City Council

Council Minutes October 2, 2014 – 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting The Pinson City Council met in regular session in Council Chambers at 4410 Main Street on Thursday, October 2, 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 September 18, 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 September 18, 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 Public Comments: Missy Presley, Pinson Elementary School Science Teacher, thanked council for picnic tables for her outdoor classroom. Some of Mrs. Presley’s students were present and thanked council as well. Mayor Sanders reinstated rules. Committee Chair Comments: Finance: Councilor Tanner made a motion to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $42,536.02; 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 of the total is the monthly payment for our Jefferson County Sheriff’s 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.” Mayor Sanders presented the July and August budget report as requested by council. Mayor Sanders stated school appropriations are up due to the help with the purchase of PVHS Band Uniforms and PVYA due to fencing needs. Annexation: Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, owners Ashley Brooks; Charlotte Mullican; Tracey Jones; Russell Lewis; Michelle Walker; Lisa Light; Elise Rose; Sophie Russell; L & M Excavating; Cynthia Bell; Jessica Goldsby; Patrick Coleman; Kathia Menifee; John Florence, Jr.; Kimberly Kay Taylor Johnson; Timothy and Sharon Ward; David Fisher; Donald Baldwin; Calvin Jones, located in Lea Anne Gardens Sector 2. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for unanimous consent to consider with the following results: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Cochran; 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 2014-36. Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, owners Kevin and Jennifer Campbell, located at 309 Saint John Road. Councilor Roberts duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called 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 2014-37. Mayor’s Report: Mayor Sanders mentioned Center Point Fire District Breast Cancer Awareness Kick Off held on October 5th was well attended. Mayor Sanders added October 22nd is “Pink Out Day” in the City of Pinson, as well as other sister cities. Mayor Sanders welcomed the Alabama Butterbean Festival and the vendors participating in the festival. Mayor Sanders mentioned the city will host a Shred-a-thon on November 1st. Planning and Zoning: Mayor Sanders opened a Public Hearing regarding abatement on posted property located at 4177 Powell Avenue. Also, Post Annexation rezoning of properties located at 4296 Cedar Street and 4703;4702;4706;4710 Brook Crest Lane & 6830 Brook Crest Way. Mayor Sanders, “Let the record reflect no one was present to comment.” Mayor Sanders stated the property located at 4177 Powell Avenue is being cleaned up and he recommended delaying a vote on this property until the October 16, 2014, meeting. Councilor McCain offered an ordinance changing the zoning classification of real estate located at 4296 Cedar Street, in the City of Pinson, from Jefferson County R-2 to City of Pinson RM. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called 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 Tanner-yes. Mayor Sanders, unanimous consent passes. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. As there was no discussion, Mayor Sanders called for roll call vote 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 2014-38. Councilor Tanner offered an ordinance changing the zoning classification of real estate located at 4703; 4702; 4706; 4710 Brook Crest Lane and 6830 Brook Crest Way, in the City of Pinson, from Jefferson County R-2 to City of Pinson CI. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for unanimous consent to consider with the following results: 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 roll call vote 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 2014-39. Councilor Cochran offered a resolution confirming costs associated with abating a public nuisance at 6195 Kaley Lane, abatement costs $396.75. 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 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 14-42. Old Business: Councilor Cochran offered a resolution accepting the dedication of streets within Lea Anne Gardens Second Sector. 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 14-43. Councilor Cochran offered a resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a proposal from Campbell’s Paving, for paving of Lea Anne Gardens Sector 2, at a cost of $17,150.00. Councilor Tanner duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders stated $16,650.00 will be collected from Jefferson County for the bond they held on Sector 2, to help with the cost. Mayor Sanders called for any further discussion. As there was no further discussion, Mayor Sanders called for a roll call vote on the main motion 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 14-44. Councilor Roberts offered a motion to accept a change in the Park contract with Goodwyn/Mills/Cawood adding a proposal for Hydraulic Analysis and No-Rise Certification at a cost of $6,500.00. Councilor Tanner duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders this is a FEMA requirement. 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, motion passes unanimously. Mayor Sanders announced there will be a work session on October 30, 2014, to hear the recommendations from the Enhancements and Historical Committees regarding the Bicentennial Celebration. Councilor Cochran mentioned there is a varsity football game that night. Mayor Sanders stated we will make sure we will have a quorum present. New Business: Councilor Tanner mentioned in 2012 when council elected Mayor Pro-Tem, it was decided the term of that position would be two years. Councilor Tanner suggested we begin discussion for Mayor Pro-Tem change. Public Comment: Ronnie Dixon, Alabama Butterbean Festival Director, announced the fireworks will begin Friday night at 9:15 p.m., and the Carnival will open Friday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. 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 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Turner, City Clerk October 2, 2014 Minutes Adopted ____________ Bills: 10/02/14 Jeff Hall-Security PVHS/ Clay/McAdory $ 300.00 John Leon-Security TCNP; PVHS/McAdory 150.00 Account Balances @08/31/14: Jeff Hannah-Security PVHS/Clay 150.00 Regions General Fund $ 583,632.46 Jim Dooley-Farmers Market Mgr 300.00 Regions Debt Service Fund 1,543,046.14 Jefferson Co.Clerk’s Assoc.-Dues 50.00 Regions Debt.Srv.Rock Sch. 2,241.95 Alapestco 85.00 Regions MM Capital Fund 85,343.03 AT&T 897.88 Hometown Library Fund 3,255.25 Craig’s Lawn Srvc.-PKG 2 1,090.00 Wachovia 4-6-5 183,393.48 PKG 5 198.00 Wachovia 7-2 254,899.28 Alabama Power-City Hall 2,123.44 Wachovia Misc. Road 17,515.49 Triangle Park 58.69 Comm. Ctr. 336.37 Reserve CD @ 06/21/13 $251,318.00 Rock School 579.08 Lane St. 31.03 Spring St. 128.50 PHCC 1,306.74 Acceptance Janitorial 352.17 Edgewire Digital 20.00 Jefferson Co. Sheriff’s Office 28,324.19 Presley Lawn Care-PVYA 275.00 Mayer Electric-PVHS 171.28 Randall Terry-PHCC 590.00 ABBF 55.00 Rock School 120.00 American Library Assoc.(Library) 308.00 Waste Pro (misc road) 247.30 Moore coal (misc road) 368.50 Craig’s Lawn Srvc-(misc road) 1,840.00 Verizon Wireless-(misc road) 645.46 Alabama Power-streetlights (7/2) 239.39 Advance Cleaning (7/2) 1,195.00 TOTAL $42,536.02 Rock Sch Warrant Fund –Auto Draft $5,200.00 Hand Arendall to be paid 10/16/14 $4,163.34 September gross payroll $31,846.08