Chelsea City Council met Nov. 18 and approved a package of routine resolutions and contracts affecting holidays, road repairs, school extracurricular funding, emergency medical transport reimbursements, park maintenance and a replacement fire vehicle.

The council approved Resolution 13-19 to amend the fiscal year 2026 City of Chelsea holiday calendar. Mayor Sumners said the change corrects adopted dates, moving Christmas observances to Dec. 24 and Dec. 25, removes Columbus Day and Presidents Day, and adds New Year’s Eve.

Council also approved Resolution 13-20 to authorize paving and repairs in the Willow Branch subdivision. Mayor Sumners said surety bonds from the developer totaled about $94,970 and the CD balance was $18,813.76; the agenda included a contingency figure of roughly $114,000. After the voice vote the presiding officer noted Willow Branch will receive its final payment.

The council awarded extracurricular grant monies under Resolutions 13-21, 13-22 and 13-23 from a $50,000 budget. The allocations recorded on the floor were $2,800 to Chelsea Park Elementary School, $12,950 to Chelsea Middle School and $34,250 to Chelsea High School. "Again, our budget was $50,000 and that's what we're awarding," a council member said.

Under Resolution 13-24 the council authorized the mayor to renew the annual emergency medical transport services contract with Shelby County. Mayor Sumners described the contract as a county supplement that reimburses the city for transport services provided inside Chelsea and said the total incoming amount is $67,290.

Resolution 13-25 adopted a new fountain maintenance contract after staff determined the existing contract was not valid and solicited quotes. The low bid came from Alabama Aquarium and Pond at $250 per month; the mayor said the company built and has serviced the fountain, and recommended awarding them the contract.

Resolution 13-26 authorized purchase orders to replace a fire department vehicle that was totaled in an accident. While awaiting an insurance award the city will purchase a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado crew cab using the state bid; with lights, sirens and equipment the total cost stated on the record was $96,182.85.

All motions were seconded and passed by voice vote; individual roll-call tallies were not recorded on the transcript. The council also moved and approved payment of regular bills and closed the council business portion of the meeting.

The council’s next procedural items and community reports followed the votes; the meeting adjourned after the mayor’s report and community announcements.