CITY OFCREOLA POBOX490 CREOLA, AL. 36525 251-675-8142 Phone 251-930-1877 FAX Place3 Doug Kirkland Chief of Police  COUT  William R. Criswell Leanne Greene Harold Martin Ralph Walker Tonya Moss Kendal Hadaway  Mayor Carolyn Sue Cain City Clerk  Place 1 Linda! Hoiles Court Clerk  Place2  Place 4 Place 5 Jeff Reeves Fire Chief  Minutes of the City of Creola City Council Meeting  Thursday, January 10, 2019 Creola City Hall 9615 Old Hwy. 43, Creola, AL Meeting 6 P.M. Workshop 5:30 P.M.  Mayor Criswell called the meeting to order. Brother 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 Moss made a motion to accept the minutes of12/27/2018, seconded by  Councilman Walker, alli favored, none opposed, motion carried.  CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL  Mr. Hayes was here to ask for help in repairing Dead Lake Marina Rd. & Ext going to Saint Andrews Chapel. He understands that it is on the Pay As You Go but when he spoke with Commissioner Ludgood & Mobile County Public' Works, he was told it was not on the Pay As You Go and that the City owns it. Mayor Criswell explained that he spoke with Ricky Mitchell as Bryan Kegley was out of the office. It belongs to the County and was taken out of the Pay As You Go. They  1  c.m. 01.10.2019    will resurface and pave it. We will work with them toi fill up the potholes. The City will fill the potholes next week. It will be resurfaced soon.  (1) Ellen Lesley good shape. (2) Joan Stringfellow  Thanked the Mayor and Public Works fori their efforts in getting the road backi in  She asked "What happened to the 2r new cars"? Chief Kirkland & Mayor Criswell explained that one ofi the vehicles was in the parking lot here tonight and 1is  having a lightre replaced.  (3) John White  February is Valentine month. Every year we. send kids to camp. We are hosting a fundraiser on Friday, February 15th 6pm. Itisas steak dinner Baked Potato, Salad, dessert & drink $20. "To Go" plates willl be available. See my Children's church leader for tickets. ALL proceeds will go to send the kids to camp. Michelle Salter asked if anyone can sponsor a kid to go to camp. Bro. John stated, "Yes, (4) Kathy Camilleri came in after the meeting had started. Mayor explained to her  anyone can sponsor a kid to go to camp." that it was too late to sign in to speak. RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES AND OTHER BUSINESS  Councilwoman Greene reported that Creola is in rotation for hosting the Municipal Dinner this year. Each Municipality takes a month and provides the dinner. We were not int the rotation last year. We will be working with Bro. John White to have dinner @ his facility. She made a motion to host the dinner on September 19th and not to exceed $3,000.00, seconded by Councilwoman Moss, all favored, none opposed, motion carried. Mayor Criswell stated that Councilwoman Greene is President of the Mobile Mayor Criswell reported that our Welcome sign for the city was taken outi in an accident several months ago and we need to replace it. Councilwoman Greene stated that we have aj price of $1,500.00 installed by Sign Pro. The previous sign company withdrew their quote of $3,160.00. This sign will match our other signs-blue and white. Councilman Walker made a motion to buy the sign; seconded by Councilwoman Moss, Advanced Disposal Mayor Criswell reported that we have been getting a lot of complaints on garbage pickup and dumpsters. Advanced Disposal does not want to do recycling in the City of Creola. When they did it before, folks would put everything  County Municipal Association this year.  all favored, none opposed, motion carried.  2  c.m. 01.10.2019    including burning leaves in the containers and putting garbage ini the recycle bins, as well. They will do it on an individual basis and bill you for the service. We are working with Advanced Disposal on a dumpster pickup requested in October 2018. The owner wrote letters to. Atlanta and Mobile, paid them and gave them 60 days to remove it. As oft today, the dumpster is still there. Mayor Criswell stated he will contact Mr. Doug  Hamlett w/ Advanced Disposal tomorrow. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE  Councilwoman Greene stated that the next meeting will be Tuesday, January 15, 2019 workshop at! 5PM; Meeting at 6PM. Councilwoman Greene stated that D.R. Horton will be at the meeting to present plans for the new homes-31 bedroom/2 bath. There will be 4-5 plans to choose from. Prices range from $180,000-5220,000. No decisions will be made at this meeting. Rumors are they are Section 8 but they are not Section 8. Mayor Criswell he received word today that the HUD/County grants for section 8 housing are out 3 years from today. These are not Section 8. They will start construction  later this year. PARKS AND RECREATION  Major Holt: stated, "Nothing to report." UTILITIES AND SENIOR CITIZENS  Councilwoman Moss stated that everything is fine with the! SAIL Center.J. Pike Electric installed 20-4 ft. T8 bubs. Lighting is really bright now. Councilwoman Moss requested that we remember Freida's son, Shannon. He is in the hospital and very ill.  ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS  Mr. David Boucher, chair, stated "There has been no activity since the last meeting." Councilwoman Greene gave the financial report, giving a copy to the Council. (see details of report listed below), making motion accept, seconded by Councilwoman  FINANCE  Moss. Roll call to approve financial report.  Councilwoman Greene Councilman Martin Councilman Walker Councilwoman Moss Councilman Hadaway Mayor Criswell Approved by roll call.  YES YES YES YES YES YES  3  c.m. 01.10.2019    Copies available to citizens attending the meeting wishing to have one. Total credits/deposits: January - December2 2018 $1,709,104.56 Revenues totaled $3,743.48 1/2/19-1/9/2019 (includes AlaTax + deposits) Witharawa5518321.17 1/2/2019-1/9/2019 includes analysis charge + online November 2018: -0- No O/S checks December 2018-10/S check-$2,155.70 Leos Uniforms- Check may be voided and a new check for the updated amount. Chief  payments  Kirkland is working to resolve this issue. General Fund Court Bond Account Court Fund Special Court Fund MIS (Municipal Intercept Services Fire Fund Police Equipment Fund S.A.I.L. Center Account 7-cent Special Gas Tax Acct. 4-cent Gas Tax Acct. (including 5 cent) Total: (in bank)  $42,702.81 12,759.95 29,853.56 26,119.79 100.00 6488.76 1,345.13 5,096.66 12,551.96 55,164.43 $ 192,183.05  Councilwoman Greene reported that we willl be depositing approximately $60,000.00 Mayor Criswell stated that in 2010-2013, the City had to borrow $150,000.00 to pay bills. In the past two yeas, we have not borrowed 1 red penny to pay bills. We only borrowed for equipment and vehicles and we will be paying off all our loans this year. Mayor Criswell stated that if you have questions about financing, question anything prior to the last two years. We are not borrowing one penny to operate on and we have a city hall that is not leaking. Income is moving forward and we are paying our bills. We will be paying off the new police cars and then we will buy 3 more, All of the equipment  tomorrow.  That is our goal.  is paid for and we will have more operating capital to work with.  POLICE  Mayor Criswell reported that the PD building is now on the sewer system, They installed a duplex grinder pump. The deposit was taken care of by Integra Water. Chief Kirkland reported that ADEM was contacted last week. There were bad odors coming from DANA Trucking. They cut of the turpentine and amines chemicals on the trucks. Bro. John White spoke with Billy Jackson, supervisor. We contacted EMA- discovered broken line. Alabama Power was called. Everything fine now. Siren alarm  will be back in operation by tomorrow, if not now.  4  c.m. 01.10.2019    Chief Kirkland stated that we have all our cars back. Officers are now certified in radar. Councilman Martin asked, "Did we have a couple of PD cars wrecked? Chief Kirkland  replied, "Wel had 1i in an accident".  FIRE  Fire Chief. Jeff Reeves reported that the new estimate for repairs on the fire trucki is $6,159.68. We will repair the power steering and tie rod ends. Wait 1-2 months for more repairs. Will break up repairs over 2-3 months. Will bring back to the March meeting. Mayor Criswell stated that wel had approved $3,000.00 for the repairs. Chief Reeves will ask if they will do repairs and bill us in two installments.  STREETS/PUBLICI WORKS  Mayor Criswell reported that he has been working with Wayne Miller and the water issues at Exit 22. We are working on culverts and ditching on Jackson Rd, as well. Gulf Coast RR wil be rebuilding the RR crossing this month-Grimsley Rd. and. Jackson Rd. We have been working with them about 9 months now, We are annexing properties in that  area and we are moving forward with it.  BUILDING INSPECTOR  Don Moss reported Ducey Rd. is coming along. He spoke with the guys at the trailer Mr. Moss stated that we need to get signs with house numbers that will illuminate at night. This will make it easier to identify ift there is a medical emergency. The Fire Dept and First Responders can find you. The sign company will make them. Residents can come to City Hall, pay $25. For the sign, give your name and address. They will make the signs. They are two-sided and will not rust. If you don't have a mailbox, you can buya post to put the numbers on. We will put out a notice to all citizens about these signs. Councilman Hadaway stated when they had them years ago, they really helped.  parks. They will: start soon with upgrading them  MAYOR'S DISCUSSION None  ANNOUNCEMENTS  5  c,m. 01.10.2019    Counciiman Walkèr asked whol has LeMoyne Water. He held up a pint Jar with water that he got from his faucet after he had been gone for a while. Int the bottom oft thej jar,  were brown sediments. ADIOURNMENT  MOTION BY: Councilman Hadaway SECONDED BY: Councilwoman Moss Meeting adjourned @ 6:35 p.m. Respertulysubmites,  Carolyn Sue Cain City Clerk c.m. 01.10.2019  6  c.m, 01.10.2019