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Chelsea City Council Mtg. - July 07, 2026
Published: Jul 7, 2026
Updates on Chester Crane Road Closure, Intersection Paving, and Traffic Safety Concerns
Mayor Summers provided an update on Chester Crane Road, stating that a road closure sign was moved closer to Highway 280 at the request of a business due to traffic issues. Lynn Johnson Collision remains open, with one lane accessible. He also discussed traffic concerns with ALDOT, including the paving of the 280 and 41 intersection, safety concerns at Essex Drive and 280, and a planned traffic study for a possible red light at 280 and Chelsea Park.
Big Kaboom Event Deemed Huge Success; Planning Underway for Future Improvements
The 'Big Kaboom' event at the new location was a significant success, receiving numerous compliments. The Mayor and Ms. Pate thanked city employees and volunteers for their hard work in organizing the event. An after-action review will be held to identify improvements for future events. The event involved coordination from Parks and Recreation, community center employees, and building maintenance teams. Turnup Blood, the event company, provided suggestions and a credit. Future fireworks locations may change, and the field availability is uncertain.
28 Acres on Essex Drive Rezoned
The City Council approved Ordinance 1047, which rezones approximately 28 acres of property located at 18760 Essex Drive, with parcel IDs ending in 001.0000 and 007.0000. The rezoning was presented by High Properties. The ordinance passed with a 3-2 vote after a first reading in the previous meeting.
Certificate of Occupancy Tied to Roadway Improvements in Target Development
The City Council approved Resolution 1403, authorizing the mayor to execute an MOU with the Shelby County Commission. This MOU ensures that the city will not issue any certificates of occupancy for businesses in the target development until all required roadway improvements are satisfactorily completed. These improvements include turn lanes and traffic signals, as stipulated by the developer's obligations.
City Hall to Feature New Vending Machine Service at No Cost
The City Council approved Resolution 1402 to authorize Mayor Summers to execute a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for vending services. This agreement is with West Girding to provide a vending machine and company services at city hall at no cost to the city. The vending machine will be located on the first floor by the elevators. The motion was made and seconded, and approved by the council.
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