City Council

Council Minutes January 5, 2017 – 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting The Pinson City Council met in regular session in Council Chambers at 4410 Main Street on Thursday, January 5, 2017. 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 Galamore Councilor Roberts Councilor Churchwell Councilor McCain Committee Chair Comments: Finance: Councilor Tanner made a motion to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $51,206.37 a copy of the bills schedule is attached. 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." Public Safety: Mayor Sanders stated we are prepared for the possibility of winter weather that is forecast for tomorrow. Mayor Sanders added we have sand and chains for our vehicles. Annexations: Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the city of Pinson, Alabama, located at 3119 Sleepy Hollow Drive. Councilor Galamore duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for unanimous consent to consider. Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Galamore-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. As there was no discussion, Mayor Sanders called for a roll call vote with the following results: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Galamore-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as, Ordinance 2017-1. Mayor’s Report: Mayor Sanders reappointed Chris Esquire to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Sanders opened a Public Hearing regarding properties located at 3220 & 3208 Sweeney Hollow Road; 5641 Miles Spring Road; 5878 Pendleton Circle. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tillman, 5640 Miles Spring Road, asked how this would affect their property. Mayor Sanders explained, it would not affect their property at all because their property is not within our incorporated city limits. Mayor Sanders closed the Public Hearing. Councilor Roberts offered an ordinance changing the zoning classification of real estate located in the city of Pinson, Alabama, 3220 Sweeney Hollow Road, from Jefferson County R1 to City of Pinson NC. Councilor Tanner duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for unanimous consent to consider. Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Galamore-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. As there was no discussion, Mayor Sanders called for a roll call vote with the following results: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Galamore-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as, Ordinance 2017-2. Councilor McCain offered an ordinance changing the zoning classification of real estate located in the city of Pinson, Alabama, 3314 Sweeney Hollow Road, 4165 Pinson Boulevard, and 3208 Old Sweeney Hollow Road from Jefferson County INST-1 to City of Pinson CI. Councilor Churchwell duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for unanimous consent to consider. Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Galamore-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. As there was no discussion, Mayor Sanders called for a roll call vote with the following results: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Galamore-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as, Ordinance 2017-3. Councilor McCain offered an ordinance changing the zoning classification of real estate located in the City of Pinson, Alabama, 5641 Miles Spring Road, from Jefferson County A-1 to City of Pinson AG. Councilor Tanner duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for unanimous consent to consider. Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Galamore-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. As there was no discussion, Mayor Sanders called for a roll call vote with the following results: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Galamore-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as, Ordinance 2017-4. Councilor Roberts offered an ordinance changing the zoning classification of real estate located in the city of Pinson, Alabama, 5878 Pendleton Circle and 5856 Willow Ridge Road, from Jefferson County R-2 to City of Pinson RM. Councilor Tanner duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for unanimous consent to consider. Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Galamore-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. As there was no discussion, Mayor Sanders called for a roll call vote with the following results: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Galamore-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as, Ordinance 2017-5. Mayor Sanders mentioned we have the Declaration on abatement cost for 4169 Powell Avenue, $11,691.24. Mayor Sanders added we will have the public hearing at the next meeting. Mayor Sanders offered a first reading on a resolution to establish the position of mowing crew leader assistant. Mayor Sanders suspended rules. Eric Winfrey, Mowing Crew Leader stated he would like to see the mowing crew take on the rights of way from Winn Dixie to Bicentennial Park and in order to do this the city will need to purchase a rear discharge mower. Mr. Winfrey stated taking on this additional mowing will only add 2 hours of work per week. After some additional discussion from council, Mayor Sanders reinstated rules. Councilor Roberts offered a motion to purchase a rear discharge mower from Argo Equipment in the amount of $8,799.20. 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. Old Business: Mayor Sanders suspended rules. Mike Sullivan, Park and Recreation Director explained to council the need for the field extension for field #2 at the Pinson Valley Youth Complex. Mayor Sanders reinstated rules. Councilor Tanner offered a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to advertise for proposals for a public works project consisting of a field extension for field #2 at the Pinson Youth Sports Complex. 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 with the following results: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Galamore-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes unanimously as Resolution 17-1. Mayor Sanders discussed window installation on the 2nd floor at PYSC, adding we will discuss further at the next meeting. Councilor Galamore presented pricing and pictures of a City Seal sign for Council Chambers. After some discussion, Councilor Galamore will seek additional info and pictures and report at the next meeting. New Business: Councilor Churchwell offered a resolution appointing members to the Zoning Board of Adjustments of the City of Pinson, Alabama, Frank Campbell and Duane Leard were appointed with terms expiring December 31, 2019. 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 with the following results: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Galamore-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes unanimously as Resolution 17-2. Councilor Churchwell offered a motion to approve expenses for Mayor and Council that would like to attend the NLC Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., March 11-15, 2017. 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 unanimously. Public Comment: Joe Cochran, 4951 Sycamore Lane. Mr. Cochran reported the snow is now being expected around 9 P.m. rather than 6 P.m. Councilor McCain offered a motion to enter executive session to discuss real estate. Councilor Tanner duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders, I provide certification in regard to real estate 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 Churchwell moved to adjourn. Councilor Galamore duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for all opposed to say “no”, all in favor say “aye”. Motion carried. Adjourned at 8:28 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Turner, City Clerk  Bills: 1-05-17 Alabama Power- City Hall- $1,497.18 Rock School $1,185.92 Triangle Park- $108.22 Community Center- $145.87 Spring Street- $159.88 PHCC- $2,928.76 PYSC- $861.91 Bicentennial Park- $2,086.01 Hand Arendall- $6,548.00 Borland Benefield- $18,750.00 AT&T- $1,137.30 Charter - $7.37 VC3- $1,229.25 Acceptance Janitorial- $904.34 Craigs Lawn Service- $175.00 IntelliCorp- $47.00 National Teachers Assoc.- Reimburse BL $83.01 Craft Electric- City Hall $531.10 Pike's Plumbing- Bicentennial $325.00 Stark Exterminators-Bicentennial $150.00 AT&T- Bicentennial $130.68 AT&T- Bicentennial Internet $79.60 Building Specialties Company- Bicentennial- $576.00 Stark Exterminators-Rock School- $90.00 Craft Electric- Rock School- $1,071.91 Dugger Tent DBA Bob Dugger- PYSC- $900.00 BSN Sports- PYSC $5,416.00 Mayer Electric- PHCC-209.70-PVHS-69 $278.70 AT&T- PHCC $219.14 AT&T- Library $392.20 Amazon- Library $798.61 Verizon- (Misc Road)- $865.41 Skipper Consulting- (7/2)- $735.00 Call-A-Haul- (7/2) $345.00 Alabama Power- (7/2) $447.00 Total: $51,206.37 Rock School Auto Draft - $5,200.00 Hand Arendall- To be Paid 1/19/17- $3600.61 Account Balances @ 11/30/2016: Regions General Fund $ 758,672.08 Regions MM Capital Fund 67,611.99 Hometown Library Fund 3,189.34 Regions Debt.Srv.Rock Sch. 3,210.73 Account Balances @ 10/31/2016 Wells Fargo 4-6-5 94,501.68 Wells Fargo 7-2 116,552.72 Wells Fargo Misc. Road 28,976.04 Reserve CD @ 07/01/16 $253,595.97