City Council

Council Minutes June 18, 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 18, 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 21, 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 21, 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 June 4, 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 June 4, 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." Pre-meeting Comments: Grant Mitchell, with the Palmerdale Fire Department Board, asked that council give the Fire Department $25,000.00 for the land purchased on Highway 79 for a new station. Mayor Sanders reinstated rules. Committee Chair Comments: Finance: Councilor Tanner made a motion to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $353,324.97; 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." Annexations: Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, located at 6282 Red Hollow 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 2015-47. Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, located at 6820 Briarwood Drive and 5036 Summer Crest Drive. Councilor Tanner 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 2015-48. Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, lots 27, 24, 25 and 8, MJ Beasley Addition to Pinson, on St. John 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 2015-49. Public Safety: Mayor Sanders swore in Deputy Doyle Burns as a Pinson Contract Deputy. Mayor Sanders stated that this will allow Deputy Burns to uphold our city ordinances as well as the State and County laws. Mayor Sanders reinstated rules. Education: Councilor Roberts made a motion to do paving at Pinson Elementary instead of the monetary allocation. Councilor Tanner duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. Councilor Roberts sated the paving will be done while school is out. Mayor Sanders called for further discussion. As there was no further discussion, Mayor Sanders called for all opposed say “no”, all in favor say “aye”. Mayor Sanders, “Let the record reflect the motion passed unanimously”. Mayor’s Report: Mayor Sanders stated that the paving of Lea Ann Gardens sector 2 is now complete and the next paving will be done at Air Park Street. Mayor Sanders stated that the garage at the Rock School is progressing nicely. Mayor Sanders stated that the new doors are installed. Mayor Sanders stated the work approved before last year’s baseball season at PVHS is getting finished. Mayor Sanders stated it wasn’t finished last year due to rain delays. Old Business: Councilor Roberts offered a motion, which was tabled at the June 4th meeting, to give Palmerdale Fire Department $20,000.00 to purchase property for a new fire house. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion at the June 4th meeting. 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 Cochran made a motion to give an allocation to the Glennwood Fire Department in the amount of $500.00. 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”. Councilor Cochran offered a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for enhanced fire prevention and enforcement services. Councilor Roberts 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 as Resolution 15-34. Councilor Cochran made a motion to allow the Mayor to bid up to $20,000.00 on items the EMA has available. Councilor Roberts 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 with the Mayor abstaining”. Mayor Sanders and council discussed changes to be made to the 2015-2016 budget. New Business: Councilor Roberts offered a resolution to establish the creation of a Farmers Market Steering Committee. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. Councilor Roberts amended the resolution so that the committee would meet monthly between May and September and every 3 months between October and April. Councilor Cochran accepted the friendly amendment. Mayor Sanders called for 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-abstain; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes as Resolution 15-35. Councilor Roberts offered a resolution to establish the creation of a Task-Force Committee to examine youth sports in the City of Pinson. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. Councilor Roberts amended the resolution so that the committee will dissolve on June 30, 2016. Councilor Cochran accepted the friendly amendment. Mayor Sanders called for 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-abstain; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes as Resolution 15-36. Councilor Cochran made a motion to trade in the current lawnmower at PVYA and purchase a Gravely from Gold Carts Unlimited. 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”. Councilor Tanner made a motion to have the July 16th meeting at PHCC at 10 a.m. 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 unanimously”. Councilor Roberts gave a report on the libraries summer reading program. Public Comment: Mike Sullivan, Park Director, stated that PVYA tournament went great this past weekend and that the park looked good. Mr. Sullivan stated that he was meeting will all department heads at PVYA and will be getting an inventory list ready for council. Dawn Tanner stated that PVHS is hosting a 9 & 10 year old baseball tournament. Connie Branham, 4225 Cobblestone Court, thanked council for getting the contract with the garbage company. Councilor Cochran offered a motion to enter executive session to discuss trade and commerce and real estate. Councilor McCain duly seconded the motion. 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 Cochran moved to adjourn. Councilor Tanner duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for all opposed to say “no”, all in favor say “aye”. Motion carried. Adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Turner, City Clerk June 18, 2015 Minutes Adopted ____________ Bills: 06/18/15 SBM Systems $ 119.85 Account Balances @04/30/15: Alapestco 93.00 Regions General Fund $ 945,585.50 Regions Debt Service Fund 1,002,873.88 John Leon-TCNP 150.00 Regions Debt.Srv.Rock Sch. 7,696.06 Pike’s Plbg 240.90 Regions MM Capital Fund 103,269.18 Craig’s Lawn Serv.-Pkg 2 1,090.00 Pkg 4 250.00 Hometown Library Fund 6,086.90 Birmingham Water-City Hall 136.02 Wells Fargo 4-6-5 110,018.18 Rock School 93.28 Wells Fargo 7-2 234,155.93 Triangle Park 24.04 Wells Fargo Misc. Road 51,406.91 Comm Ctr 52.20 Lane Street 24.04 Reserve CD @ 12/31/14 $251,507.40 Spring Street 24.04 PHCC 184.72 Trussville Utilities-City Hall 77.73 Rock School 37.60 Comm Ctr 16.88 Regions-G.O. Warrant Fees 1,343.75 Regions Credit Card 4,297.59 Palmerdale Fire Department (fire dues) 60.00 Mayer Electric 999.83 Oneonta Utilities-PHCC 8.56 Randall Terry-PHCC 505.00 PVYA 750.00 Pete Chandler-PHCC 560.00 PVYA 260.00 City Hall 54.00 Scoreboard Sales-PVYA 400.00 BSN Sports-PVYA 128.00 Kyrocera/Nohab-Library 28.17 Ingram-Library 1,271.87 AT&T-Library 245.02 The Book Farm-Library 62.80 Midwest Tape Library 192.30 Wendy Walker-Library (State Aid) 490.00 DEMCO Library (State Aid) 317.49 Birmingham Water (misc road) 118.35 Call-A-Haul- (misc road) 170.00 Craig’s Lawn Serv (misc road) 1,215.00 Alabama Power (7/2) 1,048.95 Sweeping Corp.-(7/2) 1,450.00 Campbell’s Paving (456) 10,290.00 Dunn const. (456) 14,121.99 Goodwyn Mills Cawood (Park) 1,250.00 Clements Dean (Park) 309,072.00 TOTAL $ 353,324.97 Checks written since 6/4/15 meeting: RTS Const. $5,000.00 (7/2) RTS Const. 1,500.00 (gen’l)