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339 MINUTES OF PRE -COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF HUEYTOWN, ALABAMA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2023 The City Council of the City of Hueytown, Alabama, met at 5: 30P. M. in the Pre - Council Chamber meeting room at the City of Hueytown City Hall on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. The Meeting was called to order with Council Members Zinnerman, Pickens, Hurliman, Wright and Jacks present. Mayor Ware, City Attorney, Charlie Waldrep, of Waldrep Stewart 8v Kendrick, LLP were present at the meeting. There were five individuals in the audience. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss general municipal business and review the City Council Meeting Agenda. MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF HUEYTOWN, ALABAMA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2023 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hueytown, Alabama, was held in the Council Chamber meeting room at the Hueytown City Hall on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. 1. CALL TO ORDER, INVOCATION, ROLL CALL AND MEDIA RECOGNITION The meeting was called to order by Council President Wright at 6: 05P. M. with approximately thirty individuals in the audience. The invocation was given by City Chaplin, Pastor Winston, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Upon Roll Call, Council Members Zinnerman, Pickens, Hurliman, Wright and Jacks being Present. City attorney Charlie Waldrep of Waldrep Stewart and Kendrick, LLP was present. Kailah Hegler from the Western Star was also present. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Council Member Zinnerman made a motion followed by a second to the motion by Council Member Jacks to approve the January 24, 2023 Council Meeting and February 7, 2023 Work Session Meeting minutes as previously received and thereby dispensing with reading of the minutes. Upon roll call vote, President Wright and Council Members Zinnerman, Pickens, Hurliman and Jacks voting yes. There were no nay votes. President Wright declared the minutes approved. A Motion by Council Member Pickens to remove item numbers 10, 12, 14 and 17 Resolution Numbers 6465, 6467, 6469 and 6472 respectively, from the meeting agenda was announced followed by a second to the motion by Council Member Jacks. Upon a roll call vote, President Wright and Council Members Zinnerman, Pickens, Hurliman and Jacks voting yes. There were no nay votes. The motion carried unanimously. The Mayor welcomed everyone present on Valentines Day and thanks them for taking time out of their busy schedules to learn what' s happening in the City. The Mayor recognized River Hyde, a six year old, with a Letter of Recognition for taking the initiative to pickup litter on his street and the Virginia Mines area. Ll February K 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 Of 9 340 CITY OF HUEYTOWN OFFICE OF THE MAYOR STEPHEN M. WARE Letter of Recognition to River Hyde February 14, 2023 Dear River, As Mayor of the City of Hueytown, I would like to say thank you for acknowledging the litter issue on some of our streets. You not only noticed the litter but talked to your parents every morning on your way to school about picking it up. After several conversations and being a part of a local Cub Scout clean- up at Brooklane Park, your family decided to help you clean up the litter on your street and the Virginia Mines area. As a six - year- old and student at Hueytown Primary, you have demonstrated being a leader by showing and continuing to do your part in keeping our city clean. Thank you again for making a difference in this great city of Hueytown. Sincerely, Mavor Steohen M. Ware P.O. BOX 3650 HUEY"1OWN, ALABAMA 35023- W0 PHONE (205) 491• 7010 FAX ( 205) 491. 1013 THE cITY OF PR( DE * PROGRESS * PATRIOTISM The Mayor recognized by Proclamation Christine Stokes, the City' s Human Resource Manager, for obtaining the Society for Human Resource Management " SHRM" CP Certification as a certified Human Resource Professional. Z February 14, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 Of 9  341 PROCLAMATION Christine Stokes WHEREAS, the Society For Human Resource Management " SHRM" creates better workplaces where employers and employees thrive together. WHEREAS, " SHRM' is the foremost expert, convener and thought leader on issues impacting today' s evolving workplaces with over 300, 000 Human Resource and Business executive members in 165 countries. WHEREAS, the " SHRM" certification is the only Human Resource certification offered by the world' s largest Human Resource membership organization. WHEREAS, " SHRM" first -ever behavioral competency - based HR Certification focuses on the core set of competencies and knowledge outlined in the " SHRM" Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge. WHEREAS, the competencies include Business Acumen, Communication, Consultation, Navigation and Relationship Management. WHEREAS, Christine Stokes has earned the SHRM- CP certification which makes her a recognized expert and leader in the Human Resource field. NOW, WHEREAS, I, Stephen M. Ware, do hereby acknowledge and congratulate Christine Stokes for her certification as a " SHRM" Certified Professional. Done this 141h day of February 2023. Stephen M. War , Mayor The Mayor recognized Lt. Justin Salter with a plaque who recently retired with twenty- five years service to the City Hueytown. The Mayor announced his selection for the City' s Fire Chief as Danny Sullivan to replace retired Chief Scotty Morris. Chief Sullivan served as Assistant Fire Chief for eight years in the City. 4. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS a) Finance Committee: Council Member Zinnerman, no report. b) Planning and Development Committee: Council Member Pickens, no report. c) Public Safety Committee: Council Member Hurliman, no report. d) Public Works and Parks Committee: Council Member Jacks, no report. 5. OFFICERS REPORT The officers report was omitted from the meeting agenda. 6. GREAT THINGS HAPPENING IN HUEYTOWN a) Debbie Kiker, Executive Director for the Hueytown Chamber of Commerce reports: i. The Chamber Scholarship Application Forms are now available on the Chamber' s website. ii. The February Business Of The Month is The Printing House with fifty years of business in the City. iii. The February 9th Munch and Mingle event was successful with approximately sixty attendees. iv. The Chamber is offering sponsorship opportunities to honor the active and former military service men and women with a 30"X60" double sided pole banner to be displayed in the Months of May ( Memorial Day) and November ( Veterans Day) for a three year period. The deadline to order is March 15, 2023. v. Chamber Awards Dinner to celebrate the Chamber' s 2022 Stars is scheduled for March 10, 2023 at Venue 3131. The nomination deadline is February 15, 2023. February. , 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 Of 9 342 vi. The Arts Council will be issuing two - one -thousand Dollar scholarships with applications due by April 3, 2023. vii. The Art Show is scheduled for March 9, 2023 at North Highlands Baptist Church with the items for display drop point at Venue 3131 by March 6, 2023. viii. Planning for City Fest is underway with the date set for June 10, 2023 ix. Shop Local! 7. CORRESPONDENCE There was a letter received at City Hall from the Hueytown Harvest Farmers Market and New Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church which have been inserted in the Mayor and Council Members meeting packet. 8. BILLS FOR APPROVAL Council Member Zinnerman presented a list of bills totaling $ 587, 962. 42 and made a motion to approve the list of bills which were presented for payment. Council Member Pickens made a second to the motion. Upon a roll call vote, President Wright and Council Members Zinnerman, Pickens, Hurliman and Jacks voting yes. There were no nay votes. The motion carried unanimously. February 14, 2023 Accounts Payable Summer Total SERVIS 1 ST BANK OPERATING ACCOUNT $ 3996 SERVIS 1 ST BANK SEVEN CENT GAS TAX FUND , 02 8 SERVIS 1ST BANK EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS FUND $ 17, 700. 00 SERVIS 1ST BANK GARBAGE FUND 108, 073. 73 1 st FINANCIAL BANK GARBAGE FUND _ $ 33, 333. 33: 1st FINANCIAL BANK MUNICIPAL COURT FUND $ 31, 267. 00, Total' $ 587, 962. 42 9. RESOLUTION 6434 Resolution 6434 was presented to the Council to consider the Fire Department to apply for a grant for the purchase of Radio Communication Equipment through the Federal Emergency Management Agency' s assistance to Firefighters Grant. A motion by Council Member Jacks was made to adopt Resolution Number 6434 followed by a second to the motion by Council Member Hurliman. Upon a roll call vote, President Wright and Council Members Zinnerman, Pickens and Jacks voting yes and Council Member Hurliman voting no. There were four yea and one nay vote. The motion carried. 10. RESOLUTION 6465 Resolution 6415 to authorize the lease between the City of Hueytown and the Jefferson County Board of Education for Baseball/ Softball complex facilities located on Forest Road was omitted from the meeting agenda. A Motion by Council Member Pickens to remove item numbers 10, 12, 14 and 17 Resolution Numbers 6465, 6467, 6469 and 6472 respectively, from the meeting agenda was announced followed by a second to the motion by Council Member Jacks. Upon a roll call vote, President Wright and Council Members Zinnerman, Pickens, Hurliman and Jacks voting yes. There were no nay votes. The motion carried unanimously. A motion by Council Member Jacks was made to adopt Resolution Number 6415 followed by a second to the motion by Council Member Zinnerman. Upon a roll call vote, President Wright and Council Members Zinnerman, Pickens, Hurliman and Jacks voting yes. There were no nay votes. The motion carried unanimously. 11. RESOLUTION 6466 February 14, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 Of 9  343 Resolution 6466 was presented to the Council as a Public Hearing regarding a declared Public Nuisance at the January 24, 2023 Council Meeting by Resolution Number 6427 at 131 Hardy Road. Mr. Arthur Butt spoke at the meeting regarding the property and was instructed by the council to contact the City Attorney regarding the potential sale of the property. A motion by Council Member Zinnerman was made to close the Public Hearing by a second to the motion by Council Member Jacks. Upon a roll call vote, President Wright and Council Members Zinnerman, Pickens, Hurliman and Jacks voting yes. There were no nay votes. The motion carried unanimously. 12. RESOLUTION 6467 Resolution 6467 is a Public Hearing regarding an unsafe structure declared as a Public Nuisance at 1467 Hueytown Road was omitted from the meeting agenda. A Motion by Council Member Pickens to remove item numbers 10, 12, 14 and 17 Resolution Numbers 6465, 6467, 6469 and 6472 respectively, from the meeting agenda was announced followed by a second to the motion by Council Member Jacks. Upon a roll call vote, President Wright and Council Members Zinnerman, Pickens, Hurliman and Jacks voting yes. There were no nay votes. The motion carried unanimously. 13. RESOLUTION 6468 Resolution 6468 was presented to the Council to consider confirming the report of costs and create a special assessment lien on the property located at 116 Greenridge A motion by Council Member Pickens to adopt Resolution Number 6468 was made with a second to the motion by Council Member Hurliman. Upon a roll call vote, President Wright and Council Members Zinnerman, Pickens, Hurliman and Jacks voting yes. There were no nay votes. The motion carried unanimously. 14. RESOLUTION 6469 Resolution 6469 to confirm the report of costs and create a Special Assessment Lien on the property located at 135 Beechwood Avenue was omitted from the meeting agenda. A Motion by Council Member Pickens to remove item numbers 10, 12, 14 and 17 Resolution Numbers 6465, 6467, 6469 and 6472 respectively, from the meeting agenda was announced followed by a second to the motion by Council Member Jacks. Upon a roll call vote, President Wright and Council Members Zinnerman, Pickens, Hurliman and Jacks voting yes. There were no nay votes. The motion carried unanimously. 15. RESOLUTION 6470 Resolution 6470 was presented to the Council to consider confirming the report of costs and create a special assessment lien on the property located at 632 Sunrise Boulevard. A motion by Council Member Pickens to adopt Resolution Number 6470 was made with a second to the motion by Council Member Hurliman. Upon a roll call vote, President Wright and Council Members Zinnerman, Pickens, Hurliman and Jacks voting yes. There were no nay votes. The motion carried unanimously. 16. RESOLUTION 6471 Resolution 6471 was presented to the Council to consider confirming the report of costs and create a special assessment lien on the property located at 921 261h Avenue North. A motion by Council Member Pickens to adopt Resolution Number 6471 was made with a second to the motion by Council Member Hurliman. Upon a roll call vote, President Wright and Council Members Zinnerman, Pickens, Hurliman and Jacks voting yes. There were no nay votes. The motion carried unanimously. 17. RESOLUTION 6472 February 1, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 Of 9 344 Resolution 6472 to confirm the report of costs and create a Special Assessment Lien on the property located at 1636 2nd Avenue, Dolomite, was omitted from the meeting agenda. A Motion by Council Member Pickens to remove item numbers 10, 12, 14 and 17 Resolution Numbers 6465, 6467, 6469 and 6472 respectively, from the meeting agenda was announced followed by a second to the motion by Council Member Jacks. Upon a roll call vote, President Wright and Council Members Zinnerman, Pickens, Hurliman and Jacks voting yes. There were no nay votes. The motion carried unanimously. 18. RESOLUTION 6473 Resolution 6473 was presented to the Council to consider declaring the property located at 115 Hammonds Street to be a Public Nuisance and to order the abatement of the Weed, Trash and/ or Inoperable vehicle Public Nuisance. A motion by Council Member Hurliman to adopt Resolution Number 6473 was made with a second to the motion by Council Member Jacks. Upon a roll call vote, President Wright and Council Members Zinnerman, Pickens, Hurliman and Jacks voting yes. There were no nay votes. The motion carried unanimously. 19. RESOLUTION 6474 Resolution 6474 was presented to the Council to consider declaring the property located at 130 Barnett Drive to be a Public Nuisance and to order the abatement of the Weed, Trash and/ or Inoperable vehicle Public Nuisance. A motion by Council Member Hurliman to adopt Resolution Number 6474 was made with a second to the motion by Council Member Jacks. Upon a roll call vote, President Wright and Council Members Zinnerman, Pickens, Hurliman and Jacks voting yes. There were no nay votes. The motion carried unanimously. 20. RESOLUTION 6475 Resolution 6475 was presented to the Council to consider declaring the property located at 632 Sunrise Boulevard to be a Public Nuisance and to order the abatement of the Weed, Trash and/ or Inoperable vehicle Public Nuisance. A motion by Council Member Hurliman to adopt Resolution Number 6475 was made with a second to the motion by Council Member Jacks. Upon a roll call vote, President Wright and Council Members Zinnerman, Pickens, Hurliman and Jacks voting yes. There were no nay votes. The motion carried unanimously. 21. RESOLUTION 6476 Resolution 6476 was presented to the Council to consider declaring the property located at 1898 Virginia Lane to be a Public Nuisance and to order the abatement of the Weed, Trash and/ or Inoperable vehicle Public Nuisance. A motion by Council Member Hurliman to adopt Resolution Number 6476 was made with a second to the motion by Council Member Jacks. Upon a roll call vote, President Wright and Council Members Zinnerman, Pickens, Hurliman and Jacks voting yes. There were no nay votes. The motion carried unanimously. 22. RESOLUTION 6477 Resolution 6477 was presented to the Council to consider declaring the property located at 2020 High School Road to be a Public Nuisance and to order the abatement of the Weed, Trash and/ or Inoperable vehicle Public Nuisance. A motion by Council Member Hurliman to adopt Resolution Number 6477 was made with a second to the motion by Council Member Jacks. Upon a roll call vote, President Wright and Council Members Zinnerman, Pickens, Hurliman and Jacks voting yes. There were no nay votes. The motion carried unanimously. 23. RESOLUTION 6478 Resolution 6478 was presented to the Council to consider declaring the property located at 3481 Virginia Drive to be a Public Nuisance and to order the abatement of the Weed, Trash and/ or Inoperable vehicle Public Nuisance. I February ), 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 Of 9  345 A motion by Council Member Hurliman to adopt Resolution Number 6478 was made with a second to the motion by Council Member Jacks. Upon a roll call vote, President Wright and Council Members Zinnerman, Pickens, Hurliman and Jacks voting yes. There were no nay votes. The motion carried unanimously. 24. RESOLUTION 6479 Resolution 6479 was presented to the Council to consider declaring the property located at 6300 Donaldson Drive to be a Public Nuisance and to order the abatement of the Weed, Trash and/ or Inoperable vehicle Public Nuisance. A motion by Council Member Hurliman to adopt Resolution Number 6479 was made with a second to the motion by Council Member Jacks. Upon a roll call vote, President Wright and Council Members Zinnerman, Pickens, Hurliman and Jacks voting yes. There were no nay votes. The motion carried unanimously. 25. RESOLUTION 6480 Resolution 6480 was presented to the Council to consider declaring the property located at 3473 Virginia Drive to be a Public Nuisance and to order the abatement of the Weed, Trash and/ or Inoperable vehicle Public Nuisance. A motion by Council Member Hurliman to adopt Resolution Number 6480 was made with a second to the motion by Council Member Jacks. Upon a roll call vote, President Wright and Council Members Zinnerman, Pickens, Hurliman and Jacks voting yes. There were no nay votes. The motion carried unanimously. 26. RESOLUTION 6481 Resolution 6481 was presented to the Council to consider declaring the property located at 2006 Tallwoods Lane to be a Public Nuisance and to order the abatement of the Weed, Trash and/ or Inoperable vehicle Public Nuisance. A motion by Council Member Hurliman to adopt Resolution Number 6481 was made with a second to the motion by Council Member Jacks. Upon a roll call vote, President Wright and Council Members Zinnerman, Pickens, Hurliman and Jacks voting yes. There were no nay votes. The motion carried unanimously. 27. RESOLUTION 6482 Resolution 6482 was presented to the Council to consider declaring the property located at 3100 20`'1 Street North to have an unsafe structure creating a Public Nuisance. A motion by Council Member Jacks to adopt Resolution Number 6482 was made with a second to the motion by Council Member Pickens. Upon a roll call vote, President Wright and Council Members Zinnerman, Pickens, Hurliman and Jacks voting yes. There were no nay votes. The motion carried unanimously. 