CITY OF CREOLA P.O. BOX490 CREOLA, AL: 36525-0490 Phone: 251-675-8142 FAX: 251-679-8203  William Criswell Lee Anne Greene Harold Martin Avis Walker Tonya Moss Kendal Hadaway  Mayor Carolyn Sue Cain City Clerk  City Council Doug Kirkland Police Chief  Linda Hoiles Court Clerk  Jeff Reeves Fire Chief  Minutes ofthe City of Creola City Council Meeting  Thursday, July 27,2017 Held at new City Hall 9615 Old Hwy. 43, Creola, AL  Mayor Criswell called the meeting to order, asking everyone to turn off all cellphones and remove  all headgear.  Bro. 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 ofroll, the following were found to be present.  CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL  Mayor Criswell asked for the list of citizens to address the Council.  -None-  Mayor Criswell thanked everyone for attending the meeting and participating in your City government. This is our first meeting in our: new: facility. It is nice and sO much better. The roofis  not leaking.  1    Councilwoman Greene made ai motion to accept the minutes of7/13/17 as: revised on! line 1 reading T50 should read 250. (Revision should read that t50 is a typo and the correct word is' "to"  not 250)  Councilwoman Moss seconded, Roll call to approve.  Councilwoman Greene Councilman Martin Councilman Walker Councilwoman Moss Councilman Hadaway Mayor Criswell  YES YES YES YES YES YES  The minutes of the Emergency Meeting of. June 28, 2017 will be presented to the Council at the Councilwoman Moss presented aj proposal to get someone to clean the new City Hall. Mayor Criswell stated that this would be good to clean the bldg. on ai regular basis. Since this is a leased building and wej plan to buy it, we need to keep it in good shape. Councilwoman Greene stated that we could advertise it in the Call News and get sealed bids. Bro John white suggested that we add a statement of work (monthly/quarterly) before putting it out for bid. Would have to be cleaned during office hours due to the court being off limits after hours Do we want to state how long for contract or no contract at all. Chief Kirkland said he could provide Trustees to clean the building or whatever we: need them to do, at no cost to the City. Mayor Criswell stated that we had Frazier Payne pay us a visit this week and it was sO nice to have him visit ini this new bldg. Mr. Payne was very congratulatory oft the City and it was nice tol have him in a nice environment.  next meeting for approval.  RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES AND OTHER BUSINESS  Councilwoman Greene stated that we needed to implement a time clock policy. There has never been ai time clock policy in place; only a drug free workplace policy. Councilwoman Greene read the Time Clock Policy that she was presenting to the Council. Councilman Walker seconded; Roll  call for approval. Councilwoman Greene Councilman Martin Councilman Walker Councilwoman Moss Councilman Hadaway Mayor Criswell  YES ABSTAINED YES YES YES YES  Attorney Mims stated that we: need a motion to approve the policy and authorize the Mayor to enforce: it. Councilwoman Greene made the motion, seconded by Councilwoman Moss; all Councilwoman Greene presented some research she had completed on insurance for employees. She is bringing it to the Council for discussion. The employee pays -0-1 for single coverage and approximately $50. per month for family coverage. Councilwoman Greene compared this cost to  favored, none opposed, motion carried  Chickasaw and Satsuma.  2    Chickasaw- pays 80-81% of the premium.  The employee pays $40.99 for single coverage & $112.35 for family per pay  period.  Satsuma-  pays 85% ofthe premium  The employee pays $72. Per month for single coverage & $185. month for family.  Right now, The City of Creola pays 90% ofthe premium.  