CITY HALL 9615 Old Hwy. 43 P.O.1 Box 490 Creola, AL 36525-0490  MAYOR'S OFFICE Phone 251-675-8142 Fax 251-930-1877  Ur CITY OF CREOLA Since 1978  MAYOR Donald Nelson CITYCLERK Many Brown  CITYCOUNCIL Kendall Hadaway Cody Chambless Wendy Lynch Harold Parmer Mark Howel! MAGISTRATES Lindal Hoiles Christie Bryant  Minutes of the City of Creola Council Meeting Thursday, November 15, 2023 Creola City Hall Meeting 6:00 P.M.  The Counçil of the City of Creola, Alabama, met in the Creola City Hall at 5:30 p.m. A workshop was held before the Council Meeting, at 5:30 p.m. Present at the meeting were Kendal  Hadaway, Harold Parmer, Wendy Lynch, Mark Howell, and Mayor Nelson.  Items that were discussed were the following items:  a. Full Time Position for Street Department b. Fire truck offer Snow machine/blowups d. Hall Road paving - LeMoyne Community day Police Car  Soccer field light project underway. In the future, the council may want to  consider naming the soccer fields..... Holt Field. Idea  h. ATRIP Grant Submitted  The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.  The regular council meeting was called to order by Mayor Don Nelson at 6:00 p.m. We were led inj prayer by Mayor Nelson. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Nelson. Roll call was taken by City Clerk Marcy Brown. Present at the meeting was Kendal Hadaway, Harold Parmer, Wendy Lynch, Mark Howell, and Mayor Nelson. Cody Chambless was absent.  City Attorney Danny Mims was present.    Item #5 -Approval of the Minutes -  The minutes oft the October 26, 2023, meeting was reviewed. A motion was made by Mr. Howell to accept the minutes of October 26, 2023; the motion was seconded by Mr. Hadaway. All in The minutes of the November 2, 2023, meeting was reviewed. A motion was made by Mr. Parmer to accept the minutes ofNovember 2, 2023; the motion was seconded by Mrs. Lynch. All  favor and the motion was carried.  ini favor and the motion was carried. Item #6- Financials/Bill List-  The bills were discussed. Mr. Howell made a motion to accept the bill list for November 9, 2023, as presented. Mrs. Lynch seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion was carried. The financials were discussed. If anyone would like to see the reports, they are welcome to stop by the city hall. Bank balances were presented. Mr. Hadaway made a motion to accept the financials as presented for November 9, 2023, Mr. Howell seconded the motion. All in favor and  the motion was carried.  Item #7-1 Departmental Reports =  Police Dept.- Applications were received for the jailer/dispatcher II position and interviews have Fire Dept. Chief Moye stated that he would be retiring as chief effective January 1, 2024, and Mr. Howell made a motion to repair Engine #2 at a cost of about $3,300. Mr. Hadaway Mr. Hadaway made a motion to repair the Tower Truck at a cost of $1,200. Howell seconded Mr. Parmer made a motion to approve the ham and/or turkey for the annual business meeting. Mr. Hadaway made a motion to approve the purchase of an ice machine to be shared by the fire department and street department. Mr. Howell seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion  been scheduled.  Russell Stanley will be the new chief.  seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion was carried. the motion. All in favor and the motion was carried.  Mr. Hadaway seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion was carried.  was carried.  Park Dept. - The light poles have been delivered and installation as begun.  SAIL Center Dept - No report given.  2    Building Inspector -Noi report presented.  Zoning Board. Met and will be approving Jack's restaurant soon.  Public Works Department - Mr. Sellberg stated that they are still filling potholes and will be going back to the cold mix at Creola Ace Hardware to fill the holes since they are not satisfied with the new patch mix they tried. Mayor stated that they are looking for another full-time position for the street department since Mr. Wayne will not be returning due to health reasons. North Sheffield has some trees on the power lines that need to be removed. Dewey and McGriff provided a quote for the tractor repair. Mr. Sellberg stated that he needs a truck for the  department.  Item #8-New Business-  a. Fire Truck Offers - Mr. Howell made a motion to approve the two (2) fire trucks Engine #1 and Engine #3 offer of $8,000 contingent upon city attorney approval. Mr. b. Snow Machine Blowers Mrs. Lynch made a motion to purchase two (2) snow blowers for the Christmas party being held on December 1, 2023. The cost is $229 each and includes the liquid snow. Mr. Parmer seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion Face Painting - Mrs. Lunch made a motion to hire Ms. Heather Inabnett to do the face painting at the annual Christmas party. Mr. Hadaway seconded the motion. All in favor d. Hot Dogs for Party - Mrs. Lynch made a motion to purchase 200 hot dogs for the Christmas party. Mr. Howell seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion was e. Rename Soccer Field - Mr. Howell made a motion to rename the city ballpark after Major Holt. Mr. Parmer seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion was carried. B Zoning Board Appointment - Mr. Parmer made a motion to appoint Mr. Mark Howell to a vacant spot on the Zoning Board. Mrs. Lynch seconded the motion. All in favor Street Paving = Mr. Howell made a motion to pave Hall Road and Lyons Road (1 1/2") ift the cost is under $70,000 by JMT Paving. Mr. Parmer seconded the motion. All in h. Tractor Tire - Mr. Howell made a motion to purchase a tire for the street department tractor. Mr. Parmer seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion was carried.  Parmer seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion was carried.  was carried.  and the motion carried.  carried.  and the motion was carried. favor and the motion was carried.  Item #9 Mayor comments we rent annually from her.  Mayor Nelson stated that he would be talking to Mrs. Brown regarding purchasing the land that  3    Mr. Parmer made a motion to adjourn. Mrs. Lynch seconded the motion. All in favor and the  motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:31 p.m.  D N  Don Nelson Mayor Brown Marcy City Clerk  MRon  4