Tag: Cullman City Council
Cullman council approves COVID-safe special needs Christmas celebration, Arnold St. RR...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved a request from Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST) Therapeutic Recreation Special...
More than crackers in that barrel: Council approves Cracker Barrel alcohol...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening helped the city’s Cracker Barrel restaurant take an unusual step by approving the franchise’s...
Cullman council passes nuisance ordinance, broadening definitions of nuisance and speeding...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday night passed a nuisance ordinance “to regulate grass and weed nuisances, abandoned and inoperable vehicles,...
Tree City: Cullman to pursue development of arboretum at Burrow property...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mayor Woody Jacobs on Monday evening presented a proclamation stating his intention to pursue the development of an arboretum at the...
City water, sewer rates coming down; new sanitation rates, nuisance ordinance...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening tackled a long agenda, including new water and sewer rates that will see minimum...
Cullman council approves tax abatement for new $5M distribution center, hears...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening, reduced to three members (President Pro Tem Johnny Cook, Clint Hollingsworth and David Moss)...
Cullman council passes $93.8M budget; City employees get 2.6% raise
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening passed a $93.8 million budget for fiscal year 2021, a 2.04% decrease from FY...
Cullman City Council hears from veterans about PTSD treatment
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening welcomed three area veterans and representatives of Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post...
Cullman City Council recognizes local world champion water sport athlete
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council opened its meeting Monday night by welcoming 9-year-old wakeboarding phenom Kane Ward who recently won his second...
Cullman council approves $24M tax abatement for new industrial project, awards...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved a 10-year tax abatement for a yet-unnamed industrial development project currently termed “Project...
(Updated) City recycling pickup to resume Monday, Aug. 17
Updated 8-11-20 at 7:25 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Councilman Johnny Cook announced at Monday’s city council meeting that the city’s recycling service is...
Cullman council lays out plan for fuel tax-funded street projects
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening adopted a transportation improvement plan for fiscal year 2021 based on anticipated funding from...
City of Cullman recycling service to resume soon
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening passed a resolution to purchase a heavy truck and trailer from Weil Wrecker Service...
Cullman council: Recycling service to resume soon; City finances better than...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening passed a resolution to purchase a heavy truck and trailer from Weil Wrecker Service...
New hotel, Cullman Regional Airport big topics at city council meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - A new hotel development and multiple projects at Cullman Regional Airport/Folsom Field received considerable attention at Monday evening’s Cullman City Council...
Cullman City Council approves tax abatement extension for REHAU, repaving plan...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening voted to extend a 10-year tax abatement granted to automotive component manufacturer REHAU last...
Cullman council awards 1st bids for Hwy. 157 widening, issues permit...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday night approved several requests for special event permits and also awarded the first bids for...
Cullman rolls out new reporting app; council moves forward on traffic...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening introduced a new online application called “Cullman Connect” that will help citizens get help...
Cullman City Council celebrates Craft Beer Week, talks downtown beautification
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council had a light agenda Monday evening, devoting much of its time to recognizing Craft Beer Week and...
Folsom: Rezoning public hearings postponed until restrictions relaxed
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Council President Jenny Folsom on Thursday said the council will not set public hearings on large rezoning requests until...
Cullman Council grants 10-year tax abatement to HomTex, accepts $7M state...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved an ordinance to accept a $7,110,000 loan from the State Revolving Fund via...
City of Cullman temporarily suspends recycling program
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Council Public Works committee chairman Johnny Cook announced at Monday’s council meeting that the City has temporarily suspended its...
Cullman Council approves west side arts district, $1.5m loan to HomTex...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved the creation of an arts district on Cullman’s west side, the boundaries of...
Cullman Council considering $1.5M loan to HomTex for expanded mask production
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council announced in an emergency meeting Monday afternoon that it will consider a $1.5 million loan to the...
Cullman Council, mayor issue orders limiting number of customers in retail...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Friday passed a resolution followed by an order from Mayor Woody Jacobs limiting the number of...
Cullman Council excludes essential city employees from FFCRA, approves temporary stipend
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved an emergency resolution that will exclude the city’s public safety and public works...
Cullman approves zoning ordinance, appoints parks director, declares state of emergency
Updated 3-17-20 8:02 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - In a packed agenda Monday evening, the Cullman City Council voted to approve a new zoning ordinance that...
