CITY OF CREOLA 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 November 13, 2012 @ 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 Moss Councilman Howell was absent City Clerk was present.  Minutes from the council meeting held on September 27,2012. Councilman Moss made aj motion to accept the minutes from the last meeting held. Councilman Ivy seconded, all favored, none opposed, motion carried. Minutes from the council meeting held on November 5, 2012. Councilman Ivy made ai motion to accept the minutes from the last meeting held. Councilman Moss seconded, all favored, none opposed, motion carried.  CITIZENSADDRESSING THE COUNCIL  Mayor states that there will be a planning committee meeting after the council meeting tonight. Mr. Rory Cassidy with Republic Services which use to be BFI states that they would to participate in the bid process when the option comes available. Mr. Cassidy states there are  several options that could be looked at when the time comes.    Mrs. Linda Walker spoke with Councilwoman Greene about a Christmas parade. If Council approves they would like to start a parade at the park and end at park, on December 1, 2012, starting at 3pm and the entry fee would be waved for the first several years. Mrs. Walker states in ai few years they would like to start a vendor set up at the park before and after the pàrade. Councilwoman Greene states that the community group held a costume contest at Hwy 43 studio and the turnout was great, a lot ofbusinesses donated prizes for the event. Mrs. Linda Walker spoke on the Toys for Tots program being sponsored by the Gulf Coast Opry to raise toys for the needy, encouraged everyone to bring a toy. RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES OTHER BUSINESS  No business  PLANNING COMMITTEE  Rev. Chambers states they have ai meeting after council meeting.  ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS PARKS. AND RECREATION being played on.  No business  Mayor states that the community day was a big success and the playground equipment is up and  UTILITIES AND SENIOR CITIZEN Ms. Tew bought light at Criswell street.  FINANCE  Councilwoman Greene presented bills and finances. Councilman Moss made a motion to accept the financial report. Councilman Heathcoe seconded, all favored, none opposed, motion carried. Councilman Ivy made aj motion to pay bills as presented. Councilwoman Greene seconded, all favored none opposed, motion carried  Mayor introduced the budget 2013 year and asked to council to be ready to vote on next meeting.  POLICE AND FIRE No business forj police department. clerk for information.  Chief Reeves states to the new business that the department has the nox box to get with the city Fire department Christmas dinner party will be held December 11 at the senior building. Councilman Ivy made a motion for the: fire department to be in the Satsuma Christmas parade.  Chief] Reeve's reminds council about vehicle purchase.  Councilman Heathcoe second, all favored, none opposed, motion carried.    STREETS  Councilman Heathcoe states all equipment is ok and the street department is doing a goodj job. Mayor states that Oak tree Lane and Brown is going on the Pay as you go program, Lister will go  Mayor states Bell dr isi int the process ofl being paved.  Dec- Criswell, Guthrie oni next pay as you go program.  ChiefT Taylor states he needs toj purchase targets for $615 for qualification. Councilman Ivy made. a motion toj purchase targets for qualification. Councilman Heathcoe second, all favored, none opposed, motion carried. city. Mayor states he will talk to commissioner Ludgood.  Councilman Moss states they need to check into the road on Radcliff Rd being annexed into the  ADDITIONAL NOTES  Councilwoman Greene states that the Voices of Creola Facebook page is going great. Tim Ryals states that Mount Vernon has annexed to Salco Rd, Chief states that this is mostly Don Moss, the building inspector asked the council ift they would approve for him to receive the money that the city pays for his health insurance because he is approved for Medicare and just add it to his paycheck. Mayor states they will check into this matter with the acting attorney.  rumor; nothing has not been approved in writing which is required.  Mayor wished everyone al happy thanksgiving Mayor states the next meeting will be December 13, 2012. Councilman Moss made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilman Ivy second, all favored, none opposed, motion carried.  Adjournment