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Pelham council unanimously approves school‑board appointment, building condemnations and revokes business license for 1902 US‑31 property
Summary
At its May 7 meeting Pelham City Council unanimously appointed Robert Plummer to Board of Education Place 3, passed a resolution condemning damaged buildings on Chandelar Court and revoked the business license for 1902 US‑31 South (identified in the resolution as Segal Select Birmingham 2). Public commenters, including residents and hotel representatives, urged the council to consider the impacts on guests who live at the hotel.
The Pelham City Council on May 7 approved several unanimous resolutions and heard public comment from residents and property representatives about an extended‑stay hotel at 1902 U.S. 31 South.
By consensus at a special work session on May 5, the council moved forward the name Robert Plummer for appointment to the Pelham Board of Education (Place 3). At the May 7 meeting the council voted to approve the appointment unanimously.
The council also unanimously passed Resolution 2026050707 to condemn substantially damaged buildings located along Chandelar Court and passed Resolution 2026050708 to revoke the business license for the property at 1902 U.S. 31 South, described in the resolution as Segal Select Birmingham 2. The motions carried with aye votes from all present council members.
Multiple public commenters addressed the council about the hotel at 1902 U.S. 31 South. Jeremy Brewster and Jason Wingard, both staying at the property, described the facility as a safe place that allows them to continue work and school. Robert Grady, who identified his room number, said the facility had been professional and that he wanted to remain. Denise Garcia, representing the hotel's ownership, urged the council to open lines of communication with owners and to work toward an amicable resolution, noting many residents of the extended‑stay hotel rely on it for housing and services. Darla and other speakers emphasized the hotel's role in providing local support and access to services.
Council members acknowledged the public comments and said staff and the council listen to residents' concerns; they encouraged turnout for upcoming elections and promised transparency on follow‑up items. No additional formal action on the hotel license was recorded beyond the resolution to revoke the license on May 7.
