CITY OF CREOLA 9615 Old Hwy. 43 P.O. Box 490 Creola, AL 36525-0490 (Phone) 251-675-8142 (Fax) 251-930-1877 Place3 Doug Kirkland ChiefofP Police  William R. Criswell Leanne Greene Harold Martin Ralph WalkerTonya Moss Kendal Hadaway  Mayor Carolyn Sue Cain City Clerk  Place 1 Linda Hoiles Court Clerk  Place2  Place4  Place5 Jeff Reeves Fire Chief  Minutes of the City of Creola City Council Meeting  Thursday, August 8, 2019 Creola City Hall 6:00 PM 9615 Old Hwy. 43, Creola, AL  Mayor Criswell called the meeting to order, asking everyone to please silence cellphones and noi testing or phone calls during the meeting, etc.  Carl Walker gave the Invocation. Pledge of Allegiance A quorum is present. Councilwoman Greene Councilman Martin Councilman Walker Councilwoman Moss Councilman Hadaway Mayor Criswell City Attorney -Mr. Danny Mims City Clerk-Carolyn Sue Cain  Upon the call ofr roll, the following were found to be present except Council Hadaway.  ABSENT  Councilwoman Greene made a motion to accept the minutes of 07/25/2019,seconded Councilwoman Greene made a motion to accept the minutes of 07/30/2019, seconded  by Councilwoman Moss, all favored, none opposed, motion carried. by Councilwoman Moss, all favored, none opposed, motion carried.  08082019    CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL Gary Hudson - People's Rights  Mr. Hudson wants to remind the Mayor and council that "We are the people, we are watching you and we are going to vote you out." He mentioned that he was told he could not have his cellphone in the meeting but I'm sitting here looking at the Mayor and council with their cellphones. Mayor Criswell stated again that he said, "No  cellphones activated, noi texting, no calls, etc."  RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES AND OTHER BUSINESS 1- 2020 Census - Shemika Brown Partnership Specialist  The Mayor introduced Ms. Shemika Brown and she gave us an overview of the 2020 Census. Councilman Martin asked, "Why is the census sO important?" Ms. Brown answered, saying, "lt is very important that everyone be counted in your home. There were no many children not counted for numerous reasons. Like living with another relative, etc. but was not counted either place. We will receive paperwork for 2020 Census April 1, 2020. To apply as a census worker, must be 18 or older, have a valid e-mail address. Contact: 1-855-JOB-2020. The 2020 Census workers will have badges toi identify them. Everything is confidential. Ms. Brown will attend the August 22nd council meeting toi fully 2- Mayor Criswell recognized Randy Campbell, Principal of Citronelle High School & (a) Heather Cook - Intern Signature Specialist w/ Citronelle Signature Academy Mr. Campbell reported there were 47 paid interns this past summer. Five years ago, we started with 8 interns. This is the third year for Creola to participate. Mayor Criswell stated that we had 2 interns working with the City this summer. Councilwoman Greene read a proclamation for Dreayana Morgan. Councilwoman Moss read a proclamation for Aarrianna Byrd. 3.Mayor Criswell reported that the Public Works Department needs weedeaters as the others are not working properly. Quotes received were from $379.00to $300.00 each. The 2 weedeaters were purchased due tot the emergency need. Councilwoman Greene ratified the purchase of the weedeaters for PWD. Councilwoman Moss seconded, all favored, none opposed, motion carried. 4. Councilwoman Greene made a motion to extend the sidewalks at the park, seconded by Councilwoman Moss, all favored, none opposed, motion carried. Mayor Criswell reported that the $5,000.00 donation was received from LCAP.It was presented at the meeting Tuesday, 7/30/2019. Councilwoman Greene stated that the donation ist to be used on the parks. This $5,000.00 donation will be used to extend the sidewalks in the park. Sam Sanders will extend the  explain the 2020 Census Program.  asked him to introduce his staff attending tonight.  (b) Allan Merriman - Career Tech Department  sidewalk for $5,000.00.  2  08082019    5. Ordinance 2019-029 was introduced by Councilwoman Greene. It will be posted for 15 days 8/15 thru 8/29. The council will vote at the 9/12/2019 council Councilwoman Greene made a motion to change meetings to November 14th & 26th, seconded by Councilwoman Moss, all favored, none opposed, motion Councilwoman Greene made a motion to change meetings to December 5th & 19th, seconded by Councilwoman Moss, all favored, none opposed, motion  meeting.  6.H Holidays Dates for council meetings:  carried. carried.  PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE date and everyone is invited to participate. ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS  Mr. Chambers reported that the committee is doing workshops, bringing thet fees up to  No report  PARKS AND RECREATION display here in city hall. SENIOR CITIZENS  Major Holt is getting ready for Fall Soccer. We have a poster for the Soccer Teams on  Councilwoman Moss reported that the Senior Center is doing good, as several new ones  are coming to the Center each day for lunch  FINANCE  3  08082019    Councilwoman Greene gave the financial report, giving a copy to the Council. (see details of report listed below), making motion to accept, seconded by Councilman Also copies available to citizens attending the meeting wishing tol have one. Revenues (7/2-7/31) $87,322.10 (includes AlaTax + deposits)  Walker, all favored, none opposed. Motion carried.  Total Bills: $ 34,809.24  Withdrawals (7/1/-7/9) $46,383,18 (includes analysis charge + online payments)  General Fund 4-cent Gas Tax Acct. (including 5 cent) 7-cent Special Gas Tax Acct. Special Court Fund Court Fund Court Bond Account S.A.I.L. Center Account Police Equipment Fund Fire Fund MIS (Municipal Intercept Services Capital Improvement Fund (Infrastructure)  $  48,714.46 46,553.32 14,942.04 16,235.95 27,978.25 9,598.36 6,101.12 2,496.32 212.22 100.00 19,659.77 192,591.81  Total: (in bank)  $  Financial reports itemized for bank balances and loans (January 1st thru July 315t) were  given to each council member, as well.  POLICE  Chief Kirkland is in Birmingham having an MRI. The Chief took care of some business Joan Stringfellow, a Creola resident, stated that she thought Councilman Walker was over the PD. Mayor Criswell explained that Councilman Walker is the liaison between  with APOST in Montgomery on his way to Birmingham.  the PD and the council.  FIRE  Jeff Reeves reported that the Squad 10 is in the repair shop. Will have final invoice for next meeting. We received the $15,000.00 grant from Mobile County Commission. We had general medical calls, 1 smoke detector call and had 1 vehicle accident, but driver walked away. The VFD has had 10 runs in August to date. Chief Reeves reported  that driver training thru the State is coming up.  STREETS/PUBLIC WORKS 08082019  4    Mayor Criswell reported that Wayne Miller has been cutting grass, weedeating culverts and working to release trapped water in the ditches to Crenshaw Park.  BUILDING INSPECTOR  Don Moss reported that the Dollar General is making great progress. Doing the foundation next week. Building should be here Monday. The RV and American Environmental are making progress, as well. We have received plans for new houses.  MAYOR'S DISCUSSION None  ADIOURNMENT  Motion by: Councilwoman Greene Seconded by: Councilwoman Moss Meeting adjourned @ 6:35 PM Respectulysupmites,  Carolyn Sue Cain City Clerk  William R. Criswell Mayor  c.m. .08082019  5  08082019