Pelham council adopts meeting schedule, passes budget adjustment and several licenses; annexation and rezoning return for later votes

The Pelham City Council on July 9 approved a package of routine and policy items, adopted a meeting‑schedule ordinance and advanced two land‑use actions to future consideration.

Meeting schedule and ordinances: Council adopted Ordinance No. 399‑08 to revert to the council’s prior Monday‑only meeting schedule (work sessions will continue to set agendas). The motion passed by roll call vote with all members recorded in favor.

Zoning and annexation readings: The council adopted Ordinance No. 135‑269 (an amendment to zoning district boundaries for property off State Park Road for applicant Harris Doyle Homes) at tonight’s meeting following a roll‑call vote recorded as unanimous. The council also read Ordinance No. 135‑270 (rezoning of property at County Road 52 and Racquet Club Parkway for Kwik Trip) for the first time and will consider final action at a later meeting. Separately, Ordinance No. 530, an annexation petition for roughly 18 acres at 5025 County Road 11 submitted by property owners Brian Ellison and Cindy Greer, was read for the first time; the clerk confirmed the property is served by city water and police and fire chiefs reported no service concerns.

Budget and project actions: Council approved Resolution 2026‑07‑09‑10 to authorize a budget adjustment for the utility relocation phase of the Highway 261 widening project, a multi‑jurisdictional $40 million undertaking shared by Shelby County, Hoover, Helena and Pelham. The city manager said Pelham’s betterment portion for PVC replacement during that work is $350,171.43 and the resolution passed unanimously.

Licenses: The council voted to approve an ABC license for Pita Hut Inc., operating in Pelham as Joseph’s Table, after a motion carried unanimously. Council also denied an ABC application by Encore Franchises LLC (Gallop’s Liquors) for a specialty retailer of consumable hemp products.

Procedure and next steps: Several items (the Kwik Trip rezoning and the annexation ordinance) were presented as first readings and will return for final council action on a later agenda. The city posted available ordinance texts and related materials at Pelham City Hall and on pelhamalabama.gov.

Why it matters: The Highway 261 budget adjustment ties Pelham into a regional transportation improvement and includes a measurable local investment. The rezoning and annexation readings could change city boundaries and land‑use patterns if adopted; licensing decisions affect local retail and hospitality services.

What to watch for: the council's next meetings when second readings or final votes may be scheduled.