Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – As Foley looks to finalize details on a new library in the city, bids for furniture for the facility were rejected during bid lettings in September. Four companies bid for the furniture contract with the lowest being $757,712 from TurnerBoone and the highest being $870,306 from Innerspaice. The bids were opened on Sept. 30, according to the agenda for the upcoming council meeting.

The council will meet in a joint regular/work session on Oct. 20 at 4 p.m. in council chambers at city hall.

Two other bids were awarded in September including $331,280 to Ameriseal of Ohio for north and south apron pavement maintenance at the airport and $33,140 to Green Point AG for blended rye grass seed for sports fields in the city.

During the joint regular/work session, the council will also discuss:

• Proclaiming Oct. 27-31 as Red Ribbon Week in Foley “to reduce the use of illicit drugs in our communities.”
• Increasing the city’s sponsorship for the annual balloon festival. This year’s Gulf Coast Hot-Air Balloon Festival will be April 30-May 2 at OWA.
• Approving $7.1 million paid for goods and services by Foley during September.
• A report from Community Development showing 29 permits were issued for single-family homes with a valuation of $10.2 million. No permits were issued for new commercial construction in September.
• A report on tax collections to end fiscal year 2025 showing the city collected $3.2 million in sales tax, slightly above collections in September of 2024 and $122,000 below budget projections. For the year, Foley collected $39.6 million in sales taxes or about $300,000 below budget projections.
• A report showing the city collected $159,612 in lodging taxes in September about $9,000 over 2024 collections and $16,000 over budget projections. For the year, Foley collected $2.3 million in lodging taxes or about $221,000 over budget projections.
• A report from the police department showing 248 inmates were processed through the city jail with a year-to-date total of 2,365. There are 18 arrests for shoplifting and 10 for simple assault non-family. There were 23 arrests for controlled substances and officers were dispatched for service 2,209 times in September.
• A report from the fire department showing crews were called 41 times for medical assists, 28 times for motor vehicle accidents with no injuries and 19 times for accidents with injuries, 24 times to assist an invalid and 10 times crews were called out but found no incident upon arrival. Crews were called a total of 211 times including 24 calls that were canceled en route.
• Accepting rights-of-way and infrastructure improvements in Ledgewick Subdivision phases one, two-B and three for city maintenance. The subdivision is east of North Pecan Street and south of Perfection Road.
• A second reading of an ordinance authorizing the sale of surplus real estate no longer needed by the city to Baldwin Industrial Storage and Warehousing for $50,000 per acre. The property is located east of the Foley Beach Express in the city’s industrial park.
• A second reading of an ordinance declaring a parcel owned by the city as surplus and authorizing its sale to Brabner & Hollon for property also in the Foley Industrial Park. According to the meeting agenda, the company plans to spend $1 million for improvements after paying the city $50,000 per acre for the property.
• A second reading on an ordinance declaring a parcel in the Foley Industrial Park as surplus and selling it to A-1 Insulation for $50,000 per acre.
• An ordinance “reaffirming the personnel system policy with regard to appointed city officials. No other details were provided in the agenda.
• Two resolutions of commendation and appreciation for council members Vera Quaites and Rick Blackwell for their service to the city.
• A resolution approving Nov. 1 retirement awards. No other details were provided in the agenda.
• A change order with Ammons and Blackmon for a change order on the new Public Works campus project adding $25,020 to complete necessary grading work at the site.
• Approving a contract with WAS Design to begin plans to improve the landscaping at the Cat Alley entrance off of North Alston Street for $11,000.
• A change order for the Park Avenue traffic calming improvement project to add $38,750 to permanently fix a splice in an electric component.
•  Declaring Lt. Darren Miller’s police badge and service weapons as surplus and part of his retirement.
• Purchasing a 2026 Ford F-150 pickup for the planning department for $48,000.
• Approving the use of Aaronville Park for Anchor Point Church to sell plate lunches for its Raise the Roof Ministries.
• A resolution amending the pay classification plan for the police department to add a Community Safety and Wellness Specialist.
• Authorizing the conversion of unused sick leave to retirement service credit for retirees.
• Approving an addendum to the Michigan Avenue stormwater improvement project with Thompson Engineering to add native plants and irrigation systems and extending the contract 90 days. This will add $25,000 to the project.
• Declaring primary source vendors for the library for fiscal year 2026.
• Buying a knuckle boom truck for the Street Department for $291,651.
• Updating the pay plan for the marketing department.
• Reappointing Gary Hellmich to the board of adjustments and appeals and reappointing Kathryn Ford to the Museum-Archives Board.
• Approving the renewal of a lease of office space and parking spaces at 200 W. Laurel Avenue.
• Approving the purchase of property from the Gatlin family at 127 E. Violet Ave. east of Gatlin Lumber and north of Heritage Park for $1.5 million.