In the minutes: Gulf Shores meeting, flock camera (Oct 12)

AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF GULF SHORES, ALABAMA
OCTOBER 12, 2026
4:00 P.M.
1. Call To Order
2. Invocation
A. Pastor Larry Wood - Saint Andrews By The Sea
3. Pledge Of Allegiance
4. Roll Call
5. Approval Of Minutes
1. September 28, 2026 - Regular Council Meeting
2. October 5, 2026 - Council Work Session Meeting
3. October 7, 2026 - Emergency Council Meeting

Documents:
MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - SEPTEMBER 28, 2026.PDF
MINUTES - COW - OCTOBER 5, 2026.PDF
MINUTES - EMERGENCY MEETING - OCTOBER 7, 2026.PDF
6. Approval Of Expense Vouchers
7. Presentation Of Petitions, Requests And Communications

A. Lifeguard Of The Month - Hallie Vecsey
Documents:
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY - LG OF THE MONTH SEPTEMBER 2026.PDF
8. Public Hearing
A. Resolution - Authorize CUP Site Plan - GSU
Documents:
PH RESO - AUTHORIZE CUP SITE PLAN - GSU.PDF
9. New Business

PH RESO - AUTHORIZE CUP SITE PLAN - GSU.PDF
9. New Business

A. Resolution - Create New Position And Adding New Position Documents:
RESO - CREATE NEW POSITION - ADD ADDITONAL PERSONNEL.PDF
B. Resolution - Authorize Professional Services Contract - Recruitment Services
Documents:
RESO - AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT RECRUITMENT SERVICES.PDF
C. Resolution - Accept Proposal - Sawgrass Consulting LLC
Documents:
RESO - ACCEPT PROPOSAL - SAWGRASS CONSULTING, LLC.PDF
D. Resolution - Authorize Contract - Park Loyalty
Documents:
RESO - AUTHORIZE CONTRACT - PARK LOYALTY.PDF
E. Resolution - Award Bid - McElhenny Construction - Street Resurfacing
Documents:
RESO - AWARD BID - STREETS RESURFACING BID.PDF
F. Resolution - Authorize Agreement - PV Publications
Documents:
RESO - AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT - PV PUBLICATIONS.PDF
10. Committee Reports
11. Staff Reports
12. Hearing Of Persons Not Listed On Formal Agenda
13. Adjourn

MINUTES OF
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF GULF SHORES, ALABAMA
SEPTEMBER 28, 2026

Mayor Robert Craft called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. at the Gulf Shores City Hall Council
Chambers.
The invocation was delivered by Todd Forrest Lead Pastor, Anchor Point Church.
Upon roll call, the following officials answered "present": Councilman Joe Garris, Jr.,
Councilwoman Jennifer Guthrie, Councilman Philip Harris, Councilman Jason Dyken, M.D.,
Councilman Stephen E. Jones and Mayor Robert Craft.
Councilman Joe Garris, Jr. moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of
September 14, 2026, as presented; seconded by Councilman Philip Harris; was discussed and
considered in full by the Council; and upon the question, the vote thereon was as follows:
Councilman Joe Garris, Jr. “aye”, Councilwoman Jennifer Guthrie, “aye”, Councilman Philip Harris,
“aye”, Councilman Jason Dyken, M.D., “aye”, Councilman Stephen E. Jones, “aye”, and Mayor
Robert Craft, “aye”.
Furthermore, Councilman Stephen E. Jones moved to approve the minutes of the Council Work
Session Meeting of September 21, 2026, as presented; seconded by Councilman Jason Dyken, M.D.;
was discussed and considered in full by the Council; and upon the question, the vote thereon was as
follows: Councilman Joe Garris, Jr. “aye”, Councilwoman Jennifer Guthrie, “aye”, Councilman
Philip Harris, “abstain”, Councilman Jason Dyken, M.D., “aye”, Councilman Stephen E. Jones,
“aye”, and Mayor Robert Craft, “abstain”.
Councilman Stephen E. Jones moved to approve the expense vouchers in the amount of
$319,104,.44 seconded by Councilman Joe Garris, Jr.; and the vote of those officials present was
unanimously in favor of the motion.
The City Clerk noted that the complete list of vouchers to be paid, as reflected on a computer
printout, had been made a permanent record in the Clerk's office.
At this time, the City Clerk Tobi Waters read a Proclamation recognizing October as Domestic
Violence Awareness Month. Ester Milne accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Care House.
Mayor Robert Craft stated that this was the time and place for the public hearing, as advertised, on
an application from SNS Operations, LLC d/b/a Sea N Suds for a transfer of a 020- Restaurant Retail
Liquor License.
The City Clerk reported the dates on which the required advertising was done. The departmental
review is complete. There were no written objections received.

MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING – September 28, 2026.
Whereupon, Councilman Stephen E. Jones moved to approve the application from SNS Operations,
LLC d/b/a Sea N Suds for a transfer of a 020- Restaurant Retail Liquor License and to notify the
ABC Board; seconded by Councilman Joe Garris, Jr; and the vote of those officials present was as
follows: Councilman Joe Garris, Jr., “aye”, Councilwoman Jennifer Guthrie, “aye”, Councilman
Philip Harris, “aye”, Councilman Jason Dyken, “aye”, Councilman Stephen E. Jones, "aye", and
Mayor Robert Craft, “aye”. Mayor Robert Craft declared the motion carried.
At this time, Police Chief Dan Netemeyer gave a presentation regarding the proposed Resolution &
Ordinance – Controlled Beach Parking. After a lengthy discussion between the Council, Chief
Netemeyer and concerns / comments from meeting attendees, Councilman Joe Garris moved for the
adoption of the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 7184 -26 Amend Controlled Parking Resolution
The motion for the adoption of Resolution No. 7184-26 as amended was seconded by Councilman
Philip Harris; was regularly put; was discussed and considered in full by the Council; and upon the
question, the vote thereon was as follows: Councilman Joe Garris, Jr., “aye”, Councilwoman
Jennifer Guthrie, “aye”, Councilman Philip Harris, “aye”, Councilman Jason Dyken, M.D. “aye”,
Councilman Stephen E. Jones, “aye”, and Mayor Robert Craft, “aye”. Whereupon Mayor Robert
Craft declared Resolution No. 7184-26 duly and legally adopted.
Councilman Philip Harris moved for unanimous consent of the Council to suspend the rules of
procedure to allow for the immediate consideration of the following Ordinance:
ORDINANCE 2229 – Amend Code of Ordinances – Parking on Public Beach
The motion for unanimous consent was seconded by Councilman Stephen E. Jones; and upon the
question, the vote thereon was as follows: Councilman Joe Garris, Jr., “aye”, Councilwoman
Jennifer Guthrie, “aye”, Councilman Philip Harris, “aye”, Councilman Jason Dyken, M.D., “aye”,
Councilman Stephen E. Jones, “aye”, and Mayor Robert Craft, “aye”. Mayor Robert Craft declared
the rules suspended.
Councilman Jason Dyken, M.D. then moved for Ordinance No. 2229 be amended at Sec. 21-42 (c)
to allow both full-time & part-time residents be allowed to access the East Gulf Place parking lot
known as the “Resident Beach Parking” area and to waive the reading of said Ordinance at length.
The motion for the adoption of Ordinance No. 2229 as amended was seconded by Councilman
Stephen E. Jones; was discussed and considered in full by the Council; and upon the question, the
vote thereon was as follows: Councilman Joe Garris, Jr., “nay”, Councilwoman Jennifer Guthrie,
“nay”, Councilman Philip Harris, “nay”, Councilman Jason Dyken, “aye”, Councilman Stephen E.
Jones, “aye”, and Mayor Robert Craft, “nay”. Whereupon Mayor Robert Craft declared Ordinance
2229 as amended failed to pass, further stating, since the amended ordinance failed to pass, the
original ordinance as written could be considered. Councilman Stephen E. Jones moved for
unanimous consent of the Council to suspend the rules of procedure to allow for the immediate
consideration of the original ordinance as written. The motion for unanimous consent was seconded
by Councilman Joe Garris, Jr.; and upon the question, the vote thereon was as follows: Councilman
Joe Garris, Jr., “aye”, Councilwoman Jennifer Guthrie, “aye”, Councilman Philip Harris, “aye”,
Councilman Jason Dyken, M.D., “aye”, Councilman Stephen E. Jones, “aye”, and Mayor Robert
Craft, “aye”. Mayor Robert Craft declared the rules suspended. Councilman Joe Garris, Jr. then
moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 2229 and to waive the reading of said Ordinance at length.

MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING – September 28, 2026.
The motion for the adoption of Ordinance No. 2229 was seconded by Councilwoman Jennifer
Guthrie; was discussed and considered in full by the Council; and upon the question, the vote
thereon was as follows: Councilman Joe Garris, Jr., “aye”, Councilwoman Jennifer Guthrie, “aye”,
Councilman Philip Harris, “aye”, Councilman Jason Dyken, “nay”, Councilman Stephen E. Jones,
“aye”, and Mayor Robert Craft, “aye”. Mayor Robert Craft declared Ordinance No. 2229 duly and
legally adopted.
Councilman Stephen E. Jones moved for the adoption of the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 7185 -26 Authorize Purchase – Vehicle Barrier System
The motion for the adoption of Resolution No. 7185-26 was seconded by Councilman Philip Harris;
was regularly put; was discussed and considered in full by the Council; and upon the question, the
vote thereon was as follows: Councilman Joe Garris, Jr., “aye”, Councilwoman Jennifer Guthrie,
“aye”, Councilman Philip Harris, “aye”, Councilman Jason Dyken, M.D. “aye”, Councilman
Stephen E. Jones, “aye”, and Mayor Robert Craft, “aye”. Whereupon Mayor Robert Craft declared
Resolution No. 7185-26 duly and legally adopted.
Furthmer, Councilman Philip Harris moved for the adoption of the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 7186 -26 Authorize Purchase – Faro 3D Crime Scene Camera System
The motion for the adoption of Resolution No. 7186-26 was seconded by Councilman Stephen E.
Jones; was regularly put; was discussed and considered in full by the Council; and upon the
question, the vote thereon was as follows: Councilman Joe Garris, Jr., “aye”, Councilwoman
Jennifer Guthrie, “aye”, Councilman Philip Harris, “aye”, Councilman Jason Dyken, M.D. “aye”,
Councilman Stephen E. Jones, “aye”, and Mayor Robert Craft, “aye”. Whereupon Mayor Robert
Craft declared Resolution No. 7186-26 duly and legally adopted.
At this time, Councilman Philip Harris moved for the adoption of the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 7187-26

Accept Proposal – Leathers and Associates –
Kids Park Construction

The motion for the adoption of Resolution No. 7187-26 was seconded by Councilman Joe Garris, Jr.;
was regularly put; was discussed and considered in full by the Council; and upon the question, the
vote thereon was as follows: Councilman Joe Garris, Jr., “aye”, Councilwoman Jennifer Guthrie,
“aye”, Councilman Philip Harris, “aye”, Councilman Jason Dyken, M.D. “aye”, Councilman
Stephen E. Jones, “aye”, and Mayor Robert Craft, “aye”. Whereupon Mayor Robert Craft declared
Resolution No. 7187-26 duly and legally adopted.
Councilman Jason Dyken, M.D. moved for the adoption of the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 7188 -26 Authorize 2027 Winter Entertainment Series Contracts
The motion for the adoption of Resolution No. 7188-26 was seconded by Councilman Stephen E.
Jones; was regularly put; was discussed and considered in full by the Council; and upon the
question, the vote thereon was as follows: Councilman Joe Garris, Jr., “aye”, Councilwoman
Jennifer Guthrie, “aye”, Councilman Philip Harris, “aye”, Councilman Jason Dyken, M.D. “aye”,

MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING – September 28, 2026.
Councilman Stephen E. Jones, “aye”, and Mayor Robert Craft, “aye”. Whereupon Mayor Robert
Craft declared Resolution No. 7188-26 duly and legally adopted.
Councilman Stephen E. Jones moved for unanimous consent of the Council to suspend the rules of
procedure to allow for the immediate consideration of the following Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2230 - Authorize Franchise Renewal – Suncoast Beach Service
The motion for unanimous consent was seconded by Councilman Joe Garris, Jr.; and upon the
question, the vote thereon was as follows: Councilman Joe Garris, Jr., “aye”, Councilwoman
Jennifer Guthrie, “aye”, Councilman Philip Harris, “aye”, Councilman Jason Dyken, M.D., “aye”,
Councilman Stephen E. Jones, “aye”, and Mayor Robert Craft, “aye”. Mayor Robert Craft declared
the rules suspended.
Councilman Stephen E. Jones then moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 2230 and to waive the
reading of said Ordinance at length. The motion for the adoption of Ordinance No. 2230 was
seconded by Councilman Jason Dyken, M.D.; was discussed and considered in full by the Council;
and upon the question, the vote thereon was as follows: Councilman Joe Garris, Jr., “aye”,
Councilwoman Jennifer Guthrie, “aye”, Councilman Philip Harris, “aye”, Councilman Jason Dyken,
“aye”, Councilman Stephen E. Jones, “aye”, and Mayor Robert Craft, “aye”. Mayor Robert Craft
declared Ordinance No. 2230 duly and legally adopted.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:

There were no committee reports.
STAFF REPORTS:
No report at this time.
HEARING OF PERSONS NOT LISTED ON FORMAL AGENDA:
At this time, a parent of a GSHS swim team member addressed the Mayor & Council with issues
concerning the use of the Bodenhamer pool and its amenities etc. asking for consideration other
school sports programs receive. Two members of the swim team spoke regarding these same issues.
Faith Wheeler and another GSHS student spoke in opposition to flock cameras asking the contract
not be renewed in December.
A gentleman had received a ticket in the “West Parking Lot” stating he had parked in the same spot
2 times before with no ticket issued and believed receiving this ticket was morally & ethically not
right, he asked the area be marked batter.
Gulf Shores City Schools Superintendent Dr. Matt Aking congratulated the Cross Country & Swim
Teams on their recent victories.
Gulf Shores City School Board Presdeint Kevin S. Corcoran announced the “Make Waves” benefit
is scheduled for Saturday, October 3rd at Craft Farms.

MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING – September 28, 2026.
Councilman Stephen E. Jones announced Shrimp Festival is coming October 8th – 11th and
volunteers were still being sought. Councilman Jones also announced this year the Shrimp Fest
would only feature seafood which was bought local.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Stephen E. Jones moved to
adjourn; seconded by Councilman Joe Garris, Jr.; and the vote of those officials present was
unanimously in favor of the motion.
Mayor Robert Craft declared the meeting adjourned at 5:18 p.m.

____________________________
Robert Craft, Mayor
ATTEST:

__________________________
Tobi Waters MMC, City Clerk

DRAFT

MINUTES
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
CITY OF GULF SHORES, ALABAMA
OCTOBER 5, 2026
The City Council of the City of Gulf Shores, Alabama met in a Council Work Session Meeting on
Monday, October 5, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. with Mayor Robert Craft presiding. The meeting was held at
City Hall.
Upon roll call, the following members answered present: Councilman Joe Garris, Jr.,
Councilwoman Jennifer Guthrie, Councilman Philip Harris, Councilman Jason Dyken, and Mayor
Robert Craft. Councilman Stephen E. Jones was absent.

1. Councilman Discussion Period
A. Councilman Joe Garris, Jr.
Councilman Joe Garris, Jr. raised concerns regarding the light at County Rd 6 and the lack of
green time.
2. City Administrator
A. Creation of New Position – Assistant Administrator & Adding Additional Senior Mgt.
Analyst
3. Assistant City Administrator
A. Accept Proposal – Sawgrass Consulting, LLC
4. Planning & Zoning Department
A. Zoning Text Amendment – Home Occupations – ZTA26 – 000002
5. Police Department
A. Authorize Contract – Park Loyalty
6. Public Works Department
A. Award Bid – McElhenny Construction – Streets Resurfacing
7. Recreation & Cultural Affairs
A. Authorize Proposal – PV Publications
8. Mayor Updates
Gulf Shores City School Superintendent Dr. Matt Akin announced the Gulf Shores
Cybersecurity Team placed 3rd in the National Cyber Summit finishing behind 2 college teams.
The second team made its competition debut and came in 10th place out of 16 teams. Gulf
Shores School Board President Kevin S. Corcoran gave an update on the sports teams.
Chief Building Official / EMA Liaison Brandan Franklin gave a tropical storm update and what
to possibly expect.

