City Commission Agendas and Minutes

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CITY OF DOTHAN, ALABAMA REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 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, September 5, 2017 with the following members present: Mayor Mike Schmitz, Associate Commissioners Kevin Dorsey, Albert Kirkland, John Ferguson, Beth Kenward, and David Crutchfield. Commissioner Amos M. Newsome, Jr. was absent. Also present were City Manager Michael West, City Clerk Tammy Danner, Assistant City Clerk Wendy Shiver, who recorded the Minutes of the Meeting, and the local news media representatives. Mayor Schmitz called the meeting to order. Dr. Johnny Fain, First Baptist Church, then led in prayer, afterwhich Commissioner Dorsey led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Commissioner Kenward moved that the Minutes of the Meeting of August 15, 2017, be approved, motion seconded by Commissioner Crutchfield and unanimously approved. Mayor Schmitz presented and read a proclamation, proclaiming September, 2017 as “Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month.” Doris Moody, State of Teal Awareness/Lighting Committee, was present for the proclamation. Mayor Schmitz presented and read a proclamation, proclaiming September, 2017 as “Hunger Action Month.” David Hanks, Executive Director, Wiregrass Area United Way Food Bank, and Julie Gonzalez, Development Director, Wiregrass Area United Way Food Bank, were present for the proclamation. Commissioner Kirkland said he recently learned something about fire hydrants. He said in the movies and on television water spews up in the air when someone runs over a fire hydrant, but he found a hydrant beside Cottonwood Road that had been hit and there was no water coming out. He said he talked with one of our workers and found out hydrants have a valve that prevents the water from spewing out. He said he appreciates our employees for all they do. Commissioner Crutchfield said he would like to thank our department heads and their staff for responding very quickly to his requests over the last several weeks. Mayor Schmitz said he has tried to honor our city manager and all of our department heads over the years, and with this being his second to last meeting, he would like to take a moment to recognize Public Works Director Jerry Corbin. He said during the last eight years he has had the incredible honor of working with Mr. Corbin. Mayor Schmitz said Mr. Corbin is a knowledgeable leader who has been involved with many of the City’s accomplishments and he has served as acting city manager throughout the years when City Manager West is out of town. He said Mr. Corbin is someone who can be called on anytime, and he would like to thank him and his wife Bobbye for their almost twenty-nine years of service. City Manager West, along with Police Chief Steve Parrish, presented a service award to Brian Smith, for twenty-five years of service with the City. City Manager West made the following announcements and comments:  The City’s runoff election for District 2 Commissioner is Tuesday, September 12th and absentee ballot applications are due by Thursday, September 7th. Alabama’s Republican primary runoff election for U.S. Senate is Tuesday, September 26th. Minutes of the Board of Commissioners – September 5, 2017, continued.  The USTA State Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament will take place at the Westgate Tennis Center this weekend with over 600 people coming in to town and staying in our hotels.  The Fire Department is selling t-shirts to raise money for their “Going for the Gold” fundraiser for childhood cancer.  City league soccer starts today and City league football starts next week.  The Eastgate Disc Golf course will be closed Thursday, September 14 th for a cross country track meet.  Water World closed yesterday with over 600 people attending this last day.  The Southern 12 Boys and Girls Tennis Championship was held this past weekend at the Westgate Tennis Center with over 83 players participating from states across the southeast.  A “How to Do Business with the City of Dothan” free workshop will be held on Tuesday, October 3rd beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers. Mayor Schmitz introduced the application of Vishal Anand for a Lounge Retail Liquor License, Class II (Package) for Fast Stop 2, located on West Powell Street. Commissioner Kirkland moved for approval, motion seconded by Commissioner Crutchfield. City Manager West said this request points out some disconnect in our ordinance because this location is a shopping center, which is a logical place for this type of store, but there is a church there as well. He said changes that are probably needed in our alcohol ordinance are being contemplated to avoid churches going into shopping centers where there are already alcohol sales or potential restaurants. Mayor Schmitz confirmed with City Attorney Len White that this application request is legal. Commissioner Kenward recused herself from this vote because Mr. Anand is a neighbor. Mayor Schmitz asked if there was anyone present to speak on this matter and there were none. There being no further discussion and upon the motion being put to vote, those voting “yea,” were Schmitz, Kirkland, Ferguson, and Crutchfield; “nay:” Dorsey; “abstained:” Kenward. The motion was carried by the majority of four “yeas” to one "nay" and one “abstention.” 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 introduced Resolution No. 2017-264 (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 Kenward and unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2017-265 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), confirming the cost incurred in notification and abatement of certain properties determined to be nuisances by Resolution Numbers 2017-214 and 2017-234 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 Kenward and unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2017-266 (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 Minutes of the Board of Commissioners – September 5, 2017, continued. public hearing to be held on the matter during the regularly scheduled commission meeting on September 19, 2017. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Kenward and unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2017-267 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), appointing Jack Mason as Information Technology (IT) Director at an annual salary of $125,000.00, effective September 27, 2017. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Ferguson. Commissioner Kenward expressed her appreciation for Mr. Mason’s appointment. Commissioner Ferguson thanked Interim IT Director/IT Systems Analyst Robb Meredeth, IT Systems Analyst Carol Schumaker, and all of our IT employees for standing in the gap, and he welcomed Mr. Mason on board. Mayor Schmitz and City Manager West introduced Mr. Mason and his Barbara who were present in the audience. There being no further discussion, the resolution was unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2017-268 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), adopting the Biennial Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Dorsey. Commissioner Kenward said she had requested for us to look at putting recycling in the parks, and she asked if there is a number attached that can be added in this budget? City Manager West advised that he will discuss this request with Mr. Corbin and Leisure Services Director Elston Jones and provide a number in the next couple of weeks. Commissioner Dorsey said he would like to thank City Manager West for his consideration in regard to extended hours at Andrew Belle Community Center, and he appreciates his hard work and effort. There being no further discussion, the resolution was unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2017-269 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), entering into an agreement with the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce to attract and promote new industry. Commissioner Kenward moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Crutchfield. Mayor Schmitz recognized Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dean Mitchell, who was present in the audience, and President Matt Parker, and he thanked them for their work. There being no further discussion, the resolution was unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2017-270 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), granting cash appropriations to various agencies for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Kenward and unanimously adopted. Commissioner Kenward said she would like to say a special thank you to the Wiregrass Museum of Art and the Dothan libraries for keeping us very well informed. She said they not only turn in every bit of paperwork that is asked for but they also give regular reports on what is being done with that money and how it is affecting our community. Commissioner Dorsey thanked Finance Director Lisa Reeder, her staff, and Project Manager Melissa McGill for their work on this item. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2017-271 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), agreeing to provide funding for operating expenses to various agencies for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019. Commissioner Crutchfield moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Kenward and unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2017-272 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), appropriating funds to the Dothan City Schools for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Dorsey and unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2017-273 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), entering into an agreement with Design Workshop, Inc., for Professional Services for the development of the U.S. Highway 84 East Corridor Plan, at a cost of $249,135.00. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Kenward. City Manager West Minutes of the Board of Commissioners – September 5, 2017, continued. confirmed for Commissioner Ferguson that the $75,000.00 grant funding awarded for this project will go toward the amount of $249,135.00. There being no further discussion, the resolution was unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2017-274 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), entering into a lease agreement with Alabama Municipal Electric Authority (AMEA) for a period of forty (40) years, effective August 5, 2017, for the sum equal to One Dollar ($1) annually. Commissioner Kenward moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Crutchfield. Commissioner Kirkland thanked Electric Operations Superintendent Chris Phillips and Dothan Utilities Director Billy Mayes for their cooperation with AMEA. Commissioner Kirkland said this is the first solar garden we have done and he appreciates all they have done to help. City Manager West confirmed with Mr. Phillips that this project is set to start on September 25th. There being no further discussion, the resolution was unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2017-275 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), awarding the bid, entering into a contract and issuing a Notice to Proceed to Gulf Coast Underground for the B1-23 Comprehensive Rehabilitation Sanitary Sewer Project subject to approval by ADEM in the amount of $2,394,374.00, and appropriating funds for said project. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Dorsey. City Manager West said the funds being used are ADEM low interest grant funds and this project involves the lining and replacement of lines in the Cloverdale area. There being no further discussion, the resolution was unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2017-276 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), awarding the bid, entering into a contract, issuing a Notice of Award and Notice to Proceed and other associated contract documents to U.S. Tank of Chipley, Florida for the sum of $787,667.00 for the repairing and repainting of the Hodgesville Water Storage Tank, and appropriating funds for said repairs. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Kenward. City Manager West said the last inspection on this tank showed some major problems which need to be fixed and the funds will be coming from money set aside for future water projects. There being no further discussion, the resolution was unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2017-277 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), awarding the bid, entering into contract, issuing a Notice to Proceed and other related documents to Palmer Electric for the Generator Installations at Dothan Utilities Well Sites (No. 25 and 27) for the sum of $176,865.00, and appropriating funds for said installations. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Kenward. City Manager West said this is a part of the long range plan for us to strategically create wells with generators so that in the case power is lost we can still provide a level of water service in our community during such an emergency. There being no further discussion, the resolution was unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2017-278 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), accepting the proposal submitted by TTL, Inc., in the amount of $29,200.00, for work needed to monitor wells and background sampling at the landfill. Commissioner Kenward moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Kirkland and unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2017-279 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), submitting an offer in the amount of $500.00, and entering into a real estate sales contract with Hidden Creek Estates, Inc. for purchase of parcel of land for future roadway and drainage improvements, located at 276 Moore Road. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Ferguson. City Manager West confirmed for Commissioner Crutchfield that this land is being purchased as part of the plan to close the road and create cul-de-sacs on both sides. There being no further discussion, the resolution was unanimously adopted. Minutes of the Board of Commissioners – September 5, 2017, continued. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2017-280 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), accepting sanitary sewer flows for Folklore Brewing & Meadery, LLC. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Kenward. Mr. Corbin confirmed for Commissioner Ferguson that the impact fee is a one-time fee, and he added that there will be monthly sewer usage fees as well. There being no further discussion, the resolution was unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2017-281 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), approving Change Order No. 1 to Hughes Brothers Construction, LLC for construction of The Westgate Aquatics Center, which brings the total contract amount to $2,932,526.00. This is a decrease in project cost of $13,974.00. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Dorsey and unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz said the wellness pool at Westgate is now open and there is a strong demand for use of the pool. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2017-282 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), renewing the contract with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama to provide and administer a Health Care Plan for City employees for a one year period beginning October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Crutchfield. City Manager West confirmed for Commissioner Dorsey that this a renewal on a year-to-year basis. There being no further discussion, the resolution was unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2017-283 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), entering into a contract with Superion, LLC to make the necessary software modifications required to download files provided by Regions Bank, in the amount of $2,000.00, and appropriating funds for said modifications. Commissioner Kenward moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Crutchfield. City Manager West said Regions Bank will actually reimburse us this $2,000.00. He explained that the contract is between us and our software company but Regions will pay all expenses related to the required modifications. There being no further discussion, the resolution was unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2017-284 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), accepting funding from the Enterprise Ozark Community College (EOCC) through its Southeast Alabama Highway Safety Office (SAHSO) in the amount of $83,712.00 for participation in the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs Law Enforcement Traffic Safety (ADECA/LETS) Grant Programs for Selective Traffic Enforcement, Drive Sober and the Click It or Ticket, and appropriating funds for said grant. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Dorsey and unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2017-285 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), applying for and accepting funding in the amount of $23,437.00, $18,515.23 for the City of Dothan and $4,921.77 for Houston County, from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance under the 2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for the purchase of law enforcement technology advancement and equipment. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Dorsey and unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2017-286 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), applying for and accepting funding from the Humane Society of the United States, Summerlee Foundation in the amount of $4,350.00 to help pay expenses necessary in the rescue of animals in a cruelty case. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Crutchfield and unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2017-287 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), applying for and accepting a grant award from the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners – September 5, 2017, continued. Wiregrass Foundation in the amount of $5,000.00 to fund catering and miscellaneous expenses for the Annual Diabetes Prevention and Wellness Workshop, and appropriating funds for said grant award. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Kenward and unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2017-288 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), donating a surplus police vehicle (2003 Ford Crown Victoria) to the Town of Newville, Alabama. Commissioner Kenward moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Dorsey and unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2017-289 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), authorizing the General Services Department to sell a 2000 Ford Crown Victoria to the Henry-Houston County District Attorney’s Office for the agreed upon amount of $1200.00. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Crutchfield and unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2017-290 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), re-appointing Hayne Hollis as a member of the Dothan-Houston County Airport Authority. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Dorsey. Mayor Schmitz said we are grateful for all Hayne Hollis does in our community. He said Mr. Hollis has just been selected as one of four inductees into our Chamber of Commerce Business Hall of Fame and we are appreciative of his service. There being no further discussion, the resolution was unanimously adopted. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2017-291 (recorded in Ordinance Book No. _______at Page_______), awarding the following bids and approving other purchases over $15,000.00 by the City, and appropriating funds for said bids. ITEM VENDOR AMOUNT Cold Water Electromagnetic Elster AMCO Water, LLC $ 25,007.56 Water Meters, Ocala, FL per Bid Specifications: Meter Size 2" Quantity (more or less): 10 Unit Price Complete Assembly: $1,350.00 Total Cost of Complete Units: $13,500.00 Meter Size 3" Quantity (more or less): 2 Unit Price Complete Assembly: $1,693.70 Total Cost of Complete Units: $3,387.40 Meter Size 4" Quantity (more or less): 1 Unit Price Complete Assembly: $1,870.16 Total Cost of Complete Units: $1,870.16 Meter Size 6" Quantity (more or less): 1 Unit Price Complete Assembly: $2,785.00 Total Cost of Complete Units: $2,785.00 Meter Size 8" Quantity (more or less): 1 Unit Price Complete Assembly: $3,465.00 Total Cost of Complete Units: $3,465.00 Tennis Court Material Har-Tru, Kelly Seed $ 19.968.00 per Bid Specifications: Hartford, AL Quantity (more or less): 80 Unit of Measure 1 Ton Pallets Minutes of the Board of Commissioners – September 5, 2017, continued. Unit Cost: $249.60 Total Cost: $19,968.00 2017 Dothan Utilities Mobile Taylor