City Council

Council Minutes June 5, 2014 – 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting The Pinson City Council met in regular session in Council Chambers at 4410 Main Street on Thursday, June 5, 2014. Mayor Sanders led the invocation. Scout Brandon Smith, Troop 14, 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 15, 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 May 15, 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." Mayor Sanders suspended rules. Scout Brandon Smith, Troop 14, presented his Eagle Scout Project Plans asking councils permission to build several benches to be placed in the new park. Councilor Cochran offered a motion to grant a signature of approval for this project. 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 reinstated rules. Committee Chair Comments: Finance: Councilor Tanner made a motion to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $68,600.55; a copy of the bills schedule is attached. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. Councilor Tanner mentioned $28,000.00 of the amount of the bills is for our contracted Deputies. 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 offered a first reading of the 2014/2015 Budget. Annexations: Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, owners Timothy Mark Cousins and the Center Point Fire District, located at 5179 & 5175 Pinson Valley Parkway. 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 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 2014-21. Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, owners the City of Pinson, Grayson Land Company and Robert Matthews, located at 5053 Bearden Road & Parcel # 9-16-3-1-3.000. 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. After some 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 2014-22. Enhancements: Councilor McCain stated all of the movies had a great turnout approximately 200-300 people at each showing. Councilor McCain announced Beat the Heat at Turkey Creek will be held on July 19, 2014. Mayor Sanders stated National Night Out will be Tuesday, August 5, 2014, Innsbrooke Subdivision will host the event. Education: Councilor Cochran stated he and Mayor Sanders attended the Board of Education meeting and learned that the Board has secured an Engineer to look at the Football Field. Councilor Cochran added that he and Mayor Sanders addressed the Board and conveyed the sentiments of our community and invited those in attendance to come out and survey the area. Mayor’s Report: Councilor Churchwell offered a resolution authorizing a contract concerning Pinson Park, Phase 1, awarded to Clements Dean Building Company, at a total of $1,571,000.00. Councilor Tanner duly seconded the motion. After some 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 14-15. Mayor Sanders opened a Public Hearing regarding weed abatement at 4247 Walnut Street and 4246 Brumbeloe Drive. Mayor Sanders stated “Let the record reflect no one was present to speak for or against”. Councilor Roberts offered a resolution declaring a public nuisance relating to overgrown grass/weeds at 4247 Walnut Street. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. 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 14-16 Councilor Roberts offered a resolution declaring a public nuisance relating to overgrown grass/weeds at 4246 Brumbeloe Drive. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. 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 14-17 Mayor Sanders opened a Public Hearing regarding a post annexation, located at 6430 Murphree Circle; 8113 Brookwood Road; 8170 North Valley Road. Mayor Sanders stated “Let the record reflect no one was present to speak for or against”. Mayor Sanders closed the Public Hearing. Councilor Cochran offered an ordinance changing the zoning classification of real estate located in the City of Pinson, Alabama, regarding 6430 Murphree Circle; 8113 Brookwood Road; and 8170 North Valley Road. Councilor McCain 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. After some 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 2014-23. Mayor Sanders opened a public hearing regarding 6608 Old Bradford Road, which comes from the Planning Commission pending Hydrology studies. Luis Cardona, 5741 Red Hollow Road. Applicant. Mr. Cardona asked for extra time because he will be meeting with the engineer within the next week. Mayor Sanders asked how much time Mr. Cardona would require. Mr. Cardona asked for 30 days. Mayor Sanders asked for any additional comments on this case. Mike Perry, P. O. Box 189, Pinson. Mr. Perry had environmental concerns, and stated that he didn’t believe there was enough room for the business. Paula Chandler, 3952 Turkey Creek Road. Ms. Chandler has concerns about the Nature Preserve and the noise the business would create. Mayor Sanders called for any further discussion. Councilor Churchwell offered a motion to table Case 8. Councilor Tanner 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 to table passed unanimously." Old Business: Councilor Cochran offered a motion to accept a quote from APEX in the amount of $6,092.62, regarding the AC Unit at the Spring Street building. 