City Hall Fayette, Alabama March 10,2 2020  A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Fayette met at 5:00 o'clock, p.m. onl March Upon roll call the following were found to be present: Mayor Ray Nelson, Councilmembers Lindal McCraw, Eddy Campbell, Jason Cowart, Cedric Wilson and Jerry Nichols. Also present were City Clerk Dawn Clapp, City Attorney Dale Lawrence, Police Chief Danny Jenkins and Fire Chief Shannon  10,2020, in the Council Chambers oft the City Hall.  Taylor.  The opening prayer was given by Mr. Rick McCabe.  Mayor Ray Nelson announced a quorum was present and the meeting was open for the Councilmember Nichols moved the minutes oft the regular meeting held on February 25, 2020, be approved. Upon the motion being seconded by Councilmember Campbell, it was unanimously approved. Police Chief Danny Jenkins presented the police report for the month of February 2020. The report was asi follows: 46i incidents investigated; 11 accidents; 121 traffic citations; and 46 arrests. Police Chief Danny Jenkins stated "after school" traffic is cutting through the parking lots oft the Claymont Apartments and Brookside Apartments to avoid a traffic signal. He has spoken to the FCHS Principal, Dr. Jeremy Madden, about announcing to the students that they should not cut across the  transaction of business.  APROVALOEMINUTES  POLICEDEPARIMENT REPORT  apartment parking lots and that it isa violation to dot this.  FIREI DEPARTMENT REPORT  Fire Chief Shannon Taylor presented the fire report for the month of February 2020. The Fire Fire Chief Shannon Taylor gave a report on the activities of the Municipal Housing Code Abatement Board. He informed the Council that a public hearing needed to be set for the Van and Toni Davis property located at 4373rd Court SW, Fayette, Alabama 35555. Councilmember Wilson moved to set the public hearing on the Davis property on April 14, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Upon the motion being  Department received 15 calls.  HOUSING ABATEMENTI REPORT  seconded by Councilmember Cowart, the same was unanimously approved.  CIRISIMASAITHEPABK  Mayor Nelson asked the Council to decide whether they wanted to establish al board orj just havea committee to oversee "Christmas in the Park." He said he would schedule the "Christmas in the Park"  townl hall meeting soon.  QUALIFICATION FEES FOR THEI MUNICIPAL ELECTION  Mayor Nelson stated the first day to qualify tor run for municipal office is. July 7th and the last day to qualify is July 21*. He asked the Council to consider whether they wanted to increase the qualification fees. After a general discussion, Councilmember Nichols moved the qualification fee for the office of Mayor bes set at $100.00 and the qualification fee for the office of Councilmember bes set at $50.00. Upon  the motion being seconded by Councilmember Wilson, the following vote was taken: AYES: Councilmembers McCraw, Campbell, Wilson and Nichols Mayor Nelson did not vote. Mayor Nelson stated the motion passed.  NAYS: Councilmember Cowart  PROJECTUPDATE  Mr. Luke Porter updated the Council ont the City'sp projects. The update was as follows:  1. Paving ofMLK Drive and 10"h Street  Advertising has started and bids will be opened on March 20,    2. 25wh Street and gth Avenue repaving project:  Still waiting on white striping and shoulder material  3. Industrial Park Pumping Station and Sewer Line Repair Project  75% completed  DRAINAGE EASEMENT  Mayor Nelson discussed with the Council the drainage ditch that runs behind the Bennett building, Williams building and Gwin building on State Highway 171. He said the ditch that ran behind these buildings had become clogged with debris. Mayor Nelson said he had asked Street Superintendent  Marty Weeks tos get a cost estimate on the project.  STORM 1SHELTER  Mayor Nelson stated the Storm Shelter Committee would consist of the following members: Chairman Russ Taylor, Kevin Rhudy, Eddie Williams, Greg Galloway, Jason Cowart and Chris  Champion.  APPROVALOFCITY FINANCIAL STATEMENT  Councilmember Wilson moved the City's financial statement be approved. Upon the motion Councilmember Cowart moved the Park & Recreation financial statement be approved. Upon the Councilmember Nichols moved the Municipal Court financial statement be approved. Upon the City Clerk Dawn Clapp reported for the month of February, the City received $203,026.00 in non-designated sales tax and the f sales tax for the hospital generated $32,502.00 for a combined total  being seconded by Councilmember Cowart, the same was unanimously approved.  APPROVALOF) PARK & RECREATION EIMANCIALSTATEMENT APPROVAL OF MUNICIPALCOURT) FINANCIALSTATEMENT  motion being seconded by Councilmember Nichols, the same was unanimously approved. motion being seconded by Councilmember Wilson, the same was unanimously approved.  REPORTOECIYCLERK  of$235,528.00. She stated the City received $6,951.23 ina alcohol taxes.  REPORTOF COUNCILMEMBER MCCRAW REPORT OF COUNCILMEMBER COWART  Councilmember McCraw stated the leaf truck willi runt through March.  Councilmember Cowart stated the City of Northport was discussing building a water park. Councilman Nichols moved the Council go into executive session to discuss the good name and character of individuals. Upon the motion being seconded by Councilman Wilson, the same was Councilman Cowart moved the Council come out of executive session. Upon the motion being There being noi further business to come before the Council, upon the motion to adjourn being made by Councilmember Wilson and seconded by Councilmember McCraw, ity was unanimously approved.  EXECUTIVESESSION  unanimously approved.  seconded by Councilman McCraw, the same was unanimously approved.  ADJOURNMENT  Mayor  Attest:  City Clerk