City Hall Fayette, Alabama May 11,2021  A regular meeting oft the City Council oft the City of] Fayette met at 5:00 o'clock, p.m. on May 11, Upon roll call the following were found to be present: Mayor Rod Northam, Councilmembers Virettia L. Whiteside, Eddy Campbell, Tommy Williams and Aliska Hughes-Monroe. Also present were City Clerk Dawn Clapp and Police Chief Danny Jenkins. Councilmember Jerry Nichols, City Attorney The opening prayer was given by Gracelyn Westbrook. Gracelyn is a member of the 4H Leadership Council and is the Alabama Southern Miss Ambassador. She also led the Pledge of Mayor Rod Northam announced a quorum was present and the meeting was open for the Councilmember Hughes-Monroe moved the minutes of the regular meeting held. on April 27, 2021, be approved. Upon the motion being seconded by Councilmember Whiteside, it was unanimously  2021, int the Council Chambers ofthe City Hall.  Dalel Lawrence and Fire Chief Shannon' Taylor were absent.  Allegiance. transaction oft business.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES  approved.  AQUATIC CENTER REPORT  Fayette Aquatic Center Supervisor Chris Champion appeared before the Council to discuss the proposed guidelines under which the Aquatic Center would be operating this year. He asked the Council whether the Aquatic Center should limit capacity this year. Last year capacity was limited to 460 people. Thep proposed maximum capacity for the Aquatic Center is 800 people. Councilmembers Hughes-Monroe, Whiteside, Williams and Campbell all agreed to allow maximum capacity. Mayor Northam said they would watch the attendance numbers and come back and revisit this ifthe count goes above 800. Park and Recreation Director Lance Holliman requested the City continue to limit groups coming into the facility. It was the consensus of the Council to open the Aquatic Center with no limitations on groups. Councilmember Williams stated! he would liket tos seei itg get back as close as possible to normal. Mr. Champion reported the Aquatic Center had two extra lifeguards last year for cleaning purposes. He stated there was money int the budget to continue with the two extra lifeguards. The Council approved the two extra lifeguards for cleaning again this year. The Council will review this again next Mr. Champion reported the Aquatic Center's admission and concession workers would be provided with a shirt to wear while working. The shirts cost $20.00 each. Thirty-three employees will be provided a shirt and this will cost approximately $660.00. The Aquatic Park will provide one shirt. Any Mr. Champion stated 95 private parties have been booked for the 144 available slots. He stated they have 341 life guards now, and could have possibly 501 to 55 when the park opens. He also stated) Mrs. Kim Clemens will bet teaching swimming lessons this yearf for four weeks. He said the Rutland family had  season.  extra shirts will have to bej purchased by the employee.  donated $5,000.00 tot the Aquatic Center.  ORDINANCE2021-02  Mayor Northam presented Ordinance 2021-02 to the Council for their consideration. Ordinance ASUPLEMINTALOMDNANCE TO AMEND. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BE IT ORDAINED by the governing body oft the City ofl Fayette, Alabama (the "City"), as follows:  2021-02 isa as follows:  ORDINANCE NO. 2021-02 WARRANTS, SERIES 2021  Section 1.  Findings. The governing body of the City makes the following findings,  representations and warranties as the basis fort the undertakings on its part herein contained:    (a) The City has heretofore authorized the issuance of its General Obligation Refunding Warrants, Series 2021 (the "Series 2021 Warrants"), under the terms and conditions of an Ordinance adopted by the governing body of the City at is regular meeting held on April 13, 2021 (the "Parameters (b) The Parameters Ordinance authorized the Series 2021 Warrants to realize a savings in the City's net interest cost by refunding, inj part, the City's General Obligation Warrants, Series 2012, dated (c). Since the date of the Parameters Ordinance the City has determined that constructing certain capital improvements rather than simply realizing a savings in the City's net interest cost by (d) It is necessary and advisable that the Parameters Ordinance be supplemented and amended, as hereinafter set forth, and isf further necessary and advisable that the Series 2021 Warrants be sold, issued, and delivered in accordance with the terms of the Purchase Agreement and Definitive Terms 8.7 oft thel Parameters Ordinance the City hereby amends the uses oft the Series 2021 Warrants proceeds to include funding capital improvements to be owned by the City as may be specifically determined by the  Ordinance").  