Cullman council recognizes police achievements, considers new zoning ordinance
CULLMAN, Ala. - Officers from the Cullman Police Department (CPD) joined the Cullman City Council Monday evening, when the council recognized the achievements of...
Cullman council approves study for traffic light at Cherokee Ave./24th St....
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening passed a resolution to enter into a contract with Sain Associates for a traffic...
Cullman mayor, council president, city school board weigh in on proposed...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Debate has been fierce and rumors have swirled since a 1-cent tax proposed by the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE)...
Cullman council approves road construction for NAFCO, tax abatement for Royal...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening awarded a bid for construction of an access road from the North Alabama Fabricating...
Neighbor to neighbor: Cullman donates 33 air packs to county VFDs
CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday morning saw the Cullman County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments (CCAVFD) receive a gift from the City of Cullman and...
Cullman council hears details on Warehouse District Streetscape Project
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening voted to award a contract for streetscape improvements along First Avenue Northeast from Arnold...
Cullman council affirms continuation of ad valorem tax for schools, holds...
Updated 1-14-20 10:28 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening voted to affirm its pledge to continuing an existing 7.5 mil...
Cullman council aims to protect against cyber attacks
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening tackled a single-item agenda ahead of incoming storms, passing a resolution to contract Tyler...
Task Force requests council proclaim city ‘Human Trafficking-Free Zone’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening received a request from the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force for a proclamation...
Cullman Council passes 10-year tax abatement for Rusken Packaging; new water,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening granted a 10-year tax abatement extension to Rusken Packaging “of all state and local...
Shannon Calloway passes Wastewater Grade IV certification
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening recognized city wastewater operator Shannon J. Calloway for passing the Wastewater Grade IV certification...
Cullman City Council considers proposed west side arts and entertainment district
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening set a public hearing for Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 at 7 p.m. for an...
Cullman City Council talks Christmas
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening issued the permit for the city’s upcoming Christmas in Cullman Parade and Tree Lighting...
Cullman City Council moves forward on airport improvement project
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening voted to apply for airport improvement funding assistance from the Alabama Department of Transportation...
Cullman City Council gets earful about conditions on Katherine Street
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday sat down before an audience, composed mainly of residents from Katherine Street Northwest on the...
Cullman City Council votes to surplus athletic field by Nesmith Park...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council in a special called meeting Monday voted to surplus three small tracts of land which make up...
Cullman council adopts 2020 budget, says farewell to Nathan Anderson
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday night said goodbye to Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) Executive Director Nathan Anderson...
Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism bids farewell to Nathan Anderson
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) on Tuesday, Oct. 1 will bid a fond farewell to Nathan Anderson, the agency’s...
(Updated) Cullman City Council approves sale of civic center for $3.1M
Updated 9-10-19 at 11:45 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday night approved an ordinance allowing the sale of the Cullman Civic...
Proposed ordinance would see Cullman Civic Center sold; Desperation Church set...
CULLMAN, Ala. - At Monday evening’s Cullman City Council meeting, a last minute addition to the agenda became the big story as the council...
City signs off on access road project, recognizes local athletes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council put its official stamp of approval on the construction of an industrial access road between County Road...
Cullman council OKs 10-year tax abatement for REHAU expansion; $12.5M investment...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday night approved a 10-year abatement of “all state and local noneducational ad valorem taxes, all...
Arbor East residents swarm Cullman City Council meeting over fly problem
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, more than a dozen residents from the Arbor East subdivision near Cullman’s wastewater treatment plant on County Road...
Tim Scott Recreational Trail at Duck River Reservoir wins national award
CULLMAN, Ala. - During Monday evening’s Cullman City Council meeting, Mayor Woody Jacobs took time to recognize the Cullman Economic Development Agency and Cullman...
Cullman Parks and Rec cheerleaders honored for performances in national competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council took time to recognize the national-level achievement of three “Xtreme All Star” cheerleading teams...
Traffic light coming to Olive Street/Hwy. 31 intersection
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday night approved a maintenance agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) that will allow...
Cullman council honors police officers for promotions, years of service
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the Cullman Police Department (CPD) and Cullman City Council honored one of the city’s police officers for his...
