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Pelham council approves ordinances, resolutions unanimously; hemp/vape license language added
Summary
At its Feb. 16 meeting the Pelham City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance to add consumable hemp and vape products to the business license code, amended its meeting schedule, and approved resolutions including an elevator modernization, a Highway 31 lighting change order, library board appointments, and a city manager employment agreement.
Pelham City Council adopted several ordinances and resolutions Feb. 16, 2026, all by unanimous vote.
Ordinance 526‑01 (adopted) — Business license code amendment: The ordinance adds language to the Pelham business license code to address consumable hemp and vape products. Assistant City Manager (speaker 8) told the council the change brings local licensing into alignment with state regulatory requirements and allows existing businesses that sell those products to obtain appropriate state licensing. The ordinance’s first reading was Feb. 2, 2026; council voted to adopt it on Feb. 16. Roll call produced four affirmative votes and no dissent.
Ordinance 399‑07 (adopted) — Council meeting schedule and agenda authority: The ordinance revises the municipal code regarding when the Pelham City Council meets and how meeting agendas are set. Council will move to a Monday work session followed by a Thursday council meeting on the first and third weeks of each month; the change redistributes agenda‑setting authority from the council president to the full council and is intended to give staff and the public more time to review items before votes. The ordinance passed on final action by unanimous roll call.
Resolution 20260216‑06 (approved) — Pelham Racquet Club elevator modernization: The council authorized entering an agreement with Bagby Elevator Company Inc. for an upgrade and modernization of the Racquet Club elevator. The project was included in the FY26 budget and required a modest amendment (the transcript referenced a small additional amount). The motion carried unanimously.
Resolution 20260216‑07 (approved) — US Highway 31 lighting change order: Council authorized a construction change order to extend the Highway 31 roadway lighting project northward to Highway 119. The project was budgeted in FY26; staff said initial work began in 2020 and supply delays affected timing. Council approved the change order unanimously.
Resolution 20260216‑08 (approved) — Library board appointments: The council appointed Allison Gilliam and reappointed Tamika Wilson to the Pelham Public Library Board following committee recommendations; the resolution passed unanimously.
Resolution 20260216‑09 (approved) — Employment agreement for city manager: Council authorized an agreement to employ a city manager. Council member Harris, absent from the meeting, had a statement read by the city clerk (speaker 4) expressing support for steady leadership. The resolution passed unanimously by roll call.
All motions recorded in the transcript were seconded and carried without recorded opposition. No formal public hearings or public comments were recorded during the meeting.
Next steps: Items passed will be processed by city staff as appropriate for implementation and contract execution; timelines and contract details were not specified in the meeting transcript.
