City Council

Council Minutes January 18, 2018 – 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting The Pinson City Council met in regular session in Council Chambers at 4410 Main Street, on Thursday, January 18, 2018. Mayor Sanders led the invocation. Councilor Roberts led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Roll Call: City Clerk, Marie Turner called roll of Pinson City Council with the following council members present: Mayor Sanders Councilor Roberts Councilor Churchwell Councilor McCain Absent: Councilor Tanner Councilor Galamore Minutes: Councilor Roberts offered a motion to waive the reading of the January 4, 2018, 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 January 4, 2018, 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 $37,040.41 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." Education: Mayor Sanders mentioned the Victory Parade held for the PVHS Football Team to celebrate their State Championship was great fun and there were several hundred people in attendance. Mayor’s Report: Councilor Roberts offered a motion authorizing an upgrade of the computer server at a cost of approximately, $10,773.10. 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." Mayor Sanders read an announcement concerning 3 acres behind Rite Aid and the proposed Shoney’s Restaurant. Mayor Sanders mentioned there will be a public hearing at our February 1, 2018 meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Sanders stated our Architect, Eric Hendon has suggested that we remove 1 bay from the Field House at the Rock School and replace it with a double door/roll up door for public works storage. Mayor Sanders called for any objection from council. Mayor Sanders, “No objection was voiced.” Councilor McCain offered a motion to authorize a 6-month trial agreement with Faith Catering for concession stand services at PYSC. Councilor Roberts duly seconded the motion. Mayor sanders called for any discussion. Councilor Churchwell asked if the equipment is still in good shape. Mayor Sanders stated all of our equipment is in good shape. 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." Old Business: Mayor Sanders offered a second reading of a quote regarding Pinson Community Center lighting. New Business: Mayor Sanders reappointed David Gillian to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilor McCain offered a resolution appointing supernumerary members of the Zoning Board of Adjustments of the city of Pinson, Alabama. Councilor Roberts duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. Mayor Sanders stated Joey LeMaster and Gail Hodge, supernumerary members for a three year term, January 1, 2018, through December 31, 2020, and Pat Wise, seated member for a three year term, January 1, 2018, through December 31, 2020. Mayor Sanders called for any further discussion. As there was no further 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, the resolution passes unanimously as, Resolution 18-5. Councilor Roberts offered a resolution approving a street signage agreement concerning Emerald Forest Subdivision. 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, the resolution passes unanimously as, Resolution 18-6. Mike Sullivan, Park and Recreation Director, gave the report for Park and Recreation. Eric Winfrey, Public Works Director, gave the report for Public Works. Allison Scanlan, Library Director, gave the Library report. Public Comment: None 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 7:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Turner, City Clerk Bills: 1-18-2018 Regions Bank- $6,258.16 Account Balances @ 12/29/17: Trussville Utilities- City Hall- $565.59 Regions General Fund $914,833.88 Community Center- $281.14 Regions MM Capital Fund 17,011.84 Rock School- $1,334.23 Regions Debt.Srv.Rock Sch. 8,902.12 Bicentennial- $251.40 Hometown Library Fund 4,933.16 Powell Ave. $150.35 Wells Fargo 4-6-5 139,525.60 Birmingham Water City Hall- Wells Fargo 7-2 64,317.00 Rock School- $75.69 Wells Fargo Misc. Road 108,264.14 Reserve CD @ 07/01/16 $253,595.97 Community Center- $119.10 Triangle Park- $26.34 PHCC- $310.15 PYSC- $241.33 Bicentennial- $222.51 Berney- $100.11 Michael Morton- PVHS Parade $105.00 Mayer Electric-Rock Ren-3326.65 City69.75 $3,396.40 VC3- $1,884.95 Greater Birmingham Humane Society- $786.00 Jefferson County EMA- $9,527.00 Pure Country Band- $100.00 Alabama Power- Powell Ave.- $108.12 Christmas Lights- $265.28 David Stewart- $2,307.50 Alabama Power- Christmas Lights $108.97 Athletic Field Supply- PYSC $159.80 City of Trussville- PYSC $3,150.00 O'Reilly's Auto Parks- Public Works $176.46 Utilities Board Oneonta- PHCC $9.36 AT&T- PHCC $223.98 Kyocera- Library $38.92 AT&T- Library $392.20 T-Mobile- Library $166.60 Ingram- Library $716.90 Alabama Power- (7/2) $1,324.67 Waste Pro- Misc Rd.- Dec & Jan $606.20 Call-A-Haul- Misc Rd.- $100.00 Sweeping Corp- Misc Rd- $1,450.00 Total: $37,040.41