Pell City public meetings in 2024
14 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
12 23
The Pell City Council unanimously approved a project development agreement and related financing for property along Hazelwood Drive and U.S. 231 South, including a $10M+ projected annual sales development. They also approved multiple resolutions for capital improvements, including $3M for street resurfacing, nine police vehicles, and construction of Fire Station No. 2. All votes were unanimous.
- Adopted Resolution 2024-6182 authorizing project development agreement (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-6183 authorizing series 224-772 Limited Obligation Certificate of Indebtedness (5-0)
- Approved Resolutions 2024-6184/6185/6186 assessing abatement costs to three properties (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-6187 for purchase/upfitting of 9 police vehicles (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-6188 for parking lot resurfacing at Senior Center and Sports Complex (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-6189 for resurfacing Industrial Park Drive (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-6190 for street resurfacing up to $3,000,000 (5-0)
- Awarded Fire Station No. 2 construction bid to Goodgame Construction (5-0)
12 09
The Pell City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2024-6181 revoking and refusing to renew the business license of Donald Moulton and Pell City BBQ & Grill, Inc. The council also adopted an amended business license fee ordinance, approved a transport billing agreement with Rocky Ridge Fire District, and made board appointments.
- Revoked business license of Donald Moulton and Pell City BBQ & Grill, Inc. (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 2024-6178 amending business license fees and regulations (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2024-6179 for transport billing services with Rocky Ridge Fire District (unanimous)
- Appointed Greg Gossett to Coosa Valley Water Supply District Board (unanimous)
- Appointed six members to Museum of Pell City Board (unanimous)
- Approved payment of bills on file (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from Nov 12 and Nov 25 meetings (unanimous)
09 09
The Pell City Council held a public hearing and then failed to pass Ordinance 2024-6114, which would have authorized a special use permit for a new wireless telecommunications facility by Bennett Towers. The council unanimously approved several resolutions, including agreements related to PFAS/PFOA litigation, a Rotary 5K event, DEA body cameras, an employee assistance program, and a construction bid for the Eden Lift Station.
- Ordinance 2024-6114 (cell tower special use permit) failed
- Approved Resolution 2024-6115 (PFAS/PFOA class action opt-out)
- Approved Resolution 2024-6116 (Rotary Jingle Bell 5K user agreement)
- Approved Resolution 2024-6117 (DEA Task Force body camera agreement)
- Approved Resolution 2024-6118 (Employee Assistance Program agreement)
- Approved Resolution 2024-6119 (Eden Lift Station bid to Baird Contracting)
08 26
The Pell City Council unanimously approved a franchise agreement with Hargray, adopted the Rebuild Alabama Act Plan, and authorized new police software agreements. It also tabled a nuisance declaration for Fox Hollow Detention Pond until October 14 and set a public hearing for other nuisance properties.
- Adopted Hargray franchise agreement (unanimous)
- Approved Rebuild Alabama Act Plan FY24/25 (unanimous)
- Authorized Automated Records Management System for police (unanimous)
- Authorized Thomson Reuters Clear Program agreement (unanimous)
- Tabled Fox Hollow Detention Pond nuisance resolution until Oct 14 (unanimous)
- Set Oct 14 public hearing for nuisance properties (unanimous)
- Approved final plat for Ingram Holdings Wolf Creek Road subdivision (unanimous)
- Cancelled Sept 23 meeting, scheduled special meeting Sept 19 (unanimous)
08 12
The Pell City Council unanimously approved rezoning property on Wolf Creek Road North from B-2 to R-1 and authorized a final plat resurvey for Wolf Creek Oaks Subdivision, allowing five single-family residential lots. The Council also approved nuisance declarations and abatement cost assessments for multiple properties, with one nuisance resolution tabled and another failing due to lack of a motion. Numerous other resolutions were passed, including agreements for wastewater treatment services, an Alabama Power easement for the new police department, and an incentive payment for Pell City Square.
