disposal of Fran's Property to Tacala Companies
• Disposal of Fran's Property to Shane Jones
• Status update on Welborn Property
• Redevelopment plan amendment discussion
• Operational policy update and future grant program

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority approved a one-time lawn service expense for the Welborn Property and a resolution to seek an Attorney General's opinion on creating a commercial grant program. The board also removed Fran's Property disposals from future agendas and tabled organizational memberships.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 21, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Report (unanimous)
• Removed Fran's Property disposals item from future agendas
• Concluded United Contracting & Design contract for Fran's Property is no longer active
• Approved up to $1,250 for a one-time cleaning of the Welborn Property (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for a formal opinion from the Alabama Attorney General regarding a commercial grant program (unanimous)
• Tabled organizational memberships and conferences

City Council

The Pelham City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with several routine items, including approving ABC applications, equipment purchases, and construction bids. They will also discuss mid-year budget amendments and a new police deputy chief position. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Resolution 2022-06-06-01: Approve ABC applications for Margarita Grill, LLC at 234 Cahaba Valley Road for 2022 Concert Series
• Resolution 2022-06-06-03: Purchase generator and welder for Water Department from Airgas USA, LLC
• Resolution 2022-06-06-04: Accept bid from SCHREIBER for wastewater treatment plant grit and grease removal system replacement
• Resolution 2022-06-06-05: Accept bid from REV Construction, Inc. for Highway 11 Watermain PVC Replacement Project
• Resolution 2022-05-16-06: Amend FY2022 operating and capital projects budgets

The City Council unanimously approved amendments to the FY2022 operating and capital projects budgets. The council also approved the job description and pay for a Deputy Chief position within the Police Department and passed several infrastructure and equipment purchases via a consent agenda.

• Approved mid-year amendments to FY2022 operating and capital projects budgets (Unanimous)
• Approved job description and pay for Police Department Deputy Chief (Unanimous)
• Approved ABC license for Margarita Grill, LLC for 2022 Concert Series (5-0)
• Approved purchase of generator and welder for Water Department (5-0)
• Approved bid from SCHREIBER for Wastewater Treatment Plant grit and grease removal system (5-0)
• Approved bid from REV Construction, Inc. for Hwy 11 Watermain PVC Replacement Project (5-0)
• Approved purchase of compact excavator for Public Works Department (5-0)
• Approved bid from Coston General Contractors, Inc. for Civic Complex & Ice Arena exterior improvements (5-0)

City Council

The Pelham City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including the sale of 3.29 acres along Pelham Parkway to HES Investments, Inc., and the results of the 2022 Citizen Survey. They will also review a stormwater drainage study, make committee appointments, and consider rescheduling meetings due to Juneteenth and July 4th holidays. The meeting is open to the public but is not a public hearing.

• Sale of 3.29 acres on Pelham Parkway to HES Investments, Inc.
• Presentation of 2022 Pelham Citizen Survey Results
• Update on Stormwater Drainage Study and Hydraulic Modeling
• Appointments to Council Finance Committee
• Rescheduling June 20 and July 4 meetings for holidays

The Pelham City Council held a work session on June 6, 2022, with no binding votes on most items. The council agreed to place a proposed sale of 3.29 acres along Pelham Parkway to HES Investments, Inc. on the June 27, 2022 agenda for consideration. It also agreed to reschedule the June 20 meetings to June 27 (Juneteenth) and the July 4 meetings to July 5, and to appoint Councilmember Wash to the Finance Committee in place of Councilmember Palmer. The council voted to remove Resolution 2022-06-06-02, food and beverage equipment purchases at the Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena, from the June 6 agenda.

• Agreed to put the proposed sale of 3.29 acres on Pelham Parkway to HES Investments, Inc. on the June 27, 2022 council agenda
• Removed Resolution 2022-06-06-02 (Civic Complex food and beverage equipment purchases) from the June 6 agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Consensus to appoint Councilmember Wash to the City Council Finance Committee, replacing Councilmember Palmer
• Consensus to move the June 20, 2022 work session and council meeting to June 27, 2022 for Juneteenth
• Consensus to move the July 4, 2022 work session and council meeting to July 5, 2022
• Approved the May 16, 2022 Regular Work Session Minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Voted to enter Executive Session on pending litigation and real property matters (5-0 roll call); session adjourned at 5:22 p.m.

Commercial Development Authority

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority approved several financial items, including paying a $4,657.00 attorney invoice, reimbursing $48.35 for a corporate seal, and paying $4,200.00 to ATLAS Environmental for an environmental survey of the CDA-owned Welborn Street property. The board also approved engaging ATLAS Environmental for up to $7,500 to remove environmental hazards at that property. On the Tacala Companies/Fran's Property matter, the board decided its attorney would write a letter describing the board's wishes to Tacala and reject the Letter of Interest submitted by Shane Jones. An apparel invoice from JDA for $550.63 was submitted, but the minutes state clarification is needed on the board's action.

