City Hall Fayette, Alabama March 23, 2021  Ar regular meeting oft the City Council oft the City of Fayette met at 5:00 o'clock, p.m. on March 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, Fire  23,2021, int the Council Chambers oft the City Hall.  Chief Shannon Taylor and Street Superintendent Marty Weeks. The opening prayer was given by Girl Scout Morgan Bahm. Girl Scout Paige Bahm led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Mayor Rod Northam announced a quorum was present and the meeting was open for the Councilmember Nichols moved the minutes oft the meeting held on March 9, 2021, be approved. Mayor Northam stated the cost to renew the Air Evac Contract is $22,674.00. The renewal amount has increased about 20% almost $4,000.00- over last year. The Council asked what had led to the increase. Councilmember Hughes-Monroe asked how much Air-Evac had been utilized by citizens in the pasty year. Councilmember Nichols said he appreciated Air Evac being located in the City.  transaction ofb business.  APROVALOFMINUTES  Upon the motion being seconded by Councilmember Williams, it was unanimously approved.  AIR EVACCONTRACT RENEWAL  REPORTOFI BEAUTIFICATION. COMMITTEE  Mr. Ron Davis spoke to the Council on behalf of the City of Fayette Beautification Committee. Also present were former Mayor Ray Nelson and Mrs. Kathy Bordelon. Mrs. Bordelon spoke concerning some of the projects of the Beautification Committee. She said they were in the process of redoing the flower bed under the new Civic Center sign. She also reported that an article will be appearing in the One of the committee's big projects is the placement of frogs in the downtown area. The other big project is a City Cleanup Day scheduled for April 24". She asked the Council to participate in the  Alabama Business magazine and it would gives some good exposure tol Fayette. cleanup day. Shes stated high school students willl be helping with the cleanup also.  BACKHOE BIDS  Street Superintendent Marty Weeks reported the City's current backhoe is 21 years old. He said 1. John Deere backhoe - Warrior Tractor & Equipment Company: $103,410 less trade-in 2. Caterpillar backhoe - Thompson Tractor Company: $108,274 less trade-in allowance of Street Superintendent Weeks recommended the Council accept. the lowest bid from Warrior Tractor & Equipment Company, in the amount of $84,410.00. Councilmember Nichols moved the BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Fayette that it hereby awards the bid for the backhoe to the lowest responsible bidder, Warrior Tractor & Equipment Company, in the amount of Upon the motion being seconded by Councilmember Whiteside, it was unanimously approved. Mayor Northam presented to the Council a request from First United Methodist Church to close ISAvenuel NE from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 28, 2021. Councilmember Nichols moved  the City received two bids fora new backhoe. The bids were: as follows:  allowance of$19,000= $84,410.00. $22,000.00= $88,274.00  Council adopt the following resolution:  RESOLUTION  $84,410.00.  PARADE! PERMIT    the permit be granted. Upon the motion being seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the same was  unanimously approved 2021-02 is as follows:  RESOLUTION2021-02 RESOLUTION: 2021-02 AF RESOLUTION DESIGNATING APRIL  Mayor Northam presented Resolution 2021-02 to the Council for their consideration. Resolution  ASI FAIRI HOUSING MONTH IN THE CITY OFI FAYETTE, ALABAMA  WHEREAS, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, set forth a national policy of fair WHEREAS, the City of Fayette rejects discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national WHEREAS, the City of Fayette desires that all its citizens be afforded the opportunity to attain a decent, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Fayette does hereby ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Fayette, on this the  housing without regardt to race, color, national origin, religion, sec, familial status, or disability; and WHEREAS, Aprili is recognized nationally as Fair Housing Month; and origin, disability, and/or familial status int thes sale, rental, or provision of other housing services; and  safe, and sound living environment; designate Aprila as Fair Housing Month.  day of  March, 2021.  THECITYOFI FAYETTE, ALABAMA: Rodl Northam, Mayor  By:  Attest:  Dawn Clapp, City Clerk  Councilmember Whiteside moved the Council adopt Resolution 2021-02. Upon the motion being  seconded by Councilmember Williams, the same was unanimously adopted.  PERSONNELMATTERS  Mayor Northam presented to the Council the job posting for a part-time firefighter for their review. Fire Chief Taylor said this would allow the City tol have aj part-time firefighter tof fill in as needed. Mayor Northam presented to the Council the job posting for Superintendent of Waste Water for Mayor Northam presented tot the Council thej jobp posting for the ACE Coordinator.  their review. There were no questions from the Council aboutt thej job! postings.  PUBLIC HEARING  Mayor Northam stated a public hearing is scheduled for March 25, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. concerning Mayor Northam reviewed the City financial report, Park and Recreation financial report and Mayor Northam announced: a new business, Classic Direction Events, has opened in Fayette. Mayor Northam reported Mr. Claude Sudduth had been hired in the Street & Sanitation Mayor Northam reported the COVID-19 fourteen positivity rate for Fayette County is 5.6%.  the lease with option to purchase between the City and Onyx Digital Farms.  FINANCIALS  Municipal Court financial report with the Council.  REPORTOEMAYOR  Department.    Mayor Northam reported the unemployment rate for Fayette County is3.4%. Mayor Northam stated City Hall would be closed Friday, April2 2, 2021. Mayor Northam reported garbage fees can now be paid online.  REPORTOFCOUNCILMEMBER WILLIAMS  Councilmember Williams stated the leaf truck will runt through April 2nd.  ADJOURNMENT  There being nof further business to come before the Council, upon the motion to adjourn being made by Councilmember Nichols and seconded by Councilmember Hughes-Monroe, it was unanimously  approved.  Mayor  Attest:  City Clerk