Cullman council gets brief report on Rock the South, approves special...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday night had a light agenda, compared to recent past controversies over Rock the South (RTS)...
Cullman Council approves special events
CULLMAN, Ala. - “We have a big announcement with our competitive cheer teams winning the national championship for the league they compete in,” Cullman...
Cullman Police aviators commended for finding lost hikers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Police Department (CPD) aviation division pilots Captain Gene Bates and Officer Matt Dean on Monday evening received commendations during the...
Cullman City Council votes ‘No’ on controversial rezoning request
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening stunned residents in the neighborhood around Morningside Drive by agreeing with them, at least...
Cullman Hospitality Association calls for lodging tax to be removed from...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Hospitality Association, which represents the area’s hotels and motels, on Monday sent a letter to the Cullman Area Chamber...
Life-saving Cullman firefighters honored by Cullman City Council
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council recognized the skills and efforts of five Cullman Fire Rescue staffers credited with helping...
Cullman Council tables vote on disputed rezoning of Morningside Drive property
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council Monday night was scheduled to vote on a rezoning request that has been the subject of controversy...
Cullman Police officers promoted
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two Cullman Police officers were recognized at the Cullman City Council meeting Monday evening for receiving promotions.
Lt. Eugene Bates, a 21-year...
Cullman Council gets earful on rezoning of Morningside property, approves Rock...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council Monday night took up two of the more controversial topics it has faced in years: the proposed...
Cullman City Council: Rezoning hearing set for April 15; annual Spring...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council set a public hearing for April 15 for the rezoning of property located on...
Cullman council speaks on Lee County tornado; Cullman Art Park to...
Cullman resident Dan Miller, who also owns a farm near the proposed new site of Rock the South, came to voice his opposition to...
Cullman City Council honors Firefighter, EMT of the Year
Engineer Neville Franks, left, was named the Firefighter of the Year for 2018. Firefighter Joel Sims was named Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) of the...
Cullman Council sends zoning request back to planning commission; police officers...
Left to right: Police Chief Kenny Culpepper, Officer Matt Schlosser and Officer Tim Nalley listen as Councilman Andy Page reads proclamations honoring each officer...
More on Rock the South discussion from Cullman City Council meeting
For a second week, Rock the South producers Shane Quick and Nathan Baugh, third and second from right, met informally with local residents after...
Cullman City Council passes zoning ordinance modification, hears more about Rock...
For a second week, Rock the South producers Shane Quick and Nathan Baugh, third and second from right, met informally with local residents after...
Cullman City Council gets earful about Rock the South, zoning ordinance
Rock the South Founder Shane Quick (pictured), along with partner Nathan Baugh, came to explain plans for the festival’s new site and answer questions...
City swears in 5 fire engineers, OKs Nesmith Park grant application
Cullman Fire Rescue’s five new fire engineers, (hands raised, left to right) are Brandon Dawson, Wade Miller, Kelsey Taylor, Matt Wade and Jonathan Wilson....
City recognizes employees; Royal Technologies tax abatement adjusted
Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper, CPD Office Manager Debbie James and Cullman City Councilman Andy Page at Monday night’s Cullman City Council meeting (Christy Perry...
City awards contract for next phase of downtown street improvement
The Cullman City Council, seen on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018 (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council on Monday approved...
Cullman Council bids farewell to Garlan Gudger, welcomes David Moss
District Judge Rusty Turner swears in David Moss as the newest member of the Cullman City Council Monday evening. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman...
Cullman adopts vaping ordinance; police honored
Patrolman Kyle Foshee was recognized for his actions last month that led to the arrest of two suspects charged with numerous crimes across the...
Cullman council passes $102M FY 2019 budget; city prosecutor, engineer named
On Monday evening, the council got a special visit from 2018 Oktoberfest Burgermeister Ben Harrison (center). (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On...
Cullman City Council celebrates local people, causes, hears proposal for e-cigarette,...
Council President Jenny Folsom, right, presents Wallace State Director of Adult Education Cynthia Arrington a proclamation naming Sept. 23-29 Adult Literacy Week in Cullman....
Former Cullman City Councilman O.B. ‘Red’ Parris dies
Pictured are O.B. "Red" Parris, Marcus Clark, Jack Sides, John Knight, Buford Lowry and Donald E. Green
The City of Cullman sends condolences to the...
