City Council

Council Minutes March 6, 2014 – 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting The Pinson City Council met in regular session in Council Chambers at 4410 Main Street on Thursday, March 6, 2014. 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 February 20, 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 20, 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." Pre-Meeting Comments: Tom Vignuelle, 6th Congressional District Candidate, introduced himself and explained his plans for the position and asked those present for their support in the upcoming elections. Brett King, State Senate District 17 Candidate, introduced himself and explained his plans for the position and asked those present for their support in the upcoming elections. Committee Chair Comments: Finance: Councilor Tanner made a motion to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $67,052.33; a copy of the bills schedule is attached. Councilor McCain duly seconded the motion. Councilor Tanner mentioned some of the bills included in the total are Jefferson co. Sheriff’s Office $28,000.; Alabama Butterbean Festival $10,000.; Clay-Pinson Chamber of Commerce $5,000. 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 we should be receiving our Road and Bridge check by the end of the month and the Capital Trust Fund check is scheduled for April. Annexations: Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, owners Doug and Carla Websterr , located at 6430 Murphree Circle. 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, 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 2014-06. Enhancements: Councilor McCain announced CityFest will be April 5, 2014. Councilor McCain offered a motion authorizing the expenses for Rides and Tents, Chairs, and Tables, at a cost of approximately $6,700.00. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. Councilor Cochran explained how offering free rides came about and why the city still offers this to the citizens. Mayor Sanders called for any further discussion. As there was no further 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." Councilor McCain announced Beat the Heat at Turkey Creek will be held on July 19, 2014. Planning And Zoning: Mayor Sanders mentioned Mrs. LeMaster will be stepping down from her position on the Planning and Zoning Board and there will a vacancy. Mayor Sanders added if anyone is interested, please contact him. Mayor Sanders suspended rules for a Public Hearing for the following zoning classification cases. Case Z-2014-01 Parcel ID# 09-19-4-0-4.001 (7076 Arnold Lane) from City of Pinson RR to City of Pinson CI. Mayor Sanders stated “Let the record reflect there was no opposition present”. Mayor Sanders suspended rules and asked Chief Jason Howell to speak concerning this property. Chief Jason Howell sated that Palmerdale Fire District plans to add a 3rd Fire Station at this location. Chief Howell added this is an ideal location for our new station. Case Z-2014-02 Parcel ID# 9-28-1-0-28.000 (6920 Treeline Lane); 12-4-2-5-25.000 (5247 Willow Ridge Lane); & 9-33-3-0-29.0019 (6101 Summerside Drive) from Jefferson County A! (parcel 28.000) & R3 (parcel 25 & 29.01) to City of Pinson District RM. Mayor Sanders stated “Let the record reflect there was no opposition present”. Case Z-2014-3 Parcels 9-32-3-1-34.000; 9-31-4-8-37.000, 38.000, 38.001, 41.000, 43.000, 44.000, 45.000, 46.000, 47.002, 47.003, 48.000, 49.000, from Jefferson County District A1 (parcel 34.000), R3 (parcel 37 &R1 (all remaining parcels) to City of Pinson District CI. Mayor Sanders stated “Let the record reflect there was no opposition present”. Mayor Sanders reinstated rules. Councilor Cochran offered an ordinance changing the zoning classification of real estate located in the City of Pinson, Alabama, 7076 Arnold Lane, from Jefferson County RR to City of Pinson CI. 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, 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 2014-07. Councilor McCain offered an ordinance changing the zoning classification of real estate located in the City of Pinson, Alabama, 5247 Willow Ridge Lane, 6101 Summerside Drive, 6920 Treeline Lane, from Jefferson County R3 (parcels 25&29.001) and A1 (parcel 28.000) to City of Pinson RM. 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. 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 2014-08. Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance changing the zoning classification of real estate located in the City of Pinson, Alabama, several lots owned by Jefferson County and located on Sweeney Hollow Road, from Jefferson County A1/ R3 & R1 to City of Pinson CI. 