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CITY OF CULLMAN, ALABAMA
CULLMAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 9TH, 2026 AT 7:00 O’CLOCK P.M.

I. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PRIOR MEETINGS
1. 02/23/2026

IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS: PETITIONS, REQUESTS, AND COMMUNICATIONS

1. Public comments for anyone not on the agenda limited to three minutes (groups must choose one representative).
a. Mike Pitts, Cullman Revenue Commissioner Candidate

2. A special event request from Tommy Tidwell of the Alabama Wildlife Federation to host the annual Wild Game Cook-Off fundraising event at Depot Park on April 9, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.

3. A special event request from Pastor Linus Klucarits for a Walk for Sacred Heart Church from St. Boniface Church in Hanceville to Sacred Heart Church on April 12, 2026, from noon until 4:00 p.m.

V. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS, AND OFFICERS
1. Council Member Place 1 – Chuck Shikle
a. Public Safety Committee Report.

2. Council Member Place 2 – David Moss
a. Tourism Committee Report.

3. Council Member Place 3 – Jason Willoughby
a. Public Works Committee Report.

4. Council Member Place 4 – Paul Schaffer
a. Utilities Committee Report.

5. Council Member Place 5 – Kim Hall
a. General Government Committee Report.

6. Mayor – Woody Jacobs
a. Mayor’s Report.

VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-16 to update Chapter 62 Zoning: Section 165 Reconstruction of damaged buildings or structures, which received a favorable recommendation from the Planning Commission.
Department: Building/Planning Commission
Committee Chair: Willoughby

2. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-18 to rezone property located at 2211 Second Avenue NW from R-1 Residential to B-3 Business District, which received a favorable recommendation from the Planning Commission.
Department: Building/Planning Commission
Committee Chair: Willoughby

3. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-20 update Chapter 62 Zoning: Section 32 Lots, yards and open spaces, which received a favorable recommendation from the Planning Commission.
Department: Building/Planning Commission
Committee Chair: Willoughby (sponsored)

4. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-21 update Chapter 62 Zoning: Section 163 Nonconforming Lots, which received a favorable recommendation from the Planning Commission.
Department: Building/Planning Commission
Committee Chair: Willoughby (sponsored)

5. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-23 to create a neighborhood enhancement program within the City of Cullman. Department: Building/Planning Commission
Committee Chair: Willoughby (sponsored)

6. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-28 establishing procedures for the sale of real property owned by the City.
Department: Administration
Committee Chair: Hall

7. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-29 to establish a process for a property owner located outside the city limits to request sanitary sewer service from the city.
Department: Administration/Sewer
Committee Chair: Hall/Schaffer

8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-30 to establish a process for a property owner located outside the city limits to request water service from the city.
Department: Administration/Water
Committee Chair: Hall/Schaffer

9. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-31 to adopt an official tree list for the City as recommended by the Tree Commission. Department: Administration
Committee Chair: Hall

10. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-32 to annex property owned by Joseph Culpepper located at County Road 1273 into the city limits of Cullman as AG-1 Agricultural District (PIN 4849).
Department: Building/Planning Commission
Committee Chair: Willoughby

VII. NEW BUSINESS
1.
First Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-33 to adopt regulations for the retail sale of hemp products within the City, which received a favorable recommendation from the Alcohol Review Committee.
Department: Alcohol Review Committee
Committee Chair: Shikle

2. First Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-34 to establish procedures for adopting the annual street and transportation infrastructure capital improvement plan for the City of Cullman.
Department: Street, Engineering
Committee Chair: Willoughby

3. Resolution No. 2026-76 to enter into the Solid Waste Management Plan for Cullman County.
Department: Sanitation
Committee Chair: Willoughby

4. Resolution No. 2026-77 to amend the position control and job descriptions for the City of Cullman to:
a. Approve eight job descriptions for the Sanitation Department.
b. Approve one job description for CEDA – Economic Development Manager.
Department: Sanitation, CEDA
Committee Chair: Willoughby, Hall

5. Resolution No. 2026-78 to enter into an agreement with First Step Pavement Management for professional services. Department: Street, Engineering
Committee Chair: Willoughby

6. Resolution No. 2026-79 to award the bid for landscaping and irrigation for the Lazy River at the Wildwater Waterpark to the lowest responsible bidder, Bright Landscapes, LLC, in the amount of $237,625.00.
Department: Parks and Recreation
Committee Chair: Moss

7. Board Appointments:
a. Appointment to the Library Board for a term expiring September 30, 2029.
Drew Green

b. Appointment to the Wellstone Board of Directors for a term expiring in 2032.
Cassie Sparks

c. Appointment to the Zoning Board of Adjustments for a term expiring February 14, 2029.
Ann Swayka, Supernumerary position

VIII. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REMARKS
1.
The next City Council Meeting will be on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.

IX. ADJOURN THE MEETING