City Council

Council Minutes September 4, 2014 – 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting The Pinson City Council met in regular session in Council Chambers at 4410 Main Street, on Thursday, September 4, 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 Roberts Councilor Churchwell Councilor McCain Minutes: Councilor Roberts made a motion to waive the reading of the August 21, 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 21, 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." Pre-meeting Comment: Chris Horn, Center Point Fire District. Mr. Horn announced the Fire Department will be kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness month on September 28, 2014, from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. in the parking lot at City Hall. Mr. Horn stated there will be a band and a car show and T-shirts will be sold for $15.00 ea. Richard Reinhart, Vice President BECC Engineering firm. Mr. Reinhart explained that BECC handles Construction Material Testing and BECC would represent the owner of the property. Councilor Tanner asked if BECC is required to have any certifications. Mr. Reinhart stated yes, they are Professional Engineers and they are licensed by the State. Councilor Churchwell asked how long BECC has been in business and where is the business located. Mr. Reinhart stated 23 years and in addition they do Geotechnical and Environmental Services as well, and the business is located off of Lakeshore Parkway. Mayor Sanders reinstated rules. Committee Chair Comments: Finance: Councilor Tanner made a motion to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $65,833.30; 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 total is for the Deputy contract and $11,000.00 of the total is for the cobble work done at the Main Street Bridge. 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 Rebecca Owensby, Nancy Utterback and Betty Stancil, located at 7952 Highway 75. 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. 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 2014-30. Councilor Churchwell made a motion offering an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, owner The Mayor of the City of Pinson, known as lots 207, 208, 209, 210, and 216, Brooke Crest Addition to Innsbrooke Phase II. 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 2014-31. Councilor Churchwell made a motion offering an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, owner The Mayor of the City of Pinson, located on Elfreth Johnson 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. 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 2014-32. Councilor Churchwell announced the referendum vote regarding Aspen Ridge Sector 3, 4, & 5, will be held, Tuesday, September 9, 2014. Mayor’s Report: Mayor Sanders offered a first reading of a quote regarding Christmas Lights at the Community Center, at a cost of $2,018.56 for 2014/2015 & $817.72 for 2015/2016. Mayor Sanders stated tabled case Z-2014-08 regarding Old Bradford Road has been withdrawn by the applicant. Mayor Sanders suspended rules. Mayor Sanders called for any comments on zoning case Z-2014-13, located at 8046 Marsh Mountain Road; 6939 & 6933 Highway 75; & 6831 Tapawingo Road Pinson Road; and an grass/weed abatement case regarding 6195 Kaley Lane. Mayor Sanders, “Let the record reflect no one was present to speak for or against the case”. Mayor Sanders reinstated rules. Councilor Tanner offered an ordinance changing the zoning classification of real estate located in the City of Pinson, Alabama. 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. 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 2014-33. Councilor Cochran offered a resolution declaring a public nuisance relating to overgrown grass/weeds at 6195 Kaley Lane. 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. 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 14-35. Old Business: Councilor Roberts stated he had received quotes from BECC and Terracon regarding Construction Materials Testing for the park. Councilor Roberts mentioned credentials for both companies. After reviewing the quotes, Councilor Cochran offered a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for materials testing as required for construction of a recreational park. 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 Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes unanimously as Resolution 14-36. Councilor Cochran offered a first reading of a request for proposals for residential garbage collection and related services for the City of Pinson, Alabama. Attorney Black explained the contents of the proposal. After some discussion from council, Mayor Sanders asked council to review the proposal and plan to take this up at the next meeting. New Business: Councilor McCain stated the Grand Marshals for the Christmas Parade will be the band John and Jacob. Councilor McCain added John and Jacob both graduated from PVHS in 2006 and are in Nashville writing and recording songs. Councilor McCain offered a motion to allow John and Jacob perform a mini concert after the parade. Councilor Tanner duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. Councilor Churchwell stated he did not have a problem with this but felt we should light the Christmas tree earlier. Councilor McCain stated the plans are to light the tree Thanksgiving weekend, with no ceremony. 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." Public Comment: Connie Branham, 4225 Cobblestone Court. Mr. Branham asked the cost for the garbage pickup. Mayor Sanders replied $15- $16 per month. Pat Wise, 4161 Main Street. Thanked council for having Call-A-Haul pick up debris. Mrs. Wise asked if the Mission Possible Shopping Center is going to become a Jimmy Hale Mission Shelter. Mayor Sanders stated he had not heard anything about that. Deb Montgomery, 6840 Brittany Place. Thanked council for National Night Out, and she has received several emails and calls concerning Ms. Engessers property. Mayor Sanders stated that the BOE is working on a comprehensive plan a lot will be athletic fields. Ms. Montgomery asked about the safety of the children. Mayor Sanders stated the Boards engineer is in the beginning phase of what can be put there. Mayor Sanders stated the field expansion is something the school desperately needs as well as parking. Patricia Rounder, 6813 Ashberry Drive. Ms. Rounder asked if putting the field there on the main road will that decrease or increase the property values. Mayor Sanders stated that he could not speak to that, but enhancing the school facilities should help the values, and PVHS is the only school in Jefferson County without a practice field. 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 8:07 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Turner, City Clerk September 4, 2014 Minutes Adopted ____________ Bills: 09/04/14 Jeff Hall-Security PVHS/Hartselle/Oneonta $ 405.00 John Leon-Security TCNP; PVHS/Hartselle/Oneonta 705.00 Account Balances @07/31/14: Jim Dooley-Farmers Market Mgr 500.00 Regions General Fund $ 634,633.35 BJC Animal Control 712.50 Regions Debt Service Fund 1,537,846.14 Acceptance Janitorial 352.17 Regions Debt.Srv.Rock Sch. 7,400.24 Alapestco 95.00 Regions MM Capital Fund 85,364.83 Edgewire Digital 20.00 Hometown Library Fund 2,271.27 Lights of Christmas 2,781.02 Wachovia 4-6-5 268,205.51 Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office 28,324.19 Wachovia 7-2 254,429.35 Pike’s Plbg-PVHS Concession Stand 822.91 Wachovia Misc. Road 32,199.89 Sanitary Rug Cleaners 563.00 Presley Lawn Care-PVYA 350.00 Reserve CD @ 06/21/13 $251,318.00 Craig’s Lawn Srvc.-PKG 2 1,090.00 PKG 5 198.00 Mayer Electric 371.93 Alabama Power-City Hall 2,123.44 Triangle Park 58.69 Comm. Ctr. 336.37 Rock School 562.35 Lane St. 33.53 Spring St. 127.95 PHCC 933.39 Randall Terry-PVHS 80.00 PHCC 735.00 Pete Chandler-PHCC 580.00 AT&T-PHCC 211.87 Oneonta Utilities Board-PHCC 8.56 Waste Pro (misc road) 247.70 Call-A-Haul (misc road) 1,720.00 Moore coal (misc road) 368.50 Craig’s Lawn Srvc-(misc road) 1,900.00 Verizon Wireless-(misc road) 621.78 Campbell’s paving (4-5-6) 5,900.00 T-N-T Excavating (7/2) 11,200.00 Alabama Power-streetlights (7/2) 183.45 Advance Cleaning (7/2) 1,270.00 TOTAL $65,833.30 Rock Sch Warrant Fund –Auto Draft $5,200.00 Hand Arendall to be paid 9/18/14 $5,219.35 August gross payroll $30,406.85