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Pelham City Council Meeting - April 9, 2026

City Council — Thursday, April 9, 2026
BodyPelham, Alabama
SessionCity Council
DateThursday, April 9, 2026
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Unassigned speaker

3:58

We

Speaker 1

3:59

got the phones up.

4:00

So we'll get started once everybody is ready.

Unassigned speaker

4:07

I'll

Speaker 1

4:07

go ahead and call this meeting to order.

4:10

So we started to send the pledge, but before that, Councilwoman Towns is going to be just in the implications.

Speaker 2

4:17

Oh God, we thank you for this day.

4:18

We thank you, Lord God, that you are here with us, Lord God, that you go before us, behind us, and on each side.

4:24

And I just pray, Father God, that you would bless our meetings, that we would continue to do what is right in your eyes, Lord God, for the city of Pelham.

4:31

And I just pray a blessing over this meeting, Lord, that you would not only be present, but that we would govern according to your will.

4:38

To you be the glory in Jesus' name.

4:40

Amen.

Speaker 1

5:03

Mr.

5:04

City Clerk, please make a record of attendance.

5:06

So

Speaker 3

5:06

no discernment you do have a quorum.

Speaker 1

5:08

On my expanded uh agenda, we have two resolutions that we're gonna add at the tail end of this meeting if it's approved by the council that we'll go into uh later in the meeting once we get there if it's approved.

5:20

So this is Resolution 20260409, and resolution 2026040910.

5:28

I'll need a motion to add these two resolutions to the April 9, 2026 city council meeting agenda.

5:36

Second, motion and second.

5:39

Any discussion?

5:41

All those in favor say aye.

5:43

Aye.

5:43

Any opposed?

5:45

This passes unanimous.

5:46

That leads us into the consent agenda.

5:48

The consent agenda consists of the approval of the April 9, 2026 City Council agenda.

5:55

Approval of the March nineteenth 2026 regular council meeting minutes and the March thirty, twenty twenty-six special council meeting minutes, along with resolution twenty twenty-six zero four zero nine zero one through zero four.

6:10

The complete text of the agenda, minutes, ordinances, and resolutions are available

Unassigned speaker

6:14

at

Speaker 1

6:14

Pelham City Hall and online at Pelham Alabama.gov.

6:17

I'll entertain a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented.

Unassigned speaker

6:22

Is

Speaker 1

6:22

there a second?

6:24

There is a motion and a second.

6:27

There uh I will ask the city clerk for a roll call vote.

Speaker 3

6:31

Consumer power.

6:32

Yes.

6:32

Councilmember Towns.

6:33

Yes.

6:34

Councilmember Snowden.

6:34

Yes.

6:35

Councilmore Harris.

Speaker 1

6:37

And that passes unanimously.

6:39

We have no public hearings.

6:40

It leads us into the mayor's report comments and or

Speaker 3

6:43

and whereas the most effective way to address this health crisis is to educate and to encourage citizens to commit to the following actions.

6:50

Register your decision to be an organ eye and tissue donor at legacy of hope.org or at your local DMB and learn more about living donation at DonateLife dot net.

7:02

And whereas the mayor of the city of Pelham, Alabama has determined that donate life cause of saving and healing lives through organ eye and tissue donation is of such immediate and worthwhile importance.

Speaker 4

7:17

Now therefore, I Rickwash by virtue of the authority vested in me as mayor of the city of Pelham, Shelby County, Alabama, to hereby proclaim April 2026 as National Donate Life Month in Pelham, Alabama.

7:31

Furthermore, I encourage all residents to register their decision to be an organ eye and tissue donor at Legacy of Hope.org or at your local DMV given under my hand in the city of Pelham, Alabama, this night, day of April 2026.

Speaker 5

7:53

Yes, I am a 25-year Pelham resident, and I'm also a living donor.

7:58

I died I get a kidney almost 10 years ago.

8:00

So the cause of organ donation is very important to me, and I hope it'll be important to all of you too.

