CITYI HALL 9615 Old Hwy. 43 P.O. Box 490 Creola, AL 36525-0490  MAYOR'S OFFICE Phone 251-675-8142 Fax 251-930-1877  CITY OF CREOLA Since 1978  MAYOR William R. Criswell ADMIN.ASST Marcy Brown CITYCLERK Brandy Davis  CITY COUNCIL Lee Anne Greene KendalH Hadaway Harold Martin Toryal Moss Ralph Walker MAGISTRATES Linda Hoiles Christie Bryant  Minutes of the City of Creola City Council Meeting  Thursday, July 9, 2020 Creola City Hall Meeting 6:00 P.M.  The Council of the City of Creola, Alabama, met in the Creola City Hall at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor William Criswell. We were led in prayer by John White. Roll call was taken by Brandy Davis. Present at the meeting was Lee Anne Greene, Avis Walker, Tonya Moss, Harold Martin, Kendal Hadaway, Mayor William Criswell, and Brandy Davis, City Approval of the Minutes - The minutes of the June 25, 2020, regular meeting minutes were reviewed. A motion was made by Mrs. Greene to accept the minutes, as written. The motion was  The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Bill Criswell.  Clerk.  seconded by Ms. Moss. All in favor and the motion was carried.  Citizens to Address Council-  a. Dru Ryals asked for a follow up about trash in the front of a vacant mobile home in her neighborhood. The responsible people have been contacted. Mr. Moss will get with the b. Gloria Myers requested information about the financial report, for money that was supposed to be deposited into the Police account, from Summer Fest 2017. The Mayor stated that the last he heard; it was being investigated by the District Attorney.  owner.  Item #7- Bill List  Mrs. Greene presented the financials and bill list. Mr. Hadaway asked what the AMIC charge was for. He will get with Mrs. Brown for details. Mr. Martin asked why payroll wasn'tl listed on the financial or bill list. Ms. Greene explained that it has never been listed. Ms. Greene suggested that he get with Mrs. Brown, for aj printout. He said he heard there had' been lots of overtime, sO he wanted Ms. Greene to give him the amounts of payroll, since she handles financials, as well.    She again told him that Mrs. Brown can get him a copy and put iti in his box. Mayor Criswell explained how payroll is calculated and explained the Personnel Board's role, inj payroll. He explained that payroll taxes and payroll must be completed, with deadlines, and couldn'twait to be presented at the Council Meeting. Mayor Criswell gave him an average of what is spent. He explained the payroll had already been approved the morning, of. July gth Dru Ryals asked what the role oft the personnel board plays in a contract employee versus an employee under the Personnel Board. She wanted to know what rights an employer has to hire and fire someone. Mayor Criswell explained there are guidelines inj place, with thel Personnel Board. She wanted to know the process ifsomeone is fired, about filing a grievance. Mayor Criswell explained the process. He also explained the role of the Wage and Hour Board. Mrs. Greene made a motion to approve the financial report and' bill list as presented. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. All in  favor and the motion was carried.  See the attached banking information with the amounts for all bank accounts.  Item #8- New Business-  a. Mayor Criswell presented a quote from Communication Technology Services, Inc., to upgrade the phone system and connect the phone systems for City Hall, the Police Department, the Fire Department, Public Works and City Hall together. It will also be a more secure: system. Mr. Martin asked why only one quote was presented. Mayor Criswell explained that he thought the quote presented, was the best quote due to the City already has some of the equipment needed, that was installed in the past, which would make the job al lower price if we used the same company, , Communication Technology Services, Inc. Mr. Martin made a motion to approve. Ms. Moss seconded the Lee Anne Greene- Yes; Harold Martin- Yes; Avis Walker- Yes; Tonya Moss- Yes; Kendal b. Mayor Criswell as well as other City employees, will be attending the Alabama League ofMunicipality Conference in Montgomery, on. July 23,2020. Due to the Council Meeting falling on that same date, he recommended the Council Meeting be rescheduled for July 30, 2020. Mrs. Greene made the motion to approve the date change. Ms. Moss Mayor Criswell presented quotes from the City of Creola Volunteer Fire Department for new equipment. New equipment is being requested for training purposes and to use on fire and medical calls. Mr. Martin asked ifit could be purchased in increments but Charlie, a volunteer fire fighter, stated that it was crucial to go ahead and purchase all the equipment together, due to the lack ofe equipment that they currently have. Mr. Martin asked for Mr. Hadaway's opinion. Mr. Hadaway explained that there is a need, the price is good, and that he felt like the Fire Dept. should go ahead with the purchase. Mr. Hadaway made a motion to approve the purchases. Mr. Martin seconded the motion. All d. Mayor Criswell presented Resolution 2020-005 to appoint Brandy Davis, City Clerk as the election manager, for the 2020 Municipal Election. Mr. Martin requested to hold the  motion. Vote Roll Call:  Hadaway- Yes; Mayor Criswell- Yes. The motion passed. 6-Yes  seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion was carried.  in favor and the motion was carried.    vote next meeting, since it was presented tonight. Mrs. Greene explained the difference between an Ordinance and Resolution. Mrs. Greene, then made the motion to approve the Resolution. Ms. Moss seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion was carried. e. Mayor Criswell presented Resolution 2020-006 for adoption oft the maintenance oft the signs, flag poles, and landscaping around them located on Highway 43. Mr. Martin requested that the Senior Center get a flag. Mr. Hadaway made ai motion to approve the resolution. Mr. Martin seconded the motion. All in favor and the motion was carried. Pay-As-You-Go program will be resurfacing Halls Branch, Wards Ln, and Old Hwy 43  beginning onJuly 14,2020 and will be finished twenty days later.  Item #9 - Old Business-  a. Mayor Criswell presented Resolution 2020-004, to change the probation period, for health insurance, from 90 days to 30 days, for City of Creola employees. The change would go into effect, with the next enrollment period. Mr. Hadaway made a motion to approve the Resolution. Mr. Martin seconded the motion. All in favor. The motion was b. The owners oft the two trailer parks are moving forward with cleaning up and evicting people. Bull dozers will be on site by September. 80% of Police and Fire calls have been Food boxes are still being donated, from Saraland United Methodist Church for needy d. Major Holt will get the June and July newsletters out, once the new copier comes in. In August, he will focus on election candidates. He will be mailing questionnaires to all the  carried.  at those locations. families.  candidates.  Ms. Moss made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. All in favor  and the meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m.  HlL  Maygr  City Clerk  Zai