• Approved CDA attorney invoice of $4,657.00 (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursing Board Sec/Treasurer Jaeh $48.35 for corporate seal (unanimous)
• Approved $4,200.00 ATLAS Environmental invoice for Welborn Street property survey (unanimous)
• Approved engaging ATLAS Environmental to remove environmental hazards at Welborn St. property, not to exceed $7,500 (unanimous)
• Decided CDA attorney would write letter to Tacala and reject Shane Jones' Letter of Interest
• Approved April 19, 2022 CDA meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• JDA apparel invoice of $550.63 submitted; minutes state clarification needed on board's action

City Council

The Pelham City Council held a work session on May 16, 2022, to review upcoming agenda resolutions, discuss a proposed business license ordinance optimization, and receive a mid-year budget review update. The council also approved the minutes from the April 18, 2022 work session and held an executive session to discuss pending litigation and real property matters. No final votes on regular meeting resolutions were recorded in the work session minutes.

• Approved April 18, 2022 Regular Work Session Minutes
• Entered and adjourned executive session regarding litigation and real property
• Removed Resolution 2022-05-16-06 from the May 16, 2022 city council agenda
• Recessed and subsequently adjourned the work session

City Council

The Pelham City Council adopted its consent agenda unanimously by roll call, covering the agenda, prior minutes, and five resolutions including a business license ordinance review contract, an AT&T special use permit, materials testing at the Oak Mountain Trail project, a sewer rehabilitation bid, and the annual water pollution prevention report. In new business, the council approved five job descriptions and associated pay for city positions by unanimous voice votes. An ABC liquor license application for Pelham Exxon Package Store died for lack of a motion, and a mid-year budget amendment resolution was removed from the agenda by council action.

• Adopted consent agenda unanimously by roll call (4-0, Wash not present)
• Approved Resolution 2022-05-16-01: contract with Innovation Tax & Consulting, LLC for business license ordinance review (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 2022-05-16-02: AT&T special use permit for modifications at 1000 Martin Street (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 2022-05-16-03: agreement with Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC for materials testing at Oak Mountain Trail project (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 2022-05-16-04: bid by Tren-Tay, Inc. for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Phase II-B (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 2022-05-16-05: annual Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Program Report (consent agenda)
• Resolution 2022-05-16-06 (mid-year FY2022 budget amendments) removed from agenda by council action
• Resolution 2022-05-16-07 (ABC liquor license for Pelham Exxon Package Store) died for lack of a motion

General

The Pelham City Council adopted its May 9, 2022 consent agenda by unanimous roll-call vote of the four members present, with Councilmember Larry Palmer absent. The agenda covered the meeting agenda and prior minutes, a golf course equipment lease, declaring city property surplus, a paving bid, a storm water sewer replacement bid, lift station inspection and cleaning services, architecture and engineering services for City Hall renovation, and a marketing agreement with WBRC Fox 6. It also approved an ABC restaurant retail liquor license for Half Shell Oyster House at 2408 Pelham Parkway. No public hearing, public comments, or new business items were recorded.

• Adopted the full consent agenda as presented (4-0 roll call; Palmer not present)
• Approved Resolution 2022-05-09-01 to extend a 36-month lease with DLL Finance, LLC for Ballantrae Golf Club mowing equipment
• Approved Resolution 2022-05-09-02 declaring city vehicles, trailers, heaters, a truck lift and generators as surplus
• Approved Resolution 2022-05-09-03 accepting the bid from Central Alabama Asphalt & Construction Co., LLC for FY2022 paving projects
• Approved Resolution 2022-05-09-04 accepting the bid from Bama Utility Contractors, Inc. for the Red Fox Drive Storm Water Sewer Replacement Project Phase 1
• Approved Resolution 2022-05-09-05 for Spectrum Industrial Services, Inc. to inspect and clean the Lift Station sanitary sewer drainage basin
• Approved Resolution 2022-05-09-06 for additional architecture and engineering services with CMH Architects for the City Hall Renovation Project
• Approved Resolution 2022-05-09-07 for a marketing agreement with WBRC Fox 6 for the Summer Staycation Sweepstakes (May 27–July 29, 2022)

City Council

The Pelham City Council met on May 2, 2022, but the city clerk/treasurer announced a quorum was not present to conduct official city business. Only Councilmembers David Coram and Rick Wash were present; Council President Maurice Mercer and Councilmembers Larry Palmer and Mildred Lanier were absent. The meeting was dismissed at 7:04 p.m. by Council President Pro Tempore Coram. No substantive decisions were made.

City Council

The Pelham City Council held a work session on May 2, 2022, but the city clerk/treasurer announced a quorum was not present to conduct official city business. Those present agreed to hear staff reports and review the May 2 agenda in an unofficial capacity, with no votes taken. The council members present reached consensus to reschedule the May 2 council meeting to May 9, 2022 at a time to be determined. No resolutions, ordinances, or other items were decided.

• No official decisions made — quorum not present to conduct city business
• Consensus to reschedule May 2, 2022 council meeting to May 9, 2022 (time to be determined)
• Consensus to proceed with staff reports and agenda review in an unofficial capacity

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Pelham Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a variance allowing Live Nation Worldwide Inc. to install utility power terminals and quick connects for tour buses below the flood elevation at 1000 Amphitheater Rd, rather than flood-proofing them by elevating one foot above base flood elevation. The board heard that elevating the connections would make them unreachable and that the equipment is being reinstalled after flood damage. The motion passed with all members present approving; Chairman Joe O'Brien abstained. No other business was taken up.

• Approved variance for Live Nation to install utility power terminals/quick connects below flood elevation at 1000 Amphitheater Rd (all approved; O'Brien abstained)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:54 AM

Commercial Development Authority

The Commercial Development Authority Board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, review finances, and receive an economic development update. The board will also discuss property acquisitions, including the status of Fran's and Welborn Street properties, and consider a future redevelopment plan amendment and grant program.

• Status of Fran's Property
• Status of Welborn Street Property
• Discussion on Property Acquisitions
• Update on MOU for City Services
• Discussion on future Redevelopment Plan Amendment

The Board approved a financial audit and the purchase of a corporate seal. Members authorized legal actions regarding the Fran's and Welborn Street properties and agreed to acquire property at appraisal value.

• Approved conducting a financial audit (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of corporate seal for less than $100.00 (unanimous)
• Approved investigating EDAA feasibility and attending summer conference (unanimous)
• Approved initiating filing process for Fran's property if results are not favorable by Friday (unanimous)
• Approved 5-day deadline for Ruth to claim diesel fuel at Welborn Street property or forfeit it (unanimous)
• Approved obtaining official quote from API for asbestos remediation at Welborn Street (unanimous)
• Approved policy that property acquisition prices will be the appraisal value (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review several resolutions regarding city projects and contracts. Items include water improvements, equipment purchases, and various business license applications.

• City Hall Campus Water Improvements project budget amendment
• Purchase of a Bobcat Track Loader for the Water Department
• Contract for Blueberry Hill site land planning and engineering master plan
• ABC license applications for Margarita Grill, LLC and Modern Mexican Cuisine, LLC
• Establishment of pay stipends for city employees proficient in Spanish

The Pelham City Council adopted a 13-item consent agenda by unanimous roll call vote, covering items such as cooperative district appointments, budget amendments, equipment purchases, and public works contracts. In separate business, the council passed Resolution 2022-04-18-14 establishing pay stipends for classified employees proficient in Spanish by a 3-2 voice vote, with Councilmembers Palmer and Lanier dissenting. No public hearings, mayor's report, or new business items were recorded. Three candidates for judicial and party offices addressed the council during public comments.

• Adopted 13-item consent agenda (5-0 roll call)
• Approved Resolution 2022-04-18-14: Spanish proficiency pay stipends for classified employees (3-2, Palmer and Lanier dissenting)
• Consent agenda included Resolution 2022-04-18-01 appointing citizens to Pelham and Canopy Cooperative Districts and approving joint ownership/financing agreements
• Consent agenda included Resolution 2022-04-18-04 accepting lowest bid and amending FY2022 budget for City Hall Campus Water Improvements
• Consent agenda included Resolution 2022-04-18-06 approving public works contract to repair Street Department Building flood damage
• Consent agenda included Resolution 2022-04-18-07 entering professional services contract for Blueberry Hill master plan
• Consent agenda included Resolution 2022-04-18-13 ABC Restaurant Retail Liquor License application for Frida Kahlo Modern Mexican Cuisine
• Adjourned meeting at 7:40 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)

Commercial Development Authority

This is a regular work session of the Pelham City Council. The main item is a discussion about appointments to Pelham Cooperative Districts, which will be a joint meeting with the Commercial Development Authority. The agenda is otherwise mostly procedural, including approval of prior minutes and a review of the upcoming council agenda.

• Discussion of appointment(s) to Pelham Cooperative Districts (joint meeting with CDA)
• Approval of April 4, 2022 Regular Work Session Minutes
• Review of April 18, 2022 City Council Agenda

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority held a meeting on April 18, 2022, and unanimously approved appointments to the Pelham Cooperative Districts. Jeff Zissette and James Harris were nominated as City Council appointees, and Connita Griffin-Turner was nominated as the CDA appointee.

• Nominated Jeff Zissette and James Harris as City Council appointees to the Pelham Cooperative Districts board (adopted unanimously)
• Nominated Connita Griffin-Turner as the CDA appointee to the Pelham Cooperative Districts board (adopted unanimously)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Blueberry Hill site development and receive an update on the Wastewater Rehabilitation Project. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding appointments to the Pelham Cooperative Districts.

• Discussion of Blueberry Hill Site Development
• Update on Wastewater (Sewer) Rehabilitation Project
• Discussion regarding Pelham Cooperative Districts appointments
• Request to address the Council by Julia Boehm-McKay, CAI Alabama Chapter

The Pelham City Council held a work session on April 18, 2022, reviewing the agenda for its later meeting. Council members reached consensus to recommend Jeff Zissette and James Harris for the Campus 124 and Canopy Cooperative District boards, and the CDA appointed Connita Griffin Turner as its representative. The council also discussed authorizing a contract with Gonzalez-Strength for Blueberry Hill site development options, and reviewed numerous resolutions on the consent agenda, including budget amendments, purchases, and contracts. No final votes on the agenda resolutions were recorded in these work session minutes.

• Approved April 4, 2022 Regular Work Session Minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Recommended Jeff Zissette (Place No. 1) and James Harris (Place No. 2) for Campus 124 and Canopy Cooperative District boards (unanimous voice vote)
• CDA voted to appoint Connita Griffin Turner as its cooperative districts representative
• Consensus to seek a resolution authorizing a contract with Gonzalez-Strength for Blueberry Hill site development options
• Adjourned work session at 6:57 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)

Commercial Development Authority

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority board is holding a special meeting to discuss property acquisitions, including the status of Fran's and Welborn Street properties, and future strategic planning. The board will also review financial reports, a cooperative district update, and professional organization memberships.

• Status of Fran's Property
• Status of Welborn Street Property
• Discussion on Property Acquisitions
• Discussion on future Redevelopment Plan Amendment
• Discussion on CDA Corporate Seal and Insurances

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority met on April 7, 2022, and approved adding a County Tax Assessment appraisal for the Wellborn property to the agenda. The board also approved the agenda and the minutes from the March 16 meeting. Discussions covered the Cooperative District Board candidate selection process, potential professional organization memberships, future strategic planning including redrawing the redevelopment area and awarding facade grants, and updates on various properties. No final decisions were made on property acquisitions, grant programs, or policy updates; these items were tabled for further discussion.

• Approved adding County Tax Assessment appraisal for Wellborn property to agenda (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as a whole (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 16, 2022 CDA Board meeting (unanimous)
• Motion for Matt Jaeh to send follow-up email regarding County Assessment acreage (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Pelham City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes a zoning change for property at 2774-2788 Pelham Parkway from M-1 (Light Industrial) to B-2 (General Business), as well as several resolutions for AT&T special use permits, a bid award for the Oak Mountain Trail project, and a professional services agreement for the Pelham Racquet Club. The council will also discuss new business items including police leave accrual rates, pay stipends for field training officers and K-9 handlers, and budget amendments for the Water and Public Works departments.

• Ordinance 135-249: Rezone 2774-2788 Pelham Parkway from M-1 to B-2
• AT&T special use permits for equipment modifications at 2000 Bearden Rd, 2030 Valleydale Terrace, 5050 Beabout Dr, 5010 Oak Mountain Ln
• Resolution 2022-04-04-06: Accept bid for Oak Mountain Trail site development
• Resolution 2022-04-04-07: Agreement with Barrett Architecture Studio for Racquet Club renovations
• Resolution 2022-04-04-08: Establish leave accrual rate for police classified employees

The City Council unanimously adopted a consent agenda including a zoning change for Pelham Parkway and several administrative resolutions. Actions included appointing a Board of Education member and approving budget amendments for water and public works departments.

• Changed zoning from M-1 to B-2 at 2774-2788 Pelham Parkway (Unanimous)
• Approved special use permits for AT&T equipment at 2000 Bearden Road, 2030 Valleydale Terrace, 5050 Beabout Drive, and 5010 Oak Mountain Lane (Unanimous)
• Appointed Shannon White to Pelham Board of Education, Place No. 4 (Unanimous)
• Accepted lowest bid for Oak Mountain Trail site development project (Unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with Barrett Architecture Studio, LLC for Pelham Racquet Club renovations (Unanimous)
• Established leave accrual rate for Pelham Police Department classified employees (Unanimous)
• Established pay stipends for Police Field Training Officers and K-9 handlers (Unanimous)
• Approved FY2022 budget amendments for Water Department materials, a vacuum trailer, and a Public Works John Deere mower (Unanimous)

City Council

The Pelham City Council will hold a regular work session to review and potentially approve minutes from the March 21 meeting, discuss an appointment to the Pelham Board of Education, and introduce new employees. The session is open to the public but does not include a public hearing.

• Discussion of appointment to Pelham Board of Education, Place No. 4

In a work session, the Pelham City Council reached consensus to recommend Shannon White for Pelham Board of Education Place No. 4, and voted unanimously to add her name to Resolution 2022-04-04-05. The council also voted unanimously to move five agenda resolutions — including AT&T tower equipment permits, the Oak Mountain Trail site development bid, a racquet club design contract, and police pay and leave items — onto the consent agenda for the April 4 council meeting. The council approved the March 21, 2022 work session minutes and held an executive session on real property negotiations. No final votes were taken on the consent agenda items at this work session.

• Recommended Shannon White for Pelham Board of Education Place No. 4 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved March 21, 2022 Regular Work Session Minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Voted 5-0 to enter Executive Session on real property purchase/sale/lease/market value
• Moved five New Business resolutions to the Consent Agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned work session at 6:28 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Zoning Board of Adjustments approved a request to exceed the maximum 3:1 slope requirement, allowing for 2:1 slopes at a development on Amphitheater Road. The applicant cited limestone pinnacles and field conditions as the reason for the steeper slopes.

• Approved variance to exceed 3:1 max slope with 2:1 slopes for The Canopy (unanimous)

Commercial Development Authority

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority is holding a special meeting to consider terminating a commercial real estate listing agreement for the Fran's Development Site, a property owned by the CDA. The agenda also includes an executive session and time for additional discussion.

• Consideration of termination of commercial real estate listing agreement for Fran's Development Site
• Executive session
• Additional items for discussion

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority held a special meeting on March 24, 2022. The board entered an executive session and later authorized attorney Josh Arnold to handle legal matters for the CDA-owned Fran's Development Site. The board also approved a $429.93 invoice from JDA for CDA board member polo shirts. No vote tallies were recorded for these actions.

• Authorized Atty Arnold to handle legal matters for the Fran's Development Site (no tally recorded)
• Approved $429.93 invoice from JDA for CDA board member polo shirts (no tally recorded)
• Entered executive session at 6:18 p.m. and resumed at 6:57 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:02 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Pelham City Council will vote on a consent agenda including several resolutions and contracts, hold a public hearing on a zoning change, and consider adopting the 2022 Compensation Pay Plan. The zoning change would rezone property at 2774-2788 Pelham Parkway from M-1 to B-2.

