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At a glance: Council approves personnel change, several resolutions and an ordinance allowing alcohol at special events
Summary
The council approved a parks community program manager position, a one-time longevity bonus participation costing $17,411, declared library items surplus, authorized weapon detectors at city facilities, approved participation in a CDBG program, and adopted an ordinance permitting alcoholic beverages at council-approved city special events.
The Calera City Council approved a set of routine and policy items during its meeting after a work-session discussion.
Personnel and administrative actions: The council authorized a new community program manager position in the parks and recreation department and indicated the position can be funded from unused payroll in the parks budget for the current cycle. The chair moved and the council approved the position by roll call.
Pensions: The council adopted resolution 2026-30 electing to participate in a one-time longevity bonus for eligible ERS retirees pursuant to the act cited in the packet. The mayor said the local cost would be $17,411 if the council elects participation. Council members moved and approved the resolution on roll call.
Surplus property: Resolution 2026-42 was approved to declare certain city-owned library equipment (a broken laminator, worn office chairs and a rolling table) as surplus and authorize disposal.
Public-safety policy and grants: The council approved resolution 2026-43 authorizing the use of weapon detectors at city facilities when deemed necessary for public safety. The council also voted to participate in a community development block grant program (resolution 2026-45); the packet indicated a two-year program.
Ordinance on special events and alcohol: The council granted unanimous consent to take up ordinance 2026-08 the same evening and then adopted it by motion and roll call. The ordinance amends the city code to permit the council to approve special events and to authorize alcoholic beverages at such events on city property; the chair and staff tied the ordinance to the upcoming Nashville Roadshow event and said unanimous consent was required for same-night adoption.
Votes and roll calls were recorded in the meeting minutes; the roll-call lines in the transcript recorded affirmative votes on the listed items. The meeting ended after the guest portion showed no public commenters.
