Boards & Committees

Council Committees

Economic Development

  • Chair: Aaron Sims

Senior Activity Center

  • Chair: Robert Box

Library

  • Chair: Erin Arnold

Parks

  • Chair: John London

Water Department

  • Chair: Erin Arnold

Finance

  • Chair: David Spivey

Judicial Ordinances

  • Chair:  Aaron Sims

Public Works

  • Chair: John London

Public Safety (Police & Fire)

  • Chair: Robert Box

CDA Liaison

  • Aaron Sims

Planning and Zoning Liaison

  • David Spivey

Abatement Liaison

  • Robert Box

Industrial Development Board Liaison

  • Aaron Sims

Education Grants

  • Erin Arnold

Downtown Redevelopment Authority

Redevelopment and revitalization of the downtown through the promotion of economic development opportunities.


 

Industrial Development Board

This board promotes industrial development for economic development.

Board Member                               Term                                                                                 Resolution

Ethan Clemons                                   Six-year term ending on November 7, 2031                    2025-R-225

Patricia Musso                                    Six-year term ending on November 7, 2031                    2026-R-38

Nathaniel Rutledge                            Four-year term ending on November 7, 2027               2023-R-167

Francesca Roscoe                               Four-year term ending on November 7, 2027                2025-R-224

Vaughn Barclay                                    Unexpired term ending on November 7, 2029              2025-R-134

Darrin Crabb                                        Unexpired term ending on November 7, 2029              2025-R-225

Mike Davis                                           Six-year term ending on November 7, 2029                   2023-167

 

 


 

Planning and Zoning

This board makes recommendations to the City Council on all matters concerning zoning, as well as, approves or disapproves subdivisions or other divisions of property.

Board Member                                 Term                                

Bill Segrest                                               Ending January 2032

Francesca Roscoe                                  Ending January 2032

Wendell McGee                                    Ending January 2032

Marty Schwartz                                    Ending January 2032

 


Zoning Board of Adjustment

The zoning board of adjustments reviews appeals of the building officials decisions and reviews requests for special exceptions and variances.

Board Member                               Term                                                                          Resolution

Sergei Kilic                                          Three-year term ending June 3, 2028                       2025-R-104

Trae Hawkins                                     Two-year term ending June 3, 2027                          2025-R-105

Claude Perry                                       Two-year term ending June 3, 2027                          2025-R-106

Heather Flaherty                                One-year term ending June 3, 2026                          2025-R-107

Terri Johnson                                     One-year term ending June 3, 2026                          2025-R-108

Robert Bruner                                     Unexpired term ending May 6, 2028                        2025-R-130

Craig Sanderson                                  Unexpired term ending May 6, 2028                        2025-R-131


Commercial Development Authority

The Commercial Development Authority (CDA) partners with the City of Irondale to create economic development opportunities that expand the tax base of our community. Our goal is to become a trusted resource for existing and prospective businesses in Irondale. We help to maintain a business environment that allow commercial enterprises to grow and succeed in Irondale. We promote and sustain commercial development by:

  • Utilizing retail recruitment and marketing efforts to attract new commercial prospects to Irondale.
  • Working closely with federal, state, local and private economic developers to support and expand our business community.
  • Providing valuable tools and resources that enable local businesses to grow and thrive in Irondale.

The CDA provides assistance to businesses looking to locate in Irondale and they promote local businesses and community organizations.

Detailed Demographic Data

City of Irondale, City Clerk’s Office 101 20th Street South, Irondale, AL 35210.

Contact – irondale.cda@gmail.com

Board Member                               Term                                                                          Resolution

Trae Hawkins                                        Term ending March 15, 2030                                   2026-R-49

David Pugh                                             Term ending March 15, 2030                                  2026-R-51

Catherine Hogewood                            Term ending March 15, 2028                                   2024-R-37

Vaughn Barclay                                      Term ending March 15, 2029                                   2025-R-53

Tonya Dawson                                        Term ending March 15, 2030                                  2026-R-50

 


Library Board

The library board helps to oversee the operation of the public library and establishes policy.

Denise Wright                         Term ending September 30, 2027                         2023-R-127

Shelly Ann Edge                      Term ending September 30, 2026                         2023-R-185

Kim Munford                           Term ending September 30, 2025                         2021-R-95

Tanya Ferguson                      Term ending September 30, 2025                          2021-R-95

Madeline Buchanan               Term ending September 30, 2028                          2024-R-185


Public Building Authority

Board Member                               Term                                                                          Resolution

Kim McDanal                                       Ending July 25, 2025                                                   2024-R-122

Terry Burney                                         Ending July 25, 2027                                                   2024-R-122

Denzel Okinedo                                    Ending July 25, 2029                                                  2024-R-122

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Abatement Board

Board Member                             Term                                                Resolution                                District

Mike Davis                                   Ending November 2030                         2026-R-33                                       1

Terri Johnson                              Ending November 2030                        2026-R-34                                       2

Donald Eagen                              Ending November 2030                        2026-R-35                                       3

Jerome Munford                         Ending November 2030                        2026-R-36                                       4

Scott Lewis                                   Ending November 2030                        2026-R-37                                        5