Pelham public meetings in 2024

Commercial Development Authority

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority Board will meet to approve minutes, review finances, and discuss potential purchases of properties at 1908 and 1910 Montgomery Highway, along with an ATLAS Phase I Environmental Report proposal. Updates on CDA-owned properties (Welborn and Fran's) and commercial brokerage representation will also be discussed. Economic development updates will be provided by the director.

• Purchase discussion: 1908 Montgomery Highway
• Purchase discussion: 1910 Montgomery Highway
• ATLAS Phase I Environmental Report Proposal
• Updates on Welborn Property and Fran's Property
• Discussion on commercial brokerage representation

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority approved the purchase of two nonconforming parcels on Montgomery Highway (1908 and 1910) for a combined $440,000, designating them as the Northern Corridor Project. The board also approved a $2,800 Phase I Environmental Assessment by ATLAS Technical Consultants. No action was taken on the financial report or other property discussions.

• Approved 1908 Montgomery Highway purchase for $260,000 (unanimous)
• Approved 1910 Montgomery Highway purchase for $180,000 (unanimous)
• Approved ATLAS Phase I Environmental Assessment for $2,800 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 8, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Pelham City Council is holding a work session to discuss the FY2026 budget schedule and a possible rescheduling of the January 20, 2025 work session and council meeting. The agenda also includes approval of the December 2, 2024 minutes and an executive session. No old business is listed. The meeting is open to the public but is not a public hearing.

• Discussion of FY2026 budget schedule
• Discussion to reschedule January 20, 2025 work session and council meeting
• Approval of December 2, 2024 regular work session minutes
• Executive session

The Pelham City Council held a work session and approved the December 2 minutes. They entered executive session to discuss real property negotiations. The council agreed to move the January 20, 2025 work session and council meeting to January 22 due to the federal holiday. They also reviewed the upcoming agenda, including a proposed 2.50% garbage rate increase effective February 1, 2025, and discussed scheduling FY2026 budget work sessions earlier in 2025. No final votes were taken on agenda items.

• Approved December 2, 2024 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for real property negotiations (unanimous roll call 5-0)
• Moved January 20, 2025 meetings to January 22, 2025 (consensus)
• Discussed moving FY2026 budget work sessions earlier in 2025 (no formal action)

City Council

The Pelham City Council will consider a monthly residential garbage and recycling rate adjustment effective February 1, 2025. The consent agenda includes accepting a $2,500 grant for a senior center gardening program and releasing bond money for a subdivision. A public hearing is scheduled for January 6, 2025, on a zoning change for about 104 acres near Oak Mountain State Park Road.

• Resolution 2024-12-16-03: monthly residential garbage and recycling rate adjustment effective Feb 1, 2025
• Resolution 2024-12-16-02: accept $2,500 Community Action Partnership of Middle Alabama grant for senior center gardening program
• Resolution 2024-12-16-01: release bond money and accept streets in Grey Oaks Subdivision, Sectors 5 and 7
• Public hearing Jan 6, 2025: Ordinance 135-266 to rezone ~104 acres along Oak Mountain State Park Road and Shelby County Highway 33 from A-1/R-1 to R-G
• Applications accepted through Feb 12, 2025 for municipal board appointments

The Pelham City Council unanimously approved a monthly residential garbage and recycling rate adjustment of $0.64 per month, effective February 1, 2025. The council also adopted the consent agenda, which included accepting a $2,500 grant for a senior center gardening program and releasing bond money for the Grey Oaks Subdivision. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included introductions of new employees and announcements of upcoming public hearings.

• Approved monthly garbage and recycling rate increase of $0.64 (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda including release of bond money for Grey Oaks Subdivision Sectors 5 and 7 (unanimous)
• Accepted $2,500 Community Action Partnership of Middle Alabama grant for senior center gardening program (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Pelham Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the final plat for Huntley Ridge Phase 3, submitted by Tower Homes. They will also receive an update on the zoning ordinance rewrite and approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• Public hearing on final plat for Huntley Ridge Phase 3 (PLAT1124-00024) by Tower Homes
• Update on zoning ordinance rewrite by Jason Fondren of KPS Group
• Approval of November 14, 2024 meeting minutes

The Pelham Planning Commission approved the final plat for Huntley Ridge Phase 3, submitted by Tower Homes, with all members present voting in favor. The public hearing had no speakers for or against the request. The commission also received an update on the city's zoning ordinance update from KPS Group and approved the minutes from the November 14, 2024 meeting.

• Approved Huntley Ridge Phase 3 final plat (all in favor)
• Approved November 14, 2024 minutes (all ayes)

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Pelham Zoning Board of Adjustments will meet to approve minutes from the prior meeting and hear one variance request. The board will consider a request to allow a loading/service bay to face Pelham Parkway for a commercial property at 2162 Pelham Parkway.

• VARZ1124-00021: Variance to front a loading bay onto Pelham Parkway at 2162 Pelham Parkway (Audio Sharks LLC)
• Approval of November 12, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Pelham City Council work session will discuss garbage rates and a rezoning request from Pelham 157, LLC. The council will also set interview dates for several boards and review the upcoming regular meeting agenda. This is a discussion session, not a final decision meeting.

• Discussion of garbage rates
• Presentation and discussion of Pelham 157, LLC rezoning request
• Setting date and time for interviews for Commercial Development Authority, Board of Adjustments & Appeals, and Zoning Board of Adjustments
• Approval of November 18, 2024 work session minutes

The Pelham City Council held a work session where they discussed a proposed residential garbage rate increase of 2.50% (effective February 2025) and a rezoning request for a residential development near Oak Mountain State Park. No formal votes were taken on these items; the council concurred with approving the city's portion of professional liability insurance for the Cahaba Solid Waste Disposal Authority board. The council also set plans to post board openings and schedule interviews for early 2025.

• Approved November 18, 2024 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Concurred with $634 annual payment for Cahaba Solid Waste Authority board liability insurance
• Discussed 2.50% garbage rate increase (no vote)
• Discussed Pelham 157, LLC rezoning request (no vote)
• Set plans to post board openings and schedule interviews for February 2025

City Council

The Pelham City Council is meeting to consider routine consent agenda items, including two budgeted FY2025 contracts: one with Gresham Smith for engineering services to upgrade traffic intersection detection systems, and another with Mark Johnson Construction for slide gate modifications at the wastewater treatment plant. No public hearings or other business are scheduled.

• Resolution 2024-12-02-01: Agreement with Gresham Smith for camera detection system at 11 traffic intersections
• Resolution 2024-12-02-02: Proposal from Mark Johnson Construction, LLC for Slide Gate modifications at Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Approval of November 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Recognition of retiree

The Pelham City Council approved the consent agenda, which included two resolutions: one to contract with Gresham Smith for engineering services to upgrade traffic detection systems at 11 intersections, and another to accept a proposal from Mark Johnson Construction for slide gate modifications at the wastewater treatment plant. The vote was unanimous among the four members present, with one member absent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 2024-12-02-01 for Gresham Smith engineering services (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-12-02-02 accepting Mark Johnson Construction proposal for slide gate modifications (4-0)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Pelham Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve October minutes, discuss old business including freedom of speech/political zones, and handle new business such as board orientation, nominations, and setting the December meeting date. The director's report and public forum are also on the agenda.

• Discussion of Freedom of Speech/Political Zones
• Board nominations
• December meeting date selection
• Approval of October minutes
• Director's report

Commercial Development Authority

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority Board will meet to approve minutes, review financial reports, and discuss updates on the Welborn and Fran's properties, as well as commercial brokerage representation. The meeting is a regular business session with no public hearings or major decisions listed.

• Approval of minutes from October 8, 2024 meeting
• Financial report by Secretary/Treasurer Matthew Jaeh
• Discussion of Welborn Property and Fran's Property updates
• Discussion regarding commercial brokerage representation

City Council

The Pelham City Council will hold a work session to discuss garbage rates, the Silver Ridge subdivision, and scheduling interviews for several boards. The meeting is open to the public but is not a public hearing.

• Discussion of garbage rates
• Discussion of Silver Ridge subdivision
• Set date and time for interviews for Commercial Development Authority, Board of Adjustments & Appeals, and Zoning Board of Adjustments
• Approval of November 4, 2024 work session minutes

The Pelham City Council held a work session on Nov. 18, 2024, where they discussed a proposed 2.5% garbage rate increase (instead of the 5% recommended by Cahaba Solid Waste Disposal Authority) and agreed to continue discussion on Dec. 2. They also discussed the Silver Ridge subdivision, including traffic light studies and rezoning, and removed a board interview scheduling item from the agenda. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only votes were to approve prior minutes and enter executive session.

• Approved Nov. 4, 2024 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss real property and litigation (4-0, Coram absent)
• Removed board interview scheduling item from agenda (unanimous)
• Discussed 2.5% garbage rate increase; further discussion Dec. 2
• Discussed Silver Ridge subdivision traffic lights and rezoning; no action

City Council

The Pelham City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a rezoning of approximately 167 acres along Shelby County Highway 11 from B-2 to MXD-N, and a noise ordinance revision. The consent agenda includes contracts for architectural services, equipment leasing, and other FY2025 budgeted items. Public hearings are none, and the meeting is open to the public.

