City Council

Council Minutes December 18, 2014 – 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting The Pinson City Council met in regular session in Council Chambers at 4410 Main Street on Thursday, December 18, 2014. Mayor Sanders led the invocation. Randy McMillan 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 Roberts Councilor Churchwell Councilor McCain Absent: Councilor Tanner Pre-meeting Comment: Special recognition of PVYA 95 & 115 Football Teams. Councilor Cochran offered a resolution regarding the PVYA 95 pound and 115 pound Football Teams, for winning the 2014 Mid-State Youth Football Championship. 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 Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolutions pass unanimously as Resolutions 14-48 and 14-49. Mayor Sanders suspended rules to recognize those players and Coaches in attendance. Coaches from both teams spoke regarding their team and their winning year. Jason Crunk, Goodwyn Mills Cawood, displayed samples for the buildings at the park. Mayor Sanders reinstated rules. Councilor Cochran offered a motion to accept the colors for the park buildings as presented by Goodwyn Mills Cawood. Councilor McCain 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 the motion passed unanimously.” Committee Chair Comments: Finance: Councilor Cochran made a motion to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $27,934.37; a copy of the bills schedule is attached. Councilor Roberts duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any 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 the motion passed unanimously.” Public Safety: Mayor Sanders mentioned that fireworks are prohibited under the State law and can only be shot 600 Ft. away from any structure, which is the distance of 2 football fields. Councilor Cochran thanked the Sheriff’s Department for their work in our community and ask that those on social media please wait for the Sheriff’s statement before posting anything online. Enhancements: Councilor McCain stated the Christmas Parade had a great turn out, and the addition of Rudolph and our Grand Marshal’s John and Jacob were well received. Mayor’s Report: Mayor Sanders re-appointed Thomas Simmons to another term on the Planning Commission. Mayor Sanders appointed Matt Angelo to replace Donnie West on the Planning Commission. Old Business: Councilor Cochran offered a resolution to establish the position of Park Director. Councilor Roberts duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. Councilor Cochran stated the City is seeking a Park Director to oversee the park which will open in May, along with additional duties, with a salary range of $40,000. to $60,000. per year. 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 Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes unanimously as Resolution 14-50. New Business: Councilor Roberts offered a resolution appointing members to the Zoning Board of Adjustments of the City of Pinson, Alabama, regarding Pat Wise. 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 Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes unanimously as Resolution 14-51. Councilor Cochran offered a resolution accepting said bids received on the 14th day of November, 2014, for residential trash removal services and requesting the mayor to provide contract with the lowest, most responsible bid received, which was received from Advanced Disposal, accepting all alternates. Councilor McCain duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. Councilor Cochran mentioned this includes a 90 gallon trash container and a container for recycling and curbside debris pickup. Mayor Sanders stated that Bob Jones, Zoning Administrator and Advanced Disposal mapping will create a list of those participants within the city limits, and those homes not participating or not in our city limits will not receive a cart and will pay an additional fee for their garbage pickup. 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 Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes unanimously as Resolution 14-52. Councilor Cochran offered a resolution authorizing the Mayor to receive bids for debris removal; said bids to be returned by the 9th day of January 2015, at 3:00 p.m. 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 Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes unanimously as Resolution 14-53. Councilor Roberts offered a motion authorizing the Mayor to receive quotes for the demolition of the house located on the park property. 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 motion with the following results: Mayor Sanders-no; Councilor Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, motion passes. Councilor Cochran offered a motion to approve lettering for the Center Point Fire Station number 2 at a cost of $3,884.00. After some discussion, Councilor Cochran withdrew his motion. Councilor Cochran offered a resolution authorizing the Mayor to pursue grants in regards to tornado safe rooms for first responders. 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 Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes unanimously as Resolution 14-54. Councilor Roberts offered a resolution in support of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Football Program. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. Councilor Churchwell asked to amend the resolution to include support for UAB in general. After some discussion, Councilor Churchwell withdrew his amendment. 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 Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes unanimously as Resolution 14-55. Public Comment: None 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 7:46 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Turner, City Clerk December 18, 2014 Minutes Adopted ____________ Bills: 12/18/14 Jeff Hall-PVHS/Center Point $ 120.00 John Leon-PVHS/Center Point 120.00 Alapestco 85.00 Account Balances @10/31/14: Goodwyn Mills Cawood 8,442.91 Regions General Fund $ 539,742.89 Nohab 1,453.58 Regions Debt Service Fund 1,536,921.91 Trussville Utilities-City Hall 474.14 Regions Debt.Srv.Rock Sch. 2,368.12 Comm Ctr. 188.67 Regions MM Capital Fund 69,935.35 Rock School 608.88 Hometown Library Fund 4,141.78 Birmingham Water-City Hall 181.39 Wells Fargo 4-6-5 84,333.13 Triangle Park 23.14 Wells Fargo 7-2 247,212.33 Comm. Ctr. 63.00 Wells Fargo Misc. Road 14,904.89 Rock School 93.07 Lane St. 23.14 Spring St. 23.14 Reserve CD @ 06/21/13 $251,318.00 PHCC 201.17 Regions Visa 3,243.94 Palmerdale Fire District- Fire Dues 40.00 Bridget Smith Photography-Council Pictures 1,350.00 Joy McCain-reimb. Parade items 15.36 John Churchwell-reimb NLC expense 36.70 Mayer Electric- PVYA / Rock School 310.97 Randall Terry-PHCC 610.00 City 180.00 Regions Visa – Parade $ 350.94 PVYA 115.00 Sm Twn Celeb 37.27 Pete Chandler-PHCC 300.00 Gasoline 89.52 PVYA 520.00 Public Safety 298.82 Pike’s Plbg-Rock School 482.89 Supplies 537.49 PVYA 440.20 Training 1,929.90 AT &T- PHCC 6.02 AT&T Library 245.02 TOTAL $3,243.94 Amazon-Library 1,746.80 Ingram-Library 727.55 Demco-Library 187.85 JCLC- Library 200.50 Midwest Tape-Library 62.96 Nohab-Library 67.25 Demco-Library (State Aid) 479.60 Sweeping Corp (misc road) 1,450.00 Call-A-Haul (misc road) 759.00 Craig’s Lawn Service (7/2) 1,225.00 Alabama Power-streetlights (7/2) 1,030.53 TOTAL $ 27,934.37 Hand Arendal – 1/8/14- $1,922.85 Checks written after 12/4/14 meeting: Check # 7103 Sam’s Wholesale – Chairs $1,231.30 Check # 7122 Center Pt.Fire Dist.-correct prev ck for dues 2,105.96 Check # 7123 William Williams-Santa Services Parade 150.00