Council approves licenses, sign height change, TAP grant backing, rezoning hearing and appointments
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Summary
In a series of voice votes the Alexander City Council approved retail licenses, a Chick-fil-A sign-height change, a resolution supporting an ALDOT TAP sidewalk grant, set a rezoning public hearing, and approved appointments including naming a mayoral appointment for utility superintendent and a planning-commission appointment.
At its Nov. 6 meeting the Alexander City Council approved a slate of routine licenses, land-use steps and appointments.
Licenses: The council approved retail off-premises and tobacco license requests for locations at 2475 Jefferson Street and 1475 Justin Street after staff review and police/chief sign-off.
Sign permit: The council approved a request from Chick-fil-A to increase its sign height on Highway 280. Ann Murphy, the Chick-fil-A representative, told councilors the sign is not visible until past Regions Bank and requested a modest increase so passing motorists can see the location. Council members cautioned that any crane or construction equipment would need FAA coordination for tall lifts.
TAP grant: Council approved a memorandum of understanding and a resolution supporting a TAP (ALDOT) grant to extend sidewalks in phases, with staff noting a significant grant award and a mix of grant funds, a $30,000 local contribution from a commissioner, and additional phased local appropriations across fiscal years. The presenter said the grant previously awarded was larger than earlier rounds and that the project will be phased with additional engineering grant applications anticipated.
Rezoning: The council set a public hearing on rezoning two parcels at 3436 and 3664 Naval Road from B-1 (Neighborhood Business) to B-2 (General Business); the item was sponsored by Councilor Lucas and councilors noted a separate planning commission public hearing is required.
Appointments: Council moved to appoint the mayor to serve as utility superintendent (transcribed as Mayor Mike Dinsmore/Desroy) and approved the appointment of Mike Lucas to the planning commission. Councilors discussed prior meetings with the planning commission and the need for knowledgeable members when zoning decisions are considered.
All items were approved by voice vote; the transcript does not record roll-call tallies for these items.