MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ECLECTIC TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF ECLECTIC, ALABAMA ECLECTIC MUNICIPAL COURT ROOM November 20th, 2023 @ 7:00 P.M.  At the regular meeting oft the Eclectic Town Council held on November 20th, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in tne Eclectic Municipal Court Room, persons present included, Maggin Edwards, Mayor Davenport, Linda Reed, Jackie Stearns, Stephanie Stepney, Lindsay Mothershed, Tiffany Evans, Dianna Bethea, Chad Rankin, Jimmy Whitehead, Shane Traylor, Carmen Winslett, Carolyn Jones and  Easterling Carpenter.  Proceedings were aired live on Facebook.  Mayor Gary Davenport called the meeting to order: 7:18 p.m. Invocation was then given by! Mayor Gary Davenport. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Davenport.  Roll call was conducted by the AssistantTown Clerk, Maggin Edwards:  Mayor: Mayor Pro-tem Councilmembers There is a quorum.  Gary Davenport Linda Reed Jackie Stearns Stephanie Stepney Lindsay Mothershed David Goodwin  present present present present present absent  Ar motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Pro-Tem Reed and seconded by Councilor Mothershed. (4) yea, 1 absent). Motion passes.  The consent agenda consist oft the following: Financial reports for October 2023 Overtime Reports  Minutes of the October 16th, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Minutes oft the Special Called Meeting November 14th, 2023  Mayor began the meeting with introducing the 2024 Aaron Park Ball League lease Ar motion was made by Councilor Stearns to accept the lease as written and was seconded by Councilor Stepney. (4 yea, 1 absent). Motion passes. Mayor readi inf full Resplution 2023-11-002 regarding sick leave payout for retirees. A motion to adopt Resolution 2023-11-002 was made by Councilor Stepney and seconded by Pro-Tem Reed. (4yea, 1 absent). Motion passes. Mayor read fort the 2nd time, Amendment 2023-11-001 regarding Zoning Ordinance 140 categories of permitted use and Multi-Family dwellings. A motion to accept Amendment 2023-11-001 as written was made by Pro- Tem Reed and seconded by Councilor Stearns. (4 yea, 1 absent). Motion A motion to table the budget adjustment regarding the waste water service agreement was made by Councilor Stearns and seconded by Councilor  agreement.  passes.  Stepney. (4) yea, 1 absent). Motion passes.    Page 2  November 20th, 2023 Regular Council Meeting  A motion to accept the Amendment to the water works adjustment policy was made by Councilor Mothershed and seconded by Pro-Tem Reed. (3y yea, Mayor is setting up a meeting with Main Street Alabama to look further into  1absent, Stepney opposed). Motion passes.  contracting with them. Departmental Reports: Reports in packet.  EMS/FD- Alan Nummy requested to replace the stove and fridge at Station 1. Ar motion to purchase needed equipment out of General Fund monies no more than $1500 was made by Councilor Stepney and seconded by Pro-Tem Old Business: Mayor explained to the Council that Aaron Park needs a new AC Councilor Stepney makes a motion to replace one AC unit and the wiring at the office building at Aaron Park and spend no more than $6,000 and was seconded by Pro-Tem Reed. (3 yea, 1 absent). Motion passes. Mayors Comments: Mayor Davenport read and presented al Proclamation to Carmen Winslett for all of her hard work over the year with growing the Cotton  Reed. (4y yea, 1 absent). Motion passes. unit int the concession stand.  Festival.  Internet /Public Comments: Council Comments:  AI motion to adjourn was made by Pro-Tem Reed and seconded by Councilor Stepney. (4yea, 1 absent). Motion passes.  Gary W. Davenport, Mayor  ATTEST:  Shannon Duck, Town Clerk  Council Members