City Council

Council Minutes November 19, 2015 – 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting The Pinson City Council met in regular session in Council Chambers at 4410 Main Street on Thursday, November 19, 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 Pat Wise, Acting City Clerk. Roll Call: Pat Wise, 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 Absent: Councilor McCain Pre-meeting Comments: Barry Wilson, Palmerdale Homestead Community Center President, committed on the “Haunted Attraction” which was the 5th year at the Palmerdale Homestead Community Center. Barry Wilson presented PVHS Art Department with a $2,500 check and presented city council with a $2,645.49 check for rent. Chris with the National Haunt Convention was present. The participants of the Haunted Attraction made a group picture with the City Council members. A spokesperson with the Alabama Lyme Disease Awareness talked about research, testing and treatment. Committee Chair Comments: Finance: Councilor Tanner made a motion to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $22,171.99 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 the motion passed unanimously. Enhancements Christmas Parade: Mayor Sanders stated the parade will be December 5th at 10:00 am, starting at the High School. Mayor’s Report: Councilor Roberts offered a motion directing the Mayor to purchase an A/C unit in the amount of $2,624.00 from Apex for the Park storage. Councilor Cochran duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. After some discussion, Mayor Sanders called for a roll call vote on the motion with the following results: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Cochran-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes. Mayor Sanders, motion passes unanimously. Mayor Sanders stated that the new park would need a refrigerator and ice machine. After some discussion Mayor Sanders stated that he and Mike would contact Coca Cola and make the appropriate purchases. Councilor Cochran offered a resolution concerning concessions for the Pinson Youth Sports Complex. 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. Mayor Sanders, unanimous consent passes. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. After some 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. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes unanimously as, Resolution 15-62. Old Business: Mayor Sanders opened discussion on the previously offered ordinance of the ordinance levying an additional sales and use tax in the city. Councilor Cochran stated Gardendale’s Department is basically the model we need. Councilor Roberts stated if we had 5 additional deputies one could be a supervisor. Councilor Churchwell stated he had not had the opportunity for comparison on this issue. Councilor Tanner stated she had not had any negative feedback on having our own police department or new taxes. Councilor Cochran stated we need to vote in a future meeting when all council members were present. Councilor McCain was absent in this meeting. Mayor Sanders stated council would address use and sales tax at next council meeting. New Business: Councilor Cochran wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Mayor Sanders Stated next meetings would be December 3 and 17th. Public Comment: None Councilor Cochran made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss real estate. Councilor Churchwell duly seconded motion. 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 offered a motion to adjourn. Councilor Roberts duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for all opposed to say “no”, all in favor say “aye”. Motion carried. Adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Pat Wise, Acting City Clerk November 19, 2015 Minutes Adopted____________ Bills: 11/19/15 Hoyt Sanders-reimb.Veterans Day items $ 273.61 Account Balances @10/31/15: The Title Group 900.00 Regions General Fund $ 748,038.21 Regions Debt Service Fund 35,607.63 Randy Terry- PYSC 275.00 Regions Debt.Srv.Rock Sch. 7,945.27 01 Regions MM Capital Fund 3,126.95 CITY 150.00 PHCC 110.00 Hometown Library Fund 3,312.04 Hand Arendall 3,272.40 Wells Fargo 4-6-5 105,151.98 Kyocera 4.98 Wells Fargo 7-2 200,911.70 Kyocera (Library) 97.34 Wells Fargo Misc. Road 22,983.27 Dunn Cost. (4-5-6) 14,464.24 Thomas Chandler – PYSC 360.00 Reserve CD @ 07/01/15 $251,632.14 PHCC 80.00 Craft Electric 587.06 Dell (Library) 378.29 Amazon (Library) 1,202.13 Alabama Power (Protective Light) 16.94 TOTAL $ 22,171.99 Hand Arendall- Pay 12/17 $5,880.51