City Council

Council Minutes January 20, 2015 – 3:00 p.m. Regular Meeting The Pinson City Council met in regular session in Council Chambers at 4410 Main Street on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. 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 January 8, 2015, 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 January 8, 2015, 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 both motions passed unanimously." Committee Chair Comments: Finance: Councilor Tanner made a motion to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $198,471.24; a copy of the bills schedule is attached. Councilor McCain duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. Councilor Tanner mentioned $156,300.00 of the total is to Goodwyn Mills Cawood for our 1st payment on the Park; and $16,500.00 to Borland Benefield for our yearly audit. Mayor Sanders mentioned we are also paying our EMA yearly dues, this is based on citizen population. 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 the motion passed unanimously.” Councilor Tanner offered a motion to accept the 2013-2014 Audit Report from Borland Benefield. Councilor Roberts 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.” Annexation: Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, owners Easy Rentals LLC and Jeffrey and Olga Martin, located at 6910 Ridgeline Lane and 6805 Ridgeline Way. Councilor McCain 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 2015-6. Enhancement: Mayor Sanders stated he had received a quote on the Banners for the Bicentennial Celebration, as follows: 2ft X 6ft 30 Banner-$6400.00; 50 Banners-$8500.00, both include hardware. Mayor Sanders added the turnaround time is 10 days. Councilor Tanner asked if there is a set up fee. Mayor Sanders replied, there is no set up fee. Councilor Cochran stated purchasing 50 would be $170.00 each or 30 would be $213.00 each. Councilor Cochran offered a motion approving the purchase of 50 Banners for the Bicentennial Celebration at a cost of $8,500.00. Councilor Roberts duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. Councilor McCain ask if we had received a price for horizontal banners, Mayor Sanders replied, not yet. Councilor Cochran offered a friendly amendment to amend the motion to include 10 horizontal banners. Councilor Roberts accepted the friendly amendment. Mayor Sanders called for any further discussion. As there was no further discussion Mayor Sanders stated the motion is for 50 2ft X 6ft Banners and 10 Horizontal Banners, all opposed say “no”, all in favor say “aye”. Mayor Sanders "Let the record reflect both motions passed unanimously." Mayor’s Report: Mayor Sanders mentioned that Pike’s Plumbing now has all systems working properly at PVYA. Mayor Sanders mentioned council had recently passed a resolution to change the name of a portion of Center Point Road to Pinson Boulevard. Mayor Sanders added a section of the road located between St. John and Brumbeloe belongs to the City of Birmingham. Mayor Sanders stated he has written Mayor Bell a letter concerning the name change but has not heard back from him at this time. Mayor Sanders added the resolution will have to be amended to a shorter area. Councilor Churchwell stated that nothing could be done without an amended resolution. Councilor Cochran offered a motion to approve the use of the field behind the Rock School by the PVHS Soccer Team for practice. Councilor Churchwell 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.” Old Business: Councilor Roberts offered a motion authorizing the modification of the Library counter in the Children’s Area. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. Councilor Cochran mentioned the cost of the modification is $1,500.00. Councilor Churchwell ask if it would be the same as the other windows just lower. Mayor Sanders stated yes, that was his understanding. Councilor Tanner asked if it would be lowered by 18 inches. Mayor Sanders stated ADA requirements are 30, so we will make sure it is down to those standards. 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 the motion passed unanimously”. New Business: Mayor Sanders offered a first reading of a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for Fire Protection and Emergency Paramedic Services between the City of Pinson and Center Point Fire District and a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for Fire Protection and Emergency Paramedic Services between the City of Pinson and Palmerdale Fire District. Mayor Sanders offered a first reading of a resolution to amend and re-designate the position of Assistant Clerk and Administrative Assistant (formerly elected officials assistant). Mayor Sanders mentioned the Parade prizes and the ABBF review will be presented at the February 5, 2015, meeting. Mayor Sanders stated the City is in receipt of a check from PHCC in the amount of $1,135.00 for July-December 2014 rent. Councilor Tanner mentioned the PVHS Softball team will have a pancake breakfast at PHCC on January 24, 2015 from 7 a.m.-10 a.m. Tickets are $7.00. Public Comment: Councilor Cochran mentioned he attended the Clay Pinson Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, which was held at Rosewood, and Ronnie Dixon, Executive Director, stated there were 45,000 people in attendance of the Alabama Butterbean Festival this past October. April Wallace, Library Director. Mrs. Wallace updated council on upcoming events as well as grants the library has received. Pete Chandler, 4450 Silver Lake Road. Mr. Chandler asked if the lock could be changed at PVYA. 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 3:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Turner, City Clerk January 20, 2015 Minutes Adopted ____________ Bills: 01/20/15 Borland Benefield $ 16,500.00 Edgewire Digital 775.00 Account Balances @12/31/14: Alapestco 360.00 Regions General Fund $ 547,072.13 Jefferson Co. Finance Dept.-2015 Paca Dues 271.00 Regions Debt Service Fund 1,528,479.00 Jefferson Co. Finance Dept.-2015 EMA Pro-Rata Share 9,527.00 Regions Debt.Srv.Rock Sch. 7,574.93 Mayer Electric 71.63 Regions MM Capital Fund 40,337.65 BJC Animal Control 655.00 Hometown Library Fund 4,136.02 Kyocera Document Solutions 2.80 Birmingham Water-City Hall 112.07 Wells Fargo 4-6-5 88,980.85 Triangle Park 23.98 Wells Fargo 7-2 241,663.29 Rock School 107.21 Wells Fargo Misc. Road 11,466.20 Comm. Center 64.15 Lane Street 24.04 Reserve CD @ 12/31/14 $251,507.40 Spring Street 24.04 PHCC 198.58 Trussville Utilities-City Hall 579.70 Comm. Ctr 165.86 Rock School 937.40 Regions Visa 3,348.24 Pete Chandler-Rock School 140.00 PHCC 320.00 PVYA 500.00 Randall Terry-PHCC 365.00 PVYA 765.00 Pike’s Plumbing-PVYA 1,337.80 Regions Visa – Supplies $ 796.19 Goodwyn Mills Cawood-Park 156,300.00 Gasoline 62.15 Ingram (Library) 1,162.94 Vehicle Maint 493.32 Midwest Tape (Library) 232.27 Training 1,199.45 OverDrive (Library) 429.81 Parade 47.57 AT&T (Library) 245.02 PVYA 707.18 Craig’s lawn Service (7/2) 2,750.00 Rock School 42.38 Alabama Power-streetlights (7/2) 175.70 TOTAL $ 198,471.24 TOTAL $3,348.24