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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pelham public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
APLS-recommended changes to library policies
State library staff have recommended changes to how Pelham's library builds its collection and decides where materials are shelved. These policies shape what books the library buys and how they're organized and accessed.
Racquet Club elevator modernization
A Pelham High School student says the Tennis Center locker room needs work and may not be up to Pelham standards. City staff will check with the Tennis Center about the building's interior.
Advisory board leadership transition and term limits
The board's president resigned over a possible conflict of interest with the Park and Recreation Foundation, and new officers were elected. Members also revisited the two-term limit and staggered appointments.
Pelham Senior Center Bus
The senior center's van died, so the mayor made an emergency purchase of a replacement bus, which the council affirmed and moved into the FY2026 budget.
Blueberry Hill Trailhead and Trails
The FY2027 budget funds a trailhead, restrooms, pavilion, and mountain-bike trails on the city-owned Blueberry Hill property, aimed at boosting the Huntley Parkway area and tying into the Oak Mountain mountain biking scene.
State grants for library and Parks & Recreation
Senator April Weaver secured $10,000 for Pelham Public Library reading programs, and Representative Kenneth Paschal brought a community service grant for Parks & Rec events like Music in the Park.