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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pelham public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Retiree healthcare benefits
A proposed ordinance would have the city pay 65% of the normal group rate premium for eligible retirees and drop the old monthly cap. It's only had a first reading so far.
King Valley Drive rezoning to townhouse (R-4)
L and L Property Enterprises wants land on King Valley Drive rezoned for townhomes. The council discussed it in work session ahead of a public hearing.
City Manager Administrative Leave
Pelham’s city manager is on administrative leave while officials investigate allegations raised by the suspended police chief. That means two top city leaders are off the job at once, leaving residents with a leadership vacuum and plenty of unanswered questions.
Trash service and recycling performance
A proposed adjustment to the monthly residential garbage and recycling rate would take effect January 1, 2027 — this shows up directly on every household's bill.
ReAMP Project (Former Oak Mountain Amphitheater)
The city has agreed with Kitzel Entertainment to host a spring fair April 9-19 on the city-owned property where the amphitheater once stood. After the city bought the site from Live Nation, multiple fair operators inquired; two RFP responses came in and one withdrew.
Siegel Select Business License Revocation
The city says the Highway 31 extended-stay motel has become an unlicensed apartment operation — 62% of guests stay over 180 days — and moved to revoke its license. Residents, including domestic violence survivors, testified that closure would leave them with nowhere to go. No decision was made tonight.