May 1,2012 (the "Series 2012 Warrants).  refunding aj portion oft the Series 2012 Warrants isi necessary and desirable.  Certificate: referenced herein. Section 2. Section 3.  Amendment of Uses of Series 2021 Warrants Proceeds. Pursuant to Section Amendment of Section 7.3. Section 7.3 of the Parameters Ordinance is hereby  City atal later date based upon receipt ofg grant funding.  amended by deleting Section 7.3 and replacingi it with the following:  SECTION 7.3 Application of Proceeds for the following purposes and int the following order: 2021 Warrants shall be deposited in thel Debt Service Fund;  The proceeds from the sale oft the Series 2021 Warrants shall be delivered to the Paying Agent for deposit ina a clearance account and shall be applied by the Paying Agent (a) the amount (if any) received as accrued interest on the sale of the Series (b) the issuance expenses specified on the Closing Statement shall be paid as (c) the amount specified on the Closing Statement shall be deposited with (d) the amount specified on the Closing Statement shall be deposited in the Escrow Fund and applied in accordance with the terms of the Escrow Agreement for (e) the balance (ifa any) shall be deposited int the Debt Service Fund.  provided ins such Closing Statement;  the City to fund various capital improvements tol be owned! by the City;  refunding ap portion oft the Series 2012 Warrants; and  Section 4. Approval of Purchase Agreement. The City does hereby () approve the sale of the Series 2021 Warrants to The Frazer Lanier Company, Incorporated (the "Underwriter") at a purchase price of$2,607,743.75 (which reflects original issue premium of $237,743.75 and underwriter's discount of$30,000.00), (ii) does hereby ratify, confirm, and approve the execution by thel Mayor of the City oft the Purchase Agreement dated April 21, 2021, between the City and the Underwriter (the "Purchase Agreement"); and (iri) does hereby ratify confirm, and approve the sale of the Series 2021 Warrants tot the All terms, covenants and conditions of the Parameters Ordinance and Definitive Terms Certificate executed by the Mayor as of April, 21 2021, as supplemented by this ordinance, are hereby in all things  Underwriter ont the terms and att the rates set forthi int the Purchase Agreement. ratified and confirmed, and they shall remaini ini full force and effect. ADOPTEDANDAPPROYED on this the 11" day ofl May, 2021.  Section 5.  Confirmation of Parameters Ordinance and Definitive Terms Certificate.  Mayor  ATTEST:  City Clerk  Councilmember Campbell moved the Council give unanimous consent to consider Ordinance 2021-02. Upon the motion being seconded by Councilmember Whiteside, ity was unanimously approved.    Councilmember Campbell moved the Council adopt Ordinance 2021-02. Upon the motion being Police Chief Danny Jenkins presented the police report for the month of April 2021. The report was as follows: 27 incidents investigated; 10 accidents; 59 traffic citations; 46 traffic warnings and 32 Chief Jenkins stated they are continuing to conduct traffic studies. He reported local businesses would like Ist Avenue NE to be designated a one way street. 2400 cars passed through in one week. 988 Chief. Jenkins stated the in-car computers used by the Police Department were worn out. He stated the department needed to purchase new computers and printers. Eleven new in-car computers and printers are needed and this would cost $10,128.89. Councilmember Whiteside moved The Council authorize the purchase of eleven new in-car computers and printers at a cost of $10,128.89. Upon the motion being seconded by Councilmember Hughes-Monroe, the same was unanimously approved.  seconded by Councilmember Williams, it was unanimously approved.  POLICE DEPARTMENTI REPORT  arrests.  cars used 7th Avenue inc one week.  