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Gulf Shores Council reviews city projects and permits
John Mullen • October 2, 2023
Gulf Shores Council Addresses Business License Controversy
Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – A company that has been issued stop orders on projects in Gulf Shores because it did not obtain the proper permits or business license is applying for a license to operate in the city.
The council will meet in a work session on Oct. 2 at 4 p.m. in council chambers at city hall.
Purdy Restoration Services was first issued a stop order on Oct. 24, 2022, but soon after obtained a license for the remainder of the year. It was not renewed in January for 2023.
Three stop orders happened again on July 14, Sept. 15 and Sept. 20 and after the last one Purdy again applied for a business license. Staff recommends denying the application.
During the meeting, the council will also discuss:
- Reappointing councilmen Joe Garris and Gary Sinak to the Library Board through Nov. 9, 2027. Both men’s terms end on Nov. 9 of this year and both would like to keep serving on the board.
- Authorizing staff to accept an $800,000 Transportation Alternatives Program grant to make improvements on East. First Street from East 16th Avenue to East 19th Avenue including adding sidewalks along the road.
- Authorizing staff to pursue a Community Project Funding grant of $1.3 million to help with street resurfacing on 16 streets throughout the city.
- Agreeing to an increase in the lease with J&J Enterprises for the city employees’ health clinic by 5 percent due to higher wind/hazard insurance premiums. The new rent for 2024 would be $3,016 and the city would have an option for an additional year when the current term expires in December 2024. The rent for the option year would go up 3 percent.
- Modifying an agreement with the Alabama High School Athletic Association to change the dates of the regional softball tournaments conducted in the spring through 2026.
- Approving a public assembly permit for the city’s Community Christmas celebration at Sims Park on Dec. 1.
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