28. RESOLUTION 6483 Resolution 6483 was presented to the Council to consider declaring the property located at 3400 Carrie Road to have an unsafe structure creating a Public Nuisance. A motion by Council Member Jacks to adopt Resolution Number 6483 was made with a second to the motion by Council Member Pickens. Upon a roll call vote, President Wright and Council Members Zinnerman, Pickens, Hurliman and Jacks voting yes. There were no nay votes. The motion carried unanimously. 29. RESOLUTION 6484 Resolution 6484 was presented to the Council to consider declaring the property located at 3404 Carrie Road to have an unsafe structure creating a Public Nuisance. A motion by Council Member Jacks to adopt Resolution Number 6484 was made with a second to the motion by Council Member Pickens. Upon a roll call vote, President Wright and Council Members Zinnerman, Pickens, Hurliman and Jacks voting yes. There were no nay votes. The motion carried unanimously. 30. RESOLUTION 6485 Resolution 6485 was presented to the Council to consider declaring the property located at 3473 Virginia Drive to have an unsafe structure creating a Public Nuisance. zis February 14, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 Of 9 346 A motion by Council Member Jacks to adopt Resolution Number 6485 was made with a second to the motion by Council Member Pickens. Upon a roll call vote, President Wright and Council Members Zinnerman, Pickens, Hurliman and Jacks voting yes. There were no nay votes. The motion carried unanimously. 31. RESOLUTION 6486 Resolution 6486 was presented to the Council to consider declaring the property located at 3481 Virginia Drive to have an unsafe structure creating a Public Nuisance. A motion by Council Member Jacks to adopt Resolution Number 6486 was made with a second to the motion by Council Member Pickens. Upon a roll call vote, President Wright and Council Members Zinnerman, Pickens, Hurliman and Jacks voting yes. There were no nay votes. The motion carried unanimously. 32. RESOLUTION 6487 Resolution 6487 was presented to the Council to consider declaring the property located at 1726 26th Avenue North to have an unsafe structure creating a Public Nuisance. A motion by Council Member Jacks to adopt Resolution Number 6487 was made with a second to the motion by Council Member Pickens. Upon a roll call vote, President Wright and Council Members Zinnerman, Pickens, Hurliman and Jacks voting yes. There were no nay votes. The motion carried unanimously. 33. RESOLUTION 6488 Resolution 6488 was presented to the Council to consider rescinding Resolution Number 6397 which was adopted at the regularly scheduled Council Meeting on December 13, 2022. A motion by Council Member Pickens to adopt Resolution Number 6488 was made with a second to the motion by Council Member Hurliman. Upon a roll call vote, President Wright and Council Members Pickens, Hurliman and Jacks voting yes and Council Member Zinnerman abstaining. The vote carried with four yeas and one abstention. 34. RESOLUTION 6489 Resolution 6489 was presented to the Council to consider approving an application to incorporate a Special Care Facilities Financing Authority under the provisions of the Code of Alabama 1975 §§ 11- 62- 1 through 11- 62- 21, inclusive, and authorizing the person filing said application to proceed to form such corporation. A motion by Council Member Hurliman to adopt Resolution Number 6489 was made with a second to the motion by Council Member Pickens. Upon a roll call vote, President Wright and Council Members Pickens, Hurliman and Jacks voting yes and Council Member Zinnerman voting no. The vote carried with four yeas and on nay vote. 35. EXTEND THE FLOOR TO THE PUBLIC Prior to the extension of the floor to the public, President Wright reminds everyone wishing to address the Council to state their name and address; must be a resident of Hueytown to speak and shall limit comments to three minutes. a) Mr. Arthur Butt addressed the Mayor and Council regarding the Council Meeting agenda item number 11 for the property located at 131 Hardy — Road. Mr. Butt has a hearing impediment and missed addressing the matter when the Item was called upon during the meeting. 36. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council Meeting; a motion by Council Member Hurliman was made to adjourn the meeting. Council President Wright declared the meeting adjourned at 6: 40P. M.. February 14, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 8 Of 9  347 r City Clerk and Treasurer reside t of City C ncil Februaryjf 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 9 Of 9