Committee Meetings Jan. 27, 2025

Finance Highlights 01/27/25


Item 01.12.24: This was a proposal presented to modify the salaries of the council and mayor for the upcoming term, as current rates have remained unchanged since 1988. Currently, council members receive $400 per month, the council president earns $500 per month, and the mayor’s salary is $32,000 annually, with a total annual cost of $86,400. The proposed adjustment would double council salaries to $12,000 per year and increase the mayor’s salary to $16,000 per year, based on normal rate comparisons. This change would result in a total annual cost of $67,000. This is a reduction of $20,000 from the current cost. The mayor would no longer receive a car allowance under the new structure. This change applies only to future council and mayor terms and not to current members. With the transition to a city manager system, much of the administrative work currently handled by the council will shift to the city manager, allowing council members to focus primarily on legislative responsibilities. To take effect, the adjustment must be finalized by February 26, 2025, to comply with state requirements. This item was carried over until the next meeting schedule for February 3.


Item 14.11.24: Request for consideration to amend the tax incentive agreement with Piggly Wiggly construction project. This item was carried over until the next meeting schedule for February 3.


Item 04.01.25: Committee approved a request to authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Gossett Construction to install a sidewalk along the west side of 700-800 block of Columbiana Road behind "The Edge" development.


Item 05.01.25: Committee approved a request to authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Great Southern Recreation for playground surfacing and equipment at Saulter Road. 


Item 17.01.25: The committee approved a request to consider appointing a city manager under Ala. Code Section 11-43-20. This allows the city to hire for this new position. Interviews are underway, and the city expects to fill the role by March.



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Public Works Highlights 01/27/25


Item 06.01.25: Committee approved a Request permission to install up to 14 parking spaces and up to 3 tree wells in the right-of-way at 2703 19th Place South.


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Special Issues Highlights 01/27/25


Item 07.01.25: Committee approved a request for permission for facility use agreement for the plaza for Taste of Homewood.


Item 08.01.25: Committee approved a request to accept the 2023-2024 Annual Storm Water Report.


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Planning & Development Highlights 01/27/25


09.01.25: Committee carried over a request to consider annexation into the City of Homewood for 1749 Columbiana Road.


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