STATE OF ALABAMA
ST. CLAIR COUNTY
The City Council of the City of Pell City met in a special called session at the City Hall at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2014. Present were Council President James McGowan, Councilmembers Jay Jenkins, Sharon Thomas and Terry Templin. Councilmember Dot Wood was absent. Those present constituting a quorum of the council, the following business was transacted:
The invocation was led by Mayor Joe Funderburg.
The pledge to the American flag was led by Paige Myrick.
The City Clerk had roll call for attendance.
On motion of Councilmember Thomas, seconded by Councilmember Templin, the council unanimously approved the payment of bills on file.
On motion of Councilmember Templin, seconded by Councilmember Jenkins, the council unanimously approved the minutes of the regular council meeting held on May 12, 2014.
On motion of Councilmember Thomas, seconded by Councilmember Templin, the council unanimously approved to reimburse the Pell City Chamber of Commerce $5,000.00 for funds spent on improvements to the Chamber building.
On motion of Councilmember Templin, seconded by Councilmember Jenkins, the council unanimously approved the FY2013 audit as presented by Greg Bain.
On motion of Councilmember Thomas, seconded by Councilmember Templin, the council unanimously approved the request from Kirit Patel for a Retail Beer License (Off-Premise Only) and a Retail Table Wine License (Off-Premise Only) for Express Food Mart located at 2018 Cogswell Avenue.
On motion of Councilmember Thomas, seconded by Councilmember Jenkins, the council unanimously approved the annual Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP) report as presented by Joe Dan Harmon.
On motion of Councilmember Thomas, seconded by Councilmember Templin, the council unanimously approved the purchase of a 2014 F-250 truck from the State Bid List for the Utility Department. The cost of the truck is $28,291.00.
On motion of Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Councilmember Thomas, the council unanimously approved the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2014 - 4333
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PELL CITY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ST. CLAIR COUNTY, ALABAMA, REGARDING THE EXTENSION OF VETERANS PARKWAY
WHEREAS, the City of Pell City has experienced significant growth along Veterans Parkway with the construction of Jefferson State Community College – Pell City Center, St. Vincent’s St. Clair Hospital, and the Robert L. Howard State Veterans Home; and,
WHEREAS, the public’s access to the vital public facilities located on Veterans Parkway is severely limited by the existing state of Hazelwood Drive, which currently serves as the main access road to said public facilities; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Pell City and St. Clair County, Alabama, have determined that pursuing the improvement and extension of Veterans Parkway is critical to rehabilitating and improving the transportation infrastructure necessary to provide the public safe and adequate access to the Jefferson State Community College – Pell City Center, St. Vincent’s St. Clair Hospital, the Robert L. Howard State Veterans Home, and additional land designated for future economic development; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is wise, prudent, and in the best interests of the citizens of Pell City to enter into an agreement with St. Clair County to jointly fund the construction of the extension of Veterans Parkway, which project shall improve the health, safety, and access of the public to the improvements located on said parkway.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Pell City, Alabama, as follows:
Section 1. That the above-stated recitals are expressly adopted herein.
Section 2. That the Mayor and City Manager be, and they hereby are, authorized to enter into an agreement in form and substance as attached hereto as Exhibit A, and expressly incorporated herein by reference, with St. Clair County to jointly fund the construction of the extension of Veterans Parkway, which project shall improve the health, safety, and access of the public to the improvements located on said parkway.
On motion of Councilmember Thomas, seconded by Councilmember Templin, the council unanimously approved the contracts with Alabama Power regarding street lights located at US Highway 231/Jeanne Pruett Drive and AL Highway 78/Hardwick Road/Parkway East.
Quotes were received for the resurfacing of two tennis courts as follows: Lower Brothers - $7,100.00; Talbot Tennis - $7,150.00; and Pro Court - $8,900.00. Councilmember Jenkins made a motion to approve the low quote of Lower Brothers in the amount of $7,100.00. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Thomas and unanimously approved by the council.
On motion of Councilmember Templin, seconded by Councilmember Jenkins, the council unanimously approved to purchase a new copier for the Civic Center from Nohab/Garing at a cost of $5,756.00.
On motion of Councilmember Templin, seconded by Councilmember Thomas, the council unanimously approved the Memorandum of Agreement with the SAVE Program.
On motion of Councilmember Templin, seconded by Councilmember Jenkins, the council unanimously approved to table the consideration of quotes for the Library repairs. Only one was received so far. City Manager Draper will try and get more quotes.
Byron Woods presented an updated list on the FY 2013/2014 paving plan. The plan included an additional seven roads that needed to be resurfaced at an estimated cost of $123,000.00. This will leave approximately $70,000.00 in the paving budget. The plan also included a list of five roads where the city is proposing to ask the county to come in and put down a surface treatment. The estimated cost for this work will be about $35,000.00 – 40,000.00. This should leave approximately $30,000.00 for other roads. On motion of Councilmember Thomas, seconded by Councilmember Templin, the council unanimously approved the final FY 2013/2014 paving plan and authorized City Manager Draper to utilize the remaining $30,000.00 to have other streets resurfaced as needed.
On motion of Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Councilmember Thomas, the council unanimously approved the revised agreement with the St. Clair Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) regarding the use of their Firing Range. The revision stipulated that the facility would be used for the official departmental training purposes only. If individual police officers wanted to use the facility, they would have to be a member of the FOP.
On motion of Councilmember Templin, seconded by Councilmember Thomas, the council unanimously approved to table the consideration of the Pay Grade for the Training Officer position in the Fire Department.
On motion of Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Councilmember Templin, the council unanimously approved the updated job descriptions as presented by City Manager Draper. Councilmember Jenkins recommended that as job openings become available, each job description is looked at individually and revised as needed.
On motion of Councilmember Thomas, seconded by Councilmember Jenkins, the council unanimously approved to Suspend the Rules in order to amend the agenda. On roll call vote, those voting aye being: Council President McGowan, Councilmembers Jenkins, Thomas and Templin. Nays: None. Council President McGowan declared the motion approved.
On motion of Councilmember Templin, seconded by Councilmember Jenkins, the council unanimously approved to add the following items to the agenda:
Consider contributing to the purchase of All-Star Uniforms for all sports.
Consider the placement of two street lights in Hillstone Subdivision.
Consider the replacement of pipe in a ditch on Old Wagon Road and 7th Street and obtain a R.O.W. easement across private property.
On motion of Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Councilmember Templin, the council unanimously approved to amend the budget to allow the city to contribute $50.00 toward the purchase of each All-Star Uniform for baseball, softball and soccer. The approximate cost should be $10,000.00.
On motion of Councilmember Thomas, seconded by Councilmember Jenkins, the council unanimously approved the placement of two street lights in Hillstone Subdivision. The lights will be placed on existing poles.
On motion of Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Councilmember Templin, the council unanimously approved to replace approximately 125’ of pipe in a ditch located at Old Wagon Road and 7th Street in Eden and to obtain the necessary R.O.W. across private property. This pipe takes the city’s watershed from Cogswell Avenue and deposits into another ditch. The estimated cost of the pipe is $4,500.00.
On motion of Councilmember Templin, seconded by Councilmember Thomas, the council adjourned subject to the call of the Council President.
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James McGowan
Council President
ATTEST:
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Penny Isbell
City Clerk