City Council

Council Minutes May 21, 2015 – 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting The Pinson City Council met in regular session in Council Chambers at 4410 Main Street on Thursday, May 21, 2015. Mayor Sanders led the invocation. Boy Scout Nathan Clark 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 Roberts Councilor Churchwell Councilor McCain Absent: Councilor Cochran Pre-meting Comment-Special recognition Rudd Track teams: Councilor Tanner offered a resolution recognizing the 2015 Rudd Middle School Boys Track Team for winning the Jefferson County Championship. 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, resolution passes unanimously as, Resolution 15-27. Councilor Cochran joined the meeting at 7:10 p.m. Councilor Churchwell offered a resolution recognizing the 2015 Rudd Middle School Girls Track Team. 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, resolution passes unanimously as, Resolution 15-28. Mayor Sanders reinstated rules. Committee Chair Comments: Finance: Councilor Tanner made a motion to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $11,804.09; 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 the motion passed unanimously." Councilor Tanner offered a motion to change the CD at Hometown Bank from a 6 months term to a 1 year term. 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." Annexations: Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, located at 7441 Hitching Post 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-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 2015-36. Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, located at 6100 Oak Lane. 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-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 2015-37. Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, located at 6889 Briarwood Drive and 6950 Heather 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-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 2015-38. Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, located at 5018 Summer Crest Drive and 5320 Stablehouse 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-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 2015-39. Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, located at 227 Saturn Lane and 308 St. John Road. 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-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 2015-40.  Old Business: Councilor Cochran offered a resolution accepting a proposal for surplus property located at 6251 Lane Street, at a removal purchase price of $2,500.00. Councilor Tanner duly seconded the motion. 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 15-29. Councilor Roberts offered a resolution to establish the position of Director of Branding, Marketing and Social Media. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. Councilor Roberts stated there would be no compensation or benefits for this position. 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 15-30. New Business: Mayor Sanders suspended rules and introduced Annette Davie, Jefferson County EMA. Ms. Davie discussed the Jefferson County Multi County Mitigation Plan and the survey that can be completed by citizens. Councilor Roberts asked for the survey deadline. Ms. Davie stated the survey can be completed online or on paper by mid June. Mayor Sanders reinstated rules. Councilor McCain offered a motion to name the new park Pinson Bicentennial Park. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. After some brief discussion, Mayor Sanders called for all opposed to say "no", all in favor say "aye." Mayor Sanders "Let the record reflect that the motion passed unanimously." Councilor Cochran offered a motion that each councilor, as well as the Zoning Administrator and the Park and Recreation Director, receive a city credit card. Councilor Tanner duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders suggested the card limit to be $2,500.00. Mayor Sanders called for any 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 the motion passed unanimously." Councilor Tanner mentioned that council needed better access to the city keys. Mayor Sanders stated that he would have more keys made. Public Comment: Brad Appleton, Center Point Fire Battalion Chief. Thanked Mayor and Council for the use of Council Chambers for Fire Officer Training. James Vining. Planning a “Stick it to Cancer” event, on October 3, 2015 along with ABBF, with 100 Drummers and ask the city to donate a building and power. It was suggested that this be held at the Amphitheater at our new park. David Fisher, Lea Anne Gardens. Asked about streets being paved. Mayor Sanders stated that it should be anytime, the contractor is behind because of the rain. Councilor Cochran offered a motion to enter executive session to discuss real estate and trade and commerce. Councilor McCain duly seconded the motion. 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 8:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Turner, City Clerk May 21, 2015 Minutes Adopted ____________ Bills: 05/21/15 Pitney Bowes $ 280.76 Account Balances @03/31/15: Alapestco 105.00 Regions General Fund $ 945,585.50 Regions Debt Service Fund 1,002,873.88 Kyocera/Nohab 1.16 Regions Debt.Srv.Rock Sch. 7,696.06 AT&T 963.11 Regions MM Capital Fund 103,269.18 AAMCA-Clerk Training 150.00 Hometown Library Fund 6,086.90 B’ham Water-City Hall 112.07 Triangle Park Wells Fargo 4-6-5 110,018.18 Triangle Park 24.04 Wells Fargo 7-2 234,155.93 Rock School 100.25 Comm. Center 40.22 Wells Fargo Misc. Road 51,406.91 Lane Street 66.71 Spring Street 24.04 Reserve CD @ 12/31/14 $251,507.40 PHCC 188.21 Trussville Utilities-City Hall 99.87 Comm Ctr 16.88 Rock School 68.30 Mordecai Sports-Shirts 1,012.00 Craig’s Lawn Serv. Pkg 2 1,090.00 Pkg 4 250.00 Pike’s Plbg-PVYA 750.00 Randall Terry-PHCC 210.00 PVYA 835.00 City 45.00 Thomas Chandler-PVYA 1,049.39 Robert Hayes Roofing-Rock School 275.00 Kyocera/Nohab (library) 28.21 AT&T (library) 245.02 Amazon (library) 584.56 The Book Farm (State Aid) 292.89 Craig’s Lawn Serv-(misc road) 815.00 Waste Pro (misc road) 233.40 Call A Haul (misc road) 399.00 Sweeping Corp (7/2) 1,450.00 TOTAL $ 11,804.09 Hand Arendall to be paid 6/4/15 $4,091.70