CITY 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 Mary Brown CITY CLERK Brandy Davis  CITY COUNCIL Lee Ame Greene Kenda/Hadamgy Harold Martin Tonyal Moss Raph Walker MAGISTRATES Linda Hoiles Christie Bryant  Minutes of the City of Creola City Council Meeting  Thursday, May 14, 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 Major Holt. Roll call was taken by Brandy Davis. Present at the meeting was Lee Anne Greene, Avis Walker, Tonya Moss, and Mayor William Criswell. Brandy Davis, City Clerk, and Marcy Brown, Administrative Assistant. Harold Martin and Kendal Hadaway were absent. A quorum was in Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, CDC rules were followed for social distancing. For this reason, Marcy Brown videotaped the meeting fori individuals to view via Facebook Live. Approval of the Minutes - The minutes of the April 23, 2020, regular meeting minutes were reviewed. A motion was made by Tonya Moss to accept the minutes as written. The motion was  The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Bill Criswell.  attendance.  seconded by Avis Walker. All in favor, and the motion was carried.  Item #7- Bill List the motion was carried. Item #8-1 New Business  Mrs. Greene made ai motion to pay the bills. Ms. Moss seconded the motion. All in favor and  See the attached banking information with the amounts for all bank accounts.  Fire Truck #2 Update - After repairs, and two new tires, the final bill will be around $6200.00. Once the hoses and other equipment are put back on, this week, the truck  will be back in service.    Item #9 - Mayors Discussion  Mayor Criswell asked that ifanyone sees anyone burning debris, or anything else, please contact the Police Department, due to everything being sO dry right now. He also talked about the fires A motion was made by Mrs. Greene, to suspend the rules for immediate consideration for Flood Ms. Greene YES, Mr. Walker YES, Ms. Moss YES, Mayor Criswell YES. Motion was passed. Without this ordinance, citizens can'trenew or purchase flood insurance. A Motion was made by Mrs. Greene, to pass Flood Ordinance 2020-003. Ms. Moss seconded the motion. Ms. Greene YES, Mr. Walker YES, Ms. Moss YES, Mayor Criswell YES. Motion was passed. Mayor Criswell stated that the following list of Pay-As-You-Go, has to be turned in tomorrow, to  going on in South Mobile and Pensacola, that have gotten out of control.  Ordinance 2020-003. Mr. Walker seconded the motion.  Roll Call:  Roll Call:  Mrs. Ludgood's office: Lyons Street Base and Pave Hurst Drive Base and Pave Hall Drive Base and Pave Magnolia Ct Base and Pave Holmes Road Base and Pave  Brown Road Base and Pave (Accessibility only)  Mayor Criswell discussed putting up a retaining protection wall for safety reasons where the Mayor Criswell reminded everyone to take part ini the Census 2020 and that it could also be done Public Works building update- Renovations are about 75 percent complete. Mr. Eubanks has about another week until completion. Pike Electric is working on electrical problems. Mayor Criswell stated the Fire Department needs ai new phone system. Currently, calls are having to go through 911. He will come back to the council to ask for approval. Mrs. Greene will meet with the zoning board on Tuesday to discuss a citizen that is wanting to Citizens to Address Council - Chris Reid addressed the council about having a fish fry fundraiser for the City of Creola. Mrs. Greene stated she would find out ift the City can accept funds from a fundraiser, ori ifit would need to target a specific department such as the Police Ms. Moss made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. All in favor  court clerk and magistrate are located.  online.  run ac cell phone business out ofhis home.  Department or Fire Department.  and the meeting was adjourned at 6:161 p.m.    William Criswell Mayor  Brandy Davis City Clerk