CITYOFCREOLA POBOX490 CREOL4,AL36525 251-675-8142 FAX: 251-675-6146  Donald Nelson Lee Anne Greene Curtis Heathcoe James Ivy Tonya Moss Mark Howell  Mayor  Council members Linda Hoiles Court Clerk  Kim W. Green City Clerk  Jerry Taylor ChiefofPolice  AGENDA FOR THE CITY OF CREOLA COUNCIL MEETING  HELD AT CREOLA CITY HALL ON October 27,2016 @ 6:00pm  Mayor called the meeting to order and gave invocation. Upon the call ofroll, the following were found to be present:  Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Nelson Councilwoman Greene Councilman Heathcoe Councilman Ivy Councilwoman Moss Councilman Howell  City clerk was present and City attorney was absent  Councilman Howell made a motion to accept the minutes from the meeting 9/22/16. Councilman Heathcoe seconded, all favored, none opposed, motion carried. Coamalmaliashaemata motion to accept the minutes from the meeting 10/11/16. Councilwoman Greene seconded, alll favored, none oposed,motiomreariecd:  Councilwoman Moss made a motion to accept the minutes from the meeting 10/13/16. Councilman Heathcoe seconded, all favored, none opposed, motion carried. Councilman Howell made a motion to accept the minutes from the meeting 10/19/16. Councilwoman Moss seconded, all favored, none opposed, motion carried.  1  Cm 10.27.16    CITIZENS ADDRESSINGTHE COUNCIL Ivy, and Mayorl Nelson for their service in the past years.  Mrs. Joan Stringfellow thanked Councilman Howell, Councilman Heathcoe, Councilman Mr. Melvin Enzor addressed council about his road. He states he has the same as he had before and he has also went to the proper divisions (probate court) to verify that the city can take road and he also spoke with Nicole Taylor with SARPC and the city has power to accept if they choose. Mr. Enzor wants to know what the city will accept. Mayor explained rules and states that the new council would like to wait until they have legal  council.  RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES OTHER BUSINESS  Mayor presented the 2014 audit statement and Mr. Anthony is working on the 2015 audit. Councilwoman Greene states that Pastor Ellen Lesley with St. Andres Chapel would like to get with the Creola Axis Ministerial association to present a live manger scene on December 21, 20161 in the park near] pavilion. Snacks and hot chocolate will be served. Councilman Howell made ai motion to use park near pavilion for live manger scene. Councilwoman Moss seconded, all favored, none opposed, motion carried. Councilman Howell made ai motion to renew the cities contract with Advance Disposal Councilman Heathcoe second, all favored, none opposed, motion carried. Councilwoman Greene states that with the new council coming in and the! hard work put in with. Advance is appreciated, she feels like this topic should wait until the new council comes in sO they can talk to some new companies and offer a: few options. Councilwoman Greene states that if Advance is willing to give a good rate now they should be willing to wait about 10: more days. Councilwoman Greene states that they Councilman Howell states that there is an out on both ends oft this contract and the new Mr. Kenny Walker states that the price oft the dumpsters has gone up every month. Councilman Howell states every time he has contacted Advance with aj problem it was M-Kemgy-alersae: that the CityofCreola should make it mandatory tol have trash Councilwoman Moss asked when the contract is up. Councilman Howell states that we A citizen asked what happens ifa a citizen does not pay their bill. Councilman Howell Councilwoman Greene asked ift the council passed this contract tonight it is good for 5 years but the new council can get out ofiti ifthey want. Councilman Howell states that it isi not a binding contract that it has always had an out to it. Councilwoman Greene states that she is happy with the service she just feels they owei it to the citizens to check for other rates. Councilman Howell states he will revisit the dumpster issue. Mayor states this contract is for 5 years, , the city has a dumpster, community day they furnish about 20  garbage service with No rate increase for 5 years.  should talk to. 3 or 4 companies to get rates for the citizens. council can change it ift they choose at that time.  taken care of.  service ifthey live in the city. are not under a contract at the: moment. states that Advance disposal deals with that issue.  cans, senior center and park dumpster is furnished,  Cm10.27.16  2    Advance disposal renew contract Councilman Howell Councilwoman Moss Councilman Ivy Councilman Heathcoe Councilwoman Greene Mayor Nelson Motion carried by majority vote. PLANNING COMMITTEE  yes yes yes yes yes yes  Mr. Criswell states no new business. Councilwoman Greene states they discussed their  plan.  ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS Mayor states that Mr. Bill Bunch tendered his resignation for the board. Mayor appointed Mr. Eddie Duke to the zoning board.  