City Council

Council Minutes September 14, 2017 – 6:00 p.m. Special Called Meeting The Pinson City Council met in regular session in Council Chambers at 4410 Main Street on Thursday, September 14, 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 Councilor Roberts offered resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a catastrophic debris MOU with Jefferson County. 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 17-50. Mayor and Council discussed City Properties Lawn and PYSC field treatment. Mayor Sanders stated he had received quotes from Kellis Vegetation Management, Alabama Landscape and Game Day Athletic Surfaces. Mayor and Council, along with input from Eric Winfrey, Public Works Director, and Mike Sullivan, Park and Recreation Director, compared and discussed the quotes. After discussion, Councilor Roberts offered a motion to bring the mowing of all city properties in house. Councilor McCain duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. Councilor Churchwell stated he agreed with the motion but felt there is a lot to do before we begin mowing in house, and we should establish a beginning date, November 1, 2017. Councilor Roberts and McCain accepted the friendly amendment. Mayor Sanders restated the motion, to bring all mowing in house, our staff do all non-chemical work, purchase equipment contingent on the best value and purchase a new painting machine for PYSC. Mayor Sanders called for any further discussion. As there was no further discussion, Mayor Sanders called for a roll call vote with the following results: Mayor Sanders-abstain; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Galamore-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, motion passes with the Mayor abstaining. Councilor Galamore offered a motion to continuing using Game Day Athletic Surfaces for Turf Management at PYSC. Mayor Sanders called for a second. As there was no second, Mayor Sanders stated, motion fails due to lack of second. Councilor McCain offered a motion to approve the chemical portion of Kellis Vegetation Managements quote in the amount of $10,830.00. Councilor Tanner duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for discussion. As there was no discussion, Mayor Sanders called for a roll call vote with the following results: Mayor Sanders-abstain; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Galamore-no; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, motion passes. Councilor McCain offered a motion to enter executive session to discuss real estate. Councilor Tanner duly seconded the 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 Tanner 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 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Turner, City Clerk