Oxford City Council December 12, 2023

Oxford, AL – Oxford held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday December 12th, 2023.

• Call to Order
• Welcome/Invocation – Keith McCullough, Oxford First Baptist Church
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Approval of Minutes of November 28, 2023
• Old Business – None
• New Business
  • Presentation: City of Oxford Christmas Decorating Contest Awards Presentation:
    • The Oxford Arts Council was pleased to announce the winners in its 2023 Christmas Decorating Contest, a showcase of festive creativity within the community. The victors, recognized across diverse categories, have skillfully transformed their spaces into enchanting displays that embody the holiday spirit.The distinguished winners in their respective categories are:

      – Business: BR Williams Trucking (2339 Alabama 21)
      – Best Lighting: Adam and Katie Bailey (2064 Donna Drive)
      – Main Street: Oxford Senior Citizens Center (424 Main Street)
      – Most Beautiful: Anthony and Marilyn Roland (27 Pintail Point)
      – Most Christmas Spirit: Elaine Kirkland (235 Willow Cove Road)
      – Most Creative: John and Natalie Testrake (2225 Dale Court)
      – Most Traditional: Kim Thrower and Kyle Daugherty (101 Karian Court)
      – Most Artistic: Michael and Shelby Ray (5103 Red Oak)
      – Reason for the Season: Amy Ledbetter (51 Willow Cove Road)
      – Historic Oxford Award: Rick Roxlee (621 College Street)
      – Winter Wonderland: Michael and Gayle Tyler (169 April Lane)

      Alongside these impressive displays, special recognition is reserved for those receiving Lifetime Achievement Awards, acknowledging their enduring commitment to spreading holiday cheer:

      – Creekside Farms: (Off McIntosh)
      – Jimmy and Machelle Goss: (1514 Circle Drive)
      – Mike and Tonya Sargent:(175 Willow Cove Road)

      These lifetime achievement awards celebrate the sustained dedication of Creekside Farms, Jimmy and Machelle Goss, and Mike and Tonya Sargent, whose festive contributions have become integral to the community’s holiday traditions.

      The Oxford Arts Council extended its heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and expresses gratitude to everyone who participated in illuminating Oxford with the magic of Christmas. This annual contest not only brightens the town with festive joy but also nurtures a sense of community and shared celebration during this special time of the year.

  • Ordinance No. 2023- 31 – Ordinance annexing the property of Michael Roper, 711 County Line Road, Talladega County.

  • Ordinance No. 2023- 32 – Ordinance annexing the property of Dana Reid, 3115 Lindenwood Drive, Calhoun County.

  • Ordinance No. 2023- 33 – Ordinance annexing the property of Vivian and Alvin Harris, 3119 Lindenwood Drive, Calhoun County.

  • Ordinance No. 2023- 34 – Ordinance annexing the property of George and Linda Hill, 3099 Apple Valley Lane, Calhoun County.

  • Public Hearing – to consider a zoning request from Michael Roper to zone property located at 711 County Line Road as Residential 1 District (R-1)

  • Public Hearing – to consider a zoning request from Dana Reid to zone property located at 3115 Lindenwood Drive as Residential 1 District (R-1)

  • Public Hearing – to consider a zoning request from Vivian and Alvin Harris to zone property located at 3119 Lindenwood Drive as Residential 1 District (R-1)

  • Public Hearing – to consider a zoning request from George and Linda Hill to zone property located at 3099 Apple Valley Lane as Residential 1 District (R-1)

  • Public Hearing – to consider a zoning request from Meagan Jonathan Ent. (Glenn Ford) to rezone property located at 119 Hamric Drive from General Manufacturing District (M-2) to General Business District (GB)

  • Ordinance No. 2023- 35 – Ordinance zoning property located at 711 County Line Road as Residential 1 District (R-1)

  • Ordinance No. 2023- 36 – Ordinance zoning property located at 3115 Lindenwood Drive as Residential 1 District (R-1)

  • Ordinance No. 2023- 37 – Ordinance zoning property located at 3119 Lindenwood Drive as Residential 1 District (R-1)

  • Ordinance No. 2023- 38 – Ordinance zoning property located at 3099 Apple Valley Lane as Residential 1 District (R-1)

  • Ordinance No. 2023- 39 – Ordinance rezoning property located at 119 Hamric Drive from  General Manufacturing District (M-2) to General Business District (GB)

  • Ordinance No. 2023- 40 – Ordinance declaring real property surplus and authorizing its lease to BWL Properties, LLC.

  • Consent Agenda – Unanimously Approved
    • Resolution No. 2023 – 140 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Construction Agreement with the State of Alabama (ALDOT) for Industrial Access Road Improvements to include the widening and addition of a turn lane on CR-93 and extend existing industrial access road at Oxford West Industrial Park
    • Resolution No. 2023 – 141 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept the bid by Buster Miles Ford for three 2023 Ford Expedition XL 4×4 SSV in the total amount of $153,000.00.
    • Resolution No. 2023 – 142 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept the bid and enter into a contract with Home Team Pest Defense for pest control services at City facilities in the amount of $1,043.00 per month.
    • Resolution No. 2023 – 143 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the FY 2024 Budget and make an appropriation to the State of Alabama Firefighters Emergency Relief Fund in the total amount of $5,000.00.
    • Resolution No. 2023 – 144 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor execute an application for Appalachian Regional Commission fund assistance and committing $1,860,400.00 in both in-kind and local cash match for water and sewer infrastructure improvements to service the Oxford West Industrial Park.
• Public Comments
  • During public comments concerns over quarry concerns were addressed. There is a meeting scheduled in Oxford, but this is not a city issue as it follows under the State’s purview. Many residents have voiced their frustration, feeling blindsided by the project as they became aware of it just as the public comment period was drawing to a close. To address this, the public comment period has been extended to December 22, providing residents with additional time to share their thoughts and concerns. Comments can be submitted electronically here or by mail. A public hearing on the proposed permits for the quarry is scheduled for Tuesday, January 23, at 6 p.m. The event will take place at the Oxford Civic Center located at 401 McCullars Lane in Oxford. During this hearing, residents will have the opportunity to voice their concerns directly to ADEM officials.
• Set Public Hearings for December 19, 2023, to consider the following requests which were considered by the Oxford Planning Commission at their November 7, 2023 meeting:

  • Zoning request from Alvia Moore to zone property located at 2200 Peek Drive as Residential District (R-1)

  • Zoning request from Nora Becerra Nunez and Gerardo Mancillas to zone property located at 2114 Rose Avenue as Residential District (R-1)

  • Zoning request from Charles Forbes to zone property located at 1821 Airport Road as Residential District (R-1)

  • Zoning request from Steven Blohm to zone property located at 1709 Samantha Drive as Residential District (R-1)

  • Zoning request from Susan and Timothy Harryman to zone property located at 840 Oak Hill Road as Residential District (R-1)

• Motion to adjourn (next regular Council Meeting, January 9, 2024)