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Votes at a glance: Decatur council approves licenses, park rate changes, grants and infrastructure amendments
Summary
The council approved multiple resolutions and motions including alcohol and event licenses, Point Mallard rate and facility fee changes, an Adecca waterfront grant, infrastructure budget amendments and several contracts; the zoning ordinance public hearing was tabled to May 5.
At its meeting the Decatur City Council approved a set of resolutions, budget amendments and contracts spanning licenses, park and recreation rate changes, a waterfront grant, and infrastructure work. The council also tabled a zoning ordinance rewrite public hearing until May 5 to allow for review by a planning director.
Key outcomes (votes recorded during the meeting):
- Resolution 25-030: Approved an on‑premise beer and wine alcohol license for Romila LLC (doing business as Clarion Point) at 810 Sixth Avenue NE, Decatur; public hearing closed with no speakers and the resolution passed by roll call (vote recorded as 5–0).
- Resolution 25-031: Approved a special event retail liquor license for Greater Morgan County Builders Association, Inc. (Kentucky Derby drawdown, 05/03/2025 at Ingalls Harbor Pavilion). The resolution passed after public hearing with no public speakers; vote recorded as approved.
- Resolution series on Point Mallard and Park & Recreation (packet items summarized): Council approved proposed rate changes for Point Mallard venues (water park, golf course, event center) and a separate facility fee structure intended to earmark revenues for future maintenance and improvements. Specifics announced in the meeting packet included a $2 increase to the water park daily rate, a $10 increase to season passes, a $4–5 increase in green fees at the golf course, and new event center pricing. For park and recreation venues the council approved rate proposals for cemetery, tennis and the new pickleball facility (the council approved pickleball fees while setting an 18-and-under waiver). One park & rec resolution passed 4–1 (roll call recorded as 4 in favor, 1 opposed); other related rate and facility fee resolutions passed by roll call.
- Resolution 25-032 / Adecca grant acceptance: The council accepted an Adecca grant to support Riverfront Park upgrades (Turtle Bridge / Hudson Memorial area). Staff noted the project will require agreements with ALDOT and approvals by railroad and TVA; the resolution passed by roll call.
- Resolution 25-034: Approved purchase of security cameras for Point Mallard water park and campground, funded from unassigned funds; the resolution passed by roll call after staff described resident safety requests.
- Resolution 25-035: Approved a budget amendment to cover final contract costs for a sanitary sewer extension (MJ Precision); the motion passed by roll call.
- Resolution 25-036: Approved contract/proposal for an 8‑inch water main extension on Ninth Street and McLaathrie to increase flow for fire protection in a warehouse area; the resolution passed by roll call.
- Resolution 25-033 (Princess Theater): Approved a structure assessment contract with Scholl and Markland Architecture to inspect a damaged beam and produce a repair plan; resolution passed by roll call.
- Ordinance 24-44594 (zoning ordinance rewrite and map): Public hearing was TABLED to May 5, 2025 so a planning director can review; council motion to table carried 5–0.
- Ordinance (first reading) — declare surplus and authorize sale of 525 Eleventh Avenue NW: Council voted to consider immediate consideration and then to declare the property surplus and authorize sale; motions for immediate consideration and final approval were approved by roll call.
Votes and movers: When recorded on the audio, many motions carried by unanimous or majority roll call. Movers and seconders recorded in the minutes included Mr. Pepper, Mr. McMasters, Mr. Pike and others as indicated on the record; where the mover/second was stated, it is shown in the city minutes.
What staff emphasized: Several presenters asked council to approve funding or contracts contingent on outside approvals (for example, the Adecca grant work under a state bridge will require ALDOT coordination and railroad/TVA approvals). Staff also emphasized some increases were meant to cover rising operational costs rather than produce new programs.
Next steps: Staff will complete vendor agreements, seek required third‑party approvals (ALDOT, railroads, TVA where applicable), implement the rate changes and post the police chief vacancy per the council’s separate action.