DRAFT

Local resident Dawn Burgess raised concerns regarding flock cameras. Mayor Craft asked when
she was in attendance next to present findings of kidnapping recoveries & missing people that
have been recovered. Ms. Burgess stated she would get the statistics on those as well.
A meeting attendee had questions regarding the status of the Hang Out Music Festival, Mayor
Craft answered.
9. Adjourn

_________________________
Mayor Robert Craft
ATTEST:

____________________
Tobi Waters, MMC
City Clerk

DRAFT

MINUTES OF
SPECIAL EMERGENCY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF GULF SHORES, ALABAMA
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

A special emergency council meeting was held at the Justice Center at 12:37 p.m. on October
7, 2026 for the purpose of considering the declaration of a Local State of Emergency to exist
within the City of Gulf Shores related to Tropical Storm Isaias and for consideration of any
other business that may come before the Council at that time.
Upon roll call, the following officials answered "present": Councilman Joe Garris, Jr.,
Councilwoman Jennifer Guthrie, Councilman Philip Harris, Councilman Jason Dyken, M.D.,
Councilman Steve Jones and Mayor Robert Craft. All department heads and essential city
staff were present also.
Councilman Stephen E. Jones moved to approve Resolution No. 7189-26 as presented; seconded
by Councilman Joe Garris, Jr.; was discussed and considered in full by the Council; and upon the
question, the vote thereon was as follows: Councilman Joe Garris, Jr. , “aye”, Councilwoman
Jennifer Guthrie, “aye”, Councilman Philip Harris, “aye”, Councilman Jason Dyken, M.D, “aye”,
Councilman Stephen E. Jones, “aye” and Mayor Robert Craft “aye”. Councilman Jason Dyken,
M.D. motioned to amend the Resolution adding Section. 5.; seconded by Councilman Joe Garris,
Jr.; was discussed and considered in full by the Council; and upon the question, the vote thereon
was as follows: Councilman Joe Garris, Jr., “aye”, Councilwoman Jennifer Guthrie, “aye”,
Councilman Philip Harris, “aye”, Councilman Jason Dyken, M.D, “aye”, Councilman Stephen E.
Jones, “aye” and Mayor Robert Craft “aye”. Whereupon, Mayor Robert Craft declared the motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 7189-26
A RESOLUTION
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
AFFECTING PUBLIC HEALTH,SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE
DUE TO TROPICAL STORM ISAIAS
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WHEREAS, the Code of Alabama, 1975, Section 31-9-2(a), allows for declaration of a local
State of Emergency if the City warrants; and,
WHEREAS, if Tropical Storm Isaias results in the impairment or loss of various critical public
facilities and the inability of the City to provide adequately for the health, safety, and convenience
of the public; and
WHEREAS, if there is a need for the City to enter into various public works contracts to affect
the repair of critical public facilities and to provide adequately for the health, safety, and
convenience of the public without delay; and

MINUTES OF SPECIAL EMERGENCY COUNCIL MEETING – October 7, 2026
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GULF SHORES, ALABAMA, WHILE IN EMERGENCY SESSION ON October 7, 2026, as
follows:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Gulf Shores has determined that conditions
warrant a local State of Emergency as authorized by the Code of Alabama 1975, Section 31-9-2(a).
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Gulf Shores does hereby declare a local State of
Emergency effective on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, until such time as the Council rescinds such
and authorizes the Mayor to take all actions necessary and allowed by Code of Alabama 1975,
Section 31-9-10.
Section 3. That an emergency affecting public health, safety and convenience is hereby
declared to exist in the City of Gulf Shores within the meaning of Code of Alabama, Section 39-22(e) as a result of Tropical Storm Isaias.
Section 4. That the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to
execute and attest, respectively, all contracts determined by the Mayor to be necessary to meet the
emergency without public advertisement.
Section 5. That the Mayor or his designee have the authority to enact general police power to
enforce Gulf Shores Utilities suspension of services pursuant to § 11-45-1 of the Code of Alabama
to protect public health, safety, welfare and utility operations.
Section 6. That this Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.
The motion for the adoption of Resolution No. 7189-26 was seconded by Councilman Joe Garris,
Jr.; was regularly put; was discussed and considered in full by the Council; and upon the question,
the vote thereon was as follows: Councilman Joe Garris, Jr., “aye”, Councilwoman Jennifer
Guthrie, “aye”, Councilman Philip Harris, “aye”, Councilman Jason Dyken, M.D. “aye”,
Councilman Stephen E. Jones, “aye”, and Mayor Robert Craft, “aye”. Whereupon Mayor Robert
Craft declared Resolution No. 7189-26 duly and legally adopted.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Stephen E. Jones
moved to adjourn; seconded by Councilman Joe Garris, Jr.; and the vote of those officials present
was unanimously in favor of the motion.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 1:07 p.m.