• Resolution 2022-03-21-01: accept lone bid for five 2021 Dodge Chargers from Stivers Chrysler
• Resolution 2022-03-21-02: real estate purchase agreement for 1904 Montgomery Highway
• Resolution 2022-03-21-03: procedures for waiving delinquent sales, use, and business license penalties
• Ordinance 135-249: rezone 2774-2788 Pelham Parkway from M-1 to B-2 (first reading)
• Resolution 2022-03-21-08: adopt 2022 Compensation Pay Plan

The Pelham City Council adopted the City of Pelham 2022 Compensation Pay Plan by unanimous voice vote. It also approved a 10-item consent agenda by unanimous roll call, covering the meeting agenda, prior minutes, purchase of five 2021 Dodge Chargers, a real estate purchase agreement at 1904 Montgomery Highway, delinquent penalty waiver procedures, engineering for ADA sidewalk and parking at the Police & Court Building, a fire station envelope assessment, HVAC replacement at the Pelham Racquet Club, and the 2022 Shelby County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. A public hearing was held on rezoning 2774-2788 Pelham Parkway from M-1 to B-2; no one spoke against, and the ordinance (No. 135-249) received a first reading with no vote, expected at a future meeting. A scheduled resident request to address the council about 3446 Pelham Parkway was rescheduled by the requester.

• Adopted 2022 Compensation Pay Plan (Resolution 2022-03-21-08) by unanimous voice vote
• Approved consent agenda including all 10 listed items by unanimous roll call (5-0)
• Approved purchase of five 2021 Dodge Chargers from Stivers Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram (consent agenda)
• Approved real estate purchase agreement for 1904 Montgomery Highway (consent agenda)
• Approved procedures for waiving delinquent sales, use and business license penalties (consent agenda)
• Approved professional services agreement with EEFS Company, PC for ADA sidewalk and three parking spaces at Police & Court Building (consent agenda)
• Approved Hixon Consultants, Inc. envelope assessment of Fire Station No. 1 and Temperature Pro Birmingham HVAC replacement at Pelham Racquet Club (consent agenda)
• Adopted 2022 Shelby County Multi-Jurisdictional, Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (consent agenda)

City Council

The Pelham City Council is holding a regular work session with several discussion items, including a request for proposals for Oak Mountain Trail development, procedures for waiving penalties on city taxes and fees, and a real estate purchase agreement for 1904 Montgomery Highway. The council will also conduct interviews for the Pelham Cooperative Districts Board of Directors and the Pelham Board of Education, and may enter executive session.

• Discussion of Request for Proposals for Oak Mountain Trail Development
• Discussion of procedures for penalty waiver of various taxes and fees due to the City of Pelham
• Discussion of Real Estate Purchase Agreement for 1904 Montgomery Highway, Pelham, AL
• Interviews for Pelham Cooperative Districts Board of Directors and Pelham Board of Education Place 4
• Executive session

The Pelham City Council held a work session on March 21, 2022, where members discussed agenda items and interviewed candidates for board vacancies, but the minutes record no substantive decisions. The only votes taken were to approve the March 7 work session minutes and to enter and adjourn an executive session on real property. All other items, including resolutions and a zoning ordinance, were reviewed for a future council meeting and not acted on.

• Approved March 7, 2022 Regular Work Session Minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Entered executive session on real property per Section 36-25A-7(6) (5-0 roll call)
• Adjourned executive session (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned work session (unanimous voice vote)

Commercial Development Authority

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority will hold its regular board meeting, including officer elections, approval of minutes, and a financial report. The board will discuss cooperative district applications for The Canopy and Campus 124, an update on the Welborn Street property, and a corrective deed for Fran's property. Policy and grant program updates are also on the agenda.

• Cooperative District Applications: The Canopy and Campus 124
• Status of Welborn Street Property: structures, site, and R&J Food Mart
• Status of Fran's Corrective Deed for Property
• Policies and Procedure Update
• Grant Program Update

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority elected Darius Foster as Chair and Roberto Rodriguez as Vice Chair, both by unanimous vote. The board approved resolutions to create the Canopy and Campus 124 Cooperative Districts and voted to hire Josh Arnold as board attorney. It also created two committees (PPP and PDR), accepted Tim Reddock's resignation from a contract, and changed its meeting time to 6 p.m. A Taco Bell contract for the remainder of Fran's property was tabled.

• Elected Darius Foster as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Roberto Rodriguez as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to create the Canopy Cooperative District
• Approved resolution to create the Campus 124 Cooperative District
• Hired Josh Arnold as board attorney
• Created PPP and PDR committees
• Accepted Tim Reddock's resignation from the contract
• Changed CDA board meeting time to 6 p.m.

City Council

The Pelham City Council work session will discuss several items, including a tax abatement request from Process Equipment/ProcessBarron, a draft RFP for developing the city-owned Oak Mountain Trail site (formerly Susan Schein property) into a hotel and commercial project, a draft entertainment district ordinance, the 2022 compensation pay plan, the FY2022 street resurfacing project, and scheduling interviews for the Board of Education Place 4. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and an executive session. No final votes are expected at this work session.

• Discussion of ProcessBarron tax abatement request for equipment purchase (10-year term, non-educational portion of sales/use/property taxes)
• Draft RFP for Oak Mountain Trail site: 100-140 key hotel and 8,000-10,000 sq ft commercial space on ~7 acres
• Draft Entertainment District Ordinance discussion
• Review of 2022 Compensation Pay Plan
• FY2022 Annual Street Resurfacing Project discussion

The Pelham City Council adopted its consent agenda unanimously, covering routine items including a tax abatement for ProcessBarron, a sidewalk and drainage agreement with Shelby County, architectural design for Fire Station No. 2 restoration, and pavement repairs on Grey Oaks Court. In new business, the council unanimously approved raising the minimum hourly pay for part-time and seasonal unclassified employees and increasing the city manager's base pay under her employment agreement. No public hearing was held and no members of the public spoke. The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.

• Adopted consent agenda including Ordinance No. 276-01 abolishing the Pelham Beautification Board (unanimous roll call, Coram absent)
• Approved tax abatement request for Process Equipment, Inc. (ProcessBarron) via Resolution 2022-03-07-01
• Approved agreement with Shelby County Park and Recreation Authority for Racquet Club sidewalk and drainage project
• Approved professional services agreement with Mcleod Architect for Fire Station No. 2 restoration design
• Approved public works contract for pavement patching on Grey Oaks Court
• Approved Resolution 2022-03-07-06 increasing minimum hourly pay for part-time/seasonal unclassified employees (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 2022-03-07-07 increasing Pelham City Manager base pay per employment agreement (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:25 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The Pelham City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a tax abatement application from Process Equipment/ProcessBarron, a draft RFP for the Oak Mountain Trail development site, a draft entertainment district ordinance, the 2022 compensation pay plan, and the FY2022 street resurfacing project. These are discussions only, not final decisions.

• Discussion - Process Equipment/ProcessBarron Tax Abatement Application Request
• Discussion - Draft Request for Proposals for Oak Mountain Trail development site (formerly Susan Schein property)
• Discussion - Draft Entertainment District Ordinance
• Review and Discussion – Compensation Pay Plan (2022)
• Discussion – FY2022 Annual Street Resurfacing Project

The Pelham City Council met on March 7, 2022, to discuss various city business items, including tax abatements, infrastructure projects, and a new compensation pay plan. The council held an executive session to discuss real property and reviewed the upcoming meeting agenda. No final legislative votes were taken during this work session.

• Approved February 21, 2022 work session minutes
• Entered executive session to discuss real property (4:34 p.m. – 5:10 p.m.)
• Designated Councilmember Palmer as voting delegate for Alabama League of Municipalities

Personnel Board

The Pelham Personnel Board reviewed and approved the proposed Compensation Plan, which will be recommended to the City Council. Additionally, the Board approved the minutes from the previous meeting and discussed a future review timeline for the plan.

• Approved minutes from the prior meeting
• Approved and recommended the Compensation Plan to the City Council

Personnel Board

The Board reviewed a proposed pay plan to replace the 2013 system with two standardized plans for main employees and public safety staff. Board members will review the documents and submit questions via email before the next meeting.

• Approved minutes from February 16, 2022 meeting

City Council

The Pelham City Council will consider several resolutions regarding infrastructure, including electrical repairs at the Civic Complex and Ice Arena. The agenda also includes proposals for new cooperative districts and the first reading of an ordinance to abolish the Pelham Beautification Board.

• Resolution to approve Cooperative Districts for Campus No. 124 and The Canopy developments
• Resolution to approve HVAC replacement at Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena via Eagle Pro, LLC
• Resolution to fund emergency electrical repairs at Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena
• Ordinance No. 276-01 to abolish the Pelham Beautification Board
• Resolution to amend the FY2022 Police Department budget for four Dodge Chargers

The City Council adopted a consent agenda by a 4-1 vote, approving 15 items including professional services contracts, emergency repairs, and budget amendments. The council also introduced an ordinance to abolish the Pelham Beautification Board on first reading.

• Approved ABC License for Mapco 7547 (4-1)
• Approved Cooperative Districts for Campus No. 124 and Canopy developments (4-1)
• Approved electrical engineering for Dog Park and City Park trail (4-1)
• Approved HVAC replacement at Civic Complex & Ice Arena by Eagle Pro, LLC (4-1)
• Approved exterior improvements at Pelham Depot Office by William's Drywall & Painting (4-1)
• Approved electrical engineering for Racquet Club entrance (4-1)
• Approved City Hall interior furniture from Business Interiors, Inc. (4-1)
• Approved master plan for seven gateways by Studio A Design (4-1)

City Council

The Pelham City Council will hold a work session to discuss a tax abatement request from Process Equipment, Inc. d/b/a ProcessBarron. The council will also discuss cooperative districts.

• Tax abatement request from Process Equipment, Inc. d/b/a ProcessBarron
• Discussion regarding cooperative districts

The City Council held a work session to review the February 21 agenda and discuss a tax abatement request from Process Equipment, Inc. No final votes were taken on the resolutions or ordinances listed for the upcoming council meeting.

• Approved February 7, 2022 Regular Work Session Minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Pelham Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 2.74 acres at 2774-2788 Pelham Parkway from M-1 (Light Industrial) to B-2 (General Business District), submitted by Pelham CDA. The commission will also consider final plats for two subdivisions: Camellia Ridge Phase 3, Section 1 (9 lots) and Grey Oaks Subdivision, Sector 7 (45 lots). The meeting includes approval of the January 13, 2022 minutes and a work session at 5:30 PM.

