City Council

Council Minutes April 16, 2020 – 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting The Pinson City Council met in regular session in Council Chambers at 4410 Main Street on Thursday, April 16, 2020. Mayor Sanders led the invocation. Councilor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Mayor Sanders appointed Anjelea May, Acting City Clerk. Roll Call: Anjelea May, Acting 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 Minutes: Councilor Roberts offered a motion to waive the reading of the April 2, 2020, 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 April 2, 2020, 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 offered a motion to pay the bills in the amount of $200,880.06, a copy of the bills schedule is attached. Councilor Roberts duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. After some 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." Mayors Report: Mayor Sanders asked everyone in the community and state to complete the census. Mayor Sanders stated how important is it for funding and for the state to keep all of the congressional seats. Mayor Sanders thanked all the volunteers who helped with removal of debris after Sunday night storms. Mayor Sanders stated Hwy 79 was blocked and volunteers with chainsaws and skid steers helped clear they Highway. New Business: Councilor Tanner offered a resolution amending the appropriation of funds to serve Pinson Valley High School. Councilor Roberts duly seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders called for any discussion. After some 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 20-14. Mr. Turner, Principal at Pinson Valley High School, gave a synopsis of the progress made in the several years. Chief Coleman, Center Point Fire District gave the Fire District report. 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 7:43 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Anjelea May, Assistant City Clerk Bills: 4-16-2020 Regions- $13,133.61 Trussville Gas- City Hall- $117.92 Account Balances @ 4/16/2020: Rock School- $293.01 Regions General Fund $ 779,031.18 Community Center- $52.62 Regions MM Capital Fund 77,461.46 Bicentennial Park- $94.71 Regions Debt.Srv.Rock Sch. 19,029.44 Powell Ave.- $75.54 Hometown Library Fund 2,601.38 Birmingham Water- City Hall- $96.18 Wells Fargo 4-6-5 257,020.78 Community Center- $65.02 Wells Fargo 7-2 19,763.33 Triangle Park- $27.66 Wells Fargo Misc. Road 34,987.88 Powell Ave.- $27.66 Wells Fargo 10 cent tax 13,370.69 Hometown Saving Acct 117,658.32 PHCC- $289.55 PYSC- $206.35 Bradford- $27.66 Innsbrooke- $27.66 Rock School- $210.32 Charter- Rock School- $325.48 City Hall- $399.76 Best Insurance- $33,271.50 Greater Birmingham Humane Society- $693.31 Jefferson County Sheriff's Office- $28,324.10 VC3- $1,096.20 Center Point Fire Dept- $2,873.00 Alabama Messenger- $38.75 Alabama Media Group- Newsletter $3,220.32 Jim's Sign- $895.00 David Stewart- $2,104.38 NLC- Member Dues $1,172.00 Cassady & Self- $220.00 Sa-So- $912.46 Apex- $417.70 Birmingham Southern Evironmental- TCNP $20,000.00 Modular Connections- Storm Shelter $78,421.00 Pike's Plumbing- Storm Shelter $13,759.01 AT&T- Bicentennial- Internet $96.90 Wise Environmental- PYSC $170.00 Metro Trailer- PYSC $20.00 BSN Sports- PYSC $2,548.94 Utilities Board Oneonta- PHCC $9.59 AT&T- PHCC $115.11 ARGI-AFC- Public Works $450.00 Argo Power- Public Works $1,132.72 Kyocera- Library $51.32 Kanopy- Library $24.00 Hoopla- Library $665.81 American Promo- Library $1,473.00 Verizon Connect- (Misc Rd.) $152.00 Eastern Tree Service- (Misc Rd) $500.00 Sweeping Corp of America- (Misc Rd.) $2,513.83 Alabama Power- (7/2) $1,201.01 Total: $200,880.06 Rock School Auto Draft- $ 6,000.00 Hometown Bank- $ 5,246.19