_____________________________
Robert Craft, Mayor
ATTEST:

__________________
Tobi Waters, MMC
City Clerk

AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
DATE:

October 6, 2026

TO:

Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator

FROM:

Melvin Shepard, Chief of Staff

ISSUE:

Lifeguard of the Month, September 2026

RECOMMENDATION: Hallie Vecsey is being recognized as the Lifeguard of the Month for
outstanding performance of duties.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None.
BUDGET IMPLICATIONS: None
RELATED ISSUES: None
ATTACHMENTS: Certificate to be brought for signature.
DEPARTMENT:

Fire Rescue

STAFF CONTACT: Melvin Shepard, Chief of Staff

Posted September 16, 2026

Post through October 12, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on Monday, October 12, 2026, at the
regular Gulf Shores City Council meeting, which begins at 4:00 p.m., in the Gulf Shores City Hall
Council Chambers, to consider Approving the CUP / Site Plan for GSU located at 3499 West
Street.

RESOLUTION NO.

- 26

A RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A CUP / SITE PLAN
TO GULF SHORES UTILITIES FOR EXPANSION OF THE
GULF SHORES WATER TREATMENT PLANT LOCATED AT 3499 WEST STREET
AND SETTING FORTH FINDINGS OF FACT AND
CONCLUSIONS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS
OF ARTICLE 3 OF ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1584
(ZA26-000044)
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WHEREAS, the applicant seeks a CUP/Site Plan approval to allow an Essential Service
Facility and expand the current facility to include a new building, new clearwell, upgrade aeration and
filtration systems, and additional improvements, the improvements which will result in an increase in
water treatment capacity; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, the applicant seeks modifications
from strict compliance with underlying zoning standards; and
WHEREAS, the Gulf Shores Planning Commission, after holding a public hearing at their
May 27, 2026, meeting, voted to recommend the approval of this CUP/Site Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GULF SHORES, ALABAMA, WHILE IN REGULAR SESSION ON OCTOBER 12, 2026, as
follows:
Section 1. That the decision of the City Council to approve the expansion of the Gulf
Shores Water Treatment Plant located at 3499 West Street, based on the Standards for Approval
in Article 3-4. C. of the Zoning Ordinance.
1. The plan is in accordance with the applicable requirements of this Ordinance, including
that the proposed use is designated as a Conditional Use within the Applicable District.
2. The development plan shall receive all applicable state and federal approvals and permits.
3. The proposed site development plan is compatible with the goals and stated plans of the
City and other governmental agencies for the area, as applicable.
4. The proposed use provides economic benefits and enhances the economic vitality of the
surrounding area.
5. The proposed use, if granted, will not burden the infrastructure and street system of the
City.
6. The proposed use will not diminish environmental quality of natural resources.
7. The proposed use and Site Plan is compatible with surrounding uses and buildings by
virtue of its massing, height, relationship to the street, and architectural character.
8. The use will not cause any injury to the value of other property in the vicinity.

