Foley making additions at Kids Park site
FOLEY – A new pavilion and restrooms are part of plans for improvements at Foley’s Max Griffin Park near the new Sara Thompson Kids Park. The city is going out for bids to rebuild the pavilion located next to the Kids Park site. The Kids Park reopened earlier this year after being rebuilt at a cost of $1.2 million. Jeff Lee, Foley Parks and Recreation director, said that since the playground reopened, the city can now rebuild the pavilion to provide shade and shelter for visitors to the site. “”This is repurposing the [...]
Foley seeks public input on strategic plan
FOLEY – Residents will have a chance to take part in guiding Foley’s future growth by helping to develop the city’s strategic plan. The city of Foley is working with the national consulting firm of BerryDunn to create a plan to prepare for the community’s development in upcoming years. As part of that process, Foley officials and consultants are seeking information from the public on the current state of the community and their vision for the city’s future. Mayor Ralph Hellmich said public participation is a vital part of the planning process. "I [...]
Foley completes armory transfer, moves cannons
FOLEY – Just before Veterans Day, two projects to transfer military property to the city of Foley are complete after more than a year of effort. The Foley City Council voted Monday, Nov. 6, to approve a transfer agreement with the Alabama Armory Commission. The agreement gives the city the former site of the Foley National Guard armory, located behind City Hall. The Foley National Guard unit was stationed at the building, located behind City Hall, for more than 50 years. In early 2023, the National Guard moved to a new armory that [...]
Zoning proposed for annexed Mills community
FOLEY – Residents and Foley officials are working to develop land-use plans for the newest area of the city. Members of the Mills community met with city representatives Tuesday to discuss proposed zoning designations for the district. Residents voted in August to have their community in west Foley become part of the city. Miriam Boone, Foley community development director, said the current plan calls for developed parcels in the annexed area to be zoned R-4, a residential designation that is the same as that in neighboring areas. She said lots that now have [...]
Foley employees earn Class A CDLs
FOLEY – More Foley employees continue to receive training that allows them to expand their abilities to operate municipal vehicles under a partnership between the city and other agencies. The city of Foley partnered with the Southwest Alabama Partnership for Training and Development and the Alabama Career Center, known as Alabama Works, to provide Class A Commercial Driver’s License training and certification for employees in the Public Works department. This partnership qualified for reimbursement of $11,700 for nine employees to receive their Class A CDL License through Bishop State. Over the last few [...]
Foley developing traffic safety plan
FOLEY – City officials are talking to residents and experts in an effort to make Foley streets safer. Foley is developing a Safety Action Plan to improve travel around the community. The city held a public meeting Monday, Nov. 6, to discuss the plan. “We’re having an open forum to take an input on dangerous road intersections in the city. Wayne Dyess, Foley executive director for infrastructure and development, said. “They're going to be doing a plan that will provide feedback to us and also help us with some grant opportunities for that.” [...]
Foley Councilman Dayton named advanced certified municipal official
ORANGE BEACH: Foley City Councilman Richard Dayton has been received the designated of advanced certified municipal official by the Alabama League of Municipalities. Dayton received the high honor after completing 40 credit hours of training conducted or endorsed by the league to achieve the CMO designation and then an additional 40 hours for the advanced certification. Dayton is a member of the 25th graduating class of advanced certified municipal officials. Class members were recognized for their accomplishment during graduation ceremonies in Orange Beach on Nov. 8. He was one of 35 municipal leaders [...]
Foley Safety Action meeting on Monday council agenda
FOLEY – The city of Foley will hold a safety action plan meeting Monday to hear from residents about safety on local roadways. The meeting is scheduled from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Foley Civic Center. The Foley City Council is also scheduled to discuss the project at their meeting. The council work session and meeting begins at 4 p.m. at Foley City Hall. During the safety meeting, residents will be asked their opinions on issues involving traffic and other road issues. Other items on the City Council agenda for the [...]
Foley Sister Cities program moves forward
FOLEY – Foley residents and officials are moving forward with efforts to develop the community’s Sister Cities program with the municipality of Hennef, Germany. Foley Sister Cities has raised money to send a delegation of South Baldwin high school students to Hennef in May. The Foley City Council voted at its most recent meeting to provide some funding to support the effort to send students. Program supporters in Hennef are also working to send German students to Foley in the fall of 2024. Foley Sister Cities has also developed other international cultural opportunities, [...]
Mills zoning meeting set Tuesday, Nov. 7
FOLEY – Area residents and city officials will discuss zoning for the recently annexed community of Mills in a public meeting Tuesday, Nov. 7. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Foley Civic Center. Mills residents voted Aug. 22 to have their community annexed into the city of Foley. The annexed area west of Baldwin County 65 includes about 105 residential lots with about 170 people. Most of the area is residential. The city is also working on plans to build a park in the newly annexed area. The park will [...]