City Council

Council Minutes August 7, 2014 – 10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting The Pinson City Council met in regular session in Council Chambers at 4410 Main Street, on Thursday, August 7, 2014. Mayor Sanders led the invocation. Councilor Cochran 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 Cochran Councilor Churchwell Councilor McCain Absent: Councilor Tanner Councilor Roberts Minutes: Councilor Churchwell made a motion to waive the reading of the July 17, 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 17, 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." Councilor Churchwell made a motion to waive the reading of the July 31, 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 31, 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 Cochran made a motion to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $90,838.67; a copy of the bills schedule is attached. Councilor McCain duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. Councilor Cochran mentioned a couple of the bills included in the total were $15,000.00 to PVHS Band for uniforms and $28,324.00 to Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office for contract 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.” Annexation: Councilor Churchwell made a motion offering an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, owners William and Rosanne Davies, located at 4296 Cedar Street. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders asked for unanimous consent to consider with the following results: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Cochran-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 Cochran-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as Ordinance 2014-27. Enhancements: Mayor Sanders stated the National Night Out was well attended, adding there were over 120 hot dogs and 10 lbs. of sausage served. Mayor Sanders mentioned Beat the Heat at Turkey Creek was a successful event with approximately 300 cool treats distributed to those in attendance. Mayor’s Report: Mayor Sanders mentioned Sector 2 of Aspen Ridge paving is complete. Councilor Cochran offered a motion to approve placing 2 ad’s in the North Jefferson News, at a cost of $125.00/ea. for a 3X5 ad, to promote Pinson Valley High School Football and the Alabama Butterbean Festival. 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." Mayor Sanders stated he has received a request to postpone the Old Bradford Road zoning case. Councilor Cochran offered a motion to table the Old Bradford Road zoning case for one more 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 the motion passed unanimously." Mayor Sanders suspended rules. Mayor Sanders called for any comments on zoning case Z-2014-12, located at 5179 Pinson Valley Parkway; 5175 Pinson Valley Parkway; 5133 Pinson Valley Parkway and 5121 Old Pinson Road. Mayor Sanders, “Let the record reflect no one was present to speak for or against the case”. Mayor Sanders reinstated rules. Councilor McCain offered an ordinance changing the zoning classification of real estate located in the City of Pinson, Alabama, at 5179 Pinson Valley Parkway from Jefferson County C1 to City of Pinson HC; 5175 Pinson Valley Parkway from Jefferson County INST2 to City of Pinson CI; 5133 Pinson Valley Parkway, from Jefferson County C1 to City of Pinson HC & 5121 Old Pinson Road from Jefferson County C1 & AG &INST1 to City of Pinson HC & CI & AG. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders asked for unanimous consent to consider with the following results: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Cochran-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 Cochran-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as Ordinance 2014-28. Old Business: Council discussed the removal of trees on the city owned property located next to PVHS football field, north of the north end zone. Councilor Churchwell suggested that the decision to remove any of the trees on this property should wait until we receive additional information from the Board of Education. This item will be discussed at a later meeting. Councilor McCain offered a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Clements Dean for the construction of a Recreational Park, at a cost of $1,571,000.00. 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 Cochran-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes unanimously as Resolution 14-30. Councilor McCain offered a resolution authorizing the Mayor to order playground equipment from J. A. Dawson for the Recreational Park. 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 Cochran-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes unanimously as Resolution 14-31. Councilor Cochran mentioned he should have information regarding the RFP, (trash and recycle collection), discussion to council before the next meeting. New Business: Councilor Cochran offered a motion to approve assistance with PVYA’s water bill due to a leak, at a cost of $532.70. 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 Cochran offered a motion to approve $3,500.00 to Kermit Johnson Elementary School for assistance with a part time school nurse. Councilor McCain duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. After brief 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 Cochran mentioned that the football field at PVHS is receiving some repair work and the team is practicing behind the Rock School. Councilor Cochran stated the Mayor is engaged in conversations with Dr. Pouncey. Mayor Sanders stated he has met with Dr. Pouncey at length and was informed that engineering is looking at the field. Councilor Cochran mentioned that Dr. Pouncey did not know that PVHS did not have a practice field. Public Comment: Terry Salmon, Troop 14 Scoutmaster. Mr. Salmon stated the Eagle Project that was presented to council at a previous meeting has been approved. Phil Jeffers, 6231 Walnut Circle Drive. Mr. Jeffers asked council to stay on top of the PVHS Football Field situation. Councilor Cochran moved to adjourn. Councilor McCain duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for all opposed to say “no”, all in favor say “aye”. Motion carried. Adjourned at 7:37 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Turner, City Clerk August 7, 2014 Minutes Adopted ____________ Bills: 08/07/14 Jeff Hall-Security Turkey Creek $ 150.00 Account Balances @07/31/14: John Leon-Security Turkey Creek 300.00 Regions General Fund $ 634,633.35 Jim Dooley-Farmers Market Mgr 400.00 Regions Debt Service Fund 1,537,846.14 Cornerstone Media 105.00 Regions Debt.Srv.Rock Sch. 7,400.24 BJC Animal Control 597.50 Regions MM Capital Fund 85,364.83 Acceptance Janitorial 352.17 Hometown Library Fund 2,271.27 United Flagpole 371.96 Wachovia 4-6-5 268,205.51 Cutters Small Eng.-Park pkg 4 1,170.00 Wachovia 7-2 254,429.35 Park add’l 480.00 Wachovia Misc. Road 32,199.89 Presley Lawn Care-PVYA 350.00 Jefferson Co. Sheriff’s Off. 28,324.19 Reserve CD @ 06/21/13 $251,318.00 Craig’s Lawn Srvc.-PKG 2 1,090.00 PKG 5 198.00 Edgewire Digital 20.00 Regions Visa 829.48 Hand Arendall 9,860.02 Campbell’s Paving-Pinson Elem. Pkg. 7,200.00 Dunn Const.-Pinson Elem. Pkg. 9,086.74 AL. League of Municipalities-Annual dues 3,072.04 Nohab 1.03 Regions Visa – Supplies $ 686.70 Technology 39.00 Joe Cochran-Reimb. Nat’l Night Out items 60.68 Gasoline 63.08 PVHS-Band Uniforms(approved in a previous meeting) 15,000.00 Nat’l Night Out 40.70 Mayer Electric-PVHS 1,049.74 Randall Terry-PHCC 710.00 City Hall 35.00 Pete Chandler-PHCC 560.00 TOTAL $ 829.48 City Hall 170.00 AT&T-PHCC 194.50 Oneonta Utilities-PHCC 8.56 JCLC-Library 1,351.63 AT&T-Library 245.02 Ingram-Library 1,378.81 Waste Pro (misc road) 248.10 Call-A-Haul (misc road) 579.00 Moore coal (misc road) 368.50 Verizon Wireless (misc road) 621.38 SA-SO (misc road) 504.62 Craig’s Lawn Srvc-(misc road) 1,150.00 Sweeping Corp. (misc road) 1,450.00 Advance Cleaning (7/2) 1,195.00 TOTAL $90,838.67 Rock Sch Warrant Fund –Auto Draft $5,200.00 July Gross Payroll $31,657.58