CITYOFCREOLA 9615 Old Hwy. 43 P.0. Box 490 Creola, AL 36525-0490 (Phone) 251-675-8142 (Fax) 251-930-1877 Place3 Doug Kirkland Chief of Police  OUE  William R. Criswell Leanne Greene Harold Martin Ralph Walker' Tonya Moss KendalHadaway  Mayor Carolyn Sue Cain City Clerk  Place1 Linda Hoiles Court Clerk  Place2  Place4 4  Place 5 Jeff Reeves Fire Chief  Minutes oft the City of Creola City Council Meeting  Thursday, August 22, 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 & store cellphones and noi texting or phone calls during the meeting, etc. Phones must be  turned off.  Rev. John White gave the Invocation. Pledge of Allegiance 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 of roll, the following were found to be present.  Councilwoman Greene made a motion to accept the minutes of 08/08/2019, seconded  by Councilwoman Moss, all favored, none opposed, motion carried.  c.m. 08.22.2019    CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL  1. Don Nelson - Request submitted for public crecords  Don Nelson stated that he had requested a copy of the application from the Kentucky Boys for the re-zoning of the property on. Jackson Rd. Creola Holding Co. from R-1to R-5. He referred to Code 75 Section 36-12 for his request. City Attorney, Danny Mims, told Mr. Nelson that he had received this request tonight and he would review it. Mr. Nelson wanted a time frame when he could expect the document. Attorney Mims told him he would get toi it as quick as he can. Mr. Hudson stated that he was told he could not bring his phone into the meeting, but phones are needed in case of a medical emergency. Mayor Criswell stated if you bring it in, it must bet turned off, no texting and no talking during 3. Kenneth Wilson- He signed up to speak, he declined when Mayor Criswell called  2. Gary Hudson - Phone Protest  the meeting. on him to speak.  RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES AND OTHER BUSINESS  1. Ms. Shenika Brown stated that the information will be mailed March 2020.We will receive by 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 to bei identified as a Census Worker. Everything is confidential. If you wish to be a census worker, there are three ways to respond: (1) phone, (2) paper; (3) internet. Census workers will be paid $16.00/hourly- + The Resolution was read by Councilwoman Green and made motion to adopt the  .58 for mileage. You must have a valid e-mail. 2. Resolution No. 2019-026 Gas Tax  gas tax, seconded by Councilman Walker, Roll Call Vote:  Councilwoman Greene Councilman Martin Councilman Walker Councilwoman Moss Councilman Hadaway Mayor Criswell  Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes  Motion carried and adopted by Roll Call Vote. Resolution 2019-026 will be posted in City Hall.  3. Classes to earn CEU's. Councilwoman Green made a motion for the City Clerk and Administrative Assistant to attend upcoming clerk conferences to obtain CEU's, seconded by Councilwoman Moss, all favored, none opposed, motion Councilwoman Greene made a motion to open 2 banks accounts  carried.  4. Add 2 new bank accounts for the gas tax  1- Diesel tax 2- Gas tax  Seconded by Councilwoman Moss, all favored, none opposed, motion carried.  c.m. 08.22.2019  2    Mayor Criswell reported that we will receive our first payment of approximately $16,000.00 in October 2019; $21,000.00 in October 2020; $27,000.00 in October  2021.  PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE In-Kind credit for each one attending. ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS Gloria Myers stated no report. PARKS AND RECREATION  Chair William Chambers encouraged all citizens to attend the workshops as we received  Major Holt is out oft town. Mayor Criswell reported that Major Holt is ready for the Fall Soccer season. 334 have registered and registration is cut-off as we are out of coaches.  We have participants from Fairhope and Daphne.  SENIOR CITIZENS  Councilwoman Moss reported that the agreement for the Van has been signed. She reported that seniors exercise M-W-F, Thursday they play Bingo. They work puzzles and  other activities, as well. FINANCE  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 Walker, all favored, none opposed. Motion carried. Also copies available to citizens Total Bills: (as of August 22, 2019)$45,754.61 Motion to accept bill list made by Councilman Walker, seconded by Councilwoman Greene, alli favored, none opposed.  attending the meeting wishing to have one.  Motion carried. General Fund  $  67,178.18 38,324.97 18,085.11 10,785.64 27,023.29 10,594.36 5,859.62 3,193.32 212.22 100.00 19,633.23 $ 200,989.94  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)  Total: (in bank)  c.m. 08.22.2019  3    POLICE  Mayor Criswell reported that Chief Kirkland is out on a call. John White reported that two new police officers, hired thru MCPB, have passed their tests and applied tot the  Academy. FIRE Power.  Mayor Criswell reported that Chief Reeves is absent as he had to work late at Alabama  STREETS/PUBLICV WORKS  Mayor Criswell reported that 2 tractor tires were purchased today. Grass is slowing down, and Wayne is catching up. Mayor Criswell stated that we are accepting bids for  the bridge repair. Job will go to lowest bidder.  BUILDING INSPECTOR MAYOR'S DISCUSSION  Don Moss -absent- at VA in Biloxi have dental work.  1. Mayor Criswell read a letter that was sent to all Mayors in the area from Dr. Bernard Eichold w/ Mobile County Health Board, stressing the dangers of Golf Carts. The golf carts are not allowed to operate on public highways. 2. Mayor Criswell reported on Cyber Security. Ransom Ware is being used and 3. Mayor Criswell read the flyer on the Bass Fishing Tournament tol be held September 21st @ Mobile Delta Marina as a fundraiser for Women 's Resource Center. Prizes -$ $1,200.00 1st Prize; $800.00 2nd Prize; $500.00 3rd Prize  stated that we are using areas to protect us.  Mayor Criswell gave an update on the Pay-As-You-Go Project. Other Streets - 45% (Halls Branch & Wards Lane)  Old Hwy. 43 - 75% Complete  c.m. 08.22.2019  4    ADJOURNMENT  Motion by: Councilman Walker Seconded by: Councilwoman Moss Meeting adjourned @ 6:35F PM Resperttulysubmites,  Carolyn Sue Cain City Clerk  William R. Criswell Mayor  c.m.0 08222019  c.m. 08.22.2019  5