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 CITY HALL ON April 25, 2013 @ 6:00PM  Mayor 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 Councilman Moss was absent. City Clerk was absent.  Mayor asked to keep Councilman Moss inj prayer. Minutes from the council meeting held on April 9, 2013.  Councilman Ivy made a motion to accept the minutes from the last meeting held. Councilwoman Heathcoe seconded, all favored, none opposed, motion carried.  CITIZENS. ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL  Ms. Linda Robinson, Dr. Walters and. Jimmy Vaton with the Satsuma School system were present at the meeting. On behalf of the Satsuma School board, Ms. Robinson addressed the citizens and states that they are concerned about the Creola children. Ms. Robinson states that they are available for questions to address any concerns. Mr. Vaton followed talking about future goals of Mayor addressed letter that was posted in the city by Mayor of Satsuma. Mayor states that he did speak with the Mayor elect at the time. Mayor Nelson states that they did speak about the annexation but Mayor Nelson states that he said then as well as know that it is the citizen's decision as well as the council and that was it. Mayor states that the annexation of Creola with any city has not come to the council floor to be discussed. Mayor opened floor for questions and  the system.    comments about the letter from Satsuma. Mayor asked Ms. Peak about building a High school in Mayor states that in Jan of 2013, citizens asked the Mayor to check into setting up a meeting with the Saraland School system. Mayor states within 60 days there should be a meeting with Saraland School system and if the citizens would like to attend there would have to be annexation involved. Mayor states that this council has not addressed any annexation with any city. Mayor states that the only reason he sits on this council is to do what is in the best interest Councilman Howell states he was insulted by this letter. Councilman Howell states he has not  the area and she said that al high would not be built in this area.  ofthe citizens.  met with any councilmember from Satsuma.  *Mrs. Knight states would like to know where our kids stand in all this.  *Mrs. Nichols would like a meeting with both school boards and council needs to call for 1 Mrs. Lister states that the citizens need to closely examine annexation because it is *Mrs. Bennet states that North Mobile School is a great school. Mrs. Bennet spoke well *Mrs. Dingman states that if you want your child to go to another school than you have an option to do SO by paying tuition but she does not want to lose that small town *Mrs. Bryant states that our town is not growing sO we have to do something. * Mrs. Kruger states that wel have a beautiful school in our area.  election.  more than sending your children to school it would consist of more taxes,etc.  ofCreola police department.  "Counciwoman Greene asked about aj petition going around the city.  feeling.  *Rev. Chambers states that there is room at the school on Salco to add a building for * Mrs. Smith would like to see if the school system can offer something for our kids  High school. without annexation.  Citizens asked the Mayor to have aj meeting with Mobile county school system to ask questions.  Mayor thanked everyone for voicing their opinions. RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES OTHER BUSINESS  Councilman Howell made a motion to put the smoking ordinance on the floor for a vote. Councilman Heathcoe second, all favored, none opposed, motion carried. ROLL CALLTO ADOPT THE SMOKING ORDINANCE  Councilman Howell Councilman Moss Councilman Ivy Councilman Heathcoe Councilwoman Greene Mayor Nelson Motion carried by unanimous vote  Yes Absent Yes Yes Yes Yes    Mayor states that the nuisance ordinance (which is adopts state code) has been introduced,  placed on table and posted in 3 public places.  Councilwoman Greene made ai motion to adopt the nuances ordinance. Councilman Heathcoe second, all favored, none opposed, motion carried. ROLLO CALL TO ADOPT THE NUANCES ORDINANCE  Councilman Howell Councilman Moss Councilman Ivy Councilman Heathcoe Councilwoman Greene Mayor Nelson Motion carried by unanimous vote PLANNING COMMITTEE No business No business  Yes Absent Yes Yes Yes Yes  ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS PARKS AND RECREATION  Councilman Howell states he got a fencing quote for $1850 for lighter gauge fence; 4 feet. A citizen states there needs to be NO DRIVING SIGNS posted at the park around where the  (Robbins fence) will have revised quotes for next meeting.  children play, and soccer fields. UTILITIES AND SENIOR CITIZEN  Mayor asks to post senior building financial report at center. Councilwoman Greene presented bills and finances.  FINANCE  Councilwoman Greene made ai motion to accept the financial report. Councilman Howell seconded, all favored, none opposed, motion carried. Councilwoman Greene made ai motion to pay bills as presented. Councilman Ivy seconded, all: favored none opposed, motion carried Councilwoman Greene gave report on the senior building. plumbing for $200.00 and a donation from Costal Air for $50.00.  Councilwoman Greene states that the community group received donation form Herring Councilwoman Greene states that the yard of the month for May went to Duke and Nona Councilwoman Greene states that the trash pick-up day for keep Mobile beautiful was a great  Fielding. day.    POLICE AND FIRE No business STREETS  ChiefTaylor states that the next Community Watch Group meeting will be May 16 at 6pm.  Councilman Heathcoe states that the street department has being doing great.  ADDITIONAL NOTES  Mayor states he spoke with Walton Construction engineer and they should be on site to start Mayor states he spoke with Mr. Kirby Latham, engineer about the Community Development Mayor spoke about u-verse internet connection over by Halls branch Rd, should be up in 30  process of paving ofQuinley, Crisswell and Guthrie Rd next week.  Block Grant striping project,  days.  Mayor spoke about the 300 acres on Radcliff Rd being annexed into Creola. Mayor states that the audit for 2012 is in the process of being worked on. Mayor states that the bond issue was refinanced to pave more streets. Mayor spoke on the 2012 pay as you go] project to resurface Oak tree and Rio Honda. Mayor states that the city is collecting lodging tax from Dead Lake Marina. Mayor states he will be out of town from April 22 till May 1.  Mayor states the shed for the tractor is installed.  Mayor states the park bleachers are complete.  Councilwoman Greene reported on the salary of council members and Mayor for Creola, and Mr. Crisswell gave update on the utility board activities which include the sewer connection and  surrounding communities.  hookup fees and also the water hook-up with Integra water. Councilman Ivy made a motion to adjourn the meeting.  Adjournment  Councilman Heathcoe second, all: favored, none opposed, motion carried.