The Foley City Council will meet on Aug. 21 in a joint work/regular session at 4 p.m. in council chambers at city hall.

The council will consider authorizing additional funds for a street department project to clean out a stream west of River Trace Subdivision. The council agreed to pay GreenCo $262,940 to remove debris and sentiment, but during the course of the project, a large blockage was found downstream, hampering the original efforts. This will be called phase two of the project and the street department is asking for $306,875 to clear the blockage.

During the meeting, the council will also discuss:

Declaring weeds at 621 E. Walker Ave. a public nuisance and ordering its abatement. The council will also consider a resolution to authorize city employees to enter the property for the cleanup work. The council will also consider resolutions on nuisance weeds at 1 Magnolia Circle and 5 Magnolia Circle.

A Resolution to approve entering into an interlocal agreement with Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) for the acceptance and processing of source-separated recyclables.

Final expenditures for July and approve payment of $7.3 million to vendors for goods and services.

A report detailing tax collections for July including $3.6 million in sales taxes or about $200,000 over July of 2022 and about $500,000 over budget projections. The report also includes $294,647 collected in lodging taxes, which is about $8,000 more than July of 2022 and more than $60,000 above budget projections.

A report showing Foley collected $289,430 in building permit and plan review fees or about $47,000 over July of 2022 and about $165,000 more than budget projections. Community Development also issued building permits for 39 single-family residences with a valuation of $11.7 million, three for duplexes totaling six units and $1.1 million in valuation and three for commercial properties including the J- Housing project with a valuation of $14 million. See related story on the J1 Housing.

A report from the police department on July activities including processing 224 inmates through the city jail, 20 arrests for shoplifting, 13 for domestic violence simple assault and 12 for theft. The investigative division received 33 new cases and cleared 13 others during the month.

A report from the fire department showing crews were called out 240 times including 52 assist invalid calls, 51 medical assists, 29 traffic accidents with no injuries and 23 traffic accidents with injuries. During the month, crews were dispatched 26 times, but the calls were canceled en route.

Approving a liquor license for Portabellas restaurant on McKenzie Street or State Route 59.

A memorandum of understanding with Municipal Intercept Services to help the city collect outstanding debt. There is no charge for the service other than $25 per tax recovery.

Approving a Pop-Up Arts and Crafts show on Sept. 30 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the alley behind the Foley Art Center and the Foley Coffee Shop.

Authorizing the mayor to enter into a new prisoner housing agreement with the Towns of Elberta and Summerdale.

A resolution to approve adding concrete pads and sidewalks at Max Griffin Park for $12,000 for a gun display being added to the Veteran’s Memorial.

Setting two public hearings on nuisance weeds at 619 W. Marigold Ave. and 311 Fifth Ave. and ordering cleanups of both properties.

Approving an application for a grant from the State and Local Cybersecurity Program. Applications are due Aug. 31.

Approving the surplus and disposal of a 2001 Dodge Durango from the IT department.

A resolution accepting a grant from the Alabama Historic Commission for $3,000 to help with costs to print “Foley by Foot” brochures for walking tours. The city’s match is $2,000.

Approving a bid let in July civil work at the new Foley Public Works Complex for $3.6 million to Ammons and Blackmon.

Approving a resolution to upgrade the lighting on East Pride Boulevard from Miflin Road to South Juniper Street, the new Public Works Complex and along Stabler Drive and Koniar Drive along the sidewalks and roadways for a total cost of $490,500.

Declaring several police units as surplus, disposing of them and buying seven new 2023 Chevrolet Tahoes at $360,520.

Approving a contract for the city’s reinsurance/stop loss for the 2024 calendar year.

A resolution to approve a request from the Daughters of the American Revolution to place a “Never Forget Garden Marker” and white rose bushes on the Wilbourne Antique Rose Trail to honor the tomb of the unknown soldier.

Reappointing Tim Closson and Zana Price to the Graham Creek Nature Preserve Board to terms that would expire on Sept. 9, 2026.

Approving an additional $480 for a trash cart cleaning system for residential sanitation. The cleaner was approved on July 5 by the council for $6,610, but that price did not include shipping.

Accepting donations for new equipment for the Foley Fire Department and using $7,050 to buy rapid intervention team rescue packs.

Appointing Jennifer Laughlin to the Senior Center Advisory Board to complete Gene Mader’s term through July 8, 2025.

Increasing the cost of conceptual plans for the old armory north of city hall by $4,750 to cover a fee from Paul Carpenter Davis Architecture.

Spending $11,000 for an electric golf cart with a dump bed for the Foley Event Center.