City Hall Fayette, Alabama April 23,2019  Ar regular meeting oft the City Council oft the City of Fayette met at 5:00 o'clock, p.m. on April 23, 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 Attorney Dale Lawrence, City Clerk Dawn Clapp, Police Chief Danny Jenkins and Fire Chief Shannon  2019, in the Council Chambers oft the City Hall.  Taylor.  The opening prayer was given by Mr. Dalel Lawrence.  Mayor Ray Nelson announced a quorum was present and the meeting was open for the Councilmember Wilson moved the minutes of the regular meeting held on April 9, 2019, be approved. Upon the motion being seconded by Councilmember Cowart, the same was unanimously  transaction of business.  APROVALOFMINUTES  approved.  GUESISAPPEARING BEFORE COUNCIL  1. MSSARENMCKELVEY and MS. VIRGINIA JOHNSON- USDA  Ms. Karen McKelvey and Ms. Virginia Johnson of the U.S. Department of Agriculture spoke to the Council concerning a workshop to be held in Fayette on May 21". At the workshop, individuals can learn about the USDA program. that provides loans and grants for home repairs. To qualify for this program, aj person must own their home and meet certain criteria. A home repair loan can be for up to twenty years ata 1%1 rate ofi interest. Also, at the workshop, individuals can learn about the USDA home ownership program. This program has a maximum limit of $162,000.00 and it can used to purchase an existing home ort tol build one. Thesel loans are for 33 years and for low income families.  2. MR.DANNY MCCALEB - SEWER SERVICE  Mr. Danny McCaleb spoke to the Council concerning obtaining sewer service for his residence. He stated he currently has a septic tank system but his field lines have been crushed. He stated. his residence is 290 feet from the closest manhole. Mr. McCaleb asked the Council to consider running a  sewer line tol his residence on 17th Street SE.  PUBLICHEARING SETFOR TRANSFER OFALCOHOLLICENSE  Mayor Nelson reported the City had received an application to transfer the alcohol license of Mayor Nelson presented Resolution 2019-04 to the Council for their consideration. Resolution AI RESOLUTION GRANTING THE TRANSFER OF THE ALCOHOLLICENSE OFFAYETTE FOODMART,LLCTOI FAYETTE MINI MART, LLC BEI ITRESOLVED, by the City Council of the City ofFayette, Alabama, as follows: That the application requesting that the City Council of the City of Fayette grant the transfer of the alcohol license to Fayette Mini Mart, LLC, of the license currently held by Fayette Foodmart, LLC, to sell alcoholic beverages (050 Retail Beer Off Premises Consumption Only and 070- Retail Table Wine - Off Premises Consumption Only) at the following location: Fayette Mini Mart, 1705 Gordo ADOPTED. AND APPROVED by the City Council oft the City of Fayette, Alabama, on this 23rd  Fayette Foodmart, LLC tol Fayette Mini Mart, LLC. No one appeared to oppose the transfer.  RESOLUTION2019-04 RESOLUTION: 2019-04  2019-04 isa as follows:  Road SW, Fayette, Alabama 35555, be and isl hereby approved.  day of April, 2019. ATTEST: City Clerk  Mayor    Councilmember Wilson moved the Council adopt Resolution 2019-04. Upon the motion being Ms. Julie Turman spoke to the Council concerning the Spring Cleanup Campaign set for April 27h. Ms. Turman is the environmental science teacher at Fayette County High School. She is one ofthe coordinators for the Spring Cleanup Campaign. She reported 43 students had signed up to participate.  seconded by Councilmember Nichols, the same was unanimously adopted.  ANGCIFANUECANFALGN  RESOLUTION209-0 RESOLUTION: 2019-03  Mayor Nelson presented Resolution 2019-03 to the Council for their consideration. Resolution ARESOLUTION, AUTHORIZINGTHE TRANSFER OF THE FRANCHISE OF WEST ALABAMA TV CABLE, INC. TO SPECTRUM: SOUTHEAST,LLC WHEREAS, West Alabama TV Cable, Inc., ("Franchisee") is the duly authorized holder ofa franchise, as amended to date (the "Franchise"), authorizing Franchisee to operate and maintain a cable WHEREAS, onl March 15,2019, Spectrum Southeast, LLC ("Spectrum" ), a subsidiary of Charter Communications, Inc. ("Charter"), entered into an agreement with Franchisee to acquire ownership and control of Franchisee's assets, including cable systems currently operated by Franchisee (the WHEREAS, Charter has filed an FCC Form 394 with the Franchise Authority (the WHEREAS, the Franchise Authority has considered the Application and approves of the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FRANCHISE AUTHORITY AS  2019-03 is as follows:  system tos serve Fayette, AL( (the" Franchise Authority"); and  Transaction"); and "Application"); and Transaction. FOLLOWS: 1. 