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Opelika council approves routine measures
OpelikaJun 16, 20262 min read
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The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including a downtown street closure for the Brewzle Bourbon Festival, a $39,012 vehicle purchase, a $78,405 lump-sum retirement payment, and a Verizon Wireless special use permit request.
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Residents saw several routine city actions approved in one vote. Those approvals included a street closure for the Brewzle Bourbon Festival on August 28 and 29, a new Ford Explorer purchase for $39,012, and a lump-sum payment of $78,405 to retirees. The council also accepted infrastructure for a subdivision phase and adopted a regional hazard mitigation plan.
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- Approved the consent agenda unanimously.
- Approved a downtown street closure for the Brewzle Bourbon Festival on 08-28-26 and 08-29-26.
- Approved a $39,012 purchase of one 2026 Ford Explorer.
- Approved a $78,405 lump-sum RSA payment to retirees.
- Approved acceptance of public infrastructure and utilities for Village at Waterford Phase 4A subdivision.
- Adopted the East Alabama Regional Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
- Approved a special use permit request by Verizon Wireless at 2404 Frederick Road.
- Introduced first reading of a zoning amendment for 3400 Block Birmingham Hwy, 18.34 acres, from R-4 to C-2, GC-P.
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Opelika City Council Regular Meeting
Jun 16, 2026, 6:00 PM300 Martin Luther King Blvd, Opelika, AL 36801completed
Agenda
- 1. A CALL TO ORDER
- 2. ROLL CALL
- 1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams, Todd RauchDecision: ROLL CALL
- 3. INVOCATION
- 1. Will Spivey from First Baptist Church of Opelika.Decision: INVOCATION
- 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 1. Boy Scout Troop 11.Decision: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 5. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
- 1. Motion to Adopt the CM Agenda for 06-16-26.Decision: ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
- 6. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
- 1. Minutes from the 06-02-26 council meeting.attachments=1Decision: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
- 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
- 8. MAYOR COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS
- 1. City's Financial Summary Report for May 2026.attachments=1Decision: MAYOR COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS
- 2. May 2026 Monthly Building Summary Report.attachments=1Decision: MAYOR COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS
- 3. Recognize OPD for Earning Accreditation from the Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police (AACOP).Decision: MAYOR COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS
- 4. Recognize Character Council Citizen of Excellent Character.Decision: MAYOR COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS
- 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS(Limit comments to 3 minutes or less)
- 1. Public Hearing - Amend Zoning Ordinance & Map: 3400 Block Birmingham Hwy, 18.34 Acres, from R-4 to C-2, GC-P.attachments=1Decision: PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 10. AGENDA-RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS(Limit comments to 3 minutes or less)
- 11. CONSENT AGENDA
- 1. General Business: Request Downtown Street Closure - Brewzle Bourbon Festival on 08-28 and 08-29-26.attachments=2Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
- 2. Resolution: Expense Reports from Various Departments.attachments=2Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
- 3. Resolution: Designate City Personal Property Surplus and Authorize Disposal.attachments=1Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
- 4. Resolution: Purchase - One (1) 2026 Ford Explorer - PLAN ($39,012).attachments=2Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
- 5. Resolution: Accept Public Infrastructure and Utilities of Village at Waterford Phase 4A Subdivision - ENG.attachments=1Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
- 6. Resolution: Adoption of the East Alabama Regional Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan - PW.attachments=1Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
- 7. Resolution: Approve Lump Sum RSA Payment to Retirees - HR ($78,405).attachments=2Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
- 8. Resolution: Request for Approval of a Special Use Permit by Verizon Wireless at 2404 Frederick Road.attachments=1Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
- 12. GENERAL BUSINESS
- 13. AWARDING OF BIDS
- 14. RESOLUTIONS
- 15. ORDINANCES
- 1. Amend Zoning Ordinance & Map: 3400 Block Birmingham Hwy, 18.34 Acres, from R-4 to C-2, GC-P - 1st Reading.attachments=2Decision: ORDINANCES
- 16. APPOINTMENTS
- 17. SECOND ROSTER OF PUBLIC COMMENTS(Limit comments to 3 minutes or less)
- 18. ADJOURN
- 1. Character Trait of the Month - Loyalty, a strong feeling of support or allegiance.Decision: ADJOURN
- 2. Motion to Adjourn.Decision: ADJOURN
Documents from this meeting
- Agendahttps://opelikaal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3540,plainText=false)
- Packethttps://opelikaal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3541,plainText=false)
- Agendahttps://opelikaal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3537,plainText=false)
- Packethttps://opelikaal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3539,plainText=false)
- Minuteshttps://opelikaal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3562,plainText=false)
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