City Hall Fayette, Alabama August 24, 2021  A regular meeting oft the City Council of the City of Fayette met at 5:00 o'clock, p.m. on August Upon roll call the following were found to be present: Mayor Rod Northam, Councilmembers Virettia L. Whiteside, Eddy Campbell, Tommy Williams, Aliska Hughes-Monroe and. Jerry Nichols. Also present were City Clerk Dawn Clapp, City Attorney Dale Lawrence, Police Chief Danny Jenkins and Fire  24, 2021, in the Council Chambers oft the City Hall.  Chief Shannon Taylor.  The opening prayer was given by Mr. Owen Sweatt. Thel Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr.. Jimmy Campbell.  Mayor Northam announced a quorum was present and the meeting was open for the transaction Councilmember Nichols moved the minutes of the regular meeting held on August 10, 2021, be Mayor Northam stated this was the day and time scheduled: for the public hearing on the rezoning request of Pam Jenkins. No one appeared to oppose or support the rezoning request. [Pam and Bob  ofbusiness.  APPROVALOFI MINUTES  approved. Upon ith being seconded by Councilmember Campbell, it was unanimously approved.  PUBLICI HEARING ON REZONING REQUESTOF) PAM. JENKINS  Jenkins came into the meeting after the public portion oft the meeting.]  GUEST APPEARING BEFORE COUNCIL  Mr. Tom Jenkins - ADA Code Violations  Mr. Tom. Jenkins spoke to the Council concerning ADA code violations within the City. He said according to the CDC reports in rural counties one-third of the residents are disabled. He said the City has made improvements to the downtown but there were areas within the downtown area that are not ADA compliant. He stated there should be more handicap parking spaces in the downtown area. He reported there are holes in sidewalks, sidewalks that are uneven and grates in the sidewalk. He stated there are nos signs stating that a handicap entrance is available at the back of City Hall. Mayor Northam  said the City would look into his concerns.  AQUATIC CENTER REPORT  Mr. Chris Champion reported to the Council on the Aquatic Center's 2021 season. He said this year'ss season was 72 days long andi it was thel best year since hel had been there. The total attendance this year was 25,122. The daily average attendance was 349. Mr. Champion stated three times this year there He said as of today, the net amount of revenue was $107,000.00 with $30,500.00 coming from the CARES ACT. He stated on opening day, the Aquatic Center had $72,000.00 in the bank and now its balance as of August 24, 2021, was $167,000.00. He stated there were no major repairs or maintenance  had been more than 900 people ina attendance. The highest attendance day was 971.  issues this year.  RESOLUTION 2021-08 RESOLUTION: 2021-08  Mayor Northam presented Resolution 2021-08 to the Council for their consideration. Resolution ARESOLUTION. AUTHORIZING THE CITYTO1 USET THE FUNDSI FROM THEI NEW EXCISETAX ON GASOLINE. ANDI DIESEL FUELI FOR ERECTING. ANDI REPLACING STREET SIGNS WITHIN THE CITY WHEREAS, the 2019 Alabama Legislature has passed anl HB2 tol levy an additional excise tax on  2021-08 is asf follows:  gasoline and diesel fuel; and  WHEREAS, the City of Fayette ist tor receive aj portion of said tax; and    WHEREAS, the City ofFayette pledges tol keep this money ina a separate fund and expend it only for the maintenance, improvement, replacement: and construction ofr roads asi mandated by the law passed; WHEREAS, the City of Fayette shall adopt an annual transportation plan nol later than August 31 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Fayette intends to spend the expected funds of $14,000.00 on erecting and replacing street signs within the City to improve and maintain the ADOPTEDAMDAPPROVED by the City Council of the City of Fayette, Alabama, on this 24th  and  for thet next fiscal year based on ane estimate ofr revenues;  safety oft the roads. day of August,2021. ATTEST: City Clerk  Mayor  Councilmember Nichols moved the Council adopt Resolution 2021-08. Upon the motion being Mayor Northam stated the public hearing on fixing the cost for the weed and grass abatements is Mayor Northam presented Resolution 2021 1-09 to the Council for their consideration. Resolution  seconded by Councilmember Hughes-Monroe, the same was unanimously approved.  