Anniston, AL – On Febuary 4th, 2025, the Anniston City Council convened for a work session and city council meeting to address significant projects and updates impacting the community.
Work Session – The Anniston City Council work session on February 4, 2025, covered the following points:
- Fee Waiver Discussion: A discussion on potentially waiving the fee for the Anniston Meeting Center for the Calhoun County Commission’s employee breakfast scheduled for May 14, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
- Agenda Additions: A public hearing for an alcohol-acid application and housekeeping matters were added to the agenda.
- City Manager Updates: The City Manager provided updates, including a reminder about the upcoming meeting on February 18, 2025, and that the work session will begin at 5:00 p.m.
The session concluded with a note of appreciation for progress in transitioning materials into an open, accessible space.
City Council Meeting
The Anniston City Council meeting on February 4, 2025, included the following key points:
- Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance: Councilmember Harris introduced Pastor Chris Sparks, a former police officer, to lead the invocation. The pledge followed.
- Roll Call and Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the January 21, 2025 meeting were approved without issue.
- Agenda Adoption: The agenda was amended to include a public hearing on the alcohol license application for Cancun Cantina Grill LLC and was adopted unanimously.
- Public Hearing: The council held a public hearing on the Cancun Cantina Grill’s alcohol license application. Michael Perlton, the owner, and Daniel, the manager, spoke briefly, expressing their appreciation for the opportunity to operate in the city. No further public comments were made, and the hearing was closed.
- Consent Agenda: The council approved the demolition of 10 CDBG substandard structures, awarding the bids to various vendors totaling $61,937.50. Additionally, the motion to waive the fee for the Anniston Meeting Center to accommodate the employee breakfast for the Calhoun County Commission in May was approved.
- Council Comments: Several councilmembers shared brief comments, including gratitude for the short meeting and anticipation for the next meeting at the new city hall on Main Street, scheduled for February 18, 2025.
- Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned after a final call for any additional matters or public comments.
