CITY OFCREOLA POBOX490 CREOLA, AL36525 251-675-8142 Phone 251-675-930-1877 FAX  William R. Criswell Leanne Greene Harold Martin Ralph Walker Tonya Moss KendalHadaway  Mayor Carolyn Sue Cain City Clerk  Placel Linda Hoiles Court Clerk  Place2 2  Place3 Doug Kirkland ChiefofPolice  Place 4 Place5 Jeff Reeves Fire Chief  Minutes of City of Creola City Council Meeting Thursday, December 14, 2017 Creola City Hall 9615 Old Hwy. 43, Creola, AL  Mayor Criswell called the meeting to order.  Upon the call of roll, the following were found tol be present.  Councilwoman Greene Councilman Martin Councilman Walker Councilwoman Moss Councilman Hadaway Mayor Criswell City Attorney Mr. Danny Mims City Clerk Carolyn Sue Cain Rev. John White gave the Invocation. Pledge of Allegiance  Councilwoman Greene made a motion that the minutes of 11/30/17 be held over to the next meeting on 12/28/2017, as she had not had an opportunity to review them. Councilman Martin seconded, all favored, none opposed, motion carried. Mayor Criswell asked for the list of citizens to address the Council.  CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL  Rev. John White, Pastor, Creola Assembly of God, made two announcements about 1) Sunday, 12/17/2017 10:45. am "Joyland Christmas Program" 2) Sunday, 12/17/2017 6:00 pm "ATime for US" Presented by the Special  Christmas plays.  Needs Citizens in our community & Satsuma.  1    RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES AND OTHER BUSINESS  Councilwoman Greene introduced Attorney Dugan representing Kenny' Walker. Councilwoman Greene stated that Attorney Dugan came to the Zoning Board asking that a right of way be given to Mr. Walker to his property. The property is surrounded by properties owned by two Gunter families. Attorney Dugan explained in detail to the council that Mr. Walker is seeking the council's approval for the right of way. Attorney Mims stated that Mr. Walker is entitled to a private right of way, has to go to probate court to get it and he has to pay for it asking Judge Davis to grant this right of way. Attorney Mims stated that this was approved by the previous administration but there was a problem with the legal description. The Gunter's were sent a certified letter for both meetings but they did not respond to either certified mailing. After much discussion between Attorney Mims and Attorney Dugan, Councilwoman Greene made a motion to grant permission to Mr. Walker to proceed with his plans. Councilwoman  Moss seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilwoman Greene Councilman Martin Councilman Walker Councilwoman Moss Councilman Hadaway Mayor Criswell  Yes Abstain Yes Yes Abstain Yes  Motion carried with Roll Call Vote.  Councilwoman Greene reported that she received information for the official training for Planning & Zoning held by SARPC, January 18 & 29, 2018, help in the Council Chambers in Bay Minette. The cost of the training is $199.00 per person. Councilwoman Greene stated that she would like for Bldg. Inspector, Don Moss, to attend and anyone Am motion was made by Councilwoman Greene to amend the minutes of 9/14/20171 by adding Ordinance # 2017-006 to the minutes. Councilwoman Greene made a motion to amend the minutes of 8/24/17 changing the ordinance #2017-002 to read Ordinance # 2017-004 for the annexation. It was incorrectly listed as 2017-002. Councilwoman Moss  on Planning & Zoning. Possibly 3 or 4 can attend.  seconded both motions, all favored, none opposed, motions carried.  PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE  Councilwoman Greene reported there was no business for December. The next meeting will be held the 3rd Tuesday in. January (January 16, 2018). Nicole will possibly bring  another grant. PARKS AND RECREATION  Councilwoman Moss reported that 4 tables will be here after the first of the year. 2  regular tables and 2 handicap-accessible: tables.  2    UTILITIES AND SENIOR CITIZENS  Councilwoman Moss announced that the Christmas Party for the seniors will be held Friday, December 15, 2017 10:00-12Noon at the SAIL Center. Santa and his Elfwill be on hand to bring Christmas greetings to the seniors. There will be games. Everyone is  asked to bring a covered dish. ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS  No report FINANCE  Councilwoman Green reported that the City of Creola revenues for December 1st- December 13 totaled $30,283.49. We have approximately $90,000.00 in the bank. A  detailed finance report will be given on 12/28/2017.  POLICE AND FIRE POLICE:  ChiefKirkland reported that he has hired 2 new police officers and 1 new dispatcher. Mayor Criswell reported that Laura Love will go thru the Mobile County Personnel Board for the Office Assistant 1 with our Public Works Dept. All calls will come in to Mayor Criswell reported that we will be making repairs to the old city hall building as we Mayor Criswell stated that he has requested a Public Safety Supervisor 1 thru the Mobile County Personnel Board. This request goes before thel board at Tuesday's meeting. This job posting will be listed as a G-13. Once approved, it will be advertised.  her.  have mold in the building.  FIRE:  Councilman Hadaway reported that the volunteer firemen that are living at the station installed the carpet in the bunkrooms and has made other improvements. He also reported that Engine #21 has new tires and new steering sectors and will be back in service Counciman Hadaway stated that we have a Facebook page and as ofnow, we have 41,000 likes and 283 shares. With the volunteer firemen living on the premises, it has cut our response time down to 4 minutes. He reported that we have had 2 structure fires this  this Monday.  month. Last month we had 59 calls, some being medical issues.  3    STREETS  Councilman Martin reported that several street lights have been repaired. If lights are out, please contact Councilman Martin and he can contact Alabama Power. Her reported Councilman Martin reported that Mobile County is sponsoring a Clean Sweep on January 27,2018 7:00 am - 1:30pm Ifyou) have any. junk around the house, it can be taken to the  that all lights facing the road belong to the city.  AZKO site. PUBLIC WORKS  Councilman Walker reported that Bro. John White got the streets paved at no cost to the city. The concrete plant had a contractor do the paving with left over concrete.  BUILDING INSPECTOR  Don Moss reported that we. have 4 commercial properties and 5: residential houses under He will be cleaning up properties and the deadline for cleanup is 1-1-2018. He will issued There will be lights added at the Dead Lake Rd. trailer park. The new owner is installing an 8 ft. fence around the park. It will be gated. He is adding 113 new trailers. He will  construction. He will have 5 sets of plans coming in next week. citations after. January jst. Hel has 5 or 6 being condemned.  have fire hydrants installed in the park, as well.  MAYOR'S DISCUSSION  Mayor Criswell reported that there was a wreck on Salco Rd. The bus had to sit on: road until the wreck was cleared. One of our officers stayed with the bus and gave a stocking toa all kids on the bus. Councilwoman Greene reported that we. had goodies donated by  local businesses that made up 96: stockings.  ADJOURNMENT  MOTION BY: Councilman Walker SECONDED BY: Councilwoman Moss Meeting adjourned @5:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Carolyn Sue Cain City Clerk c.m. 12.14.2017  4