City Council

Council Minutes July 17, 2014 – 10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting The Pinson City Council met in regular session at Palmerdale Homesteads Community Center, 5320 Miles Spring Road, on Thursday, July 17, 2014. Barry Wilson, PHCC President, 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 July 3, 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 July 3, 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. Pre-meeting Comments: Shay Shelnutt thanked everyone for their support in the recent election. Mayor Sanders reinstated rules. Committee Chair Comments: Finance: Councilor Tanner made a motion to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $23,484.78; a copy of the bills schedule is attached. 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 that the motion passed unanimously.” Annexation: Councilor Churchwell made a motion offering an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, owners The Mayor of The City of Pinson, located near Highway 75 and Innsbrooke Parkway and Tapawingo Road. 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 2014-16. Councilor Churchwell made a motion offering a resolution authorizing the Mayor to file for a referendum annexation action in Probate Court of Jefferson County, regarding Aspen Ridge 3rd & 4th Sectors. Councilor Tanner 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 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 14-25. Enhancements: Councilor McCain reminded everyone that Beat the Heat at Turkey Creek will be held this Saturday, July 19, 2014, and the City will provide ice cream treats. Councilor McCain announced National Night Out will be, Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at Innsbrooke Lake Pavilion, adding everyone is invited to attend. Mayor’s Report: Mayor Sanders mentioned there will be a special called meeting, Thursday, July 31, 2014, at 6:30, to discuss park items and possibly approve the park contract for construction. Councilor Cochran offered a motion to approve a request from Clay-Pinson Chamber of Commerce for $2,000.00 for assistance with the purchase of a new Butterbean costume. 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 Churchwell made a motion offering a resolution appointing members to the Zoning Board of Adjustments of the City of Pinson, Alabama, Frank Campbell to fill seat vacated by Allen Headley which will expire December 31, 2017. 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 14-26. Mayor Sanders suspended rules. Mayor Sanders called for any comments on previously tabled zoning case Z-2014-08, located at 6608 Old Bradford Road. Dave Arrington, Architectural Engineer, 2032 Valleydale Road, Birmingham. Mr. Arrington stated he is the Architectural Engineer representing Mr. Cardona. Mr. Arrington presented his findings and drawings to council, as well as answered a few questions from council. Mayor Sanders reinstated rules. Councilor Roberts offered a motion to table case Z-2014-08 until the August 7, 2014, meeting, so that council can review the drawings for this case. 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 passed unanimously." Old Business: Council received two examples for the Rock School sign. After some discussion council asked the Mayor to get one more example which he will present at a later meeting. There was some discussion regarding the 2014/2015 Budget, which was tabled until the August 7, 2014, meeting. Councilor Cochran offered a motion to approve a quote from Ala-Temp Corporation in the amount of $15,343.00, for HVAC repair in the Library. Councilor Roberts 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." New Business: Councilor Churchwell offered a motion to approve a quote from O.Jay Fence Company in the amount of $4,917.00, for fence repairs at PVYA. 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 passed unanimously." Public Comment: April Wallace, Library Director. Mrs. Wallace gave a report regarding the Summer Reading Program. Mrs. Wallace also thanked council for their support. Mike Perry, P. O. Box 189, Pinson. Mr. Perry asked, regarding zoning case Z-2014-08, if Mr. Cardona has the finances for this project. Wayne Hyche, 5900 Miles Spring Road. Mr. Hyche thanked council for paving the handicapped parking lot at PHCC. Ron Hyche, 5900 Miles Spring Road. Mr. Hyche asked for assistance in communicating with PHCC Board members. Mayor Sanders stated the PHCC Board is not elected/appointed by the city and the city does not govern that board. Pete Chandler, 4450 Silver Lake Road. Invited everyone to visit the rooms at PHCC that have been remodeled. Charles Yeager, TCNP. Mr. Yeager invited everyone to attend Beat the Heat at Turkey Creek this Saturday, July 19, 2014. Mr. Yeager stated this is a rain or shine event. Chris Screws, PVHS Art Teacher. Mr. Screws announced there will be a new art class in the fall teaching Special Effects and will be opened to the community during the 2nd nine weeks. Barry Wilson, PHCC President. Mr. Wilson thanked council for their help with the improvements at PHCC and invited everyone to look around after the meeting. 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 11:43 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Turner, City Clerk July 17, 2014 Minutes Adopted ____________ Bills: 07/17/14 John Leon-Security Turkey Creek $ 450.00 Account Balances @06/30/14: Jeff Hall-Security Turkey Creek 150.00 Regions General Fund $629,547.95 Birmingham Water-City Hall 116.67 Regions Debt Service Fund 4,187.29 Rock School 113.16 Regions Debt.Srv.Rock Sch. 7,358.57 Triangle Pk 23.14 Regions MM Capital Fund 89,386.32 Comm Ctr 49.36 Hometown Library Fund 2,271.27 Lane St. 23.14 Wachovia 4-6-5 257,808.49 Spring Street 23.14 Wachovia 7-2 245,833.45 PHCC 201.17 Wachovia Misc. Road 44,708.21 4316 Main St. 23.14 Cornerstone Media 209.59 Reserve CD @ 06/21/13 $251,318.00 The Argos Group 1,547.00 Nohab .55 Trussville Utilities-City Hall 83.37 Rock School 36.56 Comm Ctr 15.60 Regions Visa 1,254.48 Borland Benefield 703.08 Cutters Small Engine-Pkg 4 1,170.00 Regions Visa – Supplies $ 531.15 Park add’l work 920.00 Technology 39.00 Craig’s Lawn Srvc-Pkg 2 1,090.00 Gasoline 261.08 Pkg 5 198.00 Vehicle Maint. 112.08 Robb Electric-PVHS 575.00 Training 311.17 Randall Terry-PHCC 840.00 Pete Chandler-PHCC 810.00 AT&T-PHCC 193.71 O’Jay Fence-Rock School 225.00 TOTAL $ 1,254.48 Pike’s Plbg.-Rock School 1,860.50 Nohab-Library 21.47 OverDrive-Library 426.99 Ingram-Library 1,508.58 Midwest Tape-Library 129.98 AT&T-Library 245.02 Call-A-Haul (misc road) 2,947.00 Craig’s Lawn Srvc (misc road) 3,150.00 Advance Cleaning Srvc-row mowing (7/2) 1,195.00 Alabama Power-streetlights (7/2) 955.38 TOTAL $ 23,484.78