Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – The city is looking to add more amenities to the Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermen’s Market on Miflin Road in Foley. To expand event offerings, Foley is considering adding a commercial kitchen on the site. McCollough Architecture has submitted plans and will present them at a council meeting.

The council will meet in a joint regular/work session on April 20 at 4 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall.

“McCollough Architecture agrees to provide revised architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering design and construction documents based on the objectives outlined (by the city),” a memo from McCollough Architecture President Sted McCollough states.

Initial design and professional services during construction for the kitchen will cost the city $8,380, broken down in two ways:

·        Construction drawing revisions (lump-sum $3,580)- 30 days: The owner may authorize the Architect to proceed with changes to the drawings. … Permit drawings shall include architectural drawings sufficient for building permitting and consist of a site plan, floor plans, exterior elevations, selected interior elevations, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical layouts based on the above changes in the program. This includes updated specifications.

·        Architectural construction administration (lump-sum $4,800): $800 to be billed monthly with an anticipated six-month construction timeline: Construction administration includes bidding and negotiations, two monthly O.A.C. meetings, site visits, field reports, Submittal and RFI review, as well as Pay application review.

The council will also consider having Sawgrass to combine the CAFFM phase two project with a Foley Sports Tourism concession and restroom facility, “designing the building to be less flammable and to be bid with the second CAFFM project,” according to Director David Thompson of the Leisure Services Department. The total for the project is estimated at $475,000.

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

• Declaring May 3-9 as Public Service Recognition Week.
• Receive a check from State Rep. Donna Givens, R-Loxley, for the new library. The agenda didn’t state the amount of the check.
• The Southern Relief community meals program. There was no further information in the agenda.
• Approving payment of $13.1 million for goods and services during March.
• Receiving a report on building permits showing 26 were issued for single-family homes in March, and no new commercial permits. There were 41 single-family permits issued in February and two for commercial buildings.
• Hirings by Human Resources, which included four in-house promotions for a sanitation driver, athletic coordinator, police lieutenant, and street maintenance worker. There are two jobs pending, including for a planning manager and a Human Resources generalist.
• A report from the police department for activity in March, including processing 284 inmates through the city jail, 17 arrests for simple assault and domestic violence, 13 arrests for DUI, 14 for theft, and 10 for shoplifting. Officers were called out 2,736 times for service, including 103 traffic accidents and 194 citations issued. Animal control received 56 calls for service in March as well.
• A report from the fire department shows that in March, crews were called out 248 times, including 52 times for lift assist, 36 times for motor vehicle collisions, 15 times for hazardous materials from collisions, 23 times for fire alarms, and 23 times for calls canceled en route.
• A report on tax collections in March, including $3 million in sales taxes or about $200,000 more than March of 2025, and about $54,000 over budget projections. In lodging taxes, Foley collected $167,738 in March, or $12,000 above 2025 collections but $22,000 short of budget projections.
• Approving a liquor, tobacco, and alternative nicotine products for Casey's 4730 at 1216 N. McKenzie St. or in the new CEFCO store at Fern Avenue and McKenzie Street.
• Replacing Scenic Byway/Coastal Connection signs on clusters at the U.S. 98 and State Route 59 intersection. No costs were given for the changes.
• Hiring Jerry Phillip Webb for $250 a month plus expenses incurred for piloting services and routine maintenance on the city’s 84-year-old N3N biplane.
• A contract for bottled soft drinks for the city was awarded after no bids were received. The city is currently negotiating a contract with Coca-Cola.
• Approving a new truck for the Municipal Complex for $60,000 to replace a 2012 model that will be auctioned off.
• Amending the pay classification plans for the police department and Human Resources.
• Approving a legislative grant application to State Rep. Frances Holk-Jones, R-Foley, for $24,500 for the Graham Creek Haunted Forest event for the last three weekends in October.
• Applications for grants celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, including one from the Alabama Humanities Alliance American in 250 mini grant and an Alabama Semiquincentennial Community grant. The agenda didn’t state the amount of money the grants are seeking.
• Soliciting bids and awarding the bid for the Mills Pedestrian Path project with an estimated cost of $1.2 million. According to a memo from Daisha Barnes of the Engineering Department, survey and design on the project have been completed, and bids can move forward.
• Approving a $300,000 proposal from Sawgrass Consulting for professional services for the city’s 2026 street resurfacing project.
• A contract with OTK Architecture for $48,000 for professional services for renovations to the old library’s second floor to convert into administrative offices.
• Funding the construction of a roadway and parking area for the Andrew James Wetland Reserve for $70,000. This is phase two of a project named after James, who helped with engineering on the initial phase of fencing for security, wetland mats to improve water quality in the pond, birdhouses, and an osprey tower.
• Approving addendums to an $87,500 contract with Sawgrass Consulting for the monarch conservatory at Graham Creek Nature Preserve to be moved to a new site to reduce overall costs.
• Buying new carpet for half of the Foley Sports Tourism Event Center for $29,600.
• Approving the purchase of a field drag for the Parks and Recreation Department for $33,628 to replace a 2011 unit.
• Buying a Toro Workman UTV for the sports tourism department for $35,000.
• Approving a sponsorship for the Lions at the Links golf tournament on April 24 at Glen Lakes Golf Club. The agenda didn’t say how much the sponsorship might cost.