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FEBRUARY 2023
E-NEWSLETTER
NEWS FROM THE CITY OF PELHAM
GINA WOMACK, EDITOR
EXPLORE
Event Details MOVEMENT ON THE MOVE
Pelham Public Library Offers Historical Program
Pelham Public Library
During the summer of 1961, 436 black and white men, women, and youth came
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together from 35 states on an important mission. Traveling throughout the Deep
Saturday, February 11, 2023 South, these brave people risked their lives and freedom to end segregated public
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM transportation. The Freedom Rides, as the campaign was called, was a crucial
moment in the Civil Rights Movement's endeavor to bring an end to segregation
through non-violent protest.
Space is limited.
Register here to reserve You have a chance to learn more about this pivotal moment in history as Pelham
your seat. Public Library hosts "Putting the Movement on the Move: The 1961 Freedom Rides".
This fascinating presentation will be led by Alexander Strickland of the Freedom
Rides Museum in Montgomery, an official U.S. Civil Rights Trail destination.
Participants are urged to make reservations for the free event, as seating is limited.
Senior Librarian Russ Mitchell said this program is part of the library's commitment
to providing educational opportunities to our diverse community. "We
acknowledge the importance of Black History Month to celebrate the contributions
of African Americans to the United States through its history," said Mitchell. "Last
fall, the library hosted a presentation on the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist
Church, and that event led to several requests for more programming focusing on
both Black History and the Civil Rights Movement." He went on to add the Freedom
Rides presentation was chosen in hopes the Pelham community would take the
opportunity to enrich their understanding of both the magnitude and the gravity of
the part the Freedom Riders played in ending segregation.
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New Exercise Equipment
The Pelham Recreation Center started the new year with some brand-
new equipment for the fitness floor. "We hoped to get these pieces in by
the new year, and we did. So far, they are a hit with our members," said
Operations Supervisor Tabitha Dudley. The three pieces include a rower,
an Ab Adductor, and preloaded barbells that range from 20 pounds up to
110 pounds.
"Members had been requesting the rower for some time, and we're happy
to provide that piece of equipment now," said Dudley. Another member's
request was the Ab Adductor. "This machine works your inner and outer
thighs," she added.
The suggestion for the barbells came from Dudley because of a need she
recognized. "For a while, the only barbell we had was a 55-pound Olympic
barbell, which is used primarily for heavy squats, deadlifts, and chest
presses. We didn't have anything for lighter exercises such as barbell
curls and tricep extensions."
If you would like to explore various membership opportunities with the
Pelham Rec Center, please visit the membership section of the Pelham
Parks and Recreation website, or call 205.620.6426.
Winter/Spring 2023
Parks & Recreation Program Guide
Download your copy
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HAPPENING IN PELHAM
SATURDAY I FEBRUARY 4 SATURDAY I FEBRUARY 11
3:00 PM 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
7th Annual Guinness Beer Chili Cook Off Ultra Donut Dash 5K
The Beer Hog in Pelham will host this event to benefit Oak Mountain State Park. This unique race will have you
Wings of Hope Pediatric Foundation. eating a total of three donuts before finishing! The three-
mile loop starts and finishes at the South Trailhead.
Tickets: $5 | Kids 12 and under free
E-mail for
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BY MARTIN R. SMITH Complete details of the event can be found here.
THURSDAY I FEBRUARY 9 MONDAY I FEBRUARY 13
10:00 AM 6:00 PM
Pelham Garden Club Pelham Library Adult Craft Workshop
This month's topic: basic landscaping skills for your Make a beautiful bookmark using block printing
yard, yard beds, gardens, and even pots. The meeting techniques. The program is free, and all supplies are
will be held at the Pelham Public Library. provided. Registration required.
Free Ages: 18+
No registration required. Information: 205.620.6418 Register here. Space limited.
THURSDAYS IN FEBRUARY THURSDAY I FEBRUARY 16
6:30 PM 10:00 AM
Beginner Winter Round Robin Understanding Medicare Seminar
Pelham Racquet Club offers these Thursday night Learn to navigate the often confusing process of
beginner clinics. Play dates are 2/9, 2/16, 2/23 and 3/2. Medicare. Pelham Public Library.
$30 per person. Call 205.621.3380 for information. Free & open to the public.
Register here to reserve a seat, or call 205-620-6418.
FRIDAY I FEBRUARY 10 THURSDAY I FEBRUARY 16
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Valentine's Day Doubles Social Poetry Night Hosted by Poet Jamil
Wear red and join the fun at the Pelham Racquet Club. Poetry Night is a live show where audience members may
Sign up with a partner, or individually. perform their poetry. Pelham Public Library.
$25 per person. Meal provided. Free
Call 205.621-3380 for information. Registration is encouraged but not required.