PUBLICHEARING ONJ FIXING COSTOF ABATEMENTS  scheduled: for September 14, 2021.  RESOLUTION2021-092 RESOLUTION2D2LO  2021-09 is asi follows:  A RESOLUTION. AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN APPLICATION FOR AIRPORT RESCUE GRANT FROM THE STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND/OR' THEI FEDERAL, AVIATION ADMINISTRATION  WHEREAS, the City of Fayette intends to apply for Airport Rescue Grant Funding for the THEREFORE BE ITI RESOLVED, by the City Council oft the City of Fayette as follows: 1. That the City of Fayette is authorized to make an application for an Airport Rescue Grant from the State of Alabama Department of Transportation and/or the Federal Aviation Administration, for the purpose of preventing, preparing for and responding to the coronavirus pandemic at the 2. That the application be submitted for and on behalf of the City of Fayette by its Mayor who is authorized by this resolution tos sign the application and any related forms or documents on! behalf 3. That the City of Fayette is authorized to enter into an Airport Rescue Grant Agreement with eithert the State of Alabama, acting by and through the Alabama Department ofTransportation or the Federal Aviation Administration or with both, for the purpose of preventing, preparing for and 4. That the agreement be executed int the name oft the City ofl Fayette for and on behalfo of the City of 5. That the authority of the City of Fayette to enter into contracts with the State of Alabama and the Federal Aviation Administration has been reviewed byt the City's attorney, and inl his opinion, the City of Fayette is duly authorized to commit the City of Fayette to agreements with the Alabama IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Ihave hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal oft the City  Richard Arthur Field Airport.  Richard. Arthur Field Airport. oft the City.  responding tot the coronavirus pandemic at thel Richard Arthur Field Airport.  Fayette by its Mayor.  Department of Transportation and/or Federal. Aviation. Administration.  of Fayette ont this ATTEST:  day of August, 2021.  Mayor  City Clerk    Councilmember Whiteside moved the Council adopt Resolution 2021-09. Upon the motion being Mayor Northam reported the Frog Level Festival was still on as scheduled for October 1st-2nd. Mayor Northam reported the Old Fashioned Christmas committee had requested assistance from the City. They requested the City send a letter requesting donations for the Old Fashioned Christmas  seconded by Councilmember Nichols, the same was unanimously adopted.  FROGLEVEL FESTIVAL  OLDFASHIONED: CHRISTMAS! REQUEST  event. The consensus oft the Council was to dot this.  PROPOSED HOLIDAY CALENDAR 2021-2022  Mayor Northam presented the proposed 2021-2022 City Holiday Calendar to the Counicl. The  proposed calendar is as follows:  Columbus Day - Monday, October 11, 2021 Veteran's Day - Thursday, November 11,2021 New Year's Day - Friday, December 31,2021 President's s Day- - Monday, February 21, 2022 Goodl Friday - Friday, April 15,2022 Memorial Day - Monday, May 30, 2022 Juneteenth Monday, June 20, 2022 Independence Day Monday, July 4,2022 Labor Day - Monday, September 5, 2022  Thanksgiving- Thursday, November 25, 2021 and) Friday, November: 26, 2021 Christmas - Thursday, December 23,2021, Friday, December 24,2021 Martin) Luther King/Robert E. Leel Day - Monday, January 17,2022  Personal Day  Councilmember Nichols moved the Council adopt the 2021-2022 holiday calendar as presented. Upon the motion being seconded by Councilmember Hughes-Monroe, it was unanimously approved. Mayor Northam reported the Civic Center Board had requested Mrs. Libby Kimbrell be Mayor Northam stated thel Planning Commission had recommended the rezoning request of Pam Jenkins be granted. He presented Ordinance 2021-04 to the Council for their consideration. Ordinance AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CITY ORDINANCE ENTITLED "ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OFI FAYETTE, ALABAMA", ADOPTED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON. JULY1 15, 1996,] REFERRED TO ANDI IDENTIFIED IN SECTION 11, SHORT TITLE OF SAID: ZONING ORDINANCE AST THE "ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF  CIVIC CENTER BOARDA APPOINTMENT  reappointed tot the Board. The Council will vote on the reappointment at the next meeting.  