City Council minutes for June 6, 2009

From Staff Reports

Published Friday, June 5, 2009

A regular meeting of the Alabaster City Council was held in the Municipal Annex on Thursday, May 21, 2009, at 7:00 P.M., and there were present at said meeting Councilpersons: Present: Jim McClain, Sophie Martin, Adam Moseley, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield and Tommy Ryals. Absent: Bob Hicks.

OPENING

The meeting was opened with prayer followed with the Pledge of Allegiance.

After an abbreviated reading of the minutes, Council Member Moseley made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 7, 2009 meeting. Council Member Ryals seconded the motion. Voting – Ayes: All Ayes. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Council Member Walters made a motion to approve the agenda for tonight’s meeting, as written. Council Member Martin seconded the motion. Voting – Ayes: All Ayes. Nays: None. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 052109

Mayor Frings presented his mid-year financial report to the City Council and audience on the General, Sewer and Garbage funds. Mayor Frings stated the overall numbers are good with revenues at 67.18% of projections, while expenses are at 58.42% in the General Fund (Report attached).

Council Member Walters made a motion to approve Resolution No. 052109 accepting the mid-year financial report from Mayor Frings with Council Member Brakefield seconding. Voting – Ayes: All ayes. Nays: None. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 052109-Z001

1. A RESOLUTION REGARDING PLANNING AND ZONING RECOMMENDATIONS ON SOUTH GRANDE VIEW DEVELOPMENT (Continued from 4/2/09 meeting).

Council Member Ryals introduced Resolution No. 052109-Z001 finding that the roads in Grande View Estates, Sector 15 have not been satisfactorily installed. Council President McClain re-opened the public hearing up to the floor for those wishing to speak either for or against said resolution. Mrs. Consetta Givianpour, 1969 Rocky Brook Drive, as a representative of the developer of Grande View Estates, Sector 15, spoke on behalf of the development.

Council Member Ryals made a motion to approve Resolution No. 052109-Z001 finding that the roads in Grande View Estates, Sector 15 have not been satisfactorily installed and authorizing Mayor Frings to take any and all legal action necessary to bring the roads into compliance, including the institution of litigation against South Grande View Development Co., Inc. and its bonding companies. Also, stating that nothing herein shall be deemed as accepting the roadways of Sector 15 for public maintenance and repair. Council Member Brakefield seconded. Voting – Ayes: Sophie Martin, Adam Moseley, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield, Tommy Ryals and Jim McClain. Nays: None. Motion carried.

2. SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT NEW BUILDING AND LIFE SAFETY CODES.

Council Member Ryals made a motion to set said public hearing on June 4, 2009. Council Member Walters seconded. Voting – Ayes: Sophie Martin, Adam Moseley, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield, Tommy Ryals and Jim McClain. Nays: None. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 052109-A

3. RESOLUTION ON AGREEMENT WITH SHELBY COUNTY FOR A FREE ATV TO USE ON BUCK CREEK TRAIL AND OTHER PARK FACILITIES.

Council Member Moseley introduced Resolution No. 052109-A, and made a motion to approve said Resolution allowing Mayor Frings to enter into an agreement with Shelby County relating to the transfer, at no cost to the City, of one John Deere UV 10 Utility Maintenance Vehicle (ATV), Serial # M0HX0PA058905, to assist in daily inspections, maintenance and repair of Buck Creek Trail and any adjacent public park and recreation facilities. Council Member Martin seconded. Voting – Ayes: Sophie Martin, Adam Moseley, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield, Tommy Ryals and Jim McClain. Nays: None. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 052109-B

4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR FRINGS TO ENTER INTO A USE/LEASE AGREEMENT ON THE SHELBY COUNTY FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRAINING COMPLEX.

Council Member Brakefield introduced Resolution No. 052109-B, and made a motion to approve said Resolution allowing Mayor Frings to enter into a use/lease agreement with Shelby County for facility use/lease of the Shelby County Fire and Emergency Medical Training Complex at 77 Training Center Drive. Council Member Moseley seconded. Voting – Ayes: Sophie Martin, Adam Moseley, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield, Tommy Ryals and Jim McClain. Nays: None. Motion carried.

5. SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE LAND DISTURBANCE/EROSION CONTROL ORDINANCE.

Council Member Ryals made a motion to set said public hearing on June 4, 2009 with Council Member Martin seconding. Voting – Ayes: All ayes. Nays: None. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 052109-C

6. RESOLUTION REGARDING THE MUNICIPAL WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION (MWPP) PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT.

Council Member Walters advised that Kenny Hill, Sewer Superintendent, must submit the Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP) Program Annual Report. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) requests a resolution be attached from the City Council accepting said report. Council Member Walters made a motion to approve Resolution No. 052109-C accepting the annual report for submittal. Council Member Ryals seconded. Voting – Ayes: Sophie Martin, Adam Moseley, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield, Tommy Ryals and Jim McClain. Nays: None. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 052109-D

7. RESOLUTION REGARDING BIDS ON TWO OUTDOOR WARNING SIRENS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

Council Member Martin made a motion to approve Resolution No. 052109-D accepting the bids to purchase two outdoor emergency weather warning sirens from Federal Signal Company in the amount of $23,928.64 and the installation from Pierce Technical Services for the amount of $10,400.00 for the Fire Department. Council Member Moseley seconded. Voting – Ayes: Sophie Martin, Adam Moseley, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield, Tommy Ryals and Jim McClain. Nays: None. Motion carried.

COUNCIL WORK SESSION

Council President McClain announced that a council work session will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 6:30 P.M. in the conference room at the City Services Building, 10052 Highway 119 South.

CLOSING

After brief council and audience comments, Council Member Walters made a motion to adjourn with Council Member Martin seconding. All were in favor and said meeting was adjourned at 8:09 P.M.

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