City Council

. City of Margaret December 7, 2021 6:00 P.M. In attendance: Councilman Chapman, Councilman Jonathan Ray, Councilman Matthew Tortorice, Councilman Darius Crump, and Mayor Jeffrey Wilson Absent: Mayor Pro-Tem Daryl McIntyre Prayer: Mr. Barker Pledge of Alliances Mayor Wilson called Meeting to order Discussion Mayor Jeffrey Wilson asked for the approval of Council Meeting Minutes from 11-16-2021. Councilman Darius Crump made the Motion to approve the minutes from the 11-16-2021 meeting. Councilman Matthew Tortorice seconded the Motion. Motion passed with Councilman Chapman abstaining because of his absence from that meeting. Magen Thompson informed the Council that her company Structured Engineering would like to enter into a 5-year contract with the City of Margaret to provide fiber optic internet to the City. The fiber optics will be temporary on the water tank located on Old Acton, then relocated to a permanent building after 5 years on land purchased from the City of Margaret. Police Department would like to send Nathan Arledge to the police academy for $3200.00. Councilman Jonathan Ray made the Motion to allow the Police Department to send Nathan Arledge to the police academy only if Mr. Arledge signs a contract for reimbursement and is accordance with Code of Alabama 1975 section 36-21-7 which states the total expense of the training, including, but not limited to, salary paid during training, transportation costs paid to the trainee for travel to and from the training facility, room, board, tuition, overtime paid to other employees who fill in for the trainee during his or her absence, and any other related training expenses, shall be reimbursed to the municipality, county, fire district, or the state which paid for the training, within 24 months after completing the training requirements mandated by Article 3 (commencing with Section 36-21-40). Councilman Darius Crump seconded the Motion. The Motion passed unanimously. Councilman James Chapman made the Motion to allow Massey Asphalt to repair paving on Moonlite with an amount up to $10,000. Councilman Darius Crump seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously. Councilman James Chapman made the Motion to allow Massey Asphalt to repair paving on Parkwood Way with an amount up to $5000.00. Councilman Darius Crump seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously. Councilman James Chapman made the Motion to allow Massey Asphalt to repair paving on Parkwood Dr. with an amount up to $15000.00. Councilman Jonathan Ray seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously. Councilman Jonathan Ray made the Motion to allow Massey Asphalt to Repair paving in Ridgefield. The paving is to be paid for out of the $10,000 paid by Harvey McWhorter and his partners. City Clerk cannot release the remaining funds unless it is completed and approved. Councilman Matthew Tortorice made the Motion to Amend the monthly bills resolution to include the required by law court cost expenses. Councilman James Chapman seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously. Councilman Jonathan Ray made the Motion to allow Alabama Power to put lights at the City’s 3 storm shelters. And pay the monthly bills of $16.50, $27.25 and $41.65. Councilman Darius Crump seconded the Motion. The Motion passed unanimously. Councilman Jonathan Ray made the Motion to table the discussion on a PA system in order to get more quotes. Councilman Matthew Tortorice seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously. Chief David Parrish informed the Council of the Fire Department’s needs: Airpacks $24,288.00 – American Rescue Compressor $ 30,959.00 – American Rescue Fire hose $6490.00 – General Fund Garage Door - $1814.00 – General Fund  Chief David Parrish would also like to send someone to fire academy. Mayor Jeffrey Wilson asked for anymore comments: Councilman Jonathan Ray – nothing Councilman Matthew Tortorice – would like to send department heads to real budget training. Councilman James Chapman made the Motion to allow the MCAC to spend up to $2300 for Toys for Kids. Councilman Matthew Tortorice seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously. Councilman James Chapman made the Motion to adjourn. Councilman Jonathan Ray seconded the Motion. Meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM. ___________________________ Jeffrey Wilson, Mayor Attest: ___________________________ Teja McIntyre, City Clerk