City Council

Council Minutes September 3, 2015 – 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting The Pinson City Council met in regular session in Council Chambers at 4410 Main Street on Thursday, September 3, 2015. Mayor Sanders led the invocation. Councilor Cochran 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 Cochran Councilor Churchwell Councilor McCain Absent: Councilor Tanner Councilor Roberts Minutes: Councilor McCain made a motion to waive the reading of the August 20, 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 August 20, 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." Committee Chair Comments: Finance: Councilor Cochran made a motion to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $35,417.53; a copy of the bills schedule is attached. 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 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 4014 St. John Way and 325 St. John Road. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for unanimous consent to consider: Mayor Sanders-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 Cochran-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as, Ordinance 2015 Enhancements: Councilor McCain announced the “Turn Pinson Pink” Day will be held October 14, 2015. Councilor Cochran added we are asking the businesses and schools to place pink ribbons on their buildings. Planning And Zoning: Mayor Sanders opened the Public Hearing regarding Post Annexation Zoning Classifications for properties located in Saddle Ridge; Stonearbor; The Ridge at Innsbrooke; and Summercrest. Mayor Sanders, “Let the record reflect no one was present to comment for or against”. Mayor Sanders closed the Public Hearing. Councilor McCain offered an ordinance changing the zoning classification of real estate located in the City of Pinson, Alabama, in Saddle Ridge & Stonearbor. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for unanimous consent to consider with the following results: Mayor Sanders-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 Cochran-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as Ordinance 2015-58. Councilor Cochran offered an ordinance changing the zoning classification of real estate located in the City of Pinson, Alabama, in The Ridge in Innsbrooke. Councilor Churchwell duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for unanimous consent to consider with the following results: Mayor Sanders-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 Cochran-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as Ordinance 2015-59. Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance changing the zoning classification of real estate located in the City of Pinson, Alabama, in Summercrest. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for unanimous consent to consider with the following results: Mayor Sanders-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 Cochran-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as Ordinance 2015-60. Mayor’s Report: Mayor Sanders mentioned some additional street lights are needed at PHCC and he also recommends that the City assume 5 street lights on Innsbrooke Parkway at the Highway 75 intersection. Councilor Churchwell offered a motion to add street lights at PHCC at a monthly cost of $68.00. Councilor McCain 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 motion with the following results: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Cochran-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, “Motion passed unanimously”. Councilor Cochran offered a motion to assume 5 street lights located on Innsbrooke Parkway and Highway 75 intersection at a cost of $120.00 per month. Councilor McCain 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 motion with the following results: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Cochran-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, “Motion passed unanimously”. Old Business: Mayor Sanders stated Hudson’s Collision Center has withdrawn their bid for the old Big Ten building. Mayor Sanders called the tabled motion to rescind the economic incentive to the floor, and called for a roll call vote on that tabled motion to rescind with the following results: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Cochran-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, “Motion to rescind passed unanimously”. New Business: Councilor McCain offered a resolution concerning a temporary concessions contract with Turner Food Systems, LLC, regarding operating at Pinson Youth Sports Complex, not to exceed $14,750.00. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders explained this contract will be good through November 30, 2015. Mayor Sanders added he has asked Attorney Black to go ahead and prepare documents for RFP and bid when this contract expires. 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 Cochran-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes unanimously as Resolution 15-51. Mayor Sanders stated we have been approved for a $2,000.00 grant from the Jefferson County Commission to supplement security at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve. Councilor Cochran offered a resolution accepting a Community Grant from the Jefferson County Commission for security at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve in the amount of $2,000.00. Councilor Churchwell 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 Cochran-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes unanimously as Resolution 15-52. Public Comment: Barry Wilson, PHCC President. Invited everyone to the Annual Labor Day BBQ at PHCC beginning at 11:00 a.m. Brad Appleton, Center Point Fire District. Invited everyone to the Breast Cancer Awareness Kick off on September 27, 2015, at Station 1 from 3 p.m.- 6 p.m. Councilor Cochran offered a motion to enter executive session to discuss litigation. 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 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 McCain duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for all opposed to say “no”, all in favor say “aye”. Motion carried. Adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Turner, City Clerk September 3, 2015 Minutes Adopted ____________ Bills: 09/3/15 Account Balances @07/31/15: John Leon-TCNP $ 300.00 Regions General Fund $ 872,911.70 Jeff Hall- PVHS Vs. Oneonta 210.00 Regions Debt Service Fund 541,456.445 Kyocera 3.40 Regions Debt.Srv.Rock Sch. 7,820.86 Best Insurance 416.00 Regions MM Capital Fund 3,201.55 Acceptance Janitorial 352.17 Hometown Library Fund 3,312.04 AT&T 1,023.74 Wells Fargo 4-6-5 95,574.28 Alabama Power-City Hall 2,478.22 Rock School 1,313.85 Wells Fargo 7-2 208,686.14 Triangle Park 71.68 Wells Fargo Misc. Road 39,815.12 Comm Ctr 505.05 Lane Street 77.91 Reserve CD @ 07/01/15 $251,632.14 Spring Street 128.38 PHCC 1,372.95 PYSC 835.59 Craig’s Lawn Serv.-Pkg 2 1,090.00 Pkg 4 250.00 United Flagpole 466.20 IntelliCorp 272.80 Craft Electric- Community Center 295.22 Pete Chandler-PYSC 780.00 Randy Terry- PYSC 880.00 PHCC 300.00 CITY 55.00 Smith Brothers-TCNP 464.50 Edgewire Digital 20.00 Mayer Electric- PVHS 409.55 Goodwyn Mills Cawood 1,500.00 Building Specialties Company- PHCC 2,705.00 Pete Chandler- PYSC- Reimbursement 14.81 BSN Sports- PYSC 7,964.98 Amazon-Library 1,017.39 Demco- Library- State Aid 559.99 Dell- Library 395.46 Craig’s Lawn Serv (misc road) 1,665.00 Verizon Wireless (misc road) 779.67 Call-A-Haul- (7/2) 883.00 Sweeping Corp (7/2) 1,450.00 Alabama Power (7/2) 560.02 Advance Lawn & Turf (7/2) 1,550.00 TOTAL $ 35,417.53 Rock School Auto Draft $5,200.00 Hand Arendall- Pay 9/17- $ 5,548.39