City Hall Fayette, Alabama August 28,2 2018  AI regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Fayette met at 5:00 o'clock, p.m. on August Upon roll call the following were found to be present: Mayor Ray Nelson, Councilmembers Linda McCraw, Eddy Campbell and Jason Cowart. Also present were Police Chief Danny Jenkins, City Attorney Dale Lawrence, City Engineer Dewayne Roby and City Clerk Dawn Clapp. Councilmembers The opening prayer was given by Rev. Scott Smyth of Fayette First United Methodist Church. Mayor Ray Nelson announced a quorum was present and the meeting was open for the Mrs. Anne Perry Uhlman reported the 49th Annual Arts Festival will be held on September gth from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Guthrie Smith Park. "Three on a String" will be the entertainment from 9:30 a.m. tol Noon. Thel Fayette Arts Festival is the oldest running arts festivali in Alabama.  28, 2018, in the Council Chambers oft the City Hall. Cedric Wilson and. Jerry Nichols were absent.  transaction of business.  49THANNUAL/ ARTSFESTIVAL  APPROVALOF) MINUTES  Councilmember Cowart moved the minutes of the regular meeting held on August 14, 2018, be approved. Upon the motion being seconded by Councilmember McCraw, the same was unanimously  approved.  GUEST APPEARING BEFORE COUNCIL  1. FAYETTE MEDICALCENTER  Mr. Jeff Huff, Interim Administrator of Fayette Medical Center along with Mr. Paul Betts, Chief Operating Officer of DCH, Ms. Mary Ann Harton, Assistant Administrator of Fayette Medical Center, Ms. Michelle Robertson, Director of the Nursing Home and Hospital Board members Mrs. Jackie Mr. Jeff Huff and Mr. Paul Betts spoke to the Council concerning Fayette Medical Center. Both Mr. Huff reported for 2019-2020, there are $2,000,000.00 in capital improvements planned for the Fayette Medical Center. He said these improvements would not be possible without the City's  Waldon, Mr. Owen Sweatt and Mrs. Sandy Nolen, appeared before the Council. Mr. Huff and Mr. Betts thanked the Council for their financial support.  financial support. He asked the City to extend the % cent sales tax for the hospital. The following are the major capital projects that have been completed:  Fayette Medical Center - Major Capital Projects  (int thousands)  FY2016LTC 1001 Halll HVAC Nurse Call System Fire Alarm System Upgrade FY2017 Ultrasound Equipment LTC 1001 Hall Renovations FY20181 LTC 2001 Halll HVAC Surgery Condensing Unit New Medical Clinic Total Completed Projects FY16-18  $300 $177 $180 $101 $921 $259 $127 $400 $2,465    The following are the major capital projects that are planned:  Fayette Medical Center - Major Capital Projects  (in thousands)  FY2019LTC2001 Hall Renovations Same Day Surgery AHU Portable Digital X-Ray Upgrade FY2020 Emergency Department AHU LTC 400/500 Halll Renovations FY2018LTC2001 Hall HVAC Surgery Condensing Unit New Medical Clinic Total Completed Projects FY16-18  $550 $500 $100 $300 $500 $259 $127 $400 $2,465  Councilmember Cowart said since the City enacted the sales tax, rural hospitals have continued to close in Alabama. He said part of this ist to be blamed on the State's stance on the Affordable Care Act. He said there are decisions that can be made at the State and Federal level that would take the burden off of city councils and county commissions in rural areas that are having to develop plans to try and keep Probate Judge William Oswalt spoke and said he is thankful that he lives in a community where there is a consensus on the importance of healthcare and the importance of having a local hospital. He stated the community needs to continue to be proactive. He thanked the Council for their courage in Mrs. Jackie Waldon thanked the Council for their support of the hospital. She said the hospital is Mayor Nelson presented Resolution 2018-11 to the Council for their consideration. Resolution AJ RESOLUTION. AUTHORIZINGTHE: MAYOR TO ENTER INTOAC CONTRACT WITH MALLORY: BURKHALTER PAVING, INC., TO1 REPAVE SHIPPING. ANDI PARKING AREA  their local hospitals open.  implementing the additional sales tax.  also seeking to attract more physicians to the community.  RESOLUTION20IR-11 RESOLUTION 2018-11 ATFORMER ARVIN BUILDING  2018-11 is as follows:  WHEREAS, the City of Fayette has applied for an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Grant from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs to construct improvements to THEREFORE, in accordance with ARC regulations the City of Fayette has solicited and received bids from qualified construction companies to repave the shipping and parking areas at the former Arvin Building in accordance with city's grant application and approved plans and specifications; NOW,THEREFORE, bei it resolved that the City of Fayette has evaluated the bids received and has determined that Mallory Burkhalter Paving, Inc., is the low bidder on the paving portion of this THAT, Ray Nelson, Mayor, on behalf of the City, is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Mallory Burkhalter Paving, Inc., in the amount of $201,990.40 to repave the shipping and parking  the former Arvin Building in the City ofl Fayette.  project; and  area att the former Arvin] Building.  READ AND ADOPTED this the 28th day of August 2018.  Mayor  ATTEST: City Clerk  Councilmember Cowart moved the Council adopt Resolution 2018-11. Upon the motion being Mayor Nelson presented Resolution 2018-12 to the Council for their consideration. Resolution  seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the same was unanimously adopted.  RESOL UTION2018-12  2018-12 is as follows:    RESOLUTION: 2018-12 FORMER ARVIN BUILDING  AJ RESOLUTION. AUTHORIZINGTHE: MAYOR' TOI ENTER INTO A CONTRACTWITH JOHNS ANDI KIRXSEY,INCORPORATED FOR ROOFING MFROVMENISTOTHEAT  WHEREAS, the City of Fayette has applied for an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Grant from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs to construct improvements to THEREFORE, in accordance with ARC regulations the City of Fayette has solicited and received bids from qualified construction companies to roof a portion of the former Arvin Building in NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City of Fayette has evaluated the bids received and has determined that Johns and Kirksey, Incorporated is the low bidder on the roofing portion of the project; and THAT, Ray Nelson, Mayor, on behalf of the City, is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Johns and Kirksey, Incorporated in the amount of $84,000.001 to roof a portion of the former Arvin  the former Arvin) Building in the City of Fayette.  accordance with city's grant application and approved plans and specifications;  Building.  READ AND ADOPTED this the 28th day of August 2018.  Mayor  ATTEST: City Clerk  Councilmember McCraw moved the Council adopt Resolution 2018-12. Upon the motion being 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 McCraw moved the Municipal Court financial statement be approved. Upon the There being no further business to come before the Council, upon the motion to adjourn being made by Councilmember Campbell and seconded by Councilmember McCraw, the same was unanimously  seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the same was unanimously adopted.  APPROVAL OF EINANCIALSTATEMENT  being seconded by Councilmember McCraw, the same was unanimously approved.  APPROVALOF PARK & RECREATIONI EIMANCIALSTATEMENT APPROVALOF) MUNICIPAL COURTFINANCIAL: STATEMENT  motion being seconded by Councilmember McCraw, the same was unanimously approved. motion being seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the same was unanimously approved.  ADJOURNMENT  approved. Attest:  Mayor  City Clerk