8:06

Thank you, Mayor.

Speaker 4

8:07

Very welcome.

Speaker 5

8:08

Thank you.

Speaker 1

8:12

We want a picture.

8:13

Do you want us to come down there?

8:46

Thank you.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Procedural██████████████████████████████████████████42%
Public Safety██████████████████████████████████34%
Public Engagement███████████11%
Fiscal Sustainability██████6%
Personnel Matters█████5%
Public Health██2%
Summary of Proceedings

Pelham City Council Meeting - April 9, 2026

The Pelham City Council met on April 9, 2026, at 5:30 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. The council approved the consent agenda, heard a proclamation for National Donate Life Month, received reports on state legislative impacts and police accreditation, and acted on several ABC license applications and professional service agreements. Two additional resolutions were added to the agenda by unanimous consent. The meeting also included a first reading of an ordinance regarding surplus real property.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved the April 9, 2026 agenda, March 19 regular meeting minutes, and March 30 special meeting minutes.
  • Adopted Resolution 2026-04-09-01 declaring a vehicle as surplus and authorizing its disposal.
  • Adopted Resolution 2026-04-09-02 authorizing a title sponsorship agreement for the WBRC 2026 Summer Staycation advertising campaign (budgeted).
  • Adopted Resolution 2026-04-09-03 repealing and replacing the non-exclusive parking resolution for the Entertainment District.
  • Adopted Resolution 2026-04-09-04 authorizing a grant agreement with Shelby County for the Pelham Senior Center.
  • All consent items passed unanimously.

Proclamation and Public Testimony

  • Mayor Rick Wash issued a proclamation declaring April 2026 as National Donate Life Month in Pelham, encouraging residents to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors.
  • A 25-year Pelham resident and living kidney donor spoke in support of organ donation, sharing her personal experience.

City Manager's Report

  • City Manager Gretchen discussed Senate Bill 304, which passed both houses, limiting city control over revenue sources (e.g., business license fees). She noted Pelham's historically low rates and thanked city staff for their efforts in opposing the bill.
  • She introduced a presentation on the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Police Chief Delmar and CALEA Regional Program Manager Vince Daro explained the accreditation process, emphasizing its rigorous standards. Daro noted that fewer than 5% of law enforcement agencies in the U.S. are CALEA-accredited, and Pelham Police Department is commencing a multi-year process to achieve accreditation.

New Business – Resolutions

  • Resolution 2026-04-09-05: Authorized a professional services agreement with Sumter Local Government Consulting for executive search services for the Communications Director position. (Unanimous)
  • Resolution 2026-04-09-06: Approved an ABC License (Lounge Retail Liquor Class II and Tobacco Only) for DEV GOAPL 1 INC., doing business as Liquor Spot at 2969 Pelham Parkway Suite A. The applicant's representative stated the business would offer high-end liquor and sealed frozen drink cups for off-premises consumption. The resolution passed 4-1 (one council member opposed).
  • Resolution 2026-04-09-07: Approved an ABC License (Restaurant Retail Liquor) for PWW Pelham LLC, doing business as Hooters of Pelham at 400 Cahaba Valley Road. This was a name change due to corporate reorganization; the applicant confirmed all alcohol servers are trained. (Unanimous)
  • Resolution 2026-04-09-08: Approved an ABC License (Lounge Retail Liquor Class I) for The Old Hog LLC, doing business as The Old Place at 112 Bowling Lane. The applicant, a former employee of The Beer Hog, stated the establishment aims to be a community-friendly gathering place. (Unanimous)
  • Resolution 2026-04-09-09 (added): Authorized a professional services agreement with Duke Ventures LLC for technical consulting services for the Pelham Police Department, supporting the CALEA accreditation process. (Unanimous)
  • Resolution 2026-04-09-10 (added): Set a public hearing for April 23, 2026 at 5:30 PM to consider revoking the business license for property at 1902 Highway 31 South (Siegel Select Birmingham 2). (Unanimous)

Ordinance – First Reading

  • Ordinance No. 529 was introduced for first reading, declaring empty panel space on a city-owned sign at the corner of U.S. Highway 31 and Amphitheater Road as surplus real property. The ordinance will be considered at a future meeting.

Public Comments

  • No members of the public spoke during the public comment period.

Council Comments

  • Councilmembers thanked staff, noted the importance of organ donation, promoted upcoming events (American 250 celebration, Home Run Derby, Midnight Run), and shared personal reflections and scripture.

Public Announcements

  • The American 250 celebration continues on April 18, 2026 at Pelham City Park, starting with a 5K, followed by family activities and a Home Run Derby featuring Pelham Fire vs. Police. The Midnight Run of Paul Revere begins at 10:30 PM.
  • A public hearing on April 23, 2026 at 5:30 PM will consider condemnation of substantially damaged buildings on Chandalar Court.
  • A public hearing on May 7, 2026 at 5:30 PM will consider the city assuming ownership of sewer lift stations in Holland Lakes Subdivision.
  • The spring shred and electronic recycling event is rescheduled for May 16, 2026 from 9 AM to 12 PM at City Hall.

Key Outcomes

  • All consent agenda items were approved unanimously.
  • Of the six resolutions considered under new business, five passed unanimously; Resolution 2026-04-09-06 (Liquor Spot ABC license) passed 4-1.
  • Ordinance No. 529 received first reading; a future vote will be scheduled.
  • A public hearing was scheduled for April 23, 2026 regarding a business license revocation.
  • The meeting adjourned after completing all business.

Meeting Transcript

We got the phones up. So we'll get started once everybody is ready. I'll go ahead and call this meeting to order. So we started to send the pledge, but before that, Councilwoman Towns is going to be just in the implications. Oh God, we thank you for this day. We thank you, Lord God, that you are here with us, Lord God, that you go before us, behind us, and on each side. And I just pray, Father God, that you would bless our meetings, that we would continue to do what is right in your eyes, Lord God, for the city of Pelham. And I just pray a blessing over this meeting, Lord, that you would not only be present, but that we would govern according to your will. To you be the glory in Jesus' name. Amen. Mr. City Clerk, please make a record of attendance. So no discernment you do have a quorum. On my expanded uh agenda, we have two resolutions that we're gonna add at the tail end of this meeting if it's approved by the council that we'll go into uh later in the meeting once we get there if it's approved. So this is Resolution 20260409, and resolution 2026040910. I'll need a motion to add these two resolutions to the April 9, 2026 city council meeting agenda. Second, motion and second. Any discussion? All those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? This passes unanimous. That leads us into the consent agenda. The consent agenda consists of the approval of the April 9, 2026 City Council agenda. Approval of the March nineteenth 2026 regular council meeting minutes and the March thirty, twenty twenty-six special council meeting minutes, along with resolution twenty twenty-six zero four zero nine zero one through zero four. The complete text of the agenda, minutes, ordinances, and resolutions are available at Pelham City Hall and online at Pelham Alabama.gov. I'll entertain a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Is there a second? There is a motion and a second. There uh I will ask the city clerk for a roll call vote. Consumer power. Yes. Councilmember Towns. Yes. Councilmember Snowden. Yes. Councilmore Harris. And that passes unanimously. We have no public hearings. It leads us into the mayor's report comments and or and whereas the most effective way to address this health crisis is to educate and to encourage citizens to commit to the following actions. Register your decision to be an organ eye and tissue donor at legacy of hope.org or at your local DMB and learn more about living donation at DonateLife dot net. And whereas the mayor of the city of Pelham, Alabama has determined that donate life cause of saving and healing lives through organ eye and tissue donation is of such immediate and worthwhile importance. Now therefore, I Rickwash by virtue of the authority vested in me as mayor of the city of Pelham, Shelby County, Alabama, to hereby proclaim April 2026 as National Donate Life Month in Pelham, Alabama.

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