Council Meeting July 28, 2025
Council covered routine business including approval of several resolutions and ordinances related to budget amendments, surplus property, stormwater diversion, municipal court staffing, and equipment purchases. Council unanimously approved Sanford University’s stadium housing project which is housing right next to their football stadium.
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Item 240625: This was a request to authorize the city manager to enter a lease agreement with Dawson Memorial Baptist Church for use of their parking deck on Oxmoor Road. The lease is still under review, so the item was carried over.
Item 020225: This was an update on the Kenilworth stormwater project. The Finance Committee recommended approval of a change order, and the full council approved it. Approved.
Item 010725: This was a request to purchase pothole patching and paving equipment. The Finance Committee recommended approval, and the council approved it. Approved.
Item 020725: This item was a budget amendment request from the Chief Building Official. The Finance Committee recommended approval, and the full council approved it. Approved.
Item 030725: This was a request to set a bid date for Green Springs Phase II. The item was carried over. Carried over.
Item 040725: This was a request to surplus miscellaneous library items. The Finance Committee recommended approval, and the council adopted the ordinance after unanimous consent. Approved.
Item 050725: This was a request for line item transfers within the Fire Department. The Finance Committee recommended approval, and the full council approved it. Approved.
Item 060725: This was a request to hire a prosecutor for the municipal court. The Finance Committee recommended approval, and the full council approved it. Approved.
Item 070725: This was another request to hire a prosecutor, likely clarifying the earlier item. The Finance Committee again recommended approval, and the full council approved it. Approved.
Item 080725: This was a request to purchase an ad in the Chamber of Commerce Centennial Map Guide. The Finance Committee recommended approval, and the council approved it. Approved.
Item 090725: This was a request to install a stormwater diversion at the entrance to Camelot Condos and Lancaster Road. The Public Works Committee recommended approval, and the council approved it. Approved.
Item 100525: This was a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the development plan for 800 Lakeshore Drive at Samford University. The request was for a new 220-bed student residence hall with 70 parking spaces. The Planning Commission recommended approval, and after a public hearing, the council adopted the ordinance. Approved.
Item 100725: This was a notice for a public hearing scheduled for August 25 to consider a covered porch addition at 124 South Pointe Drive. The item was carried over. Carried over.
Item 110725: This was a notice for a public hearing scheduled for August 11 to consider rezoning part of the former police station property to allow for a restaurant and pocket park. The item was carried over. Carried over.
Item 250725: This item added Deputy Finance Director Nick Hayes to all city bank accounts. The council approved it. Approved.
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