On the agenda: Westover Sep 15, 2026 — Data Center (Sep 15)

WESTOVER CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
September 15, 2026
The meeting of the Council of the City of Westover, Alabama was held at the Westover City Hall in
Westover, Alabama at 6:30 p.m. on September 15, 2026.
Call To Order
Bobby Pardue, Mayor, called the meeting to order.
Roll Call – Bonnie Meacham, City Clerk - Treasurer
Upon roll call, Bobby Pardue, Mayor, declared a quorum present and the regular session opened for
transaction of business.
In Attendance
Present: Bobby Pardue, Mayor
Councilmembers: Roberta Stamp, Michael Shirley, Susan Lane and Dr. Jay Crisman
Absent: Shaneeka Phillips, Councilmember
Invocation
The Invocation was given by Bobby Pardue, Mayor.
Pledge of Allegiance
Ethan Cummings
COMMUNICATIONS
Data Center
Cody Cothron
LOOKING FORWARD
The Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) – Information requests from RSA have been sent to City
Clerk. Updates will be given to the Council through this process.
READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
The pre-meeting minutes for September 1, 2026 were presented for adoption.
A motion was made by Susan Lane, Councilmember, to adopt the pre-meeting minutes of September 1,
2026.
A second was made by Dr. Jay Crisman, Councilmember.
The pre-meeting minutes of September 1, 2026 were adopted unanimously as presented.
The regular meeting minutes of September 1, 2026 were presented for adoption.
A motion was made by Roberta Stamp, Councilmember, to adopt the regular minutes of September 1,
2026.

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A second was made by Susan Lane, Councilmember.
The motion to adopt the regular meeting minutes of September 1, 2026 was unanimously approved.
TREASURER’S REPORT
The 2026 July Year-to-Date Treasurer’s Report with July Balance Sheet Report was distributed in premeeting for review.
A Budget Work Session is scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at City Hall beginning at 6:00 p.m.
The Bank Balances were distributed in pre-meeting.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/PUBLIC SAFETY – Councilmember Susan Lane
Business Development – No Report
Public Safety
Governor Kay Ivey has declared September 2026 as National Preparedness Month in Alabama.
A new notification system state-wide and to sign up go to: www.ema.alabama.gov
Tips: Check batteries in smoke alarms monthly. Standard 9 Volt change every six to twelve months and
safety groups suggest changing when Daylight savings time begins and ends.
Know risks, learn what common disaster affects our area. Create an emergency plan and how your
family will communicate and create a supply kit. Stay informed and sign up: ema.alabama.gov and links
to the Shelby County alert system. Practice your emergency plan.
ANNEXATION AND ZONING – Michael Shirley, Councilmember
Annexation – The Planning Commission has pending items at this time.
Zoning – No Report
PUBLIC HEALTH –Dr. Jay Crisman, Councilmember
With Fall season close, cooler night temperatures, please be aware of snakes. Inform your children. For
snake removal contact Mark with Alabama Snake Removal at (256) 626-8807.
SUBDIVISION –Roberta Stamp, Councilmember
Subdivisions – No Report
Shelby County Urban Policy Board – No Report
EDUCATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT –Shaneeka Phillips, Councilmember - Absent
Education –– No Report
Community Development – No Report
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
Planning Commission – Chairman Kim Nixon – No Report
Attorney – Grace Graham, City Attorney - Absent
Board of Zoning Adjustments – Jeff Muzer, Chairman – Absent
Westover Fire Department – Chief Woodley - Absent
Westover Library & Seniors – Stephanie Rodda – Absent