• Ordinance 135-265: Rezone 167.72 acres along Shelby Co. Hwy 11 from B-2 to MXD-N (applicant: 68 Ventures; owner: Double Mountain, LLC)
• Ordinance 270-02: Revisions to noise regulations (Chapter 11, Article IV)
• Resolution 2024-11-18-01: Contract with Chambless King Architects for Pelham City Park improvements
• Resolution 2024-11-18-02: Lease agreement with Kubota Credit for golf course equipment at Ballantrae Golf Club
• Resolution 2024-11-18-06: Amend FY2025 budget for traffic and signal warrant study on Shelby County Highway 11

The Pelham City Council approved a rezoning of approximately 167.72 acres along Shelby County Highway 11 from B-2 (General Business) to MXD-N (Mixed Use-Neighborhood), clearing the way for the Silver Ridge subdivision. The council also adopted a noise ordinance revision, approved a consent agenda covering contracts and leases, and passed resolutions for a traffic study, library board appointment, and parks board appointments. All votes were unanimous among the four members present, with Councilmember David Coram absent.

• Adopted Ordinance 135-265 rezoning 167.72 acres on Shelby Co. Hwy 11 to MXD-N (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 270-02 revising noise regulations (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including architect contract, Kubota lease, aerial mapping, rain gauges, and fleet lease (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-11-18-06 funding traffic and signal warrant study along Shelby Co. Hwy 11 (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 2024-11-18-07 appointing citizen to Library Board (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 2024-11-18-08 appointing/reappointing Parks & Rec Board members (voice vote, Leverett abstained)

Planning Commission

The Pelham Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests, both continued from the October meeting, and will consider a street dedication and bond release for Grey Oaks Sectors 5 & 7. The commission will also review the 2025 meeting schedule and introduce a new member.

• Rezoning from A-1 and R-1 to R-G for property west of Hwy 33 adjacent to Pelham Oaks ES (RZNE0624-00009)
• Rezoning from A-1 to R-G for property west side of Oak Mountain State Park/I-65 (RZNE1024-00012)
• Street dedication (Grey Oaks Terrace) and bond release for Grey Oaks, Sectors 5 & 7
• Review and accept 2025 meeting schedule
• Introduction of Tim German as new Planning Commission member

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Pelham Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance requests. These include a side setback variance for a deck expansion, a request to keep an existing abandoned pylon sign, and two variances for a Holiday Inn Express regarding refuse enclosure placement and landscape buffer requirements. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance to reduce minimum side setback from 12 feet for a covered pavilion/deck at 193 Oaklyn Hills Drive
• Variance to allow continued use of an existing abandoned pylon sign at 201 Amphitheater Road (Pelham Dental Care)
• Variance to allow refuse/garbage enclosure in front yard at 260 Cahaba Valley Road (Holiday Inn Express)
• Variance to allow alternative frontage landscape strip at 260 Cahaba Valley Road (Holiday Inn Express)

Library Board

The Pelham Library Board approved the 2025 budget, amended to add $200 to the Books and Materials line item, and re-elected all current officers for the 2025 fiscal year. The board also approved the July 22, 2024 minutes and the meeting agenda. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2025 budget with $200 increase to Books and Materials (unanimous)
• Re-elected all current officers for 2025 fiscal year (unanimous)
• Approved July 22, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The Pelham City Council is holding a work session to conduct interviews for the Public Library Board and Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, discuss a contract review with Enterprise Fleet Management, and consider allocating funding for non-profits for FY2025. The meeting is open to the public but is not a public hearing.

• Interviews for Library Board: Rachel Ruiz, Carol Nunn
• Interviews for Parks & Recreation Advisory Board: Amanda Ferguson, Will Moore, Melissa Leverett, Aaron Wilkes
• Discussion - Enterprise Fleet Management contract review
• Allocation of Funding for Non-Profits for FY2025

The Pelham City Council held a work session, approving the October 21 minutes and recommending reappointment to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. They reached consensus on allocating $53,000 in FY2025 funds to five non-profits and expressed support for an Enterprise Fleet Management lease agreement, with a resolution to be considered on November 18. No formal votes were taken on these items during the work session.

• Approved October 21, 2024 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended reappointment of Melissa Leverett to Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (4-0-1, Leverett abstained)
• Consensus to allocate $53,000 to non-profits: Pelham Strong $25,000, The B.E.A.T. $13,000, Owen's House $10,000, ARC of Shelby County $3,000, American Legion Boys and Girls State $2,000
• Consensus to move forward with Enterprise Fleet Management lease agreement; resolution to be drafted for Nov. 18 meeting

City Council

The Pelham City Council will meet on November 4, 2024, to consider routine approvals, a zoning amendment for a 167-acre property along Shelby County Highway 11, and revocations of two business licenses. The council will also discuss compensation for elected officials and hear reports from city staff.

• Amend zoning for 167-acre property along Shelby County Highway 11 from B-2 to MXD-N
• Approve $1.2M agreement with ALDOT to maintain traffic signals at AL-119 and Valley Station Rd/Woodard Dr
• Approve $500K in FY2025 non-profit funding requests
• Revocation of business licenses for The Beer Hog (2408 Pelham Pkwy) and Blues Bourbon & Brews (9340 Helena Rd)
• Establish compensation for Mayor and Councilmembers effective Nov 3, 2025

City Council

The Pelham City Council is holding a work session to discuss Enterprise Fleet Management as old business. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including approval of prior minutes and a review of the upcoming council agenda. No new business is listed.

• Discussion - Enterprise Fleet Management

City Council

The Pelham City Council will hold public hearings to consider revoking the business licenses of Lil Bits Tavern and Pub 261, and will vote on ordinances to rezone two properties. The consent agenda includes agreements with ALDOT, SCPARA, and Alabama Power, plus a police recruitment incentive. The council will also set mayor and council compensation and amend the noise ordinance.

• Public hearing to revoke Lil Bits Tavern license (3221 Highway 52 West, Suites A & B)
• Public hearing to revoke Pub 261 license (9440 Helena Road, Suites B & C)
• Ordinance 135-263: Rezone 3.72 acres at 1600 Shelby County Highway 33 from A-1 to M-1
• Ordinance 135-264: Rezone 3.78 acres at 694 Shelby County Highway 35 from R-1 to A-1
• Resolution 2024-10-21-05: FY2025 recruitment compensation incentive for Pelham Police Department

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Pelham Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, discuss the Birmingham Beach Volleyball Agreement, and consider a policy on political activity at facilities, programs, and events. The meeting also includes a director's report and a public forum.

• Discussion of Birmingham Beach Volleyball Agreement
• Discussion of political activity at PnR facilities, programs, and events
• Approval of September minutes

Planning Commission

The Pelham Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on three items: final plat approval for a 46-unit townhouse subdivision, and two rezoning requests. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes and scheduling the next meeting.

• Final plat approval for Huntley Knoll, a 46-unit townhouse subdivision on Huntley Pkwy (continued from Aug. 8)
• Rezoning from A-1 and R-1 to R-G for property west of Hwy 33 near Pelham Oaks ES
• Rezoning from B-2 to MXD-N for property on Highway 11 adjacent to Grey Oaks Neighborhood

The Pelham Planning Commission recommended rezoning a Highway 11 property from B-2 to MXD-N (Mixed Use District) to the City Council, with a 3-1 vote and one abstention. The commission also approved a final plat for the 46-unit Huntley Knoll townhouse subdivision and tabled a rezoning request for property west of Hwy 33 until the applicant acquires additional land.

• Approved final plat for Huntley Knoll 46-unit townhouse subdivision (unanimous)
• Tabled rezoning from A-1/R-1 to R-G for property west of Hwy 33 (unanimous)
• Recommended MXD-N zoning for Highway 11 property to City Council (3-1, 1 abstention)

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Pelham Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on a variance request to allow swimming pool mechanical equipment to be installed less than 10 feet from the lot line at 119 Gleneagles Lane. The board will also approve minutes from its August 13 and August 26 meetings. The agenda is otherwise routine.

• Variance VARZ0924-00016 for pool equipment setback at 119 Gleneagles Lane
• Approval of minutes from August 13, 2024 meeting
• Approval of minutes from special-called hearing on August 26, 2024

Commercial Development Authority

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority Board is meeting to approve minutes, review finances, and pass a resolution granting financial authority to certain board members. They will also discuss updates on the Welborn and Fran's properties and consider hiring a commercial brokerage.

• Resolution 2024-10-08-01: Approving authority to certain CDA board members for financial institutions
• Discussion of Welborn Property and Fran's Property updates
• Discussion regarding commercial brokerage representation with Susan Kelley and Michael Murray

City Council

The Pelham City Council is holding a work session to discuss and review several items, including the progress of the zoning ordinance, a hotel study, economic development investments, and compensation for the mayor and councilmembers. They will also discuss short-term rentals, the city's noise ordinance, and a rental agreement with Ballantrae Golf Club. This is a working meeting, not a public hearing, and no final votes are expected.

• Update on zoning ordinance progress by KPS Group, Inc.
• Presentation of hotel study conclusions by Cushman & Wakefield of Georgia, LLC
• Review of Ordinance No. 267-04 on mayor and councilmember compensation
• Discussion of short-term residential rentals
• Review of Ballantrae Golf Club/PGA rental agreement

The Pelham City Council held a work session where it reached consensus on new mayor and councilmember compensation effective November 2025, discussed a hotel study favoring the Oak Mountain Trail site, and reviewed a zoning ordinance update. It also set dates for municipal board interviews and a noise ordinance public hearing. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only votes were to approve minutes and enter executive session.

• Approved September 16, 2024 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for personnel and legal matters (unanimous roll call 5-0)
• Consensus to set mayor compensation at $75,000, council president at $13,000, councilmembers at $11,500, effective November 3, 2025
• Consensus to set municipal board interviews for November 4, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
• Consensus to hold a public hearing on noise ordinance revisions on October 21, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
• Removed Economic Development-Projects-Investments in FY2024 from agenda (unanimous)
• Removed public announcements discussion from agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The Pelham City Council will hold public hearings and consider revoking the business and alcohol licenses of El Santuario, a restaurant at 400 Keystone Court, and will also hold first readings on two zoning changes. The consent agenda includes multiple service agreements and contracts, and new business includes a temporary stay on short-term rental enforcement.

