City Hall Fayette, Alabama July 9,2019  A regular meeting of the City Council oft the City of Fayette met at 5:00 o'clock, p.m. on. July 9, Upon roll call the following were found to be present: Mayor Ray Nelson, Councilmembers Linda McCraw, Eddy Campbell, Jason Cowart, Cedric Wilson and Jerry Nichols. Also present were Police Chief Danny Jenkins, Assistant City Clerk Sherry Fowler and Fire Chief Shannon Taylor. City  2019, int the Council Chambers oft the City Hall.  Attorney Dalel Lawrence: and City Clerk Dawn Clapp were absent. The opening prayer was given by Mr. Bobby Avant.  Mayor Ray Nelson announced a quorum was present and the meeting was open for the Councilmember Cowart moved the minutes of the regular meeting held on June 25, 2019, be approved. Upon the motion being seconded by Councilmember Wilson, the same was unanimously  transaction of business.  APPROVAL OFEMINUTES  approved.  GUESISAPPEARING BEFORE COUNCIL  1. ALABAMA ECRETARYOESTATE-NR JOHN MERRILL  Alabama Secretary of State. John Merrill appeared before the Council. Secretary of State Merrill spoke tot the Council concerning his upcoming bid for a U.S. Senate seat. He stressed the importance of every citizen being registered to vote. He also stated it is vital to the state that all residents be counted  during the 20201 U.S. Census.  EXECUTIVE SESSION  Councilmember Wilson moved the Council go. into executive session to discuss the general reputation and character ofi individuals. Upon the motion being seconded by Councilmember Cowart, the Councilmember Cowart moved the Council come out of executive session. Upon the motion Police Chief Danny Jenkins presented the police report for the month of June 2019. The report Chief Jenkins reported that two of his newest. officers, Dustin Morgan and Trace Norris, were Fire Chief Shannon Taylor presented the fire report for the month of June 2019. The Fire After a general discussion concerning AVENU/RDS, Councilmember Cowart moved that the Council terminate the City's current sales tax agreement with AVENU/RDS and contract with the State of Alabama to collect the sales tax for the City. Upon the motion being seconded by Councilmember  same was unanimously approved.  being seconded by Councilmember Nichols, the same was unanimously approved.  OUCEDEASIMINTAERORT  was asi follows: 39 incidents investigated; 17 accidents; 124 traffic citations; and4 44 arrests.  scheduled to graduate from the Police Academy on. July 18th.  FIRE DEPARTMENTI REPORT  Department received 19 calls.  AVENU/RDS BUSINESS SALES TAXCOLLECTION  Nichols, the same was unanimously approved.  25TH STREET AND 8TH AVENUE PAVING PROJECT  Itv was reported that ALDOT will fund 50% oft the 251h Street and 8th Avenue Paving Project up to $192,000.00. Thet total project cost is $250,000.00 instead ofs $384,000.00 as previously estimated.    RESOLUTION20I9-06  Mayor Nelson presented Resolution 2019-06 to the Council for their consideration. Resolution AI RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITYT TO: ENTERI INTO AN. AGREEMENT WITH THE: STATE OF ALABAMA THROUGH THE. ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RELATING TO AI PROJECT: FORI RESURFACING ALONG 8TH  2019-06 is as follows:  RESOLUTION: 2019-06 AVENUE NW AND: 25"STREETI NW  BEI IT RESOLVED, by the City of Fayette as follows: Alabama Department of Transportation: relating toap project for:  That the City enter into an agreement with the State of Alabama, acting by and through the Resurfacing along gth Avenue NW and 25" Street NW from the Fayette City Limits to SR-171 (US-43); Project #ST-029-999-006; CPMS Ref# 100070317. Which agreement is before the Council, and that the agreement be executed in the name of the City, by the Mayor for and on its behalf and that itb be attested by the City Clerk and the official seal oft the BE: ITI FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon the completion oft the execution oft the agreement by ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Fayette, Alabama, on this  City be affixedt thereto.  allp parties, that a copy of such agreement bel kept on file by the City.  day of. July, 2019.  Mayor  ATTEST: City Clerk  Councilmember Wilson moved the Council adopt Resolution 2019-06. Upon the motion being Major Nelson reported an anonymous donor had offered to pay the additional costs to purchase the rail corridor from Norfolk Southern Railway for the Rails to Trails project. Norfolk Southern is asking $353,960.00 for the property. A $100,000.00 grant has been obtained for the project, along with a $25,000.00 match from the City. The remaining $228,960.00 would bej paid by the anonymous donor. Mayor) Nelson stated he would call a special council meeting for next Tuesday, July 16"at4:00  seconded by Councilmember Nichols, the same was unanimously adopted.  RAILSFOR TRAILS PROJECT  p.m. to vote on continuing the project.  SUMMER WORK PROGRAM  Mayor Nelson stated four students had been hired for the summer work program.  APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL! STATEMENT  Councilmember Cowart 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  being seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the same was unanimously approved.  APPROVAL OF PARK & RECREATION EINANCIALSTATEMENT APPROVAL OF MUNICIPAL COURTI FINANCIAL! STATEMENT  motion being seconded by Councilmember Nichols, the same was unanimously approved. motion being seconded by Councilmember Wilson, the same was unanimously approved.    REPORTOF COUNCILMEMBERI COWART  Councilmember Cowart announced toy bowl football and cheerleader signup is underway. The. Councilmember Cowart stated there are three spots still open for private parties at the Aquatic Therel being no further business to come beforet the Council, upon the motion to adjourn being made by Councilmember Cowart and seconded by Councilmember Nichols, the same was unanimously  deadline tos sign up is. July 26, 2019.  Center. He statedt the Aquatic Center is averaging 351 people in attendance per day.  ADJOURNMENT  approved. Attest:  Mayor  City Clerk