MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ECLECTIC TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF ECLECTIC, ALABAMA ECLECTIC MUNICIPAL COURT ROOM July 17th, 2023 @ 7:00 P.M.  At the regular meeting of the Eclectic Town Council held on July 17th, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the Eclectic Municipal Court Room, persons present include, Maggin Edwards, Shannon Duck, Mayor Davenport, Linda Reed, Jackie Stearns, Stephanie Stepney, Lindsay Mothershed, Easterling Carpenter, David Goodwin  and Tanya Maloney from Main Street Alabama. Proceedings were: aired live on Facebook.  Mayor Gary Davenport called the meeting to order: 7:10 p.m. Invocation was then given by Mayor Gary Davenport. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Davenport. Roll call was conducted by the Town Clerk, Shannon Duck:  Mayor: Mayor Pro-tem Councilmembers There is a quorum.  Gary Davenport Linda Reed Jackie Stearns Stephanie Stepney Lindsay Mothershed David Goodwin  present present present present present present  A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Pro-Tem Reed and seconded by Councilor Mothershed. (5) yea, 0 nay). Motion passes.  The consent agenda consist oft the following: Financial reports for June 2023 Overtime Reports  Minutes oft the June 20th, 2023 Regular Council Meeting  A motion to approve a $600 yearly appropriation to Butterfly Bridge was made by Councilor Goodwin and seconded by Pro-Tem Reed. (4-yea, A motion to appropriate $10,000 to the Elmore County Health Department was made by Councilor Goodwin, who then withdrew his motion. A motion to approve a yearly appropriation of $600 to the Elmore County Health Departemnt was made by Councilor Mothershed and seconded by A motion to table discussion about the Parcel behind Recycle Center until July 31st Special Called meeting was made by Councilor Stepney and A motion to nominate Jasmine Williams as Eclectic's property tax division representative was made by Councilor Stepney and seconded by Councilor Mayor reminded Council of the scheduled Special Called meeting to be set for. July 31st, 2023 @ 61 pm to discuss the Police Department policies with Desmond Bailey  Stepney-nay). Motion passes.  Pro-Tem Reed. (4 yea, Stepney-nay). Motion passes. seconded by Councilor Goodwin. (5 yea). Motion passes.  Stearns. (5 yeah). Motion passes. as well as the future budget.    Page 2 July 17th, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Departmental Reports: Reports in packet. No questions.  Old Business: Panther Palace should be ready within 2-3 months. We are working diligently with Gardner Cameron's two Boy Scout Troops and parents to Jack's restaurant is looking at 30-45 days before groundbreaking, then opening Mayor Davenport brought Council the plans we submitted for the Pecan Orchard Mayors Comments: Mayor informed Council of an upcoming meeting scheduled for August 16th, 2023. He will update with the time when iti is scheduled. This is regarding the community needs and Quality of Life (Elmore  get Gardner's Eagle Scout project complete. hopefully by the end of the year.  grant since they forgot about the application.  County) survey phase 2. Internet /Public Comments: Council Comments:  A motion to adjourn was made by Councilor Stepney and seconded by  Councilor Stearns. (5yea). Motion passes.  Géry W.  ATTEST:  Mayb  RHt  PooneDack Shannon! Duck, Town Clerk  Council Members  KaideReu 80  Oglai Sgus