OXFORD, AL – The Oxford City Council moved forward on a series of zoning, property, and economic development items during its regular meeting on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, voting unanimously on all measures brought to a vote.
The meeting began with routine business, including the call to order, invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the November 25, 2025, meeting minutes.
Zoning Change on Alabama Highway 21
Following a public hearing, the council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-54, zoning property located along Alabama Highway 21 South, including 2320 Alabama Highway 21 S., as Institutional District (INST).
The ordinance passed on a 5–0 vote. Institutional zoning typically allows for uses such as schools, government facilities, churches, or similar public and quasi-public functions, though specific future uses were not detailed in the meeting summary.
Surplus Property on McPherson Street
The council also approved Ordinance No. 2025-55, declaring real property located at 800 McPherson Street as surplus and authorizing its sale.
That measure also passed 5–0, allowing the city to move forward with disposing of the property in accordance with applicable procedures.
Condemnation of Two Structures
Three separate public hearings were scheduled to receive comments regarding condemnation notices and the condition of various properties.
After those hearings, the council voted unanimously as part of the consent agenda to condemn two structures:
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Resolution No. 2025-112 – Condemning the structure located at 1750 E. Hamric Drive.
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Resolution No. 2025-113 – Condemning the structure located at 1027 Luttrell Street.
These actions allow the city to move ahead with enforcement and potential removal of the structures deemed unsafe or non-compliant.
Municipal Liens Approved on Multiple Properties
The council also authorized a series of municipal liens in the amount of $184.00 each, likely reflecting costs the city incurred related to property maintenance or code enforcement. The following resolutions were approved as part of the consent agenda:
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Resolution No. 2025-114 – 103 Alexandria Drive – $184.00
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Resolution No. 2025-115 – 107 Alexandria Drive – $184.00
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Resolution No. 2025-116 – 113 Alexandria Drive – $184.00
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Resolution No. 2025-117 – 132 Alexandria Drive – $184.00
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Resolution No. 2025-118 – 233 Alexandria Drive – $184.00
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Resolution No. 2025-119 – 225 E. Oak Street – $184.00
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Resolution No. 2025-120 – 218 McKibbon Street – $184.00
Each lien resolution was included in the consent agenda and adopted on a 5–0 vote.
Tax Abatement Agreements for Associated MetalCast
In economic development matters, the council approved tax abatement agreements with Associated MetalCast, LLCaffecting two counties:
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Resolution No. 2025-121 – Tax abatement agreement for Associated MetalCast, LLC, Talladega County.
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Resolution No. 2025-122 – Tax abatement agreement for Associated MetalCast, LLC, Calhoun County.
Both measures passed as part of the consent agenda by a 5–0 vote, signaling continued support for industrial and manufacturing investment in the region. Specific terms of the abatements were not detailed in the summary of actions.
Cider Ridge Golf Club Lease Extension
The council also approved Resolution No. 2025-125, authorizing a five-year lease extension for Cider Ridge Golf Club.
This resolution was included in the consent agenda and passed 5–0, allowing operations at the municipally owned course to continue under the extended lease arrangement.
Civil Service Board Local Bill Request on Agenda
The agenda also listed Resolution No. 2025-123, described as a resolution requesting the local legislative delegation to sponsor, introduce, and support a local bill during the next legislative session to dissolve the Civil Service Board. The provided meeting summary did not specify any final action taken on this item.
Next Meeting
The meeting concluded with council comments, the mayor’s comments, and time for visitors, followed by adjournment.
The next regular Oxford City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers.