Councilwoman Greene is proposing that the employee pay $50. Month for single coverage; & ChiefKirkland stated that our health benefits are the only thing we have going for us to recruit new police officers and dispatchers. Ifv we don't have these benefits to offer. We are going tol have problems. Councilmen Hadaway and Martin agreed. Councilman Hadaway stated that we are: not in ai financial crisis right now and getting the new 15% across the board raise for employees will Councilwoman Greene stated that she received a call from Citronelle High School Band wanting to hold their "Bucket Drop" again this year at the red light of] Hwy. 43 and Dead Lake Rd. Parents would wear vests and officers would have to be in place for the safety of these students. Chief Kirkland reminded the Council how folks like to run that red light and how dangerous that intersection really is. ChiefKirkland stated that it would be safer tol hold the "Bucket Drop" ini the parking lots at Platts, Mac's. Chevron, Shell, etc. Attorney Mims stated that no motion was: needed as this would be up to the stores involved, sO, therefore, no council action would be needed.  $100. Month for family beginning with new: fiscal year, October 2017.  be taken away with insurance premium increase.  PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE  Inl Mr. Chambers' absence, Councilwoman Greene stated the zoning board met, reviewed and approved the Grimes-Owens subdivision and reviewed the RV Ordinances. Nicole will bring Councilwoman Greene also stated that Nicole with SARPC asked that we "Save the Date". August 2,2017-930a-1.30Pp $25. Per person. Lunch will be provided. Each employee will pay the fee to register, bring back receipt and the City will reimburse you. This will be a very informative  corrections to the next meeting in August.  workshop and all that can attend are encouraged to do SO.  PARKS AND RECREATION  Councilwoman Greene stated that we: received the $5,000. Donation for the park from L.I.P. Councilman Hadaway stated that we will get bids on the different projects for the park. He will work with Councilwoman Moss on this project. L.1.P. uses the park the first Saturday in  November each year.  3    Councilwoman Moss stated she was contacted by Gregory Lee, a resident of Creola, to host ball tournaments at the park. She will check on the costs for the events and also will check with Ms. Ludgood about a grant for the events. She will get more information from Mr. Lee.  UTILITIES AND SENIOR CITIZENS  Councilwoman Moss stated that everything was good. No report.  FINANCE  Councilwoman Greene gave the financial report, giving a copy to the Council. Also copies available to citizens attending the meeting wishing to have one. All revenues for the month totaled: $70,624.45. Also, a Find Report for. July 2017 with bills including payrolls totaling  $36,253.00 was available. Court Bond Account Court Fund Special Court Fund Fire Department General Fund Money Market Police Department S.A.I.L. Center Account 7-cent Special Gas Tax Acct. 4-cent Gas Tax Acct. (incl 5 cent)$ 14187.77 Total: (in bank)  465.34 (negative balance) 46,318.29 10,386.52 141,343.62 13,518.84 7,202.51 612.85 16,967.10 $264,224.38  $ 4,152.20(Received $14,190. Grant deposited7/19)  A motion was made by Councilwoman Greene to approve the financial report; seconded by Councilwoman Moss. The bills totaled $36,253.00. al motion was made by Councilwoman Greene  toj pay our bills; seconded by Councilwoman Moss. Roll call for approval:  Councilwoman Greene Councilman Martin Councilman Walker Councilwoman Moss Councilman Hadaway  YES YES YES YES YES  Councilwoman Greene stated that we have 2 loans with Servis Ist that will be auto drafts beginning next month. One loan is for the fire truck with al balance of $18,367.00; the second loan is on 2- 2010 Tahoe's with al balance of16,963.00. Will get the pay -out date and bring back to Councilwoman Greene also mentioned that we. have ai fuel card through McPherson Oil that is auto-drafted weekly out of the general fund account. This is a gas card that is used by police officers, and street department. Chief Kirkland stated that we buy all the gas for our vehicles from  council.  the City of Creola. No gas is bought outside our City.  POLICE AND FIRE POLICE  Councilman Martin stated that the police account has al balance of approximately $7,000. The bank statement has not come in yet, but he will give an itemized breakdown oft the account at the  net Council meeting.  