Cullman Council OKs rezoning requests near Rusken, Yutaka; Eva Road Bridge...
Mayor Woody Jacobs, right, listens as City Attorney Roy Williams explains Amendment 722 funding for Cullman's Technology Village. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN...
Cullman City Council delivers engineer’s report on troubled Heritage Village subdivision
Three residents of the Heritage Village subdivision wait to address the Cullman City Council Monday night. (W.C. for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday...
Gudger steps down; Jenny Folsom now Cullman City Council president
Garlan Gudger passes the gavel to Dr. Jenny Folsom at Monday night's Cullman City Council meeting. Alabama Senator-elect Gudger stepped down as president of...
Cullman City Council acts on Hwy. 157 expansion, Brunner Street improvement
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council voted to pursue grants to expand or complete two area improvement projects, along with numerous...
Cullman council approves special events, recognizes police officers
Officer Jack Springer shakes hands with Councilman Andy Page after being recognized for 50 years of service with the Cullman Police Department at this...
Busy meeting: Cullman names Technology Village director, approves deteriorated properties ordinance
Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer with the new Technology Village Director John Wessel (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman City...
Cullman council awards $376K bid to renovate Heritage Park soccer field;...
CP&R Executive Director Nathan Anderson’s family came with him to hear the good news and hang with council members Wednesday night. Left to right:...
New Eva Road bridge to be named Hugh P. Brindley Sr....
Members of Hugh P. Brindley Sr.’s family, shown here with members of the Cullman City Council, were on hand for the announcement that the...
Cullman council recognizes local champions, considers measure to deal with deteriorated...
Cullman Gymnastics and Cheer Academy’s Xtreme Allstars cheerleading team was recognized for a national championship and CGCA’s first undefeated competition season. (W.C. Mann for...
Cullman council gets earful from Heritage Village residents, honors retiring firefighter
Retiring firefighter Terry Gamble was commended by Councilman Andy Page and Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Brian Bradberry for 25 years of service before his...
City cuts ribbon on renovated playground at Carroll Acres Park
Dozens of kids came out to enjoy the new playground equipment at Carroll Acres Park on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. Several can be seen...
Construction of Academy Sports pushed to 2020; Cullman declares State of...
The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved the extension date for the beginning of the construction of Academy Sports and Outdoors to July...
AGCOR Steel move clears final hurdle; Cullman Council addresses storm damage
CEDA Director Dale Greer congratulates AGCOR’s Zac Smith after the passage of the 772 resolution. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - AGCOR Steel will remain in...
Cullman council moves forward on AGCOR Steel
Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett talks to the Cullman City Council about an incentive plan to re-locate AGCOR Steel to Good Hope. The plan...
City moves closer to more loft apartments; new traffic lights going...
Council President Pro Tem Jenny Folsom, Councilman Clint Hollingsworth and Mayor Woody Jacobs at Monday night's Cullman City Council meeting / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN -...
TRIBUNE EXCLUSIVE: Garlan Gudger, Jr. talks state senate run
Southern Accents owner and Cullman City Council President Garlan Gudger, Jr. is challenging incumbent Alabama Sen. Paul Bussman, R- Cullman for the Alabama District...
City of Cullman honors police, firefighters and CHS Theatre
Members of Cullman Fire Rescue were among those honored at Monday night’s Cullman City Council meeting. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - At its regular meeting...
Cullman extends tax abatement for Royal Technologies; recognizes police achievements; plans...
Officer Zach Latham receives his five-year service pin from Councilman Andy Page. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - At a busy meeting Monday evening, the Cullman...
Cullman Council announces Chief Reinhardt’s retirement; multiple annexations approved
Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Edward Reinhardt, Jr. will retire April 1. / Tribune File Photo
CULLMAN - On Tuesday evening, the Cullman City Council announced...
Cullman council commends police officers, paves way for fire station at...
The Cullman City Council on Monday, Dec. 18, 2017 recognized Cullman Police Department patrol officers Hunter Potts (L) and Tyler Jackson (R) for their...
County votes to join legal fight against opioid manufacturers, distributors
Updated 12-14-17 at 5:11 p.m.
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission on Thursday morning approved a resolution authorizing a Florida law firm to represent the...
