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Christian J. Drake

City Manager at City of Pelham

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Organization: City of Pelham · GA

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Lisa Austin
City Clerk

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Jun 11, 2026BoardMeeting

Board

City of Pelham Work Session Minutes

The work session covered various municipal matters including an update on the FY27 budget and the scheduling of upcoming public hearings. The council discussed a price increase from Waste Management, department reports concerning the replacement of an inmate detail van, a water leak at the wastewater treatment plant, and the denial of grants for flock cameras. Additionally, the council reviewed uniform contract proposals and addressed citizen comments regarding audit findings and a proposed transparency policy. The meeting concluded with an executive session dedicated to personnel matters.

Jun 18, 2026BoardMeeting

Board

City of Pelham Regular Meeting

The council adopted a continuing budget ordinance to maintain operations until the FY27 budget is finalized. Discussions included public input regarding flock camera contracts and sanitation services, with the council voting to terminate the flock camera contract following grant denials. The meeting resulted in the approval of a memorandum of understanding with Mitchell County for code enforcement services and the authorization to surplus a 2018 Jeep for trade-in toward an inmate van. An executive session was conducted to address litigation and personnel matters.

May 21, 2026BoardMeeting

Board

City Of Pelham Regular Meeting

The Council discussed a citizen concern regarding dumpster placement on a local street. Department reports included the introduction of a new Interim City Manager and a status update on the library project. The Council approved the implementation of a 3% service fee for all credit and debit card transactions to offset processing costs and authorized road closures for the upcoming annual Pelham Main Street Car Show.

Jul 9, 2026BoardMeeting

Board

City of Pelham Work Session

The meeting included discussions on several action items, including the potential replacement of an HVAC unit at the Depot and a new agreement for IT and cyber security support. The council reviewed proposals for replacing the city's phone system, a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for solid waste collection services, and a list of road projects for the upcoming fiscal years. Additionally, the interim city manager addressed the need for a Tax Anticipation Note to maintain financial operations and provided updates on property assessments for liability insurance and the FY27 budget. Citizen comments were also received regarding audio quality in meetings and drainage/beautification issues.

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