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Chelsea City Council adopts zoning tweaks, approves MOA for senior meal deliveries and other routine business
Summary
At its May 5 meeting the Chelsea City Council approved a zoning ordinance amendment (10-41), declared surplus city furniture, authorized a memorandum of agreement for senior meal deliveries (FY2027), approved payment of city bills, and heard reports on library programs and community events.
The Chelsea City Council on May 5 approved a set of routine measures and heard reports from staff and community members.
Ordinance 10-41, an amendment to the City of Chelsea zoning ordinance described as a tightening of language following a prior first reading, passed on roll call: Jonna Barnes, Scott Weigand, Chris Grace and Arthur Fisher Jr. voted aye; Casey Morris voted no, producing a 4–1 result.
The council also approved resolution 13-95 to declare an old office desk and multiple chairs in City Hall surplus and authorize disposal. Council approved resolution 13-97 authorizing the mayor to execute a memorandum of agreement with an area agency on aging to enable C.O.P.S. to deliver meals to homebound seniors for fiscal year 2027; the mayor described the MOA as an updated version of an agreement previously approved. The motion language in the transcript names the partner as "Bridal Alabama Area Agency on Aging"; the council discussion described the program purpose as senior meal delivery.
A motion to pay city bills passed by voice vote. Mayor Cody Saunders read a proclamation recognizing Professional Municipal Clerks Week for May 2026 and thanked City Clerk Crystal Ethridge for her service. The mayor also reported attendance at the League of Municipalities conference, presented a scholarship from the American Legion to Chelsea High School senior Aiden English, and reminded residents of a road closure on Chester Crane Road and other public-works items.
Library staff (Miss Polk) gave event updates, including trivia night, teen programs and a proposed six-week pilot dementia caregiver support group. Event planner Brandy Pate and staff reported an opening-season farmers market with about 26 vendors, plans for food-truck Fridays and City Hall being lit green for Mental Health Awareness Month.
Republican attorney-general candidate Jay Mitchell introduced himself earlier in the meeting and spoke briefly about public-safety priorities and endorsements; he said he will be on the May 19 primary ballot.
The meeting concluded after public comments and a council recognition for Chelsea Middle School arts programs.
