CITY OF CREOLA POBOX490 CREOL4,AL3625 251-675-8142 FAX: 251-675-6146 Councilmen Linda Hoiles Court Clerk  Donald Nelson Ralph Walker Kenneth Walker James Ivy Kenneth Moss Mark Howell  Mayor  Kim W. Pettway City Clerk  Jerry Taylor ChiefofPolice  AGENDA FOR THE CITY OF CREOLA COUNCIL MEETING  HELD AT CREOLA CITY HALLON April 12, 2012 @ 7:00PM  Mayor called the meeting to order and gave invocation Upon the call ofroll, the following were found to be present:  Mayor Nelson Councilman Moss Councilman Howell Councilman R. Walker Councilman K. Walker Councilman Ivy  absent absent  City clerk was present and City attorney was absent  Minutes from the council meeting held March 22, 2012 were presented. Councilman Ivy made a motion to accept the minutes from the previous meeting. Councilman Moss seconded, all favored, none opposed, motion carried.  CITIZENS. ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL  No business  RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES OTHER BUSINESS  ALDOT Resolution was presented.  Councilman Howell made a motion to accept the ALDOT resolution as presented. Councilman Ivy second, all favored, none opposed, motion carried. Councilman Ivy made ai motion to adopt a vehicle policy. Councilman Howell second, all favored, none opposed, all favored.  Roll Call for vehicle policy Councilman Howell Councilman Moss  yes abstained    Councilman Ivy Councilman K. Walker Councilman R. Walker Mayor Nelson Motion carried by majority vote  yes absent absent yes  Mayor spoke about truck route ordinance amendment. safety of the children and other drivers. PLANNING COMMITTEE No business No business  Casey Bennet spoke about trucks slowing down ini front ofher home, says that she is concerned for the  ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS PARKS AND RECREATION get it when the city is prepared to get it.  Casey Bennet would like to donate a batting cage to city. Councilman Howell states he'd come Mayor spoke about Commissioner Ludgood going to see park area at Gunnison Creek. Mayor says that the county would like to apply for a grant to add to some of the beautiful changes that the city has already done. The county will be forwarding information to city clerk as well. Councilman Howell made a motion to remove the insulation under the pavilion until it is Councilman Howells stressed the importance of street department requesting equipment for the job and not to try anything unsafe. He will also donate some equipment as well as Don  decided how to improve it.  Councilman Ivy second, all favored, none opposed.  needed  Moss.  UTILITIES AND SENIOR CITIZENS  Councilman Moss made ai motion to repair and or replace lights behind police department.  Councilman Howell second, all favored, none opposed, motion carried.  FINANCE  Councilman Moss made a motion to accept the financial report. Councilman Howell second, all favored, none opposed, motion carried. Councilman Moss made a motion to pay bills as presented. Councilman Ivy seconded, all favored none opposed, motion carried  POLICE AND FIRE  Councilman Ivy states that the police department needs to hire a part- time police officer.  Councilman Ivy made a motion to hire a part time police officer. Councilman Howell second, all favored, none opposed, motion carried.    STREETS No business  ADDITIONAL NOTES  Mayor announced Louisiana Cuisine opening soon and the Laundromat opening soon. The property owner of the lot between Shell Station and Chevron. will be speaking with  Whataburger and hotel to be built on Hwy 43 in the near future.. Mayor read resignation of City attorney Mark Erwin. Councilman Howell made aj motion to accept resignation ofMr. Erwin. Councilman Moss second, all: favored, non-opposed, motion carried. Mark Erwin will recommend replacement.  Council had general discussion about the ditches. Council threw around some options and asked Mayor requested that the council consider entering into another bond agreement in order to pave remaining streets in Creola. Several citizens were present from the areas to be paved in support ofthisidea. Mayor stated that there are 6 years left on current bond that was obtained in 1998, if the city desires to enter into another agreement, the payments will remain in the same general range but of course the time will be extended. Council to continue to discuss at future meetings Citizens from Brown Road and Oak Tree expressed desire to see these roads paved, also stated  fors suggestions.  until a decision is made.  that ditches were needed in many areas.  Citizens discussed complaints and current problems with the road being unpaved.  Citizens asked about the procedure for dogs not on leashes or allowed to run loose while owners are away from home. Chief Taylor explained procedure of the citizen calling the Police Dept Mayor gave brief update about the school system situation. General discussion and concern was expressed. The Cost of $650 per child or a cap of$1500 for 2 or more children per year, per  and they will contact the county Animal Control and escort them ifnecessary.  household was announced by Satsuma School Systems Councilman Moss made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilman Howell second, all favored, none opposed, motion carried.  Adjournment