City Hall Fayette, Alabama June 8,2021  A regular meeting oft the City Council oft the City of Fayette met at 5:00 o'clock, p.m. on. June 8, Upon roll call the following were found to be present: Mayor Rod Northam, Councilmembers Virettia L. Whiteside, Eddy Campbell, Tommy Williams and. Jerry Nichols. Also present were City Clerk Dawn Clapp, Police Chief Danny Jenkins, Fire Chief Shannon Taylor and City Attorney Dale Lawrence.  2021, in the Council Chambers oft the City Hall.  Councilmember Aliska Hughes-Monroe was absent.  Thec opening prayer was given by Mr. Mark Brown.  Thel Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Tommy Williams.  Mayor Rod Northam announced a quorum was present and the meeting was open for the Councilmember Whiteside moved the minutes of the regular meeting held on May 25, 2021, be approved. Upon the motion being seconded by Councilmember Nichols, ity was unanimously approved. Councilmember Nichols moved the minutes of the special meeting held on May 28, 2021, be approved. Upon the motion being seconded by Councilmember Williams, it was unanimously approved. Congressman Mo Brooks spoke to the Council and complimented the Council on the City's appearance. He spoke to the Council on some of the challenges our country faces. He said the United States was the greatest country on earth. He stated moral values and liberties are some of our country's greatest assets. Congressman Brooks said we are all in the boat together and if we will adhere to the principals that have gotten the country this far, we will continue to be the greatest nation on the earth.  transaction oft business.  APPROVALOFI MINUTES  REMARKSO OF CONGRESSMANT MOI BROOKS  Congressman Brooksi is planning to runi for the U.S. Senatei int the next election.  POLICE DEPARIMENTREPORT  Police Chief Danny Jenkins presented the police report for the month of May 2021. The report was as follows: 28 incidents investigated; 11 accidents; 164 traffic citations; 95 traffic warnings and 30 Chief Jenkins reported ont the traffic study on! McConnell Chapel road. He said the percentage of Chief. Jenkins reported on the traffic study on 3rd Street SW. He said the percentage of vehicles Chief. Jenkins recommended a 256 pay increase for three police officers tol bring them into line with the other officers. Councilmember Whiteside moved the Council increase the pay by 25g ofo officers Trace Norris, Dustin Morgan and Will Warren. Upon the motion being seconded by Councilmember  arrests.  vehicles traveling above thel limit was 63.1%. traveling above the limit was 24.6%.  Nichols, the same was unanimously approved.  FIREI DEPARTMENTI REPORT ABATEMENT OF NUISANCE  Fire Chief Taylor presented the fire report for the month of May 2021. The Fire Department Fire Chief Taylor reported to the Council on the progress of the abatement of grass and weed nuisances. He stated so far, the City had abated two of the nuisances and the other nuisances had been Fire Chief Taylor reviewed with the Council the properties whose owners had been notified that  received 26 calls.  abated by the property owners.  nuisances needed tob be abated. The properties were asf follow:    Address Hwy 171 & 159 4th St NE&5 5th Avel NE 3Lots 307 Temple S 17122 2nd Ave SW 210 12th Sts SW 708 6th St SE 810 7th Ave SE 405 Columbus St E 3156"h St NE 1133rdSts SW 306 5thSt NE 5256 6th Stl NE 616 5th Ave NE 9248 gth St SW 2134 7th Ave SW 3160 Columbus St W 3168 gth Sts SW 202 10th St NW gth StSE-L Lot 804215 St SW 513 6"St NE 5196"StN NE 632 2nd Ave NE 932 3rd Ave NE 24308 gth Ave SW 905 20th StSW Lot3 3rd Avel NW Lot 4th StNW House 2md Avel NW 7333 3rd Avel NW 10th StNW 5193 3rd Avel NW 415 Temple Ave S 808 gth StSE 8188 gth StSE 4203rdSts SE 4146hs St NE 7146"Sts SE 73321*StSW 2209 ghh Ave SW 2203 gth Ave SW  Type Grass Grass Grass Grass Grass Grass Grass Grass Grass Grass Grass Grass Grass Grass Grass Grass Grass Grass Grass Grass Grass Grass Grass Grass Grass Grass Grass