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  COUN CITY OF CREOLA Since 1978  MAYOR Donald Nelson CITYCLERK Margy Brown  CITY COUNCIL Kendall Hadaway Cody Chambless Wendy Lynch Harold Parmer Maré Howell MAGISTRATES Lindal Hoiles Christie Bryant  Minutes of the City of Creola Council Meeting Thursday, February 10, 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 public hearing was held before the Council Meeting at 5:30 pm. for the purpose of rezoning the Kennedy property. Mr. Kennedy was present along with Mike Cassidy, Gloria Myers, and Bo Myers. Discussion was heard from all parties. Mr. Cassidy expressed his concerns while Gloria and Bo Myers supported the change. Mr. Kennedy stressed he would not be having heavy traffic coming to the shop and any large. job would be done on the job site. Present at the meeting was Mark Howell, Kendal Hadaway, Wendy Lynch, Cody Chambless, Harold Parmer, and Mayor The regular council meeting was called to order by Mayor Don Nelson at 6:00 p.m. We were led inj prayer by Mr. Carl Walker. 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, Wendy Lynch, Cody Chambless, Mark Howell, and Harold Parmer. Council Members were absent. Also present  Nelson. The meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.  was City Attorney, Daniel Mims. Item #5 -Approval of the Minutes -  Approval of the Minutes - The minutes of the January 27, 2022, regular meeting minutes were reviewed. A motion was made by Mr. Chambless to accept the minutes, as written. The motion  was seconded by Mr. Parmer. All in favor and the motion was carried.  Appointment to the Board of Adjustment- -  Mayor Nelson stated that he had appointed James Brown to the Zoning Board after Mike Gunter stepped down. This left a vacancy on the Board of Adjustments which needed to be filled. After    speaking to Mr. Bo Myers, Mr. Hadaway made a motion to add Mr. Myers to the Board of Adjustments. Mr. Howell seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion was carried. Mr. Hadaway made a motion for immediate consideration and suspension of the rules to change Roll Call: Mr. Hadaway Yes, Mr. Chambless - Yes, Mrs. Lynch - Yes, Mr. Parmer - Yes, Mr. Mr. Hadaway made a motion to approve the change of the zoning oft the Kennedy property from Roll Call: Mr. Hadaway - Yes, Mr. Chambless Yes, Mrs. Lynch - Yes, Mr. Parmer- - Yes, Mr.  the zoning from and R1 to M2.  Howell - Yes, Mayor Nelson - Yes. Motion was approved. aR1 to al M2. Mr. Chambless seconded the motion. Howell - Yes, Mayor Nelson - Yes. Motion was approved.  Item #6- Financials/Bill List-  Mayor Nelson presented a colored graph showing a graph on how the income VS. expenses were Mayor Nelson gave an update on the finances and bank balances. Mr. Chambless made a motion to approve the financials as presented. Mr. Parmer seconded the motion. All in favor and the Mr. Howell made a motion to approve the bill list dated 2/10/2022 as presented. Mrs. Lynch  for the past year. The state oft the city is going very well.  motion was carried.  seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion was carried.  Item #7-1 Departmental Reports-  Police Dept. - Mr. Parmer made a motion to send Officer Stubs to chief school with Chief Hamond. Mr. Howell seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion was carried. ChiefHammond requested approval for nonreflective decals for the Tahoe. Mr. Chambless made ai motion to approve the purchase of nonreflective decals for the Tahoe at a cost of $485. Mr. Sail Center - Mrs. Lynch stated that there would be a bunny brunch April 2, 2022 and asked Mr. Chambless made a motion to allow Terry Foster to use the SAIL Center for a Hunters Education class On April 9, 2022. Mr. Hadaway seconded the motion. All in favor and the Park Dept. - The new playground equipment will arrive February 11, 2022, with the  Hadaway seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion was carried. Chief Hammond to tape off as section of the park for the Easter Egg Hunt.  motion was carried.  installation to being in 4-6 weeks.  2    Mr. Howell discussed the gazebo needed for the Veterans Memorial Park and wanted their input on size and ideas for the park. Discussion was also made on type of floor for the gazebo and Fire Dept. - Hose testing will be done February 11, 2022. The medical supplies that were approved during the last meeting have been ordered. The Alabama Fire College is being talked to about starting a fire class with other departments. Chief Moye is still looking for a good used fire truck. Chief! Moye also wanted to recognize Mr. Hadaway for saving the city money by repairing Public Works Department - James Bukette Road was paved 02/10/22. The street department will be receiving a truck for their use and the second truck will be the building inspectors. These  wood versus vinyl.  an electronic issue on the firetruck.  were gave to the city by the Mobile County Commission. Building Inspection Department- No report given  Zoning Board - No report given Item #8 - New Business-  a. American Recovery Act Wish List - Mayor asked the council to get together with ideas b. Jailer/Dispatchers Salary - After discussing the pay rates of the dispatchers, Mr. Parmer made a motion to move the dispatchers under the Public Safety Plan. Mrs. Lynch . Clerical Assistant - Mr. Howell made a motion to open the Jailor dispatcher II position. d. APCO Engineer = The engineer is out of town but will get with Mayor Nelson about the e. Ball Park Lights Estimates - Estimates have been received from 2 companies and will f. Bids Roof Repair - After the quotes were reviewed, Mr. Chambless made a motion to award the job of replacing the roof of the fire department with a metal roof at the cost of $18,800 to Thomas Roofing. Mr. Howell seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion  on how to spend the ARPA money.  seconded the motion. All in motion and the motion was carried. Mr. Parmer seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion was carried.  line needed for the Veterans Memorial when she returns.  bes sent to. AMIC Insurance.  was carried.  The quotes were as follows:  Cooner Construction and Roofing - 17,175 shingles Robert Command - $15,000 shingles, $22,500 metal Thomas Roofing $13,000 shingles, $18,800 metal  g. Magistrate School Mr. Howell made a motion to send Linda Hoiles and Christie Bryant to magistrate school at a cost of $195 each. Mr. Parmer seconded the motion. All in  favor and the motion was carried.  3    Mr. Howell made a motion to send the court judge and prosecutor to their yearly training classes. M. Parmer seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion was carried. h. Garbage Ordinance - Mr. Howell made a motion to approve Ordinance 2022-001 on the Garbage Collection Ordinance. Mr. Parmer seconded the motion. All in favor and Summer Internship Program = After discussing the wages for the interns for summer, Mr. Parmer made a motion to pay the office help $9.00 per hour and the 2 Public Works dept. $10.00 per hour, since they would be outside. Mr. Chambless seconded the motion.  the motion was carried.  All in favor and the motion was carried.  Item #9- - Mayors Comments  Mayor stated that he had one estimate for the damage done to the light poles at the park and would be gathering additional bids for the repairs. Gulf Electric would be sending in a second  estimate.  Mayor reminded the council that their Statement of Economic Interest is due.  Mr. Chambless made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mrs. Lynch seconded the motion. The  meeting was adjourned at 7:59 p.m. Nm N  Don Nelson Mayor mans Marcy Brown City Clerk    63