City Council

Council Minutes August 27, 2013 – 6:30 p.m. Special Called Meeting The Pinson City Council met in Council Chambers at 4410 Main Street on Tuesday, August 27, 2013, for a Special Called Meeting. 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 Finance: Councilor Tanner made a motion to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $3,806.30; 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.” New Business: Councilor Cochran offered a resolution authorizing the Mayor to purchase a vehicle, at a cost of up to $12,000.00. Councilor Roberts duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders stated that one of our Tahoe’s was destroyed during a recent storm. Mayor Sanders added that the Town of Altoona has a 2008 Tahoe available for purchase at a cost of $11,250.00, adding that we would use money from the Misc. Road or the 7/2 account to pay for the vehicle. Mayor Sanders called for any further discussion. Councilor Churchwell stated that the city has received $6,500.00 from the insurance company which is half of the total amount of the vehicle. Mayor Sanders called for any further discussion. As there was no further 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 adopted, as Resolution number 13-43. Councilor Cochran offered a motion to enter executive session for the purpose of discussing real estate and trade and commerce. Councilor Churchwell duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders, I provide certification in regard to trade and commerce it would be detrimental if items were discussed in open forum. 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 that council will reconvene for further action or to adjourn. Mayor Sanders called council out of executive session. Councilor Cochran moved to adjourn. Councilor McCain duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for all opposed to say “no”, all in favor say “aye”. Motion carried. Adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Turner, City Clerk August 27, 2013 Minutes Adopted ____________ Bills: 08/27/13 Alabama Power-City Hall $ 2,191.73 Triangle Park 58.54 Account Balances @07/31/13: Lane Street 30.68 Regions General Fund $814,072.12 Comm Ctr 313.02 Regions Debt Service Fund 2,871.41 PHCC 1,049.35 Regions MM Capital Fund 109,741.08 Trussville Utilities-City Hall 89.20 Hometown-Library Fund 2,586.93 Comm Ctr. 15.60 Wachovia 4-6-5 238,920.33 Alabama Power-streetlights (7-2) 58.18 Wachovia 7-2 247,803.50 Wachovia Misc. Road 19,525.25 TOTAL $ 3,806.30 Reserve CD @ 06/21/13 $251,098.15