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, 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 2014-09. Mayor’s Report: Mayor Sanders stated the Legislation for Tag Renewals at Local City Halls has passed and Vestavia Hills has agreed to be the initial trial city. Mayor Sanders added he will keep everyone posted on how this works out. Old Business: Councilor Cochran offered a resolution accepting said bids received on the 28th Day of February, 2014, for moving services and authorizing the Mayor to contract with the lowest, most responsible bid received, Package 1-Advanced Cleaning Services $895.00/per cut; Package 2-Craig’s Lawn Service $545.00/per cut; Package 3-Presley Lawn Care $275.00/per cut; Package 4-Cutters Small Engines $585.00/per cut; Package 5-Craig’s Lawn Service $99.00/per cut. Councilor Tanner duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders stated the bids were close and all are contractors from previous years. 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 14-09. Councilor Roberts offered a motion authorizing the expense for the PVHS Concession Stand Addition, at a cost of $19,900.00, by RTS Construction. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders stated this is roughly a 50/50 split with the Board of Education. 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-abstain; Councilor Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, motion passes with one abstention. Councilor Tanner stated she abstained from the vote because she is on the Concession Board. Mayor Sanders mentioned he had received a quote from InVision in Gardendale, the company that originally placed the sign at the Rock School, added that the sign could be painted white and have our City Seal added. Councilor Cochran stated he had a conversation with Ronnie Dixon about possibly doing a temporary cover up with the Home of the Alabama Butterbean Festival logo. Mayor Sanders asked council to look over and we will continue this discussion at our next meeting. Mayor Sanders offered a first reading on a resolution accepting plans for the recreational park and authorizing the Mayor to receive bids. Councilor Churchwell offered a motion authorizing expenses for the cities 200th Anniversary which will be in 2015, expenses to be determined at a later meeting. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. Councilor Tanner asked if this would be during CityFest. Mayor Sanders stated it would tentatively be at the Park opening. Councilor Churchwell stated this would allow the Enhancements Committee to start working on the plans for the event. 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.” New Business: Mayor Sanders offered a first reading on an ordinance authorizing the lease of certain real property to the Innsbrooke Homeowners’ Association, Inc. Public Comment: Grant Mitchell, Palmerdale Fire Board. Mr. Mitchell asked that the City consider purchasing the property for the Palmerdale Fire District for the new Fire Station at a cost of $24,900.00 + closing cost. Chief Howell stated that any support would be greatly appreciated. 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 7:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Turner, City Clerk March 6, 2014 Minutes Adopted ____________ Bills: 03/06/14 Alapestco $ 95.00 Account Balances @02/28 /14: Edgewire Digital 20.00 Regions General Fund $753,124.83 Regions Debt Service Fund 3,708.84 Acceptance Janitorial 352.17 Regions Debt Serv. Rock Sch. 7,191.83 Center Point Fire Dist. 20.00 Regions MM Capital Fund 42,322.05 Best Ins.adding 4094 Spring St. 288.00 Account Balances @01/31/14 Eastern Tree 2,000.00 Hometown-Library Fund 5,099.57 Alabama Power-City Hall 1,423.37 Wachovia 4-6-5 239,155.85 Comm Ctr. 171.83 Wachovia 7-2 248,263.24 Triangle Park 58.28 Wachovia Misc. Road 20,102.38 Lane St. 34.06 Rock School 1,051.09 Reserve CD @ 12/31/13 $251,318.00 Spring Street 78.35 PHCC 4,263.91 Nat’l League of Cities-Yrly dues 1,117.00 AT&T 828.37 Jefferson Co. Sheriff’s Off. 28,324.19 Cutters Small Eng. 1,955.00 Cornerstone Media 492.66 SBM Systems 194.85 Al.Butterbean Festival 10,000.00 Clay-Pinson Chamber of Commerce 5,000.00 Pete chandler-City Hall/PHCC 420.00 Mayer Elec. PHCC 129.48 Randall Terry-PHCC 500.00 Amazon-Library 206.49 DEMCO-(State Aid) 113.54 Code 11 Products-Light Bar(misc road) 190.00 Verizon (misc road) 579.18 Waste Pro(misc road) 248.00 Moore Coal Co. (misc road) 368.50 Call-A-Haul (misc road) 2,505.00 Regions mortgage (capital) 3,854.18 Alabama Power-streetlights (7/2) 169.83 TOTAL $ 67,052.33 Rock School Warrant Fund –Auto Draft $5,200.00 February Payroll $28,388.73 Hand Arendall to be paid 3/20/14 $8,553.85