City Hall Fayette, Alabama February 25, 2020  A regular meeting oft the City Council oft the City ofFayette met at 5:00 o'clock, p.m. on February Upon roll call thei following were found to be present: Mayor Ray Nelson, Councilmembers Eddy Campbell, Jason Cowart, Cedric Wilson and Jerry Nichols. Also present were City Attorney Dale Lawrence, City Clerk Dawn Clapp, Police Chief Danny Jenkins and Fire Chief Shannon Taylor.  25,2020, int the Council Chambers oft the City Hall. Councilmember Linda McCraw was absent.  The opening prayer was given by Councilmember Jerry Nichols.  Mayor Ray Nelson announced a quorum was present and the meeting was open for the Mayor Nelson reported Warrior Met Coal plans to develop a new $500 million underground coal mining facility in northern Tuscaloosa County over the next five years, creating 350 new jobs. The project, to be located on Brandon School Road, is scheduled tos start construction March 1 with operations projected tob begin during the second quarter of2025. The mine willl be 2,000 feet underground.  transaction oft business.  WARRIOR MET COALANNOUCEMENT  VFW PROJECT  Mr.. Jerry Fulmer, Commander oft the local VFW, reported on the VFW's project top purchase a set of banners for the light poles in downtown Fayette. The banners have the names of servicemen from Fayette County who died in the service of their country. He said the banners were purchased through a  grant. He asked they be placed on the light poles a few weeks before Memorial Day.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES  Councilmember Wilson moved the minutes oft the regular meeting held on February 11,2020, be approved. Upon the motion being seconded by Councilmember Nichols, it was unanimously approved. Mayor Nelson presented to the Council a request for a permit for a 5K run sponsored by Hopes Choice to be held on March 14, 2020. Councilmember Cowart moved the permit be granted. Upon the motion beings seconded by Councilmember. Campbell, the same was unanimously approved.  PARADE PERMIT  PARADEPERMIT  Mayor Nelson presented tot the Council a request for a permit fora a 5K run through Guthrie Smith Park sponsored by Northwest Alabama Mental Health to be held on April 18, 2020. Councilmember. Nichols moved the permit be granted. Upon the motion being seconded by Councilmember Cowart, the  same was unanimously approved.  TAX ABATEMENTI FOR SHOWA  Mr. Scott Robertson, manager of the local SHOWA plant spoke to the Council about their new project. The local plant currently has 186 employees. He said the new project will allow them to compete globally and will cost $9.5 million dollars. The building will be 60 feet tall and will have the space for four monorail dip lines. This will allow them to make a premium glove line. He expects 10-20 new Mr. David Thornell, director of C3 spoke concerning the tax abatements for SHOWA's new project. The property tax abatement is for 105 years and abates non-educational property taxes. Mayor Nelson presented Resolution 2020-01 tot the Council for their consideration. Resolution  employees tob bel hired. One monorail line cost $2 million.  RESOLUTION 2020-01  2020-01 is asf follows:    RESOLUTION: 2020-01 SHOWA BEST GLOVE, INC.  ARESOLUTION GRANTING ATAX. ABATEMENT TO  This Resolution is made this 25th day of February, 2020, by the CITY OF FAYETTE (the Granting Authority), to grant at tax abatement to SHOWA BEST GLOVE, INC., (the Company), 5 new project or XX major addition to their existing facility (the Project), located within the WHEREAS, pursuant tot the Tax Incentive Reform Act of 1992 (Section 40-9B-1 ets seq., Code of Alabama 1975) (the Act) the Company has requested from the Granting Authority an Abatement of XX all construction related transaction taxes, except those local construction related transaction taxes levied. for educational purposes or for capital improvements for WHEREAS, the Company has requested that the abatement of state and local noneducational property taxes (if applicable) bee extended for a period of ten (10): years, in accordance with the Act; and WHEREAS, the Granting Authority has considered the request of the Company and the completed applications (copy attached): filed with the Granting Authority by the Company, in connection WHEREAS, the Granting Authority has found the information contained in the Company's application to be sufficient to permit the Granting Authority tor make a reasonable cost/benefit analysis of WHEREAS, the construction of the project will involve a capital investment of $9,194,000.00; WHEREAS, the Company is duly qualified to do business in the State of Alabama, and has powers to enter into, and to perform and observe the agreements and covenants on its part contained in WHEREAS, the Granting Authority represents and warrants to the Company that it has power under that constitution and laws oft the State of Alabama (including particularly the provisions of the Act) Section 1. Approval is hereby given to the application oft the Company and abatement is hereby XX All construction related transaction taxes, except those local construction related transaction taxes levied for educational purposes or for capital improvements for education,  WHEREAS, the Company has announced plans fora (check one):  jurisdiction oft the Granting Authority; and  (check allt that apply):  XX all state and local noneducational property taxes, E all mortgage andi recording taxes; and  education, and/or  with its request; and  the proposed project and to determine the economic benefits tot the community; and  and,  the Tax Abatement Agreement; and  to carry out the provisions oft the Tax Abatement. Agreement;  NOW THEREFORE, bei iti resolved by the Granting Authority as follows: XX All state andi local noneducational property taxes  granted of(check all that apply):  and/or  5 Alli mortgage and recording taxes  as the same may apply to the fullest extent permitted by the Act. The period of abatement for the non- educational property taxes (if applicable) shall extend fora a period of ten (10), years measured as provided Section 2. The governing body oft the Granting Authority is authorized to enter into an abatement Section 3. A certified copy of this resolution, with the application and abatement agreement, shall be forwarded tot the Company to deliver tot the appropriate local taxing authorities (ifapplicable) and Section 4. The governing body oft the Granting Authority is authorized tot take any and all actions INI WITNESS WHEREOF, thel Fayette City Council has caused this Resolution to be executed in  in Section 40-9B-3(a)(12) oft the Act.  agreement with the Company to provide for the abatement granted in Section 1. tot the Alabama Department of] Revenue ina accordance with the Act. necessary or desirable to accomplish the purpose ofthef foregoing oft this resolution. itsi name and oni its behalf by its Mayor ont this the 25th day of February, 2020.  Mayor Ray Nelson  ATTEST:  City Clerk Dawn Clapp  Councilmember Cowart moved the Council adopt Resolution 2020-01. Upon the motion being  seconded by Councilmember Nichols, the same was unanimously adopted.    POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT  Police Chief Danny Jenkins presented the police report for the month of. January 2020. The report Municipal Judge Steven Nolen reviewed with the Council the plan to keep "Christmas at the Park" going. Mr.John Brasher and Mrs. Doris Brasher had announced they were no longer going to lead "Christmas att the Park." Judge Nolen said his idea was toi form al board to take up the project and keep it going. He suggested having ap public meeting to solicit help from the community. Mayor Nelson said he  was asi follows: 50 incidents investigated; 13 accidents; 147t traffic citations; and 51 arrests.  CHRISTMAS ATTHEPARK  would seta a date for the meeting and advertise it.  GROWINGI FAYETTE INITIATIVE  Mr. Steve Fowler spoke to the Council about the "Growing Fayette" project. He said the local Community Development Corporation (CDC) had accepted this as one of its projects. One oft the efforts of the project is to bring new people into Fayette and, specifically, retired persons or "work from home" persons. Inc order tob bring people tol Fayette, events should be held. He said the City has an advantage in that iti is close to the University of Alabama. He said Fayette should make itself the hub for people coming to events at the University. Mr. Fowler stated that hospitality events could be held on Friday before the Alabama games and that transportation could also be provided to the football games. The airport could also be utilized tol bring inj pilots. He stated there isay website, growinglayette.com.  FAYETTEPIEDMONT SISTER CITYI MEETING  Mayor Nelson discussed with the Council the Fayette/Piedmont Sister City meeting. An announcement willl be made next Tuesday, March 5" about al business venture between a Fayette business  and al Piedmont business.  FUELINGSYSTEM  Fire Chief Shannon Taylor spoke to the Council about the City's fueling system. He said the fueling system is thirty and due to be replaced. He reported the City had recently received a letter from Chief Taylor said purchasing a new system would be very costly. The other option is to go toa fleet services management agreement. The drawback to going to a fleet services management card would bet thatt the City would notl be able to refuel its large equipment; however, he said the City does have a fuel truck. City Shop Superintendent Curt Moore said the City should get out of the fuel business. Afterag general discussion, Councilmember Cowart moved the City enter into ai fleet management service agreement to purchase fuel. Upon the motion being seconded by Councilmember Nichols, the  ADEM: stating the City would! have to cease operation oft the fueling system.  same was unanimously approved.  PROJECTUPDATE  Mr. Luke Porter updated the Council on the City's projects. The update was as follows:  1. 251h Streeta and gth Avenue repaving project:  The paving is complete under budget.  Striping, pavements markers and shoulder material are still tol be done. Final construction cost will be around $180,000 which is approximately $50,000  2. Industrial Park Pumping Station and Sewer Line Repair Project  Between 60%1 to 75% complete Ready tol be advertised.  3. Paving ofMLK Drive and 10th Street  Councilmember Wilson moved the City advertise bids for the Martin Luther King Drive and 10th Street paving project. Upon the motion being seconded by Councilmember Nichols, the same was  unanimously approved.    APPROVALOFI FINANCIALSTATMIENT  Councilmember Campbell moved the City's financial statement be approved. Upon the motion Councilmember Cowart moved the Park & Recreation financial statement be approved. Upon the Councilmember Wilson moved the Municipal Court financial statement be approved. Upon the Councilmember Nichols commended the Street Department employees for the work they have Councilman Cowart moved the Council go into executive session to discuss the good name and character of individuals. Upon the motion being seconded by Councilman Nichols, the same was Councilman Cowart moved the Council come out of executive session. Upon the motion being There being nof further business to come before the Council, upon the motion to adjourn being made by Councilmember Campbell and seconded by Councilmember Wilson, it was unanimously approved.  being seconded by Councilmember Cowart, the same was unanimously approved.  APPROVALOFI PARK & RECREATION EMANCIALSTATEMENT APPROVAL OF MUNICIPALCOURTI FINANCIALSTAIEMENT  motion being seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the same was unanimously approved. motion being seconded by Councilmember Cowart, the same was unanimously approved.  REPORT OF COINCIMEMBEANCIOIS  done during the heavy rains.  EXECUTIVE! SESSION  unanimously approved.  seconded by Councilman Wilson, the same was unanimously approved.  ADJOURNMENT  Mayor  Attest:  City Clerk