City Council

Council Minutes April 8, 2021 – 7:00 p.m. Special Called Meeting The Pinson City Council met for a Special Called meeting in Council Chambers at 4410 Main Street, on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Roll Call: Marie Turner, City Clerk, called roll of Pinson City Council with the following council members present: Councilor Tanner Councilor Walker Councilor Roberts – joined at 7:12 Councilor Churchwell Councilor Kirkland Mayor Cochran Councilor Tanner offered a resolution accepting said bids received regarding trash removal service. Councilor Walker duly seconded the motion. Mayor Cochran called for unanimous consent to consider the with the following results: Councilor Tanner – yes, Councilor Walker – yes, Councilor Roberts – yes, Councilor Churchwell – yes, Councilor Kirkland – yes, Mayor Cochran – yes. Mayor Cochran, ‘let the record reflect unanimous consent passes’. 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, ‘let the record reflect the resolution passes unanimously as Resolution 21-10’. Mayor Cochran suspended rules and allowed Mike Mitchell of Waste Management to answer the Council’s questions. Mayor Cochran reinstated rules. After further discussion between the mayor and Council, Mayor Cochran suspended rules, asking Mr. Mitchell to address the fact that between Covid and breakdowns there seems to be more issues since the Waste Management takeover and asked about the process when someone’s areas are not picked up. Mr. Mitchell addressed this question and took further questions from the Council. Mayor Cochran reinstated rules. Councilor Roberts offered a resolution awarding residential trash contract to Waste Management Services. Councilor Kirkland duly seconded the motion. Mayor Cochran called for unanimous consent to consider the with the following results: Councilor Tanner – yes, Councilor Walker – yes, Councilor Roberts – yes, Councilor Churchwell – yes, Councilor Kirkland – yes, Mayor Cochran – yes. Mayor Cochran, ‘let the record reflect unanimous consent passes’. 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, ‘let the record reflect that passes unanimously as Resolution 21-11’. Mayor Cochran suspended rules. Diane Tambureno of 8289 North V Rd asked questions regarding trash pickup. Mr. Mitchel answered the question. Mayor Cochran reinstated rules. Councilor Tanner offered resolution to execute a surety bond for Hunter’s Point Phase 1 Maintenance until accept. Councilor Kirkland duly seconded the motion. Mayor Cochran called for any discussion. Councilor Roberts asked that Bob Jones, Zoning Administrator, City of Pinson, explain the situation. Mayor Cochran suspended rules. Mr. Jones explained the reason for the bond and answered questions from the council. Mayor Cochran reinstated rules. After a brief discussion, Mayor Cochran called for any further discussion. As there was no further discussion, 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, ‘let the record reflect that passes unanimously as Resolution 21-12’. Councilor Roberts offered a resolution to execute a surety bond for hunters point phase 1- wearing surface. Councilor Churchwell duly seconded the motion. Mayor Cochran called for any discussion. Seeing none, 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, ‘let the record reflect that passes unanimously as Resolution 21-13’. Councilor Tanner offered a motion to accept the bid to purchase the removable volleyball court in the amount of $3,001. Councilor Walker duly seconded the motion. Mayor Cochran called for any discussion. Councilor Roberts and Mayor Cochran both spoke favorably about the volleyball court. Councilor Churchwell mentioned that he had no problem with the court but thought that they were moving too fast and that he would like to know the plan for the park. Councilor Roberts mentioned that Councilor Churchwell brings up a good point we should look at a master plan. Councilor Tanner made comments and suggestions about further changes in the future. Mayor Cochran called for any further discussion. Seeing none, Mayor Cochran called for a roll- call vote with the following results: Councilor Tanner – yes, Councilor Walker – yes, Councilor Roberts – yes, Councilor Churchwell – no, Councilor Kirkland – yes, Mayor Cochran – yes. Mayor Cochran, ‘let the record reflect that passes with one no vote.” Mayor Cochran called for Public Comment. Seeing none, Mayor Cochran called for a motion to adjourn. Councilor Walker offered a motion to adjourn. Councilor Kirkland duly seconded the motion. Mayor Cochran, ‘let the record reflect the motion to adjourn passes unanimously’. Adjourned at 8:07 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Turner, City Clerk