FIREDEPARTMENTI REPORT  Councilmember Campbell presented the fire report for the month of April 2021. The Fire Councilmember Campbell also reported letters have been sent to four property owners about their Mayor Northam presented tot the Council a request for a parade permit for the nursing home. No date has been set. Councilmember Whiteside moved the permit be granted. Upon the motion being  Department received 20 calls. grassi needing tol be cut.  PARADEPERMIT  seconded by Councilmember Hughes-Monroe, the same was unanimously approved  WASTE WATER SUPERINTENDENT  Mayor Northam stated three applicants were interviewed for the Waste Water Superintendent position. Mayor Northam stated he would hire Mr. Matt Buckner for the position upon obtaining the consent of the Council. Councilmember Whiteside moved the Council consent to the Mayor hiring Mr. Matt Buckner as Waste Water Superintendent. Upon the motion being seconded by Councilmember  Williams, ity was unanimously approved.  PARK & RECREATION TRACTOR PURCHASE  Mayor Northam stated the City had received three bids for the tractor for the Park & Recreation Department. H&R Agri-Power was thel low bidder at $34,697.00 which was within budget of $36,000.00. Her recommendedi the Council accept the lowest bid from H&R Agri-Power, in the amount of $34,697.00.  Councilmember Hughes-Monroe moved the Council adopt the following resolution: the tractor tot thel lowest responsible bidder, H&R Agri-Power, in the amount of$ $34,697.00.  RESOLUTION  BEI ITI RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Fayette that it hereby awards the bid for Upon the motion being seconded by Councilmember Whiteside, it was unanimously approved. Councilmember Hughes-Monroe moved the City's financial statement be approved. Upon the Councilmember Campbell moved the Municipal Court financial statement be approved. Upon the motion being seconded by Councilmember Hughes-Monroe, the same was unanimously approved. Councilmember Whiteside moved the Park & Recreation financial statement be approved. Upon the motion being seconded by Councilmember Hughes-Monroe, the same was unanimously approved.  APROVALOEEINANCIALSTATIEMENT  motion being seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the same was unanimously approved.  APPROVAL OFI MUNICIPAL COURTI EINANCIALSTATEMENT APPROVAL OFI PARK & RECREATION FINANCIAL STATEMENT    REPORTOEMAYOR  Mayor Northam stated the March for Jesus would be held on May 15, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. It will Mayor Northam stated a Strategic Plan meeting will be held on May 20, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to Mayor Northam stated the Clean-Up Day was a great day. He thanked the Council and volunteers. He stated approximately 80 people participated. Ninety bags ofg garbage were collected. Mayor Northam reported there are still a lot of employment opportunities in the City. He stated Showa Glove, Dal-Tile, City of Fayette and] L& R Chevron have employment opportunities. Mayor Northam announced the following new businesses have opened in Fayette: JW's Produce City Clerk Dawn Clapp reported for the month of April, the City received $289,594.68 in non- designated sales tax and the Yp sales tax for the hospital generated $46,193.46 for a combined total of $335,788.14. She reported the City received $7,448.40 in alcohol taxes. She reported the City received  begin att thet train depot and end with as service at] Fayette First] Baptist Church.  1:00 p.m. to focus on improvements for the City.  and Grannie's Fruits and Vegetables.  REPORT OFCITYO CLERK  $17,592.66 in online sales tax.  REPORTOFCOUNCILMEMBER WHITESIDE EPORIOECOINCIMINOER CAMPBELL  Councilmember Whiteside thanked the volunteers that helped with Clean-Up day. She stated the Councilmember Campbell stated the City has summer jobs available and needs employees. Councilmember Hughes-Monroe stated she had received good reports about Clean-Up day. She encouraged parents to enroll their children for swimming lessons. She stated funding was available if  Guthrie Smith Park was super clean.  Applicants should contact the Park & Recreation Department.  REPORTOFCOUNCILMEMBER HUGHES-MONROE  someone could nota afford the lessons.  ADJOURNMENT  There being no further business to come before the Council, upon the motion to adjourn being made by Councilmember Whiteside and seconded by Councilmember Campbell, it was unanimously approved.  Mayor  Attest:  City Clerk