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Assistant City Manager Justin told the council the neighborhood contains 72 homes and that about 37 of those homes are served by the lift station. He said the city would need to take the lift station by deed, perform rehabilitation work, and assess costs to properties “commiserate with this work” based on the benefit received. Justin told the council the estimated total cost of repairs is $180,000 to $200,000 and described statutorily required notification steps (certified mail, newspaper advertisement and a posted resolution) before the hearing.

After the assistant city manager opened the floor for owners to speak in objection, no one came forward. Justin said the statute requires the council to hear objections and that, if no objections are raised, the council will consider the request at a subsequent meeting. Resident Darryl Tino asked whether another public hearing would be held; staff confirmed there will be “one more public hearing” and that the council would vote on the request at the next meeting if no objections are raised.

The council did not take final action at the Aug. 18 meeting. The assistant city manager said the council will consider the special-assessment request at the next meeting after the second hearing and that the current council remains in place through November, meaning the vote would be by the existing council if held as scheduled. No cost-allocation schedule or exact assessment amounts were presented; staff said individual assessments would vary depending on the benefit the lift station serves to each home.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting - August 18, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Pelham City Council recessed its Aug. 18 meeting to hold a public hearing on a special-assessment request from the Eagle Cove Homeowners Association to deed the subdivision’s sewer lift station to the city, repair it, and assess the neighborhood for the work.","taxTitle","Pelham City, Shelby County, Alabama","taxId",56435,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6482845,"Pelham unveils design options, plans RFQ for redevelopment of Oak Mountain amphitheater site",826,907000,1733000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5753536-7358dc38cf23566d49f4b8b893a2f82f&start=907&end=1733","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5753536-7358dc38cf23566d49f4b8b893a2f82f/thumbnail_907000.jpg","/articles/6482845/Pelham-City/Shelby-County/Alabama/Pelham-unveils-design-options-plans-RFQ-for-redevelopment-of-Oak-Mountain-amphitheater-site","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6482845-95126aa547a952db022a2e8f52f85fd8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170343&Signature=RW2Ot1f2Kz5IK1DhujqyVb0qMJyroxzuyMzbeehNZ5QMLX6UKFelmC26R5niMJ6pmVgfwt45M1D8wK1JoZ5EuRTQ-pCQZDDFjI96H1cBHkVybN7gJPn8wlXzJEdtnutySI-Xu3byDvEjf6vOxgXChzyv7TWseTtIfda0bHdQ5Dq510kL6Ff3U5Rtn8aida0IKRIam8AwehqbNQi5ZSCBil0OAPycLob0ycVZpJ2qc7ZQWKPuc9oL8VqXGroZHJwEnEHQyxFoKrkkRkY3m8qaq2M2UC7gshJp4Lo-COjmfAum1j7mbZ6V0GCxpeE1xTZlHT4a2ux3Ct7vFoaHKlefWg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A consultant presented three “what if” site-plan scenarios and watercolor renderings to the Pelham City Council on Aug. 18, summarizing public input gathered during a recent community design charrette for the former Oak Mountain Amphitheater property.

The consultant said the public engagement included two events in one week that drew “over 120 different attendees,” and that outreach reached local, regional and statewide stakeholders including Oak Mountain State Park, potential developers and business operators. He said common themes from participants included walkability, art and entertainment uses, connectivity to the Civic Complex and Greenway Trail, embracing creek and outdoor recreation amenities, and the need for additional parking to serve both the civic complex and the redevelopment.

The presentation showed three concepts — higher-density, medium-density and an expanded-visibility scheme — all organized around a pedestrian-focused village center with a civic green, a small community stage, one-to-three‑story buildings for restaurants and retail, and potential placeholders for uses such as a hotel, office or hospitality. The consultant emphasized the renderings are illustrative, not final: “When we show this, it is by no means locked in. We are trying to show a variety of potential uses and layouts to help the city create interest with developers and get them to the table.”

On next steps, the consultant said the city plans to issue an RFQ (request for qualifications) for a master developer and expects to have a draft ready in September; he added that 52 Inc. will assist with the RFQ. Council members praised the high turnout and the breadth of ideas submitted through the engagement process.

