City Council

Council Minutes June 4, 2015 – 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting The Pinson City Council met in regular session in Council Chambers at 4410 Main Street on Thursday, June 4, 2015. Mayor Sanders led the invocation. Councilor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Mayor Sanders appointed Anje May, Acting City Clerk. Roll Call: Anje May, Acting 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 May 7, 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 May 7, 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." Pre-meeting Comments: Mike Turner introduced himself as the new Principal at Pinson Valley High School. Mr. Turner gave council a brief overview of his experience. Mayor Sanders reinstated rules. Committee Chair Comments: Finance: Councilor Tanner made a motion to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $169,661.97; 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." Mayor Sanders presented the 2015-2016 budget to council. After some discussion, Mayor Sanders stated that council could hold a work session next Thursday to further discuss the budget. Annexations: Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, located at 6556 Murphree Circle. 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 2015-41. Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, located at 5235 Old Pinson Road. 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 2015-42. Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, located at 5279 Willow Ridge Lane and 5316 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 2015-43. Mayor’s Report: Mayor Sanders stated that the farmers market started back two weeks ago and that everything is going great. Mayor Sanders stated that PVYA will host a tournament this weekend. Mayor Sanders stated that Mike, Randy and Pete have been working to get everything ready for this weekend. Mayor Sanders stated that the paving of Lea Ann Gardens sector 2 is now complete. Planning And Zoning: Mayor Sanders opened a Public Hearing regarding changes to the zoning ordinance. Also, Post Annexation rezoning of properties located at 4163 Pinson Boulevard, 3340 Sweeny Hollow Road, 4228 & 4232 Fieldstone Drive and 3123 Sleepy Hollow Drive. Mayor Sanders, “Let the record reflect no one was present to comment. Councilor Cochran offered an ordinance changing the zoning classification of real estate located in the City of Pinson, Alabama, 4163 Pinson Boulevard and 3340 Sweeny Hollow Road, from Jefferson County, CP & R-1 to City of Pinson TC & RM. 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 2015-44. Councilor McCain offered an ordinance changing the zoning classification of real estate located in the City of Pinson, Alabama, 4228 & 4232 Fieldstone Drive and 3123 Sleepy Hollow Drive, from Jefferson County, R2- & R-3 to City of Pinson RH. Councilor Roberts 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 2015-45. Councilor Roberts offered an ordinance adopting changes to the zoning ordinance of the City of Pinson, Alabama, regarding the TC district to allow “minor” automobile sales lot. 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 2015-46. Old Business: Councilor Cochran offered 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. Councilor Tanner duly seconded the motion. Council Roberts made a motion to amend the contract term to 3 years. Mayor Sanders called for a second; Mayor Sanders stated motion fails for lack of second. 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-no; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes as Resolution 15-31. Councilor Cochran offered 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. Councilor McCain duly seconded the motion. Council Roberts made a motion to amend the contract term to 3 years. Mayor Sanders called for a second; Mayor Sanders stated motion fails for lack of second. 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-no; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes as Resolution 15-32. Councilor Roberts stated that because of all the added responsibility of taking over the Pinson Valley Youth Association the city should start a task force. Councilor Roberts said that the task force would be able to help the new park director, Mike Sullivan, and the residents for a partnership. Councilor Cochran stated it would be a great help and that Councilor Roberts should get names together for the next meeting. Councilor Churchwell stated that it could also be added to the work session taking place next week. New Business: Councilor Cochran made a motion to release $12,500 to Palmerdale and Center Point Fire Departments. 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”. Councilor Roberts made a motion to give Palmerdale Fire Department $20,000.00 to purchase property for a new fire house. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Councilor Churchwell made a motion to table until the next meeting. Councilor McCain 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”. Councilor Roberts stated that he wanted council to look at adjusting the percentage on what the city pays on the contract for the fire marshal. Councilor Cochran offered a resolution amending the city’s regular work schedule, holiday, paid vacation, and paid sick leave policy for the City of Pinson employees. Councilor Tanner 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 15-33. Mayor Sanders stated that the local EMA has golf carts and trailer for bid and that he would check and see if they had anything the city would need. Councilor Cochran made a motion for the city to pay for the expenses for the council to go to the NLC convention. Councilor Tanner 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”. Public Comment: Gene Coleman, with the Center Point Fire Department, stated that Highway 79 would be closed for 24 hours starting this Saturday at 6 a.m. from Bradford Road to Old Tennessee Pike Road. Matt Glover, the football coach at Pinson Valley High School, thanked the Mayor and council for the property that they donated to Jefferson County Board of Education for the practice field. Mike O’Toole, 9259 Bradford Trafford Road, stated that the new principal is going to have to get a handle on the problems at the High School. Councilor Cochran offered a motion to enter executive session to discuss litigation and trade and commerce. Councilor Tanner 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 trade and commerce 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 Tanner moved to adjourn. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for all opposed to say “no”, all in favor say “aye”. Motion carried. Adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Turner, City Clerk June 4, 2015 Minutes Adopted ____________ Bills: 06/4/15 Acceptance Janitorial $ 352.17 Account Balances @04/30/15: APEX 379.44 Regions General Fund $ 945,585.50 Regions Debt Service Fund 1,002,873.88 Hand Arendall 4,091.70 Regions Debt.Srv.Rock Sch. 7,696.06 John Leon-Security TCNP 5/24 150.00 Regions MM Capital Fund 103,269.18 Alabama Power-City Hall 1,658.56 Triangle Park 6,086.90 Hometown Library Fund Triangle Park 70.72 4-6-5 Wells Fargo 110,018.18 Rock School 681.79 Wells Fargo 7-2 234,155.93 Comm. Center 178.96 Lane Street 97.49 Wells Fargo Misc. Road 51,406.91 Spring Street 114.75 PHCC 500.65 Reserve CD @ 12/31/14 $251,507.40 Edgewire Digital 20.00 RPCGB 4,334.00 Jefferson County Sheriff Office 21,243.14 Randall Terry 1,115.00 Thomas Chandler 1,150.00 Craig’s Lawn Serv. Pkg 2 1,090.00 Pkg 4 250.00 GameTime (PVYA) 67.15 O.Jay Fence-Rudd 7,828.00 APEX-Rock School 1,748.00 PHCC 1,049.79 Mayer Electric-PHCC 114.34 Regions-Gen’l Obligation Warrant-General Fund 13,716.82 Capital 100,000.00 DEMCO (library) 159.47 USPS (library) 114.00 AT&T (library) 109.24 Call A Haul (misc road) 952.00 Craig’s Lawn Serv-(7/2) 2,365.00 Advance Cleaning-ROW-(7/2) 3,130.00 Alabama Power-streetlights (7/2) 376.19 BECC-(Park) 453.60 TOTAL $ 169,661.97 Rock School Auto Draft $5,200.00