City Council

Council Minutes May 16, 2013 – 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting The Pinson City Council met in regular session in Council Chambers at 4410 Main Street on Thursday, May 16, 2013. Mayor Sanders 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 May 2, 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 April 18, 2013, meeting. Councilor Churchwell 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 "Let the record reflect that both motions passed unanimously." Councilor Tanner offered a resolution recognizing the 2012-2013 Rudd Middle School Golf Team for winning the Jefferson County Golf Tournament. Councilor Cochran duly seconded. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. As there was no discussion, Mayor Sanders called for a roll call vote 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 13-19. Mayor Sanders suspended rules to recognize Coach Bromley and each team member in attendance. Mayor Sanders reinstated rules. Committee Chair Comments: Finance: Councilor Tanner made a motion to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $45,782.20; a copy of the bills schedule is attached. Councilor McCain 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.” Councilor Tanner mentioned that there will be a Finance Committee meeting on, Thursday, May 30, 2013, at 5:30 p.m., at City Hall. Councilor Tanner added that the purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for the next fiscal year. Councilor Tanner stated that the public is welcome to attend this meeting. Education: PVHS Baseball Team will host playoffs beginning Friday night @ PVHS weather permitting. Enhancements: Councilor McCain announced the upcoming Movie Night on Friday May 17, 2013. Councilor McCain added the movie is Gnomeo and Juliet and will be shown at the field behind Solid Rock Church beginning at dusk. Councilor McCain stated that if it rains the movie will be shown at Pinson United Methodist Church beginning around 7:30. Annexation: Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, owners Melanie Barnett and Leigh Taylor Painter, located at 3703 and 3705 Osage Lane. Councilor Roberts duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders asked 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. As there was no 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 2013-09. Mayor’s Report: Mayor Sanders reported regarding the purchase of Solid Rock Church, stating that the bank is not selling New Covenant Church right now so that will put a hold on our purchasing Solid Rock for now. Mayor Sanders added that we may revisit this at a later time. Councilor Cochran offered a motion to authorize security for Turkey Creek Nature Preserve during the warm months at a cost of approximately $5,000.00. 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 "Let the record reflect the motion passed unanimously." Mayor Sanders mentioned the Planning Commission meeting to be held on May 21, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. Councilor Cochran offered a motion to authorize 2-3 days of Bush hog work to be done on the lower 6 acres that is owned by the city, to evaluate its use as a practice field, at a cost of approximately $3,000.-$4,000. Councilor Tanner duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. Councilor Roberts questioned whether the city should go to the expense because of the other projects that are planned around the city. Councilor Tanner stated that this was something that was considered when this property was purchased several years ago. Mayor Sanders called for any further discussion. As there was no further 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.” Mayor Sanders mentioned that since our purchase of the property behind Rite Aid, Restaurant/Retail signs have been installed over that acreage. Old Business: Councilor Cochran offered a resolution establishing a regular work schedule, holiday, paid vacation, and paid sick leave policy for the City of Pinson employees. Councilor McCain duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. As there was no discussion, Mayor Sanders called 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 13-20. Mayor Sanders mentioned regarding the historical submission that Mrs. King will be resubmitting 2 of the 3 districts at the end of June. Mayor Sanders added that Mrs. King plans to attend one of the meetings in July to update everyone on this process. Mayor Sanders stated that Ms. Ross with Goodwyn Mills and Cawood will be here on June 6, 2013, to go over the park plan which will include phasing to get the park open as well as budgets for each phase. New Business: Councilor McCain offered a resolution rescinding the approval to contract for the roof replacement project of Palmerdale Homesteads Community Center, regarding Resolution 13-15. Councilor Roberts duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. As there was no discussion, Mayor Sanders called 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 13-21. Councilor McCain offered a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute agreements for work on City Hall, regarding a new roof on the flat portion of City Hall at a cost of $39,263.00; opening/expanding the library computer lab & work in City Hall reception area at a cost of $4,325.00; and carpeting in City Hall reception area at a cost not to exceed $2,000.00; replace the failing HVAC unit in the Conference Room at a cost of $1,800.00. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders stated that the roof will carry a 15 year warranty. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion, as there was no discussion Mayor Sanders called 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 13-22. Public Comment: Jack Chandler, Walnut Street. Commented on how well this council cooperates. Adding that the city has progressed and there have been many good changes. Councilor Cochran moved to adjourn. Councilor Churchwell 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 May 16, 2013 Minutes Adopted ____________ Bills: 05/16/13 Nohab $ 4.20 Account Balances @04/30/13: Anne’s Cans 150.00 Regions General Fund $791,732.17 Jeff. Co. Finance Dept.-EMA 2013 9,527.00 Regions Debt Service Fund 6,511.63 Hand Arendall 9,541.86 Regions MM Capital Fund 123,561.97 B’ham Water Works-City Hall 150.91 Hometown-Library Fund 1,600.10 Triangle Park 20.59 Wachovia 4-6-5 280,857.40 Lane Street 20.59 Wachovia 7-2 239,427.47 Comm Ctr 30.59 Wachovia Misc. Road 47,986.07 PHCC 184.40 Regions Visa 3,235.68 Reserve CD @ 12/21/12 $250,911.48 John Leon-Security PVHS Playoffs 240.00 Craig’s Lawn Srvc-PVYA 86.00 Cutters Small Eng. 3,010.00 Cornerstone Media 287.06 Alapestco 85.00 Advance Cleaning Services-mowing City properties 1,090.00 Advance Cleaning Services-mowing PVYA 195.00 Randall Terry-PHCC$400.00;PVYA$85.00 485.00 Regions Visa – Supplies $ 848.10 Perte Chandler-PHCC 220.00 Gasoline 75.00 Oneonta Utilities-PHCC 8.56 Postage 300.00 AT&T- Library 245.02 Technology 39.00 Ingram-Library 1,853.33 Training 1,570.50 Nohab-Library 17.59 PVYA 65.99 AL.Symphony Orchestra-Library 150.00 Bldg&Equip repair 57.09 Ruffner Mtn. Nature Preserve-Library 75.00 Pinson Elem. 280.00 Lee Andrews/Lew-E’s Educational Circus-Library 225.00 TOTAL $3,235.68 B’ham Zoo-Library 85.00 Dynamic Education Adventures-Library 200.00 McWane Center-Library 200.00 Alabama Power-Streetlights (7-2) 873.60 Sweeping Corp. (misc road) 1,000.00 SA-SO (misc road) 315.78 Moore Coal Co. (misc road) 72.50 Craig’s Lawn Srvc (misc road) 1,635.00 Call-A-Haul (misc road) 4,728.00 Advance Cleaning Services-mowing r-o-w (7/2) 995.00 Dunn Const. (4-5-6) 4,538.94 TOTAL $45,782.20