The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission considered eight subdivision cases, two special-use permits and three rezoning cases. It approved the subdivision and special-use requests, recommended denial of one rezoning and recommended approval of two others.

Discussion Points

•Members discussed whether to carry the case over despite the applicant’s absence; the transcript records no carryover request.
•No opposition or commissioner questions were recorded.
•No opposition or questions were recorded.
•No opposition was recorded.
•Staff described the former dwelling’s destruction by fire, the existing permitted camper, and the household’s intended use of the two homes.
•Staff said changing from R-2 to A-1 would be a down-zone and was consistent with the agricultural and rural future land-use designation.
•Staff said the 6.33-acre parcel exceeded the one-acre minimum described for two mobile homes.
•Staff said the approximately 59-bay facility required I-1 zoning because mini-warehouses are not allowed in C-1.
•Staff said the parcel had originally been A-1 before it was rezoned to C-1.
•Staff said the proposal was inconsistent with the activity-center future land-use designation and would require redesignation to employment and civic center.
•Staff said the proposed A-1 zoning fit the mixed-residential future land-use designation.
•The case was identified as a request for a family-use mobile home in addition to an existing mobile home.
•The commission asked whether there was opposition and whether commissioners had questions; none were heard.
•The commission called for opposition and questions; none were recorded.
•The transcript does not include substantive staff case details.

Decisions

•Approved with conditions allowing recording without road frontage and requiring a legal ingress-and-egress easement for both lots.
•The commission approved the one-lot request.
•The commission approved the recommendation for case 26-0012M.
•The commission approved the request.
•The commission approved the request for two lots.
•The commission approved the resurvey request.
•The commission approved the special-use permit.
•The commission approved the subdivision request.
•The commission approved the two-lot request.
•The commission recommended approval.
•The commission recommended approval of the rezoning request.
•The commission recommended denial because the request did not comply with the comprehensive plan.
•The Jefferson County Commission makes the final rezoning decision.
•The Jefferson County Commission retains final decision-making authority.
•The Jefferson County Commission retains final decision-making authority on the rezoning.

Nov

Jefferson County Commission Live Stream | 11-11-26

The Jefferson County Commission held its organizational meeting on Veterans Day, selecting a president and president pro tem and taking up resolutions on its organization, rules of order and meeting calendar.

Discussion Points

•Commissioner Bell cited Stevens’ experience in nominating him.
•Commissioner Bell nominated Joe Knight for president pro tem.
•The resolution concerned rules of order for the quadrennium; the rules’ contents were not discussed.
•The resolution concerned the remaining 2026 calendar and calendar year 2027; individual dates were not stated.
•The resolution was identified as the November 11, 2026, resolution of organization; its terms were not discussed in the available transcript.
•The transcript does not record debate on the nomination.

Decisions

•A roll-call vote was called, but the transcript does not establish the outcome.
•A roll-call vote was called; the transcript does not establish the result.
•The commission recorded a motion, second and roll-call vote; no explicit result is preserved.
•The motion to close nominations passed, according to the chair. The transcript does not explicitly state the result of the roll-call vote on Stevens’ nomination.

Nov

Jefferson County Commission Live Stream | 11-02-26

The Jefferson County Commission convened on 2026-11-02, opened with an invocation, and proceeded through a series of routine committee reports and voice votes approving multiple consent and committee items (environmental services, community development, infrastructure, finance, and IT), then adjourned and briefly reconvened later that morning.

Discussion Points

•Bertram introduced the items; no questions were raised by commissioners.
•Chair asked if any commissioner needed to pull items; none were pulled.
•Chair noted the 3rd Avenue paving project with the town of Moog; the item was moved and approved.
•Commissioner Bola presented the IT update; commissioners moved and approved the financing agreement.
•County manager presented a training program amendment; chair moved it for approval.
•Fleet management presented a disposal request for surplus vehicles and heavy equipment.
•Invocation asked for prayers for Commissioner Knight and for victims of a Birmingham tragedy.
•No commissioners asked questions; items were called for the question and approved.

Decisions

•Approve amendment to turnkey heating-and-air agreement for housing rehab as part of items 1–5.
•Approve environmental services items 1–7 by voice vote.
•Approve infrastructure items 1–11; approve fleet surplus disposal.
•Approve IT towers/microwave/UPS financing agreement.
•Approve Jeffco Way contract amendment; approve 3rd Avenue paving project.

