City Council

Council Minutes February 20, 2014 – 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting The Pinson City Council met in regular session in Council Chambers at 4410 Main Street on Thursday, February 20, 2014. Mayor Sanders led the invocation. Councilor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Mayor Sanders appointed Anje May as Acting Clerk for the meeting. Roll Call: Anje May, Acting 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 February 6, 2014, 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 February 6, 2014, 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 "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 $31,710.29; a copy of the bills schedule is attached. 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, "Let the record reflect that the motion passed unanimously.” Enhancements: Councilor McCain announced CityFest will be April 5, 2014 and we will have the normal rides, as well as the Clown Troop, and Jugglers from Pinson Elementary School, and hopefully the Dog Show. Councilor McCain announced Beat the Heat at Turkey Creek will be held on July 19, 2014. Public Safety: Councilor Cochran mentioned that the city is preparing for any possible bad weather for tonight, and encouraged citizens to listen for any warnings. Mayor Sanders mentioned the City is participating in the Emergency Preparedness Tax Free Weekend. Mayor’s Report: Mayor Sanders stated the Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, February 24, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. Old Business: Councilor Churchwell offered a resolution changing the name of a street, regarding an area of Center Point Road from the intersection with Highway 151 to the intersection of Saturn Lane, to “Pinson Boulevard”. Councilor Cochran 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 14-06. Councilor Cochran offered a corrected resolution authorizing the demolition of a nuisance at 6201 Kaley Lane, by Eastern Tree Service at a cost of $2,000.00. Councilor McCain duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders stated that he miss-spoke the amount of the quote at the last meeting. 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 passes unanimously as Resolution 14-04A. New Business: Councilor Tanner offered a motion to approve attendance and expenses of the Alabama League of Municipalities Annual Convention to be held May 3-6, 2013 in Mobile, AL, for the Mayor, Council and City Clerk. 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 asked for council’s opinion concerning what to do with the sign at the Rock School. Councilor Cochran suggested having banners made to cover the existing sign. Mayor Sanders stated that we could contact a sign company to make a blank sign. After some discussion, it was decided to get quotes from some sign companies and discuss again at a later meeting. Public Comment: Councilor Churchwell mentioned the Pinson Historical Society has offered their assistance to help in the celebration of the City’s 200th Birthday next year. Mayor Sanders suspended rules. Mayor Sanders recognized Ronnie Dixon, Executive Director of the Clay Pinson Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Dixon reported on the 2013 Alabama Butterbean Festival. Mr. Dixon gave Council copies of the Alabama Butterbean Festival budget stating that the expenses were the same as last year, adding the only thing that was down was the race. Mr. Dixon also discussed the plan for the Festival in 2014. Mayor Sanders reinstated rules. Councilor Cochran offered a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for advertising and promotion with the Clay-Pinson Chamber of Commerce for the 2014 Alabama Butterbean Festival, in the total amount of $10,000.00. Councilor Tanner duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders mentioned the City will provide for medical and police as well as golf carts to help with the Festival. 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-abstain; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes as, Resolution 14- 07. Councilor Cochran offered a resolution concerning the Clay-Pinson Chamber of Commerce, regarding $5,000.00 to be paid to the Chamber of Commerce in exchange for activities promoting the economic and industrial development of the municipality; developing, advertising, and promoting the resources of the municipality; and advertising the municipality and functions or undertakings of the municipality both within and without the corporate limits. Councilor McCain duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders suspended rules and asked Mr. Dixon is that the amount the City of Clay pays as well? Mr. Dixon replied, the City of Clay went up to $6,500.00. Mayor Sanders reinstated rules. 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-abstain; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes as, Resolution 14-08. Councilor Churchwell stated that he abstained from both of the votes regarding the Clay-Pinson Chamber of Commerce because he is on the Board of Directors. Mr. Dixon stated that Brick Layer Local #8 is looking for a place to relocate and he has suggested Pinson to them. Mr. Dixon added that he will put the Mayor in touch with the right people. 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 7:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Turner, City Clerk February 20, 2014 Minutes Adopted ____________ Bills: 02/20/14 Alapestco $ 85.00 Account Balances @02/28 /14: BJC Animal Control 597.50 Regions General Fund $753,124.83 Regions Debt Service Fund 3,708.84 Trussville Utilities-City Hall 621.46 Regions Debt Serv. Rock Sch. 7,191.83 Comm Ctr 238.56 Regions MM Capital Fund 42,322.05 Rock School 907.79 Account Balances @01/31/14 Birmingham Water-City Hall 116.67 Hometown-Library Fund 5,099.57 Rock School 46.19 Wachovia 4-6-5 239,155.85 Triangle Pk 23.14 Wachovia 7-2 248,263.24 Comm. Ctr. 49.36 Wachovia Misc. Road 20,102.38 Lane St. 23.14 Spring Street 23.14 Reserve CD @ 12/31/13 $251,318.00 PHCC 181.07 4316 Main St. 14.83 Cutters Small Engine-Park Pkg 4 1,170.00 Park Regions Visa – Supplies $ 131.79 Gasoline 337.70 Regions Visa 2,016.79 Technology 880.38 RTS Const.-Rock Sch. Repair 200.00 Maint 400.17 Cornerstone Media-envelopes 385.34 Postage 266.75 Goodwyn Mills Cawood 338.58 Focused Technology-Outdoor Movie equip. 3,266.50 Hand Arendall 8,292.49 TOTAL $2,016.79 Lights of Christmas-final pymt 6,394.18 Central Station- monitoring at City Hall 198.00 Center Point Fire Dept.- fire dues 435.85 Best Insurance 288.00 Mayer Electric-PVHS 89.94 Randall Terry-PHCC 480.00 Thomas Chandler-PHCC 360.00 AT&T-Library 245.02 Nohab-Library 24.57 Ingram-Library 1,619.55 Call-A-Haul (misc road) 528.00 TOTAL $ 31,710.29