9. The use is so designed, located and proposed to be operated that the public health, safety,
welfare and convenience will be protected from any noise, vibration, odor, glare, traffic, or
other impact that may be caused by the use.
10. The proposed buildings meet the architectural standards of the City and design guidelines,
as applicable.
11. The adequacy of landscaping and screening is provided to protect neighboring properties
from any visual intrusions, activities or structures that would detract from the enjoyment
of neighboring property.
12. Adequacy of parking and loading arrangement, including whether ingress and egress is
designed as to cause minimum interference with traffic on abutting streets, and that heavy
traffic is not introduced on residential streets.
Section 2: Therefore, in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, the City Council hereby
approves the approval of the submitted site plan and issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for
ZA26-000044 for an Essential Service Facility and expansion to the current facility to include a
new building and additional improvements located on West Street with the express conditions set
out below:
1. Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit the applicant shall obtain approval from the
Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
2. In accordance with Article 11-19 of the Zoning Ordinance allow a reduction of the
required landscape requirements along the south, west and eastern boundaries of the property due
to the existing vegetation in these areas.
3. In lieu of the required Class C Buffer required along the northern property line, allow a
reduced buffer to include a wooden privacy fence, trees, and shrubs, with encroachment into the
W 34th Ave right-of-way, as submitted.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.

Further, notification is given that any citizen or interested party may appear before Council on
said date and will be given an opportunity to be heard, or may direct written comments to the City
Clerk, c/o Gulf Shores City Hall, P O Box 299, Gulf Shores, AL 36547 or through email at
([email protected]) prior to the meeting.
Tobi Waters, MMC
City Clerk

RESOLUTION NO. -26
A RESOLUTION
TO CREATE THE POSITION OF AN ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR
FOR OPERATIONS & ADDING A SECOND
SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST
WITHIN THE CITY OF GULF SHORES
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WHEREAS, creating an Assistant Administrator who is focused on the operations of the
city and delivery of programs will improve alignment of resources to Council values and goals;
and
WHEREAS, with the addition of a second Senior Management Analyst they can provide
support for the Assistant Administrators as they enact policies and initiatives. Initially this
position will support capital projects and grant efforts and will transition to other projects as
needed, with the associated salary; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GULF
SHORES, ALABAMA, WHILE IN REGULAR SESSION ON OCTOBER 12, 2026, as follows:
Section 1. That the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed
to approve the creation of the Assistant City Administrator for Operations, with the associated
salary.
Section 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed
to approve the addition of a second Senior Management Analyst, with the associated salary.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
ADOPTED this 12th day of October, 2026.
_________________________
Robert Craft, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________
Tobi Waters, MMC
City Clerk
CERTIFICATE
I, Tobi Waters, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Gulf Shores, Alabama, do hereby certify that the
foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. -26 (prepared by City Clerk), which Resolution
was duly and legally adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on October 12, 2026.

______________________
City Clerk

RESOLUTION NO.

- 26

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE
AND ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY, A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
WITH STRATEGIC GOVERNMENT RESOURCES
FOR RECRUITING SERVICES FEE
IN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $28,500.00
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GULF SHORES,
ALABAMA, WHILE IN REGULAR SESSION ON OCTOBER 12, 2026, as follows:
Section 1. That the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to
execute and attest, respectively, a Professional Services Contract between the City of Gulf Shores
and Strategic Government Resources, for Recruitment of a new Assistant Administrator of
Operations; in substantially the form presented to Council this date.
Section 2. That this item will be funded from the Human Resource Department’s Contract /
Consulting account number 508-64332.
Section 4. That this Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.
ADOPTED this 12th day of October, 2026.
__________________________
Robert Craft, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Tobi Waters, MMC, City Clerk
CERTIFICATION
I, Tobi Waters, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Gulf Shores, Alabama, do hereby certify
that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. -26 (prepared by City Clerk),
which Resolution was duly and legally adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on
October 12, 2026.
___________________________
City Clerk

RESOLUTION NO.

-26

A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF GULF SHORES
AND SAWGRASS CONSULTING, LLC
TO PREFORM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED
TO ALABAMA HWY 180 REROUTE
IN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $39,500.00
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GULF SHORES, ALABAMA,
WHILE IN REGULAR SESSION ON OCTOBER 12, 2026, as follows:
Section 1. That the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to
Accept a Proposal and authorize the mayor to negotiate and execute and attest, respectively, a
Professional Service Contract between the City of Gulf Shores and Sawgrass Consulting, LLC
to develop a Boundary Survey and Subdivision Plat for the right-of-way associated with the Alabama
Highway 180 (Canal Road) reroute in an amount not to exceed $39,500.00; and in substantially the
form presented to Council this date.
Section 2. That the professional services will be paid from Account #01-501-64332 –
Contract/Consulting Services.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.
ADOPTED this 12th day of October, 2026.
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Robert Craft, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________
Tobi Waters, MMC
City Clerk
CERTIFICATE
I, Tobi Waters, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Gulf Shores, Alabama, do hereby certify that
the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. -26 (prepared by City Clerk), which
Resolution was duly and legally adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on October 12,
2026.
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City Clerk

RESOLUTION NO.

