City Hall Fayette, Alabama July 24, 2018  A regular meeting oft the City Council of the City of Fayette met at 5:00 o'clock, p.m. on July 24, 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, City Attorney Dale Lawrence and City Clerk Dawn Clapp. The opening prayer was given by Councilmember Jerry Nichols.  2018, int the Council Chambers of the City Hall.  Mayor Ray Nelson announced a quorum was present and the meeting was open for the  transaction of business.  GUEST APPEARING BEFORE COUNCIL  1. MR. RUSSELLDUBOSE- PHIFER WIRE  Mr. Russell Dubose of Phifer Wire, spoke to the Council and stated Phifer Wire had now been in Fayette for over ten years. He said Fayette County has a quality workforce and this is what attracted Phifer Wire to Fayette. He stated thirteen months ago, Phifer had 30 employees in Fayette. They now have 121 employees. Mr. Dubose stated that all new hires are now being trained in Fayette. He said the company is concerned with workforce development and that a plan has been developed to bring a workforce development program to the high schools in Fayette County. This program is already in place in other counties. The students who participate can receive college credit, and, after completing the courses, may be offered summer internships at Phifer. Upon graduation, they may be offered a job with  the company.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES  Councilmember Wilson moved the minutes of the regular meeting and work session held on July 10, 2018, be approved. Upon the motion being seconded by Councilmember Nichols, the same was  unanimously approved.  PUBLICI HEARING  Mayor Nelson announced this was the day and time for the public hearing on the application to transfer the alcohol license of Fowler Oil Co., Inc. at its Gordo Road location to Fayette Foodmart, LLC.  No one appeared to oppose the transfer of the license.  RESOLUTION 2018-10 RESOLUTION: 2018-10  Mayor Nelson presented Resolution 2018-10 to the Council for their consideration. Resolution AJ RESOLUTION GRANTING THE TRANSFER OF THE ALCOHOL LICENSE OFI FOWLER OILCO., INC., TOFAYETTE FOODMART,LLC BE ITI RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Fayette, Alabama, as follows: That the application requesting that the City Council of the City of Fayette grant the transfer of the alcohol license tol Fayette Foodmart, LLC, of the license currently held by Fowler Oil Co., Inc., 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 Foodmart, 1705 Gordo Road ADOPTEDAND, APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Fayette, Alabama, on this 24th  2018-101 is as follows:  SW, Fayette, Alabama 35555, be and is hereby approved.  day of] July, 2018. ATTEST: City Clerk seconded  Mayor  Councilmember Cowart moved the Council adopt Resolution 2018-10. Upon the motion  being  by Councilmember Wilson, the same was unanimously adopted.    C3UPDATE  Mr. David Thornell, Director of C3, gave an update on the activities of C3 in recruiting manufacturing and industrial prospects to the local region. He reported a magazine has named the State of Alabama as having the best business climate. Mr. Harry Unger, Chairman of the Board of Directors ofC3 Mr. Thornell said the Aquatic Center has attracted many visitors to the City. He stated when recruiting industry, cities are compared and contrasted with each other. He said Fayette holds its own when compared to other nearby cities. He stated Phifer Wire employs 121, Fayette Fabrication employs Mr. Harry Unger stated when Phifer came to town, several of his employees left and went to work for them. He said this was a good thing because the competition for workers led him to begin to automate which made his company better, resulting in his company making a better product. Currently, his company, Custom Automated Services, has 60 employees. He said it is important to have job Mayor Nelson said the Council needed to consider and think about property for industry.  and Mr. Mark Brown a member oft thel Board of Directors were also in attendance.  90 and ALDOT iss still adding employees.  opportunities in] Fayette so that people can remain here.  EMPLOYMENT REPORT  Mayor Nelson reported the June unemployment rate for Fayette County stands at 5.3% which is up somewhat from 4.0%i inl May. The uptick is most likely due to the relocation of Parkview Cabinets and ar reduction in force at Tiffin in Winfield. Also some suppliers to Mercedes recently had some temporary layoffs due to a fire at a major supplier which affected production. Some of these employees live in Fayette County and their claims are reported based on their residence. The July and August numbers are  expected to showi improvement.  MAINTENANCE. ASSISTANT POSITION UPDATE  Councilmember McCraw reported four applicants had been interviewed and they plan to Mayor Nelson reported the exemption from payment of the garbage fee based upon a household's sole income being from social security is required by State law. Under State law, the exemption application process is supposed to begin with the local health department. He stated the City has  interview more applicants for the maintenance assistant position.  GARBAGE EXEMPTIONS  contacted the Fayette County Health) Department about the exemption process.  APPROVALOF FINANCIAL STATEMENT  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 Nichols moved the Municipal Court financial statement be approved. Upon the Councilman Cedric Wilson moved that the Council go into executive session to discuss the good name and character ofi individuals. Upon the motion being seconded by Councilman Campbell, the same Councilman Wilson moved that the Council come out of executive session. Upon the motion  being seconded by Councilmember McCraw, the same was unanimously approved.  APPROVAL OF PARK & RECREATION FINANCIALSTATEMENT APPROVAL OF MUNICIPAL COURTI FINANCIALSTATEMENT  motion being seconded by Councilmember Wilson, the same was unanimously approved. motion being seconded by Councilmember Wilson, the same was unanimously approved.  EXECUTIVE SESSION  was unanimously approved.  being seconded by Councilman Cowart, the same was unanimously approved.    ADJOURNMENT  There being no further business to come before the Council, upon the motion to adjourn being made by Councilmember Wilson and seconded by Councilmember Nichols, the same was unanimously  approved.  Mayor  Attest:  City Clerk