CITY OFCREOLA POBOX490 CREOL4,AL36525 251-675-8142 FAX: 251-675-6146 Councilmembers  Donald Nelson Lee Anne Greene Curtis Heathcoe James Ivy Kenneth Moss Mark Howell  Mayor  Kim W. Pettway City Clerk  Linda Hoiles Court Clerk  Jerry' Taylor ChiefofPolice  AGENDA FOR THE CITY OF CREOLA COUNCIL MEETING  HELD AT CREOLA CITYHALL ON July 24,2013 @ 6:00PM 7ks/17  Mayor Nelson called the meeting to order. Rev. Chambers gave invocation.  Upon the call ofroll, the following were found to be present:  Mayor Nelson Councilwoman Greene Councilman Heathcoe Councilman Ivy Councilman Howell Councilwoman Moss absent City clerk was present  Minutes from the council meeting held on, July 11, 2013 were presented. Councilman Howell made aj motion to accept the minutes from the last meeting. Councilman Ivy seconded, all favored, none opposed, motion carried.  CITIZENS. ADDRESSINGTHE COUNCIL Striping project on the way- paving 95% complete RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES OTHER BUSINESS  Mayor states he spoke to Alabama Forestry Commission, he submitted the tree up by tracks. They notified him that the tree has been recognized as possibly the oldest tree in area and there was a certificate awarded to the city and the owner of the property where the tree is located. The mayor suggested that the CCDG put something up to recognize this tree with Sandy  Howard's permission. PLANNING COMMITTEE  Sandy Howard made application for his property to be rezoned from R-1 to M-1. Councilwoman Green made a motion to accept application for rezoning of property Councilman Howell seconded, all favored, none opposed, motion carried.    There will be a public hearing on August 8, 13 for the table of] permitted uses and changes to the  zoning board. No business  ZONING BOARD OFADJUSTMENTS PARKS AND RECREATION  Councilwoman Green states that the Creola community group financial statement as of right knows is $1934.64 ini their account. The group made $412.00 at the movie event.  UTILITIES AND SENIOR CITIZEN  Nothing FINANCE  Councilwoman Greene presented finances.  Councilman Heathcoe made a motion to accept the financial report. Councilman Heathcoe seconded, all favored, none opposed, motion carried. Councilman Ivy made ai motion to pay bills as presented. Councilman Howell seconded, all favored none opposed, motion carried.  POLICE AND FIRE Police-Nothing STREETS  Fire-Chief Reeves announced that $1,966 was raised in the MD boot drop.  Contractors have been working to install new drain pipe on. Dead Lake and Old4 43.  Councilman Heathcoe states that Bobby is very busy.  ADDITIONAL NOTES  Citizen asked what approach is necessary for council to fix his road- city needs to take care ofit. Kenneth Walker states Brown has 15 feet ROW for city to work on, he says the state land book Citizen wants to know if update on property on I-65 to 43 month ago. Explained to citizens- plans changed states when ground is broken for development- ALDOT will put Ilight. Councilwoman Green gave report oni meeting with Mayor Rubinstein. (Saraland) Mayor states it's time to make a decision either ignore or address the situation.  Citizen stated that is his road and land. Mayor asked citizen for ROW deed. will give dimensions. Mayor asked for Christie Bland tol look it up.  Next stepi is to 1 authorize a committee to see what it ist to offer, 2 allow people to decide, 3. 10% Several citizen'sa and business owners address the council with positive and negative concerns:  ora a petition of voter taken to probate will force election.    Mr. Sandy Howard states he is for the annexation and he feels everyone should have an open Mr. Jeff Reeves asked to verify which election the voters list would come from to vote for the annexation. Kim states that it is going tol be thej primary election; the city did not have ai run-off. Louis would like them to negotiate exactly what would be included in the annexation concerning Mr. Fisher asks how many students are in the Creola area and should the city annex for less than 200 students when the population is around 2000. A citizen asked if council negotiate with the Saraland school board systems, council answered stating that no one has spoken with school Citizen asked who appoints the 3 people who talks to the council for negotiations, council stated Josh Skidmore states that property value would go up, other citizens stated that is not guaranteed. Casie Bennet states the mayor and council should work just as hard supporting a finding revenue for the city as they have to give it away to Saraland. Citizen stated that this should be about Mr. Loden asked what the council needs in order to at least be allowed to talk to Saraland to see what there is to offer and then bring findings back to the people, he states that hear-say and assumptions are all we have right now. Council states that they would need to vote and if the majority are in favor, then Saraland will vote and if favorable the negotiation period will start. Mrs. Spencer states that her house is on the market and won't sell because of the lack of schools and businesses. Casie Bennet asked if this situation was all about schools why does it seem the council is selling out, she stated that everything Councilman Howell guaranteed, Mayor Rubenstein denied. Councilman Howell stated that he did not state anything was guaranteed and citizens stated that according to the newspaper, he did guarantee and Josh Skidmore stated on several occasions that Councilman Howell was actively negotiating with Saraland. Citizens and Mr. Quinley stated that there was an offer of business turned down due to no businesses in the Frank Hammond states that the council needs to consider all of the grandfathering items and the period covered so that the citizens can make an educated vote on what is best for them and their property. Assumptions are not safe and it needs to be in writing. Council stated that Councilman Howell made aj motion to go into negotiations with Saraland by resolution. There was confusion and discussion, Councilman Ivy stated that he would rather wait until Councilwoman Moss has had the opportunity to meet with Mayor Rubenstein before we move in that direction. Mayor states she can still meet before any negotiations start. Councilwoman Greene asked would it be a conflict for the mayor to negotiate ifhis daughter and son-in-law are  mind and let the people vote.  hunting, land, and animals.  Bill bunch asked about what would be grandfathered in.  system to state what would be offered. the mayor would appoint.  schools not just revenue and personal benefits.  Councilman Howell were called out of order. area and issues on sewer lines and access.  negotiations has to be in writing and ratified by each council body.  employees of Saraland.    Josh Skidmore stated that if the council does not make decision, he had a petition prepared to take to probate to force an election. Councilwoman Greene stated that the council should not be  threatened into making a quick  decision; she stated she is willing to negotiate, she does not choose to rush into anything and does want to give Councilwoman Moss the opportunity to meet with Mayor Rubenstein when Mayor Nelson states that he will abstain from voting if there is a possible conflict; a citizen stated that there shouldn't be. Mayor states he doesn't want to be out of order or have to come A citizen asked if the city has an attorney. Council stated they do not have an attorney. Becky Smith asked if a committee needs to go speak to Saraland School Board to find out the options and ift they have room for the students. There was no answer given. A citizen that is employed Councilman Ivy says the city will just have to negotiate when the time comes, right now there Joan Stringfellow says council should make sure that Councilman Howell can go negotiate by him being the Mayor's brother since there may be a conflict with Mayor Nelson. Venus Davis asked if Saraland can be present when negotiations are returned for comment and council stated Councilman Howell made a motion to enter into negotiations with Saraland and bring back to  she is back ini town as the council agreed to last meeting.  back and re-vote.  by the personnel board says Saraland is not obligated to give employees raises.  are to many "If's" and not enough answers.  they would invite them to. citizens and council. Councilman Heathcoe seconded, Roll Call Vote: Councilman Howell Councilwoman Moss Councilman Ivy Councilman Heathcoe Councilwoman Greene Mayor abstained Adjournment  Yes Absent No Yes No  Mayor entered tie breaking vote of yes.  Councilman Ivy made a motion to adjourn the meeting.  Councilwoman Howell seconded, all favored, none opposed, motion carried.