CITY OFCREOLA PO. BOX490 CREOLA, AL. 36525-0490 Phone: 251-675-8142 FAX: 251-679-8203  COUD  William Criswell Lee. Anne Greene Harold Martin Avis Walker Tonya Moss Kendal Hadaway  Mayor Carolyn Sue Cain City Clerk  Place 1  Place 2 Linda Hoiles Court Clerk  Place3 Doug Kirkland Chief of] Police  Place 4  Place 5 Jeff Reeves Fire Chief  Minutes of the City of Creola City Council Meeting Thursday, October 26, 2017 Creola City Hall 6 PM 9615 Old Hwy. 43, Creola, AL  Mayor Criswell called the meeting to order and asked everyone to turn off all cell phones.  Rev. John White gave the Invocation. Pledge of Allegiance Counciwoman Greene Councilman Martin Councilman Walker Councilwoman Moss Councilman Hadaway Mayor Criswell City Attorney Mr. Mims City Clerk - Carolyn Sue Cain Counciwoman Greene Councilman Martin Councilman Walker Counciwoman Moss Councilman Hadaway Mayor Criswell  Upon the Call of Roll, the following were found to be present.  Councilman Martin made a motion to accept the minutes of October 12, 2017, seconded by  Counciwoman Moss, Roll call for vote. Approved by roll call vote.  YES YES YES YES YES YES  CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL  None  10.26.17    RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES AND OTHER BUSINESS  Counciwoman Greene made a motion to purchase a flag pole. She found one on-line for $370.00. Seconded by Councilman Walker, alli favored, none opposed, motion carried. Counciwoman Greene told the council about the City of Creola flag to be placed under the US Flag on the new flag pole, which will hold two flags. It will be under $150.00. There will not be a charge for the artwork as they have it on file. Councilman Walker Counciwoman Greene would like for the City to purchase Santa's Throws for $250.001 to purchase from Chickasaw Cash and Carry. Councilwoman Moss made a motion to purchase the Santa throws, seconded by Councilman Hadaway. Motion carried. Councilwoman Greene will purchase the candy for Santa, Gavin Middleton. He has been with us for several years. The Creola Christmas Parade is sponsored by the City of Counciwoman Greene made a motion to make a $250.00 donation to the band participating in our Christmas parade on Saturday, November 18th. Citronelle High School has been with us in the past but due to a previous engagement, they cannot participate this year. We have asked Satsuma High School and waiting for a reply. If Satsuma HS Band can participate, the donation will go to Satsuma High School Band for expenses. Seconded by Councilman Walker, all favored, none opposed, motion carried. Councilwoman Greene stated that Advance Disposal has confirmed that they will furnish 20 garbage cans for LIP Day. They will deliver the cans on Thursday. Kelly's Exterminating will spray the grounds Wednesday or Thursday before the event. Councilwoman Greene commented that she purchased promotionaleducatona. items for LIP Day. The total cost was $832.11 for these items. We were able to get City of Creola printed on the books. Chief Reeves stated these would last a long time. Counciwoman Greene stated that Councilman Hadaway turned in an invoice and we paid $1,188.001 for the annual fire program. Chief states that this is software that the department uses to keep up with the fire reports, inventory, testing, etc. and it has to be renewed annually. Chief states that they have used this software for over 10 years. Counciwoman Greene made a motion to rent 3 golf carts for LIP Day on November 4t. Seconded by Counciwoman Moss, all favored, none opposed, motion carried. Don Moss commented that Mr. Skidmore will donate golf carts. Councilwoman Greene will Counciwoman Greene stated that we submitted the reports and receipts to Mike Evans with EMA, to be reimbursed for our expenses during Hurricane Nate. If we spent $3,100.00 or more, we would get a 75% reimbursement. Our expenses were $3,142.00. This was for overtime, groceries, port generator for fire department, etc. Mr. Mike Evans will inform us if and when we will be reimbursed. Bro. John White will deliver our EMA Counciwoman Greene made a motion to purchase a $139.99 Double Storage Pantry cabinet from Staples, for the storage room to organize supplies. Seconded by Councilwoman Moss, all favored, none opposed, motion carried.  wants to put it on the next agenda.  Creola.  check on getting the golf carts donated.  Plan to EMA tomorrow.  