Pre-Council & Council Meetings March 23, 2026
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Pre-Council Meeting - March 23, 2026


Council worked through a short agenda, focusing on a few key items including a request to use a parking space for a crawfish boil in April and a proposal tied to landscaping extending into the right of way near Whitehall. They also reviewed surplus equipment headed to auction, an HVAC repair needed to keep part of a HPD functional, and a shift in authority for signing opioid settlement agreements to the city manager.


Agenda: https://bit.ly/4bKstE3

  • Details

    Item120326: This was a request to allow a landscaping bed to extend into the city right of way near 3200 Whitehall Road. There was not enough clarity about this project, the item was held so staff could gather more details before moving forward, carried over


    Item130326: This item was a request for Otey’s to use one parking space for crawfish boils every Thursday in April from 4pm to 9pm. The discussion focused on safety, liability, and making sure proper agreements are in place to protect nearby vehicles and the city. The request helps keep the cooking on site to maintain the experience, and it was moved forward for a vote at the council meeting, added to the council meeting


    Item140326: This item covered declaring miscellaneous city vehicles and equipment as surplus, including older police vehicles, trailers, furniture, and used tires. This is a routine process to clear out unused assets, added to the council meeting


    Item150326: This was a budget request to repair a failing HVAC unit that serves a large portion of Police Headquarters, including court space. The repair is estimated at about $32,000, with a total budget transfer of around $42,000 to cover the work and any related needs. Added to the council meeting


    Item160326: This item involved updating who has authority to sign opioid settlement agreements. The proposal shifts that authority from the mayor to the city manager to better align with current leadership roles. The settlement itself is minor, but this change helps streamline future agreements, added to the council meeting


Council Meeting - March 23, 2026


Council moved quickly through several items, including approval of a library foundation block party event, updates tied to energy savings services, and a retaining wall request on Edgehill Drive. They also set a public hearing for a nuisance property on Dale Avenue, approved opioid settlement participation, and funded HVAC repairs at the police department to address ongoing system issues.


Agenda: https://bit.ly/4svx1W0

  • Details

    Item 060226: This item was a request to add a yellow curb stripe on Linden. It had already been discussed at the previous meeting, and there was no further discussion before moving forward. Approved


    Item 040326: This item was for a special event alcohol license for the Homewood Library Foundation block party at the library. The event is planned for April 25. Approved


    Item 050326: This was a budget amendment tied to a past agreement for building system services, including remote thermostat management. The discussion clarified timing and confirmed the service helps save money for the city. Approved


    Item 060326: This request allowed a homeowner to keep a retaining wall in the city right of way at Edgehill Drive. The wall replaced an existing structure and had already been reviewed with prior input from the homeowner. Approved


    Item 070326: This item approved use of City Hall Plaza for cornhole tournaments in 2026. After discussion, the location was kept consistent with past events based on feedback from public safety officials. Approved


    Item 080326: This item set a public hearing for a property on Dale Avenue to be considered a public nuisance due to a dead tree. The hearing was scheduled for April 27 at 6:00pm. Approved


    Item 160326: This request authorized the city manager to execute opioid settlement agreements. It had been discussed earlier at Pre-Council and moved forward without additional concerns. Approved


    Item 170326: This item approved routine vouchers for city expenses over a set time period. No concerns with the expenditures. Approved


    Item 130326: This request allowed use of a parking space for a recurring crawfish boil event during April, with proper agreements in place. Approved


    Item 150326: This was a budget amendment for HVAC repairs at the police department. The discussion explained that a failing unit serving part of the building needed compressor replacement to maintain operations. Approved


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