Columbiana

Nov. 1, 2005

The City Council of the City of Columbiana, Alabama met in a Regular Session in the Council Chambers of Columbiana City Hall at 6:30 PM, Tuesday, November 1, 2005.

Mayor Lowe called the meeting to order. The roll was called and the following members of the Council were found to be present: Council member Frieda Abrams, Council member Danny Kelley, Council member Tim Billingsley, and Council member Tom Seale.

Council member Ouida Mayfield was not present.

CONSENT AGENDA

The consent agenda was approved as presented.

PUBLIC HEARING – SMOKE FREE COLUMBIANA

Mayor Lowe suspended the regular meeting to conduct a public hearing on proposed Ordinance 10-05-02, Smoke Free Columbiana.

During the public hearing, concerns were expressed by local business owners with regard to their responsibilities as outlined in the ordinance and the penalties accessed, and other residents expressed their concern that the ordinance posed too much intervention by the government into personal matters.

Those who were in favor of the ordinance expressed their concern for public health and specifically addressed the issue of youth smoking.

Questions posed to the council regarding the ordinance included the origin of the ordinance as presented and how the fines and the ordinance would affect local businesses.

After the questions were answered, the council members each had the opportunity to address the public, and did so, thanking them for their involvement, interest and for contacting the council members to let them know their views.

Mayor Lowe indicated that he and the council would take into consideration the points presented at the hearing and work towards the revision of the ordinance to address the concerns of both the residents and business owners.

Mayor Lowe closed the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. and resumed the regular council meeting.

ORDINANCE 11-05-01 LODGING TAX

Council member Seale introduced Ordinance 11-05-01 Lodging Tax.

ORDINANCE 10-05-01 – BUSINESS LICENSE SCHEDULE

Council member Seale introduced Ordinance 10-05-01 Business License Schedule.

PUBLIC HEARING SET ON AMOS MITCHELL ROAD

Mayor Lowe scheduled a public hearing on the rezoning of properties on Amos Mitchell Road for November 15, 2005 at Columbiana City Hall, Council Chambers, at 6:30 p.m.

HIRE OF SASHA LILLY – POLICE DEPARTMENT

Council member Billingsley moved to hire Sasha Lilly as a Patrolman I, for the Columbiana Police Department, at pay grade X, step 3, effective with the completion of her notice to her current employer.

Council member Abrams seconded the motion.

The motion carried unanimously.

VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM – POLICE DEPARTMENT

Council member Billingsley moved to approve the purchase of a video surveillance system to be installed in the Police Department and City Hall, including the Court Room, from American Video at a cost of $7,453.00.

Council member Abrams seconded the motion.

The motion carried by a vote of 4 to 1.

PURCHASE OF LASERFISCHE UPGRADE

Council member Seale moved to approve the purchase of a Laserfische software upgrade to be used by Administration and Court for document imaging, in the amount of $10,355.00.

Council member Kelley seconded the motion.

The motion carried unanimously.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, Council member Abrams moved to adjourn. Council member Kelley seconded the motion.

Mayor Lowe adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.

Montevallo

Oct. 27, 2005

Attendees:

Sharon Anderson, Dana Byrd, Hollie Cost, Becky Cox-Rodgers, Willie Goldsmith and Greg Pendleton.

The notice of the special called meeting was posted and the press was notified as required by law.

Laurie Sharp, the attorney for GNC, LLC, requested the vacation of the subdivision Hidden Lakes Estates.

Hidden Lakes Estates was a subdivision on land now occupied by Hidden Forest developed by GNC, LLC.

Becky Cox-Rodgers moved to vacate the Hidden Lakes Estates subdivision and to direct the City Clerk to sign the attached document. Gregg Pendleton seconded.

The motion passed unanimously.

Tom Bagley presented a final plat on the Second Sector of Ammersee Lakes.

Willie Goldsmith moved to approve the resolution on that plat regarding the dedication of streets and to direct the City Clerk to sign the plat.

Becky Cox-Rodgers seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously.

The plat is filed in the map room at City Hall.

Gregg Pendleton moved to approve the bills with a correction by transferring $76.55 from the Fire Department to Parks and Recreation. Willie Goldsmith seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously.

The meeting adjourned at 11:30 A.M.

Oct. 10, 2005

Attendees: Sharon Anderson, Dana Byrd, Hollie Cost, Becky Cox, Willie Goldsmith, and Greg Pendleton

The minutes of the September 26, 2005 Council Meeting were approved as written and mailed.

Opportunity for Citizens to Address the Council

No business was introduced.

New Business

Steve Sears presented Resolution 05AB and provided background for the discussion regarding acquiring property in Aldrich for the purpose of a municipal park.

The property, approximately 6 acres, was deeded by the Aldrich Coal Co. when they went out of business to the City of Aldrich and was intended to be used as public property.

The City of Aldrich never existed.

The City of Montevallo has annexed in the area.

It has been proposed by Aldrich resident, Henry Emfinger that Montevallo take over maintaining the property and use it as a municipal park.

Mr. Emfinger described the property as attractive with a stream running through it.

Council Member Goldsmith made a motion to approve the Advance Expense request submitted by Officer David Alexander for the purpose of attending a training course. Council Member Byrd seconded.

All Ayes.

Motion Passed.

Council Member Byrd made a motion to approve Ordinance 05K, tabled February 28, 2005, which increases the cost of parking tickets in Montevallo to $35.00.

Council Member Pendleton seconded.

All Ayes.

Motion Passed.

Review of Resolution 05E appointing Carey Thompson as City Clerk/Treasurer and introduction of Resolution 05AA appointing Mr. Thompson as City Clerk/Treasurer for the duration of the Council’s current term.

Council Member Goldsmith made a motion to approve Resolution 05AA.

Council Member Pendleton seconded.

All Ayes. Motion Passed.

The Council reviewed a letter from Morton & Mahan, Inc concerning the historic property located on Shoal Creek in downtown Montevallo which proposes that Morton & Mahan, Inc. could sell the property to the City of Montevallo to be used as a public park from a hiking trail.

Council Member Pendleton requested that the proposal be tabled so that they City Council can research the proposal.

Council Member Pendleton made a motion proclaiming October Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Montevallo.

Council Member Cost seconded.

All Ayes.

Motion Passed.

The consideration of the approval of the resolution for final plat for phase 2 of Ammersee Lakes was tabled until the October 24 Council Meeting.

Old Business

City Clerk Carey Thompson advised that ADECA is writing a letter in response to the proposed license agreement between the University and the City of Montevallo to cross University property with the hiking trail.

Buddy Freeman advised that the Trail Committee is still working on coordinating an archeological survey of the trail site and continues to negotiate with property owners for easements to construct the trail.

Council Member Goldsmith presented a draft of the Vehicle Use Policy and asked the Council to review it for the upcoming Council Meeting.

Amy Feger reported that the Mayor, City Clerk and she have communicated with the Department Heads and scheduled work sessions with the Council and Department Heads on Monday, October 17 and 18, 2005 and submitted a schedule of the dates and times to the Council.

Council Member Pendleton seconded the nomination of Paula Renzi-Callahan to the Park & Recreation Board #1 made by Council Member Cost at the September 26, 2005 Council Meeting.

All Ayes. Motion Passed.

Council Member Cox seconded the nomination of Kristen Bridges to the Planning and Zoning Commission made by Council Member Byrd at the September 26, 2005 Council Meeting.

All Ayes. Motion Passed.

Committee Reports

Fire Chief Bill Reid reported that the Fire Prevention Parade on October 8, 2005 was a success with 70 to 75 units participating in the parade.

The Parade marks the beginning of the National Fire Prevention Week.

The 100′ Aerial Apparatus Fire Truck should be delivered to Alabama in the beginning of November.

Chief Reid advised that he will propose to the Fire Fighters to consider donating the Old Fire Engine, manufactured in 1969 and purchased used by the City of Montevallo in the 80’s, to a rural fire department in south Alabama or Mississippi that lost everything in Hurricane Katrina.

Police Chief Steve Southerland submitted the police report.

Council Member Goldsmith advised that the cones used during the Fire Prevention Parade were helpful to the drivers of the vehicles participating in the parade and asked that the Police Department consider doing that at all parades.

Council Member Cox advised that Raymond Cardwell, Herschel Hale, Council Member Byrd and herself would be working to complete the City Chop Street Side Beautification Project that has been partially funded by a CAWACO Grant.

The Mayor and Council Member Cox advised that they will contact the Alabama Department of Transportation to follow up on our request for a directional sign to Aldrich Coal Mine Museum and to Historic Downtown Montevallo.

Construction Project Manager Richard Anderson reported that the new library construction is progressing.

Council Member Byrd reported that the Montevallo High Scholl Athletic Boosters had a carnival at the Football Field and the Montevallo Elementary School PTO had the Fall Frolic at Orr Park this past weekend after the Fire Prevention Parade.

Council Member Byrd advised that she has reviewed Ordinance 05A and noted that verbiage regarding a 2.5 inch minimum caliber tree requirement should be added to the Ordinance.

She advised that she will work with City Attorney Steve Sears regarding amending the ordinance.

Parks Superintendent Kirk Hamby reported that the work at George Dailey Park is nearly complete.

The Grand Opening and Dedication is being planned.

Council Member Cost made a motion to approve Resolution 05AB which authorizes the Council to acquire title to parcel #’s 27-4-19-2-001-004.001; 27-4-19-2-002-001.001; and 27-4-19-3-001-001.012 in Aldrich and add the property to the Montevallo Parks System.

Council Member Goldsmith seconded.

All Ayes. Motion Passed.

Council Member Pendleton made a motion to pay bills as presented.

Council Member Cost seconded.

Aye: Goldsmith, Cost, Pendleton, Cox and Anderson

Abstained: Byrd

Other Business

Motion Passed.

Council Member Pendleton advised that the Finance Committee will meet October 17th or 18th prior to the Work Sessions.

Council Member Pendleton made a motion to accept Resolution 05Y proclaiming

October 2005 Alpha Delta Kappa Month in Montevallo.

Council Member Cox seconded. All Ayes. Motion Passed.

The Mayor reminded everyone that the ADEM Public Hearing regarding the permit application for a new quarry off Highway 119 is scheduled Thursday, October 13, 2005 at Thompson High School Auditorium in Alabaster at 6:30 p.m.

Catherine Legg advised that a grant from Shelby County enabled the City to build a breezeway connecting the Senior Center and the Orr Park Building.

Ben McCrory advised that NBC Channel 13 will be featuring the City of Montevallo on their &8220;Home Town Tour&8221; program from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m., Friday, October 14, 2005.

Laurie Sharp advised that the Council will be asked to follow the subdivision vacation procedure for the property where Hidden Forest subdivision will be built.

An attempt to record the subdivision revealed that in the past a previously proposed subdivision had been recorded.

This is scheduled to come before the Council on October 24, 2005 after the County Commission has had the opportunity to vacate the subdivision.

Steve Sears advised that a survey of the property that the Parnell Memorial Library is on revealed a question regarding the property line.

He advised that he is working with the Presbyterian Church to make a recommendation with the Council that would resolve the issue of the property line to both parties’ mutual satisfaction.

Steve Sears advised the Council that the Zoning Board of Adjustments has denied a variance requested by Hillary Henderson to build additional apartment buildings at his Sky View Apartment Development on Spring Creek Road.

Council Member Byrd made a motion to adjourn at 7:51.

Council Member Pendleton seconded.

Oct. 24, 2005

Attendees: Sharon Anderson, Willie Goldsmith and Dana Byrd

Sharon Anderson called the meeting to order and advised the public that there was not a quorum present.

Mayor Anderson explained that they would read through the agenda but that no actions could be taken at the meeting.

The Fall Beautification Awards were presented to; Roscoe and Hilda Hicks 430 Pineview Road Montevallo, AL 35115 for being voted the Fall 2005 Most Beautifully Landscaped Yard in Montevallo, Montevallo High School 980 Oak Street Montevallo, Alabama 35115, for being voted the Fall 2005 Most Beautifully Landscaped School in Montevallo, John and Patricia Roper owners of Huddle House, 4653 Highway 25 Montevallo, Alabama 35115, for being voted the Fall 2005 Most Beautifully Landscaped Business.

Laurie Sharp advised that the Shelby County Commission had approved the vacation of a former subdivision on property now occupied by Hidden Forest.

Mayor Anderson reported the she spoke at the ADEM Public Hearing concerning the application for a permit for the purpose of a quarry.

Mayor Anderson presented a letter from Senator Shelby concerning the City’s application for appropriations money for the purpose of downtown revitalization.

The letter advises that the application is still in process.

Fire Chief Bill Reid reported that the Fire Truck should arrive in December.

Council Member Byrd reported that the Street Department replanted the beds ion front of City Hall.

Arbor Board meets tomorrow night for a regular meeting. Arbor Day 2006 and the City Shop Beautification Project will be discussed.

Council Member Goldsmith reported that he took the Leaders of Tomorrow from the Middle School to the Civil Rights Museum. The Leaders of Tomorrow organization educates and promotes positive leadership and community involvement to Middle School aged children.

Council Member Byrd noted that the Arbor and Beautification Commission had purchased Montevallo Bulldog flags which have been hung along Main Street Montevallo.

Council Member Byrd reported on the Montevallo Youth Football league.

Carey Thompson reported that the applications received for the Senior Center Manager are being reviewed and interviews will be scheduled in the upcoming weeks.

Ben McCrory reported that the Christmas Parade Committee has been organizing this year’s parade.

Scheduled Thursday, November 17th at 6 pm on Main Street.

Ben McCrory reported that Trick or Treating on Main Street is scheduled Monday, October 31st from 3:30 to 5 pm.

Council Member Goldsmith reported that the Fire Department will host their annual Chili Supper on Monday, October 31 at Fire Station #1.

The meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m.

Columbiana

Oct. 17, 2005

Present: Mayor Bobby Hayes; Mr. Mike Dickens, Council President; Ms. Karyl Rice, Council Member; Mr. Willard Payne, Council Member; Ms. Rosemary Metcalf, Council Member; Mr. Robert Sullivan, Council Member

Council President Mike Dickens called the meeting to order.

Willard Payne led the invocation.

Mike Dickens asked that the record show all members of the council present.

Robert Sullivan moved to waive the oral reading of the October 3, 2005 minutes and approve as presented.

Rosemary Metcalf seconded the motion.

Mike Dickens asked for a vote on the motion to approve; on voice vote the motion passed unanimously.

There was no old business before the council.

During new business Ordinance No. 418 was introduced prohibiting intoxication in a public place or in a private place open to the pubic view and to further prohibit consumption or possession of open containers of alcoholic beverages in a public place.

Willard Payne moved to suspend the rules to allow immediate consideration of Ordinance No. 418.

Karyl Rice seconded the motion, and Mike Dickens called for a roll call vote.

The clerk recorded the following votes.

Aye: Mike Dickens, Willard Payne, Rosemary Metcalf, Karyl Rice, Robert Sullivan

Mike Dickens declared the rules suspended for immediate consideration of Ordinance 418.

Thereupon Rosemary Metcalf moved to approve Ordinance No. 418 as presented.

Robert Sullivan seconded the motion.

Mike Dickens asked for a vote on the motion to approve; on voice vote the motion passed unanimously.

Mike Dickens introduced Ordinance No. 419 providing for the issuance of $10,000,000 principal amount of General Obligation Warrants, Series 2005 dated October 1, 2005 and associated documents pertaining to the issue.

Karyl Rice moved to suspend the rules to allow immediate consideration of Ordinance No. 419.

Willard Payne seconded the motion, and Mike Dickens called for a roll call vote.

The clerk recorded the following votes.

Aye: Mike Dickens, Willard Payne, Rosemary Metcalf, Karyl Rice, Robert Sullivan

Mike Dickens declared the rules suspended for immediate consideration of Ordinance No. 419.

