MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ECLECTIC TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF ECLECTIC, ALABAMA ECLECTIC MUNICIPAL COURT ROOM February 20th, 2024 @ 7:00 P.M.  At the regular meeting oft the Eclectic Town Council held on February 20th, 2024, at7 7:00 p.m. in the Eclectic Municipal Court Room, persons present included, Shannon Duck-Town Clerk, Maggin Edwards- Assistant Clerk, Mayor Davenport, Lindal Reed, Lindsay Mothershed, Jackie Stearns, Stephanie Stepney, Kevin Foote and Calli from Mayor Command, Yolanda Watkins from Avenu, Brad Davis  and Paxton Reiss.  Proceedings were aired live on Facebook.  Mayor Gary Davenport called the meeting to order: 7:10 p.m. Invocation was then given by Mayor Gary Davenport. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Davenport. Roll call was conducted by Shannon Duck:  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 Stepney (4yea, Goodwin absent). Motion passes.  The consent agenda consist of the following: Financial reports for January 2024 Overtime Reports  Minutes of the January 2024, Regular Council Meeting  Mayor read Resolution 2024-02-001 in full that gives permission to apply for the A motion to approve Resolution 2024-02-001 was made by Councilor Stepney and seconded by Pro-Tem Reed. (4 yea, Goodwin absent). Motion AI motion to table agenda item 7, Mayor Command for a future meeting was made by Councilor Stearns and seconded byl Pro-Tem Reed. (4y yea, Goodwin A motion to go into contract with Tonya Pierson's quote for the cheapest janitorial services was made by Pro-Tem Reed and seconded by Councilor A motion to approve Resolution 2024-02-002 regarding sales tax collection and business license delinquencies was made by Councilor Stepney and seconded by Pro-Tem Reed. (4 yea, Goodwin absent). Motion passes.  TAP grant for sidewalk funding.  passes.  absent). Motion passes.  Stearns (4 yea, Goodwin absent). Motion passes.    Page 2 February 20th, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Departmental Reports: Reports in packet. No questions.  Old Business: Jack's ribbon cutting is scheduled for March 4th at 10:00 a.m. and willl bes sponsored by Eclectic Main Street. Ifyous should have any questions, please Mayors Comments: Town Hall repairs have been completed, as well as the Mayor stated that First Community Bank of Eclectic willl be hosting the next monthly meeting for Eclectic Main Street on February 27th at 8:00 a.m.  contact Jessica Hoagland at Hercules Poly. repair on the Senior Center door.  Internet /Public Comments: Council Comments:  An motion to approve a stipend of $100 each per month for Mayor Davenport and Shannon Duck for the excessive business use of their personal cell phones was made by Councilor Stepney and seconded by Councilor  Stearns (4 yea, Goodwin absent). Motion passes.  Ar motion to adjourn at 7:25 p.m. was made by Pro-Tem Reed and seconded by Councilor Mothershed. (4) yea, Goodwin absent). Motion passes.  Ryual Bary W. Davenport, Mayor/  a  ATTEST: Shannon  SheaDd.  Council Members  binda Bid  Sgai Sprg  87