• Public hearing to revoke business license of Santuario, LLC (El Santuario) at 400 Keystone Court
• Ordinance 135-263: Rezone 3.72 acres at 1600 Shelby County Highway 33 from A-1 to M-1
• Ordinance 135-264: Rezone 3.78 acres at 694 Shelby County Highway 35 from R-1 to A-1
• Resolution 2024-10-07-08: Award Lift Station F Phase 2 upgrades to Taylor Corporation
• Resolution 2024-10-07-14: Adopt stay on short-term rental enforcement until Feb 28, 2025

The Pelham City Council revoked the business license of Santuario, LLC (El Santuario) after a public hearing, and adopted a stay on enforcement actions against short-term residential rentals until February 28, 2025 or adoption of a new zoning code. The council also approved a consent agenda with 13 resolutions, including contracts for HR services, a citizen survey, and police camera systems. Two rezoning ordinances were introduced for first reading but not yet voted on.

• Revoked business license of Santuario, LLC (El Santuario) (unanimous)
• Adopted stay on short-term rental enforcement until Feb 28, 2025 (3-1, Coram dissenting)
• Approved consent agenda with 13 resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved ABC beer/wine license for Ooka Grill and Sushi House (unanimous)
• Approved special retail license for Oak Mountain Fall Fair 2024 (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 135-263 (rezoning 1600 Shelby County Hwy 33 to M-1) for first reading
• Introduced Ordinance 135-264 (rezoning 694 Shelby County Hwy 35 to A-1) for first reading

Commercial Development Authority

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority Board is meeting to approve minutes, review the August 2024 financial report, and receive economic development updates. The board will also discuss property matters, including the Welborn and Fran's properties, and may enter executive session if needed.

• Approval of minutes from August 20, 2024 meeting
• 30-day financial report for August 2024
• Discussion of CDA-owned Welborn Property and Fran's Property
• Economic development updates from Director Michael Simon

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority Board voted unanimously to support dissolving the Campus 124 and Canopy Cooperative Districts, which had levied a 1% license fee on sales tax transactions to fund public improvements. The board also approved the agenda and minutes, and received a financial report with no action taken. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 16, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Supported dissolution of Campus 124 and Canopy Cooperative Districts (unanimous)
• No action taken on 30-day financial report
• No action taken on property purchase at 2720 Pelham Parkway

Planning Commission

The Pelham Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider final plat approval for McAlpin at Ballantrae, an 18-lot single-family subdivision off Stoneykirk Lane. They will also discuss street dedication and bond release for Kirkwall at Ballantrae Phase 5. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and scheduling the next meeting.

• Final plat approval for McAlpin at Ballantrae, 18-lot single-family subdivision (PID: 14 5 21 4 001 002.000)
• Street dedication of Kirkwall Lane and bond release for Kirkwall at Ballantrae Phase 5
• Approval of August 8, 2024 minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for October 10, 2024

The Pelham Planning Commission approved the final plat for McAlpin at Ballantrae, an 18-lot single-family subdivision off Stoneykirk Lane, with one abstention. It also recommended the street dedication and bond release for Kirkwall at Ballantrae Phase 5, also with one abstention. Both items passed unanimously among voting members.

• Approved final plat for McAlpin at Ballantrae (18-lot subdivision) (unanimous, Wash abstained)
• Recommended street dedication and bond release for Kirkwall at Ballantrae Phase 5 (unanimous, Wash abstained)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Pelham Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss a fee schedule and a potential agreement with Birmingham Beach Volleyball. The board will also approve minutes from August and hear a director's report.

• Fee schedule discussion
• Birmingham Beach Volleyball agreement discussion
• Approval of August minutes

City Council

The Pelham City Council is holding a work session to review and discuss several items, including compensation for the mayor and councilmembers, the proposed FY2025 operating and capital budgets and debt service schedule, a demonstration of Placer AI, the potential dissolution of two cooperative districts, and short-term residential rentals. The meeting is open to the public but is not a public hearing.

• Review of Ordinance No. 267-04 on compensation of mayor and councilmembers
• Discussion of proposed FY2025 operating and capital budgets and debt service schedule
• Demonstration of Placer AI
• Discussion on dissolution of Campus No. 124 and The Canopy Cooperative Districts
• Discussion on short-term residential rentals

The Pelham City Council held a work session on September 16, 2024, discussing the FY2025 budget, mayor/council compensation for the next term, and a proposed moratorium on short-term rentals. No formal votes were taken on these items; they were scheduled for future action. The council also reviewed the upcoming agenda, including resolutions for a wastewater pump contract, dissolution of two cooperative districts, a tax abatement agreement, PFAS settlement opt-out, an Eagle Scout project, and the FY2025 budget approval.

• Approved September 4, 2024 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss pending litigation (unanimous roll call 5-0)
• Adjourned executive session (unanimous voice vote)
• Discussed compensation options for mayor and council, to be revisited October 7, 2024
• Discussed FY2025 budgets; no action taken
• Discussed Placer AI data demonstration; no action
• Discussed dissolution of Campus No. 124 and The Canopy Cooperative Districts; resolutions on agenda
• Discussed short-term rental moratorium; no action taken

City Council

The Pelham City Council will consider several resolutions, including the FY2025 operating and capital budgets, a tax abatement agreement with Morin Process Equipment and CED Real Estate, and opting out of PFAS legal settlements. The consent agenda includes wastewater treatment plant pump replacements and dissolution of two cooperative districts. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting, but two zoning ordinance public hearings are announced for October 7.

• Resolution 2024-09-16-07: Approve FY2025 Operating and Capital Budgets and Debt Service Schedule
• Resolution 2024-09-16-04: Tax Abatement Agreement with Morin Process Equipment, Inc. and CED Real Estate, LLC
• Resolution 2024-09-16-05: Opt out of PFAS legal settlements per legal counsel recommendation
• Resolution 2024-09-16-01: Contract with Mark Johnson Construction, LLC for RAS pump replacements at Pelham Wastewater Treatment Plant (budgeted FY2024)
• Resolutions 2024-09-16-02/03: Request dissolution of Campus No. 124 and The Canopy Cooperative Districts

The Pelham City Council unanimously approved the FY2025 Operating and Capital Budgets and Debt Service Schedule, along with a consent agenda that included contracts, cooperative district dissolutions, a tax abatement agreement, and opting out of PFAS settlements. The council also approved an Eagle Scout project for exercise stations at Carroll Park. No public hearings were held.

• Approved FY2025 Operating and Capital Budgets and Debt Service Schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda including RAS pump replacement contract with Mark Johnson Construction, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved resolutions to dissolve Campus No. 124 and The Canopy Cooperative Districts (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatement agreement with Morin Process Equipment, Inc. and CED Real Estate, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to opt out of PFAS legal settlements (unanimous)
• Approved Eagle Scout Project for exercise stations and benches at Carroll Park (unanimous)

City Council

The Pelham City Council is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, declare certain Public Works equipment as surplus, and consider a special events retail license for a Hispanic Independence Day Festival. The City Manager will present the proposed FY2025 Operating and Capital Budgets. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Resolution 2024-09-04-01: Declare Public Works Department equipment as surplus
• Resolution 2024-09-04-02: Special Events Retail License for MI Pueblo Supermarket, LLC at 3060 Pelham Parkway for Hispanic Independence Day Festival 2024
• Presentation of proposed FY2025 Operating and Capital Budgets

The Pelham City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including surplus property declaration, and approved Resolution 2024-09-04-02 granting a special events retail liquor license to MI Pueblo Supermarket for the Hispanic Independence Day Festival 2024. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a budget presentation and public comments.

• Adopted consent agenda including surplus property declaration (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-09-04-02 for ABC special events retail license (unanimous)

City Council

The Pelham City Council will hold a work session to discuss the proposed operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2025 and review Ordinance No. 267-04, which sets compensation for the mayor and councilmembers. The meeting is open to the public but is not a public hearing.

• Discussion of proposed FY2025 Operating and Capital Budgets
• Review of Ordinance No. 267-04 (Mayor and Councilmember compensation)

The Pelham City Council held a work session where they reviewed the proposed FY2025 operating and capital budgets and debt service schedule. They also tabled discussion of Ordinance No. 267-04 regarding compensation for the mayor and councilmembers until a later date. No formal votes were taken on these items during the work session.

• Approved minutes from August 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, and 22, 2024 meetings (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion of Ordinance No. 267-04 (mayor and council compensation)
• Reviewed proposed FY2025 budgets and debt service schedule (no vote)
• Reviewed September 4, 2024 agenda, including surplus declaration and special events license (no vote)

City Council

The Pelham City Council is holding a special work session to review department budgets for the upcoming fiscal year 2025. Departments under review include Communications, Parks & Recreation, IT, and the Racquet Club. The council will also review the schedule for its FY2025 budget meetings. This is a work session open to the public but not a public hearing.

• FY2025 budget review for Communications department
• FY2025 budget review for Parks & Recreation
• FY2025 budget review for IT
• FY2025 budget review for Racquet Club
• Review of City Council FY2025 budget meeting schedule

The Pelham City Council held a special work session to review proposed FY2025 budgets for Communications and Branding, Parks & Recreation, Information Technology, and the Pelham Racquet Club. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the session was informational only. The council also heard a presentation from the B.E.A.T. about FY2025 events and discussed the budget meeting schedule.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the work session
• Reviewed proposed FY2025 Communications and Branding budget including new staff position
• Reviewed proposed FY2025 Parks & Recreation budget including capital projects and two new staff requests
• Reviewed proposed FY2025 IT budget including network redesign and police laptop replacements
• Reviewed proposed FY2025 Pelham Racquet Club budget including fee increases and position reclassifications
• Heard B.E.A.T. presentation on FY2025 events and funding needs

General

The Pelham City Council is holding a special work session to review the FY2025 department budget, with presentations from the City Manager, Mayor, and City Clerk/Treasurer. The council will also set the schedule for upcoming budget meetings, including one on August 22 for Communications, Parks & Recreation, IT, and the Racquet Club. This is a work session, not a public hearing, though it is open to the public.

• FY2025 Department Budget Review
• Review of City Council FY2025 Budget Meeting Schedule
• Budget meeting scheduled for August 22, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. for Communications, Parks & Recreation, IT, and Racquet Club

The Pelham City Council held a special work session to review proposed FY2025 budgets for the City Manager, Mayor, City Council, City Clerk/Treasurer, and Fire Department. No formal votes were taken; the session was for discussion and review. The council also scheduled a follow-up budget meeting for August 22, 2024.

• Reviewed FY2025 City Manager budget, including full-year positions and training
• Reviewed FY2025 Mayor's budget, moving nonprofit contracts and Christmas decorations to City Council budget
• Reviewed FY2025 City Council budget, noting increase in nonprofit contracts and discussion on capping nonprofit funding
• Reviewed FY2025 City Clerk/Treasurer budget, with reductions in utilities, legal expenses, and educational funds
• Reviewed FY2025 Fire Department budget, including medical transport launch on January 1, 2025
• Scheduled next budget review meeting for August 22, 2024, covering Communications, Parks & Recreation, IT, and Racquet Club

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Pelham Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to discuss a fee schedule update, hear a presentation on an Eagle Scout project for ADA accessibility at the splash pad, and review the director’s report. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Fee schedule discussion
• Eagle Scout project presentation for ADA accessibility at splash pad (Cliff Windham)
• Approval of June meeting minutes

Commercial Development Authority

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority Board will meet to approve minutes and a July 2024 financial report, receive economic development updates, and discuss cooperative districts. They will also consider a potential property purchase at 2720 Pelham Parkway and review CDA-owned properties. The agenda is routine, with no final votes on major items listed.

• Discussion of cooperative districts
• Site visit discussion for property at 2720 Pelham Parkway
• Review of CDA-owned Welborn Property and Fran's Property
• Approval of July 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• 30-day financial report for July 2024

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority Board voted unanimously to support dissolving the Campus 124 and Canopy Cooperative Districts, which had levied a 1% license fee on sales tax transactions to fund public improvements. The board also approved the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, and received a financial report with no action taken. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 16, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Supported dissolution of Campus 124 and Canopy Cooperative Districts (unanimous)

City Council

The Pelham City Council is holding a special work session to review the FY2025 department budgets for Economic Development, the Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena, Ballantrae Golf Club, and the Library. They will also set the schedule for two additional budget review meetings on August 21 and 22. This is a discussion session, not a public hearing, and no votes are listed on the agenda.

• FY2025 budget review for Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena
• FY2025 budget review for Ballantrae Golf Club
• FY2025 budget review for Library
• Schedule for August 21 budget meeting with City Manager, Mayor, City Clerk, Fire
• Schedule for August 22 budget meeting with Communications, Parks & Recreation, IT, Racquet Club

City Council

The Pelham City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a sponsorship for a WBRC FOX 6 campaign, a tax abatement application from Morin Process Equipment, a fleet management agreement, and scheduling interviews for board appointments. No final decisions are made at this work session; it is a discussion meeting.

• Discussion of WBRC FOX 6 2024 Staycation Campaign Title Sponsorship
• Morin Process Equipment, Inc.'s application for Alabama Tax Abatement Program
• Enterprise Fleet Management Agreement discussion
• Setting date/time for municipal board appointment interviews

The Pelham City Council held a work session on August 19, 2024, discussing several items but taking no formal votes on new business. They reviewed results of the WBRC FOX 6 Staycation campaign, heard from Morin Process Equipment about a tax abatement application, discussed a potential Enterprise fleet management agreement, and considered scheduling board interviews. The council also reviewed the upcoming regular meeting agenda, which includes resolutions on police vehicle purchases, a compensation pay plan, and other routine items.

• Approved August 5, 2024 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for legal and personnel matters (unanimous roll call 5-0)
• Adjourned executive session and reconvened (unanimous)
• No formal votes taken on new business items; discussions only

City Council

The Pelham City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including a night shift stipend for police officers and dispatchers, a new compensation pay plan, and a revised employment agreement for the city manager. The consent agenda includes agreements for recreation center floor use, HR attendance software, surplus property declarations, GIS software licensing, a water budget amendment, restroom repairs, and a tourism grant. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Resolution 2024-08-19-09: Approve night shift compensation stipend for sworn officers and dispatchers, repealing Resolution 2024-08-05-01
• Resolution 2024-08-19-10: Adopt 2024 Compensation Pay Plan, repealing Resolution 2022-03-21-08
• Resolution 2024-08-19-11: Approve city manager's revised employment agreement
• Resolution 2024-08-19-02: 24-month service agreement with Gorrie-Regan & Associates for HR attendance hardware/software/training (budgeted FY2025)
• Resolution 2024-08-19-05: Three-year licensing agreement with ESRI for GIS mapping software (budgeted FY2024/FY2025)

The Pelham City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda with 10 routine items, including a shared-use agreement with the school board and a service contract for HR software. In new business, the council approved a night shift compensation stipend for police officers and dispatchers, adopted a new citywide compensation pay plan, approved a revised employment agreement for the city manager, and authorized the purchase of five police vehicles. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted consent agenda with 10 resolutions (5-0)
• Approved night shift stipend for police and dispatchers, repealing Resolution 2024-08-05-01 (5-0)
• Adopted 2024 Compensation Pay Plan, repealing Resolution 2022-03-21-08 (5-0)
• Approved revised city manager employment agreement (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of five police vehicles, amending Vehicle Reserve Funds (voice vote, unanimous)

City Council

The Pelham City Council is holding a special work session to review the FY2025 department budgets for Human Resources, Public Works, Water and Sewer, and Capital Projects. They will also set the schedule for upcoming budget meetings. This is a discussion session, not a public hearing.

• FY2025 budget review for Human Resources, Public Works, Water and Sewer, and Capital Projects
• Schedule for FY2025 budget meetings: Aug 20 (Economic Development, Civic Complex & Ice Arena, Ballantrae Golf, Library), Aug 21 (City Manager, Mayor, City Clerk, Fire), Aug 22 (Communications, Parks & Recreation, IT, Racquet Club)

City Council

The Pelham City Council is holding a special work session to review the FY2025 budget for revenue, finance, municipal court, and police departments. They will also set the schedule for remaining budget meetings in August. This is a working session, not a public hearing, though it is open to the public.

• FY2025 budget review for Revenue, Finance, Municipal Court, and Police
• Budget meeting schedule set for August 15, 20, 21, and 22, 2024
• Future budget reviews include Human Resources, Public Works, Water & Sewer, Capital Projects, Economic Development, Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena, Ballantrae Golf, Library, City Manager, Mayor, City Clerk, Fire, Communications, Parks & Recreation, IT, and Racquet Club

The Pelham City Council held a special work session to review proposed FY2025 budgets for revenue, finance, municipal court, and police. No formal votes were taken on the budgets; the session was for review and discussion. The council also scheduled four additional budget review meetings for August 15, 20, 21, and 22.

• Recessed work session at 5:25 p.m. and reconvened at 5:55 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned special work session at 7:23 p.m. (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Pelham Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on four variance requests, including a deck setback variance, a sign continuation, a car lot expansion, and a gravel parking area. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings. All items are up for discussion and decision at this meeting.

• Variance to reduce rear setback from 25 ft for deck at 201 Cambrian Ridge Trail
• Variance to allow continued use of abandoned pylon sign at 2793 Pelham Parkway
• Variance to expand service area and build wash building at Med Center Mazda, 80 Drivers Way
• Variance to allow roll-up doors facing I-65 corridor at Med Center Mazda
• Variance to allow gravel parking surface at 80 Commerce Drive

Planning Commission

The Pelham Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on four items: a final plat for Huntley Ridge Phase 2, and three rezoning requests. The commission will also discuss a license agreement with McCain, announce a September public hearing on pre-zoning property on Ballantrae Pkwy, and set the next meeting date.

• Final plat approval for Huntley Ridge Ph 2 (lots 17-27, 42-50) by Grants Mill LLC
• Rezone from A-1 to M-1 for 1600 Hwy 33 (Tony Colbaugh)
• Rezone from R-1 to A-1 for 694 Hwy 35 (Shannon Humphrey)
• Rezone from A-1 and R-1 to R-G for property west of Hwy 33 near Pelham Oaks ES (Randall Goggans/Pelham 157 LLC)
• Announce public hearing for pre-zoning property on Ballantrae Pkwy to R-G District

The Pelham Planning Commission approved the final plat for Huntley Ridge Phase 2 (lots 17-27 and 42-50) unanimously. They also recommended rezoning for two properties: one from A-1 to M-1 (1600 Hwy 33) passed 5-2, and one from R-1 to A-1 (694 Hwy 35) passed unanimously. A request to rezone property west of Hwy 33 to R-G was continued until a traffic study is provided. The commission also accepted a license agreement with McCain for right of access.

• Approved final plat for Huntley Ridge Ph 2 (lots 17-27, 42-50) unanimously
• Recommended rezoning from A-1 to M-1 at 1600 Hwy 33 (5-2)
• Recommended rezoning from R-1 to A-1 at 694 Hwy 35 unanimously
• Continued rezoning request for property west of Hwy 33 until traffic study provided
• Accepted City of Pelham/McCain License Agreement for right of access

City Council

The Pelham City Council will hold its regular meeting to decide on routine and non-controversial items via a consent agenda, including police pay adjustments, grants, and contracts. A public hearing will consider renewing Alabama Power’s electric franchise agreement for 30 years. The council will also hear a second reading of the franchise renewal ordinance.

• Renewal of Alabama Power Company electric franchise agreement until August 5, 2054 (30 years)
• Resolution to approve night shift compensation stipend for Pelham Police Department officers
• Resolution to accept $100,000 grant from Alabama Department of Tourism for Pelham Parks & Recreation special event programs
• Contract with Summit Waterproofing, Inc. to replace roof insulation and coatings on Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena for $195,000
• Contract with Spectrum Industrial Services, Inc. to aid water service line material inventory for $45,000

The Pelham City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 256-01, renewing the electric franchise agreement with Alabama Power Company through August 5, 2054. The council also adopted the consent agenda, which included a police night shift stipend, a Panasonic Toughbook service agreement, and several infrastructure contracts. A public hearing on the ordinance drew support from Alabama Power and no opposition.

• Adopted Ordinance 256-01 renewing Alabama Power franchise agreement until 2054 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including police night shift stipend, Panasonic Toughbook agreement, and infrastructure contracts (5-0)
• Approved ABC license for Poppa Gs Billiards at 2408 Pelham Parkway (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 2024-08-05-03 accepting Alabama Tourism grant for Parks & Recreation events
• Approved Resolution 2024-08-05-08 for roof replacement at Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena
• Approved Resolution 2024-08-05-09 for water service line inventory contract with Spectrum Industrial Services

City Council

The Pelham City Council is holding a work session to discuss and review several items, including a discussion with AmWaste, a review of Ordinance No. 267-04 regarding compensation for the mayor and councilmembers, and an updated employee compensation plan. The meeting is open to the public but is not a public hearing.

• Discussion with AmWaste
• Review of Ordinance No. 267-04 - Compensation of the Mayor and Councilmembers
• Discussion of Updated Employee Compensation Plan

General

The Pelham Library Board approved the June minutes and agenda, adopted an amended Unattended Child Policy, and approved new Administrative Code Policies for Physical Location and Relocation and Juvenile Library Cards to comply with State Aid requirements. The board also received updates on summer reading participation and the upcoming book sale.

• Approved June 24, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted amended Unattended Child Policy (unanimous)
• Approved new Administrative Code Policies (unanimous)

Commercial Development Authority

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority Board will meet to approve minutes, review May and June financial reports, and receive economic development updates. The board will consider the city's desire for a funding adjustment and discuss development projects including the Welborn and Fran's properties. No purchases are submitted for approval.

• Consideration of City's Desire for Funding Adjustment
• Development updates on Welborn Property and Fran's Property
• 30-day Financial Report for May & June 2024
• Approval of minutes from May 21, 2024 meeting

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority approved the city's request to use $15,000 annually from its lodging tax revenue for tourism-related event promotion, such as the Xterra Championships. The board also approved allowing up to three food trucks to operate on the Fran's property, and discussed potential redevelopment of the Louis's and Wayne's Produce properties. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved $15,000 annual lodging tax allocation for tourism promotion (unanimous)
• Approved up to three food trucks on Fran's property (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with addition of Louis's and Wayne's Produce properties discussion (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 21, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Pelham City Council will consider several routine items, including economic development incentive agreements for Edgar's Bakery & Café and Waldos Chicken & Beer, a new internet service contract for the Civic Complex, and a bid for road and water main work. The council will also hold the first reading of an ordinance to renew the electric franchise agreement with Alabama Power through 2054. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Economic Development Incentive Agreement with Edgar's Pelham, LLC (Edgar's Bakery & Café)
• Economic Development Incentive Agreement with WCB Pelham, LLC (Waldos Chicken & Beer)
• Agreement with Uniti Fiber, LLC for internet services at Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena
• Bid from Gillespie Construction, LLC for Industrial Park Drive Turn Lane Extension and Water Main Replacement
• First reading of Ordinance No. 256-01 to renew electric franchise agreement with Alabama Power until August 5, 2054

The Pelham City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included economic development incentive agreements with Edgar's Bakery & Café and Waldos Chicken & Beer, a contract with Uniti Fiber for internet services, declaring surplus vehicles, and accepting a bid from Gillespie Construction for the Industrial Park Drive Turn Lane Extension and Water Main Replacement project. The council also held the first reading of an ordinance to renew the electric franchise agreement with Alabama Power Company, with a public hearing scheduled for August 5, 2024.

• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 2024-07-15-01 appointing Councilmember Rick Wash as Council Liaison to Pelham Board of Education (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-07-15-02: Economic Development Incentive Agreement with Edgar's Pelham, LLC (Edgar's Bakery & Café) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-07-15-03: Economic Development Incentive Agreement with WCB Pelham, LLC (Waldos Chicken & Beer) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-07-15-04: Agreement with Uniti Fiber, LLC for internet services at Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-07-15-05: Declared surplus vehicles and trailer (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-07-15-06: Accepted bid from Gillespie Construction, LLC for Industrial Park Drive Turn Lane Extension and Water Main Replacement (unanimous)
• First reading of Ordinance No. 256-01 to renew electric franchise agreement with Alabama Power Company until August 5, 2054 (no vote taken)

City Council

This is a routine work session with no new or old business. The council will approve the minutes from the July 1 meeting, possibly hold an executive session, and review the agenda for the upcoming regular council meeting. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of July 1, 2024 work session minutes
• Possible executive session
• Review of July 15, 2024 City Council agenda

The Pelham City Council held a work session on July 15, 2024, approving the prior meeting minutes and entering an executive session to discuss legal options for pending or imminent litigation. No substantive decisions were made during the work session; the council only reviewed the upcoming agenda items, which include consent agenda resolutions and a first reading of an electric franchise renewal with Alabama Power.

• Approved July 1, 2024 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for legal discussion (4-0, Coram absent)
• Adjourned executive session (unanimous)
• Reviewed consent agenda items including appointments, incentive agreements, and surplus declaration
• Reviewed first reading of Ordinance 256-01 for Alabama Power franchise renewal

Water Department

The Pelham Water Department is holding a regular meeting to approve the minutes from April 15, 2024, and to hear a request to address the department from Richard Campbell. No other business is listed. The meeting is open to the public but is not a public hearing.

• Approval of April 15, 2024 meeting minutes
• Request to address from Richard Campbell (handout)

The Pelham Water Department approved a 50% refund of a $1,418.01 sewer billing adjustment request from Richard Campbell, crediting $709.01 to his utility account. The motion passed unanimously. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved $709.01 sewer bill refund to Richard Campbell (unanimous)
• Approved April 15, 2024 Water Department minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review several consent agenda items, including a tax abatement for Dotry Enterprises, LLC and sewer right-of-way agreements. New business includes an ABC license application for Oak Mountain Mobile and an ordinance regarding surplus city property.

• Tax Abatement Agreement for Dotry Enterprises, LLC (Edgar’s Bakery and Café)
• Sewer right-of-way agreements for Ballantrae, Weatherly, and Grey Oaks subdivisions
• ABC License application for Oak Mountain Mobile at 2310 Pelham Parkway
• Ordinance No. 519 regarding surplus real property in The Pelham Park Subdivision
• Appointment to the Pelham Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

City Council

The Pelham City Council will hold a work session to discuss economic development incentive agreements for Dotry Enterprises, LLC (Edgar’s) and Waldo’s. The session also includes a discussion regarding an appointment to the Pelham Parks & Recreation Advisory Board.

• Discussion of Dotry Enterprises, LLC (Edgar’s) Economic Development Incentive Agreement
• Discussion of Waldo’s Economic Development Incentive Agreement
• Discussion of appointment to Pelham Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, Place No. 7

Library Board

The Pelham Library Board approved the Display and Recommendation Policy as presented. The Director's Report was tabled until the next meeting. The board discussed an Unattended Child Policy and agreed on 14 years old as the minimum age, but no vote was taken.

• Approved minutes from April 22, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Tabled Director's Report until next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Display and Recommendation Policy (unanimous)

Commercial Development Authority

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority Board will hold its regular monthly meeting, covering routine items like agenda approval, minutes, and a 30-day financial report. The main substantive item is a status update on the Welborn Property development agreement with United Contracting, including next steps, and a discussion of Fran's Property. No purchases are submitted for approval.

• Approval of May 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• 30-day financial report
• Welborn Property – status of development agreement with United Contracting
• Fran's Property development discussion
• No purchases submitted

City Council

The Pelham City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda including contracts for two fire apparatus, a generator replacement, mowers, and surplus declarations. It also adopted two ordinances: one rezoning property on Bearden Road from O-1 to E-1, and another adding regulations for CBD stores and vape shops in B-2 zones. An ABC license for Valhalla Board Game Café was approved.

• Approved consent agenda including fire apparatus purchase, generator replacement, mower purchase, surplus declaration, and Alabama Power contract (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 135-261 rezoning Bearden Road property from O-1 to E-1 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 135-262 adding regulations for CBD stores and vape shops in B-2 zones (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-06-17-07 granting ABC license to Valhalla Board Game Café (unanimous)

City Council

The Pelham City Council held a work session on June 17, 2024, where it directed staff to prepare a tax abatement and incentive agreement for Edgar's Bakery and Café for consideration at the July 1 meeting. The council also set dates for FY2025 budget workshops and appointed a finance committee. No formal votes were taken on the agenda items, which were scheduled for the regular meeting later that day.