• Public hearing: Rezone 2.74 acres at 2774-2788 Pelham Parkway from M-1 to B-2 (applicant: Pelham CDA)
• Final plat: Camellia Ridge Ph3, Sect 1 (9 lots) by Newcastle Development LLC
• Final plat: Grey Oaks Subdivision, Sector 7 (45 lots) by Grey Oaks Properties LLC
• Approval of January 13, 2022 minutes

The Planning Commission failed to approve the final plat for Camellia Ridge Phase 3, Section 1 (9 lots) after a 2-2-2 vote, with two abstentions and two no votes. The commission approved the final plat for Grey Oaks Subdivision Sector 7 (45 lots) by a 5-1 vote and recommended rezoning 2774-2788 Pelham Parkway from M-1 to B-2 to the City Council by a 5-1 vote. A resident raised drainage concerns, and the acting city engineer agreed to request a meeting with city staff.

• Camellia Ridge Ph3 Sect 1 final plat (9 lots) failed 2-2-2 (Speorl and Hester opposed; Leverette and Wash abstained)
• Grey Oaks Subdivision Sector 7 final plat (45 lots) approved 5-1 (Leverette abstained)
• Recommended rezoning 2774-2788 Pelham Parkway from M-1 to B-2 to City Council, passed 5-1 (Leverette abstained)
• January 13, 2022 minutes accepted as written (Leverette abstained, all others approved)
• Motion to adjourn approved unanimously

Personnel Board

The Pelham Personnel Board met on February 16, 2022, and approved several job descriptions and pay ranges for city departments. The board approved new descriptions for Apparatus Operator, Manager of Customer Service and Billing, Planning and Zoning, Administrative Assistant in Finance, and Financial Analyst.

• Approved Apparatus Operator job description with one edit
• Approved Manager, Customer Service and Billing job description and pay range
• Approved Planning and Zoning job description and pay range
• Approved Administrative Assistant, Finance job description and pay range with education and experience provisions
• Approved Financial Analyst job description with edits and typo corrections

Commercial Development Authority

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority will meet to discuss the status of the Welborn Street property, including work to be completed, an environmental report, and a developer meeting with city officials. The board will consider contract offers from United, Shane Jones, and Talco for the Welborn Street and Fran's properties. They will also review a financial report, a draft policy update, a grant program update, and future property purchases.

• Consideration of United Contract Offer for Welborn Street property
• Consideration of Shane Jones Contract Offer for Fran's property
• Consideration of United Contract Offer for Fran's property
• Consideration of Talco Contract Offer for Fran's property
• Status of Welborn Street property: work, environmental report, developer meeting

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority met on February 15, 2022. It voted unanimously to counter United Contract's $400,000 offer for the Welborn Street property with an $825,000 counter offer, which equals 75% of the $1,155,000 Delta Researcher appraisal. The board also unanimously approved paying up to $5,000 for an environmental survey/report and a $425 invoice for moving a tenant from the premises. It voted unanimously to have an appraisal done of Fran's Property, where three purchase offers were presented but not acted on.

• Approved counter offer of $825,000 for Welborn Street property (unanimous)
• Approved paying ATC up to $5,000 for environmental survey/report (unanimous)
• Approved $425 invoice from Bradley Smith for moving Mr. Ali from the premises (unanimous)
• Approved performing an appraisal of Fran's Property (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 7:58pm (motion by Tim German, seconded by Matthew Jaeh)

City Council

The Pelham City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with routine items including a motorcycle lease, security camera installation, ABC license, and several contracts and budget amendments. No public hearings or old/new business are scheduled.

• Lease agreement for four motorcycles with City of Hoover
• Purchase and installation of security cameras at Pelham Racquet Club
• ABC license for Mapco Express at 3000 Pelham Parkway
• Contract with Pyro Shows for July 3 fireworks at Oak Mountain State Park
• Roof repairs at Senior Center and Ice Arena chiller replacement

The Pelham City Council adopted its consent agenda unanimously by voice vote, covering 14 items such as a fireworks contract, security cameras, roof repairs, and awarding a Civic Complex renovation bid. One item, an ABC license for Mapco Express, was tabled at the applicant's request. No public hearing, old or new business, or public comments occurred; the meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda as a whole (unanimous voice vote)
• Tabled ABC license for Mapco Express at 3000 Pelham Parkway (applicant request)
• Approved $3,000 from 911 funds for police dispatch equipment
• Approved lease of four motorcycles with the City of Hoover
• Approved security cameras at Pelham Racquet Club
• Approved contract with Pyro Shows for July 3 fireworks and budget amendment
• Approved contract with ETC Institute for a citizen survey
• Awarded Civic Complex conference center renovation bid to Coston General Contractors

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review first quarter financials and receive an update on capital projects. The session also includes a briefing on the Small Business Administration Low Interest Disaster Loan Program.

• Briefing on SBA Low Interest Disaster Loan Program
• Update on Capital Projects
• Review of 1st Quarter Financials

The Pelham City Council held a work session on February 7, 2022, at the Pelham Senior Center. The only recorded vote was to approve the January 24, 2022 Regular Work Session Minutes, which passed unanimously by voice vote. The rest of the session was briefings and agenda review: SBA disaster loans, capital projects, first-quarter financials, and review of the February 7 council agenda, including resolutions on police equipment, a motorcycle lease with Hoover, racquet club cameras, tax audits, fireworks, a citizen survey, senior center roof work, City Hall testing, an ice arena chiller, and Civic Complex renovations. No action was taken on those agenda items at this work session.