Nov

Jefferson County Commission Live Stream | 11-02-26

The Jefferson County Commission convened Nov. 2, 2022, for a routine meeting that included approval of a consent agenda of items 1–53, a proclamation honoring artist Summer Walker, remarks about a deadly incident at the Majesty Classic and steps to improve safety, announcements of a veterans event and the Nov. 11 organizational meeting, and a brief health update from Commissioner Knight.

Discussion Points

•Commissioner Knight rejoined by Zoom and provided a personal health update.
•Commissioner noted Summer Walker's appearance at Tailgate Festival on Oct. 29 and prior honors for mental health awareness.
•Commissioner reported a fatality and injuries associated with the Majesty Classic and urged prayer and action.
•Commissioner stated county does not have jurisdiction over cities but partners with them; plans to strengthen safety protocols were announced as intent rather than formal directive.
•Motion to move items 1–53 presented from the floor and seconded.
•Next meeting scheduled for Nov. 11 at 9 a.m. despite courthouse closure for Veterans Day.
•No item was shown as pulled for separate consideration in the recorded exchange.
•Proclamation text honoring Summer Walker read aloud.
•Veterans celebration announced: parade and concert with doors at 5 p.m., concert at 6 p.m.

Decisions

•Consent agenda items 1–53 approved by voice vote.

Directions

•County will review and strengthen plans to assist with event safety in coordination with cities (intent recorded; no assignment recorded).

Oct

Jefferson County Commission Live Stream | 10-26-26

The Jefferson County Board of Zoning Adjustment met Oct. 26, 2026, and approved four zoning variances: a landscaping waiver for a transfer-truck parking lot, setback variances for two residential lots (including one on a former school parcel), and a slope-overlay variance for a 120-lot subdivision. The board accepted minutes and adjourned.

Discussion Points

•One written opposition letter was filed; no public testimony in person.
•Public testimony described parking encroachments on school-board property and preservation of two large rear trees.
•Staff explained the lot was a remnant created by Cherry Avenue splitting a tract and recommended relief to allow a house.
•Staff explained the subdivision creates the side-yard condition; only two property owners would be affected.
•Staff noted original plans complied with landscaping but applicant later requested variance; staff recommended a limited waiver adjacent to natural buffers.
•Staff noted prior board precedent interpreting horizontal applicability and recommended approval despite no hardship being identified.
•Staff reviewed elevation maps and explained slope-overlay intent to protect steep areas with roughly 15% slopes or greater.

Decisions

•Variance approved as recommended by staff.
•Variance granted; staff to issue written findings.
•Variance granted to allow reduced front and rear setbacks for the remnant parcel.
•Waive landscaping requirements along rear, west and north property lines adjacent to natural vegetation; retain front/highway landscaping requirement.

Oct

Jefferson County Commission Live Stream | 10-20-26

Jefferson County commission convened for its regular meeting, heard a presentation from Daxko about relocating and consolidating headquarters to downtown Birmingham with a request for a performance-based jobs grant, approved routine finance and procurement items, renewed several contracts, and set its organizational meeting for Nov. 11 per state law.

Discussion Points

•Budget management staff development items presented
•Commissioner availability noted (Veterans Day volunteer commitments)
•Commissioners requested documentation of a mayoral letter and stronger ties to local colleges for talent pipeline
•Commissioners requested public outreach and an annual report on paving
•Company projects about 130 existing local employees with ~31 net new hires initially and average wages of ~$34.96/hr
•County reported paving roughly 120 miles of road this year
•Daxko will consolidate HQ functions into downtown Birmingham and expects to invest $1.7M
•Routine finance and procurement items presented by finance staff
•Sheriff's office contract renewal for grant work
•State law requires organizational meeting the Wednesday following the election, regardless of federal holiday
•Tax collector salary adjustment and budget confirmation
•Termination of an architectural services contract

Decisions

•Commission approved a performance‑based jobs grant capped at $256,000 (voice vote)
•Contract renewal approved; termination approved; salary adjustment approved
•Items 1–10 approved; staff development items approved
•Organizational meeting set for Nov. 11 at 9 a.m.

Directions

•Company to share the mayor’s letter with commissioners
•Economic Development to verify job creation/wage milestones before grant disbursement
•Staff to advertise the organizational meeting and include the organizational item on the agenda
•Staff to prepare outreach and an annual paving report

Oct

City Council Minutes – October 6, 2026

The Bessemer City Council met on Oct. 20, 2026, to consider a response to the mayor’s veto of Resolution No. 1514-26 and several resolutions including designation of authorized signatories, rescission of the council attorney appointment, and a budget carryover; the agenda also set a weed-nuisance hearing date and considered a retail license for Yasmin One Stop LLC.

Discussion Points

•Agenda directs council to consider findings and respond to the mayor’s veto of Resolution No. 1514-26; content of findings not included.
•Carryover of FY25-26 budget is docketed; no amounts or departmental details provided.
•Facility-use approval for a community meeting hosted by a council member is docketed; event details not provided.
•License application listed with license types; applicant details and staff recommendation not included.
•Rescission of Council Attorney appointment is docketed; no supporting text in packet.
•Two resolutions to designate authorized signatories are docketed; neither lists designees or account specifics.
•Weed nuisance hearing date is scheduled; packet lacks report and property details.

Oct

Jefferson County Commission Live Stream | 10-08-26

Jefferson County Planning & Zoning Commission met Oct. 8, 2026, and approved a slate of subdivision, special-use and rezoning recommendations including several residential subdivisions, multiple family-use mobile-home special uses, a rezoning (Z260024) for a proposed wedding venue with a companion special-use permit, and amendments to subdivision and construction regulations addressing acceptance of private roads.

Discussion Points

•Applicant and staff said engineering and health-department review will control septic siting and design.
•Applicant said the unit ordered is new and she intends to live there to be near family and help with her health.
•Concern about septic viability and mine-reclamation effects raised during Z260024 public comment.
•Neighbor raised septic/settling concerns tied to prior strip-mine reclamation.
•Neighbors described visible neglect and past brush fires at the property.
•Neighbors raised property-maintenance and safety concerns for 260009M (Wetzel).
•Proposed process provides case-by-case review rather than automatic acceptance of older private roads.
•Standards include right-of-way, pavement, drainage, utilities, emergency access and safety.

Decisions

•Amendments to Articles 2 and 5 approved by planning commission.
•Multiple subdivision resurvey cases approved; special-use permits 260007M, 260008M, 260009M approved; zoning recommendation Z260024 to AP approved; companion special-use 260010M approved pending rezoning; Z260026 approved; amendments to subdivision regs approved.
•Planning commission recommended rezoning to AP; companion special-use approved contingent on rezoning.
•Special-use case 260009M approved (family-only mobile home).

Directions

•Applicant to provide engineering and health-department materials as part of future permitting and county-commission review.
•Chair advised neighbors to file complaints with county code enforcement for maintenance issues; staff said inspectors will visit and advise owners.
•County engineer to recommend acceptance for roads meeting the standards; county commission to make final acceptance decision.
•Staff and county code enforcement will investigate identified maintenance issues; health-department and engineering review required for future septic and building permits.

Oct

City Council Minutes – October 6, 2026

The Bessemer City Council held a regular session Oct. 6, 2026, electing Chester W. Porter as Council President and Donna Thigpen as President Pro Tem; adopting Ordinance No. 3703 (rules of procedure); approving several resolutions including signatory designations and payment of legal invoices; setting a Nov. 17 weed-nuisance hearing covering 60 properties; and taking actions on council counsel retention and civic‑center use.

Discussion Points

•Application presented and moved for approval by Councilor Thigpen.
•Attorney Pernell and Attorney Killings described the litigation work and asked that the invoice be reflected in the minutes.
•Attorney Pernell asked that the amended court order be reflected in minutes and summarized key directives.
•Council approved the date to proceed with enforcement hearing procedures.
•Council found training served a public purpose and supported access to the facility.
•Council members congratulated Mayor Alexander and noted the change in the transition date.
•Councilor King said the district attorney was unable to attend due to a scheduling conflict; item presented on her behalf.
•Councilors debated whether to retain outside counsel immediately given pending budget approvals; Finance Director provided prior‑year allocation information ($72,000).
•Inspector Harper presented a list of 60 parcels out of code and requested a hearing date.
•Nominations made from the floor; votes recorded by roll call.
•Ordinance text describes meeting schedules, notice posting locations and time limits for speakers at public hearings.

