City Council

Council Minutes May 7, 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 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 April 16, 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 April 16, 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." Mayor Sanders suspended rules. Mayor Sanders presented Jaimi Lambert with a Special Recognition for the artwork she created which was selected to be used on the trash cans that were distributed to all citizens within the incorporated city limits of Pinson. Ms. Lambert explained her inspiration for the design. Mayor Sanders reinstated rules. Committee Chair Comments: Finance: Councilor Tanner made a motion to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $48758.37; a copy of the bills schedule is attached. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. Councilor Tanner mentioned a couple of the larger bills paid were to Jefferson County sheriff’s Office for the Deputies in the amount of $21,000.00 and Hand Arendall in the amount of $7,500.00. Mayor Sanders called for any further discussion. As there was no further 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." Councilor Tanner offered a first reading of the 2015-2016 Budget. Councilor Tanner stated the Finance Committee met on April 30, 2015, and made some changes to better suit the City. Councilor Tanner ask Council to look over the Budget and let her or Mayor Sanders know if there are any questions. Annexations: Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, located at 3905 & 3822 Mars Avenue. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for unanimous consent to consider: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain. 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. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as, Ordinance 2015-24. Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, located at 5149 Willow Ridge Drive; 5313 Stable House Drive; 5839 Willow Crest Drive; 5950 Honeysuckle Circle. Councilor McCain duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for unanimous consent to consider: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain. 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. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as, Ordinance 2015-25. Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, located at 4228 and 232 Fieldstone Drive. Councilor Roberts duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for unanimous consent to consider: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain. 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. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as, Ordinance 2015-26. Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, located at 4050 Mountain View Drive and 4049 Hickory Drive NW. Councilor McCain duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for unanimous consent to consider: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain. 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. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as, Ordinance 2015-35. Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, located at 5548 Miles Spring Road; 8124 West Hill Road; 5041 Bearden Road. Councilor Roberts duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for unanimous consent to consider: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain. 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. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as, Ordinance 2015-27. Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, located at 6369 Red Hollow Road; 6213 Kaley Lane. Councilor McCain duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for unanimous consent to consider: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain. 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. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as, Ordinance 2015-28. Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, located at 6980 Joy Circle. Councilor Roberts duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for unanimous consent to consider: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain. 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. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as, Ordinance 2015-29. Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, located at 4421 Church Street. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for unanimous consent to consider: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain. 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. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as, Ordinance 2015-30. Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, located at 6224 Emerald Forest Drive. Councilor McCain duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for unanimous consent to consider: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain. 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. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as, Ordinance 2015-31. Public Safety: Councilor Cochran offered a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an amendment to the contract for Enhanced Law Enforcement services between the City of Pinson and the Sheriff of Jefferson County. Councilor McCain duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. Councilor Cochran mentioned one of our Deputies has retired and we will temporarily cut back to 3 Deputies for now. Mayor Sanders mentioned the citizens should see no difference in the coverage in our area. 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. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes unanimously as, Resolution 15-24. Enhancements: Mayor Sanders stated there was a great turn out for the Movie in the Park with roughly 200 people in attendance. Mayor Sanders added, we are looking forward to this Friday nights movie, How to Train Your Dragon 2. Mayor’s Report: Mayor Sanders announced the Farmers Market will begin on May 15th and ask everyone to patronize these local growers; the hours are 2p.m.-6p.m. Mayor Sanders presented council with an estimate for modifications to a portion of the Rock School, for a Public Works garage facility at a cost of $9,598.00. Councilor Cochran offered a motion to authorize modification cost to a portion of the Rock School for a Public Works garage facility at a cost of $9,598.00. Councilor Roberts duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders mentioned the funds would be available from the 7/2 account. 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." Planning and Zoning: Mayor Sanders suspended rules for a public hearing on a post annexation zoning case, regarding Parcel ID# 8-36-4-0-9.000 & 9-32-2-0-3.000; 13-2-4-0- 20.000 & 13-1-2-2-4.000; and 0900331000025001. 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, known as parcel ID# 8-36-4-0-9.000 & 9-32-2-0-3.000, from Jefferson County zoning A1 & R1 to City of Pinson zoning RL. 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 2015-32. Councilor McCain offered an ordinance changing the zoning classification of real estate located in the City of Pinson, Alabama, known as parcel ID# 13-2-4-0-20.000 & 13-1-2-2-4.000, from Jefferson County zoning A1 to City of Pinson zoning CI. 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 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 2015-33. Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance changing the zoning classification of real estate located in the City of Pinson, Alabama, known as parcel ID# 0900331000025001, from Jefferson County zoning A1 to City of Pinson zoning RR. 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 2015-34. Old Business: Councilor Cochran offered a resolution concerning the sale and removal of a structure at 6251 Lane Street. Councilor Roberts duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders stated this house was deemed surplus property and the city has been offered $2,500.00 to dismantle and move the house to another location. Mayor Sanders called for any further discussion. After brief 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 15-25. New Business: Councilor Cochran offered motion authorizing the Mayor to purchase a vehicle for use by the Park Department, at a cost of $25,059.00. Councilor Tanner duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. After some discussion council agreed the color of the vehicle should be white. 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 15-26. Councilor Tanner offered a motion directing the Mayor to end the City’s lease with PVYA. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. Councilor Tanner stated after recently hiring a new Park and Rec Director it is a good time to fully assume the responsibilities of the Park, this would be effective 60 days from today. Mayor Sanders suspended rule to allow Tammy Hogan, PVYA Director, to speak. Ms. Hogan thanked Council for all of their help and support over the past years, adding that parents want to see official government in charge of the parks now. Mayor Sanders stated we appreciate all the work you and the other volunteers have put in to this program. Mayor Sanders reinstated rules. After some additional 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, motion passes unanimously. Councilor Cochran offered a motion to purchase a 2012 workhorse electric lift bed from Golf Carts Unlimited at a cost of $5,000.00. 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." Councilor Roberts offered a first reading on a resolution to establish the position of Director of Branding, Marketing and Social Media. Public Comment: Stanley Moss, 4339 Mountain Street. Presented a gift from the Historical Society for the Community Center. Joe Cochran, 4951 Sycamore Lane. Councilor Cochran stated the Pinson Education Foundation was outstanding with 200 people in attendance. Councilor Cochran offered a motion to enter executive session to discuss litigation, real estate and trade and commerce. Councilor McCain 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 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 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Turner, City Clerk May 7, 2015 Minutes Adopted ____________ Bills: 05/07/15 Trident Aquatics $ 300.00 Account Balances @03/31/15: ARGOS Group 280.00 Regions General Fund $ 943,314.39 Regions Debt Service Fund 1,004,295.30 Edgewire Digital 20.00 Regions Debt.Srv.Rock Sch. 7,654.37 Hand Arendall 7,559.14 Regions MM Capital Fund 40,267.25 AT&T 960.61 Hometown Library Fund 5,111.46 Mordecai Sports-Jackets 258.00 Wells Fargo 4-6-5 104,715.86 Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office 21,243.14 Wells Fargo 7-2 235,473.71 Craig’s Lawn Serv.-Pkg 2 1,635.00 Pkg 4 375.00 Wells Fargo Misc. Road 1,557.62 Kyocera/Nohab 4.20 Anje May-reimb. Veteran’s Day 24.47 Reserve CD @ 12/31/14 $251,507.40 Regions 3,424.41 Acceptance Janitorial 352.17 Golf Carts Unlimited 135.00 Greater B’ham Humane Society-Mar & Apr 1,923.00 Game Time-PVYA 777.39 Pike’s Plbg-Rock School 649.25 Apex-Comm Ctr 185.00 AT&T-PHCC 109.34 Oneonta Utilities-PHCC 8.56 Randall Terry-PHCC 900.00 Regions Visa – Supplies $ 2,096.49 PVYA 560.00 Technology 49.00 City 10.00 Rock School 96.00 Pete Chandler-PHCC 380.00 PVYA 376.55 PVYA 600.00 Bicentennial 670.98 City Hall 280.00 Auto repair 135.39 Rock School 220.00 JCLC-Library 1,767.50 Kyrocera/Nohab-Library 64.26 Ingram-Library 1,248.55 TOTAL $3,424.41 Findaway-Library 3,348.72 The Book Farm-Library (State Aid) 979.34 Stone & Sons (misc road) 1,960.00 Waste Pro (misc road) 238.20 Call-A-Haul- (misc road) 334.00 Haynes Emergency Lighting (misc road) 310.00 Verizon (misc road) 1,411.50 Craig’s Lawn Serv (misc road) 2,080.00 Alabama Power (7/2) 980.99 Advance Cleaning (7/2) 1,580.00 Mayer Electric.-(7/2) 324.80 Eastern Tree Service (7/2) 850.00 Goodwyn Mills Cawood (Park) 1,692.91 BECC (Park) 1,650.60 TOTAL $ 48,758.37 Rock School Auto Draft $5,200.00