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CITY OF CULLMAN, ALABAMA
CULLMAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27TH, 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. 01/12/2026
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).
2. A special event request from Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce to hold a Mardi Gras parade along 3rd Ave SW, 4th Street SW to 6th Ave SW beginning at 1:00p.m. on February 14, 2026.
3. A special event request from Zachary Jones to hold free speech demonstrations on the sidewalks around the Courthouse beginning on January 27, 2026, and ending on February 28, 2026.
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.
b. Monthly Financial Report
c. Recognize our Magistrate Jenny Perkins who received her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.
d. Since 2021, the Municipal Court has assisted 234 people who have participated in our Pre-Trial Diversion program with a success rate of 97%, which allows first time offenders to have their charges dismissed from their record after completion of the program.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-22 to rezone property located at 1803 Beech Ave SE from M-1 Manufacturing to B-3 Business District, which received a favorable recommendation from the Planning Commission.
Department: Building/Planning Commission
Committee Chair: Willoughby
VII. NEW BUSINESS
1. Resolution No. 2026-61 to award bid for one or more 4WD regular cab trucks to Long Lewis Automotive, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $37,206.50.
Department: Right of Way
Committee Chair: Willoughby
2. Resolution No. 2026-62 to award bid for the 24th Street SW water line extension project to Willoughby Contracting, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $1,233,535.00.
Department: Water
Committee Chair: Schaffer
3. Resolution No. 2026-63 to reject Change Order No. 28 for Jim Cooper Construction Company, Inc. on the Omniplex, which will not change the amount of the contract.
Department: CPRST
Committee Chair: Moss
4. Resolution No. 2026-64 to approve Change Order No. 1 for Synagro-WWT, Inc. on the WWTP Anaerobic Digester Maintenance project, which will increase the amount of the contract by $293,865.05.
Department: WWTP
Committee Chair: Schaffer
5. Resolution No. 2026-65 to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with DDB Capital, LLC, for the development of a subdivision located on County Road 1466.
Department: Building/Planning Commission
Committee Chair: Willoughby
6. Resolution No. 2026-66 to enter into a contract with Alan Dale Greer for professional services including but not limited to communications and government affairs.
Department: Administration
Committee Chair: Hall
7. First Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-24 update Chapter 10-363 Authority of Building Department; Duties.
Department: Building/Planning Commission
Committee Chair: Willoughby (sponsored)
8. First Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-25 to vacate and surplus properties (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
9. First Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-26 to annex property (52.66 acres; PIN 200273) owned by Brock Miracle Egg, LLC, located on County Road 1466 as R-3 Residential District.
Department: Building/Planning Commission
Committee Chair: Willoughby
10. Board Appointments
a. Appointment to the Alcohol Review Committee for a term expiring January 1, 2029.
b. Appointment to the Alcohol Review Committee for a term expiring January 1, 2029.
c. Appointment to the Zoning Board of Adjustments for a term expiring February 14, 2029.
d. Appointment to the Zoning Board of Adjustments for a term expiring February 14, 2029.
e. Appointment to the Zoning Board of Adjustments for a term expiring February 14, 2029.
f. Appointment to the Zoning Board of Adjustments for a term expiring February 14, 2027.
g. Appointment to the Tree Commission for a term expiring November 9, 2028.
h. Appointment to the Tree Commission for a term expiring November 9, 2027.
i. Appointment to the Personnel Board for a term expiring July 12, 2031
11. Executive Session request from Michelle Bates, Director of Human Resources.
VIII. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REMARKS
1. St. Paul’s Lutheran School has an upcoming event “Getting to know St. Paul’s” Open House on February 5th, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
2. The next City Council Meeting will be on Monday, February 9, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
IX. ADJOURN THE MEETING