City Council

Council Minutes October 3, 2013 – 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting The Pinson City Council met in regular session in Council Chambers at 4410 Main Street on Thursday, October 3, 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 Churchwell Councilor McCain Absent: Councilor Roberts Minutes: Councilor Churchwell made a motion to waive the reading of the September 19, 2013, minutes. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for all opposed say "no", all in favor say "aye." Councilor Cochran made a motion to accept the minutes as written of the September 19, 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 say "no", all in favor say "aye." Mayor Sanders said "Let the record reflect that both motions passed unanimously." Pre-Meeting Public Comment: Ronnie Dixon, Alabama Butterbean Festival Director. Mr. Dixon stated that the ABBF will be held October 4-5, 2013. Mr. Dixon thanked the City of Pinson and all the sponsors that contribute to the festival. Mr. Dixon mentioned there will be a fireworks show Friday night beginning around 9:30 p.m., as well as a 5K run Saturday morning, and many craft booths and food vendors. Mayor Sanders reinstated rules. Committee Chair Comments: Finance: Councilor Tanner made a motion to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $68,117.18; 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 said "Let the record reflect that the motion passed unanimously.” Annexation: Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, owners Annette Clearman, Greg Reyes, Wilburta Coon, Isabel Hitzelburger and Robert Curtis Chapman, located at 5278 Willow Ridge Lane, 5897 Pendleton Circle, and 5801, 5805 and 5809 Stonearbor Place. 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 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 Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as Ordinance 2013-26. Education: Mayor Sanders stated there will be a potential meeting in early November, adding the Superintendent has been invited to attend. Mayor’s Report: Mayor Sanders suspended rules for a public hearing on three zoning cases, the first 2 are post annexation cases regarding Osage and Willow Ridge, and the 3rd was requested to be zoned HC but the Planning Commission has recommended this to council as AG and to waive the one year waiting period to re-apply. Mr. Perry, no address given. Mr. Perry stated that he was opposed to the re-zoning because he doesn’t know what will be going there. Paula Chandler, 3952 Turkey Creek Road. Ms. Chandler stated why not just leave it AG and people would be notified if there was a change. Mayor Sanders closed the public hearing and reinstated rules. Councilor Tanner offered an ordinance changing the zoning classification of real estate located in the City of Pinson, Alabama, located at 3811 & 3813 Osage Lane, from Jefferson County R-T to City of Pinson CU. Councilor McCain duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. As there was no discussion, Mayor Sanders asked for a roll call vote on the main ordinance with the following results: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Cochran-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as Ordinance 2013-27. Councilor McCain offered an ordinance changing the zoning classification of real estate located in the City of Pinson, Alabama, located at 5846 & 5836 Willow Ridge Road, from Jefferson County R-2 to City of Pinson RM. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. As there was no discussion, Mayor Sanders asked for a roll call vote on the main ordinance with the following results: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Cochran-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as Ordinance 2013-28. Councilor Cochran offered an ordinance changing the zoning classification of real estate located in the City of Pinson, Alabama, located at 6600 Narrows Road & 6895 Highway 79, from Jefferson County A-1 to City of Pinson AG. Councilor Tanner duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. As there was no discussion, Mayor Sanders asked for a roll call vote on the main ordinance with the following results: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Cochran-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as Ordinance 2013-29. Mayor Sanders mentioned there is a vacancy on the Planning Commission, anyone interested should contact him. Councilor Cochran offered a motion to substitute a vendor for Asplundh to complete mowing when one can be located. Councilor Tanner 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 stated “Let the record reflect the motion passed unanimously”. Councilor Cochran offered a motion to approve the purchase of lamps in need of replacement at PVYA, PVHS and Rudd. Councilor McCain duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. As there was no discussion, Mayor Sanders call for all opposed say “no”, all in favor say “aye”. Mayor Sanders stated “let the record reflect the motion passed unanimously”. Mayor Sanders reported that the Farmers Market began today and will be held each Thursday from 3:00 until 6:00. Mayor Sanders stated that council had voted in a previous meeting to approve Lights of Christmas for the Holiday lighting decorations, adding that he will sign the agreement between the City of Pinson and Lights of Christmas to execute this action. Old Business: Councilor Tanner offered a resolution to authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Pinson and AT&T of Alabama. Councilor Churchwell duly seconded the motion. 