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CITY OF TRUSSVILLE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA WORKSHOP PRIOR TO REGULAR SESSION FEBRUARY 10, 2026 I. Call to Order II. Prayer – Councilor ____________ III. Pledge – Councilor ____________ IV. Roll Call V. Ordinance to Repeal & Replace the Order of Procedures for City Council Meetings VI. Minutes – January 27 agenda workshop & regular session VII. Approve Consent Agenda & Regular Agenda Consent Agenda • Accept David Fuller’s resignation from the Industrial Development Authority, effective immediately • Appoint Lisa Bright to the Industrial Development Authority, succeeding David Fuller, with term ending July 14, 2027 • Accept Jerry Little’s resignation from the Industrial Development Authority, effective immediately • Appoint Adam Trammell to the Industrial Development Authority, succeeding Jerry Little, with term ending July 14, 2027 VIII. Public Comment (up to 3 minutes each) IX. Regular Agenda • Proclamation Honoring Cade Vanderpoorten, Peyton Jones & Alyssa Jones for Heroism • Proclamation Declaring March 2026 as Blood Clot Awareness Month • Proclamation Declaring February 28 as Arbor Day • Public Hearing Regarding a Prospective Alcohol Licensing Application • Resolution to Approve the Alcohol Licensing Application for Logans Roadhouse • Resolution to Declare Various Fire & Information Technology Departments’ Assets Surplus • Resolution to Establish Term Tenures on Volunteer City Boards, Committees, Etc. • Resolution to Establish a Policy & Procedure for the Appointment of Members to the Trussville City Board of Education • Resolution to Engage the Services of a Project Manager & General Contractor for the Public Works Project Per Resolution No. 2026-11; & Appropriate Funds X. Council/Mayor Reports a. Horton – Tree Commission, Utilities, Public Safety, Design Review b. Jackson – Finance, Active Transportation, Planning & Zoning, Inspections, Downtown Redevelopment c. Miller – Veterans, ACTA, Historical, Senior Citizens  d. Farr – Library, IDA, Parks & Recreation, Chamber, Public Works e. Anderson – Finance, Cemetery, Beautification, BOE, Leadership Trussville f. Mayor – Administration XI. Audience (2 minutes each) XII. Adjourn XIII. Briefings • Approve 5% education premium for Firefighter Paramedic Daniel Bailey, effective February 7th • Annual Government Finance Officers Association of Alabama (GFOAA) Conference, February 18-20 in Mobile, for Senior Accountant Jenny Shipp. $425 registration fee plus accommodations  CITY OF TRUSSVILLE, ALABAMA Ordinance No. _2026-______- ADM__ AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING THE ORDER OF PROCEDURES FOR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF TRUSSVILLE, ALABAMA WHEREAS, Chapter 2, Article I, contains certain provisions for the procedure of meetings of the City Council of the City of Trussville; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to make certain modifications to the order of procedures to improve and enhance the efficiency of their meetings; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to effectuate these modifications by repealing and replacing the current order of procedures and replacing them with an updated order of procedures. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Trussville, Alabama, as follows: (a) The rules or order of procedure herein contained shall govern deliberations and meetings of the Council of Trussville, Alabama. (b) Immediately after its installation, the city council shall elect from among its members a president who shall serve as the presiding officer of the council, the nomination and election of which shall be conducted by the city clerk. The president of the city council shall exercise such duties and functions as are prescribed by law. In addition thereto, the president shall conduct city council meetings in accordance with governing statutes, ordinances, and duly adopted rules of procedure, shall assign council members to standing and special committees, and shall ensure that official proceedings of the city council are conducted with appropriate decorum, fairness, and efficiency. The term of the president shall expire on the first Monday of each successive November following adoption of this section, but the sitting president may serve until a successor to the office is elected by the city council. The incumbent council shall elect a council president at a regular meeting held during the month of October of each year, except the October of the quadrennial municipal election year, and the councilmember so elected shall assume the presidency at the first Monday in November. The president pro tempore shall succeed to the duties and responsibilities of the president in the absence or upon the death or disability of the council president in the manner prescribed by law. The term of the president pro tempore shall expire on the first Monday of each successive November following adoption of this section, but the sitting president pro tempore may serve until a successor to the office is elected by the city council. Both the president and president pro tempore shall be eligible to be re-elected to such offices by the city council. (c) Regular meetings of the council shall be held at least twice each month on the following dates: The second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. (d) Special meetings may be held in compliance with the Open Meetings Law. Act 2005-040 by giving public notice seven days