BY MICHELLE KEY
MICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM
OPELIKA —
The Opelika City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, May 2.
Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller recognized several students as being recipients of scholarships from Opelika Power Services (OPS) and Alabama Municipal Electric Authority (AMEA), as well as the Killgore Scholarship recipients.
The Killgore scholarships are from the J.A. and Ophelia Killgore Scholarship Trust Fund, which was created when James and Ophelia Killgore designated $1.2 million to be set aside in a trust fund, and to be distributed to students from five local high schools in Lee County. The five schools are Auburn, Beauregard, Beulah, Opelika and Smiths Station high schools.
IN OTHER BUSINESS
– The council approved a request by the parks and recreation department for a fireworks and pyrotechnics display permit on July 3, 2023.
– The council held a public hearing for a project development agreement with MAB American Management LLC.
– The council held public hearings regarding the demolition of property located at 111 S. Railroad Ave. and 1515 N. Uniroyal Road. Later during the meeting the council voted to approve the demolition of these structures.
– The council approved the purchase of a fire alarm system for the Sportsplex.
– The council approved a resolution for the annual authorization to levy tax on property within Opelika.
– The council approved the annual MWPP reports for the east and west sewer treatment plants for the public works department.
– The council approved the first supplemental agreement with Hosey-Lancour Construction LLC for renovations at the Southside Center for Arts located at 1103 Glenn St. in Opelika.
– The council approved change order No. 1 with Hosey-Lancour Construction LLC for renovations at the Southside Center for the Arts.
– The council approved a contract with Casey Chambley doing business as Chambley’s Display Fireworks.
– The council approved a project development agreement with MAB American Management LLC.
– The council approved the purchase of nine 40-cubic-yard open top roll-off containers for the Environmental Services Department for a total cost of $18,000.
– The council authorized a Recycling Fund Grant agreement with ADEM.
– The council approved a request for a refund of occupational taxes paid in error.
– The council approved a special appropriation in the amount of $3,000 to the Sound Wall Music Initiative for the Fourth Annual Songwriters Festival to be held in October.
– The council voted to approve the one-year renewal of an existing contract with East Alabama Paving Company for the city-wide paving project.
– The council voted to amend Section 28-108 of the City Code of Ordinances to update sewer access fees.
– The council voted to amend the Zoning Ordinance and Map in order to rezone 229.2 acres of land located at Anderson Road and Andrews Road. The land will be rezoned, from R-1 to a planned unit development (PUD). This PUD will include 921 new residential units consisting of 606 single-family homes, 216 townhomes and 98 cottages.
– The council introduced an ordinance for first reading to amend the city of Opelika Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.
– The council approved the reappointment of Phil Adams to the Public Parks & Recreation Board for a term expiring May 4, 2029.
– The council approved the reappointment of Tom Morris to the Alabama Municipal Electric Authority Election Committee.