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 Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes unanimously as Resolution 13-49. Councilor McCain offered a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an amended contract for the purchase of unimproved property, regarding Oak Street West and Highway 75 at a reduced price of $9,400.00. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. 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 Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes unanimously as Resolution 13-50. Councilor Tanner offered an amendment to a motion she made at a previous meeting regarding a request from the Rudd Volleyball Team, clarifying that the $1,500.00 requested and approved by council will come out of the discretionary fund not the allocation fund. 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, “Let the record reflect the motion passed unanimously”. New Business: Councilor Tanner offered an ordinance to provide for the issuance of a $900,000.00 taxable General Obligation Warrant, of the City of Pinson, Alabama. Councilor Cochran 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 Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, unanimous consent passes. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. As there was no discussion, Mayor Sanders asked for a roll call vote with the following results: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Cochran-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as Ordinance 2013-30. Councilor Churchwell mentioned that he attended a quickly called meeting Tuesday at Gardendale Public Library regarding the Northern Beltline. Governor Bentley stated that the US Army Corp of Engineers have approved the first phase of the Northern Beltline between Highway 75 & Highway 79. Councilor Churchwell added this is a 52 mile system with the first phase beginning in 2014 and will take 30-35 years to complete. Councilor Churchwell stated that the slogan for the Northern Beltline is “The Road to Jobs”. Councilor Churchwell added to complete the 52 mile system it will create 100,000 new jobs, afterwards 9,000 will remain as permanent jobs. Public Comment: Kim Vaughn, 5030 Loren Lane. Thanked council for the new drums for PVHS Band and she presented council with a picture of the drumline. Ms. Vaughn mentioned the Marching Festival to be held October 12, 2013, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Doug Turner, 5314 Pinson Ridge. Mr. Turner stated that he is excited about the Christmas decorations and wondered if council might consider having the tree shaped. Councilor McCain stated that it was not mentioned by the vendor but she will check into it and get an estimate. Councilor Cochran offered a motion to enter executive session to discuss trade and commerce and litigation. Councilor McCain duly seconded the motion. Attorney Black, I provide certification in regard to litigation that it would be detrimental if items were discussed in open forum. Mayor Sanders, I provide certification in regard to trade and commerce that 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 we will not reconvene other than to adjourn. Mayor Sanders called council out of executive session. Councilor Cochran moved to adjourn. Councilor Churchwell duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for all opposed say "no", all in favor say "aye." Motion passes. Adjourned at 8:13 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Turner, City Clerk October 3, 2013 Minutes Adopted ____________ Bills: 10/03/13 AT&T $ 810.70 Account Balances @08/31/13: Eastern Tree-Demo bldg.& repair wall 8,450.00 Regions General Fund $792,857.04 Regions Debt Service Fund 2,991.06 APEX 1,447.00 Regions MM Capital Fund 105,719.90 Telephone Systems Contr. 1,009.00 Hometown-Library Fund 2,585.11 Clifford Bagwell 2, 900.00 Wachovia 4-6-5 244,594.98 Randall Terry 500.00 Wachovia 7-2 247,357.56 Edgewire Digital 20.00 Wachovia Misc. Road 19,228.24 Pike’s Plumbing 641.50 Alapestco 85.00 Reserve CD @ 06/21/13 $251,098.15 Mayer Electric 252.20 Lights of Christmas- 1st installment 2,732.87 Acceptance Janitorial Service 352.17 BJC Animal Control 735.00 Cutters Sm.Eng.- abated properties 1,100.00 Cutters Small Engine 3,555.00 Advance Cleaning Service 1,185.00 Trussville Utilities-City Hall 89.20 Comm. Ctr. 15.60 Alabama Power-City Hall 1,958.98 Triangle Park 58.69 Lane St. 30.68 Comm. Ctr. 285.82 PHCC 1,051.65 Hand Arendlal 9,971.29 April Wallace- Reim. ARSL Conference 675.88 Demco- Library 325.76 Utilities Board- Oneonta- PHCC 8.56 APEX-PVYA 97.50 Regions mortgage (capital) 3,854.18 Alabama Power-streetlights (7-2) 58.18 Craigs Lawn Service (7-2) 820.00 Advance Cleaning Service (7-2) 1,195.00 Moore Coal (misc road) 193.50 Waste Pro (misc road) 124.20 Verizon Wireless (misc road) 533.78 Dunn Const (4-5-6) 7,993.29 Campbell’s Paving (4-5-6) 13,000.00 TOTAL $ 68,117.18