Power Systems, Inc. $ 294,000.00 Generators, per Bid Specifications: Mobile, AL 60 kW Generator -Complete Quantity (more or less): 7 Unit Price Complete Assembly: $42,000.00 Total Cost of Complete Units: $294,000.00 Other Purchases: Tires, per State of Alabama A-One Tire Sales & Service $ 10,000.00 Contract T106, G000 3249 & A Division of McKenzie, Inc. G000 3250; Additional Amount Dothan, AL Required thru 9/30/17 To Complete the Underground Patterson & Dewar Engineers $ 105,000.00 GIS Mapping & Inventory of the Norcross, GA Electrical System RFP# 15-014 For Joint Use Utility Pole Inventory was awarded previously to Patterson & Dewar. Professional Services Underground Pad Mapping & Inventory: Quantity 7,000 Unit Price: $12.00 Plus Contingency for Professional Services for Project Manager & CAD Operators of $21,000.00; Total Estimated Cost of Project: $105,000.00 Commissioner Kirkland then moved for adoption of Resolution No. 2017-291, motion seconded by Commissioner Kenward and unanimously carried. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2017-292 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), approving the following advance travel requests for City employees: NAME CONFERENCE AMOUNT Stacey Livingston ALTIST Certified Revenue Examiner Training $ 890.00 “Sales and Use Tax Examination: The Legal Environment” Auburn, AL Stacey Livingston ALTIST Certified Revenue Examiner Training $ 890.00 “Minimum Examination Program for Local Government Revenue” Hoover, AL Billy Mayes Alabama Water & Wastewater Institute, Inc. $ 405.00 (AWWI) 2017 Educational Seminar Point Clear, AL Kayla Owens APCO AL Chapter Fall Workshop $ 635.98 Sandi Jarrett Orange Beach, AL Patty Poole APCO AL Chapter Fall Workshop $ 430.99 Ashley Armstrong Orange Beach, AL Amy Elliott State of Alabama Emergency Management $ 750.56 Angela Franklin Agency Incident Communications Center Manager Training Wetumpka, AL Hannah Hutto NENA Gulf Coast 911 Conference $ 1,310.76 Jessica Bock Gulf Shores, AL Elizabeth Locascio Kayla Owens NENA Gulf Coast 911 Conference $ 1,286.14 Sandi Jarrett Gulf Shores, AL Minutes of the Board of Commissioners – September 5, 2017, continued. William Wozniak Vohne Liche Kennels $ 996.00 Brandon Peters Denver, IN Ben Parrish Rose Evans-Gordon 2017 Fall Municipal Law Conference $ 615.00 Orange Beach, AL Stacey McAllister Fire Inspector II $ 275.00 Eufaula, AL Bart Barefoot Alabama Association of Floodplain Managers $ 980.00 Tyler Reeder 2017 Fall Conference Orange Beach, AL Nicole Norton State Masters Games $ 740.14 Debbie Reed Trussville, AL Commissioner Kirkland then moved for adoption of Resolution No. 2017-292, motion seconded by Commissioner Crutchfield and unanimously carried. Commissioner Ferguson moved to accept a Right-of-Way Deed from Selma Baptist Church for drainage and roadway improvements along Moore Road, motion seconded by Commissioner Crutchfield and unanimously carried. Commissioner Kenward moved to accept Warranty Deeds from Jeffrey L. Arnold, James E. Tew, Donald R. Tew, and Dwight A. Tew for right-of-way for the Denton Road (CR25) widening and add lanes, motion seconded by Commissioner Kirkland. Mayor Schmitz said we are really grateful for everyone working with us on this. There being no further business, Commissioner Kirkland moved that the meeting be adjourned, motion seconded by Commissioner Crutchfield 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 Amos M. Newsome, Jr., Associate Commissioner /s/Albert Kirkland, Associate Commissioner /s/John Ferguson, Associate Commissioner /s/Beth Kenward, Associate Commissioner /s/David Crutchfield, Associate Commissioner BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CITY OF DOTHAN, ALABAMA SPECIAL CALLED MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 The Board of Commissioners of the City of Dothan, Alabama, met in a special called meeting in the Commission Chambers of the Roy Driggers Municipal Building at 12:00 p.m., Sunday, September 10, 2017 with the following members present: Mayor Mike Schmitz, Associate Commissioners Albert Kirkland, John Ferguson, and David Crutchfield. Commissioners Kevin Dorsey, Amos M. Newsome, Jr., and Beth Kenward were absent. Also present were City Manager Michael West and City Clerk Tammy Danner, who recorded the Minutes of the Meeting. Mayor Schmitz called the meeting to order. Commissioner Ferguson then led in prayer, afterwhich Commissioner Kirkland led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Mayor Schmitz introduced Resolution No. 2017-293 (recorded in Ordinance Book No._______at Page_______), postponing the September 12, 2017 Dothan Municipal Run-off Election until September 19, 2017 due to the effect of Hurricane Irma. Commissioner Kirkland moved for adoption, motion seconded by Commissioner Crutchfield and unanimously adopted. There being no further business, Commissioner Kirkland moved that the meeting be adjourned, motion seconded by Commissioner Ferguson 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 Amos M. Newsome, Jr., Associate Commissioner /s/Albert Kirkland, Associate Commissioner /s/John Ferguson, Associate Commissioner /s/Beth Kenward, Associate Commissioner /s/David Crutchfield, Associate Commissioner BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS