Aaron Gortney

The meeting agenda included several key resolutions to be considered. These involved authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Geological Survey of Alabama to monitor drought conditions, executing a lease agreement with Quadient for a utility billing printer, authorizing a variance for a Holiday Inn Express sign placement, authorizing an agreement with Stylebox for FBO restroom upgrades at the T.C. Russell Field Airport, and appointing voting delegates for the Alabama League of Municipalities Convention. The agenda also scheduled a segment for a citizen to request a tax abatement and discuss a proposed demolition. Furthermore, an executive session was planned to discuss an economic development opportunity and potential, pending, or threatened litigation.

The meeting began with a swearing in of the new Police Chief, Chris Spivey, followed by committee reports covering Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Public Safety & Judicial, Utilities, Parks & Recreation, Public Works, Building, Community Development, and Cemetery matters. Key new business items included a resolution to appoint Council President Pro Tempore Bill Young to the Lake Martin--Tallapoosa County Tourism and Visitors Bureau. Other resolutions involved awarding bids for Water Treatment Chemicals and the purchase of a Commercial Fairway Reel Mower, as well as authorizing agreements with Phenix City Court Referral Program for recreation rental and with ESO for Fire Reporting Software.

The meeting included a public hearing to rezone property located at 3644 and 3664 Dadeville Road from B-1 to B-2. The council also considered awarding a bid for the purchase of a John Deere mower, appointing members to the Historic Preservation Commission, re-appointing members to the Zoning Board of Adjustments, and authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement with ninjaOne for software.

The meeting included a public hearing to rezone a 10.28-acre area from Reserve Residential to General Business. There was also discussion regarding building permit fees and a request from Leadership Lake Martin to approve a class project involving the placement of a Police and Fire Memorial at the Sportplex. The council considered an ordinance to rezone the specified acreage and a resolution to authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with Stewart Engineering for substation testing and maintenance. Additionally, a resolution was discussed to petition the Tallapoosa County Commission jointly with the Hackneyville Water Authority to transfer the operation and all assets from the Hackneyville Water Authority to the City of Alexander City, Alabama.

The City of Alexander City considered several amendments to city codes and ordinances. These included reclassifying zoning for various properties, adjusting sewer rates, amending fees for the use of facilities like the golf course, and establishing salaries for the Mayor and Councilmembers for the 2025 quadrennium. Other topics included amending gas rates for industrial services, voting places, and various rezone requests for properties located at River Oaks Drive, Elks Parkway, and Alabama Highway 63 South. The council also discussed rescinding a previous ordinance, amending codes related to boards and commissions, building codes, and electrical codes. Additional discussions covered sewer rates, organizational charts, general obligation warrants, taxes on consumable vapor products, park fees, and the hiring of a Utility Superintendent.