2. duly and validly taken. 3.  Thef foregoing recitals are approved andi incorporated! herein by reference. Thel Franchise Authority consents tot the Transaction.  The Franchise Authority confirms that the Franchise is valid and outstanding and in full Spectrum or Charter may (a) assign, transfer or transfer control ofi its assets, including the  force and effect and there are no defaults under the Franchise. Subject to compliance with the terms of this Resolution, all action necessary to approve the assignment of the Franchise to Spectrum has been Franchise, provided that such assignment, transfer or transfer of control is to an entity directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by or under common control with Charter; (b) restructure debt or change the ownership interests among existing equity participants in Charter; (c) pledge or grant a security interest to any lender(s) of Charter's assets, including, but not limited to, the Franchise, or of interest in Charter, for purposes of securing any indebtedness; and (d) sell equity interest in Charter or any of 4. Upon closing oft the Transaction, Spectrum shall remain bound by the lawful terms and conditions of the Franchise. Spectrum shall have a continued right to operate under the Franchise This Resolution shall have the force of a continuing agreement with Spectrum, and the Franchise Authority shall not amend or otherwise alter this Resolution without the consent of Spectrum. ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Fayette, Alabama, on this  Charter's affiliates.  pending completion oft the renewal process in accordance with 47U.S.C. $5 546. 5. This Resolution shall be deemed effective upon adoption.  6.  day ofApril,2019.  Mayor  ATTEST: City Clerk  Councilmember Cowart moved the Council adopt Resolution 2019-03. Upon the motion being Mayor Nelson stated he had issued a proclamation declaring the City of Piedmont, Alabama, shall have the distinction of being known as Fayette's "Sister City" in recognition of the two municipalities' similarities ins size, business interests, goals, mutual respect andi friendship.  seconded by Councilmember Wilson, thes same. was unanimously adopted.  SISTER CITY PROCLAMATION    GUTHRIESMITHI PARK PAVING PROJECT  Mr. Luke Porter reported the City received three bids on the Guthrie Smith Park paving project. Theb bids were as follows: (1)Central Alabama Asphalt - $92,068.50; (2)ST Bunn Construction Co., Inc. - $88,750.1 IO; and, (3) Murphree Paving- - $125,471.75. Mr. Porter recommended the Council award the bid to the low bidder, ST Bunn Construction Co., Inc. Councilmember Wilson moved the following BEI ITI RESOLVED, by the City Council oft the City of Fayette that itl hereby awards the bid for the Guthrie Smith Park paving project to the lowest responsible bidder, STI Bunn Construction, Co. Inc., Upon the motion the seconded by Councilmember Nichols, the same was unanimously approved. Councilmember Campbell moved the City's financial statement be approved. Upon the motion Councilmember Nichols moved the Municipal Court financial statement be approved. Upon the Councilmember Cowart moved the Park & Recreation: financial statement be approved. Upon the Mayor Nelson stated Fayette's Alabama Bicentennial Celebration will be held on April 27h. He Mayor Nelson reported a' Veteran's Outreach program would take place on May 16, 2019, at the Mayor Nelson reported tot the Council on upcoming events oft the Chamber of Commerce. 1.The Chamber's student recognition program will be held on May 6, 2019. 2. The Southeast Fiddlel Festival willl bel held on May 10,2019, and May 11,2019. 3. Thea annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet willl be held onl May 21,2019.  resolution be adopted. int the: amount of $88,750.10.  RESOLUTION  APPROVAL OF EIMANCIALSTATEMENT  beings seconded by Councilmember Wilson, the same was unanimously approved.  APPROVAL OF MUNICIPAL COURTFINANCIALSTATEMENT APPROVALOFI PARK & RECREATION IMANCIALSTATMENT  motion being seconded by Councilmember McCraw, the same was unanimously approved. motion being seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the same was unanimously approved.  ALABAMA BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION  stated C-Plus will be performing.  VETERANSOUIREACH CHAMBER: REPORT  Civic Center.  ADJOURNMENT  There being no further business to come before the Council, upon the motion to adjourn being made by Councilmember Cowart and seconded by Councilmember Nichols, it was unanimously approved.  Mayor  Attest:  City Clerk