CITY OF CREOLA POBOX490 CREOLA, AL36525 251-675-8142 FAX: 251-675-6146 Councilmembers Donald Nelson Lee Anne Greene Curtis Heathcoe James Ivy Tonya Moss Mark Howell Mayor Kim W. Green City Clerk Linda Hoiles Court Clerk Jerry Taylor ChiefofPolice AGENDA FOR THE CITY OF CREOLA COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT CREOLA CITY HALL ON November 12, 2015@ 6:00pm Mayor called the meeting to order. Rev. Chambers gave invocation. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Nelson Counciwoman Greene Councilman Heathcoe Councilman Ivy Councilwoman Moss Councilman Howell Upon the call ofroll, the following were found tol be present: absent Christie filled in for City clerk and City attorney was present. Councilman Heathcoe made a motion to accept the minutes from the meeting 10/8/15 Councilwoman Moss seconded, all favored, none opposed, motion carried. Councilwoman Moss made a motion to accept the minutes from the special meeting 10/21/15 Councilwoman Greene seconded, all favored, none opposed, motion carried. Councilman Howell abstained, he was absent from meeting. CITIZENS. ADDRESSINGTHE COUNCIL Mrs. Shannon Loden presented the Mayor and council with a United States Flag that was flown at the Camp Headquarters at Camp Dahlke, Pul E. Alam, Afghanistan. Mrs. Shannon's husband Rev. Chambers commended the city workers for cutting limbs back tol line on his street. John serves in the military and is stationed at this camp. Cm 11.12.15 Page1 1 RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES OTHER BUSINESS Mayorread the ordinance to introduce property. Councilman Heathcoe made a motion to introduce the Voight-Abemathy, Elnora Nettles, Leroy and Janice Crenshaw, Ray and Toni Chestang, Ray Chestang, Terry Duke Sr, Sharon Nichols, Jody Jackson, Shannon and Sherri Steadham property for annexation. Councilwoman Moss second, all favored, none opposed, motion carried. Roll call forintroducing listed property above for annexation. Councilman Howell Councilwoman Moss Councilman Ivy Councilman Heathcoe Councilwoman Greene Mayor Nelson Motion passed by unanimous vote yes yes absent yes yes yes Councilwoman Greene made ai motion toi introduce and post Alonzo and Rachell Esco, Charles Johnson JR, James and Beverly Lucas property for annexation. Councilwoman Moss second, all favored, none opposed, motion carried. Councilwoman Greene states that the 2016 convention will be May 14-17 in Huntsville, AL. Councilwoman Greene made a motion for the city to donate $350.001 to purchase throws and candy for Santa and Citizen oft the year tol have inj parade. Councilman Heathcoe second, all favored, none opposed, motion carried. Council had been polled with a yes vote for Building inspector to attend school on 11/10/15. Councilman Howell made ai motion for building inspector to attend school. Councilwoman Moss second, all favored, none opposed, motion carried. PLANNING COMMITTEE CBGD meeting. response offofit. Councilwoman Moss, Councilman Heathcoe, and Councilwoman Greene are trying to go to the Rev. Chambers states that Tuesday, November 17 will be the first workshop at City Hall. Rev. Chambers thanked council for the allowing the mail out about the workshop, he has got a lot of Rev. Chambers states that there is question and concerns about a mobile home that was brought in. They will know more details after the meeting. The process of how to bring in Mobile homes Rev. Chambers states that the grant meeting will be at 5pm and regular scheduled meeting will be at 6pm. If enough people show for the grant meeting it can be moved to the senior building if tot the city was discussed. needed. No business ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS Cm 11.12.15 Page 2 PARKS AND RECREATION Councilman Howell states that 10 trash can holders had been placed at park, would like to make more to put at Crenshaw Park later and possible add benches later. Councilman Howell made ai motion to allow Bobby toj purchase a cordless tooll kit. Councilwoman Greene second, all favored, none opposed, motion carried. Councilman Howell states that another 300 feet has been added to the walking trail and it looks Rev. Chambers states that he is being asked about why the bathrooms are not open while people are walking. Councilman Howell states that they have tried it before but bathrooms were left open and would get destroyed. Mayor states that he will check into what can be done to help really good. with this matter. FINANCE UTILITIES AND SENIOR CITIZEN Councilwoman Moss made ai motion to accept the financial report. Councilman Howell seconded, all: favored, none opposed, motion carried. Councilman Howell made a motion to pay the bills that were presented. Councilman Heathcoe seconded, all favored, none opposed, motion carried. CREOLA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP Councilwoman Greene states that LIP day went well and she will have the head count by the next meeting. Commissioner Ludgood enjoyed the day. *November 14- American Cancer Relay for life is having a bark for life walk in the park from 9am-11:30. It is $15.00 to register your pet. Studio 10 at 9am will be doing a special report *November 21- Christmas parade at 1lam starts at Creola Assembly on Old Hwy 43. November 20-21 Creola United Methodist will be having a Holiday Bazaar starting at *November 21 - Fish Fry benefit in Memory of Jack Commins fish fry fundraiser at *Toys for Tots boxes will be put at City Hall if anyone would like to donate a toy and the *St. Andrews Chapel is hosting a dinner for the Fire and Police department tonight oni itN November 13, 2015. 9am both days. Wright Park in satsuma. Plates $10.00 boxes will be delivered to GulfCoast Opera in December. thanking them for all the work they do. POLICE AND FIRE Police department- no business cost to repair is $1075.00. Councilman Howell made a motioned for fire department to repair the rescue truck -estimate of Councilman Heathcoe second, all favored, none opposed, motion carried. STREETS Councilman Heathcoe stated that Bobby has been busy cutting limbs and working in park. Cm 11.12.15 Page3 3 ADDITIONAL NOTES Mayor states that Hardy Rd should be complete. society and made all A's. She attends Saraland Elementary. Councilman Heathcoe made a motion to adjourn. Mayor recognized his granddaughter .She is in 4th grade and got accepted into the national honor Adjournment Councilman Howell seconded, all favored, none opposed, motion carried. Cm 11.12.15 Page 4