City Commission Agendas and Minutes

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CITY OF DOTHAN, ALABAMA REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 5, 2013 The Board of Commissioners of the City of Dothan, Alabama, met in regular session in the Commission Chambers of the Roy Driggers Municipal Building at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 5, 2013 with the following members present: Mayor Mike Schmitz, Associate Commissioners Kevin Dorsey, Amos M. Newsome, Jr., Albert Kirkland, John Ferguson, Taylor Barbaree and Hamp Baxley. Also present were City Manager Michael West, Interim City Clerk Tammy Danner, who recorded the Minutes of the Meeting, and the local news media representatives. Mayor Schmitz called the meeting to order. Pastor Stephen Russell, Central Baptist Church, then led in prayer, afterwhich Commissioner Barbaree led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Commissioner Barbaree moved that the Minutes of the Meeting of October 15, 2013, be approved, motion seconded by Commissioner Baxley and unanimously approved. Mayor Schmitz presented and read a proclamation, proclaiming November, 2013 as “National Diabetes Awareness Month” in the City of Dothan. Sambora Vaughan, Diabetes Advocate/Ambassador was present for the proclamation. Mayor Schmitz presented and read a proclamation, proclaiming November 22-28, 2013 as “Farm-City Week” in the City of Dothan. Dr. Adair Gilbert, Chairperson of the Farm-City Week Planning Committee was present for the proclamation. Mayor Schmitz presented and read a proclamation, proclaiming November, 2013 as “Hospice Month” in the City of Dothan. Jessie Hendrix, Hospice Specialist was present for the proclamation. Mayor Schmitz presented and read a proclamation, proclaiming November, 2013 as “Home Care Month” in the City of Dothan. Jessie Hendrix, Hospice Specialist was present for the proclamation. Mayor Schmitz presented and read a proclamation, proclaiming November 15, 2013 as “The Pilot Club’s Birthday” in the City of Dothan. Charlotte Adams, President of the Pilot’s Club was present for the proclamation. Commissioner Dorsey expressed appreciation to Fire Chief Larry Williams and his staff for a great response time to the vehicle fire which occurred this past Sunday on Headland Avenue. Commissioner Newsome asked for an update on getting the speed limit changed in the vicinity of E. Main Street and ACOM. City Manager West said he would follow up and have a report by this afternoon. Commissioner Barbaree requested that the reappointment of Sheila Azar be placed on the next Administrative agenda as District 5’s representative on the Substance Abuse Board. Mayor Schmitz expressed appreciation to the Commission for their commitment to creating jobs and their philosophy of “go wherever we have to go to create jobs.” Mayor Schmitz recently returned from China on an economic development trip. He stated that the City of Dothan will host a big event in March with hundreds of manufacturing companies coming to our community. Mayor Schmitz said he hopes our community will embrace them and show them who we really are. He said this alone will help us move forward with economic development. Minutes of the Board of Commissioners – November 5, 2013, continued. Mayor Schmitz expressed appreciation to Chief Williams and the entire Dothan Fire Department staff for the extraordinary job they did with the fundraiser for Morgan Hasty. Mayor Schmitz also expressed appreciation to James Etheredge, President of this year’s National Peanut Festival and the many volunteers who are working very hard to make this year’s festival a great success. At this time, Mayor Schmitz recognized Little Miss Dothan Caelyn Dolar, Junior Miss Dothan Ashlyn Cullifer, and Miss Dothan Raven Pasibe. Mayor Schmitz welcomed Dothan City Schools Superintendent Tim Wilder to the meeting. City Manager West announced that the National Peanut Festival Parade will be this Saturday beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Main Street. At this time, Debbie Reed, Leisure Services introduced and recognized the Masters Games Winners from Rosehill Senior Center. She also introduced and recognized Dorothy Brackin, 2013 All Star Award Winner District 8. Commissioner Newsome said the City of Dothan is very proud of its senior citizens. At this time, 2013 Miracle Cup Organizers Corporal David Asbill, Magnus Stjernstrom, and Scott Hogan presented a check to the Dothan Area Special Olympics Program in the amount of $7,422.00. Those present to accept were, Angie Lowe, Department of Leisure Services, Zachary Grice, Dothan Area Special Olympic Athlete and Heath Carpenter. City Manager West announced that there will be a Southwest Urban Sector Neighborhoods Planning meeting held on November 7, 2013 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Church of