City Council

Council Minutes July 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, July 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 Churchwell Councilor McCain Absent: Councilor Roberts Minutes: Councilor Cochran made a motion to waive the reading of the June 18, 2015, minutes. Councilor McCain 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 Tanner 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 Tanner made a motion to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $44,227.01; a copy of the bills schedule is attached. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. Councilor Tanner mentioned that ½ of the bill amount is for the Contract Deputies. 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 the motion passed unanimously." Councilor Tanner offered a motion to approve the 2015/2016 Budget. 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 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 3818 Mars Avenue; 5325 Pinson Ridge; and 4240 Clayton 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 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 Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as, Ordinance 2015-50. Public Safety: Councilor Cochran reminded everyone of the State Fireworks Law in preparation for the Fourth of July celebration. Planning And Zoning: Mayor Sanders opened a Public Hearing regarding post annexation rezoning of properties located at 6369 Red Hollow Road; 8124 West Hill Road; 6709; 6653 McDuffie Road; 5517 Katrix Lane & 5724 Hickory Court. 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, 6369 Red Hollow Road & 8124 West Hill Road, from Jefferson County, A1 to City of Pinson 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 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 Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as Ordinance 2015-51. Councilor McCain offered an ordinance changing the zoning classification of real estate located in the City of Pinson, Alabama, 6709; 6653 McDuffie Road; 5517 Katrix Lane & 5724 Hickory Court, from Jefferson County, A1 & R-2 to City of Pinson RM. 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 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 Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as Ordinance 2015-52. Old Business: Councilor Tanner offered a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a termination and transition agreement with the Pinson Valley Youth Association. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. Councilor Cochran stated we are assuming some outstanding debt and the city will pay all of those outstanding bills once we receive the invoices. 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 Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes as Resolution 15-37. New Business: Councilor Cochran offered a motion approving the participation in a Buy Back program for the football helmets used in the Pinson Valley Youth Association football program. Councilor Tanner duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any 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 McCain offered a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Birmingham Water Works Board for the extension of a water main to serve Pinson Bicentennial Park, at a cost of $4,200.00. 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 Tanner-yes; Councilor Cochran-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes as Resolution 15-38. Councilor McCain offered a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a deed receiving certain greenspace property, at a cost of $2,000.00. 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 Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes as Resolution 15-39. Councilor Tanner offered a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to advertise for proposals for a public works project consisting of a building for the Pinson Youth Sports Complex. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. Councilor Churchwell stated that this resolution is worded as if a name change has already been approved for the Pinson Valley Youth Association, but it has not. Councilor Churchwell added, therefore this resolution is not in order. Councilor Churchwell offered a motion to table the resolution until the name of the park was changed. Councilor Cochran 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 stated the motion passes and the resolution is tabled. Councilor Cochran offered a motion to change the name of the youth park to Pinson Youth Sports Complex. 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 Cochran offered a motion to open the previously tabled resolution regarding advertising for bids for the Pinson Youth Sports complex. 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." 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 Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes as Resolution 15-40. Mayor Sanders offered a first reading on a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a professional services agreement with Hendon Huckstein Architects for initial draft and conceptual plans for the Rock School renovations, at a cost of $7,500.00. Councilor Cochran presented council with a proposal regarding a City of Pinson Police Department. Public Comment: Barry Wilson, PHCC President. Presented Council with a check in the amount of $2,379.00 for rental. 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 stated the City Clerk is released and Councilor Tanner is appointed acting clerk. 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 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Turner, City Clerk July 2, 2015 Minutes Adopted ____________ Bills: 07/02/15 Mordecai Sports $ 22.00 Bob Jones-Reimburse Probate charges 68.00 Account Balances @04/30/15: Regions General Fund $ 923,386.27 Best Insurance 16.00 Regions Debt Service Fund 853,382.37 John Leon-Security TCNP 6/25 & 6/26 300.00 Regions Debt.Srv.Rock Sch. 7,737.70 Alabama Power-City Hall 2,101.35 Regions MM Capital Fund 103,247.35 Triangle Park Triangle Park 71.50Library Fund Hometown 5,107.56 Rock School 876.83 Wells Fargo 4-6-5 110,000.13 Comm. Center 348.36 Wells Fargo 7-2 228,807.62 Lane Street 91.17 Wells Fargo Misc. Road 43,579.79 Spring Street 124.48 PHCC 812.59 AT&T 972.69 Reserve CD @ 12/31/14 $251,507.40 Pitney Bowes 118.56 Jefferson County Sheriff Office 21,243.14 Palmerdale Fire district 60.00 Randall Terry-PHCC 290.00 PVYA 85.00 Craig’s Lawn Serv. Pkg 2 1,090.00 Pkg 4 250.00 Robb Electric-PVHS 2,385.42 Mayer Electric-PVHS 502.00 Midwest Tape(library) 31.98 Amazon(library) 540.27 Call A Haul (misc road) 744.00 Verizon Wireless (misc road) 854.75 Randall Terry-Rock School(7/2) 595.00 Thomas Chandler-Rock School(7/2) 1,080.00 Posten’s Overhead Door-Rock School(7/2) 3,450.00 Craig’s Lawn Serv-(7/2) 1,875.00 Advance Cleaning-ROW-(7/2) 1,640.00 Alabama Power-streetlights (7/2) 458.32 Goodwyn Mills Cawood-(Park) 1,128.60 TOTAL $ 44,227.01 Rock School Auto Draft $5,200.00 Hand Arendall to be paid 7/16/15 $3,343.70 Checks written after 6/18/15 meeting: Jefferson Co. Probate Ck#7570 $1,024.00 Probate Fee-Annexations The Title Group Ck#7599 525.00 L&M Property Center Point Fire Ck#7600 70.00 Fire Dues L&M Property Hand Arendall Ck#7601 1,111.07 L&M Property Tax redemption Mayer Electric Ck#7602 2,082.37 PVHS