City Council

Council Minutes January 22, 2013 – 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting The Pinson City Council met in regular session in Council Chambers at 4410 Main Street on Thursday, January 22, 2013. Councilor Roberts led the invocation. Councilor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Roll Call: Marie Turner, City Clerk, called roll of Pinson City Council with the following council members present: Mayor Sanders Councilor Tanner Councilor Cochran Councilor Roberts Councilor Churchwell Councilor McCain Minutes: Councilor Roberts made a motion to waive the reading of the January 3, 2013, minutes. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for all opposed to say "no", all in favor say "aye." Councilor Cochran made a motion to accept the minutes as written of the January 3, 2013, meeting. Councilor McCain duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. As there was no discussion, Mayor Sanders called for all opposed to say "no", all in favor say "aye." Mayor Sanders said "Let the record reflect that both motions passed unanimously." Committee Chair Comments: Finance: Councilor Tanner made a motion to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $60,092.71; a copy of the bills schedule is attached. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. As there was no discussion, Mayor Sanders called for all opposed say "no", all in favor say "aye." Mayor Sanders said "Let the record reflect that the motion passed unanimously.” Mayor Sanders mentioned that Franchise fees are due January 31, 2013 and we will update everyone at the next meeting on those amounts, we could see as much as a $350,000 surge. Annexation: Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama. Councilor Tanner duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for unanimous consent to consider with the following results: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, unanimous consent passes. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. Councilor Churchwell mentioned that the property is 97 acres and is located on the back side of Miles Spring Road. Mayor Sanders stated that it comes out in the Emerald Estates section near Cedar Mountain Road. Mayor Sanders added that residents living in Emerald Forest have expressed interest in annexing as well. Mayor Sanders called for any further discussion. As there was no further discussion, Mayor Sanders called for a roll call vote on the main ordinance with the following results: Mayor Sanders-yes; councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as Ordinance No. 2013-2 Public Safety: Councilor Cochran commented regarding the recent accident involving Jordan Long. Councilor Cochran stated that he would ask that when something like this happens that citizens let the proper things take course before you go to social media, please practice restraint. Mayor Sanders added also the accident that occurred during football season many people commented on facebook and none of the comments were correct. Councilor Cochran stated that the media clarified the information, and once again asked the public to practice restraint so that misinformation does not circulate. Mayor Sanders added that the needs to come from the Sheriff’s office or the Fire Chief or myself, again asking the public not to post on social media until there is official word. Education: Mayor Sanders reported that the Rudd Middle School Wrestling Team won their 4th Jefferson County Wrestling Championship Tournament. Mayor Sanders added that Pinson Valley High School Wrestling Team won their championship as well. Mayor Sanders reported that in December the Jefferson County Board of Education approved a budget of $230,000. resurfacing job for the High School Track and to correct drainage problems at the Baseball Field. Mayor Sanders added that he will also ask them to look at the visitors concession while they are in that process. Mayor Sanders stated that we are very thankful that the Board of Education is going to repave and resurface the track. Councilor Roberts added that Dr. Brown’s desire is that the track will be open to the public. Old Business: Councilor Churchwell offered a motion to approve attendance and expenses of the Alabama League of Municipalities Annual Convention to be held May 18-21, 2013 in Montgomery, AL, for the Mayor, Council and City Clerk. Councilor Roberts duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. As there was no discussion, Mayor Sanders called for all opposed say “no”, all in favor say “aye”. Mayor Sanders, “Let the record reflect that the motion passed unanimously”. New Business: Councilor Cochran offered a resolution authorizing the Mayor to receive bids for the mowing of rights of way; said bids to be returned by the 28th day of February, 2013, at 3:00 pm. Councilor Roberts duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for unanimous consent to consider with the following results: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. As there was no discussion, Mayor Sanders asked for a roll call vote on the main resolution with the following results; Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes unanimously as Resolution 13-05. Councilor McCain offered a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for the cooperative management of Turkey Creek Nature Preserve. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for unanimous consent to consider with the following results: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders stated that this is a cooperative agreement with Birmingham Southern College for their employee, Charles Yeager. Mayor Sanders added that this is something we have helped with in the past and they have asked us to continue the agreement with our $20,000. that we have done for a year or so, adding that having a resident manager is paramount to the renaissance reputation that we have developed out there for a safe clean environment at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, that is the reason for this contract. Mayor Sanders called for any further discussion. As there was no further discussion, Mayor Sanders asked for a roll call vote on the main resolution with the following results: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Cochran-yes- Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes unanimously as Resolution 13-06. Councilor Tanner reminded everyone that Rudd Middle School Girl’s Basketball Team will be hosting the County Tournament on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and the event is open to the public. Public Comment: None Councilor Cochran offered a motion to enter executive session for the purpose of discussing real estate. Councilor Tanner duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for all opposed say “no”, all in favor say “aye. Mayor Sanders, “Let the record reflect the motion passed unanimously”. Mayor Sanders stated we will not reconvene other than to adjourn and the session should not exceed 30 minutes. Mayor Sanders called council out of executive session. Councilor Cochran moved to adjourn. Councilor Tanner duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for all opposed to say “no”, all in favor say “aye”. Motion carried. Adjourned at 7:48 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Turner, City Clerk January 22, 2013 Minutes Adopted ____________ Bills: 01/22/13 Nohab $ 3.19 Center Point Fire Dist.1st Qtr.Fire Insp. 5,744.75 Acceptance Janitorial 352.17 Darden Green 200.00 Birmingham Water-City Hall 74.28 Triangle Park 20.53 Lane St. 20.59 PHCC 112.92 Comm. Ctr. 31.31 Regions Visa 2,255.24 John Leon-PVHS/Ct. Pt. 01/11/13 180.00 Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office-Jan. 28,324.19 Goodwyn Mills Cawood 1,113.75 Alabama Power-City Hall 1,309.79 Triangle Park 40.89 Lane Street 30.42 Comm Ctr. 128.82 PHCC 3,037.35 Cutters Small Engine-park tree removal 1,800.00 Mayer Electric 94.42 AT&T 769.28 Trussville Utilities-City Hall 802.80 Comm. Ctr. 192.25 Edgewire Digital 135.00 ASCAP-License Fee 327.30 Oneonta Utilities-PHCC 9.36 AT&T-PHCC 139.53 Randall Terry-PHCC cleaning;PVYA ptg. 480.00 Ingram- Library 1,455.97 AT&T- Library 245.02 Nohab-Library 21.92 Midwest Tape-Library 291.23 Baker&Taylor-Library 223.63 Amazon-Library 183.48 Jeff.Co.Library Cooperative 681.16 BRODART-Library (State Aid) 667.00 Call-A-Haul (misc road) 3,893.78 Craig’s Lawn Srvc (7-2) 2,240.00 Sweeping Corp. (7-2) 1,000.00 Alabama Power-streetlights (7-2) 1,459.39 TOTAL $ 60,092.71 Regions Visa – Supplies $ 177.89 Account Balances @12/31/12: Gasoline 89.61 Regions General Fund $540,686.51 Postage 11.35 Regions MM Capital Fund 225.88 Technology 673.94 Regions Debt Service Fund 2,032.97 Training 1,199.40 Hometown-Library Fund Acct. 1,908.47 Christmas tree/parade 103.05 TOTAL $2,255.24 Wachovia 4-6-5 262,639.42 Wachovia 7-2 231,879.01 Wachovia Misc. Road 25,614.15 Reserve CD @ 12/21/12 $250,911.48