4    Chief Kirkland gave an update on the Ballistic Vests being ordered from a company in Georgia. The vests are being paid for with grant money from Commissioner Ludgood. The vests are good quality material, they protect the body but are comfortable, as well. We told the vendor what our budget was and they are staying within our budget. We are getting more: for our money. There isa place on the vests for handcuffs, flashlight, radio, etc. This gets those items off their hip. The vests can have Velcro adjustments made to fit the officer ifh he gains weight. Councilman Martin stated that the shelflife for these vests, made of ballistic fabric, is six years. The Chiefhas worked really Councilman Martin stated that Chief Kirkland has stayed way under budget on the security system. This is the liability protection and safety for our inmates and our staff, as well. Councilman Martin stated that we. have an ongoing investigation for the attempted abduction of the young lady here in Creola. Chief Kirkland stated that he released a sketch to the news media today oft the suspect. He has worked closely with the family. Councilman Martin stated that Chief Kirkland has been working hard on this case. Working with other agencies, as well. Councilwoman Greene asked Chief Kirkland ift the tasers that were purchased during thel last Administration could be accounted for. ChiefKirkland stated he was working to resolve that Councilman Walker stated that we all appreciate ChiefKirkland and the Police Department. Councilman Hadaway stated that he has contacted Google Maps to have all trucks re-routed to ChiefKirkland thanked Steve Bell, Kent Sellers, Don Turberville, John White and to all that helped him save ai man's life behind Ellen's church. They received a 911 call about someone trying to end his life. They found the gentleman in a wooded area behind the r, talked with him, and got  hard on this project with the vests.  issue.  Exit 19.  him help and saved his life. Thanks to all who helped.  FIRE:  Councilman Hadaway stated that the balance ini the fire account was $14,152.20. He is working on some fraudulent charges that appeared on the account. PayPal charges in California and Domino's Councilman Hadaway presented an invoice for an equipment purchase from NAFECO for $7,173.35 and made ai motion to pay out oft the fire dept. account using the grant money; seconded  Pizza charges in Illinois. Approximately $300.  by Councilman Martin, all favored, none opposed, motion carried.  STREETS  Councilman Walker stated that we have put rocks at the railroad crossing at Platts and at the: red light at Hwy 43 and Dead Lake Rd. Wel have put asphalt in some oft the holes. When the road dries out, we will get the motor grader and operator to do more work on Ducey Rd. This Saturday we Mayor Criswell stated that the holes on Dead Lake Rd. at the RR crossing is RR property and we can't fix those. holes. Just like the holes at Mr. Platt's is ALDOT property. We call those guys. We are working to make corrections to get something done. The State tells us when they will cut the  will get 2 loads ofr rock.  5    grass on Hwy. 43 and if they don't cut it, then we have to cut it. There are approximately 55,000 cars that travel Hwy 43 and that is a dangerous area for our street crew to work in. Mayor Criswell stated that we. had the inspection on all the city bridges. 2 bridges need repair. Radcliff] Rd and the culvert on the lower side toward the Marina and the Beaver Dam on Marina Drive. Tim Tew was the low bidder and remove the beaver's home. After the removal oft the  beaver's home, the water dropped atl least 5 feet.  COMMUNITY GROUP None ADDITIONAL NOTES None MAYOR'S DISCUSSION  Mayor Criswell stated that we. are getting settled in our new home. Getting phones and computers up and running. Everyone has been pitching in from the City Clerk to the Court Clerks and even our Student Intern has been a big help. A great job by all. This building will carry our City into the Tonya stated that we need a video presentation for businesses to come into our City. We can present this video to businesses like Wal Mart, Burger King, etc. Councilwoman Moss stated that Councilman Hadaway would be an excellent person to do the video. Everyone agreed. Mayor Criswell stated that he is getting bids on a sign for out front of our new bldg. and one behind the bldg. That will bel lighted at night and can be seen from Hwy. 43.  future and is something tol be proud of. We are proud of our new facility.  ADJOURNMENT  MOTION BY: Councilwoman Martin SECONDED BY: Councilman Walker Meeting adjourned @ 6:40j p.m. Respectfully submitted, Carolyn Sue Cain City Clerk c.m. 7.27.2017  6