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Opelika City Council Regular Meeting — March 3, 2026: Consent approvals; infrastructure bids; OPD vehicle and software purchases

OpelikaMar 3, 20262 min read

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Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM and adjourned at 6:28 PM. Council unanimously adopted the agenda and approved prior minutes. The consent agenda—with approvals for temporary street closures, community events, the 2026 city‑wide asphalt paving project, a traffic signal installation, multiple departmental resolutions, two major purchases (a 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe for OPD and Verkada software for IT), and a $60,000 special appropriation to the Lee County Court Referral Program—was approved by unanimous consent. Two ordinances were introduced on first reading (annexation of 4.6 acres at 223 Lee Road 799; declaring 601 Avenue A surplus for conveyance). Two board appointments were confirmed. Mayor recognitions included the Opelika High School boys basketball team and a proclamation for Blood Clot Awareness Month. Public comments raised local concerns about pond safety, blighted properties, cemetery preservation, and interest in a walking trail at Covington Recreation Center.

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Adopted the March 3, 2026 meeting agenda and approved minutes from 02-17-26 and 02-24-26.
Approved consent agenda by unanimous consent, including: temporary street closure for N 8th Street event (05-16-26) and Collinwood Christmas Luminaries (12-11-26).
Approved 2026 City‑Wide Asphalt Paving Project (ENG) and traffic signal installation at 2nd Avenue & N 3rd Street (ENG).
Approved departmental expense reports and designated city personal property as surplus with authorization for disposal.
Authorized purchase of one 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD Z71 for the Opelika Police Department ($67,762.40).
Authorized purchase of Verkada software from CDW‑G for IT ($87,627.63).
Approved special appropriation of $60,000 to the Lee County Court Referral Program.
Reappointed Brent Poteet to the Property Maintenance Board of Appeals (term to 03-16-2029) and appointed Cody Traffanstedt to the Medical Clinic Board (term to 03-02-2031).
Introduced on first reading: annexation petition by Janie Powers and John Morgan (4.6 acres at 223 Lee Road 799) and ordinance to declare 601 Avenue A surplus and approve conveyance.
Recognized Opelika High School Boys Basketball Team and issued a proclamation for Blood Clot Awareness Month.
Heard public comments requesting pond safety measures on 1st Ave, attention to blighted houses, preservation assistance for Hodge Cemetery, and inquiry about a walking trail at Covington Recreation Center.

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