Decisions

•Elections completed; officers will serve one‑year terms as described in the rules.
•Hearing date set for Nov. 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
•Licenses approved unanimously.
•No council vote required; court order recorded and compliance tasks assigned to clerk.
•Ordinance No. 3703 adopted unanimously.
•Payment of $22,700 invoice approved (two abstentions); retention of Killings & Poe for six months approved by 4–3 vote.
•Resolution adopted to authorize free use for training on Nov. 16, 2026.

Directions

•City Clerk to publish the ordinance and update notice boards as required.
•City Clerk to reflect invoice in minutes.
•City Clerk to reflect the court order in meeting minutes and follow court directives regarding keys/access.
•Civic Center staff to coordinate with the DA's office and ensure compliance with policies.
•Finance Director and Council President to coordinate contract/engagement paperwork and confirm funding source.
•Licensing staff to complete paperwork and inspections as needed.
•Staff to post and serve hearing notices and prepare record.

Oct

Jefferson County Commission Live Stream | 10-06-26

Jefferson County Commission held a routine business meeting covering administrative grants, a $500,000 reimbursable road-improvement grant, a county property listing, HUD grant allocations, sheriff's office transfers for jail medical care, and several contracts and board reappointments.

Discussion Points

•Annual HUD allocations (CDBG, HOME, ESG) were presented by community development staff.
•Resolution authorizes pension contribution payments and county match for employees on military leave.
•Staff described ADM grant for internal recycling bins and offered a later check presentation.
•Staff described parcel as about one acre and a profitable downtown location.
•Staff estimated typical transfers around $1.7–1.8 million but did not provide an exact cap.
•Staff explained the grant reimburses eligible development-related cleanup and repairs up to $500,000 annually.
•Staff proposed hiring a real estate agent/consultant to list and sell the parcel.
•Transfer covers off-site jail medical care billed monthly by UAB.

Decisions

•Administrative approval of agenda items that included the grant.
•Administrative items including the grant presentation were approved by voice vote.
•Commission approved the listing agreement on the administrative slate.
•Commission approved the transfer and acknowledgment items by voice vote.
•Commission moved and approved items 1 through 4 by voice vote.
•Resolution approved by voice vote.

Directions

•Continue monthly billing and fund transfers as required.
•Staff to engage a consultant/real estate agent under a listing agreement.
•Staff to present the grant paperwork and check to the commission on Thursday.
•Staff to process eligible reimbursement claims through development services as needed.

Sep

City Council Special Call Minutes - September 29, 2026

The Bessemer City Council met in a special call on Sept. 29, 2026, to canvass the Sept. 22 runoff election results, resolve provisional ballots, consider when newly elected officials take office after a legal question arose, and correct a clerical error in a certificate of election.

Discussion Points

•Attorney Killings read results and noted communication from Mayor-Elect legal counsel concerning the statutory swearing-in date.
•Attorney Killings relayed the statutory citation from Mayor‑Elect counsel that new officials assume office the first Monday in October.
•Attorney Killings stated the error was clerical and did not affect election result or qualification.
•Councilors discussed historical practice of swearing-in in November vs. statute language for October.
•Councilors expressed concern about making a same‑day decision without reviewing the statutory history.
•Council voted to correct the name and direct the clerk to record the corrected certificate.

Decisions

•Council adopted Resolution No. 1451-26 and authorized filing of certificates.
•No date adopted; motion to declare Oct. 5 failed for lack of a second.
•Resolution No. 1452-26 adopted; correction authorized.

Directions

•City Clerk to prepare and file certificates of election as authorized.
•City Clerk to prepare, execute and record corrected certificate and cross-reference the original instrument.
•Councilors to review the statute and relevant council actions before setting a date for assumption of office.

Sep

Jefferson County Commission Live Stream | 09-28-26

The Jefferson County Board of Zoning Adjustment met Sept. 28, 2026, and approved variances for two mining ventilation stations, multiple residential setback variances (including a modified approval after public comment), and a variance allowing a utility easement to count toward open-space requirements contingent on Alabama Power approval.

Discussion Points

•Applicant cited lot geometry and storm drains as constraints and requested a 3-foot variance.
•Applicant said they had met extensively with Alabama Power and presented drawings; formal agreement required at construction drawing stage.
•Board clarified a case-number typographical error.
•Board proposed and approved a compromise to set setback at 22 feet.
•Multiple variances were considered and approved; one was modified after neighborhood comment.
•Neighbor cited unclear notice, tree clearing and long construction disturbance.
•Staff argued the intended amenity use aligns with the open-space purpose of the zoning resolution.
•Staff described prior neighborhood variances and the lack of a land-related hardship.
•Staff described two ventilation shafts, setbacks and 10-year maximum use.
•Staff said placement constraints arise from underground operations rather than land hardships.
•Utility-easement approval depends on Alabama Power sign-off.

Decisions

•All motions carried; written findings to be issued.
•Variance approved, contingent on Alabama Power agreement.
•Variance granted for case 260007.
•Variance granted for case 260008.
•Variance granted with modification to 22 feet.

Directions

•Applicant to secure Alabama Power written approval before construction uses within easement.

Sep

Jefferson County Commission Live Stream | 09-24-26

The Jefferson County Commission met and approved a performance-based incentive for a Publix-anchored shopping center in Kimberly (BRE Kimberly LLC) under an Amendment 772 hearing, vacated a paper right-of-way at 320 Trenton, moved a package of 52 resolutions with a few pen-and-ink changes and a withdrawal, and recognized local high-school athletic champions and county employees.

Discussion Points

•Announcements regarding local elections, a street dedication, the northeast YMCA project, and a major investment near Fairfield.
•Coaches and administrators thanked the commission for support.
•Commissioner Knight described regional athletic achievements and noted the unique accomplishment of the same school winning both baseball and softball state titles.
•Commissioners questioned performance metrics and precedent for retail incentives.
•Item 27 withdrawn because paperwork incomplete.
•No members of the public spoke in favor or opposition.
•Pen-and-ink changes to monetary amounts were recorded for items 21 and 26.
•Recognition of 30-year employees by HR.
•Staff described the vacated strip as an undeveloped paper alley with no infrastructure.
•Staff presented project scope, job estimates and estimated county revenue returns.

Decisions

•Approve the consent package with specified withdrawals and corrections.
•Authorize project agreement and performance-based sales-tax rebate; item approved by roll call (4–0 with one abstention).
•Vacate the right-of-way and convey to underlying property owners.

Directions

•Execute project agreement and monitor sales-tax receipts to determine rebate amounts.
•Staff to complete paperwork and return withdrawn item at a future meeting.

Sep

Jefferson County Commission Live Stream | 09-22-26

Jefferson County commissioners met to consider a package of routine contracts and grants and approved a conditional sales-tax rebate incentive for a Blackwater Real Estate shopping center in Kimberly, contingent on identifying a non-school-tax funding source by Thursday. The meeting included several departmental contract extensions and routine procurement reports.

Discussion Points

•Applicant switching suites; prior public opposition noted from April hearing.
•Commissioner of jurisdiction absent; item deferred.
•Commissioners pressed staff to confirm tax source and avoid using school sales tax or double-obligating funds.
•Developer described infrastructure needs (sidewalks, utilities) and timeline (start this fall, complete spring/summer 2020 as stated).
•Funds were obtained via CDC; staff said purchase was budgeted.
•IT staff explained unique workflow challenges and asked for extra time to migrate to AgendaNet.
•Law department advised an immediate signature was needed for a Birmingham City Schools contract.
•LC tandem spectrometer will allow detection of drugs not currently identifiable in-county.
•Multiple routine procurement and grant items presented for approval.
•Staff described rebate as 1¢ retail sales-tax rebate capped at $1,000,000 or five years and as a pay-as-you-go performance agreement.
•Staff noted they are currently maintaining both systems to avoid disruption.

Decisions

•Approve six-month extension for MinuteTrack.
•Commission advanced the incentive item conditionally; final approval pending staff confirmation of funding source.
•Commission approved grants and contracts listed.
•Commission approved the instrument purchase.
•Item moved to Thursday.

Directions

•Continue matter to Thursday for disposition.
•Execute approved contracts and proceed with grant disbursements.
•IT to continue migration work and report any further needs.
•Proceed with contract execution and lab installation.
•Staff to double-check past practice and confirm with legal which tax source is used and return with an identified alternative funding source by Thursday.

Sep

City Council Minutes - September 15, 2026

The Bessemer City Council met Sept. 15, 2026, and unanimously approved minutes, set an Oct. 20 hearing for 145 weed-nuisance properties, authorized multiple discretionary-fund donations, approved a liquor/tobacco permit for Val's Place LLC, carried over the 2025-26 budget to Nov. 3, and heard a school-system update about an $8 million data-center commitment and improving report-card ratings.

Discussion Points

•Attorney Killings explained timing pressure because FY 2025–26 budget expires Sept. 30.
•Attorney Killings summarized each donation request and the council voted to approve each resolution.
•Councilors discussed and moved to treat not-cut properties as incomplete and abate items cut by owners.
•Dr. Boyd described expected report-card improvements and a 66% decrease in chronic absenteeism.
•Inspector Harper presented the Aug. 11 weed-nuisance list and property statuses (cut/incomplete/not cut).
•Item presented by City Clerk; no additional discussion recorded.
•Mayor and council asked when the new budget would be ready; administration said it is still being prepared.
•Multiple residents raised local concerns about the District 5 voting location, roadway obstructions and development activity on Powder Plant Road.
•No substantive debate or amendments recorded in the transcript.
•Turner thanked council support for the data center and described the expected multi-year revenue to the school system.

Decisions

•Adopt carryover resolution effective immediately.
•All listed resolutions approved by unanimous roll-call votes.
•License and tobacco permit approved by unanimous vote.
•Motion to deem properties not cut/incomplete and to abate owner-cut items — approved.
•No formal council action taken during the meeting; staff follow-up directed.

Directions

•Administration to present proposed FY 2026–27 budget to council before Nov. 3 deadline.
•City Clerk and Finance to process license paperwork.
•Finance Department and City Clerk to process payments as authorized.
•Mayor asked Building and Inspections Director Tom Harmon to address the Powder Plant Road question after the meeting.
•Staff to publish Oct. 20 hearing notices and prepare files.

Sep

Jefferson County Commission Live Stream | 09-10-26

Jefferson County Commission held its Sept. 10, 2026 meeting, adopting the county budget and approving two rezoning requests after brief public hearings. Commissioners also announced community events and directed staff to follow up on opioid funding and related outreach.

Discussion Points

•Announced memorial ride for Virgil Ware and Johnny Robinson on Sept. 13 to raise funds for a Civil Rights District statue.
•Announced Miles College event on Sept. 25 and Crossplex senior marathon and other senior activities.
•Applicant Danita Moore described property as family homestead and need for housing.
•Chair emphasized capital projects and public-safety spending proportions.
•Chair noted 57 pre-submitted resolutions; commissioners commended finance staff and department heads.
•No public input was recorded on the sign-in sheet.
•Staff described the change as a cleanup to permit agricultural/pole-barn use.
•Staff explained current R-3 zoning and recommendation to rezone to R-6 for mobile home placement.

Decisions

•Budget and associated resolutions approved by voice vote on Sept. 10, 2026.
•Rezoning Z260020 approved by voice vote.
•Rezoning Z260021 approved by voice vote.

Directions

•Commissioners asked county staff to consider supporting employee participation in the ride.
•Staff to implement budget allocations and provide reporting on capital projects.

Sep

Jefferson County Commission Live Stream | 09-10-26

Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission met Sept. 10, 2026, approved multiple subdivision cases and recommended denial of a rezoning request to light industrial for a property on Eastern Valley Road while approving a staff-backed rezoning recommendation for an adult day care; several neighbors raised questions about mobile homes and outside storage.

Discussion Points

•Applicant said the storage use would be low impact, increase security, and is consistent with long family ownership.
•Applicant will use existing building with minor interior conversions and operate daily 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
•Chair reminded applicants that approvals are preliminary and technical approvals (driveways, septic) are required.
•Multiple subdivision cases were introduced and approved with minimal discussion.
•Neighbors asked whether subdivision could become a trailer park; staff said rezoning would be required for a trailer park.
•Staff explained mobile‑home allowances in A‑1 zoning and septic/lot‑size constraints for multiple units.
•Staff recommended denial of I‑1 because it conflicts with the adopted land‑use map.
•Staff recommended rezoning to Institutional‑2 for adult day care and deemed it compatible with the future land use.

Decisions

•Commission granted preliminary approvals for five subdivision cases.
•Commission voted to approve subdivision S260057 (preliminary approval).
•Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of Z260022.
•Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denying Z260023 (I‑1) and to forward the recommendation to the Jefferson County Commission.