Grass Grass Grass Grass Grass Grass Grass Grass Grass Grass Grass Grass Grass Grass  Date 5/7/2021 5/17/2021 5/17/2021 5/17/2021 5/17/2021 5/17/2021 5/17/2021 5/28/2021 5/28/2021 5/28/2021 5/28/2021 5/28/2021 5/28/2021 5/28/2021 5/28/2021 5/28/2021 3/21/2021 5/28/2021 5/17/2021 5/28/2021 5/28/2021 5/28/2021 5/28/2021 5/28/2021 5/28/2021 5/28/2021 5/28/2021 5/28/2021 5/28/2021 5/28/2021 5/28/2021 5/28/2021 5/28/2021 5/28/2021 5/28/2021 5/28/2021 5/20/2021 5/17/2021 5/17/2021 5/17/2021 5/17/2021 HOSPITALTAX  Status Resolved Resolved Resolved Resolved Resolved Resolved Resolved Resolved Resolved Resolved Resolved Resolved Resolved Resolved Resolved Resolved Resolved Resolved Resolved Resolved Pending Pending Pending Pending Pending Pending Pending Pending Pending Pending Pending Pending Pending Pending Pending Pending Extension Request Pending/Posted Pending/Posted Pending/Posted Pending/Posted  Expires N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 6/11/2021 6/11/2021 6/11/2021 6/11/2021 6/11/2021 6/11/2021 6/11/2021 6/11/2021 6/11/2021 6/11/2021 6/11/2021 6/11/2021 6/11/2021 6/11/2021 6/11/2021 6/11/2021 6/10/2021 6/4/2021 6/4/2021 6/4/2021 6/4/2021  Mayor Northam reported tot the Council that the 1/26s sales tax tos support capital improvements at the hospital would expire on October 1,2021. Hes said the Hospital Board will appear at the next meeting to update the Council on the hospital. Councilmember Nichols requested the Council havea a work session  before voting ont the Ordinance.  PARADE PERMIT  Mayor Northam presented to the Council a request foraj parade permit for a Community Vacation Bible School to be held at Southside Park on. June 28 and. June 29, 2021. They have requested 6th Street be blocked off from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Councilmember Williams moved the permit be granted. Upon the motion being seconded by Councilmember Whiteside, it was unanimously approved  FREEDOM FIBER AND ALABAMA POWER ANNOUNCEMENT  Mayor Northam stated an announcement by Freedom Fiber and Alabama Power Company ofa partnership tol bring broadband tot the local community would be held on. June 11,2021, at 10:00a.m.    CIYSHOPCOMMITTEE  Mayor Northam announced the City Shop Committee would consist of Councilmembers Nichols, Mayor Northam stated the Planning Commission would meet on Thursday, June 24,2021, at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall to consider a rezoning request by Mrs. Pam Jenkins. She is requesting her property be  Williams and' Whiteside.  PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING  rezoned from M-1 toR-4.  APPROVAL OF FINANCIALSTATMENT  Councilmember Nichols moved the City's financial statement be approved. Upon the motion Councilmember Campbell moved the Municipal Court financial statement be approved. Upon the Councilmember Whiteside moved the Park & Recreation financial statement be approved. Upon City Clerk Dawn Clapp reported for the month of May, the City received $277,533.25 in non- designated sales tax and the Vaf sales tax for the hospital generated $44,413.59 for a combined total of $321,941.24. She reported the City received $12,400.00 in alcohol taxes. She reported the City received  being seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the same was unanimously approved.  APPROVALOFI MUNICIPALCOURT MANCIALSTATEMENT APPROVALOFI PARK & RECREATION MANCIALSTATEMENT  motion beings seconded by Councilmember Whiteside, the same was unanimously approved.  the motion being seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the same was unanimously approved.  REPORTO OFCITYCLERK  $23,791.80i in onlines sales tax.  Sher reported the City had received its bond funds in the amount of $250,658.79.  ADJOURNMENT  There being noi further business to come before the Council, upon the motion to adjourn being made by Councilmember Whiteside and seconded by Councilmember Nichols, it was unanimously approved.  Mayor  Attest:  City Clerk