City Council

Council Minutes March 5, 2015 – 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting The Pinson City Council met in regular session in Council Chambers at 4410 Main Street on Thursday, March 5, 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 February 5, 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 February 5, 2015, 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 both motions passed unanimously." Councilor Roberts made a motion to waive the reading of the February 19, 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 February 19, 2015, meeting. Councilor Churchwell 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 $240,747.15; 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 to say "no", all in favor say "aye." Mayor Sanders "Let the record reflect that both motions passed unanimously." Public Safety: Mayor Sanders thanked Councilors Cochran and Roberts for their help in sanding the roads during the bad weather. Enhancements: Councilor McCain mentioned there is an Enhancements meeting every Friday at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall, to discuss the Bicentennial Celebration. Education: Councilor Roberts stated the Board of Education is planning to extend the IB School to include grades 6, 7, & 8 this coming fall. The deadline to apply is March 26, 2015. Planning and Zoning: Mayor Sanders suspended rules for a public hearing on a post annexation zoning case, regarding Lea Anne Gardens Sectors 2 lots and common area, along with metes and bounds parcels. Mayor Sanders stated “Let the record reflect there was no one present to speak for or against”. Mayor Sanders reinstated rules. Councilor Roberts offered an ordinance changing the zoning classification of real estate located in the City of Pinson, Alabama, located at Lea Anne Gardens Sectors 2 lots and common area, along with metes and bounds parcels, from Jefferson County zoning RG to City of Pinson zoning RH. 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 2015-9. Mayor’s Report: Councilor Cochran offered a motion to purchase City of Pinson shirts for Council and Staff in colors Light Stone and Cool Grey, and to add Councilmember/Mayor and name under the seal at a cost of $1000.00. 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 the motion passed unanimously." Old Business: Councilor Cochran offered a resolution to contract with the Greater Birmingham Humane Society for animal control and pound services. Councilor McCain duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. Councilor McCain stated this is not full time only field time. Mayor Sanders stated that is correct, 9 hours of field service and kenneling per month. Councilor Cochran stated this is required by the state. 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 15-16. Councilor Cochran offered a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a contract for residential garbage collection pursuant to bids received on the 14th day of November 2014, for residential trash removal services. Councilor Roberts duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders stated the monthly fee will be $44.01. 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 15-17. New Business: Councilor Roberts offered a resolution concerning the membership of the Library Board of the City of Pinson, Alabama, reappointing Stanley Moss, Jane Montgomery, & Patrick Coleman. Councilor Cochran 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 15-18. Councilor McCain offered a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a deed receiving certain greenspace property. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders stated this is property L & M offered to convey to us and is most likely undevelopable with no access. 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 15-19. Public Comment: None. 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 7:46 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Turner, City Clerk March 5, 2015 Minutes Adopted ____________ Bills: 03/05/15 Edgewire Digital $ 20.00 Account Balances @01/31/15: GBHS 146.57 Regions General Fund $ 903,074.74 Acceptance Janitorial 352.17 Regions Debt Service Fund 1,527,664.70 Alabama Power-City Hall 1,671.71 Regions Debt.Srv.Rock Triangle ParkSch. 7,571.08 Triangle Park 70.72 Regions MM Capital Fund 40,313.93 Rock School 585.35 Hometown Library Fund 4,136.02 Comm. Center 170.13 Wells Fargo 4-6-5 94,725.83 Lane Street 95.85 Wells Fargo 7-2 243,592.88 Spring Street 128.16 PHCC 3,720.69 Wells Fargo Misc. Road 8,572.11 Jefferson Co. Sheriff’s Office 28,324.19 IIMC-Clerk Dues 155.00 Reserve CD @ 12/31/14 $251,507.40 NLC-Dues 1,117.00 ICSC-Dues 100.00 Hand Arendall 7,318.82 AT&T 949.31 ASCAP 338.30 BHT Investments-final land pymt 81,250.00 Dixie Decorations 1,790.25 SBM Systems 119.85 Jones-McLeod-PVYA 546.05 Mayer Electric-PHCC 81.00 Randall Terry-PHCC 565.00 PVYA 460.00 Thomas Chandler-PHCC 440.00 PVYA 500.00 Amazon- Library 740.95 JCLC (Library) 207.75 Demco(Library) 108.86 Moore coal Co.-(misc road) 308.00 Call-A-Haul- (misc road) 1,466.00 Waste Pro (misc road) 249.60 Verizon Wireless (misc road) 621.87 Alabama Power-streetlights (7/2) 283.13 BECC (Park) 1,196.87 Clements Dean (Park) 104,548.00 TOTAL $ 240,747.15 Rock School Auto Draft $5,200.00