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A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY,
A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF GULF SHORES AND
PARK LOYALTY FOR BEACHFRONT PARKING SERVICES
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $102,600.00
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GULF SHORES,
ALABAMA, WHILE IN REGULAR SESSION ON OCTOBER 12, 2026, as follows:
Section 1. That the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed
to execute and attest, respectively, a 3-year Contract between the City of Gulf Shores and Park
Loyalty to provide beachfront parking enforcement, parking ticket collections & exempt plate
registrations for residents and property owners, in an amount not to exceed $102,600.00; in
substantially the form presented to Council this date.
Section 2. That there are additional fees which will be based on the number of parking
tickets issued. These fees are related to the collection process of outstanding parking tickets. This
will be budgeted in the Police Department budget.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.
ADOPTED this 12th day of October, 2024.
__________________________
Robert Craft, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Tobi Waters, MMC, City Clerk
CERTIFICATION
I, Tobi Waters, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Gulf Shores, Alabama, do hereby certify
that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. -26 (prepared by City Clerk),
which Resolution was duly and legally adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on
October 12, 2026.
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City Clerk

RESOLUTION NO.

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A RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING THE BID OF MCELHENNY CONSTRUCTION
FOR MISCELLANEOUS STREETS RESURFACING SERVICES
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,580,500.00
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GULF SHORES,
ALABAMA, WHILE IN REGULAR SESSION ON OCTOBER 12, 2026, as follows:
Section 1. That the bid of McElhenny Construction Asphalt Services, Inc. for
Miscellaneous Street Resurfacing Services, be and the same is hereby accepted, being the lowest,
most responsible, among sealed bids opened on September 22, 2026.
Section 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed
to execute and attest, respectively, a contract between the City of Gulf Shores and McElhenny
Construction for Miscellaneous Street Resurfacing Services, Labor, and Materials in an amount
not to exceed $1,580,500.00; in substantially the form presented to Council this date.
Section 3. That $1,000,015.50 is budgeted in 38-879-80690 and $580,484.50 is budgeted
in 38-209011.
Section 4. That this Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.
ADOPTED this 12th day of October, 2026.
_____________________________
Robert Craft, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________
Tobi Waters, MMC
City Clerk
CERTIFICATE
I, Tobi Waters, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Gulf Shores, Alabama, do hereby certify
that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. -26 (prepared by City Clerk),
which Resolution was duly and legally adopted at a rescheduled regular meeting of the City
Council on October 12, 2026.
_____________________________
City Clerk

RESOLUTION NO.

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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE
AND ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY, AN AGREEMENT
WITH PV PUBLICATIONS RELATED TO THE
PRODUCTION OF THE SECOND EDITION OF GULF SHORES:
“SMALL TOWN, BIG BEACH THE NEXT WAVE”
IN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000.00
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GULF SHORES,
ALABAMA, WHILE IN REGULAR SESSION ON OCTOBER 12, 2026, as follows:
Section 1. That the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to
execute and attest, respectively, an Agreement with PV Publications for the creation and production
of the Second Edition of Gulf Shores: “Small Town, Big Beach…the Next Wave” Book; in the
amount not to exceed $25,000.00; in substantially the form presented to Council this date.
Section 2. $25,000 wholesale book purchase to be placed into City Store Inventory to be sold.
The First Edition has sold 476 copies to date and generated $28,701 in sales.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.
ADOPTED this 12th day of October, 2026.
__________________________
Robert Craft, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Tobi Waters, MMC, City Clerk
CERTIFICATION
I, Tobi Waters, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Gulf Shores, Alabama, do hereby certify that
the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. -26 (prepared by City Clerk), which
Resolution was duly and legally adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on October 12,
2026.

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City Clerk