the Nativity Episcopal Church. Mr. West also announced that a City Commission work session has been scheduled for November 14th at 10:00 a.m., location to be announced later, to discuss the City’s Landfill. City Manager West stated that there was a correction to today’s Administrative Agenda. Item #4 states that the appointment is to the Planning Commission; however, the appointment is to the Board of Zoning Adjustment. Mayor Schmitz introduced the application of Jansen Tidmore for a Special Retail License-More than 30 days for Cheers Refreshment Services, located at 145 North Foster Street. Commissioner Kirkland moved for approval, motion seconded by Commissioner Barbaree and unanimously carried. Mayor Schmitz announced a Public Hearing regarding the abatement and removal of noxious or dangerous weeds. There being no one present to speak, Mayor Schmitz declared the Public Hearing closed. Mayor Schmitz announced a Public Hearing regarding the demolition and removal of unsafe structures. There being no one present to speak, Mayor Schmitz declared the Public Hearing closed. Mayor Schmitz welcomed Houston County Chairman Mark Culver to the meeting. Mayor Schmitz introduced Ordinance No. 2013-366 (recorded in Ordinance Book No. _______at Page_______), rezoning property owned by Joseph Investments, LLC located north of East Main Street between Health Sciences Boulevard and Drew Road from A-C District to B-2 District. Commissioner Barbaree moved for immediate consideration, motion seconded by Commissioner Kirkland and upon the motion being put to vote, those voting “yea,” were Schmitz, Dorsey, Newsome, Kirkland, Ferguson, Barbaree and Baxley; “nay:” none. The motion was carried by the majority of seven “yeas” to no “nays.” Commissioner Barbaree then moved for adoption of Ordinance No. 2013-366, motion seconded by Commissioner Kirkland and upon the motion being put to vote, those voting “yea,” were Schmitz, Dorsey, Newsome, Kirkland, Ferguson, Minutes of the Board of Commissioners – November 5, 2013, continued. Barbaree and Baxley; “nay:” none. The motion was carried by the majority of seven “yeas” to no “nays.” Mayor Schmitz introduced Ordinance No. 2013-367 (recorded in Ordinance Book No. _______at Page_______), rezoning property owned by Spann Farm Realty Company located south of West Main Street between Grove Park and Spann Farm Subdivisions from B-2 District to R-3 District. Commissioner Barbaree moved for immediate consideration, motion seconded by Commissioner Kirkland and upon the motion being put to vote, those voting “yea,” were Schmitz, Dorsey, Newsome, Kirkland, Ferguson, Barbaree and Baxley; “nay:” none. The motion was carried by the majority of seven “yeas” to no “nays.” Commissioner Barbaree then moved for adoption of Ordinance No. 2013-367, motion seconded by Commissioner Baxley and upon the motion being put to vote, those voting “yea,” were Schmitz, Dorsey, Newsome, Kirkland, Ferguson, Barbaree and Baxley; “nay:” none. The motion was carried by the majority of seven “yeas” to no “nays.” Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2013-368 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), declaring certain properties which are overgrown with weeds, scrub, wild bushes, grass and other vegetable growth as injurious to the health, safety and welfare of the community as nuisances and ordering that the properties be abated. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Barbaree and unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2013-369 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), declaring certain properties as creating a nuisance, constituting a hazard to the public health, safety and convenience of the citizens and authorizing the demolition and removal of said properties. Commissioner Barbaree moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Kirkland and unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2013-370 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), confirming the cost incurred in notification and abatement of certain properties determined to be nuisances by Resolution Number 2013-249 and 2013-327 and turning the costs over to the County Tax Collector so that the amounts can be added to the next regular bills for taxes levied against the respective lots and parcels of land. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Barbaree and unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2013-371 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), declaring certain properties which are overgrown with weeds, scrub, wild bushes, grass and other vegetable growth as injurious to the health, safety and welfare of the community as nuisances and calling for a public hearing to be held on the matter during the regularly scheduled commission meeting on December 17, 2013. Commissioner Barbaree moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Kirkland and unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2013-372 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), appointing Tammy K. Danner as City Clerk at an annual salary of $57,865.60 to be paid on a biweekly basis effective November 5, 2013. Commissioner Barbaree moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Kirkland and unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2013-373 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), appropriating additional funds to satisfy outstanding encumbrances for Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2013. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Barbaree and unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2013-374 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), entering into an agreement with Houston County to control, manage, repair, maintain and improve roads within the municipal limits of the City of Dothan. Commissioner Newsome moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Kirkland and unanimously adopted. Minutes of the Board of Commissioners – November 5, 2013, continued. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2013-375 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), submitting an application to the U.S. Corps of Engineers for fill of existing wetlands and subsequent mitigation of wetland impacts necessary for the construction of James O. Oates Park. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Baxley. City Manager West said this is not a vote to build a park; it is a request for permission from the Corps of Engineers to do the site work required once we begin building the park. There being no further discussion the resolution was unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2013-376 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), entering into an agreement with David Jones to serve as Public Defender for the City of Dothan at an annual salary of $24,000.00. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Baxley and unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2013-377 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), entering into an agreement with Kathleen Nemish to serve as Public Defender for the City of Dothan at an annual salary of $24,000.00. Commissioner Barbaree moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Kirkland and unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2013-378 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), entering into an agreement with Shaun McGhee to serve as Public Defender for the City of Dothan at an annual salary of $24,000.00. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Barbaree and unanimously adopted. Commissioner Baxley stated that these positions are not funded by taxpayer dollars. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2013-379 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), entering into a Permit Agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation for permission to perform necessary maintenance to its utility lines along AL/US Route No. 84 West, beginning at Milepost No. 205.97 and ending at Milepost No. 206.09. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Baxley and unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2013-380 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), entering into a Permit Agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation for the installation of one hundred and ten (110) feet of 1/0 ACSR that will have to cross over US Highway 431/231 North to provide three phase service at 881 North Oates Street. Commissioner Newsome moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Kirkland. Commissioner Ferguson asked if this is a new development. City Manager West said yes, it will be a new building across from the church located where Reeves Street comes into 231 north. There being no further discussion the resolution was unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2013-381 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), entering into a contract with Waid Parrish & Associates for the Civic Center Remodeling architectural services for a fee of $27,000.00. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Newsome and unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2013-382 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), entering into an agreement with the Southern Alabama Regional Council on Aging to receive funding from the Houston County Tobacco Tax Fund for senior citizen programs. Commissioner Newsome moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Kirkland and unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2013-383 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), entering into an agreement with PoliceReports.US to offer citizens and their authorized representatives acting on their behalf the option to access accident reports via online purchase through PoliceReports.US Minutes of the Board of Commissioners – November 5, 2013, continued. online accident report distribution service at a cost of $20.00 per report. Commissioner Dorsey moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Kirkland and unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2013-384 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), entering into a modified agreement with Motorola for maintenance of the Motorola Astro 7.4 800 MHz P25 radio system and reducing the cost from $23,130.28 per month to $17,897.06 per month. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Barbaree and unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz asked if it would be the will of the Commission to approve Items 29 -41 (various board appointments) at the same time, to which the Commission concurred. There were no objections. Mayor Schmitz then read each appointment separately. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2013-385 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), re-appointing Mike Schmitz as a member of t he Southeast Alabama Gas District Board. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Barbaree and upon the motion being put to vote, those voting “yea,” were Schmitz, Dorsey, Kirkland, Ferguson, Barbaree and Baxley; “nay:” Newsome. The motion was carried by the majority of six "yeas" to one “nay.” Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2013-386 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), appointing Susan Morrison as a member of the Board of Zoning Adjustment. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Barbaree and upon the motion being put to vote, those voting “yea,” were Schmitz, Dorsey, Kirkland, Ferguson, Barbaree and Baxley; “nay:” Newsome. The motion was carried by the majority of six "yeas" to one “nay.” Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2013-387 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), appointing Dwayne Bowman as a supernumerary member of the Board of Zoning Adjustment. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Barbaree and upon the motion being put to vote, those voting “yea,” were Schmitz, Dorsey, Kirkland, Ferguson, Barbaree and Baxley; “nay:” Newsome. The motion was carried by the majority of six "yeas" to one “nay.” Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2013-388 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), appointing Valerie Judah as a member of the Historic Preservation Commission. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Barbaree and upon the motion being put to vote, those voting “yea,” were Schmitz, Dorsey, Kirkland, Ferguson, Barbaree and Baxley; “nay:” Newsome. The motion was carried by the majority of six "yeas" to one “nay.” Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2013-389 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), appointing Michael Jackson as a member of the Historic Preservation Commission. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Barbaree and upon the motion being put to vote, those voting “yea,” were Schmitz, Dorsey, Kirkland, Ferguson, Barbaree and Baxley; “nay:” Newsome. The motion was carried by the majority of six "yeas" to one “nay.” Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2013-390 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), re-appointing Robert Reynolds as a member of the Historic Preservation Commission. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Barbaree and upon the motion being put to vote, those voting “yea,” were Schmitz, Dorsey, Kirkland, Ferguson, Barbaree and Baxley; “nay:” Newsome. The motion was carried by the majority of six "yeas" to one “nay.” Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2013-391 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), appointing Bart Liddon as a member of the Historic Minutes of the Board of Commissioners – November 5, 2013, continued. Preservation Commission. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Barbaree and upon the motion being put to vote, those voting “yea,” were Schmitz, Dorsey, Kirkland, Ferguson, Barbaree and Baxley; “nay:” Newsome. The motion was carried by the majority of six "yeas" to one “nay.” Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2013-392 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), appointing Warren Reeves as a member of the Historic Preservation Commission. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Barbaree and upon the motion being put to vote, those voting “yea,” were Schmitz, Dorsey, Kirkland, Ferguson, Barbaree and Baxley; “nay:” Newsome. The motion was carried by the majority of six "yeas" to one “nay.” Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2013-393 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), appointing Wes Grant as a member of the Historic Preservation Commission. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Barbaree and upon the motion being put to vote, those voting “yea,” were Schmitz, Dorsey, Kirkland, Ferguson, Barbaree and Baxley; “nay:” Newsome. The motion was carried by the majority of six "yeas" to one “nay.” Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2013-394 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), appointing Jon Smith as a member of the Historic Preservation Commission. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Barbaree and upon the motion being put to vote, those voting “yea,” were Schmitz, Dorsey, Kirkland, Ferguson, Barbaree and Baxley; “nay:” Newsome. The motion was carried by the majority of six "yeas" to one “nay.” Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2013-395 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), appointing Joe Donofro as The Downtown Group’s representative on the Historic Preservation Commission. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Barbaree and upon the motion being put to vote, those voting “yea,” were Schmitz, Dorsey, Kirkland, Ferguson, Barbaree and Baxley; “nay:” Newsome. The motion was carried by the majority of six "yeas" to one “nay.” Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2013-396 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), appointing Andy Gosselin as the Murals of the Wiregrass representative on the Historic Preservation Commission. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Barbaree and upon the motion being put to vote, those voting “yea,” were Schmitz, Dorsey, Kirkland, Ferguson, Barbaree and Baxley; “nay:” Newsome. The motion was carried by the majority of six "yeas" to one “nay.” Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2013-397 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), appointing Jody Durden as Landmark Park’s representative on the Historic Preservation Commission. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Barbaree. Commissioner Newsome asked if everything had been resolved regarding the three year staggered terms for the Historic Preservation Commission. Mayor Schmitz said their terms coincide with the Commission’s terms. Commissioner Newsome said there is a state and federal requirement involved with the Historic Preservation Commission members. He said he was not sure that we are meeting those requirements. Mayor Schmitz said we created the local Historic Preservation Commission and as we appoint them they serve as we serve. There being no further discussion and upon the motion being put to vote, those voting “yea,” were Schmitz, Dorsey, Kirkland, Ferguson, Barbaree and Baxley; “nay:” Newsome. The motion was carried by the majority of six "yeas" to one “nay.” Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2013-398 (recorded in Ordinance Book No. _______at Page_______), awarding the following bids and approving other purchases over $15,000.00 by the City. Minutes of the Board of Commissioners – November 5, 2013, continued. ITEM VENDOR AMOUNT Demolition of Substandard Structures Hopper-Moore, Inc. $15,300.00 Item 1. - $1,800.00: Item 2. - $4,250.00; dba BMI Item 3.-$8,250.00; Item 4.-$1,000.00 Enterprise, AL 1/0 ACSR Bare Wire, 6/1 STR, Code: Irby Electrical See price in Raven, 6000 Feet per Non-returnable Dothan, AL Description Reel; Quantity 12,000 (more or less)- Unit Price .202 per foot #2 Triplex Aluminum Overhead, ACSR Mayer Electric See price in Reduced Neutral Code: Shepard Dothan, AL Description VIP, 500 feet coils; Quantity 10,000 Feet (more or less) - Unit Price .392 Per foot #6 Duplex Aluminum Overhead, ACSR Mayer Electric See price in Neutral Code: Shepard VIP, 500 Dothan, AL Description Feet coils; Quantity 10,000 Feet (more or less) - Unit Price .15 Per foot 1/0 Triplex Aluminum, ACSR Mayer Electric See Price in Reduced Neutral Code: Janthina Dothan, AL Description VIP, 500 feet coils; Quantity 10,000 Feet (more or less) - Unit Price .623 Per foot 4/0 Triplex Aluminum Overhead, ACSR Mayer Electric See Price in Neutral Code: Appaloosa Dothan, AL Description VIP, 1100 feet per non- returnable reel; Quantity 3,000 Feet (more or less) - Unit Price $1.85 per foot 350 Quadraplex, MCM and One Irby Electrical See Price in Quad, UD 600 V, Code: Slippery Rock Dothan, AL Description 1000 feet per non-returnable reel; Quantity 1,000 (more or less)- Unit Price $3.09 per foot 1/0 CIC, 2500 feet per non-returnable Gresco Capstone Utility See price in Reel, as per specifications for Dothan, AL Description Primary CIC; Quantity 15,000 (more Or less) - Unit Price $3.27 per foot 4/0 CIC, 2500 feet per non-returnable Gresco Capstone Utility See price in Reel, as per specifications for Dothan, AL Description 4/0 Triplex Secondary; Quantity 15,000 (more or less) - Unit