10.26.17  2    Mr. Micaiah Masterson with Gulf Coast Parkour, came before the Council to present his interest in holding exercise classes for adults and children ini the park. He likes using the area parks. Attorney Mims asked ifi it was for profit. Mr. Masterson stated that it is but he can do FREE classes for folks that might have a tendency to fall. He teaches balance, and coordination to prevent falls. Also, running, jumping, climbing over obstacles, etc. Attorney Mims praised him for his efforts and wished him well. However, Attorney Mims would like for Mr. Masterson to provide an indemnity agreement sO that the City does not get sued. Mr. Masterson gave a detailed description of his program and will provide an indemnity agreement, as requested by Attorney Mims. Mr. Masterson stated that he has an agreement that is signed by all parents. Mr. Masterson stated that his program is under his supervision and is safer than Team Sports. This will be tabled until the next Mayor Criswell mentioned that we have Health & Safety Plan in place. Therefore, we are putting a Nuisance/Trash Ordinance in place. This will help with the cleanup of our City. Some of the residents won't get garbage service sO they pile the garbage up out by the road. This is not acceptable for health or safety reasons. Our objective is to see a much nicer, cleaner and safer city. We have been rounding up dogs and slowing people down coming thru our City. Councilman Hadaway made a motion to suspend the rules and asked fori immediate consideration for our Nuisance/Trash Ordinance. He stated that this will be a good thing, as the firemen have been in houses and yards on fire calls or health issues and there was only a path to walk in the houses and yards. This will prevent fire  meeting.  hazards. Seconded by Councilwoman Moss. Vote by roll call.  Counciwoman Greene Councilman Martin Counciman Walker Counciwoman Moss Councilman Hadaway Mayor Criswell  YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES  Councilwoman Moss made a motion to put on floor for vote on the Nuisance/trash  ordinançe. Counciman Hadaway seconded. Roll call for vote  Counciwoman Greene Councilman Martin Councilman Walker Counciwoman Moss Counciman Hadaway Mayor Criswell  The Nuisance/Trash Ordinance will be posted in Call News and three places in City for Attorney Mims drafted a mail-out on card stock with all thei information for the Axis residents. There is a deadline to return the mail-out. There will be a stamped self-addressed card they can return. They can let us know what their interests are concerning the annexation. Attorney Mims asked the Mayor and Council tol look at the mailer and give him some input, if none; we will decide how many' we need. Also, ift there are any changes, please let the attorney know. Councilman  15 days. The council will vote at the November 30th meeting.  Martin stated that this is a step moving forward.  10.26.17  3    PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE  Counciwoman Greene states that the next meeting will be Tuesday, November 21st at Counciwoman Greene stated that the Ordinance Book will be revamped by Nicole of SARPC with workshops. There will not be any extra charges just up-to-date with  6pm. There is one applicant, Kenny Walker, on the agenda.  workshops.  PARKS. AND RECREATION  Counciwoman Moss reported that L.I.P Dayi is Saturday, November 4, 2017 in the park. The new soccer sign "North Mobile County Soccer Team" has been placed int the center oft the fence, at Major Holt's request. We are waiting on the canopy. We will measure and maybe get more picnic tables and possibly another canopy. All these items were purchased with the L.I.P. donation.  UTILITIES AND SENIOR CITIZENS  Counciwoman Moss made a motion that she be allowed tor re-apply fori the 5310 Grant from SARPC for a van for seniors. Councilman Martin seconded. Roll call for Vote.  Counciwoman Greene Councilman Martin Councilman Walker Councilwoman Moss Councilman Hadaway Mayor Criswell the next meeting, November gt.  YES YES YES YES YES YES  Itwill be posted in the Call News and 3 places in the City for seven days. We will vote at Counciwoman Moss reported that the grinder pump had to be replaced att the SAIL Center. The cost to replace it is: $2,450.00. The tanks inside commodes were replaced, as well. The S.A.I.L. Center will serve Thanksgiving Dinner to the seniors on Friday, November 17,2017at  11am. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish. ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS  Mayor Criswell stated that the Board of Adjustments has been formed. The chairman is David Boucher. Mr. Boucher will get with us to post 15 days prior to their first meeting. He will get names and contact information and provide to Attorney Mims. Mr. Boucher  will handle the terms at the first meeting.  FINANCE  Counciwoman Greene made a motion to accept the finance report. Seconded by  Councilwoman Moss. Roll call for vote: Councilwoman Greene Councilman Martin Councilman Walker Councilwoman Moss Councilman Hadaway  YES YES YES YES YES  10.26.17  4    Mayor Criswell  YES  General Fund Money Market 4-cent 5-centIGas Tax Account 7-cent Special Gas Tax Account Special Court Fund Court Fund Court Bond Account S.A.I.L. Center Account Police Department Fire Department Total:  $110,135.32 13,524.44 19,993.23 8,424.46 14,259.08 49,672.69 3,359.66 736.31 8,406.35 5,477.89 $233,989.43 $9,852.19 $2,760.19 $3,190.86  NOTE: A deposit was made today by the City Clerk, making the following updates to  the General Fund, 4-5cent and 7-cent accounts: 10/26/2017 Deposit - General Fund  Deposit- 4-5- cent fund Deposit -7 7- cent fund  Tomorrow, Friday, October 27, 2017, Linda Hoiles, Court Magistrate, will be giving a check in the amount of $10,716.69 toi the City Clerk to add to the General Fund, making Counciwoman Greene stated that the current balance for ALDOT is: $9,018.72. We are paying on the past due balances dating from June 2011 thru June 2016 that had not been paid by the past administration, plus paying all current bills as they come in. The balance from ALDOT was $15,623.30. We have paid $6,604.48. We plan to pay $4,920.80 in November, $2,484.54 in Dec. and pay the remaining balance of $1,613.38 AFind Report for October 1-31, 2017, will be printed after all checks are cut on October Chief Kirkland's expense for attending the workshop was paid with the PD credit card. The $124.70 was transferred from the General Fund to the PD Fund to cover this  the General Fund's new Balance $120,852.01.  inJ January, wiping out the entire past due balance. 31, 2017 and placed ini the Mayor and Council's box.  expense. POLICE. AND FIRE POLICE  Mayor Criswell stated that Chief Kirkland has completed his class this week. Chief Kirkland dida program on "Safety" for thel LCAP meeting at the Turnerville VFD. Councilwoman Greene stated that Mayor Criswell stated that the Police Department willl hold an Open House on Thursday, November g". The PDI has been re-painted, new furniture, new water heater, new stove and new LED lighting.  Kevin Allen was pleased with the program.  10.26.17  5    Mayor Criswell reported that May Brooks is the new supervisor for the dispatchers. Chief Kirkland stated that we now have 8 officers and looking tol hire 2 more within the next 2 weeks thrut the Mobile County Personnel Board. We will put 1 thru the academy and the other one is A-Post Certified. They will sign to work 2 years with the City. A grant can be obtained for the class and we can get some of  our money back. FIRE  Chief Reeves reported that during the past month, we had:  40 calls 2 structure fires 2 gas leaks 6 wrecks  Chief also reported that Engine # 2 alternator is back in service with no charge toi the  City. The alternator was still under warranty. Engine #1 alternator locked up but back in service tonight. Chief Reeves stated that the DuPont funding is up for approval.  Chief Reeves and Mayor Criswell asked that no one park between the old city hall and the Police department as this hinders the fire engines from getting out in at timely manner. He again stressed, "DO NOT BLOCK" this area. This prevents Engine #: 3 Chief Reeves reported that the Creola VFD missed getting a 4 by one point on the ISO report. We will work to get that next time. We can re-apply June 2018. Chief Reeves reported that we have three young guys catching calls when they are not  from getting out.  ins school and this cuts down on our response time.  STREETS  Councilman Martin stated that we have an agreement with the county to use the county equipment to grade the roads. We pay the operator when he grades the roads Last Saturday the operator graded 5 of our unpaved streets. Councilman Martin made a motion to approve the check that was cut to pay the grader operator. Seconded by Councilman Hadaway, all favored, none opposed, motion carried. Councilman Walker received 10 loads of dirt from Mr. and Mrs. Lowe free of charge. We paid Tim Tew $75. per load to haul iti for us. We will get 4 loads ofs slag today. Councilman Martin thanked Councilman Walker and Wayne Miller for spreading the dirt  and getting it ready fort the grader. PUBLIC WORK DEPARTMENT  Mayor Criswell stated that wer were the only municipality in the county without al Public Works Department. We now have al Public Works Department. Councilman Martin reported that we have Laura Love, one of our dispatchers, now with the Public Works Dept. as Office Assistant.N Mayor Criswell stated that Laura willl be recording all serial numbers and doing an inventory fort the PW Dept. We will needi thisi information for our CPA when he does the audit. Ms. Love will serve as Manager fort the department and she will be going thru Mobile County Personnel Board. Mayor Criswell stated that we will be! hiring a working manager. Mayor Criswell and Councilman Walker saw a piece of equipment at the county barn but it was noti for sale. Last week the Mayor received a  10.26.17  6    call about this piece of equipment. Councilman Walker was not available sol Mayor Criswell and Don Moss went to look at the piece ofe equipment. Mr. Moss said this was a good deal. The price tag was $26,000.00 but County Commissioner Ludgood cutt the price in halfi for us. Councilman Walker made a motion to purchase this piece of equipment, seconded by Councilwoman Moss. Roll call  vote for approval. Councilwoman Greene Councilman Martin Councilman Walker Councilwoman Moss Councilman Hadaway Mayor Criswell  YES YES YES YES YES YES  Mayor Criswell stated that we can use this tractor with side arm cutter in the winter months for ditches. We will be hiring a full-time operator for the equipment. Then next yeari it will be easier to handle. Tim Tew has agreed to move this piece of equipment for us at a reasonable price. Councilwoman Greene stated that we may can use the 7 -cent  tax to purchase this equipment. She will check on it.  BUILDING INSPECTOR  Mayor Criswell stated that Don Moss, the Building Inspector, makes sure all permits and inspections are complete on allj jobs in the City. Hei is our revenue producer. SSAB is using us as their inspection arm. Mr. Moss stated that with the additional office they! built 6 months ago has produced about $1,800.00 in permits. This is for SSAB alone. All subs have to obtain their own permits. We collect money for permits, inspections and building licenses. We are getting lots of new households int the City, as well. There are 4 commercial buildings under construction int the City, att this time, totaling approximately $3,800.00 in permits. The subs are required to get their own. We have 7 new houses, and 3 re-models. There are 7 trailer parks in the City. We have torn down 12 now. There are 7 houses/trailers to be condemned. We will send a certified letter tot the owner and if owner doesn't comply, we will destroy and bill the owner. Ifi they don't pay, we can put al lien against the property. Mr. Moss has created ab out $10,000.00in  revenues for the City this month. MAYOR'SDISCUSSION  Mayor Criswell announced thati the City of Creola has been in the new building three months and will host an Open House/Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, November 9, 2017 5PM. Several dignitaries have been invited to join us. The Mayor's Address and the Council Meeting will follow. Mayor Criswell stated that the Municipal League requires the Mayor and Council to address the citizens at least once a year and inform them of anything that has taken place within the past year, where we came from, where we are going and what is taking place. After the ribbon cutting at City Hall, we will move across the road to the S.A.I.L. Center for the Mayor's Address, then back to City Hall for the Public Hearing on the 5310 grant from SARPC for the senior van and the regular City Mayor Criswell reported that for safety reasons, we are in the process of upgrading the City website and computers, as well. Our computers are out-of-date and we have loaner computers from Data Byte. Some of our computers were damaged when the ceiling  Council Meeting.  leaked at the old City Hall.  10.26.17  7    Mayor Criswell stated that the old city hall building has been removed from our insurance. We will need to do some renovation in the near future to save it. Mayor Criswell spoke with Naheola Credit Union about the adjacent property on the North side of the new City Hall. Naheola gave us permission to clear the property. We received two bids: (1) Gulf Coast Clearing for $475.00 and (2 Tim Tew for $600.00 This bid is to cut, mulch & brush, and clear around trees. Counciwoman Greene made a motion to award the job to the lowest bidder Gulf Coast Clearing. Seconded by Mayor Criswell asked Chief Kirkland and Mr. Fisher tot talk about the problem they are having on the water near Mr. Fisher's house. Chief Kirkland stated they are working to slow the boats down as they are reckless. Chief Kirkland stated that they submitted an application to the Marine Division in Montgomery. He received a call back from Superintendent. A man from Orange Beach will come and we will show him what is happening. Wel have submitted an application for 2 idle wake buoys. Counciwoman Moss stated that she needed one on her property back there, as well. Mr. Fisher commended Chief Kirkland on a job well done with this project. Mr. Fisher commented that there is a bigger problem that the speeders and that is the Kayakers. They speed and are reckless and somebody is going to get killed, if something is not done soon. Mayor Criswell will discuss this issue with Mayor Tom Williams from the City of Satsuma Mayor Criswell reported that the Court Magistrate will turn money over to the City's General Fund from the Court General Fund. There were several administrative errors and money was mis-transferred int the past administration. The Court General Fund account will cut a check to the City General Fund tomorrow for $10,716.69. We will be receiving funds each month to the General Fund from the Court General Fund.  Councilman Walker, all favored, none opposed, motion carried.  and see if they can work out a plan for the joining cities.  ADJOURNMENT  Counciwoman Moss made a motion to adjourn. Counciwoman Greene second, all  favored, none opposed, motion carried. Meeting adjourned @ 7:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Carolyn Sue Cain City Clerk  c.m. 10.26.17  10.26.17  8