City Council

Council Minutes March 15, 2018 – 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting The Pinson City Council met in regular session in Council Chambers at 4410 Main Street, on Thursday, March 15, 2018. Mayor Sanders led the invocation. Councilor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Roll Call: Acting City Clerk, Pat Wise called roll of Pinson City Council with the following council members present: Mayor Sanders Councilor Tanner Councilor Galamore Councilor Churchwell Councilor Roberts Councilor McCain Minutes: Councilor Roberts offered a motion to waive the reading of the March 1, 2018, minutes. Councilor Churchwell 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 March 1, 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 Tanner made a motion to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $106,200.44 a copy of the bills schedule is attached. Councilor Galamore 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 with one amendment." Mayor’s Report: Council was presented with two zoning cases as reported from the Planning Commission. First case Z-2018-01 is RL (Residential Low Density) to HC (Highway Commercial). Second case Z- 2018-2 is CI (Community Institutional) to HC (Highway Commercial). Mayor Sanders opened the public hearing and ask if anyone has a comment about either of these two cases. Deborah Ridgeway at 5746 Henry Black Drive had a concern about the zoning. Her father and family have resided on this street for over 90 years. Ms. Ridgeway had concerns with how much noise and traffic there would be at the storage units and ATV Dealership. Al Ridgeway at 5746 Henry Black Drive was concerned with property values going down. Councilor Churchwell stated this would-be Highway Commercial not Industrial. Mr. Jones zoning administrator indicated there would be on 21 storage units. Next, Elaina Stidham, applicant, owners of the 7068 Hwy 75 parcel brought a map/layout of proposed buildings. She discussed the 21 unit storage area would be gated and code locks installed with good outdoor lighting. They also own and rent a house next door to this property. There was some discussion from council and questions to applicant. After discussions were completed, Mayor Sanders closed the public hearing. Next Mayor Sanders would discuss the first case Z-2018-2 for the Huff property, 7388 Hwy 75 a compliance change from CI (Community Institutional) to HC (Highway Commercial). Mayor Sanders ask if there was a motion for this re-zoing? Motion offered by Councilor Roberts, duly seconded by Councilor McCain, Mayor Sanders called for a consent to consider: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Galamore-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Consent passes, any questions or comments on the main ordinance concerning Eastern Glass. Mayor Sanders, “Let the record reflect the motion passes”. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion, as there was no other discussion, Mayor Sanders called for a roll call vote on the main ordinance. Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Galamore-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes, Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as Ordinance 2018-8. Mayor Sanders second case Z-2018-1 is at 7068 Hwy 75, the one that was discussed in the public hearing. There is one sentence that should not be offered, this came from Planning Commission recommendation that the submitted drawings of the buffers be attached as permanent, presuming approval. Councilor Roberts, offered a motion on a modified version with the buffer. Duly seconded by Councilor Churchwell. Mayor Sanders called for a consent to consider. Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Galamore-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Consent passes, Mayor Sanders ask for any questions or comments on the main ordinance. Mayor Sanders called for a roll call vote on the main ordinance. 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 2018-9 Mayor Sanders began his report on Bradford Park. Jefferson County Commission approved the lease last Thursday. Power & water have been turned on, our Public Works are working on security and sanitation, clearing of land, bush hogging has taken place. Public Works director Eric talked about irrigation for the field is a “must have” in the future. Eric stated we will be getting grass from PVHS ball field. Grass will have to be transferred and in the ground in 5 days. Plans are to have field ready for fall Soccer. Mayor Sanders provided a Rock School update from Eric Hendon. The punch list is complete, for sloped roof portion. He is recommending we replace the screws on the auditorium roof. The screws would be $4,060.50. Councilor Roberts made a motion for the change order to the roof and duly seconded by Councilor Tanner. Mayor Sanders called for further discussion. As there was no other discussion, Mayor Sanders called for all opposed to say “no”, all in favor say “aye”. Mayor Sanders abstained. Mayor Sanders gave a second reading to council from D&J flooring. This quote is for City Hall flooring. Council discussed and Mayor Sander will get more clarification on quote. Mayor Sanders updated council about the ARISS (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station) program to participate in the scheduled radio contact with astronauts aboard the International Space Station the week of April 9. The school has requested assistance with hosting this event. Request was for $350.00 which was within bounds per Mayor Sanders. Pat Wise gave an update on “Senior Day”. Last month there were 54 in attendance. Each month there is a theme and everyone dresses the part. The community center is decorated and there is a pot luck lunch with live music. Mayor Sanders stated we might want to consider planning a field trip for our Seniors like to the zoo, or Vulcan, etc. by a chartered bus. Old Business: Saturday, April 28 from 10:00-2:00 will be Pinson City Fest, now called (Celebrating Pinson) at the Bicentennial Park. Also, that day the city will recognize Rudd Football and Basketball teams, both teams won the county tournaments. New Business: Mayor Sanders informed every one of the proposed fire training facility behind Station 2 on Hwy 79. Chief West advised the city to have a resolution of intent. Mayor Sanders submitted this to council for approval. Motion offered by Councilor Tanner, duly seconded by Councilor Galamore. This would express intent to convey approximately 6 acres off Old Pinson Road as a connector parcel to Center Point Fire District Station 2. Mayor Sanders suspended the meeting, also Chris Horn, Center Point Fire gave us insight to the Fire Training Center. There would also be a safe room/class room. This area will be gated and locked also there must be two fire hydrants in place. Other area fire departments will also make use of the facility. Mayor Sanders called meeting back in session. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion as there was no discussion, Mayor Sanders called for a roll call vote. Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Galamore-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes, Councilor-McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, Resolution passes unanimously ad Resolution 2018-9. Mayor Sanders gave a first reading of the AT&T U-Verse agreement where the current agreement ends on December 31, 2018, and both parties wish to enter into a new agreement extending contract to end on December 31, 2023. Mr. Black the attorney will be here next meeting to review. . Public Comment: Barry Wilson, informed everyone that the “Grand Opening” of Daylight Donuts would be Saturday, March 17, at 10:00. Dawn Tanner stated softball had started already and the Theater Department at the high school had a drama to perform on April 6, 7, and 8. Pat Wise announced a “Car Cruise In” will be starting at the Rock School parking lot the second Saturday of each month starting in April thru October from 3:00 until early evening. Shoney’s food truck, Hammers Hot Dogs, and Adams, Kettle Corn vendors will also be there for everyone needing a good snack while having fun and fellowship. Councilor Churchwell moved to adjourn. Councilor McCain seconded. Mayor Sanders called for all opposed to say “no”, all in favor say “aye”. Motion carried. Adjourned at 8:17 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Pat Wise, Acting City Clerk Bills: 3-15-2018 Regions Bank- $7,013.14 Account Balances @ 2/28/18: Trussville Utilities- City Hall- $286.98 Regions General Fund $1,355,842.69 Community Center- $86.44 Regions MM Capital Fund 16,985.61 Rock School- $540.31 Regions Debt.Srv.Rock Sch. 16,959.26 Bicentennial- $112.52 Hometown Library Fund 2,456.05 Birmingham Water City Hall- $120.15 Wells Fargo 4-6-5 133,340.47 Rock School- $61.64 Wells Fargo 7-2 72,299.19 Triangle Park- $26.97 Wells Fargo Misc. Road 102,690.64 Reserve CD @ 07/01/16 $253,595.97 Bicentennial- $459.12 Innsbrooke- $26.97 Alabama Power- PHCC- $2,810.62 PYSC- $230.68 Josiah Knowles- Lego "Price Store"- $420.61 Alabama Butterbean Festival- $10,000.00 Clay Pinson Chamber of Commerce- $10,000.00 Daniel Pugh- PVHS 3/13 $105.00 Pure Country Band- $100.00 Pitney Bowes- $1,020.99 VC3- $764.50 Acceptance Janitorial- $532.67 Hand Arendall Harrison Sale- $9,204.00 Fun Source- $8,065.00 Jefferson County Sheriff's Office- $21,243.14 Land Title- $4,200.00 Jefferson County Dept of Health- Bicentennial $150.00 Stark Exterminators- Community Center $105.00 Athletic Field Supply- PYSC $651.41 BSN Sports- PYSC $1,487.84 Emma Schmid- Baseball Refund- PYSC $85.00 Marcus Shepherd- Baseball Refund- PYSC $75.00 Justin Hill- Baseball Refund- PYSC $150.00 Ashley Brooks- Baseball Refund- PYSC $85.00 Trussville Parks & Recreation- PYSC $450.00 Eds Lock & Key- PYSC / Bicentennial $986.00 Pike's Plumbing- PYSC / Bradford Park $2,042.72 Advanced Disposal- Rock Reno $377.34 Mayer Electric- Rock Reno $117.50 D & J Flooring- Rock School Reno $350.00 RTS Construction- Rock School $7,400.00 Posten's Overhead Door- Rock School $1,775.00 Eagle Fence- Rock School/ Bradford Pk $3,157.81 Prosource Excavating- Bradford Park $3,000.00 O'Reilly's Auto Parks- Public Works $216.86 Argo Power Equipment- Public Works $1,260.52 BEI- Public Works $590.00 Utilities Board Oneonta- PHCC $11.24 AT&T- PHCC $224.92 United Rentals- PHCC $432.34 Hoopla- Library $306.95 Ingram- Library $767.44 Call-A-Haul- Misc Rd. $740.00 Waste Pro- Misc Rd.- $323.10 Sweeping Corp- Misc Rd- $1,450.00 Total: $106,200.44