CITY HALL 96150 Old Hwy. 43 P.O. Box 490 Creola, AL 36525-0490  MAYOR'S OFFICE Phone 251-675-8142 Fax 251-930-1877  UE CITY OF CREOLA Since 1978  MAYOR Donald Nelson CITYCLERK Mary Brown  CITY COUNCIL Kendal! Hadaway Cody Chambless Wenby Lyneb Harold Parmer Maré Howell MAGISTRATES Linda Hoiles Christie Bryant  Minutes of the City of Creola Council Meeting Thursday, October 12, 2023 Creola City Hall Meeting 6:00 P.M.  The Council 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 Items that were discussed were the GOMESA Grant, Holiday Schedule Approval, Park Paving, ATRIP, New Member CVF Dept, Street paving bids, Health Insurance, Gazebo lights, and the Mayor attend Municipal Institute Training. The meeting was adjourned at 6:00pm p.m.  Hadaway, Harold Parmer, Wendy Lynch, and Mayor Nelson.  The regular council meeting was called to order by Mayor Nelson at 6:00 p.m. We were led in prayer by Mayor Don Nelson. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Nelson. Roll call was taken by City Clerk Marcy Brown. Present at the meeting was Mayor Nelson, Kendal Hadaway, Harold Parmer, and Wendy Lynch. Mark Howell and Cody Chambless were  absent. City Attorney Danny Mims was also present. Item #5 -Approval of the Minutes-  The minutes of the September 28, 2023, meeting was reviewed. A motion was made by Mr. Parmer to accept the minutes of September 28, 2023; the motion was seconded by Mr. Hadaway.  All in favor and the motion was carried. Item #6- Fimanclals/BIILIst  The bills were discussed. Mrs. Lynch made a motion to accept the bill list for September 28, 2023, as presented. Mr. Hadaway seconded the motion. All ini 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 October 12, 2023. Mr. Parmer seconded the motion. All in favor and  the motion was carried.  Item #7- - Departmental Reports -  Police Dept.- Sg. McConico reported that we are still down two (2) full time police officers and are using the part time help to fill in the gaps. Officer Wickell had an accident and totaled the Fire Dept. -Asst. Chief Stanley presented the three names and they had voted into the CVF Dept. Mr. Hadaway made ai motion to accept Scott Jordan, Breanna Phillips, and McKenzie Purl as the newest members of the CVF Dept. Mrs. Lynch seconded the motion. All in favor and the Asst. Chief Stanley is going to school for training to be able to perform inspections in Creola for thel health department. Tower 10 needs some repair work done for a cost of $1800. Mr. Parmer made a motion to pay for the $1800 necessary to repair the cylinders in the steering for" Tower truck 10. Mr. Hadaway seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion was carried. Park Dept. - The park lights will bei installed within the next two to three weeks.  2018 Ford Explorer.  motion was carried.  SAIL Center Dept - No business  Building Inspector - Mr. Moss said there was nothing to report.  Zoning Board. Mr. Moss stated that the Zoning Board meeting had been moved to November 14, 2023, and they would also be receiving the new Zoning Ordinance as soon as Nicole Taylor Public Works Department - Mr. Sellberg, filling in for Mr. Wayne Miller, stated that they are  had it printed.  still filling potholes, picking up trash, and keeping the grass cut.  Item #8-New Business-  a. Health Insurance - Effective January 1, 2024, the Local Government Health Insurance (BCBS) will be increasing 3.5%, Mr. Hadaway made a motion to continue paying the health insurance rate at an 85/15%. The city will pay 85% of the cost. Mrs. Lynch b. 2023-2024 Holiday Schedule - Mr. Parmer made a motion to accept the new: 2023-2024 Holiday Schedule for the Mobile Personnel Board. Mrs. Lynch seconded the motion.  seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion was carried.  All in favor and the motion was carried.  2    Park Entrance Paving - After opening the bids for the paving of the park entrance and Hall Road, Mrs. Lynch made a motion to approve JMT to pave the two (2) entrances to d. Cancel Council Meeting - Since the 11/23/23 council meeting will be on Thanksgiving Day; Mr. Parmer made a motion to cancel the meeting and just have the one on 11/09/2023 Mrs. Lynch seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion was carried. e. CMO Training for Mayor = Mr. Parmer made a motion to send Mayor Nelson to the Municipal Institution Training in Orange Beach. Mrs. Lynch seconded the motion. All : SARPC Bill - Mr. Hadaway made a motion to approve the SARPC bill for the annual dues/fees 2023-2024 FY in the amount of $3,575.00. Mr. Parmer seconded the motion.  the park at cost of $47,634.00.  in favor and the motion was carried. All in favor and the motion was carried.  Item #9 Mayor comments  Mayor Nelson stated that he would be talking to Chief Stringer about Mr. Ray wanting to be a part of the reserve officers' program. The Community Day would be held at 9:00 a.m. on  November 4, 2023.  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 7:02 p.m.  Og N Don Nelson Mayor  Marcy Brown City Clerk  pa  3