- Approved rezoning Wolf Creek Road North from B-2 to R-1 (unanimous)
- Approved Final Plat Resurvey for Wolf Creek Oaks Subdivision (unanimous)
- Tabled nuisance resolution for Fox Hollow Detention Pond (unanimous)
- Declared Wisteria Lane property a nuisance and ordered abatement (unanimous)
- Failed to declare 209 18th Street North a nuisance (no motion)
- Approved 11 resolutions assessing abatement costs for various properties (unanimous)
- Appointed Chris Stein to Board of Zoning Adjustments and Bridgett Junkin to Library Board (unanimous)
- Approved $1.3M incentive payment for Pell City Square development (unanimous)
07 22
The Pell City Council approved a one-month extension for franchise negotiations with Cable One/Hargray/Sparklight, reappointed Municipal Court Judge Brandi Williams Hufford, set a public hearing for property abatement costs, and authorized a user agreement with CEPA for the Rock N' Dock event. After executive session, the Council unanimously approved Resolution 2024-6083 to acquire property along Dry Creek Road for up to $176,000.
- Approved one-month extension for Cable One/Hargray/Sparklight franchise agreement (unanimous)
- Reappointed Municipal Court Judge Brandi Williams Hufford via Resolution 2024-6081 (unanimous)
- Set public hearing for Aug 26, 2024 on abatement costs for five properties (unanimous)
- Approved user agreement with CEPA for Rock N' Dock event at sports complex (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2024-6083 authorizing acquisition of Dry Creek Road property up to $176,000 (unanimous)
2024 6178 Amending and Restating 2022 5797 COPC BL
Ordinance No. 2024-6178 seeks to amend and restate the city's business license code. The ordinance establishes regulations, fees, and definitions for businesses, contractors, and gross receipts within Pell City.
- Ordinance No. 2024-6178 regarding business licenses, fees, and regulations
2024 6158 Ordinance Establishing the BOE Steering Committee
The Pell City Council is creating a seven-member Steering Committee to review and recommend candidates for the Pell City Board of Education. This committee will function if voters approve a local constitutional amendment regarding board governance. The ordinance aims to establish procedures for appointing board members from the school district's county portion.
- Creation of a seven-member Pell City Board of Education Steering Committee
- Establishment of a process to recommend qualified public members for the Board of Education
- Requirement that committee members reside within the Pell City School Attendance Zone and Tax District
2024 6144 Approving Budget for FY23 24 and Initial Budget for FY24 25 1
The Pell City Council has adopted a revised budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 and an initial budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. The resolution also establishes expenditure approval limits and updates employee health insurance premiums.
- Adoption of revised FY 2023-2024 annual budget
- Adoption of initial FY 2024-2025 annual budget
- City Council approval required for expenditures exceeding $15,000.00
- 4.75% increase in health insurance premiums for calendar year 2025
- City monthly health insurance premiums set at $637.00 (single) and $1,216.00 (family)
2024 6110 Adopting the Transportation Plan Pursuant RAA FY24 25
The council is reviewing the FY 2025 City of Pell City Transportation Plan for adoption. The plan includes milling and patching approximately 21,345 square yards on Industrial Park Drive. This project is estimated to cost $655,000.00 using Rebuild Alabama Funds.
- $655,000.00 milling and patching project on Industrial Park Drive
2024 6111 Authorizing Franchise Agreement Hargray 1
The City Council is reviewing an ordinance to grant a cable television franchise to Hargray of Alabama, LLC, doing business as Sparklight. This agreement would allow the company to construct, operate, and maintain a cable system within Pell City. The ordinance establishes standards for construction, service, and franchise fees.
- Ordinance granting a cable television franchise to Hargray of Alabama, LLC
- Establishment of construction and design standards for the cable system
- Provisions for franchise fee payments and subscriber protections
2020 5263 Re Zoning County Property from R3 B
The Pell City Council is considering a rezoning request to change county-owned property from R3 (residential) to B (business) zoning. The meeting agenda lists this as the primary item for discussion or decision.
- Rezoning of county property from R3 to B
2020 5263 Re Zoning County Property from R3 B
The Pell City Council is scheduled to discuss and potentially vote on a rezoning request for county-owned property, changing the zoning from R3 (residential) to B (business). The agenda contains only this single substantive item, with no other business listed.
- Rezoning of county property from R3 to B
2024 – Water & Sewer Rate & Fee Schedule
This agenda item concerns the adoption of the 2024 Water & Sewer Rate & Fee Schedule for Pell City, AL. The schedule establishes the rates and fees residents will pay for water and sewer services in the coming year. The document is dated January 1, 2024, and is the primary item for this meeting.
- Adoption of 2024 Water & Sewer Rate & Fee Schedule