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." Councilor McCain offered an ordinance authorizing the lease of certain real property to Sunny Carvalho, regarding 4094 Spring Street. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders and council discussed the terms of the lease. Councilor Tanner suggested that we find out the comparable rental fees for other buildings in the area. Councilor McCain and Councilor Cochran accepted the addition to the motion. Councilor Churchwell mentioned there were several incorrect items of information in the ordinance and then he offered a motion to table the ordinance until the next meeting. Councilor Cochran 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 is tabled until the next meeting." New Business: Councilor Cochran offered a motion to disburse the Fire Departments appropriations, $12,000. to each District, Center Point and Palmerdale. 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 the motion passed unanimously." Councilor Tanner asked that Council consider holding the July 17, 2014 meeting at PHCC, possibly during the day. Public Comment: Luis Cardona, 5741 Red Hollow Road. Asked if he could come back to council before July 30th with his reports for the 6608 Old Bradford Rd. property. Mayor Sanders stated not until July 30th. April Wallace, Library Director. Mrs. Wallace gave a report regarding the Summer Reading Program, mentioning several of the programs that will be offered to all ages. Terry Soloman, 7401 Mtn. Laurel Drive. Mr. Soloman is the Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 14, and reported there will be several more Eagle Projects to come. Councilor Cochran offered a motion to enter executive session for the purpose of discussing real estate and trade and commerce and litigation. Councilor McCain duly seconded the motion. Attorney Black, I provide certification in regard to litigation it would be detrimental if items were discussed in open forum. 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 called council out of executive session. 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 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Turner, City Clerk June 5, 2014 Minutes Adopted ____________ Bills: 06/05/14 John Leon-Security Turkey Creek $ 150.00 Jeff Hall-Security PVHS/Jordan; TCNP 450.00 Account Balances @05/30/14: Alabama Power-City Hall 1,700.54 Regions General Fund $680,213.14 Rock School 449.91 Regions Debt Service Fund 4,067.67 Triangle Pk 57.86 Comm Ctr 174.07 Regions Debt.Srv.Rock Sch. 7,316.86 Lane St. 33.83 Regions MM Capital Fund 97,407.64 Spring Street 115.02 Hometown Library Fund 2,271.27 PHCC 657.76 Wachovia 4-6-5 253,011.84 Ed’s Lock & Key 471.50 Wachovia 7-2 259,266.72 BJC Animal Control 597.50 Wachovia Misc. Road 47,297.77 Alabama Graphics 110.91 SBM Systems 119.85 Reserve CD @ 06/21/13 $251,318.00 AT&T 854.17 Alapestco 95.00 Hand Arendall 9,835.65 Cutters Small Eng.-Park pkg 4 1,755.00 Park add’l 2,995.00 Presley Lawn Care-PVYA 275.00 Jefferson Co. Sheriff’s Off. 28,324.19 Mayer Electric 184.50 Russell Roberson-reimb. Equip. 327.80 Acceptance Janitorial 352.17 Al. Dept. of Rev. 700.00 Craig’s Lawn Srvc.-PKG 2 1,635.00 PKG 5 297.00 Goodwyn/Mills/Cawood 1,410.76 Edgewire Digital 20.00 Trussville Utilities-City Hall 461.44 Comm. Ctr. 26.33 Rock School 37.91 Paul Pitts-Decal Deputy Tahoe 50.00 Oneonta Utilities-PHCC 8.56 AT&T-PHCC 193.71 Randall Terry-PHCC 640.00 Rock School 230.00 Spring Street 85.00 Pete Chandler-PHCC 380.00 Spring Street 260.00 Rock School 280.00 Ameriseal-Phcc Pkg Lot Striping 500.00 Amazon-Library 754.70 Dell-Library 11.53 Regions (capital) 3,854.18 Waste Pro (misc road) 248.20 Call-A-Haul (misc road) 1,431.00 Moore coal (misc road) 368.50 Verizon Wireless (misc road) 539.43 SA-SO (misc road) 509.43 Craig’s Lawn Srvc-(misc road) 710.00 Advance Cleaning (7/2) 2,685.50 Alabama Power-streetlights (7/2) 196.67 TOTAL $ 68,600.55 Rock Sch Warrant Fund –Auto Draft $5,200.00