in advance of any rescheduled required regular meeting, one day in advance of any special meeting, or one hour in advance of any emergency meeting. Notice shall be placed on a bulletin board at a place convenient to the public at city hall and to those on the direct notice list. The presiding officer shall call special meetings as provided in Code of Ala. 1975, § 11-43-50, whenever in his opinion the public interest may require it and whenever two aldermen or the mayor request him in writing to call such meeting. Upon the failure or refusal of the presiding officer to call such meeting when requested, the two aldermen or the mayor making the request shall have the right to call such meeting. (e) A quorum shall be determined as provided by Code of Ala. 1975, § 11-43-48. (f) All regular meetings shall convene at 6:00 p.m. at Trussville City Hall and all meetings, regular, special, and emergency shall be open to the public. (g) The order of business for regular meetings shall be as follows: (1) A call to order; (2) Prayer; (3) Pledge to the flag; (4) Roll call; Page 1 of 3  (5) Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting; (6) Approve regular agenda/consent agenda (if necessary); (7) Public comment; (8) Regular agenda (resolutions, ordinances, orders, and other business); (9) Council reports and mayor comments; (10) Audience; (11) Adjourn; (12) Briefing points of information. (h) No member shall speak more than twice on the same subject without permission of the presiding officer. (i) No person, not a member of the council, shall be allowed to address the same while in session without permission of the presiding officer. (j) Every officer, whose duty it is to report at the regular meetings of the council, who shall be in default thereof, may be fined at the discretion of the council. (k) Motions shall be reduced to writing when required by the presiding officer of the council or any member of the council. All resolutions and ordinances and any amendments thereto shall be in writing at the time of introduction. (l) Motions to reconsider must be by a member who voted with a majority and at the same or next succeeding meeting of the council. (m) Whenever it shall be required by one or more members, the "yeas" and "nays" shall be recorded and any member may call for a division on any question. (n) All questions of order shall be decided by the presiding officer of the council with the right of appeal to the council by any member. (o) The presiding officer of the council may, at his or her discretion, call any member to take the chair, to allow him or her to address the council, make a motion, or discuss any other matter at issue. (p) Motions to lay any matter on the table shall be first in order: and on all questions, the last amendment, the most distant day, and the largest sum shall be first put. (q) All meetings of the council shall be open to the public, except when the council meets in executive session as authorized by state law. (r) The council may meet in executive session only after a quorum convenes a duly advertised public meeting, and only for those purposes authorized by state law. When a councilmember makes a motion to go into executive session for an enumerated purpose, the presiding officer shall insure the declaration is made by the appropriate authority to authorize the reason for the executive session, shall put the motion to a voice vote, and shall state whether the council will reconvene after the executive session, and if so, the approximate time the body expects to reconvene. If the majority of the council shall vote in favor of the motion to go into executive session, the body shall then move into executive session to discuss the matter for which the executive session was called. No action may be taken in an executive session. When the discussion has been completed, the council shall resume its deliberations in public. (s) A motion for adjournment shall always be in order. (t) The rules of the council may be amended in the same manner as any other ordinance of general and permanent operation. (u) The rules of the council may be temporarily suspended by a vote of two-thirds of the members present. (v) The chairman of each respective committee, or the councilmember acting for him or her, shall submit or make all reports to the council when so requested by the presiding officer or any member of the council. (w) The clerk, engineer, attorney and chief of police, and such other officers or employees of the City of Trussville, shall, when requested, attend all meetings of the council and shall remain in the council room for such length of time as the council may direct. Page 2 of 3  (x) All prior resolutions, ordinances, or actions taken by the City pursuant to any preceding order of procedure are hereby ratified and confirmed. (y) This Ordinance shall go into effect immediately upon adoption. ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS THE 10TH OF FEBRUARY 2026 ________________________________________ Jaime Melton Anderson, Council President _______________________________________ Ben Short, Mayor City of Trussville Attest:____________________________ Dan Weinrib, City Clerk CERTIFICATION OF CITY CLERK STATE OF ALABAMA ) JEFFERSON COUNTY ) I, Dan Weinrib, City Clerk of the City of Trussville, Alabama, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of an Ordinance duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Trussville, Alabama, on the 10th day of February 2026. The above and foregoing ordinance was published on the 11th day of February 2026 by posting copies thereof in three public places within the City of Trussville, one of which was at Trussville City Hall. Witness my hand and seal of office this 11th day of February 2026 _____________________________ Dan Weinrib MMC, City Clerk Page 3 of 3  CITY OF TRUSSVILLE MINUTES JANUARY 27, 2026 AGENDA WORKSHOP The City Council met in an agenda workshop on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 5:30 pm to review the proposed agenda for its next regular session. Council President Pro Tem Brian Jackson presided over the meeting and Dan Weinrib served as recording secretary. Those members present were as follows: Council President Pro Tem Brian Jackson Councilor Ben Horton Councilor Kimberly Farr Councilor Jim Miller Others present in their official capacity: Mayor Ben Short City Attorney Rick Stotser City Clerk Dan Weinrib Those absent: Councilor Jaime Melton Anderson The City Council determined the order of consideration. Mayor Short gave the council and public the rationale behind the proposed part-time position of business license compliance officer. Mayor Short also explained his reason for adding the resolution declaring a public safety emergency in the Sports Complex. The councilors seemed satisfied. He then introduced an ordinance to repeal & replace the Section 2-1 – Order of Procedure for Meetings, which specifies how the City Council runs its own meetings. Councilor Farr volunteered to give it an introductory first reading. With no further items to discuss, President Jackson adjourned workshop at 5:38 pm. JANUARY 27, 2026 REGULAR SESSION The City Council of the City of Trussville met in regular session on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 5:38 pm at the City Hall Annex, with Council President Pro Tem Brian Jackson presiding and Dan Weinrib serving as recording secretary. President Jackson called the meeting to order. Councilor Horton led the prayer; Councilor Farr led the pledge. Those members present were as follows: Council President Pro Tem Brian Jackson Councilor Ben Horton Councilor Kimberly Farr Councilor Jim Miller Others present in their official capacity: Mayor Ben Short City Attorney Rick Stotser City Clerk Dan Weinrib Those absent: Councilor Jaime Melton Anderson They reviewed the minutes from the January 13 agenda workshop & regular session. Councilor Miller moved & Councilor Horton seconded the motion to approve the minutes. UNANIMOUS President Jackson then introduced the regular agenda. Councilor Miller moved & Councilor Farr seconded the motion to approve. UNANIMOUS There were no public comments. Under the regular agenda, Councilor Miller then introduced a proposed proclamation honoring Trussville resident & Miles College Bands Director Willie Snipes. He moved & Councilor Farr seconded the motion for approval. UNANIMOUS Proclamation No. 2026-03 After a brief recess for group pictures, President Jackson resumed the meeting. Councilor Farr then introduced a proposed annexation ordinance. She moved & Councilor Horton seconded the motion for unanimous consent to suspend the rules in order to bring an ordinance up for immediate consideration. Upon roll call, UNANIMOUS She then introduced an ordinance to annex 2962 Queenstown Road. She moved & Councilor Miller seconded the motion for approval. UNANIMOUS Ordinance No. 2026-001-ANX  Councilor Horton then introduced a proposed resolution adopting the recommended job classification for the unclassified part-time position of Business License Compliance Officer. The Finance Department position will help the City get wayward business owners back into compliance, as well as assist with alcohol licensing applications & other licensing duties. He moved & Councilor Miller seconded the motion for approval. UNANIMOUS Resolution No. 2026-08 Councilor Miller then introduced a proposed resolution to grant unpaid leave for a few days in March to a certain city employee, who cannot use paid time off because of her probationary status. He moved & Councilor Farr seconded the motion for approval. UNANIMOUS Resolution No. 2026-09 Councilor Horton then introduced a proposed resolution to declare various Police Department Chevrolet Tahoes as surplus. He moved & Councilor Miller seconded the motion for approval. UNANIMOUS Resolution No. 2026-10 Councilor Horton then introduced a proposed resolution to declare a public safety emergency in the Sports Complex then authorize the emergency action pursuant to the State Public Works Law. Last year, a young girl was struck by a moving car as she tried to cross Pumphouse Road between the baseball fields & the parking lot. There are already high-volume foot & car traffic during baseball & softball seasons. Pedestrians often jaywalk across Pumphouse Road at their own risk. In the name of public safety, the City wants to direct the pedestrians to designated crosspoints. He moved & Councilor Farr seconded the motion for approval. APPROVED 3-1 (Miller dissenting) Resolution No. 2026-11 Councilor Farr then gave an introductory first reading on a proposed ordinance to repeal & replace the current order of procedures for City Council meetings. Finance Director Joseph Calvert then summarized the City’s financial report, through December. In summary, the City has collected more revenues, spent less money & has a bigger cash balance, compared to end of the prior first quarter (FY2025) Among the highlights: • Current Net Operating Income - $3.5M versus $1.075M (FY2025) • Sales Tax Revenue - $7.77M versus $7.54 million • Lodging Tax – $427.6k versus $197k* *prior City Council had raised the lodging tax rate in October 2024, effective January 1, 2025 • Credit card spending for all city departments over the first quarter of FY2026 was 43% less than over the prior first quarter, reflecting citywide budget tightening. • Capital outlay spending over the first quarter dropped to $18,688 from $902,479 – a 98% drop • The City’s cash balance was $7M in December & $12.6M as of January 27, due to property tax & business license payments. • During committee reports, Councilor Horton reported that the Tree Commission will give away young trees & offer education opportunities to the public at its February 28 Arbor Day event on The Mall. Also, Jefferson County is resuming service cut-offs on delinquent accounts. Also, Design Review recently reviewed some proposed commercial signs for the Commerce Drive/Gadsden Highway intersection, near Paine Elementary. Councilor Miller reported that the Veterans Committee attempted to meet last week but could not achieve quorum. Also, ACTA’s board met last week. Also, Historical Board will meet on February 2nd. Also, at its most recent meeting Senior Citizens Advisory Board had questions for Mayor Short regarding how to fill its vacant board seat. Councilor Farr reported from the most recent Parks & Recreation Board meeting that Reign Down Ministries scheduled its 5k & mile run on April 18, looping from & back to the Seniors Center. She also reported that the City needed to replace a lamppost along the greenway. Also, water to the Dog Park had to be shut off temporarily due to issues. Also, baseball pre-season evaluations start in February, prior to the February 28th Opening Day. The high school will host a baseball tournament in March. Youth basketball season is ending; soccer season is now starting. That will run through June. Meanwhile, flag football & softball registrations will open soon. Also, the Chamber’s annual Toast of the Town was once again a successful, well-supported event. Also, Public Works continue to stay busy. She commended the crews for their winter weather preparation. Councilor Jackson deferred all his committee reports. Mayor Short thanked Fire, Police & Public Works for their readiness & late hours during recent inclement weather. He also announced he’s examining how to turn his mayoral updates into a quarterly newsletter, to communicate with the public outside of social media. He plans to bring a $3000 proposal to the Council, involving the service TextMyGov, which Trussville already uses. Also, he continues to monitor the State Legislature for proposed bills that could impact the city. He & Public Works Director Justin Ferguson are exploring a joint project with Jefferson County for re-striping Honor Keith Road. He later gave the Council & public a friendly heads-up about a proposed funding agreement with city schools involving Series 2026 warrants. During audience comments, Richard Epstein (4742 Boulder Drive) urged the city smooth down the road surface around sunken manhole covers on Valley Road. Stephen Foster (5448 Wisteria Trace) promoted the annual Pinewood Derby -- 2026 theme “Fast Food” – February 7th at the Civic Center. The Cubmaster for Pack 216 shared that his pack is celebrating its 70th anniversary, making it one of the oldest continuously operating packs throughout the Scouting movement nationwide. With no further business left to consider, President Jackson adjourned the meeting at 6:09 pm. Respectfully submitted, DJW City Clerk Dan Weinrib MMC  Proclamation No. _2026-04_ Cade Vanderpoorten, Peyton Jones & Alyssa Jones WHEREAS, on November 2, 2025, Trussville resident Mark Beasley experienced cardiac arrest at his Trussville home, witnessed by family & neighbors; and WHEREAS, three individuals immediately initiated CPR & continued to do so until Trussville Fire & Rescue took over; and WHEREAS, Trussville Fire & Rescue began “pit crew resuscitation” refusing to give up until achieving return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) at the 40-minute mark; and WHEREAS, because of their efforts, Beasley was subsequently transported to UAB/St. Vincent’s East for emergency care. Later the hospital did discharge him, and he has managed to return to work NOW THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED by Mayor Short & the Trussville City Council that the City of Trussville recognizes Cade Vanderpoorten, Peyton Jones & Alyssa Jones for their heroic actions by immediately initiating care and contacting emergency services. We also recognize the Fire Department crew – Captain Billy Jackson, Patrick Blom, Blake Benson, Chase Helping, Daniel Perry & Colin Fach -- for their quick response, expertise & professionalism while achieving this positive outcome. ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS THE 10TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 _____________________________________ Jaime Melton Anderson, Council President _____________________________________ Ben Short, Trussville Mayor Attest: _______________________________ Dan Weinrib, City Clerk  Proclamation No. _2026-05_ Blood Clot Awareness Month WHEREAS, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up to 900,000 people are negatively affected by blood clots every year; and WHEREAS, an estimated 100,000 Americans die annually due to blood clots and many others have long-term complications; and WHEREAS, such blood clots can be further defined as a deep-vein thrombosis or a pulmonary embolism; and WHEREAS, it is important to recognize the signs and symptoms of a blood clot, with a deep vein thrombosis often presenting as swelling, pain, tenderness, and redness or discoloration of the skin at the affected area; by comparison, a pulmonary embolism often is associated with difficulty breathing, a faster than normal or irregular heartbeat, coughing up blood, and very low blood pressure, light headedness, or fainting; and WHEREAS, the negative consequences of blood clots are preventable, and the best ways to avoid them include: knowing the risks factors, recognizing the signs and symptoms, informing a medical professional of any risk factors, speaking with a medical professional about blood clots before any surgical procedure, and seeing a medical professional as soon as possible when symptoms emerge NOW THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED by Mayor Short & the Trussville City Council that March 2026 is known as Blood Clot Awareness Month. Furthermore, we city leaders encourage fellow citizens and the public at-large to become better informed of the risks, signs, and symptoms of deep-vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism through The Marcus Wayne Foundation for Blood Clot Awareness & local hematologists. ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS THE 10TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 _____________________________________ Jaime Melton Anderson, Council President _____________________________________ Ben Short, Trussville Mayor Attest: _______________________________ Dan Weinrib, City Clerk  Proclamation No. _2026-06_ ARBOR DAY WHEREAS, Arbor Day began in Nebraska in 1872, with a campaign to plant more than a million trees statewide; and WHEREAS, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world; and WHEREAS, trees can be a solution to combating climate change by reducing the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cutting heating and cooling costs, moderating the temperature, cleaning the air, producing life-giving oxygen, and providing habitat for wildlife; and WHEREAS, trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our homes, fuel for our fires, and countless other wood products; and WHEREAS, trees in our city increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community; and WHEREAS, in its five years of existence, our Tree Commission has already planted 114 new trees & given away hundreds of others to our neighbors throughout Trussville WHEREAS, trees – wherever they are planted – are a source of joy and spiritual renewal NOW THEREFORE, we, the Trussville City Council and Mayor Ben Short, do hereby proclaim February 28, 2026 as ARBOR DAY in the City of Trussville, and we urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS THE 10TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 _____________________________________ Jaime Melton Anderson, Council President _____________________________________ Ben Short, Trussville Mayor Attest: _______________________________ Dan Weinrib, City Clerk  Resolution No. _2026-____ A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Approve the Application for 020 – Restaurant Retail Liquor; Said Business Logans Roadhouse 423, Located at 5083 Pinnacle Square, Trussville AL 35235 BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Trussville, Alabama while in regular session as follows: Section 1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to approve 020 – Restaurant Retail Liquor alcohol license application of Logans Roadhouse Enterprises LLC, doing business as Logans Roadhouse 423; and Section 2. That said business is to be located at 5083 Pinnacle Square, Trussville, Alabama 35235. ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS THE 10TH OF FEBRUARY 2026 ________________________________________ Jaime Melton Anderson, Council President _______________________________________ Ben Short, Mayor City of Trussville Attest:____________________________ Dan Weinrib, City Clerk CERTIFICATION OF CITY CLERK STATE OF ALABAMA ) JEFFERSON COUNTY ) I, Dan Weinrib, City Clerk of the City of Trussville, Alabama, do hereby certify that the above and forgoing is a true and correct copy of the Resolution duly and legally adopted by the City Council of the City of Trussville, Alabama on the 10th day of February, 2026, while in regular session on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, and the same appears of record in the minute book of said date of said City. Witness my hand and seal of office this 11th day of February 2026 ___________________________________ Dan Weinrib MMC, City Clerk  Resolution No. _2026-______ A Resolution to Declare Various Fire Department Assets & Information Technology Department Assets as Surplus and to Sell, Convey or Otherwise Dispose of the Same in Accordance with Resolutions and Ordinances Pertaining to Surplus Property WHEREAS, the Fire Department has determined that the following items, as enumerated in Exhibit 1, are no longer needed; and WHEREAS, the Information Technology Department has determined that the following items, as enumerated in Exhibit 2, are no longer needed; and WHEREAS, these items are no longer of value to the City THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Trussville, Alabama while in regular session as follows: Section 1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to declare the aforementioned as surplus; and Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to sell, convey, or otherwise dispose of the same in accordance with resolutions and ordinances relating to surplus property, thus removing them from the City’s inventory. ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS THE 27TH OF JANUARY 2026 ________________________________________ Brian Jackson, Council President Pro Tem _______________________________________ Ben Short, Mayor City of Trussville Attest:____________________________ Dan Weinrib, City Clerk CERTIFICATION OF CITY CLERK STATE OF ALABAMA ) JEFFERSON COUNTY ) I, Dan Weinrib, City Clerk of the City of Trussville, Alabama, do hereby certify that the above and forgoing is a true and correct copy of the Resolution duly and legally adopted by the City Council of the City of Trussville, Alabama on the 27th day of January, 2026, while in regular session on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, and the same appears of record in the minute book of said date of said City. Witness my hand and seal of office this 28th day of January 2026 ___________________________________ Dan Weinrib MMC, City Clerk  Exhibit 1 Year/Make/Model VIN 1994 American General Humvee 152749 1994 American General Humvee 152566 2005 Pace Enclosed Trailer 4FPFB12145G097213 Mustang Skid Steer Assorted Commercial Grade Appliances Humvee Engine x4 Humvee tops – Multiple Humvee Hood x4 Humvee Doors – Multiple Humvee Passenger Insert Fuel Tanker Trailer Military Jeep with Trailer All FD vehicles at Will Pond Location Exhibit 2 84 Apple iPhones Models 8 11 12 13 & 13 Pro Max 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro & 14 Pro Max 15, 15 Pro Max 16, 16 Pro & 16 Pro Max SE 20 XR 1 Google Models Pixel 8 12 Samsungs Models S8P S10 S21 22U, S22 & S22U S23 S24U S25U ZFLIP  Resolution No. _2026-_______ A Resolution Establishing Term Limits & Reappointment Procedures for Members of City Boards & Committees WHEREAS, the City of Trussville recognizes the valuable service and commitment provided by citizens who volunteer to serve on its boards, commissions, and committees; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to encourage broad civic participation, promote diverse perspectives, and ensure opportunities for new citizen engagement in local governance; and WHEREAS, the City Council seeks to establish clear, consistent, and transparent guidelines governing appointment, reappointment, and term limits for City-appointed boards and committees, while recognizing that certain boards operate with varying degrees of autonomy NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Trussville, Alabama, as follows: Section 1. Applicability This Resolution shall apply to all boards, committees, and commissions whose members are appointed by the Trussville City Council, unless otherwise governed by state law, municipal ordinance, or intergovernmental agreement. Section 2. Board Classification and Definitions 2.1 Autonomous Boards For purposes of this Resolution, Autonomous Boards shall include boards that exercise independent or quasi-independent authority, including but not limited to: • Trussville City Schools Board of Education • Planning & Zoning Board • Industrial Development Authority • Downtown Redevelopment Authority • Library Board • Any additional boards designated as autonomous by action of the City Council 2.2 City-Direct Boards City-Direct Boards shall include advisory boards, committees, and commissions whose actions remain under direct City operational control, including but not limited to beautification, cemetery, veterans, and similar committees. Section 3. Terms of Service Members shall serve for the term length prescribed by the ordinance or resolution establishing each respective board or committee. At the conclusion of each term, all appointments shall be subject to review and approval by the City Council. Section 4. Term Limits and Reappointment — City-Direct Boards 4.1 Standard Term Limits Except as otherwise provided herein, members of City-Direct Boards may serve up to three (3) consecutive terms on the same board or committee. Section 5. Term Limits and Reappointment — Autonomous Boards 5.1 Standard Term Limit Members of Autonomous Boards may serve no more than two (2) consecutive terms on the same board. 5.2 Reappointment Process A member who has served one full term on an Autonomous Board may be reappointed to a second consecutive term without the requirement of an interview, provided the member has served satisfactorily. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City Council may, by majority vote, require an interview prior to any reappointment. 5.3 Waiver of Term Limits The City Council may grant a one-time waiver of the consecutive term limit for Board members by majority vote when deemed to be in the best interest of the City, including but not limited to the following circumstances: • A shortage of qualified applicants; • The need to retain specialized or institutional expertise; or • Other unique or exceptional circumstances. Any waiver granted under this subsection shall be documented in the official meeting minutes. Section 6. Eligibility for Service on Other Boards Nothing in this Resolution shall prohibit any individual who has completed service on one board, committee, or commission from applying for and being appointed to a different City board, committee, or commission. Section 7. Partial Terms and Vacancies In the event an appointment is made to fill a