• Approved June 3, 2024 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare Edgar's Bakery tax abatement agreement for July 1 consideration
• Set FY2025 budget workshop dates: Aug 14, 15, 20, 21, 22
• Appointed Council President Mercer and Councilmember Leverett to FY2025 Finance Committee (unanimous)

City Council

The Pelham City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution approving a 140-Special Events Retail License for Margarita Grill, LLC, for a parking lot party on June 15, 2024. The agenda is otherwise largely procedural, with no public hearings or other business items listed.

• Resolution 2024-06-12-01: ABC license for Margarita Grill, LLC, 234 Cahaba Valley Road, for a special event on 15JUN24

City Council

The Pelham City Council will vote on a consent agenda including a tax abatement agreement with PrintsWell, Inc. and Amazing Grace Properties, LLC, new IT job descriptions and pay, and acceptance of streetlights in Simms Landing. They will also hold public hearings on two ordinances: one to rezone property on Bearden Road from O-I to E-1, and another to add regulations for CBD stores and vape shops in B-2 zones. Additionally, they will consider a mid-year budget amendment and an ordinance to repeal occupancy requirements for residential structures.

• Tax abatement agreement with PrintsWell, Inc. and Amazing Grace Properties, LLC
• New IT positions: IT Systems Analyst, IT Systems Analyst-Public Safety, GIS Administrator
• Accept electrical bill for 11 new streetlights in Simms Landing Subdivision
• Public hearing: Rezone Bearden Road property from O-I to E-1 (Ordinance 135-261)
• Public hearing: Additional regulations for CBD stores and vape shops in B-2 zones (Ordinance 135-262)

City Council

The Pelham City Council work session will discuss a right-of-way condemnation request, a zoning change for property on Bearden Road, and proposed ordinance revisions regulating vape shops and CBD stores. These are discussion items, not final decisions, and the meeting is open to the public but not a public hearing.

• Right-of-way condemnation request for applicant Allison Mitchell
• Ordinance No. 135-261: Rezone property on east side of Bearden Road from O-I to E-1
• Ordinance No. 135-262: Additional regulations for vape shops and CBD stores in B-2 zones

The Pelham City Council held a work session on June 3, 2024, primarily to review the upcoming agenda. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; the council discussed a right-of-way condemnation request, a rezoning proposal, and vape shop/CBD store regulations. The council also entered an executive session to discuss legal matters related to pending litigation.

• Approved May 20, 2024 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss legal options for pending litigation (4-0)
• Adjourned executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned work session (unanimous)

City Council

The Pelham City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: a resolution to approve an ABC special events retail liquor license for The Beer Hog, LLC, for a grand opening event at Park 124 on June 8, 2024. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including approval of the agenda itself and routine reports.

• Resolution 2024-05-24-01: ABC 140-Special Events Retail License for The Beer Hog, LLC at 2408 Pelham Parkway, Suite 205, for Park 124 Grand Opening on June 8, 2024

Commercial Development Authority

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority Board is meeting to approve minutes, review finances, and discuss economic development updates. They will also receive status reports on the Welborn Property development agreement with United Contracting and Fran's Property, and an update on legislative revisions under SB168.

• Approval of minutes from March 19, 2024, CDA Board meeting
• 30-day financial report
• Status of Welborn Property development agreement with United Contracting
• Status of Fran's Property
• Update on CDA proposed legislative revisions under SB168

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority Board set a deadline for United Contracting to execute the Development Agreement for the Welborn Property or face termination of the Purchase and Sale Agreement. The board also authorized lot cleaning for the Welborn Street parcel, approved payment to attorney Josh Arnold, and discussed development updates including incentives for Edgar's and Waldo's Chicken & Beer.

• Set May 24, 2024, 5:00pm deadline for United Contracting to execute Development Agreement, else terminate Purchase and Sale Agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized hiring lot cleaning crew for Welborn Street parcel, cost not to exceed $5,000 (unanimous)
• Approved payment to attorney Josh Arnold (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 16, 2024, meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Pelham City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a civility agreement and updated regulations for parks and recreation, an ordinance repealing occupancy requirements for residential structures, a tax abatement for PrintsWell, Inc., and the mid-year FY2024 budget. These are discussions only, not final decisions.

• Discussion of Ordinance No. 518 repealing Ordinance No. 429 on residential occupancy requirements
• Discussion of Pelham Parks & Recreation Civility Agreement and updated park regulations
• Discussion of PrintsWell, Inc. Alabama State Tax Abatement Program
• Update on U.S. Highway 31 (Pelham Parkway) street lighting and Christmas ornaments
• Discussion of Mid-Year FY2024 Budget

The Pelham City Council held a work session and reached consensus to cancel the 2024 Pelham Palooza due to severe weather and redirect funds to enhance Music in the Park activities. They also discussed repealing Ordinance No. 429 on residential occupancy, supported PrintsWell's expansion and tax abatement request, and reviewed the FY2024 mid-year budget. No formal votes were taken during the work session.

• Consensus to cancel 2024 Pelham Palooza and use funds for Music in the Park
• Consensus to place PrintsWell tax abatement request on June 3 agenda
• Consensus to keep July 1 and July 15 meeting dates as scheduled
• Consensus to set June 3 public hearings for zoning changes (Bearden Road and vape shops/CBD stores)
• Approved May 6, 2024 work session minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Pelham City Council will vote on several routine items, including a contract for EMS billing services, a special use permit for an AT&T facility, and a bid award for sewer improvements. They will also hold first readings on ordinances to repeal residential occupancy rules and to regulate vape shops, and set public hearing dates for a zoning change and vape shop regulations.

• Resolution 2024-05-20-01: Service agreement with Ambulance Medical Billing for EMS transport billing
• Resolution 2024-05-20-02: AT&T special use permit for modifications at 7052 Highway 11
• Resolution 2024-05-20-04: Award to Mark Johnson Construction for Business Center Sewer Lift Station Improvements
• Ordinance No. 518: Repeal of Ordinance No. 429 on residential occupancy requirements (first reading)
• Public hearing to rezone property on Bearden Road from O-1 to E-1

The Pelham City Council unanimously adopted the consent agenda, including contracts for EMS billing, AT&T tower modifications, sewer lift station improvements, and a weather alert system. It denied an ABC liquor license for Pelham Liquor Store, approved donating Fire Station No. 4 property to ALDOT for Highway 261 widening, and set public hearings for June 3 on zoning changes for Bearden Road and vape shop regulations.

• Adopted consent agenda including EMS billing contract with Ambulance Medical Billing (unanimous)
• Approved AT&T special use permit for tower modifications at 7052 Highway 11 (consent agenda)
• Awarded Business Center Sewer Lift Station Improvements to Mark Johnson Construction (consent agenda)
• Approved Perry Weather lightning detection system for Pelham City Park (consent agenda)
• Declared surplus playground and fence at Pelham City Park (consent agenda)
• Denied ABC liquor license for Pelham Liquor Store (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 517 donating Fire Station No. 4 property to ALDOT for Highway 261 widening (unanimous)
• Set June 3 public hearings for Bearden Road rezoning and vape shop regulations

Planning Commission

The Pelham Planning Commission unanimously approved several development-related items, including final plats for Simms Landing Phase 3 and Huntley Ridge Phase 1, a preliminary plat for Huntley Knoll, a rezoning request on Bearden Road, a right-of-way condemnation for the Mitchell Property, street dedications and bond releases for Grey Oaks and Strathaven, and zoning text amendments regarding tobacco, vape, and CBD shops. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.

• Approved Simms Landing Ph 3 final plat (unanimous)
• Approved Huntley Knoll preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved Huntley Ridge Ph 1 final plat (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning on Bearden Road from O-I to E-1 to Council (unanimous)
• Approved condemnation of right-of-way for Mitchell Property (unanimous)
• Recommended dedication of Grey Oaks Lane and Grey Oaks Valley and release of bond (unanimous)
• Recommended dedication of Strathaven Drive, Road, and Lane to Council (unanimous)
• Recommended zoning text amendments for tobacco, vape, and CBD shops to Council (unanimous)

City Council

The Pelham City Council is holding a regular work session to discuss several items, including a hotel feasibility and market study, a proposed bakery and cafe, and occupancy regulations for residential structures. The council will also review a city facilities signage plan and discuss parks and recreation matters, including a lightning warning system and senior center membership fees. This is a discussion session, not a public hearing, and no final votes are scheduled.

• Discussion – Hotel Feasibility and Market Study
• Discussion – Edgar's Bakery and Cafe
• Discussion – Occupancy Regulations for Residential Structures (Ordinance No. 429)
• Review – City Facilities Signage Plan
• Discussion – Parks & Recreation: Outdoor Warning System, Park @ Campus No. 124 hours, Senior Center membership fees

The Pelham City Council held a work session with no formal votes on substantive items. They discussed repealing Ordinance No. 429 (bedroom occupancy limit), reviewed a hotel feasibility study, and considered signage plans. The council also reviewed the upcoming agenda, including ABC license applications and a property donation for Highway 261.

• Approved April 15, 2024 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss real property (4-0)
• Adjourned executive session (unanimous)
• Directed clerk to draft ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 429 for May 20 discussion
• Asked Parks & Rec director to review non-resident senior center fee recommendations
• Scheduled Zoning Advisory Board representative for June 5 meeting
• Scheduled Parks & Recreation Advisory Board interviews for June 17 at 4:00 p.m.

City Council

The Pelham City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included contracts for a hotel feasibility study, scheduling software, compensation plan consulting, a park entrance sign, well house doors, and a water main replacement project. The council also approved three restaurant retail liquor licenses for Hit Different Barbeque and Grill, Tequilas Mexican Grill and Cantina, and El Comal Mexican Restaurant 4. Ordinance No. 517, to donate property for the Highway 261 widening project, was introduced for first reading and will be considered at a future meeting.

