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  COUT CITY OF CREOLA Since 1978  MAYOR Villiam R Criswell ADMIN.ASST Mary. Brown CITYCLERK Brandy Davis  CITY COUNCIL Lee Anne Greene Kendal Hadawgy Haroldi Martin Tonyal Moss Ralphl Walker MAGISTRATES Lindal Hoiles Christie Bryant  Minutes of the City of Creola City Council Meeting  Thursday, June 25, 2020 Creola City Hall Meeting 6:00 P.M.  The Council of the City of Creola, Alabama, met in the Creola City Hall at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor William Criswell. We were led in prayer by Carl Walker. Roll call was taken by Brandy Davis. Present at the meeting was Lee Anne Greene, Avis Walker, Tonya Moss, Harold Martin, Kendal Hadaway, Mayor William Criswell, Brandy Davis, City Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, CDC rules were followed for social distancing. For this reason, Marcy Brown videotaped the meeting fori individuals to view via Facebook Live. Approval of the Minutes - The minutes of the June 11, 2020, regular meeting minutes were reviewed. A motion was made by Kendal Hadaway to accept the minutes, as written. The motion  The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Bill Criswell.  Clerk, and Marcy Brown, Administrative Assistant.  was seconded by Avis Walker. All in favor, and the motion was carried.  Item #7-- Bill List carried.  After presenting the financials and bill list, Mrs. Greene made a motion to approve the financial report and bill list as presented. Ms. Moss seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion was  See the attached banking information with the amounts for all bank accounts.  Item #8- New Business-  a. Due to safety reasons and auditor's request, Mrs. Greene made a motion to approve changing the City debit card, to a City credit card. The limit will be set to $3000.00. Ms. Moss seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion was carried.    b. The Notice of Election was presented. The Mayor mentioned that a City employee cant Mr. Walker made a motion to approve al bank account to be set up, for the use of the Parks and Recreation Department. Ms. Moss seconded the motion. All in favor and the d. Mrs. Greene made ai motion to move forward with the quote, from Communication Technology Services, Inc., to upgrade the existing hard drive, for the security camera storage, that is located at the City Hall. Ms. Moss seconded the motion. All in favor and e. The City Census, for the City of Creola, is currently at 53.4%. More citizens need to fill out the census. Mrs. Greene made a motion toj put up reminder signs, throughout the City of Creola. Ms. Moss seconded the motion. A quote was given by Signs By Design. Ms. f. City Hall will start using an updated records request form. Anyone requesting records,  Liz Young, with Young and Associates, will be working with the City of Creola, to recover: monies owed the city, from Police Officers that went through the Police Academy, then left the City, before fulfilling their two-year contract. Lee Anne Greene- Yes; Harold Martin- Yes; Avis Walker- Yes; Tonya Moss- Yes; Kendal Hadaway- No; Mayor Criswell- Yes; The motion passed, INO, ,5YES h. The City Hall roofis leaking. Several companies are looking ati it to see ifit can be fixed The trailer park is being cleaned out and people that have been living in condemned 50 boxes ofi food have been donated, from Saraland United Methodist Church. The boxes are at the SAIL Center, for anyone that needs one. The boxes will be available, each  be ap poll worker for the municipal election.  motion was carried.  the motion was carried.  Moss seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion was carried. will fill out the updated form and the fee will start at $25.00.  Vote Roll Call:  or needs replacing. Quotes are coming in.  trailers, are being evicted. The City is not involved.  week, for six weeks.  Item #9. - Old Business-  a. COVID-19 Update- City Hall is still closed until more information is given by Gov. Kay Ivey. Some restraints have been lifted on the parks. There are still many restraints in    place. The drive through is being used, for citizens needing assistance, from City Hall. b. Alabama Power Barry Steam Plant is having a public hearing on. June 30, 2020, at Steel The City of Creola will be hosting a 4th ofJuly fireworks show on Saturday July 4, 2020 d. The work at the Public Works building is almost completely done. They are having an e. The City Hall roofis leaking. Several companies are looking at it to see ifi it can be fixed Marcy Brown gave an update on the matter of employee insurance. Most Cities are offering employee insurance, after a 30-day waiting period. Mr. Hadaway made a motion toa add the updated information, to the agenda, for the next Council Meeting. Mr. Martin  The SAIL center is closed, but still delivering Meals on Wheels. Creek Marina. They will discuss the closing oft the ash pond.  at 9:00pm.  open house after the Council Meeting June 25,2020. or needs replacing. Quotes are coming in.  seconded the motion. All in favor. The motion was carried.  Citizens to Address Council -Dru Ryals asked for a follow up about trash in the front ofa vacant mobile home in her neighborhood. The responsible people have been contacted. Lee Anne Greene made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Harold Martin seconded the motion.  All ini favor and the meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.  Criswell  Walh4 Mayorz  City Clerk  Zuyaa