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Votes at a glance: Calera council approves several resolutions and annexations; personnel motion approved after executive session
Summary
At its April meeting the council adopted Resolution 2026-20 (America 250 support), Resolution 2026-19 (CDBG application for water improvements), approved two annexations by ordinance (2026-02 and 2026-06), and—after executive session—approved a motion accepting the mayor’s termination recommendation (4 yes, 0 no, 1 abstain).
The Calera City Council voted on multiple items during its April meeting, including resolutions, annexations, and a post-executive-session personnel motion.
Key outcomes
- Resolution 2026-20 (supporting the United States semicentennial) — adopted by roll call (Turner, Bunn, Morgan, Davis, Byers recorded as yes).
- Resolution 2026-19 (authorize submission of a program-year 2026 CDBG application for water improvements near Oliver Park and the Housing Authority) — adopted by roll call; staff will proceed with the county submission for the roughly $815,000 project.
- Ordinance 2026-02 (annexation of 204 Doyle Drive) — adopted by unanimous consent and roll call.
- Ordinance 2026-06 (annexation of 209 Willow Drive) — adopted by unanimous consent and roll call.
- Ordinance 2026-03 (sales and use tax amendment; proposed 1-percentage-point city-rate increase excluding food) — public hearing opened and closed; no action tonight. A second public hearing is scheduled for April 20.
- Ordinance 2026-05 (leasing/rental tax on linens/equipment) — public hearing opened and closed with no speakers; no action tonight.
- Personnel motion after executive session — council considered a motion to accept the mayor’s recommendation for termination and to reject the agreements committee’s recommendation. The motion carried by roll call: Turner yes; Bond yes; Morgan yes; Davis abstain; Byers yes. Tally: yes 4, no 0, abstain 1.
Procedural notes: Several items were adopted by unanimous consent after roll-call votes were recorded; public hearings were held on key proposed ordinances with additional hearings scheduled where the council deferred decisions.
For the public: items that remain open for comment or additional hearings include the sales-tax proposal (next hearing April 20) and the leasing/rental tax (second hearing April 20).