• Approved consent agenda including hotel feasibility study with Cushman & Wakefield (unanimous)
• Approved SportsConductor scheduling software contract (unanimous)
• Approved HRM compensation plan consulting contract (unanimous)
• Approved Sweetwater Construction park entrance sign contract (unanimous)
• Approved Cahaba Glass well house doors contract (unanimous)
• Approved Rast Construction water main replacement bid (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license for Hit Different Barbeque and Grill (unanimous)
• Approved liquor licenses for Tequilas Mexican Grill and El Comal Mexican Restaurant (unanimous)

Library Board

The Pelham Library Board approved updates to the Collection Development Policy, adding language about requesting policies from the director and requiring Pelham residency for reconsideration requests, with a limit of five per household in three months. The board also discussed potential state code changes and fine-free libraries, but took no action on those topics.

• Approved minutes from January 29, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Collection Development Policy changes (unanimous)

Commercial Development Authority

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority Board will meet to approve minutes, review a 30-day financial report, and receive updates on economic development. The board will also discuss the status of the Welborn Property development agreement with United Contracting and the Fran's Property, as well as proposed legislative revisions.

• 30-day Financial Report
• Welborn Property – Status of Development Agreement with United Contracting
• Status of Fran's Property
• Update on CDA Proposed Legislative Revisions

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority Board held a routine meeting, approving the agenda and the minutes from the March 19, 2024 meeting. No financial report motion was made. The board discussed updates on the Jack's Family Restaurant property purchase and the Welborn Property development agreement, with the chair directing the attorney to send a final document to United Contracting. No substantive decisions were made beyond the routine approvals.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 19, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Directed attorney to send final Welborn Property development agreement to United Contracting

Water Department

The Pelham Water Department is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a request to address the department from Mark Caton. No other business is listed.

• Approval of March 18, 2024 minutes
• Request to address the Water Department by Mark Caton

City Council

The Pelham City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with several routine items, including appointments, public works contracts, and agreements. They will also hold a public hearing for a liquor license application. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Resolution 2024-04-15-01: Appoint citizen to Pelham Board of Education, Place 1, term ending June 2029
• Resolution 2024-04-15-02: Approve sidewalk repairs in Beaver Creek neighborhood with Gillespie Construction, LLC
• Resolution 2024-04-15-03: Approve traffic signal detection upgrades at 10 sites with Temple J Electric, LLC
• Resolution 2024-04-15-04: Convert 87 city-owned streetlights to LEDs with Alabama Power Company
• Resolution 2024-04-15-08: Consider ABC license for Event Concessions, Inc. at 200 Terrace Drive

The Pelham City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included contracts for sidewalk repairs in Beaver Creek, traffic signal detection upgrades at 10 sites, LED conversion of 87 streetlights, a property listing extension, and fire hydrant installation. One item, a hotel feasibility study with Cushman & Wakefield, was removed from the agenda. The council also approved an ABC liquor license for Event Concessions, Inc. and proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.

• Approved consent agenda including sidewalk repairs with Gillespie Construction (unanimous)
• Approved traffic signal detection upgrades with Temple J Electric (unanimous)
• Approved LED streetlight conversion agreement with Alabama Power (unanimous)
• Approved property listing extension with Mark Dinan (unanimous)
• Approved fire hydrant installation contract with Rast Construction (unanimous)
• Removed hotel feasibility study with Cushman & Wakefield from agenda
• Approved ABC liquor license for Event Concessions, Inc. (unanimous)
• Proclaimed April 2024 as Child Abuse Prevention Month

City Council

The Pelham City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including an appointment to the Board of Education, the boundaries for Canopy Cooperative District license fees, and a hotel feasibility and market study. The meeting is open to the public but is not a public hearing.

• Discussion - Appointment to the Pelham Board of Education Place No. 1
• Discussion - Canopy Cooperative District License Fee Boundaries
• Discussion - Hotel Feasibility and Market Study

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Pelham Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance requests. The first seeks to waive sidewalk and setback requirements for a proposed landscape supply company. The second requests multiple variances for a Holiday Inn Express, including landscaping, parking, setback, and dumpster location exceptions.

• Variance to delete sidewalk requirement for Lillys Landscape Supply at 739 Industrial Park Drive
• Variance to reduce front setback for Lillys Landscape Supply
• Variances to eliminate landscaping and allow extra parking rows for Holiday Inn Express at 260 Cahaba Valley Road
• Variance to allow dumpster enclosure in front yard for Holiday Inn Express

City Council

The Pelham City Council is holding a work session to discuss an expiring real estate broker agreement with Oak Mountain Trail Properties, interview four candidates for the Pelham Board of Education Place No. 1, and review the upcoming city council agenda. The session is open to the public but is not a public hearing.

• Discussion of expiring real estate broker agreement with Oak Mountain Trail Properties
• Interviews for Pelham Board of Education Place No. 1: Markus Snowden, Dr. Judy Mannings, Angelyn Huguley, Bob O'Neil
• Request to address council by Dr. Chuck Ledbetter, Superintendent, Pelham City Schools
• Discussion of Jack's Family Restaurant, L.P. purchase and sale agreement

The Pelham City Council held a work session on April 1, 2024, discussing an expiring real estate listing agreement with Mark Dinan, recommending a six-month extension with no additional incentives. They also interviewed four candidates for the Pelham Board of Education Place No. 1 position and reviewed the upcoming agenda, including resolutions for a sales tax holiday, marketing agreement, and infrastructure projects. No formal votes were taken during this work session.

• Discussed extending real estate listing agreement with Mark Dinan for six months, with no incentives (no vote)
• Interviewed four candidates for Pelham Board of Education Place No. 1
• Reviewed April 1, 2024 agenda, including consent agenda items
• Entered executive session to discuss pending litigation (5-0 vote)
• Adjourned executive session and work session

City Council

The Pelham City Council unanimously approved a real estate purchase and sale agreement with Jack's Family Restaurants, LP, and adopted the consent agenda including resolutions for a water main replacement, LED lighting conversion, and other routine items. The council also approved job descriptions and pay grades for three new positions: Assistant City Manager, Senior Financial Analyst, and Assistant EMS Director. Mayor Waters proclaimed April 2024 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

• Approved Resolution 2024-03-18-07 for real estate purchase/sale with Jack's Family Restaurants (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda including 8 resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-04-01-07 for Assistant City Manager job description and pay grades (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-04-01-08 for Senior Financial Analyst job description and pay grades (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-04-01-09 for Assistant EMS Director job description (unanimous)
• Proclaimed April 2024 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Commercial Development Authority

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority Board will hold its regular monthly meeting to approve minutes, review a 30-day financial report, and receive development updates. The board will also discuss the disposal of the Welborn Property, the status of Fran's Property, and proposed legislative revisions to CDA policies.

• Approval of minutes from February 20, 2024 meeting
• 30-day financial report
• Disposal of Welborn Property
• Status of Fran's Property
• Update on CDA proposed legislative revisions

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority Board discussed a proposed tourism incentive funding initiative using a portion of lodging tax revenue for event promotions and hotel reimbursements, with board members expressing support. The board also discussed the Welborn Property sale, urging United Contracting to execute the development agreement or face other options, and directed staff to explore a food truck park for the Fran's property. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved February 20, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 30-day financial report (unanimous)
• Discussed tourism incentive funding; board supportive, no formal action
• Discussed Welborn Property; board wants billboard removed, urged United Contracting to sign development agreement
• Directed Michael Simon to provide info on food truck park for Fran's property
• Board to contact Rep. Paschal to support SB168 amendment

City Council

The Pelham City Council will consider a consent agenda including the city manager's revised employment agreement, the FY2023 audit, a golf cart lease, a sidewalk maintenance agreement, and street resurfacing bids. They will also hold a public hearing and vote on a zoning change along Huntley Parkway, and consider a land sale to Jack's Family Restaurant and a special events alcohol license.

• Ordinance No. 135-260: Rezone 5.6 acres along Huntley Parkway from B-2 to R-T (Townhouse Residential)
• Resolution 2024-03-18-07: Approve real estate purchase/sale agreement with Jack's Family Restaurant, LP
• Resolution 2024-03-18-05: Accept bid from Central Alabama Asphalt for FY2024 street resurfacing
• Resolution 2024-03-18-03: Approve 36-month lease for four golf carts for Ballantrae Golf Club
• Resolution 2024-03-18-06: ABC license for Margarita Grill Cinco de Mayo 2024 event

The Pelham City Council unanimously adopted the consent agenda, which included the city manager's revised employment agreement, the FY2023 audit, a golf cart lease, an ALDOT sidewalk maintenance agreement, and a street resurfacing contract. The council also approved a rezoning of 5.6 acres on Huntley Parkway from B-2 to R-T, and an ABC license for Margarita Grill's Cinco de Mayo event. A resolution for a real estate purchase with Jack's Family Restaurants was removed from the agenda.

• Adopted consent agenda including city manager's employment agreement, FY2023 audit, golf cart lease, ALDOT sidewalk agreement, and street resurfacing bid (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 135-260 rezoning 5.6 acres on Huntley Parkway from B-2 to R-T (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-03-18-06 for ABC license for Margarita Grill Cinco de Mayo 2024 (unanimous)
• Removed Resolution 2024-03-18-07 (Jack's Family Restaurants real estate purchase) from agenda

Water Department

The Pelham Water Department is holding a routine meeting to approve minutes from November 6, 2023, and to hear a request to address the department from Dr. Micah Whitson. No other business is listed. The meeting is open to the public but is not a public hearing.