Price $2.13 Per foot General Tree Trimming Prices per Asplundh Tree Expert Company See price in Hour: working foreman-$21.70; Alabaster, AL Description Tree Man-$18.13; Ground Man- $15.20; Bucket Truck-$14.21; Chipper-$3.04; Chain Saw as Needed-$.70 Other Purchases: MP-4015 Dry Phosphate Corrosion Pristine Water Solutions, Inc. $44,640.00 Inhibitor Specifically Blended for the Waukegan, IL City of Dothan, Aquadene® MP4015-300#-Unit Cost $1.55- Quantity 28,800 (more or less) City of Dothan Cigarette 5 Cent Tax Meyercord Revenue, Inc. $44,010.00 Stamps: 18 cases with rolls of Carol Stream, IL 30,000=450 rolls=13,500,000 Stamps @ $3.26/M Trial Expert Schoel Consulting $ 4,727.50 Claim Number 2002758 Birmingham, AL Natural Gas for Fiscal Year 2014 SE Alabama Gas District $18,697.00 Dothan, AL Minutes of the Board of Commissioners – November 5, 2013, continued. Professional Services King & Spalding, LLP $ 675.00 Project Number 850310 Atlanta, GA Annual Hardware Maintenance for Riley Group $68,390.69 Both AS 400’s; City Box; City Box Dothan, AL HMC; Rack & Printers-$52,929.96 And IBM Passport Software-$15,460.73 Conference Chairs for Sakado Room; Fairfield Chair Company $15,047.76 State Bid Number T390, Contract Lenoir, NC Number 4011946, Quantity 28- Unit Price $537.42 Excess Worker’s Compensation Frank Gates Service Company $90,850.00 Insurance, Policy Number: Cincinnati, OH EWC005177 Commissioner Barbaree then moved for adoption of Resolution No. 2013-398, motion seconded by Commissioner Baxley. In regard to the conference chairs for the Sakado Room, Commissioner Newsome asked what type of chairs are we getting for $500.00. City Manager West said this chair will be more of a board room type chair to help make it an upscale board room for meetings, etc. There being no further discussion the resolution was unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2013-399 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), approving the following advance travel requests for City employees: NAME CONFERENCE AMOUNT Tyson Carter Alabama Recreation and Parks $ 400.00 Garrett Franklin Association L.E.A.D. Program Tony Black Mentone, AL Renee Skipper Euthanasia by Injection $ 1073.00 Mechelle Baryla Huntsville, AL Stephanie Smith Wendell Cummings SWANA Fall Forum $ 1190.32 Roy Johnson Lake Guntersville, AL Ken Rice SWANA Fall Forum $ 550.32 Lake Guntersville, AL Troy Jones 2013 ISA/SSUSA National Convention $ 1347.44 Rhonda Kirk Charlotte, NC Don Bryan USTA Southern Tournament Director’s $ 140.00 Workshop Norcross, GA Charles Faulkner Law Enforcement First Responder Program $ 00.00 Erik Broten Glynco, GA Deanna Watford 26th Annual Government Accounting and $ 690.00 Auditing Forum Birmingham, AL Glen Ketchum Hazardous Devices Recertification $ 610.00 Huntsville, AL Ronald Hall Burglary Investigations $ 1704.16 Jared Bladen Altomonte Springs, FL Lynn Watkins Managing the Detective Unit $ 1704.16 Clark Allums Altomonte Springs, FL Becky Edwards Alabama Department of Forensic $ 00.00 One Sworn Law Science and ABI Enforcement Montgomery, AL or Panama City, FL Officer Sworn Personnel Undercover Narcotics Sweeps by $ 00.00 Assigned Police Police Canines Canines Alabama, Florida, Georgia Minutes of the Board of Commissioners – November 5, 2013, continued. Sworn Personnel Undercover Narcotics Operations $ 00.00 Assigned to VICE/ Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Narcotic Division Mississippi Will Glover US Marshals Service-Gulf Coast $ 00.00 Regional Fugitive Task Force Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi Todd David Southeast Region Executive Board of the $ 00.00 Traffic Officers Highway Safety Office South Alabama, Florida and Georgia Kenny Dunning 9U Boys District Soccer Tournament $ 700.00 Roy Kitts Ozark, AL Bill Sullivan Fire Investigator I $ 905.00 Tuscaloosa, AL Rose Evans-Gordon Current Issues Involving Municipal Court $ 2037.00 Michael Brown Practice/Procedure Seminar for Municipal Gregory McCain Judges Hoover, AL Benny Baxley Law Enforcement Executive Training: $ 238.00 Andalusia, AL Michael Muraski Basic Shooting Scene: Processing and $ 390.00 Documentation Anniston, AL Commissioner Kirkland then moved for adoption of Resolution No. 2013-399, motion seconded by Commissioner Baxley and unanimously carried. There being no further business, Commissioner Barbaree moved that the meeting be adjourned, motion seconded by Commissioner Baxley and upon the unanimous vote of "yea," the meeting was duly adjourned. /s/Tammy Danner, City Clerk Approved: /s/Mike Schmitz, Mayor /s/Kevin Dorsey, Associate Commissioner /s/Amos M. Newsome, Jr., Associate Commissioner /s/Albert Kirkland, Associate Commissioner /s/John Ferguson, Associate Commissioner /s/Taylor Barbaree, Associate Commissioner /s/Hamp Baxley, Associate Commissioner BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS