City Council

Council Minutes April 5, 2018 – 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting The Pinson City Council met in regular session in Council Chambers at 4410 Main Street, on Thursday, April 5, 2018. Mayor Sanders led the invocation. Councilor Tanner 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 Tanner Councilor Galamore Councilor Churchwell Councilor Roberts Councilor McCain Minutes: Councilor Roberts offered a motion to waive the reading of the March 15, 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 15, 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." Pre-meeting Comment: Oscar Mann, Candidate for re-election Place 3 Jefferson County Board of Education. Candidate Mann introduced himself and explained his experience and qualifications and asked for support on June 5, 2018. Mayor Sanders reinstated. Committee Chair Comments: Finance: Councilor Tanner made a motion to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $126,054.44 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." Enhancements: Councilor McCain announced upcoming City Events. April 21, 2018 – Shred-a-thon 8am-11am at City Hall April 28, 2018 - CityFest at Bicentennial Park Movies in May will begin the 1st Friday in May. Education: Mayor Sanders suspended rules and introduced Michael Turner, PVHS Principal. Mr. Turner discussed the latest test scores for PVHS and the Plan of Action for future testing. Mr. Turner stated from 2015-2017 the graduation rate increased from 89% to 92%. Mr. Turner also discussed the ARISS Project (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station), Mr. Turner stated PVHS will be 1 of 2 schools in Alabama that will be communicating with the International Space Station. Mr. Turner mentioned Assistant Principal Cofield will jump out of an airplane and land on the 50 yd. line of the football field right after the ARISS transmission, adding this is a promotion by the Navy. Mr. Turner also announced the Athletic Renovations are in the Pre-Bid stages at this time. Mr. Turner thanked council for their continued support of the school. Mayor Sanders thanked Palmerdale Fire District for their help in setting the antennas for the ARISS Project. Mayor Sanders reinstated rules. Mayor’s Report: Mayor Sanders opened a Public Hearing regarding properties located at 6981; 6993; 6929; and 6997 Highway 75. Mayor Sanders stated no one was present to speak for or against. Mayor Sanders closed the Public Hearing. Councilor Churchwell offered an ordinance changing the zoning classification of real estate located in the City of Pinson, Alabama, 6981; 6993; 6929; and 6997 Highway 75, from Jefferson County A1 and city of Pinson RR to City of Pinson CI. Councilor McCain 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. After some discussion concerning a buffer strip from the property line along Innsbrooke Parkway for a Planting Strip/Sidewalk/Public Safety area, Councilor Roberts offered an amendment to the ordinance adding a 35 foot buffer strip for a Planting Strip/Sidewalk/Public Safety area. Councilor Tanner duly seconded the amendment. Mayor Sanders called for any further discussion on the amendment to the motion. As there was no discussion, Mayor Sanders called for a roll call vote on the amendment only with the following results: Mayor Sanders-yes; Councilor Tanner-yes; Councilor Galamore-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, amendment to the ordinance passes unanimously. Mayor Sanders called for any further discussion on the on the main ordinance. 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 Tanner-yes; Councilor Galamore-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, ordinance passes unanimously as, Ordinance 2018-10. Mayor Sanders reported the 1999 Tahoe will need approximately $4,000.00 in front end work and he did not suggest that it be pursued. Mayor Sanders stated Glenwood Fire District has expressed an interest in the Tahoe. Mayor Sanders stated if council would like, we could donate the Tahoe in lieu of giving them their usual $500.00 appropriation. Council asked the Mayor to donate the Tahoe to Glenwood Fire District and give them the usual $500.00 appropriation as well. Mayor Sanders stated he will prepare the paperwork for the next council meeting. Councilor Roberts offered a motion authorizing the purchase of a refrigerator for PYSC concession stand in the amount of $2,300.00. 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." Old Business: Mayor Sanders suspended rules and introduced Erik Hendon, Hendon and Huckestein. Mr. Hendon reported on the Rock School Renovation bid which was opened March 1, 2018. Mr. Hendon stated the low bidder was Seay Construction with a total bid of $1,422,345.00. Mayor Sanders reinstated rules. Councilor Roberts offered a resolution accepting bids for the Rock School Renovation and authorizing the Mayor to contract with the lowest, most responsible bidder, which was Seay Construction with the total amount of $1,422,345.00. Councilor McCain duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. Councilor Roberts asked for the anticipated start date. Mr. Hendon stated pending approval, April 9, 2018 and should conclude approximately October 9, 2018. 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 Tanner-yes; Councilor Galamore-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes unanimously as, Resolution 18-10. Councilor McCain offered a resolution to authorize the Mayor to execute an addendum to an agreement between the City of Pinson and AT&T of Alabama concerning AT&T Uverse, video service. Councilor Churchwell 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 Tanner-yes; Councilor Galamore-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes unanimously as, Resolution 18-11. New Business: Councilor Churchwell offered a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a grant agreement with the Jefferson County Commission for repairs at Bradford Park, in the amount of $2,000.00. Councilor Galamore 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 Tanner-yes; Councilor Galamore-yes; Councilor Roberts-yes; Councilor Churchwell-yes; Councilor McCain-yes. Mayor Sanders, resolution passes unanimously as, Resolution 18-12. Councilor McCain offered a motion authorizing installation of a Sentricon System agreement for Bicentennial Park; Community Center; and Rock School, in the amount of $3,200.00. 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." Councilor Tanner offered a motion approving Alabama League of Municipalities voting delegates for the upcoming convention as follows: Voting Delegate-Councilor Roberts; 1st Alternate Voting Delegate-Councilor McCain; 2nd Alternate Voting Delegate-John Churchwell. 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." Councilor Galamore offered a first reading of adding some giant outdoor versions of board games like, Chess; Tic-Tac-Toe; Connect 4; Bean Bag toss; to be placed at Bicentennial Park behind the Amphitheater and beside the new parking lot. Public Comment: Joe Cochran, 4951 Sycamore Lane, Pinson Education Foundation Director. Mr. Cochran announced the banquet for Pinson Education Foundation will be held, May 7, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. at Palmerdale United Methodist Church. Mr. Cochran reminded everyone the Foundation operates on donations which are being accepted now. Mr. Cochran mentioned nominations are being accepted now. Stanley Moss, 4339 Mountain Street, Chairman of the Pinson Library Board. Mr. Moss stated expressed his gratitude to council for the investment the city is making in the library. Mr. Moss also announced the Pinson Rock School Reunion will be held, August 11, 2018. Allison Scanlan, Library Director. Mrs. Scanlan sated she is excited and thankful for the future of the Pinson Library. Councilor Roberts offered a motion to enter executive session to discuss real estate, litigation and trade and commerce. Councilor McCain duly seconded the motion. Attorney Black, I provide certification in regard to litigation it would be detrimental if items were discussed in open forum. Mayor Sanders, I provide certification in regard to Trade and Commerce 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 Roberts duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for all opposed to say “no”, all in favor say “aye”. Motion carried. Adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Turner, City Clerk Bills: 4-5-18 Alabama Power- City Hall- $1,516.27 Account Balances @ 2/28/18: Rock School $941.92 Regions General Fund $1,355,842.69 Triangle Park- $80.09 Regions MM Capital Fund 16,985.61 Community Center- $141.66 Regions Debt.Srv.Rock Sch. 16,959.26 PHCC- $1,145.20 Hometown Library Fund 2,456.05 PYSC- $1,357.32 Wells Fargo 4-6-5 133,340.47 Bicentennial Park- $2,196.19 Wells Fargo 7-2 72,299.19 Bradford- $120.29 Wells Fargo Misc. Road 102,690.64 Birmingham Water- PYSC- $265.88 Reserve CD @ 07/01/16 $253,595.97 PHCC- $179.85 Community Center- $105.58 Stark Exterminators- $108.00 Charter- $157.85 AT&T- $1,260.49 VC3- $17,667.13 Alabama Interactive $135.00 Jefferson County Commission-PACA- $271.00 Berney- $40.73 Center Point Fire- Inspector- $2,873.00 Best Insurance Agency- $3,830.00 Alabama Messenger- $37.95 Post Office Box- $116.00 Pitney Bowes- $114.00 Argos Group $435.00 Jefferson County Sheriff's Office- $21,243.14 Pike's Plumbing- See Box- $20,216.28 Pike's Plumbing- David Stewart $771.88 PYSC- $ 507.30 Stanley Steemer- $1,132.44 Bradford- $ 7,369.80 Acceptance Janitorial- $532.67 Rock School- $ 9,554.50 Posten's Overhead Door- Rock School $1,775.00 Bicentennial- $ 2,784.68 United Rentals- Rock School $94.24 Charter- Rock School $109.97 Stark Exterminators- Rock School $90.00 Craft Electric- Rock School $777.73 Sunbelt Rental- Bradford- $414.00 Prosource Excavating- Bradford $3,000.00 Stark Exterminators- PYSC $54.00 Kellis- PYSC $3,902.00 Deborah McBride- Refund Soccer- PYSC $85.00 Alysia Garrett- Refund Soccer- PYSC $85.00 Hughes Printing- Baseball- PYSC $2,721.21 Hughes Printing-soccer- PYSC $2,300.25 BSN Sports- PYSC $4,613.78 USSSA- PYSC $80.00 Team Sports- PYSC $1,545.75 Umpires- PYSC $340.00 O'[Reilly's Auto Parts- Public Works $80.94 APWA- Public Works- $196.00 American Promo- Public Works- $680.00 CPS Authority- Public Works $314.78 Argo Power Equipment- Public Works $859.00 AT&T- Bicentennial $296.48 AT&T- Internet- Bicentennial $82.10 Stark Exterminators- Bicentennial Park- $150.00 Buffalo Electric Co- PHCC $4,412.40 Central Station- PHCC $210.00 AT&T- PHCC $224.92 Utilities Board- Oneonta- PHCC $8.56 Traffic Logix- Innsbrooke- $10,505.00