City Council

Council Minutes July 31, 2014 – 6:30 p.m. Special Called Meeting The Pinson City Council met in Council Chambers at 4410 Main Street on Thursday, July 31, 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 Churchwell Councilor McCain Absent: Councilor Roberts Councilor Tanner made a motion to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $93,037.07; a copy of the bills schedule is attached. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. Councilor Tanner mentioned that $80,000.00 of the amount is for paving done at Emerald Forest. 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.” Councilor Cochran made a motion offering a resolution accepting the dedication of a portion of Gold Leaf Lane located within Aspen Ridge Sector 2. Councilor Tanner 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 Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes unanimously as Resolution 14-27. Councilor Cochran made a motion offering a resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a proposal for paving of Aspen Ridge 2nd Sector, Campbell’s Paving in the amount of $5,900.00 and Dunn Construction in the amount of $6,750.00, for a total of $12,650.00 for materials and paving. Councilor McCain 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 Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes unanimously as Resolution 14-28. Councilor Cochran made a motion offering a resolution accepting the dedication of a portion of Oak Street West (Posey Estate Road). Councilor Tanner 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 Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes unanimously as Resolution 14-29. Councilor Cochran offered a motion to approve a quote from T-N-T Excavating to remove chert and cobble from Dry Creek near the Main Street Bridge, at a cost of $1,600.00/day for 5-7 days for a total of $8,000.00-$11,200.00. 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.” Councilor Cochran offered a motion to approve a quote from Eastern Tree in the amount of $3,500.00, for the removal of trees and stumps on city property near PVHS. After some discussion and questions from council, Councilor Cochran withdrew the motion until further information regarding the property can be gathered. Councilor Churchwell stated that he felt several items need to be discussed and decided regarding the park. Councilor Churchwell added the items he felt need to be discussed are: a permanent name for the park; discuss fencing of the area; there needs to be something done about the house on the property, regarding improvements; and discussion on the dog park. Mayor Sanders asked council to offer suggestions for the name of the park. Councilor Tanner asked if there were plans to put siding on the house. Mayor Sanders stated that was something we could look at doing. Mayor Sanders stated there was recently a report in the press of a home invasion in Pinson which was not in Pinson the home was located in Chalkville. Mayor Sanders invited everyone to attend National Night Out on August 5, 2014, at Innsbrooke Lake Pavilion at 6:00 p.m. Councilor Cochran offered a motion to approve the purchase of 12, 44 gal. Brute garbage cans with dome lids for PVHS Stadium, at a cost of $150.00/ea. 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, "Let the record reflect that the motion passed unanimously.” Councilor Cochran mentioned there has been some work done on the PVHS football field at a cost of approximately $40,000.00 which is a temporary fix. Councilor Cochran suggested that council begin discussions with Dr. Pouncey, (the new superintendent), regarding turf being installed next year. Mayor Sanders stated he mentioned that to Dr. Pouncey at their recent meeting. Public Comment: None 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 7:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Turner, City Clerk July 31, 2014 Minutes Adopted ____________ Bills: 07/31/14 Alabama Power-City Hall $ 1,945.76 Account Balances @06/30/14: Rock School 592.90 Regions General Fund $629,547.95 Triangle Pk 58.69 Regions Debt Service Fund 4,187.29 Comm Ctr 386.48 Regions Debt.Srv.Rock Sch. 7,358.57 Lane St. 34.33 Regions MM Capital Fund 89,386.32 Spring Street 131.82 Hometown Library Fund 2,271.27 PHCC 1,093.14 Wachovia 4-6-5 257,808.49 AT&T 879.79 Wachovia 7-2 245,833.45 O.Jay Fence-PVYA 5,629.00 Wachovia Misc. Road 44,708.21 Presley Lawn Care-PVYA 275.00 Amazon-Library 1,565.29 Reserve CD @ 06/21/13 $251,318.00 Dell-Library 59.21 DEMCO Library 110.40 Alabama Power-streetlights (7/2) 208.65 Campbell’s Paving (4-5-6) 39,000.00 Dunn Const. (4-5-6) 45,066.61 TOTAL $ 97,037.07