ORDINANCE2021-04  2021-04 isa asf follows:  ORDINANCE NO. 2021-04 FAYETTE, ALABAMA".  THE PUBLIC WELFARE REQUIRING IT, and under authority granted by Section 11-52-77, 1975 Code of Alabama, Bel It Ordained by the City Council oft the City of Fayette, Alabama, as follows: 1. The Zoning Map oft the City of Fayette, Alabama, adopted and approved by the City Council That the zoning classification of the following described land be reclassified from a M-1 Tract No. 1: A lot or parcel of land containing .533 acres, more or less, lying along the North side of NW % of SE %4, Section 29, Township 15 South, Range 12 West, being more particularly described as follows: Begin at a point on the North line of said 40 acres, which point is the Northeast corner of tract heretofore conveyed to James H. Gullett; thence run South along East line of said James H. Gullett lot a distance of 100  on. July 15, 1996, isl hereby altered, changed, amended and modified as follows:  Manufacturing District toal R-1 Residential District, viz:  PARCELI:    feet; thence run East and parallel tot the North line ofs said 40 acres a distance of 225 feet; thence run North to a point on the North line of said 40 acres 240 feet East of point of beginning; thence run' West along the North line ofs said 40 acres a distance of 240f feet to TractNo.2 2: A lot or parcel of land containing 459 of an acre, more or less, lying in the South part of SW % of NE Y4, Section 29, Township 15 South, Range 12 West, being more particularly described as follows: Begin at an iron pin on the East edge of Evans Drive (also! known as Evans Road) just after said Evans Drive turns North, which iron pin is1 151 feet North of and 401 feet East of the Northeast corner of the tract or parcel of land heretofore conveyed by the Grantors herein to James H. Gullett. From this point of beginning, thence North along the East edge of said Evans Drive for a distance of 100 feet; thence run East andp parallel with the South line ofs said 40 acresf fora a distance of200 feet; thence South and parallel tot the East edge of said Evans Drive for a distance of 100 feet; thence run' West and parallel with the South line ofs said 40 acres and 15 feet North of the South line of said 40 acres for a distance of 200 feet to the point of beginning. Situated, lying and being withint the City of Fayette, Fayette County, Alabama. Tract No.1: A lot or parcel ofl land lying int the SW Y of NE % and NW % of SE! %of Section 29, Township 15 South, Range 12 West, being more particularly described as follows: Begin att the Southwest corner oft thel Poel lot, which point of beginning is on the East edge of Evans Road and is 200 feet from the point it turns North; thence run East along the South line of said Poe lot for a distance of 200 feet to the Southeast corner thereof, thence continue to run East and parallel with the South line of Stamps Road to thel East line of SW % ofNE Y4; thence run South along the East line of said 40 acres to the Southeast corner thereof, thence South along the East line of NW % of SE 441 for a distance of 100 feet; thence run West and parallel to the North line of NWYo ofSEVto the Southeast corner of Grantee's present lot; thence run North along the East end of Grantee's lot for a distance of215 feet to the Northeast corner thereof; thence run West along thel North line of Grantee's present lot for a distance of 2001 feet to thel East edge of Evans Road; thence run North along the East edge of Evans Road for a distance of 100 Tract No. 2: A strip of land 15 feet wide North and South and 200 feet long East and Tract No.3: AJ lot orj parcel ofl land lyingi in the SW % of NE % of Section 29, Township 15 South, Range 12 West, being more particularly described as follows: Begin at the Southeast corner ofV.F.W. lot which point is on the North edge of Evans Road; thence run East along the North edge of Evans Road for a distance of 160 feet tot thej point where said road turns and runs North; thence runl North alongt the West edge of said Evans Road fora a distance of 385 feet; thence run' West and parallel tot the South line of Stamps Road for a distance of 160 feet; thence run South and parallel with Evans Road for a distance of285 feett to thel Northeast corner ofV.F.W. lot; thence run South along the East end of As small lot lying int the SW % of! NE Y4, Section 29, Township 15 South, Range 12 West, beingr more particularly described as follows: Begin att the point where Evans Road turns and runs North and run along the West edge ofs said Evans Road for a distance of85 feet; thence run West for a distance of 150 feet which is the point of beginning; thence run West for a distance of 101 feet; thence run South and parallel tol Evans Road for a distance of85 feet; thence run East for a distance of 101 feet toi the Southwest corner of the Plyler lot; thence run North alongt the West end ofthel Plyler lot a distance of 85 feet. LESS AND EXCEPT FROM ALL OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCELS AND TRACTS ANY PORTION OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY PREVIOSLY CONVEYED BY PAMELA F. JENKINS AND BOBBY JENKINS, including but not limited to, the deed from Pamela F.. Jenkins and Bobby. Jenkins to Charles H. Harris and Mary Harris, dated March 31, 2013 and recorded in Deed Book 2013 at page 2203 and the deed form Pam Jenkins to Tonya Michelle Brand and Shawn Christopher Harris, dated) February 18, 2016 and recorded in) Deed Book 2016: at page 552. 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances that conflict with this act arel hereby repealed. This Ordinance shall take effect and bei inf force from and after the date ofits publication.  thej point ofb beginning.  PARCELII:  feet tot thej point of! beginning.  Westl lying between the two lots presently owned by the Grantees.  V.F.W. lot for a distance of 1001 feet tot the point of beginning.  PARCELIII:  DONEt this the  day of August, 2021.    Mayor, City of Fayette  ATTEST: Clerk, City of Fayette  Councilmember Nichols moved the Council adopt Ordinance 2021-04. Upon the motion being Mayor Northam said a Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting would be held on August 31, 2021.  seconded by Councilmember Whiteside, the same was unanimously adopted.  ZONING BOARDOF. ADJUSTMENT) MEETING  CITY FINANCIALS REPORTOFMAYOR  Mayor Northam reviewed the City financials with the Council.  Mayor Northam reported 9,850 vaccinations have been administered in Fayette County. 5,748 Mayor Northam reported therel havel been 541 positive COVIDI tests in Fayette County over the last seven days. He stated there are currently five patients int the local hospital with COVID. Mayor Northam stated the unemployment rate for. July for Fayette County was 2.9%. Mayor Northam statedt the Arts Festival willl bel held on September 11th at Guthrie Smith Park. Councilmember Whiteside stated the mobile food pantry would be at Mayfair Manor on Councilmember Williams thanked the Street Department for their work on four major sewer Councilmember Whiteside moved the Council go into executive session for the purpose of discussing the consideration the City is willing to offer for the purchase of certain real property. Upon the motion being seconded by Councilmember Hughes-Monroe, ity was unanimously approved. Councilmember Nichols moved the Council come out of executive session. Upon the motion being seconded by Councilmember Campbell, thes same was unanimously approved. There being no further business to come before the Council, upon the motion to adjourn being made by Councilmember Nichols and seconded by Councilmember Campbell, ity was unanimously approved.  have received one ort two shots. 4,6201 have received both shots.  REPORTOFC COUNCILMEMBER WHITESIDE KEORTOFCOINCIMIMBEK WILLIAMS  September 9th and September 16h.  repairs.  EXECUTIVES SESSION  ADJOURNMENT  Mayor  Attest:  City Clerk