Directions

•Applicant may pursue rezoning to C‑1 to regularize uses or pursue review before the Jefferson County Commission.
•Applicants must obtain driveway approvals from Roads & Transportation; any request for additional mobile homes requires special‑use permits.
•Applicants to pursue necessary technical permits with county departments.
•Recommendation to be forwarded to the Jefferson County Commission for final action.
•Staff to provide guidance on next steps and county commission contact.

Sep

Jefferson County Commission Live Stream | 09-08-26

Jefferson County commissioners held a regular meeting covering committee reports, several contract and rezoning approvals, budget resolutions and multiple departmental reports; a Children's Village representative asked the commission for financial help amid funding cuts and fundraising losses.

Discussion Points

•CDC-determined contract term and need for extension
•Children's Village history and services
•Commissioner concern about prior notice and need for neighborhood input
•Commissioner questions about shelter age and maintenance history
•County attorney and Dr. Matthews reviewing the document
•Description of phases and renderings for PUD
•Details of funding reductions in 2019 and fundraising losses during COVID
•Fund-balance considerations and pending capital project bids
•Inspection and programming of 19 properties in Booker Heights for nuisance remediation
•Limitations on CDBG funding when services are inside Birmingham city limits
•Minor revisions after Aug. 25; personnel numbers for EMA and personnel board
•Resolutions supporting the budget and a 3.25% COLA
•Satellite-office assessment and central energy plant feasibility study
•Scope of Martintown storm-shelter renovations (cleaning, sheetrock repairs)
•Traffic study indicating post-development level-of-service around A/B
•Vendor identified as Waters; equipment setup and staff training required

Decisions

•Approved items 1 6
•Budget slated for final action on Thursday
•Commission ratified extension through end of calendar year
•Public-nuisance declaration approved
•Z260020 and Z260021 approved; PUD application moved to public hearing

Directions

•Commissioners to review revised packet and reconvene Thursday for final vote
•Developmental services to proceed with enforcement steps under county program
•General Services to proceed with contracting and provide cost/timeline updates
•Staff to follow up with vendor and bring finalized contract to next meeting
•Staff to proceed with public hearing and proper notice
•Staff to provide referrals and resources where available

Sep

City Council Special Call Minutes - September 1, 2026

The Bessemer City Council met in a special session Sept. 1, 2026, to canvass the Aug. 25 municipal election returns, declare winners where candidates received a majority, and order runoffs for several races to be held Sept. 22, 2026.

Discussion Points

•Clerk presented canvass resolution and recited whereas clauses and vote totals; provisional boxes were opened and provisional votes announced.
•Formal motion to adjourn recorded after canvass adoption.

Decisions

•Adopted Resolution No. 1266-26; runoffs ordered for Sept. 22, 2026; multiple candidates declared duly elected where majority recorded.
•Meeting adjourned.

Directions

•City Clerk authorized to publish runoff notice and file certificates of election; absentee polling location specified.

Aug

Jefferson County Commission Live Stream | 08-27-26

Jefferson County Commission convened Aug. 27, 2026, to adopt minutes, read a resolution honoring the late Amanda ("Mandy") Elledge, hold public hearings on a US Steel jobs grant and multiple demolition liens, add a time-sensitive license agreement with the Greater Birmingham Humane Society to the agenda, introduce a new youth-detention director and hear a property-dispute public comment.

Discussion Points

•Chair described a license agreement for 1052 Sydney Drive with the Greater Birmingham Humane Society; commissioners moved to consider the item as new business.
•Chair described the project as bringing jobs and investment; no public speakers registered opposition.
•Commissioners read and approved a memorial resolution recognizing Mandy's life and service.
•Manager announced the hire; Darren introduced Rich and Rich described background and priorities.
•Owner disputed cost estimates and said neighbor quoted a lower demolition cost.
•Staff explained selection criteria (structural unsoundness, abandonment); commissioners emphasized notice and an intent to work with homeowners.

Decisions

•Commission approved demolition special-assessment lien items
•Commission approved the jobs-grant resolution
•Hire announced; director to participate in facility planning
•Motion to add item to agenda carried on roll-call
•Resolution to present a permanent copy to Mandy's family

Directions

•Item to be taken up as new business for further consideration.
•Staff to follow up with homeowner and neighbor to discuss costs and timelines.

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