CITY HALL 9615 Old Hwy. 43 P.O. Box 490 Creola, AL 36525-0490 MAYOR Donald. Nelson CITY CLERK Mary Brown  MAYOR'S OFFICE Phone 251-675-8142 Fax 251-930-1877  Dr CITY OF CREOLA Since 1978  CITYCOUNCIL Kendal. Hadaway Cody Chambless Wendy Lynch Harold Parmer Maré Howell MAGISTRATES Linda Hoiles Christie Bryant  Minutes of the City of Creola Council Meeting  Thursday, October 14, 2021 Creola Senior Center Meeting 6:00 P.M.  The Council of the City of Creola, Alabama, met in the Creola Senior building at 5:30 p.m. A workshop was held before the Council Meeting. Present at the meeting was Mayor Nelson, Mark Items that were discussed were the American Rescue Plan Act - Projects, Building Inspector request, Coffee and Cola Dates, Veterans Sign, Playground Grant, Ellison Ave Speed Limit, Exit 22 /Big Trucks, Police Uniforms, Firearms Instructor Recertification, and Police Car decals. The The regular council meeting was called to order by Mayor Nelson at 6:00 p.m. We were led in Roll call was taken by City Clerk Marcy Brown. Present at the meeting was Mayor Nelson, Mark Howell, Wendy Lynch, Harold Parmer, and Cody Chambless. Kendal Hadaway was absent. Buddy Lowe was present at the meeting and expressed concerns for the ATV's that was continuing to run up and down South Bentley. Mayor Nelson stated that signs would be ordered  Howell, Wendy Lynch, Harold Parmer, and Cody Chambless.  meeting was adjourned at 5:58 p.m.  prayer by James Brown. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Nelson.  Also present was City Attorney, Daniel Mims.  and installed soon.  Item #5 -Approval of the Minutes-  Approval of the Minutes - The minutes of the September 23, 2021, regular meeting minutes were: reviewed. A motion was made by Mr. Chambless to accept the minutes, as written, with the correction of a name change on a motion. The motion was seconded by Mr. Howell. All in favor  and the motion was carried.    Item #6- Financials/Bill List-  Mayor Nelson went over the bill list as well as the city financials. Mr. Chambless made a motion to approve the bill list as presented. Mr. Howell seconded the motion. All in favor and Mr. Parmer made a motion to approve the financials as presented. Mrs. Lynch seconded the  the motion was carried.  motion. All in favor and the motion was carried. Item #7. Departmental Reports- =  Police Dept.  Chief Hammond stated that 500 rounds of ammo was needed for the fire instructor class to be held November 1-2, 2021. Mr. Howell made a motion to purchase the ammo needed for the firearms instructor class. Mr. Parmer seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion was Mr. Howell made a motion to approve the purchase of decals for the police car at a cost of $450. After discussion on police uniforms, Mr. Howell made a motion to purchase police uniforms at a cost up to $500 per officer for three (3) sets. Mr. Parmer seconded the motion. All in favor and Fire Dept. - Fire Chief Moye has added three new fire members added to the department. He is supposed to have a representative from a company that sells fire engines to attend the next meeting. Chief Moye made a request for some AED's to be purchased out of the American Public Works Department - There has been talk to a potential new employee for the Public Mr. Howell made a motion that all employees must have a driver's license, and this will be in effect beginning January 1, 2022.Mr. Chambless seconded the motion. All in favor and the  carried.  Mr. Chambless seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion was carried.  the motion was carried.  Recovery Act Money.  Works Department. We will talk to the MPB about this position.  motion was carried. Item #8-New Business-  a. American Rescue Act- Mayor Nelson stated that he wants the council to think about the b.1 Building Inspector Requests - David Moss presented a letter requesting a new policy on permits with fines for not complying with the state codes. After discussion, the council C. Coffee and Cola Dates - Ms. Lynch made a motion to set the Coffee and Cola date for October 26, 2021, and to set a budget to send up to $250. Mr. Howell seconded the motion.  future projects that can be used with the American Recovery Funds. wanted Mr. Moss to reword the policy to clarify certain sections.  All in favor and the motion was carried.    d. Veterans Sign- Ms. Lynch made a motion to spend up to $500 for food to honor the Veterans on November 11, 2021. Mr. Chambless seconded the motion. All in favor and the Ms. Lynch made ai motion to spend up to $500 for the Cookies with Santa event to be held at 6:00 p.m. on December 3, 2021.Mr. Chambless seconded the motion. All in favor and the e. Playground Grant - Mr. Howell made a motion to purchase the playground equipment from Hammill Recreation Pay & Park Structures at a cost of $28,495.97. We received a $15,000 from GulfCoast RC&D with the remaining $13,495.97 to be paid by the city. The playground equipment is on the State bid list. Ms. Lynch seconded the motion. All in favor f. Ellison Ave Speed Limit - More information will be gathered on the speed limit for g. Exit 22/Big Trucks - Mayor Nelson was going to research the records to see if any laws  motion was carried.  motion was carried.  and the motion was carried.  Ellison Avenue to determine the correct speed. had been passed on the use of the exit 22 for large trucks.  Item #9. - Mayors Comments  Mayor Nelson reminded the council ofthe Municipal Dinner to be held by City of Semmes.  Paving on Brown Road was about to begin.  Mr. Chambless made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Howell seconded the motion. All in  favor and the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.  D Nol  Don Nelson Mayor Marcy Brown City Clerk