City Council

Council Minutes October 15, 2015 – 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting The Pinson City Council met in regular session in Council Chambers at 4410 Main Street on Thursday, October 15, 2015. Mayor Sanders led the invocation. Mayor Sanders 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 Roberts Councilor Churchwell Councilor McCain Absent: Councilor Tanner Councilor Cochran Minutes: Councilor Roberts made a motion to waive the reading of the August 27, 2015, minutes. Councilor McCain duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for all opposed to say "no", all in favor say "aye." Councilor Churchwell made a motion to accept the minutes as written of the August 27, 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 October 1, 2015, minutes. Councilor Churchwell duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for all opposed to say "no", all in favor say "aye." Councilor Roberts made a motion to accept the minutes as written of the October 1, 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 McCain made a motion to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $197,663.77; a copy of the bills schedule is attached. Councilor Roberts duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. Councilor McCain stated the largest bills are Clements Dean $127,195.00; and the Sheriff’s Department $21,243.00. 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." Annexations: Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, located at 3303 Osage Lane. Councilor McCain duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for unanimous consent to consider: Mayor Sanders-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 Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as, Ordinance 2015-65. Enhancements: Councilor McCain announced the entertainment for the Veteran’s Day Luncheon will be Three On A String, adding the food will be catered by Rosewood. Councilor McCain stated the Luncheon will be held at the Rock School Center at 11:30 a.m. Education: Mayor Sanders stated the Education Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for October 22, 2015 or November 2, 2015. Councilor Roberts offered a motion to release the School Appropriation funds. 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." Mayor Sanders stated the base for each school is $12,500.00 each year and is given to the principals of each school to directly benefit the students. Mayor Sanders added Pinson Elementary used their appropriation for paving; Kermit Johnson uses their appropriation for technology; Rudd and PVHS have broader needs, for instance Detention staffing and Campus trash cans. Mayor’s Report: Mayor Sanders reported the Alabama Butterbean Festival had the largest Friday night crowd in its history, adding the rain on Saturday hindered the crowds somewhat. Mayor Sanders mentioned the November 5th meeting has been moved to November 12th due to no quorum available on the 5th. Mayor Sanders opened a Public Hearing regarding abatement costs at the following properties: 4247 Walnut Street; 5281 Stable House Lane; and 6905 Brittany Lane. Mayor Sanders stated “Let the record reflect no one was present to comment”. Mayor Sanders closed the Public Hearing. Councilor Roberts offered a resolution confirming costs associated with abating a Public Nuisance at 4247 Walnut Street, in the amount of 396.55. 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 resolution with the following results: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes unanimously as, Resolution 15-56. Councilor Churchwell offered a resolution confirming costs associated with abating a Public Nuisance at 5281 Stable House Lane, in the amount of 1,141.75. 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 resolution with the following results: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes unanimously as, Resolution 15-57. Councilor McCain offered a resolution confirming costs associated with abating a Public Nuisance at 6905 Brittany Lane, in the amount of 616.75. 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 Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes unanimously as, Resolution 15-58. Mayor Sanders introduced John Bricken with Goodwyn Mills Cawood. Mr. Bricken presented council with 2 options for signage and pricing for the new park. Councilor Churchwell stated he would like to wait for the absent council members before voting on these options and others submitted by a citizen. Old Business: Councilor Roberts offered 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 renovation, at a cost of $7,500.00. 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 Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes unanimously as Resolution 15-59. New Business: Councilor Roberts offered a motion, regarding the upcoming NLC Convention, appointing Councilor John Churchwell as 1st Voting Delegate and Councilor Dawn Tanner as Alternate and Councilor Joe Cochran as 2nd Voting Delegate and Councilor Joy McCain as Alternate. 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 the motion passed unanimously." Councilor Churchwell offered a motion to approve online registration for sports at PYSC, using Blue Sombrero. 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." Mayor Sanders called a short recess to allow set up for a public comment presentation. Mayor Sanders called council out of recess. Public Comment: Helping Hands, Chase Bly, 6360 Pine Street, along with other Senior students from PVHS regarding their Senior Pier Project at PVHS. Students present gave a power point presentation regarding their plans to revitalize the pier behind PVHS at a cost of approximately $7,500.00-9,000.00. Mayor Sanders stated he will speak with Mr. Turner about school funds and review the plans for the pier project. Mayor Sanders added he was very impressed with their presentation. Brian Bly, 6360 Pins Street. Mr. Bly mentioned that teachers have been working with these students to come up with the plans for the pier project and he feels it will be used for years to come. Councilor McCain 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 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Turner, City Clerk October 15, 2015 Minutes Adopted ____________ Bills: 10/15/15 Jeff Hall- Band Comp. 210.00 Account Balances @08/30/15: John Leon-Band Comp. 210.00 Regions General Fund $ 846,116.01 ABBF Security 3,795.00 Regions Debt Service Fund 342,406.80 ABBF – Fire Palmerdale 1,120.00 ABBF- Jeff. Co. 9-1-1 Emergency Comm. 1,190.00 Regions Debt.Srv.Rock Sch. 7,820.86 Regions Credit Card 2,512.94 Regions MM Capital Fund 3,201.55 Birmingham Water-City Hall 219.83 Hometown Library Fund 3,312.04 Rock School 103.73 Wells Fargo 4-6-5 99,296.27 Triangle Park 27.53 Comm Ctr 52.20 Wells Fargo 7-2 204,733.27 Lane Street 28.54 Wells Fargo Misc. Road 30,504.25 Spring Street 24.04 PHCC 250.92 Reserve CD @ 07/01/15 $251,632.14 PYSC 268.34 Trussville Utilities-City Hall 81.42 Comm Ctr 15.60 Rock School 41.44 IntelliCorp 33.30 Hughes Printing 125.38 Craig’s Lawn Serv.-Pkg 2 1,090.00 Pkg 4 250.00 Abatement: 4247 Walnut Street 375.00 Abatement: 6905 Brittany Lane 595.00 Abatement: 5281 Stablehouse Lane 1,120.00 Kyocera 0.97 Hand Arendall 3,961.65 Jefferson County Sheriff Office 21,243.14 Stanley Steemer- City Hall / Library 598.38 Edgewire Digital 20.00 Acceptance Janitorial 352.17 CPFD- Fire Inspector 2,873.00 Three on a String- Veteran Day Luncheon 1,800.00 Greater Birmingham Humane Society 624.00 Pitney Bowes 1,020.99 Birmingham News- Historical district 407.00 CPS Authority 750.50 Golf Carts Unlimited-ABBF 2,125.00 Randall Terry- PYSC 465.00 PHCC 410.00 ABBF 310.00 Pete Chandler- Sports Complex 360.00 PHCC 120.00 City 120.00 AT&T-Library 245.02 Ingram Library 873.41 Utilities Board Oneonta- PHCC 10.65 AT&T- PHCC 110.71 Andy’s Bobcat- PYSC 650.00 Athletic Field Supply 1,350.00 Eds Lock & Key- PYSC 2,969.48 Craig’s Lawn Serv (misc road) 1,870.00 Verizon Wireless (Misc Road) 778.36 Sweeping Corp (7/2) 1,450.00 Advance Lawn & Turf (7/2) 1,610.00 Alabama Power (7/2) 1,073.44 Campbell’s Paving (4/5/6) 2,980.00 Dunn Construction- Main St. (4/5/6) 3,195.69 Clements Dean-Park 127,195.00 TOTAL $ 197,663.77