City Council

Council Minutes August 21, 2014 – 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting The Pinson City Council met in regular session in Council Chambers at 4410 Main Street, on Thursday, August 21, 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 Tanner Councilor Cochran Councilor Roberts Councilor Churchwell Councilor McCain Minutes: Councilor Roberts made a motion to waive the reading of the August 7, 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 August 7, 2014, meeting. 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 that both motions passed unanimously." Pre-meeting Comment: Martin Weinberg, Candidate Circuit Court Judge Place 3. Mr. Weinberg introduced himself and explained his plans for the position and asked those present for their support in the upcoming elections. Mayor Sanders reinstated rules. Committee Chair Comments: Finance: Councilor Tanner made a motion to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $37,121.32; 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 Cornerstone Life Church, Leo Hagood, Phillip Hagood, Joan Hagood Quick, Jan Hagood LeMaster and the Alabama Department of Transportation, located at 4167 Center Point Road and Highway 75 and Sweeney Hollow Road. 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 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 2014-29. Education: Mayor Sanders reported the Board of Education has provided a nurse for Kermit Johnson Elementary and they will not require the previously approved assistance from council. Enhancements: Councilor McCain offered a motion to increase the budget for the Veterans Day Luncheon by $1,500.00, to pay for a speaker for the event. Councilor Roberts duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. Councilor McCain stated the speaker will be Kurt Kilpatrick from the Burt and Kurt Radio Show. 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 mentioned the possible date for the Christmas Parade would be December 6th, adding there is discussion of lighting the Christmas tree the weekend of Thanksgiving with no ceremony. Mayor’s Report: Mayor Sanders stated he has received a request for an extension on the Old Bradford Road zoning case. Councilor Roberts offered a motion to extend the Old Bradford Road zoning case until September 4, 2014. 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: Councilor Cochran offered a motion to accept the design for the Rock School Sign as presented in Maroon with the City Seal. 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 Roberts offered a motion to adopt the 2014/2015 Budget (Councilor Roberts version). 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.” New Business: Councilor McCain offered a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Goodwyn Mills and Cawood for materials testing as required for construction of a recreational park, at an estimated cost of $10,000.-$15,000. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. Councilor Roberts stated that he felt that using Goodwyn Mills and Cawood for this would be a conflict of interest and he would like for us to consider other options. After some discussion, Councilor Roberts will contact other companies for their proposals and have them at the next meeting on, September 4, 2014. The motion was withdrawn and will be reconsidered at the September 4, 2014 meeting. Councilor Cochran offered a resolution confirming use of the proposed sidewalk area along Innsbrooke Parkway. 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 Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes unanimously as Resolution 14-32. Councilor Cochran offered a resolution authorizing certain actions and accepting maintenance responsibility for a sidewalk project, regarding Highway 75 and Innsbrooke Parkway to Brittany Place. Councilor Roberts duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. Councilor Cochran mentioned this is a 100% grant. 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-yes; Councilor Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes unanimously as Resolution 14-33. Councilor McCain offered a resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and execute tax deeds for certain real property, located in the Brook Crest addition of Innsbrooke and located near Red Hollow Road. Councilor Churchwell 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 14-34. Councilor Cochran offered a motion approving registration and expenses for council members interested in attending the NLC in Austin, Texas, November 18-22, 2014. 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 offered a motion to approve financial assistance for work needed in the concession stand at Pinson Valley High School, approximately $2,000.00, to be done before the first home game. Councilor McCain duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. After brief 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.” Public Comment: None Councilor Tanner 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 7:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Turner, City Clerk August 21, 2014 Minutes Adopted ____________ Bills: 08/21/14 John Leon-Security Turkey Creek $ 300.00 Birmingham Water-City Hall 150.33 Account Balances @07/31/14: Triangle Park 26.49 Regions General Fund $ 634,633.35 Comm. Ctr. 49.36 Regions Debt Service Fund 1,537,846.14 Lane St. 23.14 Regions Debt.Srv.Rock Sch. 7,400.24 Spring St. 23.14 Regions MM Capital Fund 85,364.83 4316 Main St. 23.14 Hometown Library Fund 2,271.27 Rock School 186.84 Wachovia 4-6-5 268,205.51 PHCC 177.73 Wachovia 7-2 254,429.35 Trussville Utilities-City Hall 88.53 Wachovia Misc. Road 32,199.89 Rock School 37.91 Comm Ctr 15.60 Reserve CD @ 06/21/13 $251,318.00 AT&T 899.67 Hand Arendall 12,030.55 Cutters Small Eng.-Park pkg 4 1,755.00 Park add’l 590.00 Craig’s Lawn Srvc.-PKG 2 1,090.00 PKG 5 198.00 Presley Lawn Care-PVYA 275.00 Pike’s Plbg-PVYA 2,925.85 Randall Terry-PHCC 845.00 Pete Chandler-PHCC 480.00 The Book Farm-Library 903.02 DEMCO-Library 192.81 Dell-Library 1,571.20 Nohab-Library 30.56 Call-A-Haul (misc road) 2,246.00 Craig’s Lawn Srvc-(misc road) 1,475.00 Dunn Const.-Aspen Rdg.(4-5-6) 6,404.96 Alabama Power-streetlights (7/2) 961.49 Advance Cleaning (7/2) 1,145.00 TOTAL $37,121.32