City Hall Fayette, Alabama September 3, 2013  A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Fayette, Alabama, was held at 5:00 Upon roll call the following were found to be present: Mayor Pro Tempore Cedric Wilson, Council members Linda McCraw, Mike Hardin, Jason Cowart and David Brand. Also present were City Clerk Dawn Clapp, Fire Chief Tony Ellis and City Engineer Dewayne Roby.  o'clock, p.m. on September 3, 2013 in the Council Chambers of the City Hall.  Mayor Nelson and City Attorney Dale Lawrence were absent.  Mayor Pro Tempore Wilson announced that a quorum was present and that the meeting  was open for the transaction of business.  AQUATIC PARK REPORT  Councilmember McCraw reported to the Council on the Aquatic Park. She asked the Council to consider the possibility of constructing a lazy river of approximately 350 feet at the Aquatic Park. The study and design of the lazy river would cost $25,000.00 and this would be paid for from Aquatic Park funds. After a general discussion, Councilmember McCraw moved that the Council engage Mr. Heath Reed of Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood to conduct a study and design the plans for the lazy river. Upon the motion being seconded by Councilmember Brand,  the same was unanimously approved.  It was stated that the lazy river is not included in the budget because it should be able to  be paid for with Aquatic Park funds and donations.  FIREMANHIRE  Fire ChiefTony Ellis reported to the Council that he had recommended to the Mayor that he hire Joel Dylan Dillard to fill the vacant fire fighter position. Chief Ellis stated that Mr. Dillard would have to attend Fire College to complete the Bridge Program to receive his certification. He will attend the Bridge Program from September 16, 2013, to October 16, 2013. After a general discussion, Councilmember Cowart moved that the Council consent to the Mayor hiring Joel Dylan Dillard to fill the fire fighter position. Upon the motion being seconded by  Councilmember Brand, the same was unanimously approved.  CITY BUDGET  The Aquatic Park is the main difference in the income from past years. It was stated that Councilmember Hardin discussed the salary increases that he had requested. Mayor Pro Tempore Wilson stated that unless they were being given additional duties they should not be  the department heads were consulted about the budgets for their departments.  considered for a lump sum raise.  Councilmember Cowart suggested creating an employee board. He stated that the pay scale could have a minimum amount and maximum amount for each position and an increase in  pay would be based upon performance.  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 McCraw, the same was  unanimously adopted.  Mayor  Attest: