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 CITY OF CREOLA Since 1978 MAYOR Donald Nelson ADMIN.ASST Mary Brown CITYCLERK Brandy. Davis CITYCOUNCIL Kendal Hadaway Cody Chambless Wendy Lynch Harold Parmer Maré Homel! MAGISTRATES Linda Hoiles Christie Bryant Minutes of the City of Creola Council Meeting Thursday, December 10, 2020 Creola SAIL Center Meeting 6:00 P.M. The Council of the City of Creola, Alabama, met in the Creola SAIL Center at 6:00 p.m. A workshop was held before the Council Meeting, from 5:30-6:00pm. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Nelson. We were led inj prayer by John White. The Pledge of Allegiance was led Roll call was taken by Brandy Davis. Present at the meeting was Kendal Hadaway, Cody Chambless, Mayor Nelson, Harold Parmer, Mark Howell, and Marcy Brown, Administrative Assistant. Danny Mims, City Attorney, was also present. Wendy Lynch was absent. Workshop Items- The following items were discussed at the Workshop: Chief Hammond to attend Montgomery class, ordering of ammunition, Police Dept. computers overheating, closing of room at Police Dept., painting shower at Police Dept., use of Fire Dept. building for County, Fire Dept. officers, Eagle Scout project, credit card for City emergencies, Fire Dept., annual business meeting, rescheduling Dec. 24, 2020 Council Meeting, Mayor spending limit without approval SAIL Center printer, damage to Police car, Personnel Board meeting, CDBG project, by Mayor Nelson. and finances. Citizens to address the council- Mr. Fisher asked why Hurricane Zeta debris wasn't being picked up. Mayor Nelson explained the bidding process. Mr. Howell talked about how Waste Management will pick up some small stuff, but not hurricane debris. Mr. Howell states a Waste John Forum addressed the Council asking for a letter ofa approval, to open a bar, before his renter spends money on licenses and inspections. The City Attorney stated that he would need to fill Management rep will be at the next meeting, to discuss ini more detail. out al Business License application before it could be discussed. Item #5-Approval of the Minutes- a. The minutes of the November 19, 2020, meeting was reviewed. A motion was made by Mr. Howell to accept the minutes, as written. The motion was seconded by Mr. Parmer. All in favor and the motion was carried. Item #6- Financials- The financials were discussed during the workshop, held before the council meeting. Mr. Chambless made a motion to accept the financials. Mr. Hadaway seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion was carried. Item #7- Billl List- The bill list was discussed during the workshop, held before the council meeting. Mr. Chambless made a motion to accept the bill list. Mr. Hadaway seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion was carried. Departmental Reports- Police Dept.- Mr. Howell made a motion to approve Chief Hammond, to go to Montgomery classes, to keep his certifications up, on 2152021-2182021. Mr. Parmer Mr. Howell made a motion for the Police Dept. to order 3000 rounds of ammo that will be used for range, duty and training. Mr. Hadaway seconded the motion. All in favor and Mr. Parmer made a motion to approve the purchase of an exhaust fan, to keep the 911 computers from overheating, which will cost around $200.00 and for the Police Department showers to be repainted that will cost roughly $150.00. Mr. Chambless Fire Dept.- Mr. Chambless made the motion to hold the Fire Business Meeting, at the SAIL Center on Dec. 17, 2020. Mr. Howell seconded the motion. All in favor and the Mr. Howell made a motion to approve the newly appointed Fire officers. Mr. Parmer Public Works- Mayor Nelson will hold a meeting with the Public Works dept. on seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion was carried. the motion was carried. seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion was carried. motion was carried. seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion was carried. Monday Dec.11,2020. Item #8-New Business- a. Mayor spending limit without approval- Mr. Hadaway made a motion to set the Mayor's spending limit without approval, for $1000.00. Mr. Chambless seconded the b. Eagle Scout Project- Mr. Howell made a motion to approve the Eagle Scout Project, placing arrows, on the disk golf course, indicating where the next tee is. Also, signs will be put on the course, with rules. Mr. Parmer seconded. All in favor and the motion was c. Reschedule Dec. 24, 2020 Council Meeting- Mr. Chambless made a motion to reschedule the Dec. 24, 2020, Christmas Eve, Council Meeting, to Wednesday Dec. 16, 2020. Mr. Hadaway seconded the motion. All ini favor and the motion was carried. d. SAIL Center Printer- Mr. Hadaway made a motion to allow the SAIL Center to purchase a laser printer, under $500.00, if they can't get the extra printer working, that Public Works currently has. Mr. Howell seconded the motion. All in favor and the e. Damage to Police car- This was discussed at the workshop, before the Council f.Personnel Board Meeting- This was discussed at the workshop, before the Council g. CDBG Project- This was discussed at the workshop, before the Council Meeting. motion. All ini favor and the motion was carried. carried. motion was carried. Meeting. Meeting. Item #9-Old Business- a. Debris Bids- a. STM- $12.50 per cubic yard b.) BJC- $8.00 per cubic yard c. Eady Contracting- $11.75 per cubic yard d. Intercoastal Enterprises- $12.00 per cubic yard e. Tree King- $24.00 per cubic yard f.E Bill Nuen Enterprises- $9.75 per cubic yard BJC had the lowest bid. Mr. Howell made a motion, to award the bid, to BJC, if he meets all the insurance, licenses and bonds requirements. Mr. Parmer seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion was carried. The City Attorney will check to see ifastate license is required before awarding. 3 Item #11- Mayor Comments- Mayor Nelson stated the Health Dept. wanted parades cancelled. By the deadline, there had only been one float signed up. The City was still able to hold the Cookies with Santa and Tree Lighting events. Around 300 people came through, for the events. Mayor Nelson states Gene Threadgill has been appointed to the Planning and Zoning The park lights were discussed. Mr. Howell stated the is a fee of $25.00 to turn the lights on and if PD gets busy, the lights sometimes don't get turned back off at night. He stated ati timeri is needed on them. Mr. Hadaway will get an estimate on at timer. Board. Item #12- Adjourn- Mr. Howell made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Parmer seconded the motion. All in favor and the meeting was adjourned at 7:17pm. Dan Nln Don Nelson Mayor Brandy Davis City Clerk