vacancy created by resignation, removal, or death of a sitting member: • If more than one-half (½) of the unexpired term remains at the time of appointment, the service shall be counted as one full term for purposes of this Resolution. • If one-half (½) or less of the unexpired term remains, the service shall not be counted as a full term, and the individual shall remain eligible for appointment to a full first term. Section 8. Implementation and Effective Date This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption and shall apply to all appointments made after that date. All individuals serving on any City board or committee as of the effective date of this Resolution shall be deemed to be serving their first term under this policy, regardless of prior service. Such members shall be eligible for one additional reappointment at the conclusion of their existing term, subject to City Council review and approval.  ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS THE 10TH OF FEBRUARY 2026 ________________________________________ Jaime Melton Anderson, Council President _______________________________________ Ben Short, Mayor City of Trussville Attest:____________________________ Dan Weinrib, City Clerk CERTIFICATION OF CITY CLERK STATE OF ALABAMA ) JEFFERSON COUNTY ) I, Dan Weinrib, City Clerk of the City of Trussville, Alabama, do hereby certify that the above and forgoing is a true and correct copy of the Resolution duly and legally adopted by the City Council of the City of Trussville, Alabama on the 10th day of February, 2026, while in regular session on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, and the same appears of record in the minute book of said date of said City. Witness my hand and seal of office this 11th day of February 2026 ___________________________________ Dan Weinrib MMC, City Clerk  Resolution No. _2026-_______ A Resolution Establishing a Policy & Procedure for the Appointment of Members to the Trussville City Board of Education WHEREAS, the Trussville City Council appoints members to the Trussville City Board of Education pursuant to Alabama law; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to promote transparency, fairness, consistency, and public confidence in the appointment process; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that a structured, merit-based selection process with public interviews and council oversight serves the best interests of the City and its school system; and WHEREAS, the City has developed a School Board Appointment Policy and Interview Procedure outlining a standardized process for announcing vacancies, receiving applications, evaluating candidates, conducting public interviews, and making appointments NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Trussville, Alabama, as follows: Section 1. Adoption of Policy That the School Board Appointment Policy and Interview Procedure, including the Candidate Evaluation Scoring Matrix attached thereto as Appendix A, is hereby adopted and approved as the official policy of the City of Trussville governing appointments to the Trussville City Board of Education. Section 2. Application and Evaluation Process That vacancies shall be publicly announced, applications received through the City’s official application portal, and candidates evaluated and scored by members of the City Council in accordance with the adopted policy. Section 3. Public Interview Requirement That finalists identified through the evaluation process shall be interviewed during a public Committee of the Whole meeting using uniform questions, in compliance with the Alabama Open Meetings Act. Section 4. Council Appointment That appointments to the Trussville City Board of Education shall be made by majority vote of the City Council at a separate council meeting following public interviews and deliberation. Section 5. Term Limits That members of the Trussville City Board of Education shall be subject to term limits as established in Resolution No. 2026-____ or any successor resolution adopted by the City Council. Section 6. Administration That the Human Resources Department is authorized to administer the application process, compile evaluation scores, and provide administrative support as outlined in the adopted policy. Section 7. Effective Date That this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.  ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS THE 10TH OF FEBRUARY 2026 ________________________________________ Jaime Melton Anderson, Council President _______________________________________ Ben Short, Mayor City of Trussville Attest:____________________________ Dan Weinrib, City Clerk CERTIFICATION OF CITY CLERK STATE OF ALABAMA ) JEFFERSON COUNTY ) I, Dan Weinrib, City Clerk of the City of Trussville, Alabama, do hereby certify that the above and forgoing is a true and correct copy of the Resolution duly and legally adopted by the City Council of the City of Trussville, Alabama on the 10th day of February, 2026, while in regular session on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, and the same appears of record in the minute book of said date of said City. Witness my hand and seal of office this 11th day of February 2026 ___________________________________ Dan Weinrib MMC, City Clerk Appendix A – Candidate Evaluation Scoring Matrix Trussville City Board of Education Candidate Evaluation Scoring Matrix Candidate Name: ___________________________ Evaluator Name: ___________________________ Weight Score