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Gadsden council adopts zoning-board appointment, accepts $52,782 recycling grant and approves T‑Mobile permit
Summary
At its meeting, the Gadsden City Council voted by voice to appoint a zoning-board member, accept a $52,782 Alabama recycling grant for public-works equipment, and approve a special-use amendment for T‑Mobile at 1124 Scenic Drive.
The Gadsden City Council voted to adopt three resolutions during its meeting, approving a zoning-board appointment, accepting a state recycling grant, and authorizing changes to equipment at a T‑Mobile tower.
The council adopted a resolution appointing Justin Nelson to the Zoning Board of Adjustment to replace David Freeman for a term expiring May 18, 2026. The resolution was moved and seconded and adopted by voice vote; the meeting record shows Councilwoman Robinson absent.
The council then adopted a resolution authorizing acceptance of a $52,782 grant from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management for the city’s recycling program. The resolution directs use of the funds to purchase a pickup truck and mesh tarps for hauling recyclable materials. The resolution was moved, seconded and adopted by voice vote.
Finally, the council suspended the rules to consider new business and adopted a resolution authorizing a special-use permit modification for T‑Mobile at its tower location at 1124 Scenic Drive to allow equipment changes. Consent to consider the item and the adoption motion were passed by voice vote.
Each measure passed without a recorded roll-call tally in the meeting audio; the minutes show motions were moved and seconded and the voice vote result recorded as "Aye" with no recorded "No" responses. Councilwoman Robinson was noted as absent earlier in the meeting.
Votes at a glance - Appointment: Justin Nelson to Zoning Board of Adjustment (term exp. 05/18/2026). Outcome: adopted by voice vote. Motion/second: not specified in record. - Recycling grant acceptance: Alabama Department of Environmental Management grant, $52,782; funds to purchase a pickup truck and mesh tarps for Public Works. Outcome: adopted by voice vote. Motion/second: not specified. - T‑Mobile special‑use permit (1124 Scenic Drive): authorization to modify equipment at an existing tower. Outcome: adopted by voice vote. Motion/second: not specified.
The council did not provide a public roll-call tally in the hearing for these items; the meeting record indicates voice votes and that a quorum was present.
