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Bay Minette council approves rezoning, payables and appointments; residents raise flooding and park concerns
Summary
At its Aug. 15, 2022 meeting, the Bay Minette City Council approved a rezoning of the Peavy Property (Ordinance 1007) with two abstentions, approved payables totaling $547,530.47, adopted two resolutions including a landscaping agreement and reappointed Patricia Pogue to the Housing Authority; residents raised flooding and Ulmer Park issues during public comment.
At its Aug. 15 meeting, the Bay Minette City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance 1007 (Case No. Z-22003), reclassifying the Peavy Property from B-1 Local Business to R-4 High Density Multi-Family Residential District. Councilmember Pete Sellers moved approval and Councilmember Shannon Clemmons seconded; the motion carried with ayes from Mayor Robert A. Wills, Sellers, William Taylor and Clemmons. Councilmembers Mike Phillips and Matt Franklin abstained.
The council approved payables for Aug. 15, 2022, totaling $547,530.47 after a motion by Councilmember Mike Phillips and a second by Councilmember Pete Sellers; the motion carried unanimously. Council also approved Resolution 0822-08, authorizing an agreement for landscaping on city right-of-way (motion by Councilmember Matt Franklin, seconded by Councilmember William Taylor), and Resolution 0822-09 reappointing Patricia Pogue to the Bay Minette Housing Authority (motion by Councilmember Shannon Clemmons, seconded by Councilmember Matt Franklin); both resolutions passed unanimously.
During the public-comment portion of the meeting, resident Dale Brown of 805 East Cedar Street asked the council for assistance addressing property flooding. Another resident, Therman Young, raised questions about conditions at Ulmer Park, asking about the status of the splash pad, heavy brush under trees and the need for a water fountain. The transcript records the concerns but does not include responses or specific next steps from council or staff.
Councilmember Shannon Clemmons moved to adjourn the meeting; Councilmember William Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The meeting concluded Aug. 15, 2022.
