Pre-Council & Council Meeting Nov. 24, 2025

Pre-Council Meeting November 24, 2025


The council moved through a handful of items including the TAP multimodal facility contract coming in under budget, a budget amendment to complete the project this year, and the continued 80% reimbursement through the TARP grant. They also discussed new fleet-maintenance tools that will help recruit and retain technicians, an ordinance to clear out old committee language that does away with the old style of committees and now has become one "Pre-Council" meeting, tiered year-end employee bonuses supported by a strong surplus, and a new agreement with Carr Riggs & Ingram to continue supporting the finance department.


Agenda: https://bit.ly/4rhpXMe

  • Details

    Item 190925, TAP Multimodal Facility Bid and Budget Amendment, council reviewed bids for the TAP multimodal project at 301 Central Avenue. The city will pay the full amount upfront and then be reimbursed for 80 percent through the TAP grant. 


    Item 121125, Fleet Maintenance Tools Purchase, council discussed choosing a company to supply tools for the fleet maintenance shop. This change is meant to help with hiring and keeping technicians, since many shops now provide tools. The tools come with lifetime warranties and will help the city compete with dealerships. This was carried over.


    Item 131125, Ordinance to Repeal Standing Committees Section, council reviewed an ordinance to remove outdated code language from the old 11-member council committee system. The five-member council now uses a work-session format, so the old sections are no longer needed. This was carried over.


    Item 141125, Tiered Year-End Employee Bonus, council considered a resolution to pay year-end bonuses if the city ends the year with a surplus. The city confirmed a surplus of about 2.78 million dollars from fiscal year 2025, making the bonuses possible. The council clarified the total not-to-exceed amount, which includes covering employee and employer taxes so staff receive the full bonus amount. This was added to the council meeting that follows.


    Item 151125, Contract for Carr Riggs and Ingram, the council discussed giving the city manager permission to sign a new contract with Carr Riggs and Ingram. This continues their work helping the finance department, including the upcoming audit and mid-year review. This was carried over.

Council Meeting November 24, 2025


The council opened with a Tree City USA proclamation that celebrated Homewood’s growing urban forest, honored years of environmental work, and highlighted record turnout for this year’s native tree giveaway. The rest of the meeting moved through a full slate of public hearings, including the Piggly Wiggly renovation, Our Lady of Sorrows rezoning, Andrews Sports Medicine expansion, and the new Valvoline plan, each receiving positive feedback and set for final votes on December 8. The council approved several items, from road closures and water-line work to a shared Hot Wheels box, new stop signs, and year-end employee bonuses. 


Agenda: https://bit.ly/43PdHbW

  • Details

    Item 190925: This was approval of two contracts for the Central Avenue TAP multimodal project. Avery Landscaping was the low bidder for construction, and Sain & Associates will handle construction engineering and inspection. The city will be reimbursed 80 percent through ALDOT. Both contracts were approved.


    Item 051125: This was a request to temporarily close a section of road next to Brookwood Village during reconstruction at 600 Brookwood Village. The council noted pedestrian connectivity will remain. The request was approved.


    Item 061125: This was a request to place a shared Hot Wheels toy box at 507 Morris Boulevard in the city right of way. The council loved the idea and approved it with an indemnification agreement.


    Item 081125: This request was to install a water line in Brookwood Boulevard. It was approved with the proper indemnification agreement.


    Item 091125: This was a request for a stop sign at the Westover Drive approach to the Shades Road intersection. The first reading was done tonight, and it will be voted on December 8, so no action taken.


    Item 101125: This was approval for events at Track Shack on December 6, 13, and 20, featuring music and possibly hot chocolate. The request was approved with the indemnification agreement.


    Item 161125: This was approval of vouchers for November 11–24. The council briefly discussed a library face-painting charge and approved the vouchers.


    Item 141125: This was a request to pay tiered year-end bonuses, contingent on the city finishing the fiscal year with a general fund surplus. The council approved this so employees can receive bonuses in time for holiday shopping.


    Item 171125: This was a request for an ABC restaurant retail liquor license for Los Tenedores Mexican Food at 304 Columbiana Road. Police and fire filed no objections, and the license was approved.

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