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OLD BUSINESS
Westover Website
NEW BUSINESS
Smart XEO iWorQ proposal for the City of Westover’s website was given in pre-meeting.
A motion was made by Dr. Jay Crisman to accept the Smart XEO iWorQ contract for the City of
Westover’s website and giving Bobby Pardue, Mayor, authority to move forward with the project.
A second was made by Michael Shirley.
A Roll Call Vote:
Susan Lane, Councilmember - Aye
Michael Shirley, Councilmember - Aye
Bobby Pardue, Mayor - Aye
Roberta Stamp, Councilmember – Aye
Shaneeka Phillips, Councilmember - Absent
Dr. Jay Crisman, Councilmember – Aye
The motion to accept the Smart XEO iWorQ contract for the City of Westover’s website and giving Bobby
Pardue, Mayor, authority to move forward with the project was unanimously approved.
READING OF PETITIONS, APPLICATIONS, COMPLAINTS, APPEALS, COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.
– None
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDERS, AND OTHER BUSINESS
Ordinance #2026-09-15-1044 – Approving Re-zoning and Annexation for Grit Land Company, LLC
The first reading by Bonnie Meacham, City Clerk – Treasurer.
A motion was made by Roberta Stamp, Councilmember, to suspend the rules of the second reading for
Ordinance #2026-09-15-1044 – Approving Re-zoning and Annexation for Grit Land Company, LLC
A second motion was made Michael Shirley, Councilmember.
The motion to suspend the rules of the second reading for Ordinance #2026-09-15-1044 – Approving
Re-zoning and Annexation for Grit Land Company, LLC, was approved unanimously.
A motion was made by Roberta Stamp, Councilmember, to adopt Ordinance #2026-09-15-1044 –
Approving Re-zoning and Annexation for Grit Land Company, LLC.
A second was made by Michael Shirley, Councilmember.
A Roll Call Vote:
Susan Lane, Councilmember - Aye
Michael Shirley, Councilmember - Aye
Bobby Pardue, Mayor - Aye
Roberta Stamp, Councilmember – Aye
Shaneeka Phillips, Councilmember - Absent
Dr. Jay Crisman, Councilmember - Aye

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The motion to adopt Ordinance #2026-09-15-1044 – Approving Re-zoning and Annexation for Grit Land
Company, LLC was unanimous.
Ordinance #2026-09-15-1045 – Annexation into the City of Westover – Mindy Kitchen, Land Owner
Read by Bonnie Meacham, City Clerk – Treasurer.
A motion was made by Susan Lane, Councilmember, to suspend the rules of the second reading for
Ordinance #2026-09-15-1045 – Annexation into the City of Westover – Mindy Kitchen, Land Owner.
A second was made by Dr. Jay Crisman, Councilmember.
A Roll Call Vote:
Susan Lane, Councilmember - Aye
Michael Shirley, Councilmember - Aye
Bobby Pardue, Mayor - Aye
Roberta Stamp, Councilmember – Aye
Shaneeka Phillips, Councilmember - Absent
Dr. Jay Crisman, Councilmember – Aye
A motion was made to suspend the Rules was approved unanimously.
A motion was made by Susan Lane, Councilmember to approve Ordinance #2026-09-15-1045 –
Annexation into the City of Westover – Mindy Kitchen, Land Owner.
A second was made by Roberta Stamp, Councilmember.
Susan Lane, Councilmember - Aye
Michael Shirley, Councilmember - Aye
Bobby Pardue, Mayor - Aye
Roberta Stamp, Councilmember – Aye
Shaneeka Phillips, Councilmember - Absent
Dr. Jay Crisman, Councilmember – Aye
The motion to approve Ordinance #2026-09-15-1045 – Annexation into the City of Westover – Mindy
Kitchen, Land Owner, was unanimous.
COUNCIL COMMENTS - None
Roberta Stamp, Councilmember - The first planning meeting for our 2026 Christmas Tree Lightning and
Parade, will be held Thursday, September 24, 2026 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Please join us. Our Christmas
Parade and Lightning will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Dr. Jay Crisman, Councilmember – The next Westover Business Alliance meeting will be held Thursday,
October 22, 2026 more details at a later date.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Dr. Jay Crisman, Councilmember to adjourn.
A second made by Susan Lane, Councilmember.
The motion to adjourn was passed unanimously.

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The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Submitted by,
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Bobby Pardue, Mayor

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Bonnie Meacham, City Clerk – Treasurer

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