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CULLMAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30th, 2025 at 7:00 P.M.
LUCILLE N. GALIN AUDITORIUM

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. ROLL CALL

IV. READING OF MINUTES from October 13, 2025.

V. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO AGENDA

VI. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
1. Public Safety (Fire, Police, etc.) – Council Member Brad Smith
2. Utilities (Water, Sewer, etc.) – Council Member David Moss
3. Public Works (Street, Sanitation, etc.) – Council Member Johnny Cook
4. Tourism (Parks & Recreation, Airport, etc.) – Council Member Clint Hollingsworth
5. General Government (Finance, Economic Development, etc.) – Council Member Jenny Folsom

VII. REPORT FROM THE MAYOR

VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Barry Slatton, Tree Commission Chairman, presenting lists of trees that are recommended based on shade, appearance, color and hardiness, as well as a list of trees that are not recommended.

IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS

X. REQUESTS, PETITIONS, APPLICATIONS, APPEALS AND OTHER
1. A special event request from Tanya Carter of the Warehouse District to host the Christmas Open House on 1st Avenue NE on November 8, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

2. A special event request from Christy Turner of Cullman City Parks and Recreation to host the annual Christkindlmarkt beginning on November 20 and ending December 23.

3. A special event request from Christy Turner of Cullman City Parks and Recreation to host the annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting on November 21.

4. A request from Outback Steakhouse located at 727 2nd Avenue NW for a restaurant alcohol license, which received a favorable recommendation from the Alcohol Review Committee.

XI. RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDERS AND OTHER

1. Resolution No. 2026-14 to extend sincere gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to Roy W. Williams, Jr. for his outstanding service, loyalty, and contributions to the City of Cullman.

2. Resolution No. 2026-15 to enter into an agreement with Volkert, Inc. to perform an intersection traffic study on Main Avenue SW at Heritage Park.

3. Resolution No. 2026-16 to enter into an agreement with St. John & Associates for engineering services on the streetscape improvements along 3rd Avenue SW and 5th Street SW.

4. Resolution No. 2025-17 to approve change orders 28, 35, and 36 for additional trim work and to install additional access control boxes at the OmniPlex Civic Center, which will not increase the contract amount due to allowances.

5. Resolution No. 2026-18 to enter into an agreement (one year) with Samsara for tracking and monitoring devices for the Police Department in the amount not to exceed $16,807.45 (Sourcewell#102924-SAM).

6. Resolution No. 2026-19 to enter into an agreement (one year) with Samsara for tracking and monitoring devices for the Water Department in the amount not to exceed $24,500.00 (Sourcewell#102924-SAM).

7. Resolution No. 2026-20 to enter into an agreement (three years) with Samsara for tracking and monitoring devices for all other City Departments in the amount not to exceed $276,573.76 (Sourcewell#102924-SAM).

8. Resolution No. 2026-21 to enter into an agreement with Alpha Communications, Inc. for the installation of the Samsara devices in the amount not to exceed $23,300.00.

9. Resolution No. 2026-22 to apply for E911 grant to reimburse training expenses for the Communications department.

10. Resolution No. 2026-23 to enter into an agreement with AT&T for increased fiber internet and bandwidth services.

11. Resolution No. 2026-24 to enter into an agreement with Volkert, Inc. for the preparation of fiscal year 2026 Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program application (ATRIP), not to exceed $4,500.00.

12. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-01 to surplus property owned by the city, which is not needed for public or municipal purposes.

13. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-02 to surplus a utility easement located at 5411 Alabama Highway 157 NW (Chick Fil A), which is not needed for public or municipal purposes.

14. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-03 to annex the Hope property located at 1789 County Road 1339 as R-1 Residential District, which received a favorable recommendation from the Planning Commission.

15. Board Appointments:

16. Resolution No. 2026-25 to enter into an agreement with Lathan Associates for professional services in the amount not to exceed $91,250.00.