CITYHALL 96150 Old Hwy.43 P.O. Box 490 Creola, AL 36525-0490  MAYOR'S OFFICE Phone 251-675-8142 Fax 251-930-1877  CITY OF CREOLA Since 1978  MAYOR Donald Nelson CITY CLERK Mary Brown  CITY COUNCIL Kenda/Hadavgy Cody Chambless Wendy Lyuch Harold. Parmer Mark Howel! MAGISTRATES Linda Hoiles Christie Bryant  Minutes of the City of Creola Council Meeting  Thursday, April 22, 2021 Creola City Hall Meeting 6:00P.M.  There was a Public Hearing held at 5:30 p.m. at the city hall. The meeting was to receive public comment for the rezoning of parcels on the northwest corner of Radcliff Road and Highway 43 from R-1 to B-2. There were no comments from the public. The 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. Carl Walker. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Nelson. Roll call was taken by Marcy Brown. Present at the meeting was Mayor Nelson, Kendal Hadaway, Wendy Lynch, Harold Parmer, Mark Howell, and Marcy Brown, City Clerk. Cody  adjourned at 6:00 p.m.  Chambless was absent. City Attorney Daniel Mims was also present.  Item #5 -Approval of the Minutes-  The minutes of the April 8, 2021 meeting were reviewed. A motion was made by Mr. Parmer to accept the minutes of April 8, 2021. The motion was seconded by Mr. Howell. All in favor and  the motion was carried. Item #6- Financials/BillList-  The financials were discussed. If any 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 and bill list as presented. Mr. Hadaway seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion was  carried.    Item #7- Departmental Reports -  Police Dept.- Chief Hammond went to chief school to obtain the necessary training required of Mrs. Lynch made a motion to purchase shirts for city employees. Mrs. Lynch rescinded her Fire Dept. - Mr. Hadaway made amotion to approve the repairs to the two leaking air brakes releases on Tower 10 and Squad 10 for a price of $360.00. Mr. Parmer seconded the motion. Mr. Hadaway made a motion to fix the power steering on Engine 2 for $809.00 by Matthew Jackson, the same mechanic that fixed the air brakes. Mr. Parmer seconded the motion. All in Mr. Hadaway made a motion to approve the quote of $1652.42 from Sunbelt Fire to fix the water level indicator and the leaking suction valve on Engine 2. Parmer seconded the motion. All in The quote to fix the fuel gauge on Squad 10 that was tabled sO that additional quotes could be The council previously approved the pump tests which were performed. An invoice should  chiefs. Prices are still being gathered on purchasing polo shirts for the PD.  motion.  All in favor and the motion was carried.  favor and the motion was carried.  favor and the motion was carried.  received. arrive soon. Park Dept. - No report  SAIL Center Dept - All is good. Hoping to reopen soon.  Zoning Board - Nothing new to report.  Public Works Department - Working on cutting grass, putting out asphalt, and picking up  trash.  Item #9-New Business-  a. Raceway Rezoning - Mr. Howell made a motion to approve the rezoning of parcels on the northwest corner of Radcliff Road and Highway 43 from R-1 to B-2. Mr. Hadaway Roll Call: Mayor Nelson Yes, Wendy Lynch - Yes, Harold Parmer - Yes, Kendal Hadaway - Yes, Mark Howell - Yes, Cody Chambless Absent. All in favor and the b. Sidewalk Grant - Mr. Howell made a motion to vote on the acceptance of the sidewalk  seconded the motion. motion was carried.  project (to proceed or not). Mr. Hadaway seconded the motion.    Roll Call: Mayor Nelson No, Wendy Lynch - No, Harold Parmer No, Kendal Hadaway -No, Mark Howell No, Cody Chambless Absent. The motion failed. Employee Raise - Mr. Parmer made a motion to give Christie Bryant a 5% raise. Mr. Howell seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion was carried. d. Mobile County Hazard Mitigation Plan Resolution - Mr. Hadaway made a motion to pass Resolution 2021-002 Hazard Mitigation Plan. Mr. Parmer seconded the motion. All Capital Improvement Funds - The City has received its annual check for the Capital Improvement Fund. Mayor Nelson asked for input on suggestions on things that need improvement in the city hall, police department, SAIL Center, and public works department. He asked that all suggestions be brought back at the next scheduled meeting. Sell of Scrap - Mr. Hadaway made a motion to have Mr. Wayne Miller and Chief Hammond to get all scrap items that could be disposed of together and take to the scrap yard to sell and dispose of. Mr. Parmer seconded the motion. All in favor and the BB & T Update = Things are moving ahead nicely, and accounts are close to being h. Direct Deposit - All but one employee has signed up for direct deposit and they will be Mobile MPO Road Resurfacing - Mobile County is getting some funds for resurfacing of roads and we will be looking to see what roads located here in Creola will be best Canon Copier - The copier lease is up, and we can either return the copier at our expense for about $700 or purchase it. We are waiting on a purchase price for the copier. k. Police Department Estimate on Floors - Mrs. Lynch made a motion to have floors stripped, waxed at a cost of $915.00. Mr. Parmer seconded the motion. All in favor and  in favor and the motion was carried.  motion was carried. moved.  turning in their banking information before next check.  qualified.  the motion was carried.  Item #10 Old Business - Repairs to Park Restroom - Estimates are being sought on the cost  to repair the restroom. Item #11 Mayors Comments  Mayor stated that we have talked to the Choctaw Nation to see if they will grant us permission, after the fact, sO that we can get FEMA approval. They are working with us on granting us the permission needed so FEMA will release the funds. Mayor stated that he will be out of town April 26-30 and that Mr. Howell will be in charge during this time. Old Highway 43 patchwork is now complete. Mr. Charley was getting the mayor some pictures Mr. Howell made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Palmer seconded the motion. All in  oftrucks traveling on South Bentley Road.  favor and the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.    Dm Nak  Don Nelson Mayor Marcy Brown City Clerk  Bou