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HAPPENING IN PELHAM
SATURDAY I FEBRUARY 18 TUESDAY I FEBRUARY 21
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Great Backyard Bird Count Winter Adult League Kickoff Camp
Meet with an Oak Mountain State Park Naturalist at Pelham Racquet Club offers this two-day camp Tuesday and
the OMSP Interpretive Center and be part of the Wednesday, February 21 and 22. Lunch is provided each day.
Great Backyard Bird Count 2023! Come join the fun!
Free withP H
paid
O T Opark
BY Madmission.
ARTIN R. SMITH $75 per person
Learn more on the OMSP website. Visit the Pelham Racquet Club website to learn more.
MONDAY I FEBRUARY 20
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
STEM Family Night: The Science of Sports
Learn the "Science of Sports" with the Science Lady
from Dynamic Education Adventures. Light dinner and
February 2023 Home Games
Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena
snacks will be provided. Pelham Public Library
Ages: 8 - 12 and their family members
Registration required. Thursday, February 9, 7:00 pm
vs. Peoria Rivermen
College Student Discount Night + Unused Ticket Night
STORYTIME @
Saturday, February 11, 7:00 pm
PELHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY vs. Vermilion County Bobcats
Nickelodeon Night Featuring Paw Patrol +
Preschool Storytime Weiner Dog Races
Wednesdays I 9:15 AM & 10:30 AM Monday, February 20 - 1:00 pm
Join Ms. Rebecca and Ms. Ashley for stories, vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers
songs, and more. Craft and snacks included. Educator Appreciation Day + Battle of the PTOs
Ages: Birth to 5 years
Friday, February 24- 7:00 pm
vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers
PJ Storytime
Church Night + Trading Cards Giveaway
Thursdays I 6:30 PM
Wear your favorite PJs as you join Ms. Ashley for Saturday, February 25- 7:00 pm
fun and stories, along with a craft and a snack. vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers
Ages: Birth to 3rd grade Hawaiian Shirt Night
Tickets at www.bullshockey.net
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DISCOVER
BEFORE AFTER
By the Numbers FREE FLOWING
Creek Cleanup Cleanup Efforts Yield Beneficial Results
A portion of Cahaba Valley Creek (also known locally as Bishop Creek) is now
flowing much more freely. A significant component of the debris removal project
Total Project Cost: is now complete and provided some much-needed maintenance to remove storm
and construction debris from the creek bed and its banks. The project area
$1.3 million stretched from Chandalar Drive to U.S. Highway 31, approximately 1.3 miles.
The debris removal was made possible through a grant from the U.S. Department
of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service. The City of Pelham
applied for and received the grant, agreeing that the federal government would
Storm-Damaged pay 75 percent of the cost and the City of Pelham would contribute the remaining
Trees Removed: 25 percent. On July 25, 2022, the Pelham City Council approved the funding of
$266,000 for the City's portion of the work. The estimated cost of the project was
800 - 1,000 $1.3 million.
Between 800 and 1,000 trees were removed from the creek and surrounding
Truckloads of floodplain, totaling 91 truckloads of debris. That equates to 6,370 cubic yards of
trash or 1,592.5 tons. Do the math, and that's 3,185,000 pounds. The contractor
Debris:
pointed out that two of those truckloads were nothing but construction and
91 demolition debris that had been swept away from yards and property adjacent to
the creek. City leaders urge landowners to be mindful of what is stored on
property that is in a flood-prone area.
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GINA WOMACK, EDITOR
A Welcoming Gateway
As we welcome people to Pelham, we certainly want to
make a good first impression. Work has begun on a new,
more aesthetically pleasing gateway to the city. Heavy
equipment is on site demolishing an existing structure
and old asphalt to make way for a beautifully landscaped
area that will complement the new Pelham city limit
signage planned for the space. This gateway is located
on Highway 31 South, near the Southgate Village
Shopping Center. André Bittas, Director of Development
Services and Public Works, said the demolition should
be finished in about two weeks. After that, the location
will be seeded and grassed. Long-term plans currently
in the design phase include new lighting and signage.
PHOTO BY MARTIN R. SMITH
Your City at Work
Here are some of the recent items approved by the Pelham City
Council. For the complete text of the agendas, minutes, ordinances,
and resolutions, please visit www.pelhamalabama.gov.
2021 Building and Fire Codes and International Property
Maintenance Codes were reviewed, with a public hearing
tentatively scheduled for February 20, 2023.
Agreed to a three-year investment commitment in support of the
Shelby County Chamber's "Forward Shelby County" campaign.
Voted on a 3% pay increase for City employees.
Annexed 20.67 acres of real property, located at the intersections
of Shelby County Highways 33 and 35 into the Pelham city limits.
The property owner requested the annexation.
Voted to authorize a real estate agent to market city-owned
property located at 1297 Shelby County Highway 52E, the site of
old Fire Station No. 3.
