City Council

Council Minutes June 1, 2017 – 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting The Pinson City Council met in regular session in Council Chambers at 4410 Main Street on Thursday, June 1, 2017. Mayor Sanders led the invocation. Councilor Galamore 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 Galamore Councilor Roberts Councilor Churchwell Absent: Councilor Tanner Councilor McCain Minutes: Councilor Roberts offered a motion to waive the reading of the May 18, 2017, minutes. Councilor Galamore 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 May 18, 2017, meeting. 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 both motions passed unanimously." Committee Chair Comments: Finance: Councilor Galamore made a motion to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $36,952.85; 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." Annexation: Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance annexing certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Pinson, Alabama, located at 8151 West Hill Road. Councilor Roberts duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for unanimous consent to consider: Mayor Sanders- yes; Councilor Galamore- yes; Councilor Roberts- yes; Councilor Churchwell- 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 Galamore- yes; Councilor Roberts- yes; Councilor Churchwell- yes. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as, Ordinance 2017-19. Enhancements: Councilor McCain mentioned the movie scheduled for June 2nd will be Secret Life of Pets. Councilor McCain mentioned Deidra and the Ruff Pro Band will perform Saturday, June 3rd beginning at 6:00 p.m. both events will be held at Bicentennial Park. Mayor’s Report: Mayor Sanders reported that at the Council meeting held on, May18, 2017, Council voted to go into Executive Session to discuss real estate and litigation. Attorney Black provided certification in regard to litigation and after a unanimous vote by Council to enter into Executive Session, Mayor, Council and Attorney Black left chambers for the Executive Session. Before leaving chambers, Mayor Sanders stated, “We may or may not have items to discuss when we return from executive session”. When Council returned to chambers and was called out of Executive Session, there were three (3) items brought before Council for a vote and they were as follows: 1.) A Vacation Payout for April Wallace, previous Library Director no longer employed by the City of Pinson. 2.) A transaction Deed for property located near the Bicentennial Park. 3.) A Resolution regarding a Long-Range Agreement with ADA and City facilities. Attorney Black stated that the city had reached a voluntary compliance agreement with the Department of Justice concerning the long-range plans for bringing existing facilities into compliance. Mayor Sanders added, because since most citizens had left the meeting at the time council reconvened, council decided that the mayor would summarize the items handled in the next regular council meeting in an effort to keep the citizens informed. Mayor Sanders opened a Public Hearing regarding properties located at 3803 Osage Lane & 5196 Clay Palmerdale Road. Mayor Sanders stated No one was present to speak for or against 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, 3803 Osage Lane, from Jefferson County RT to City of Pinson CU. Councilor Galamore duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for unanimous consent to consider. Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Galamore-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell- 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 Galamore-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell- yes. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as, Ordinance 2017-20. Councilor Roberts offered an ordinance changing the zoning classification of real estate located in the City of Pinson, Alabama, 5196 Clay Palmerdale Road, from Jefferson County A1 to City of Pinson RL. Councilor Churchwell duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for unanimous consent to consider. Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Galamore-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell- 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 Galamore-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell- yes. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as, Ordinance 2017-21. Old Business: Councilor Roberts offered a resolution of the City of Pinson, Alabama authorizing employee participation in a Flexible Benefit Plan at no cost to the City. Councilor Churchwell duly seconded the resolution offered. 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 Galamore-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell- yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes unanimously as, Resolution 17-38. New Business: Councilor Roberts offered a motion to release the yearly allocations to our local Fire Districts, Center Point Fire District $12,500.00; Palmerdale Fire District $12,500.00; and Glenwood Fire District $500.00. Councilor Churchwell duly seconded the resolution offered. 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." Allison Scanlan, Library Director, Gave the current Library Report stating at this time there are 513 people signed up for the Summer Reading Program. Public Comment: None. Councilor Galamore moved 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 7:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Turner, City Clerk Bills: 6-01-17 Alabama Power- City Hall- $1,900.17 Rock School $916.98 Triangle Park- $78.18 Community Center- $190.18 Spring Street- $116.08 PHCC- $592.76 PYSC- $1,164.20 Bicentennial Park- $2,096.63 Jefferson County Commission- $271.00 Shred-it- $525.00 Best Insurance- $155.00 Stark Exterminatiors- $15.00 Charter- $92.85 AT&T- $1,165.95 Keith Smith- Graduation $735.00 Debroah Tipton- Bicentennial Park $210.00 George Montgomery-TCNP $175.00 Chase Ramsey-TCNP $175.00 Mayer Electric- $220.20 VC3 $1,263.20 Building Specialties-CPFD Clean Room $3,797.00 Jackson Service- CPFD Clean Room $2,138.85 Diedra Ruff-Ruff Pro Band $500.00 Argo Power Equipment- Public Works $489.56 Eric Winfrey- Reimbursement- Public Works $597.15 APEX-Bicentennial $250.00 AT&T- Bicentennial $132.43 American promo- Bicentennial $163.00 J.A. Dawson- Bicentennial $7,740.00 Hughes Printing- Bicentennial $238.80 BSN Sports-PYSC $1,860.00 PYSC Umpires $590.00 Verizon-Misc Road $849.41 Eastern Tree- (Misc Rd) $500.00 Presley Lawn Care-(7/2)- $3,000.00 Call-A-Haul- (7/2)- $1,578.00 Alabama Power- (7/2) $470.27 Total: $36,952.85 Rock School Auto Draft - $5,200.00 Hand Arendal- To Be Paid 6/15- $ 4,447.50