Weighted Category Description (%) (1–5) Score Education, training, professional Professional & achievements, and relevant work 25% Educational Background experience Civic engagement, leadership roles, Community Involvement volunteer service, and commitment to 20% & Leadership the Trussville community Familiarity with Understanding of K–12 education Education & Student systems, policies, and student-related 15% Issues needs Demonstrated dedication to the Commitment to success, mission, and long-term goals 15% Trussville City Schools of Trussville City Schools Contribution of unique professional Diversity of Professional perspectives that broaden board 15% Experience representation Ability to work collaboratively, Communication & communicate effectively, and 10% Interpersonal Skills demonstrate sound judgment Total 100% 0.00 CITY OF TRUSSVILLE, ALABAMA SCHOOL BOARD APPOINTMENT POLICY AND INTERVIEW PROCEDURE Purpose The purpose of this policy is to promote transparency, fairness, and public confidence in the appointment of members to the Trussville City Board of Education through a structured, merit- based selection process that includes public interviews and City Council oversight. Note to applicants: your application is subject to public records law and your name/application may be released if a valid FOIA request is made for the information. 1. Announcement and Application Period The City shall announce the availability of any anticipated vacancy on the Trussville City Board of Education no later than three (3) months prior to the expected appointment date, when practicable. All interested applicants shall be required to submit an application online through the City’s official application portal at: https://trussville.org/board-application/. Upon submission, applications shall be immediately made available to the members of the Trussville City Council for review. Applicants shall submit, at a minimum, a résumé, cover letter, and written statement of interest outlining qualifications and reasons for seeking appointment. Applications will remain open for a minimum of thirty days and shall be administratively processed by the Human Resources Department. 2. Evaluation and Scoring Process Each City Council member shall independently review, and score all submitted applications using the Candidate Evaluation Scoring Matrix attached as Appendix A. Applicants shall be scored on a scale of one (1) to five (5), with scores weighted according to the assigned percentages. Human Resources shall compile and calculate composite scores to identify finalists. 3. Public Interview Process A Committee of the Whole meeting shall be scheduled to conduct public interviews of all finalists using uniform questions. Interviews shall be conducted in an open meeting and observed by the public. 4. Council Deliberation and Appointment The City Council shall deliberate and then hold a vote at a separate council meeting. The candidate receiving a majority vote shall be appointed. Tie votes shall be resolved through additional discussion and a subsequent vote. 5. Effective Date This policy shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the Trussville City Council. 5. Term Limits Members of the Board of Education will be subject to term limits outlined in Resolution #2026- ####  Resolution No. _2026-______ A Resolution to Engage the Services of a Project Manager & General Contractor for the Public Works Project in the Sports Complex Per Resolution No. 2026-11; & Appropriate Funds WHEREAS, the City of Trussville, Alabama (the “City”) declared a public safety emergency in the Sports Complex when the City Council enacted Resolution No. 2026-11; and WHEREAS, the City quickly obtained at least three quotes for construction services (Exhibit 1) NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Trussville Alabama, as follows: Section 1. That the City engages Milan & Company LLC in a professional services agreement to serve as project manager, for an amount not to exceed $30,000 Section 2. That the City selects Central Alabama Asphalt & Construction Co. LLC, having submitted a quote deemed as the lowest & most responsible, as the general contractor for the public works project addressing the public safety emergency, for an amount not to exceed $311,266; of that amount, the City shall appropriate $161,266 for the project. All expenditures related to this public works project shall be payable out of the 01 General Fund Section 3. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign a contract with Central Alabama Asphalt & Construction Co. LLC ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS THE 10TH OF FEBRUARY 2026 ________________________________________ Jaime Melton Anderson, Council President _______________________________________ Ben Short, Mayor City of Trussville Attest:____________________________ Dan Weinrib, City Clerk CERTIFICATION OF CITY CLERK STATE OF ALABAMA ) JEFFERSON COUNTY ) I, Dan Weinrib, City Clerk of the City of Trussville, Alabama, do hereby certify that the above and forgoing is a true and correct copy of the Resolution duly and legally adopted by the City Council of the City of Trussville, Alabama on the 10th day of February, 2026, while in regular session on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, and the same appears of record in the minute book of said date of said City. Witness my hand and seal of office this 11th day of February 2026 ___________________________________ Dan Weinrib MMC, City Clerk