• Approval of November 6, 2023 meeting minutes
• Public comment request from Dr. Micah Whitson

The Pelham Water Department approved a request from Dr. Micah Whitson to waive a $500 tampering fee related to a water meter lock at his rental property. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the November 6, 2023 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved waiver of $500 tampering fee for Dr. Micah Whitson (unanimous)
• Approved November 6, 2023 Water Department minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Pelham City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a traffic study for Shelby County Highways 35 and 52E, a purchase and sale agreement with Jack's Family Restaurant, and legal advertising for the City's Civil Service Act. The council will also review the agenda for the regular meeting later that day. This is a discussion session, not a public hearing.

• Presentation of Shelby County Highway 35 & 52E Traffic Study
• Discussion of Jack's Family Restaurant, L.P. Purchase and Sale Agreement
• Discussion of legal advertising for the City of Pelham Civil Service Act
• Approval of minutes from March 4 and March 11 work sessions

Planning Commission

The Pelham Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a preliminary plat for the Midridge Townhomes development, which proposes 16 townhome lots on Midridge Lane. The commission will also consider zoning text amendments that would revise regulations for tobacco and vape shops and repeal separate CBD shop regulations, combining them into one use. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and scheduling items.

• Preliminary plat for 16 townhome lots at Midridge Townhomes, north side of Midridge Lane, east of Pelham Pkwy (PID 13 7 25 2 001 001.001, 13 7 25 2 001 002.000)
• Zoning text amendment to revise Section 14: tobacco and vape shop locations, distances, and definitions; combine vape and CBD shops as one use
• Zoning text amendment to repeal Section 16: Additional regulations for CBD shops
• Approval of February 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Consideration of revisions to the meeting schedule

The Pelham Planning Commission approved the preliminary plat for the Midridge Townhomes development, which includes 16 townhome lots on Midridge Lane. The commission also tabled a zoning text amendment regarding tobacco, vape, and CBD shops until the April meeting. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved Midridge Townhomes preliminary plat for 16 townhome lots (6-0, Wash abstained)
• Tabled zoning text amendment for tobacco/vape/CBD shop regulations until April meeting

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Pelham Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Tower Homes for property on the east side of Huntley Parkway, north of Grand Reserve Apartments. The request seeks to modify the required 15-foot easement along townhouse sides and rears, allowing easement placement to be determined by site design and permitting privacy fences. The board will also approve minutes from the November 14, 2023 meeting.

• Variance request by Tower Homes to alter easement requirements for townhouses
• Location: East side of Huntley Parkway, north of Grand Reserve Apartments
• Request to allow fences along side and rear of townhouse structures
• Approval of minutes from November 14, 2023 meeting

City Council

The Pelham City Council is holding a work session to discuss and review several items, including the FY2023 audited financial statements, the City Manager's annual performance review, and setting a date for Board of Education interviews. They will also discuss designating a voting delegate for the Alabama League of Municipalities meeting, a purchase agreement with Jack's Family Restaurant, and the vacancy for Council Place No. 5. The meeting is open to the public but is not a public hearing.

• Review of FY2023 audited financial statements by Truitt Tingle Paramore & Argent, LLC
• Discussion of City Manager's annual performance review
• Discussion of Jack's Family Restaurant, L.P. purchase agreement
• Discussion of Pelham City Council Place No. 5 vacancy
• Discussion of designating voting delegate for Alabama League of Municipalities meeting

City Council

The Pelham City Council will appoint a new member to Place No. 5, hold a public hearing and first reading on a rezoning along Huntley Parkway, and consider several resolutions including service agreements, a pay increase, and ABC licenses. The agenda includes routine consent items and public announcements.

• Appointment to City Council Place No. 5 (Resolution 2024-03-04-01)
• Rezoning 5.6 acres on Huntley Parkway from B-2 to R-T (Ordinance 135-260)
• Service agreement with C-Spire for Microsoft-based multi-factor authentication
• Base pay increase for City Manager retroactive to Nov 16, 2023
• Bid award to Southeastern Sealcoating for City Park Parking Lot Paving

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Pelham Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss old business, including a civility clause for parks and recreation and field usage policies for travel ball and Rec+ teams. New business includes basketball practice and a sports swap update. The board will also hear a director's report on project and general updates, followed by public discussion.

• Pelham Civility Clause for Parks and Recreation
• Travel ball/Rec+ Team Field Usage Policies
• Basketball Practice
• Sports Swap Update
• Director's Report: Project and General Updates

Commercial Development Authority

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority Board will meet to approve minutes, review a 30-day financial report, and receive development updates. The board will also discuss the disposal of the Welborn Property, the status of Fran's Property, and proposed legislative revisions to CDA policies. No purchases are submitted for consideration.

• Approval of minutes from November 21, 2023, and January 23, 2024 meetings
• 30-day financial report
• Disposal of Welborn Property
• Status of Fran's Property
• Update on CDA proposed legislative revisions

City Council

The Pelham City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including appointments to the Pelham Public Library Board, the vacancy for Council Place No. 5, and staff recommendations on a CBD/vape ordinance or moratorium. The meeting is open to the public but is not a public hearing.

• Discussion of Pelham Public Library Board appointment(s)
• Discussion of Pelham City Council Place No. 5 vacancy
• Staff review and recommendations on CBD/vape ordinance or moratorium

Planning Commission

The Pelham Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two items: a final plat for Grey Oaks Sections 8 and 10, proposing 49 single-family lots, and a request by Tower Homes to rezone property on Huntley Parkway to Residential Townhouse District. The commission will also approve minutes from the November 2023 meeting and set the next meeting date.

• Grey Oaks Sec. 8 and 10 Final Plat: 49 single-family lots at east end of Grey Oaks Valley, zoned R-1
• Tower Homes rezoning request: property east of Huntley Pkwy, north of Grand Reserve at Pelham Apartments, from B-2 to R-T
• Approval of November 9, 2023 minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for March 14, 2024

City Council

The Pelham City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Oak Mountain Trail marketing plan and interview applicants for the vacant Place No. 5 council seat. The regular meeting includes consent agenda items, an ABC license request for a Circle K store, and public comments. The council must fill the Place No. 5 vacancy by March 8, 2024.

• Interviews for Pelham City Council Place No. 5 vacancy
• Discussion of Oak Mountain Trail marketing plan
• ABC license application for Circle K Store 2709335 at 3000 Pelham Parkway
• Resolution to declare police property surplus
• Resolution for Heather Ridge Well Pump Repair change order and budget amendment

City Council

The Pelham City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes declaring police surplus property and approving a budget amendment for the Heather Ridge Well Pump Repair. The main new business item is a resolution to approve an ABC license for Circle K Store 2709335 at 3000 Pelham Parkway. The council will also hear public comments and make announcements about upcoming interviews for a council vacancy and applications for a Board of Education seat.

• Resolution 2024-02-05-03: ABC license for Circle K Store 2709335 at 3000 Pelham Parkway
• Resolution 2024-02-05-02: Summary change order and FY2024 budget amendment for Heather Ridge Well Pump Repair
• Resolution 2024-02-05-01: Declare Police Department personal property as surplus
• Special work session Feb 13, 2024 to interview candidates for City Council Place No. 5 vacancy
• Accepting applications for Pelham Board of Education Place 1 until Feb 21, 2024

Commercial Development Authority

The Pelham Commercial Development Authority Board will meet to approve minutes, review a 30-day financial report, and receive development updates. The board will also discuss property disposals, including the Welborn Property, and consider proposed legislative revisions to CDA policies.

• Approval of minutes from November 21, 2023 meeting
• 30-day financial report
• Disposal of Welborn Property
• Status of Fran's Property
• Update on CDA proposed legislative revisions

City Council

The Pelham City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a rezoning for the Huntley Parkway Development, the date and time for City Council Place No. 5 interviews, HealthCare Freedom, the FY2024 Street Paving Plan, and outdoor weather sirens. The meeting is open to the public but is not a public hearing.

• Discussion - Huntley Parkway Development (Rezoning)
• Discussion - Date and Time for City Council Place No. 5 Interviews
• Discussion - HealthCare Freedom
• Update - FY2024 Street Paving Plan
• Review and Discussion - Outdoor Weather Sirens

City Council

The Pelham City Council will hold its regular meeting, primarily acting on a consent agenda that includes accepting a councilmember's resignation, approving court resurfacing, declaring police vehicles surplus, and hiring a traffic signal design firm. In new business, the council will hold first readings on a flood plain ordinance replacement and a request to deannex 6.3 acres along Cahaba Valley Road. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Resolution to accept resignation of Councilmember Mildred Lanier-Reed, Place 5
• Resolution to approve Lower Bros. Tennis Courts quote to resurface basketball and pickleball courts at Pelham City Park
• Resolution to declare police vehicles surplus
• Resolution to approve Gresham Smith proposal for traffic signal detection upgrades at 12 intersections
• Ordinance No. 070-06 (first reading) to repeal and replace flood plain ordinance; Ordinance No. 516 (first reading) to deannex 6.3 acres along Cahaba Valley Road

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Pelham Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, discuss a civility clause for parks and recreation, and review field usage policies for travel ball and Rec+ teams. The director will provide project and general updates, followed by public discussion.

• Discussion of Pelham Civility Clause for Parks and Recreation
• Review of Travel ball/Rec+ Team Field Usage Policies
• Approval of November minutes
• Director's report with project and general updates

City Council

The Pelham City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a deannexation request, revisions to the flood plain ordinance, and Oak Mountain Trail properties. The meeting is open to the public but is not a public hearing.

• Discussion of deannexation request by Robert E. Langston for property along Cahaba Valley Road
• Discussion of flood plain ordinance revisions
• Discussion of Oak Mountain Trail properties