Accepted a bid for the Canterbury Road Storm Sewer
Replacement Project.
Accepted a bid for the Sanitary Sewer Lift Station B Dry Prime
Pump Replacement Project.
Accepted the lowest quote to replace the Bradford pear trees
along both sides of Chandalar Drive in front of Carroll Park.
Accepted quotes for the purchase and replacement of leaking fire
hydrants within the city.
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GROW
Welcome to Pelham DOING BUSINESS
How a Typical Development Project Works
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Specialists In Pelham, we are excited when a business owner or developer decides to set up
shop within our city. Many people do not understand how the development
By L. Jones, LLC process works and the city's role in applying the rules and regulations to each
application.
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Eagle Cabinetry "Many things that happen in our community associated with privately owned,
new, or renovated development projects are simply the method of doing
Emily's Heirloom Pound business. There might not be any assistance from the city or recruitment that
Cakes takes place," said Michael Simon, Pelham's Economic Development Director. In
other words, it's our free enterprise system at work. He explained, "If a business
Razor Kings Barber Shop owner or developer wants to do business in Pelham, they might start with
purchasing a piece of property or leasing a space." If a land purchase is involved,
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the developer researches what type of business use is best suited for the land
Hunter Home Builders and takes into consideration factors like zoning and commercial potential. There
is a lot of research conducted before they invest their money in a project.
Martin Residential Services "There's not always a 'For Sale' sign in front of an unoccupied business or piece of
property," explained Simon. Sometimes companies send real estate professionals
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to a certain area to look for suitable pieces of property, and it does not
necessarily mean the property was advertised before a deal was made. This can
take the public by surprise when they don't see a 'For Sale' sign before dirt is
moved.
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GINA WOMACK, EDITOR
Proper zoning is a big part of the equation. A city's Planning and
Zoning requirements are at the heart of development. In Pelham, the
focus is placed on quality sustainable growth and development with
implementation and design regulations, protection of the
environment, and long-term economic stability. Plan Pelham, the
city's comprehensive plan adopted in 2020, serves as a guide
regarding land use, development, growth management, and capital
improvement decisions. Zoning is complex, but its purpose is simple. It
ensures balanced communities, protecting the rights of property
owners while promoting the general welfare of the city. It is important
to keep in mind the City of Pelham cannot deny a business from
building on a piece of private property if the type of business or "use"
is allowable under the property's current zoning classification. For
example, if a potential developer wants to build a grocery store on a
piece of property that is already zoned as B-2 (General Business
PHOTO BY MARTIN R. SMITH District), he/she is permitted to do so and must follow the regulations
of the City's zoning ordinance. If a piece of property is zoned
differently than the type of business wanting to build on that site, the
business owner or developer could apply to have the zoning
changed. The decision is ultimately made by the City Council.
While the property is under contract, the developer has a set amount
of time for "due diligence." During this time, they present their plans
to city professionals who are tasked with applying the specific
requirements of the land use and zoning code to make sure the plans
do not conflict with Plan Pelham. These professionals include the
Building Official and Building Inspector, the Planning and Zoning
Administrator, the Zoning Inspector, and the Fire Marshal. Licensed in
their fields, these professionals look at things like building codes, use
restrictions, architectural design standards, signage plans, parking,
calculations, and landscape requirements. Once the plans are
approved by the city, the project is taken to the full design phase.
After the full design is approved and permitted, construction begins.
During the construction phase, inspections take place to determine if
the builder is adhering to building and fire codes. This process
protects the general public by ensuring structures within the city are
safe for occupation. Inspections from both the Building Department
and Fire Department must be made before occupancy and the
issuance of a business license.
Each person, firm, corporation, or other business entity must obtain a
City of Pelham business license before opening. For more
information on the process of doing business in Pelham, email
Economic Development Director Michael Simon.
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A Gathering Place
Residents of Pelham will soon have a new gathering
place in the form of a city park behind Campus No. 124.
Work will begin within the next few weeks with the
clearing and grading of the site. André Bittas, Director of
Development Services and Public Works, estimated this
phase should take four to six weeks. The entire project is
expected to take four months to complete.
Pelham Parks and Recreation Director Brian Cooper said
he is excited to add another park. "Campus 124 Park will
provide a great access point for the Pelham Greenway
Trail and will offer additional space for our residents and
visitors to get out and enjoy the great outdoors."
PHOTO BY MARTIN R. SMITH
From Eyesore to Commerce
A building that has been vacant for several years has
been demolished, and construction is set to begin on a
new business for the Pelham area. The former Rite-Aid
drugstore at the corner of Highway 31 and Valleydale
Road is now leveled, and developers plan to build a
Circle K gas station on the land.
City leaders say design plans were submitted for
approval last August. The new building will reflect
updated design standards and landscaping
requirements for businesses in Pelham's corridor overlay
district.
STAY INFORMED
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