City Council

Council Minutes November 2, 2020 – 6:45 p.m. Organizational Meeting The Pinson City Council met in regular session in Council Chambers at 4410 Main Street on Monday, November 2, 2020. Councilor Roberts 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: Councilor Tanner Councilor Walker Councilor Roberts Councilor Churchwell Councilor Kirkland Mayor Cochran New Business: Councilor Kirkland offered a resolution appointing the City Attorney, E. Shane Black with Hand Arendall Harrison Sale. Councilor Tanner duly seconded the motion. Mayor Cochran called for a roll call vote with the following results: Councilor Tanner- yes; Councilor Walker- yes; Councilor Roberts- yes; Councilor Churchwell- yes; Councilor Kirkland- yes; Mayor Cochran- yes. Mayor Cochran, resolution passes unanimously as Resolution 20-52. Councilor Roberts offered an ordinance establishing the order of procedure in all instances for the City Council of the City of Pinson, Alabama; establishing the schedule of such meetings; administering of oaths; and related items. Councilor Churchwell duly seconded the motion. Mayor Cochran called for a roll call vote with the following results: Councilor Tanner- yes; Councilor Walker- yes; Councilor Roberts- yes; Councilor Churchwell- yes; Councilor Kirkland- yes; Mayor Cochran- yes. Mayor Cochran, ordinance passes unanimously as Ordinance 2020-18. Councilor Roberts offered a resolution electing Dawn Tanner as Mayor Pro Tempore for a period of 2 years. Councilor Walker duly seconded the motion. Mayor Cochran called for a roll call vote with the following results: Councilor Tanner- abstain; Councilor Walker- yes; Councilor Roberts- yes; Councilor Churchwell- yes; Councilor Kirkland- yes; Mayor Cochran- yes. Mayor Cochran, resolution passes as Resolution 20-53. Councilor Tanner offered a resolution ratifying existing depositories and providing for related financial management items. Councilor Kirkland duly seconded the motion. Mayor Cochran called for a roll call vote with the following results: Councilor Tanner- yes; Councilor Walker- yes; Councilor Roberts- yes; Councilor Churchwell- yes; Councilor Kirkland- yes; Mayor Cochran- yes. Mayor Cochran, resolution passes unanimously as Resolution 20-54. Councilor Churchwell offered a resolution appointing Marie Turner as City Clerk/Treasurer. Councilor Roberts duly seconded the motion. Mayor Cochran called for a roll call vote with the following results: Councilor Tanner- yes; Councilor Walker- yes; Councilor Roberts- yes; Councilor Churchwell- yes; Councilor Kirkland- yes; Mayor Cochran- yes. Mayor Cochran, resolution passes unanimously as Resolution 20-55. Councilor Walker offered a resolution providing for emergency procedures during natural disaster or crisis. Councilor Kirkland duly seconded the motion. Mayor Cochran called for a roll call vote with the following results: Councilor Tanner- yes; Councilor Walker- yes; Councilor Roberts- yes; Councilor Churchwell- yes; Councilor Kirkland- yes; Mayor Cochran- yes. Mayor Cochran, resolution passes unanimously as Resolution 20-56. Councilor Tanner made a motion to purchase for appliances, not to exceed $3,000.00, for 4169 Powell Ave. Councilor Walker duly seconded the motion. Mayor Cochran called for unanimous consent to consider. Councilor Tanner- yes; Councilor Walker- yes; Councilor Roberts- yes; Councilor Churchwell- yes; Councilor Kirkland- yes; Mayor Cochran- yes. Mayor Cochran, unanimous consent passes. Mayor Cochran called for all opposed to say "no", all in favor say "aye." Mayor Cochran "Let the record reflect the motion passed unanimously." Councilor Tanner announced the city will still have meeting this Thursday, November 5, 2020. Councilor Churchwell moved to adjourn. Councilor Roberts duly seconded the motion. Mayor Cochran called for all opposed to say “no”, all in favor say “aye”. Motion carried. Adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Turner, City Clerk