City] Hall Fayette, Alabama March 13, 2018  A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Fayette met at 5:00 o'clock, p.m. on March Upon roll call the following were found to be present: Mayor Pro Tempore Cedric Wilson, Councilmembers Linda McCraw, Eddy Campbell, Jason Cowart, and Jerry Nichols. Also present were Police Chief Danny Jenkins, City Attorney Dale Lawrence, City Engineer Dewayne Roby, City Clerk  13,2018, in the Counçil Chambers oft the City Hall.  Dawn Clapp andl Fire Chief Tony Ellis. Mayor Nelson was absent.  The opening prayer was given by Councilmember Eddy Campbell.  Mayor Pro Tempore Cedric Wilson announced a quorum was present and the meeting was open  for the transaction oft business.  GUEST APPEARING BEFORE COUNCIL  1. RUSSTAYLOR - EMA DIRECTOR] FORJ FAYETTE COUNTY  Mr. Russ Taylor, the EMAI Director for Fayette County, appeared before the Council. Mr. Taylor has been the EMA Director since last fall. He stated he was originally from Mississippi and served for eight years in thel Marine Corps. He said he was excited about working for the citizens of] Fayette County.  Hei told the Councili ift they had any questions ori issues toj please calll him.  APROVALOFMINUTES  Councilmember Campbell moved the minutes of the regular meeting held onl February 27, 2018, be approved. Upon the motion being seconded by Councilmember Cowart, the same was unanimously  approved.  REPORT OF CITY MECHANIC  City Mechanic Curt Moore reported on his search for a service truck for the City. He stated he looked at two trucks. He recommended the City purchase the 2008 Ford F-550 with 87,636 miles. This truck cost $27,430.00. City Clerk Dawn Clapp stated the amount included in the budget for a service After a general discussion, Councilmember Cowart moved the City purchase the 2008 Ford F- 550 as recommended by the City Mechanic. Upon the motion being seconded by Councilmember Mr. Moore also reported that one of the other Street Department trucks had broken down and Mayor Pro Tempore Wilson announced Mayor Nelson had made the following appointments to Mayor Pro Tempore Wilson stated the Air Evac contract was coming up for renewal. The annual City Engineer Dewayne Roby stated with the upcoming election, many political signs are being placed on the City right-of-way. He stated the City's Code of Ordinances prohibit the placement of political signs on the City right-of-way. Mr. Roby stated in the past, the City has picked up the signs on the City right-of-way and taken them to the City Shop where the candidates could retrieve them. He said the signs interfere with the mowing of the right-of-ways. The consensus of the Council was to continue Mr. Roby stated political signs do not require aj permit from the City; however, business signs do  truck was $20,000.00.  Nichols, the same was unanimously approved.  would have to bei replaced.  PLANNINGCOMMISSION APPOINTMENTS  thel Planning Commission: Mr. Greg Hill, Mr. Bernard Wright and Mrs. Belinda Watts.  AIR] EVACCONTRACT  payment is $18,970.00 and the contract is up for renewal onl May 13, 2018.  SIGNAGE ONI RIGHT-OF-WAY  with this procedure. require aj permit.    FAYETTEAQUATIC: CENTER REPORT  Mr. Chris Champion appeared before the Council to report on the Aquatic Center. He said the 2018 season will begin on Saturday, May 26". This is the sixth season for the Aquatic Center. Mr. Champion presented the upcoming price structure recommended by Park & Recreation Director Lance (1) The daily admission and season prices would stay the same as last year - $10 for everyone age two and older, $7 for senior citizens, military and non-swimmers for daily admission. Season passes would be $100 for an individual; family passes would be $100 for the first family member and $501 for each additional family member residing at the same address. (2) As for private parties, Director Holliman recommended the price be increased to $500 fora two-hour party for up to 300 people. The last three years, private parties have been $400 which barely covered the Aquatic Center's cost. To help ease the "sticker shock" of the private party price increase, Director Holliman recommended that half-payment ($250) be required at the time of the reservation, with the remaining balance due no later than the start time of the party. Private party fees would remain non-refundable. Ifs someone chooses to cancel their party, or iti is cancelled due to weather, the party may be rescheduled to another available date or credit would be issued for the following season, with the remaining balance (3) Director Holliman also recommended a pay increase for the lifeguards. Since year one, lifeguards have received $7.25/hour their first year, with a raise to $8.00/hour each year they return. He would like to pay lifeguards $8.00/hour their first year, with a $0.25/hour raise each year they return. Mr. Champion stated the lifeguards are thel heartbeat oft the facility. Mr. Champion also stated the lifeguards pay for their training themselves (currently $175.00 the first time they receive their certification and $75.00 each time they recertify which is every two years). Hes stated the lifeguards have al life-or-death job and their pay should reflect this. In response to a question from the Council, Mr. Champion stated the raise in the price for a private party may cause some people not tol book aj party. He stated there are usually twelve lifeguards for  Holliman. Director Holliman's recommendations were as follows:  due whenever the party actually happens.  aprivate party. at 5:00 p.m.  WORK SESSION  Mayor Pro Tempore Cedric Wilson stated a Work Session would be held onl Monday, March 19th Police Chief Danny Jenkins presented the police report for the month of February 2018. The report was as follows: 32i incidents investigated; 17 accidents; 61 traffic citations; and 39 arrests. Fire Chief Tony Ellis presented the fire report for the month of February 2018. The Fire 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 City Clerk Dawn Clapp reported for the month of February, the City received $211,125.00 in non-designated sales tax. She reported the %p sales tax for the hospital generated $35,903.00. The total sales tax received was approximately $247,028.00. She stated the City received $5,909.00 in alcohol  POLICEDEPARIMENT REPORT FIRE] DEPARIMENTREPORT  Department received 14c calls.  APPROVAL OFI EINANCIALSTATMENT  being seconded by Councilmember McCraw, the same was unanimously approved.  APPROVAL OF PARK &I RECREATION IMANCIALSTAIEMENT  motion being seconded by Councilmember Nichols, the same was unanimously approved.  REPORTOFCIYCIERK  taxes. She also stated the City had collected $45,000.00 in business license fees.    City Clerk Dawn Clapp stated the sales tax holiday for school supplies will be. July 20"-July 22md. Councilmember Cowart stated that 10th Street was once again in need of repair and repaving.  EORTOFCOINCININREK COWART  EXECUTIVE SESSION  Councilmember Cowart moved the Council go into executive session for the purpose of discussing the general reputation and character of individuals. Upon the motion being seconded by Councilmember Campbell, Councilmember Cowart moved the Council come out of executive session. Upon the motion being  the same was unanimously approved.  seconded by Councilmember Nichols, the same was unanimously approved.  ADJOURNMENT  Therel being nof further business to come beforet the Council, upon the motion to adjourn being made by Councilmember Campbell and seconded by Councilmember Cowart, the same was unanimously  approved. Attest:  Mayor  City Clerk