The presentation also highlighted ideas for gateway signage near Interstate 65 and State Park Road, a pedestrian connection over Bishop Creek that would extend the greenway trail through the site, and placemaking strategies intended to create “something uniquely Pelham.” No formal land-use changes were proposed or voted on during the meeting. The city will bring the RFQ draft forward for council review before distribution.","City presentation summarizes community charrette for the former Oak Mountain Amphitheater site, shows three walkable village scenarios, and says an RFQ for a master developer will be drafted in September with 52 Inc. assisting.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6482830,"Council holds first reading and public hearing on rezoning near Ridge Drive; applicant says intent is residential use",82,2375000,2457000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5753536-7358dc38cf23566d49f4b8b893a2f82f&start=2375&end=2457","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5753536-7358dc38cf23566d49f4b8b893a2f82f/thumbnail_2375000.jpg","/articles/6482830/Pelham-City/Shelby-County/Alabama/Council-holds-first-reading-and-public-hearing-on-rezoning-near-Ridge-Drive-applicant-says-intent-is-residential-use","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6482830-dade7cc14c1e42cd7e83faa5570d799e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170343&Signature=A0Ns~akt2iftphKmj8hL9N6Sp5F7y2145Df3Q4cMnCzxfYul-KQBc4Cp4g6UMZe1S8DQyQnluYiAf1yOEz00Yl880B6kGMqNr3qj-LK40yA7uXykNnSY-UW1X5AgtGOtYpbYzNGCilNbjVKGJINnLwL~kaNJoAsV5ALgJpqNKM6cWnXfCjABDb-PgmKL-4Uw4ePV8lLmeZedLf7hgwN6h-H4xQd8-wJisK~qfKrJXfmrxfjshTud3hO9REtyJckprTs21zyzpSlON4Z0bNK4Eouo1o7Mj-4P9gABdDY2GemFG~vqu0PShSA-hb8d6AxOiVPHztndyCa3R2i8BoJ0mg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pelham City Council held a first reading and public hearing Aug. 18 on Ordinance 135268, which would rezone a 5.22-acre parcel near Ridge Drive from B-2 (general business district) to R-1A (single-family residential). The applicant and owner listed on the ordinance is Dave Gamble.

During the public hearing, Dave Gamble said he purchased the parcel with the intent to convert it to a residence for himself and two grandchildren and described site constraints that make business development difficult: “Anybody familiar with a piece of land would probably understand why a business use would be, a stretch. It's on the side of a mountain. There is room to put in residential, but not a lot.” He said the proposed house would be tucked into the trees and would require a driveway cut from Range Bridal.

The council invited speakers in favor and in opposition. Daniel Luck and other public-comment speakers addressed separate matters. No members of the public spoke in opposition to the rezoning request during the hearing; the public hearing was closed and the item remains at first reading. The ordinance text included parcel identification (Parcel ID 13-1-12-4-000-001-015) and stated the ordinance would be effective upon passage and publication or posting as required by law.

No council vote on rezoning occurred at this meeting beyond the first reading; the council will follow its normal ordinance process (additional readings or votes as required) before the rezoning becomes effective if approved.","The council conducted the first reading and a public hearing for Ordinance 135268 to rezone a 5.22-acre parcel near Ridge Drive from B-2 (general business) to R-1A (single-family). Applicant Dave Gamble spoke in favor; no speakers opposed at the hearing.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6482834,"Council adopts ordinance granting MCI Metro Access transmission use in Pelham right-of-way",50,2583000,2633000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5753536-7358dc38cf23566d49f4b8b893a2f82f&start=2583&end=2633","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5753536-7358dc38cf23566d49f4b8b893a2f82f/thumbnail_2583000.jpg","/articles/6482834/Pelham-City/Shelby-County/Alabama/Council-adopts-ordinance-granting-MCI-Metro-Access-transmission-use-in-Pelham-right-of-way","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6482834-075d71761b229792f8192d4e78e5d862/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170343&Signature=VaySGC8cQ02b1xDoyuEuU~SP3~nWWj~XwtRLg0QIDGTnZs8esTl9TOxD0vpcinEsnlypDhZcU-yP6f6Wk40-~tQN28CrLhTpPKWrg61TqXGwkQiZ32Ph~cMnQzh-ET1YvmoOiwz6mgAeskhBaS4p49qazej31Fbbm9fSWko~otNwP8OzSPv7e9H7k-B4m82H77yrABqNb~mkGpwVUawKB65B7y0GgDGxD3IHTh9k-B4AJuL7OlhrvtaKHcuqPFWGLG9dX7l4nVMH6X-yURP7rXYR8GL2kDQnFnOgq6HvS1sBXcoGYAxj3Kex6RvgKfZLKutVG~MhQR-Qfu9~nVQ4iQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pelham City Council voted unanimously Aug. 18 to adopt Ordinance 525, authorizing a nonexclusive right-of-way agreement with MCI Metro Access Transmission Services LLC to construct and maintain a fiber-based communications system within certain public rights of way in Pelham.

The ordinance (first reading: Aug. 4) was moved and seconded during the Aug. 18 meeting; the council then conducted a roll-call vote. Council President Mercer, Council member Quorum, Council member Leverett, Council member Walsh and Council member Harris each answered “yes” when called, and the mayor announced the ordinance had passed unanimously.

The ordinance grants the company a nonexclusive easement to install fiber infrastructure under terms described in the agreement included with the ordinance packet. No council member raised amendments or requested additional conditions during the discussion. The council did not detail implementation dates or city oversight steps during the public portion of the meeting; those details are contained in the agreement on file with the city.","Pelham City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 525, granting MCI Metro Access Transmission Services LLC a nonexclusive right to construct and maintain fiber communications in city right-of-way.","actionData","errors"]

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