MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ECLECTIC TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF ECLECTIC, ALABAMA ECLECTIC MUNICIPAL COURT ROOM December 19th, 2023 @ 7:00 P.M.  Ati the regular meeting of the Eclectic Town Council held on December 19th, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the Eclectic Municipal Court Room, persons present included, Shannon! Duck, Maggin Edwards, Mayor Davenport, Linda Reed, Lindsay Mothershed, Jackie Stearns, Stephanie Stepney, Easterling Carpenter  and Logan Geer  Proceedings were aired live on Facebook.  Mayor Gary Davenport called the meeting to order: 7:03 p.m. Invocation was then given by Mayor Gary Davenport. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Davenport. Roll call was conducted by Mayor Davenport:  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  An motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Pro-Tem Reed and seconded by Councilor Stepney. (4 yea, Goodwin absent). Motion passes.  The consent agenda consist oft the following: Financial reports for November 2023  Overtime Reports  Minutes of the November 20th, 2023 Regular Council Meeting  Mayor announced that Avenu Insights will not be attending this meeting, however rescheduled fort thel February 20th meeting to present a proposal for collecting our Mayor read int full Resolution 2023-12-001 regarding the use fo ARPA funds to pay Ar motion to adopt Resolution 2023-12-001 on December 19th was made by Pro-Tem Reed and seconded by Councilor Mothershed. (4 yea, Goodwin Mayor read the Water Management Service Incorporation agreement and gave Amotion to go into contract for 3 years with Alabama Rural Water was made by Councilor Mothershed and seconded by Pro-Tem Reed (3 yea, Goodwin Mayor read the Water Management Inc. Services agreement for 2024 which increases the Water Works budget expense for that line item by $10,000. Amotiont to adjust the Water Works budget by $10,000 yea, Goodwin absent,  sales tax revenue rather thant the Department of Revenue.  for our sidewalk project in the near future.  absent). Motion passes.  Council the option to accept for 1 year or 3. absent, Stepney nay). Motion passes.  Stepney nay). Motion passes.    Page 2  December 19th, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Departmental Reports: Reports in packet. No questions. league has been signed.  Old Business: Mayor announced the 2024 lease agreement with the youth ball Mayor also reminded the Council that the HVAC unit in the concession stand has been replaced and the board room HVAC has been repaired for at total of $5,585. Mayori invited the Council and local businesses or citizens to attend a webinary with Mayors Comments: Mayor announced the League webinar on Tuesday January gth at 10 am. Shannon Duck offered to register any Council member interested in attending to learn what the auditor expects from local government.  Main Street Alabama on January 10th @ 3 pm.  Internet /Public Comments: Council Comments:  AI motion to increase the Fire Department budget from $1500 to $2000 for the purchase of a fridge and stove was made by Councilor Stepney and seconded by Pro-Tem Reed (4yea, Goodwin absent). Motion passes. Councilor Stepney asked that we look into the audio on our facebook lives Councilor Stepney also announced that the PDi is doing a Santa "laws" event for children in need oft toys for the holiday. She asked the community let us knowi if A motion to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. was made by Pro-Tem Reed and seconded by Councilor Stepney. (4 yea, Goodwin absent). Motion passes.  because she has been tcid the sound is spotty.  youl have anyone who is in need.  Gary W. Davenport, Mayor  ATTEST:  Shannon Duck, Town Clerk  Council Members