• Approved January 24, 2022 Regular Work Session Minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned the work session at 6:52 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)

Library Board

The Library Board approved the minutes from its November 8, 2021 meeting. The board heard that County library directors voted to raise the fine block from $3 to $10, effective February 1. The board also discussed new printers, 20 ordered public access computers, 5 Chromebooks being prepared to circulate, and upcoming programs, but took no other recorded votes.

• Approved minutes from November 8, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• County library directors voted to raise fine block from $3 to $10, effective Feb 1 (not a board vote)
• Next meeting tentatively set for April 25, 2022 at 6pm

City Council

The Pelham City Council will consider several ordinances to amend the city's zoning code and a resolution for the Highway 261 Widening Project. The agenda also includes approvals for utility payments, facility upgrades, and a funding agreement involving multiple municipalities and the state.

• Resolution 2022-01-24-04: Highway 261 Widening Project funding agreement
• Ordinance No. 135-244 through 135-248: Various zoning ordinance amendments
• Resolution 2022-01-24-01: HVAC replacement at Wastewater Plant Centrifuge Building
• Resolution 2022-01-24-02: Furniture upgrades for Water Department Customer Service area
• Resolution 2022-01-24-03: Utility bill responsibility for five new streetlights in Grey Oaks Subdivision

The City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda that included updates to the city's Future Land Use Map and several amendments to the zoning ordinance. The council also issued proclamations supporting the prohibition of medical marijuana dispensaries and declaring January 30, 2022, as “Get Out and Skate Day.”

• Approved January 24, 2022 agenda (5-0)
• Approved January 10, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adopted Future Land Use Map update (5-0)
• Approved zoning amendments for Corridor Overlay, B-4 Miniwarehouse, R-T Townhouse, R-A Apartment, and Home Occupation districts (5-0)
• Approved HVAC replacement at Wastewater Plant (5-0)
• Approved furniture upgrades for Water Department (5-0)
• Accepted utility responsibility for five streetlights in Grey Oaks (5-0)
• Authorized Highway 261 Widening Project funding agreement (5-0)

City Council

The Pelham City Council is holding a work session to discuss the number of Cooperative District Board members and to set a date and time for board interviews. No new business is listed, and the agenda is otherwise procedural, including approval of prior minutes and review of the upcoming council agenda.

• Discussion on determining the number of Cooperative District Board members
• Discussion to set date and time for Pelham Cooperative Board of Directors interviews
• Approval of January 10, 2022 work session minutes

In a January 24, 2022 work session, the Pelham City Council reached consensus to form a Cooperative District with three board members and to hold board interviews on March 21, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. The council approved the January 10, 2022 work session minutes and reviewed the evening's council agenda, including zoning ordinance amendments and a $40 million Highway 261 widening funding agreement. No formal votes were taken on the agenda items during the work session; they were only reviewed.

• Consensus to form Cooperative District with three board members
• Consensus to schedule Cooperative Board interviews for March 21, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
• Approved January 10, 2022 Regular Work Session Minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned work session at 6:51 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)

Commercial Development Authority

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority board will meet to review the status of Fran's Property and the Welborn Street Property, including potential sale processes. They will also review the financial report, discuss a draft of policies and procedures, and receive an update on the grant program.

• Status of Fran's Property: filings, recording, and future actions
• Status of Welborn Street Property: last tenant, work checklist, sale process
• Financial report: current balances, invoices, 2022 budget
• Policies and procedure draft discussion
• Grant program update

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority met on January 18, 2022, and approved the December 14, 2021 minutes unanimously. Motions to provide up to $2,000 for a tenant's relocation and to accept the financial report and budget update were made and seconded but no votes were taken. A purchase offer for the Welborn Street property was presented but its terms were not discussed, and the board received two contract offers for the Fran's property without discussing specifics. The meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Approved December 14, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to provide up to $2,000 relocation payment to tenant Mr. Ali, seconded, no vote taken
• Motion to accept financial report and budget update, seconded, no vote taken
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council held a work session to discuss proposed cooperative districts, zoning ordinance amendments, and updates to the city's vehicle use policy. The council also held an executive session to discuss real property and pending litigation. No final legislative actions were taken during this work session, as the meeting was primarily for discussion and agenda review.

• Approved December 20, 2021, work session minutes
• Entered executive session to discuss real property and litigation
• Agreed to discuss cooperative board interview dates on January 24, 2022
• Agreed to have City Attorney prepare a medical marijuana dispensary proclamation

City Council

The City Council unanimously adopted a consent agenda including special use permits for Dish Wireless and a budget amendment for the Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena. Public hearings were held for zoning and land use changes, which received first readings and will be considered at a future meeting.

• Approved special use permit for Dish Wireless at 7050 Highway 11 (Unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for Dish Wireless at 2794 Pelham Parkway (Unanimous)
• Approved joint contract with Shelby County for 2022 Aerial Photography and Topographic Mapping Update (Unanimous)
• Adopted revised City of Pelham Vehicle Use, Policy, Procedures and Guidelines (Unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena food and beverage equipment (Unanimous)
• Approved ABC license application for VenuWorks of Pelham, LLC (Unanimous)
• First reading held for Resolution 2022-01-10-07 to amend Future Land Use Map
• First reading held for Ordinances 135-244 through 135-248 to amend Zoning Ordinances