MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ECLECTIC TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF ECLECTIC, ALABAMA ECLECTIC MUNICIPAL COURT ROOM September 18th, 2023 @ 7:00 P.M.  At the regular meeting of the Eclectic Town Council held on September 18th, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. ini the Eclectic Municipal Court Room, persons present included, Maggin Edwards, Shannon Duck, Mayor Davenport, Linda Reed, David  Goodwin, and Easterling Carpenter. Proceedings were aired live on Facebook.  Mayor Gary Davenport called the meeting to order: 7:00 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 Town Clerk, Shannon Duck:  Mayor: Mayor Pro-tem Councimembers There is a quorum.  Gary Davenport Linda Reed Jackie Stearns Stephanie Stepney Lindsay Mothershed David Goodwin  present present absent absent present present  Ar motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Pro-Tem Reed and seconded by Councilor Goodwin. (3yea, 2a absent). Motion passes.  The consent agenda consist oft the following: Financial reports for August 2023 Overtime Reports  Minutes of the August 21st, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Minutes of the Special Called Meeting August 28th, 2023 Minutes of the Special Called Meeting September 11h, 2023  Mayor began the first reading of Ordinance 2023-08-001 regarding a parking fine Mayor Davenport read for the second reading, Amendment 2023-09-001- regarding the sewer only fees associated with the Madix subdivision. AI motion was made by Councilor Goodwin to adopt Amendment 203-09-001 and was seconded by Pro-Tem Reed. (3y yea, 2 absent). Motion passes. Mayor read in full Resolution 2023-09-001 amending the Eclectic personnel AI motion to adopt Resolution 2023-09-001 was made by Councilor Goodwin and seconded by Pro-Tem Reed. (3 yea, 2 absent). Motion passes. Mayor went over FY2024 budget for General Fund, Water Works and Court. A motion to adopt FY2024 General Fund Budget was made by Councilor Mothershed and seconded by Pro-Tem Reed. (3 yea, 2 absent). Motion Amotion to adopt the FY2024 Water Works budget was made by Councilor Goodwin and seconded by Councilor Mothershed. (3 yea, 2 absent). Motion  fee schedule.  manual.  passes. passes.    Page 2  September 18th, 2023 Regular Council Meeting  Ar motion to adopt FY2024 Court budget was made by Councilor Mothershed and seconded by Pro-Tem Reed. (3 yea, 2 absent). Motion passes.  Departmental Reports: Reports in packet. No questions.  Old Business: Mayor thanked all who participated in the Panther Palace dedication and Gardner Cameron Eagle Scout project dedication. Council will re- convene and buy extra equipment fort the park when the grant project is completes Mayor also announced the issuance of building permits and DOT permits for the upcoming Jacks restaurant. Ground breaking should occur before the end of the Mayors Comments: Mayor asked that citizens fill out the Quality of Life survey on the web page andi facebook. This survey willl help the school board and county be informed oni the citizen desires of each community and ARPA $ will be given to thel highest need. There are approximately 40 days remaining to complete this. Only one form per person should be submitted. Mayor also announced that the Water Works tank service was taking place this week and would lead to water pressure being compromised in Town limits. Water would be diverted from other tanks to eliminate any loss of water. The state  with the remaining fund balance.  year.  requires these tanks to be serviced. Internet /Public Comments: Council Comments:  Councilor Mothershed handed the Council a proposed policy for the employee manual. Iti is a more specific policy that describes the current Policy; #14 regarding vehicle use for Town employees. He asked that Council look overi it. Amotion to adjourn was made by Pro-Tem Reed and seconded by Councilor Mothershed. (3 yea, 2 absent). Motion passes.  Gary  ATTEST:  Ry  anmDuck Shannon Duck, Town Clerk  Council Members  edaboed  dAal  Haleg: