CITY HALL 9615 Old Hwy. 43 P.O. Box 490 Creola, AL 36525-0490  MAYOR'S OFFICE Phone 251-675-8142 Fax 251-930-1877  OUR CITY OF CREOLA Since 1978  MAYOR Donald, Nelson CITYCLERK Many Brown  CITY COUNCIL Kendall Hadaway Cody Chambless WVendy Lynch Harold Parmer Mark Howell MAGISTRATES Linda Hoiles Christie Bryant  Minutes of the City of Creola Council Meeting Thursday, December 8, 2022 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 pm. Present at the meeting were Kendal Hadaway, Harold Parmer, Mark Howell, Mayor Nelson, and Christie Bryant filled in for City Items that were discussed were. ABC Board approval letters, Laptop for business license, Avenue contracts, one -time pay raise, burn ordinance and, human trafficking proclamation, meeting was The regular council meeting was called to order by Mayor Nelson at 6:00 p.m. We were led in prayer by Mr. Bill Chambers. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Nelson. Roll call was taken by Christie Bryant (filled in for Marcy). Present at the meeting was Mayor Nelson, Kendal Hadaway, Harold Parmer, Mark Howell, and Christie Bryant, filling in for Also present was the City Attorney, Danny Mims, Police Chief Frank Hammond, Fire Chief Charlie Moye, Owners of Creola Mart, and Mr. Pritchett. Council members Cody Chambless and  Clerk.  adjourned at 5:50 p.m.  Marcy Brown.  Wendy Lynch were absent Item #5 -Approval of the Minutes-  The minutes of the November 10, 2022, meeting was reviewed. A motion was made by Mr. Hadaway to accept the minutes ofl November 10, 2022, as written. The motion was seconded by  Mr. Parmer. All in favor and the motion was carried.  Item #6- Financials/Bill List-    The bills were discussed. Mr. Hadaway made a motion to accept the bill list for December 8,2022 as presented. Mr. Howell 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. Howell made a motion to accept the financials as presented. Mr. Parmer seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion was  carried.  Item #7- Departmental Reports -  Police Dept.- Chief states that he would like some other temporary release paperwork covering the department when a prisoner goes to the hospital, walks out and does not return to the jail. Attorney Mims states that he will talk to the judge and get an answer. Cars are still breaking down. Mayor states that the new cars should be in by February. Mayor states the chief went to Fire Dept. - Chief Moye states that the fire department has selected officers for 2023 for council approval. Charlie Moye- Chief, Kendal Hadaway- Assistant Chief, Josh Pickering- Mr. Parmer made a motion to approve the 2023 fire department officer, Mr. Howell seconded the  taser school and is qualified to be a taser instructor.  captain and Tanner Presnall- Captain.  motion. All in favor and the motion was carried. Fire department business meeting December 2, 2022.  ChiefN Moye states that they have 2 more volunteer members in the department.  Park Dept. - Mayor states that they are getting ready to run the power lines underground at the  pavilion.  Mayor received 2 bids for the batting cagel dugout. Eagle Construction bid $9,200.50.  Whitton Construction first bid $9,900.00, and second bid is $8,500.00.  Mr. Hadaway made a motion to approve Whitton Construction bid of $8,500.00 add the wire mesh for a total of $9,100.00, Mr. Howell seconded the motion, 4 in favor, none opposed,  motion carried.  SAIL Center Dept - Mr. Howell will talk tol Freida about the carpet cleaning.  Zoning Board - Mr. Chambers states that they are still working on zoning ordinance and asked the council to come and help finish it SO it can be presented to the council for approval. Mr.  Chambers stated that the grant will be ok as long as they are working oni it.  Public Works Department t-No report given  Item #8-New Business-  2    a. ABC Board Approval letters for Creola Food Mart retail beer and table wine (off Mr. Hadaway made a motion to approve the Creola Mart beer and table wine off premises license, Mr. Parmer seconded the motion. 4 in favor, none opposed. the motion ABC Board Approval letter for Royal Liquor- lounge retail liquor(package) Mr. Parmer made a motion to approve the Lounge retail liquor- class II (package) Mr. Howell seconded the motion. All in favor, none opposed. the motion was carried.  premises only) was carried.  b. Laptop for City Hall for business license  Mr. Parmer made a motion to approve a laptop, not to exceed $800.00, Mr. Hadaway seconded the motion. All in favor, none opposed, and the motion was carried.  c.Avenue Cigarette Contract  Mr. Howell made a motion to approve the cigarette contract, Mr. Hadaway seconded the  motion. All in favor, none opposed, and the motion was carried.  d. Avenue Rental Home Agreement  Mr. Parmer made a motion to approve the avenue rental home agreement. Mr. Hadaway seconded the motion. All in favor, none opposed, and the motion was carried.  e. AED training, fire department ChiefM Moye will get with. Jeff on the training  f.Gazebo Update  Power is the next step, and the council needs to be thinking about where to place sidewalks,  fountain, lights, and monument. g. One-Time pay raise  Mr. Howell made a motion for $130.00 to cover the taxes for a one-time pay raise, Mr. Hadaway seconded the motion as long as the employees were getting $100.00 to take home.  All in favor and the motion was carried.  h.A ATV Ordinance  Attorney Mims states that the difference between the ordinances is that motorized 2 wheels that do not have a tag are included, and farm equipment that is being used for farming  purposes has been exempt. The council decided to table to next meeting.  I. Burn Ordinance and Fire Charter  ChiefMoye and mayor state that something needs to be done with the fire charter. The Chief will talk to Attorney Mims about the burn ordinance and have something for a  future meeting.  j.J Human Trafficking Proclamation  3    Mr. Howell made a motion to adopt the Human trafficking proclamation, Mr. Parmer seconded the motion. All in favor, none opposed, and the motion was carried. k. Mr. Pritchett located at 284 Dead Lake Rd, asked the council about putting culverts down ai few months before. Mayor asked ift the council approve it. Mr. Pritchett stated that he thought they did. Mayor asked to check past minutes to see ifthis had been approved. Mr. Pritchett wanted to know how much sod would have to be put down around his new house before the city would issue his certified occupancy certificate? Mayor asked Mr. Chambers to speak with him and look at the planning zoning book after the meeting. December 22 meeting-. Mr. Hadaway made a motion to cancel the December 22 meeting, Mr. Howell seconded the motion. All in favor, none opposed. motion carried. m. Intersection at Lister Dairy and Old Hwy 43 needs some improvement. Mayor states  he will talk to. Jason Shaw and see what they can do.  Item #9 Mayor comments everyone involved.  Mayor stated that Friday, Dec 2, the city had a Grinch Party, it was a great turn out and thanked  Mayor states that Raceway is planning on paving the road next week. Mayor states that AMIC insurance will be due around January. and the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.  Mr. Howell made ai motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Parmer seconded the motion. All in favor  Dar N Don Nelson Mayor Brown Marcy City Clerk  aao