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CITY OF CULLMAN, ALABAMA
CULLMAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 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. 01/26/2026
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).
Greg Brown to speak regarding traffic on Bolte Road.
2. A request from Prem Deep Corporation, dba Harry’s #58 located at 2100 Main Ave SW for a “beer off-premises” alcohol license, which received a favorable recommendation from the Alcohol Review Committee.
3. A request from Sipsey Vineyard and Winery, LLC, dba Sipsey Wines located at 112 Clark Street NE for an “off-site tasting room” alcohol license, which received a favorable recommendation from the Alcohol Review Committee.
V. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS, AND OFFICERS
1. Council Member Place 1 – Chuck Shikle
a. Public Safety Committee Report.
b. Recognize Police Officer Bryan Medlock for receiving the Daily Giving Hero of the Year award.
c. Recognize Fire Lieutenant Matt Laminack for receiving the Firefighter of the Year award from the VFW Post 2214.
d. Recognize Heather Griffith, Records Clerk, who received her Bachelor of Science in Business Management.
e. Recognize the Cullman Police Department for receiving AACOP Accreditation.
2. Council Member Place 2 – David Moss
a. Tourism Committee Report.
b. Recognize Matt Livengood, General Manager and PGA Pro at Terri Pines, for being named Alabama – NW Florida PGA Merchandiser of the Year.
c. Recognize Taylor Yarbrough, Aquatics Manager, for receiving her American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer (LGIT) certification.
d. Monthly report from CPRST Executive Director Nathan Anderson.
3. Council Member Place 3 – Jason Willoughby
a. Public Works Committee Report.
b. Thank our Congressman Mr. Robert Aderholt for securing $13,500,000 in recently passed Appropriations Bill for the US Highway 278 St. Bernard Bridge Replacement and Supporting Infrastructure Project.
4. Council Member Place 4 – Paul Schaffer
a. Utilities Committee Report.
b. Retirement Recognition of Donnie Bryant from the Wastewater Treatment Plant for his 16 years of service.
5. Council Member Place 5 – Kim Hall
a. General Government Committee Report.
b. Economic Development.
c. Municipal Court.
d. Human Resources.
6. Mayor – Woody Jacobs
a. Appointment to the Planning Commission.
b. Proclamation declaring February 2026 as American Heart Month
c. Proclamation declaring February 6th, 2026 as National Wear Red Day.
d. Renovations to the Hubert Richter Memorial Chapel are underway.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-24 update Chapter 10-363 Authority of Building Department; Duties.
Department: Building/Planning Commission
Committee Chair: Willoughby (sponsored)
2. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-25 to vacate and surplus properties on County Road 1466 (portions of PIN 6648, 6915, 9003, and 77318) not needed for any public or municipal purpose for their fair market values.
Department: Administration
Committee Chair: Hall
VII. NEW BUSINESS
3. Resolution No. 2026-67 to award bid a 4WD SUV for the Economic Development Agency to Bill Smith Buick GMC, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $74,115.50.
Department: Economic Development
Committee Chair: Hall
4. Resolution No. 2026-68 to enter into a contract with JMCM Consulting for the Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) for grant writing and administration services for the Fire Department.
Department: Fire Department
Committee Chair: Shikle
5. Resolution No. 2026-69 to enter into a contract with Sain and Associates for traffic engineering services for a traffic signal design at King Edward Street and 3rd Avenue SE.
Department: Engineering & Traffic
Committee Chair: Willoughby
6. Resolution No. 2026-70 to accept the Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $500,000 to implement the Neighborhood Improvement Project on Logan Street SW, 6th Street SW, and Austin Avenue SW, and providing the matching funds of $288,767.75.
Departments: Engineering & Utilities
Committee Chairs: Willoughby & Schaffer
7. Resolution No. 2026-71 to enter into a contract with Community Consultants to administer the CDBG Neighborhood Improvement Project on Logan Street SW, 6th Street SW, and Austin Avenue SW.
Departments: Engineering & Utilities
Committee Chairs: Willoughby & Schaffer
8. Resolution No. 2026-72 to enter into a contract with St. John and Associates for engineering services related to the CDBG Neighborhood Improvement Project on Logan Street SW, 6th Street SW, and Austin Avenue SW.
Departments: Engineering & Utilities
Committee Chairs: Willoughby & Schaffer
9. Resolution No. 2026-73 to authorize the mayor to submit an amendment request to ADECA on the County Road 222 project.
Department: Engineering & Street
Committee Chair: Willoughby
10. Resolution No. 2026-74 to apply for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant to extend the sanitary sewer system to R.E. Garrison Trucking Company.
Department: Sewer
Committee Chair: Schaffer
11. First Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-27 to regulate the installation and operation of public electric vehicle charging stations within the City of Cullman.
Department: Fire Department
Committee Chair: Shikle
12. Board Appointments
a. Appointment to the Downtown Design Review Board for a term expiring January 22, 2030.
b. Appointment to the Downtown Design Review Board for a term expiring January 22, 2030.
VIII. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REMARKS
1. The next Cullman City Council Meeting will be on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
IX. ADJOURN THE MEETING