Jamie Cole Alabaster Councilman Ward 5

05/25/2026

For the fallen. Have a safe and reflective Memorial Day.

05/12/2026

So important to understand... EVERYONE benefits from a functioning sewer, whether you use it or not... And what lacks in the storm of media around this story is many well established public utilities use the practice of charging a minimal fee for sewer, connected or not. This is not new to Alabaster (was approved and voted in 30 years ago) nor is it unique to Alabaster. Utilities all over Alabama charge sewer fees.

But...

The fee needs to be fair and that's especially true for exemptions like swimming pools and irrigation. Proud to vote for these changes to help residents and glad our admin and water board worked quickly to make these fixes.

During last night’s meeting, the City Council approved multiple changes to the residential water, sewer and trash rate structure to help residents who experience high water usage events (such as lawn irrigation or filling a swimming pool) lower their sewer bills. The changes will also lower the base sewer rate charged to customers on septic who are within 200 feet of a sewer line. Details ⬇️
👉Alabaster’s sewer rates are tied to monthly water usage. High monthly water usage, such as filling a swimming pool or heavy irrigation, can cause a corresponding higher sewer bill.
👉The city has significantly reduced the cost to install a separate residential irrigation meter from $4,500 to the cost of the actual meter (usually between $600-$800). A separate irrigation meter allows residents to remove water used for irrigation purposes from their sewer bill.
👉The city now allows a once-a-year adjustment for filling a pool. The adjustment allows customers to remove water used for filling a pool from their sewer bill.
👉The city will lower the base rate to $30 for customers on septic who are within 200 feet of a sewer line. Customers on septic should call the Alabaster Water Board at 205–663–6155 to ensure they are charged the $30 base rate rather than the previous higher rate. The city will waive sewer tap fees for customers on septic wishing to connect to the city’s sewer line.
ℹ️For more information on these changes, view the full resolution at:https://mccmeetingspublic.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/alabastal-meet-df1fbfe10e13476994d8e3d053b5e025/ITEM-Attachment-001-1502a751943b421fa6d73faefc773205.pdf
📞To request a separate residential irrigation meter, pool-filling adjustment or to be charged the base $30 rate if you’re on septic, contact the Alabaster Water Board at 205–663–6155.

04/22/2026

Yet again! Thrilled to live in a place that values the arts!

04/11/2026

The phrase “dream come true” gets thrown around a lot, but having our first national touring act at our beautiful new amphitheater qualifies! It’s gonna be an amazing evening!

03/27/2026

We’re continuing our Siluria Sounds Concert Series next Thursday, April 2, with the Thompson High School Jazz Band! 🎶🎷 The FREE concert will begin at 6 p.m. at the Alabaster Amphitheater next to City Hall (1953 Municipal Way).

📍 Bring a chair or blanket, set up in the beautiful Municipal Green next to City Hall (1953 Municipal Way) and enjoy an afternoon of incredible music. Please see the attached parking map for parking areas near the Alabaster Amphitheater.

👏 The Siluria Sounds Concert Series is presented by the City of Alabaster and sponsored by Baptist Health Shelby Hospital, Central State Bank, Discover Shelby Alabama and the Alabaster Sports and Entertainment Foundation. The series is FREE to the public—no admission—thanks to the generosity of these sponsors and the City of Alabaster.

02/26/2026

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❗️Get ready, Alabaster, because we have some extremely exciting news to share today ❗️

We’re getting ready to kick off the Siluria Sounds Concert Series, presented by the City of Alabaster, at the city’s new amphitheater next to City Hall, and we’ve got a FUNNNN lineup on tap. And the best part? It’s all FREE thanks to our generous community sponsors: Discover Shelby Alabama | Baptist Health | Central State Bank | Alabaster Sports and Entertainment Foundation

ℹ️ Full details below:

The Siluria Sounds concert series will kick off March 9 and will bring multiple events to the state-of-the-art amphitheater throughout the rest of the year.

The following concerts are coming to the amphitheater this year. The amphitheater is located on the Municipal Green next to City Hall (1953 Municipal Way, Alabaster, AL). All are FREE admission.

🎵March 9: Thompson High School Choir and Theater Jukebox Night. 6 p.m.
🎵April 2: Thompson High School Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Lab Band, and Jazz Combo, 6 p.m.
🎵April 11: The Cleverlys, 7 p.m. with special guest Rollin' in the Hay at 6 p.m.
🎵May 9: Los Lonely Boys, 7 p.m.
🎵July 18: The Wildflowers - A Tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers with special guest The M-80s - Explosive ‘80s Rock, 7 p.m.
🎵Aug. 15: Young MC, Tone Loc and Sugarhill Gang, 7 p.m.
🎵Oct. 11: Alabama Symphony Orchestra, 3 p.m.

The concert series is only a portion of the extensive events calendar the city has planned for this year. Be sure to check cityofalabaster.com and the city’s social media accounts for detailed information leading up to each event.
👉March 7: Arbor Day at Veterans Park
👉March 28: Sensory Easter Egg Hunt at Larry Simmons Stadium
👉April 11: Clean Sweep Paper Shredding and e-Recycling Event in the Alabaster Senior Center Parking Lot
👉April 11: Touch-A-Truck at Veterans Park
👉April 25: Spring Citywide Yard Sale at Veterans Park
👉June and July: Movies in the Park and Teen Movie Nights at the amphitheater
👉June 6: Alabaster CityFest at THS
👉July 1: Independence Day Fireworks Show at THS
👉Mid-August: Alabaster Health Fair at THS
👉Oct. 31: Alabaster Fall Fest at the amphitheater
👉Mid-November: Fall Citywide Yard Sale at Veterans Park
👉Dec. 4: Christmas Water Tower Lighting Ceremony featuring the THS Jazz Band at the amphitheater
👉Dec. 5: Christmas Parade on U.S. 31
👉Throughout December: Festival of Trees, Tour of Lights, Paws and Claus, Sensory Santa, Christmas Movie Night and Cookies with Santa events at the amphitheater

01/27/2026

The city is currently accepting applications for Place 5 on the Alabaster Board of Education. 🎓✏️ The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, after which the City Council will interview selected applicants. The council will then appoint one applicant to a five-year term beginning in June.
Applicants must be residents of Alabaster. To apply, visit: https://www.cityofalabaster.com/391/Board-of-Education-Application

01/19/2026

A good day to just listen, reflect, and pray. For our nation, for our STATE.

It’s up to you.

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01/16/2026

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12/18/2025

Best of the best. Congratulations Chief!