City Council

Council Minutes April 2, 2015 – 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting The Pinson City Council met in regular session in Council Chambers at 4410 Main Street on Thursday, April 2, 2015. Mayor Sanders led the invocation. Councilor Roberts 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 Absent: Councilor Tanner Councilor McCain Minutes: Councilor Roberts made a motion to waive the reading of the March 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 March 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 Cochran made a motion to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $38,630.77; a copy of the bills schedule is attached. Councilor Roberts 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." Annexations: Councilor Churchwell offered a resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and execute tax deeds for certain real property. 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 Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes unanimously as Resolution 15-23. Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, located at 5257 Old Pinson Road. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for unanimous consent to consider: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-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 Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as, Ordinance 2015-11. Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, Lots 2,3,5,6,7,13,19,14, and 16, The Ridge at Innsbrooke, located on Joy Circle. Councilor Roberts duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for unanimous consent to consider: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-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 Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as, Ordinance 2015-12. Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, located at 5990 Honeysuckle Circle; 5052 Summer Crest Drive; 6214 Summer Side Drive. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for unanimous consent to consider: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-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 Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as, Ordinance 2015-13. Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, located at 6201 Red Hollow Road; 5728 Benners Road; 4785 Elfreth Johnson Road. Councilor Roberts duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for unanimous consent to consider: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-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 Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as, Ordinance 2015-14. Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, located at 6431 Murphree Circle. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for unanimous consent to consider: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-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 Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as, Ordinance 2015-15. Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, located at 7429 Hitching Post Drive & 4512 Echo Drive. Councilor Roberts duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for unanimous consent to consider: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-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 Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as, Ordinance 2015-16. Public Safety: Councilor Cochran reported Advanced Disposal has delivered the new carts to most of the residents, adding there are some glitches they are still working out. Councilor Cochran added everyone seems to be very excited about the service and Advanced Disposal has done a great job. Enhancements: Mayor Sanders announced the Bicentennial Celebration is Saturday, April 11, 2015, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Mayor Sanders added the parade will begin at 9:30. Mayor’s Report: Mayor Sanders there will be a Clean up Day, Saturday April 4, 2015, beginning at 9:00 a.m., adding we received a grant which supplies free trash bags and grippers to loan to citizens to clean their neighborhoods. Planning and Zoning: Mayor Sanders suspended rules for a public hearing on a post annexation zoning case, regarding 4060 Mountain View Drive; 309, 325, & 373 St. John Road. Mayor Sanders stated “Let the record reflect there was no one present to speak for or against”. Mayor Sanders reinstated rules. Councilor Cochran offered an ordinance changing the zoning classification of real estate located in the City of Pinson, Alabama, located at 4060 Mountain View Drive; 309, 325, & 373 St. John Road, from Jefferson County zoning R2 & R1 to City of Pinson zoning RM. Councilor Roberts duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for unanimous consent to consider with the following results: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-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 Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as Ordinance 2015-17. Old Business: None New Business: Councilor Cochran offered motion nominating the following AMIC Delegates for the Alabama League of Municipalities Convention. Voting-Mayor Sanders; 1st Alternate- Councilor Tanner; 2nd Alternate-Councilor McCain. Councilor Roberts 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." Councilor Cochran offered motion nominating the following ALM Delegates for the Alabama League of Municipalities Convention. Voting-Mayor Sanders; 1st Alternate-Councilor Tanner; 2nd Alternate-Councilor McCain. Councilor Roberts 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." Public Comment: Mayor Sanders, “Let the record reflect Councilor Cochran left the Dias to take the Public Comment podium”. Joe Cochran, 4951 Sycamore Lane. Mr. Cochran stated he is the Executive Director of the Pinson Education Foundation and invited everyone to attend the banquet which will be Monday, May 4, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Cochran added the foundation is taking nominations for the following; Student of the year; Teacher of the year from each of the 4 schools; Support Staff of the year. The speaker will be Bobby Humphries. Councilor Cochran offered a motion to enter executive session to discuss litigation, real estate and trade and commerce. Councilor Churchwell 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 litigation 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 stated we will not reconvene other than to adjourn. Mayor Sanders called council out of executive session. Councilor Churchwell moved to adjourn. Councilor Roberts duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for all opposed to say “no”, all in favor say “aye”. Motion carried. Adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Turner, City Clerk April 2, 2015 Minutes Adopted ____________ Bills: 04/02/15 Pitney Bowes $ 118.56 Account Balances @02/28/15: GBHS 826.75 Regions General Fund $ 996,033.07 Regions Debt Service Fund 1,366,194.24 Acceptance Janitorial 352.17 Regions Debt.Srv.Rock Sch. 7,612.78 Alabama Power-City Hall 1,525.15 Triangle Park Triangle Park Regions70.57 MM Capital Fund 40,290.48 Rock School 688.10 Hometown Library Fund 5,111.46 Comm. Center 163.44 Wells Fargo 4-6-5 94,706.25 Lane Street 116.76 Wells Fargo 7-2 239,806.53 Spring Street 137.80 Wells Fargo Misc. Road 2,264.16 PHCC 3,113.13 Hand Arendall 6,188.70 Reserve CD @ 12/31/14 $251,507.40 AT&T 940.95 Center Point Fire District-Fire Inspector 5,744.75 Best Ins.-Clerk Bond 700.00 Craig’s Lawn Serv. 1,090.00 Fun Source (Bicentennial) 5,962.50 Wise Environmental (Bicentennial) 225.00 Special Occasions (Bicentennial) 1,018.40 Intellicorp 162.75 Pike’s Plbg-Comm Ctr 227.35 Mayer Electric-City Hall 10.10 PVHS 713.48 Rock School 246.15 Randall Terry-PHCC 575.00 PVYA 425.00 Thomas Chandler-PHCC 440.00 PVYA 300.00 Craig’s Lawn Serv-Rock School 250.00 Moore coal Co.-(misc road) 308.00 Call-A-Haul- (misc road) 1,047.00 Advanced Lawn & Turf(7/2) 1,190.00 SA-SO (7/2) 110.58 Craig’s Lawn Serv (7/2) 150.00 Alabama Power-streetlights (7/2) 331.38 BECC (Park) 904.05 Goodwyn Mills Cawood (Park) 1,128.60 TOTAL $ 38,630.77 Rock School Auto Draft $5,200.00