Thereupon Karyl Rice moved to approve Ordinance No. 419 as presented.

Willard Payne seconded the motion.

Mike Dickens asked for a vote on the motion to approve; on voice vote the motion passed unanimously.

A resolution was introduced authorizing the city clerk to solicit bids for a fire truck.

Rosemary Metcalf moved to approve the resolution as presented.

Robert Sullivan seconded the motion.

Mike Dickens asked for a vote on the motion to approve; on voice vote the motion passed unanimously.

A resolution was introduced rejecting the single bid received for electrical installation of specialty lightning for the Pelham Civic Complex.

Willard Payne moved to approve the resolution as presented.

Karyl Rice seconded the motion.

Mike Dickens asked for a vote on the motion to approve; on voice vote the motion passed unanimously.

Westover

Nov. 1, 2005

The regular meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Town of Westover, Alabama is held in the Town of Westover, Town Hall in Westover, Alabama at 7:00 p.m. on November 1, 2005, at the regular place for such regular sessions.

Upon roll call, the Mayor declares a Quorum present and the regular session open for transaction of business.

In attendance are:

Councilmembers Jeanne Champion Fisch, Larry Riggins, Susan Strickland, Annette Tyler, and Mayor Mark McLaughlin

ABSENT:

Councilmember Ed Bahr

Invocation:

Councilmember Riggins with Mayor McLaughlin leading the Pledge of Allegiance

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

The Mayor presents the minutes from the October 18, 2005, regular meeting.

Councilmember Riggins moves to accept minutes as presented, and Councilmember Tyler seconds motion.

No discussion .The vote is taken and Mayor McLaughlin declares motion passing with unanimous vote.

The vote is as follows:

YEAS:

Champion Fisch, Riggins, Strickland, Tyler, and McLaughlin

NAYS:

None; ABSENT:

Bahr

The Mayor presents the minutes from the October 26, 2005, Work Session meeting.

Councilmember Tyler moves to accept minutes as presented, and Councilmember Riggins seconds motion.

No discussion .The vote is taken and Mayor McLaughlin declares motion passing with unanimous vote.

The vote is as follows:

YEAS:

Champion Fisch, Riggins, Strickland, Tyler, and McLaughlin

NAYS:

None; ABSENT:

Bahr

FINANCE REPORT – Clerk Jones- Presents the October Financial Report

Councilmember Riggins moves to accept the financial report as presented, and Councilmember Champion Fisch seconds motion.

No discussion .The vote is taken and Mayor McLaughlin declares motion passing with unanimous vote.

The vote is as follows:

YEAS:

Champion Fisch, Riggins, Strickland, Tyler, and McLaughlin

NAYS:

None; ABSENT:

Bahr

New Business:

RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDERS, AND OTHER BUSINESS

RESOLUTION

Mayor McLaughlin presents a resolution to the council drafted and recommended by Town Attorney, Butch Ellis, concerning a request to continue to provide open-heart surgery and related cardiac care services at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster, AL.

Clerk Jones reads proposed ordinance at length.

Councilmember Riggins moves to suspend rules to accept the presented resolution, a second is given by Councilmember Champion Fisch.

The vote to suspend rules is as follows:

YEAS:

Champion Fisch, Riggins, Strickland, Tyler, and McLaughlin

NAYS:

None; ABSENT:

Bahr

The mayor presents the resolution to the council for consideration.

Being no discussion the vote is as follows:

YEAS:

Champion Fisch, Riggins, Strickland, Tyler, and McLaughlin

NAYS:

None; ABSENT:

Bahr

COUNCIL COMMENTS

Being no comments, additional new business or committee reports, Councilmember Strickland moves to adjourn and second is by Councilmember Tyler.

Motion to adjourn carries by unanimous vote of members.

After vote is taken, Mayor McLaughlin announces that The Council stands adjourned until the next regular session on Tuesday, which is, Nov. 15, 2005, at 7:00 p.m., at the Westover Town Hall and pre-meeting at 6:30 p.m