PARKS AND RECREATION  Councilman Howell stated the slab was poured this week to the bathroom and starting the walls next week. Councilman Howell states he will be meeting with mobile fence tomorrow to get the final say on where to put fence between soccer field and street. The fence is being put in by Commissioner Ludgood. Councilman Howell states that Commissioner Ludgood has been an asset to the community and she has been very  involved in this city. She is very much appreciated. UTILITIES AND SENIOR CITIZEN  Councilwoman Moss states that traffic is backed up on Saturdays and maybe needs a 4 way stop at old Hwy 43 and dead lake after soccer games. Councilman Howell states that they need an officer in that area on sat during the games. Chief states that a 4 way aldadhupiaileon DeadLakeRd. Mayor and council will look into solutions. Mayor states that Senior center guidelines Is toj protecting the cityby saying thatthe city will abide by all the department of urban development rules and regulations and abide by the City of Creola rules and regulations and by the county development grant guidelines.  Councilman Howell motioned to accept sail center guidelines. Councilman Ivy second, all favored, none opposed, motion carried.  FINANCE No report Next meeting 51 for Community day and bicentennial.  Councilwoman Greene states that Commissioner Ludgood will have a table set up for November  Cm 10.27.16  3    POLICE AND FIRE  Mayor read resignation ofl Madelyn Cody.  Councilman Howell motioned to accept Madelyn Cody resignation in good standing. Councilman Ivy second, all favored, none opposed, motion carried. Chief Taylor thanked Mayor and council -past and present- for all they have done for him over the years. He loves this city and appreciates everyone making feel at home. He states that: over the last few weeks a lot has been said about him and the police department and his leadership ofi it. He apologized for his failures. He states that the city has a lot of good guys and ladies at the police department and to please take care of Councilman Howell states that Chief has lead this city very professional and they was Mrs. Loraine Bryan stated he adds a personal touch to all he does. Mr. Buddy Bryan Mayor spoke on past and present Chief and how blessed this city has been to have them. Mayor states that Chiefhas gone above what he! had to. Mayor shared Mrs. Betty Phillips story about Chief and Cleo Phillips and how he helped out in the community. Mayor states that Chief loved this town and it showed. Mayor thanked the Chief for all his hard Mr. Kendal Hadaway request permission to get estimates to fix engine 2, the steering sector is leaking power steering fluid. Mayor states to go ahead and get estimates.  them and do not blame them for his failures.  lucky to have him.  Councilwoman Greene stated that chiefwent over and above. stated that he was a great Police chiefbut was a good friend also. Councilman Heathcoe stated that he was going to miss the chief.  work and thanked Asst. Chief Davis; they worked as a great team.  STREETS ditches.  Councilman Heathcoe states that Bobby has been busy cutting grass and cleaning out the  ADDITIONAL NOTES  Mayor states that community day is) November 5, 2016 Coumsimmllouellmainmimadingiaglfeant for community day. Councilman Ivy second, all favored, none opposed, motion carried.  Councilman Howell states that hel has served for 12 years and he would not take anything for it. He appreciates those that supported and always felt that what he did was for this city, not for him personally and he can always go home knowing that. He appreciated the Councilman Ivy thanked everyone that has supported him all these years. He states that Councilman Heathcoe stated that he really enjoyed working on the city council, working with all the employees and the citizens. He wished new council member the best ofluck,  opportunity that he has had to be a councilman. Councilwoman Moss- no comments he is still Creola and wants it to stay Creola.  He thanked everyone.  Cm 10.27.16  4    Councilwoman Greene states that November 7 is the swearing in ceremony at 5:30pm at the Sail center and November 10 will be a regular council meeting. Mayor asked the council to consider accepting the Rd that Mr. Melvin Enzor presented. Councilman Ivy states that it should have tol be posted for two weeks.  Roll call to table Mr. Enzor request. Councilwoman Howell Councilwoman Moss Councilman Ivy Councilman Heathcoe Councilwoman Greene Mayor Nelson Motion carried by majority vote.  no yes no yes yes  Councilwoman Moss made a motion to table Mr. Enzor Road over to the next council Councilwoman Greene seconded, 3 favored, 2 opposed, motion carried by majority vote. Councilman Howell asked ife everything is probated like it should be. Mr. Enzor states he Mr. Enzor wants to know what to do. Councilwoman Greene states that it was not on the agenda. Mayor states to Mr. Enzor that he has done what he needs to do but it is up to the Councilwoman Moss stated that she wanted an attorney to review it and give an opinion. Councilman Howell states that if he has met the criterion that says it is legal for this city tol be able to service that road for some families, he feelsi it is the city responsibility. Mayor thanked everyone for their patience with him, he asked for forgiveness if he wronged anyone in anyway. He appreciated the employees. He wish the new council much success and his prayers are with them. He has been blessed to serve this city.  meeting.  has been to probate and everything is certified and stamped.  council to accept it.  Adjournment  Camdimnlymtamaion to adjourn.  Councilwoman Moss seconded, all favored, none opposed, motion carried.  Cm 10.27.16  5