ORDERING ABATEMENT OF NUISANCE (Ordering Abatement of Nuisance Gordon Street - District 2 - Cassie Lee; Craig A. Cranford)

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1 COUNCIL CHAMBER - CITY HALL - GADSDEN, ALABAMA AUGUST 1, :00 A.M. The City Council met on August 1, 2017, in regular session. The meeting was called to order at 11:00 a.m. by Council President Williams. On roll call by the City Clerk, Iva Nelson, the following council members answered present: Toles, Williams, Worthy, Echols, Billingsley, Cannon and Reed. The clerk stated a quorum was present and the meeting was open for business. Heath Williamson, Lee Roberts and Captain Entrekin were also present. The invocation was given by Brian Harbison. The minutes of the last work session and council meeting held on July 25, 2017, were approved by unanimous vote. Payment of the HTE System accounts for the week of July 21-27, 2017 were ratified by unanimous vote. # General $1,581, UNFINISHED BUSINESS (1) President Williams announced that no action was necessary regarding 902 Rogers Street in District 3, as the nuisance has been abated by the owner. PUBLIC HEARINGS President Williams stated this was the time and place as advertised to conduct the following public hearings: (1) The floor was opened to allow anyone to speak for or in opposition to a resolution ordering the abatement of nuisances on property at 1007 Gordon Street, Cassie Lee & Craig A. Cranford, c/o Bobby Joe Cranford, being the last known owners. Bobby Cranford said he s had difficulty obtaining a tag for the motor home because the person he purchased it from is deceased. He added if he is unable to get a tag he will sell it. Brian Harbison, Building Inspector, said the case, which began in June2017, involves a non-operable abandoned vehicle that is covered with a tarp. He said the out-of-state tag expired over five years ago, and recommended abatement. In response to Councilman Cannon s inquiry, Mr. Cranford acknowledged the tag was not assigned to the vehicle. President Williams advised Mr. Cranford to stay in touch with Mr. Harbison. The following resolution was introduced in writing for consideration: RESOLUTION NO. R ORDERING ABATEMENT OF NUISANCE (Ordering Abatement of Nuisance Gordon Street - District 2 - Cassie Lee; Craig A. Cranford)

2 Councilman Billingsley moved to adopt the resolution as introduced, which motion was seconded by Councilman Cannon and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Toles, Williams, Echols, Billingsley, Cannon, Reed NAYS: Worthy (2) The floor was opened to allow anyone to speak for or in opposition to a resolution assessing a nuisance abatement lien on property at 1606 Baker Avenue, the State of Alabama and Imogene Rice being the last known owners. No one spoke. The following resolution was introduced in writing for consideration: RESOLUTION NO. R (Assessing Nuisance Abatement Lien for Demolition - $5, Baker Avenue - District 1 - State of Alabama; Imogene Rice) (3) The floor was opened to allow anyone to speak for or in opposition to a resolution assessing a nuisance abatement lien on property at 1411 Kentucky Avenue, the State of Alabama, Estate of Jabari Player, Law Office of George Day and Sam Bone, heirs listed as Jabre la J. Calloway being the last known owners. No one spoke. The following resolution was introduced in writing for consideration: RESOLUTION NO. R (Assessing Nuisance Abatement Lien for Demolition - $3, Kentucky Avenue - District 1 - State of Alabama; Estate of Jabari Player; Law Office of George Day and Sam Bone; Jabre la J. Calloway) (4) The floor was opened to allow anyone to speak for or in opposition to a resolution assessing a nuisance abatement lien on property at 302 Louis Street, the State of Alabama and William Wallace being the last known owners. No one spoke. The following resolution was introduced in writing for consideration: RESOLUTION NO. R (Assessing Nuisance Abatement Lien for Demolition - $2, Louis Street - District 1 - State of Alabama; William Wallace)

3 (5) The floor was opened to allow anyone to speak for or in opposition to a resolution assessing a nuisance abatement lien on property at 1306 Chandler Street, the State of Alabama, FNA NP, LLC, and Estate of Marjorie McNair being the last known owners. No one spoke. The following resolution was introduced in writing for consideration: RESOLUTION NO. R (Assessing Nuisance Abatement Lien for Demolition - $2, Chandler Street - District 2 - State of Alabama; FNA NP, LLC; Estate of Marjorie McNair) (6) The floor was opened to allow anyone to speak for or in opposition to a resolution assessing a nuisance abatement lien on property at 913 Maryland Avenue, the State of Alabama, FNA NP, LLC, Kivie Rice, c/o Jennifer Rice, and Citicorp Trust Bank being the last known owners. No one spoke. The following resolution was introduced in writing for consideration: RESOLUTION NO. R (Assessing Nuisance Abatement Lien for Demolition - $3, Maryland Avenue - District 2 - State of Alabama; FNA NP, LLC; Kivie Rice, c/o Jennifer Rice; Citicorp Trust Bank) (7) The floor was opened to allow anyone to speak for or in opposition to a resolution assessing a nuisance abatement lien on property at 1015 Maryland Avenue, Harvard and Barbara Stephens being the last known owners. No one spoke. The following resolution was introduced in writing for consideration: RESOLUTION NO. R (Assessing Nuisance Abatement Lien for Demolition - $2, Maryland Avenue - District 2 - Harvard and Barbara Stephens)

4 (8) The floor was opened to allow anyone to speak for or in opposition to a resolution assessing a nuisance abatement lien on property at 2722 Hickory Street, the Estate of Willie Bell Kirkland, c/o James L. Kirkland, being the last known owner. Gregory Ash stated he has been maintaining the property for the past ten to twelve years and would like to obtain ownership. He was advised to speak with Building Official Brian Harbison. The following resolution was introduced in writing for consideration: RESOLUTION NO. R (Assessing Nuisance Abatement Lien for Demolition - $2, Hickory Street - District 6 - Estate of Willie Bell Kirkland) (9) The floor was opened to allow anyone to speak for or in opposition to a resolution assessing a nuisance abatement lien on property at 2726 Hickory Street, the State of Alabama and LaQuita Ealy being the last known owners. Gregory Ash stated he has been maintaining the property for the past ten to twelve years and would like to obtain ownership. He was advised to speak with Building Official Brian Harbison. The following resolution was introduced in writing for consideration: RESOLUTION NO. R (Assessing Nuisance Abatement Lien for Demolition - $2, Hickory Street - District 6 - State of Alabama; LaQuita Ealy) (10) The floor was opened to allow anyone to speak for or in opposition to a resolution authorizing an economic development agreement with EIG Riverview Plaza, LLC, Limited Liability Company. No one spoke. The following resolution was introduced in writing for consideration: RESOLUTION NO. R AUTHORIZING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH EIG RIVERVIEW PLAZA, LLC, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (Authorizing Economic Development Agreement - EIG Riverview Plaza, LLC, Limited Liability Company - For Harbor Freight to be located at 403 George Wallace Drive - Providing for rebate of 50% of sales tax payments, up to $180,000.00, for a maximum period of three years, whichever occurs first)

5 President Williams noted this agreement is consistent with previous economic development incentives and thanked Lesa Osborn, Commercial Development Authority, for her excellent work in recruiting businesses. Councilman Cannon moved to adopt the resolution as introduced, which motion was seconded by Councilman Reed and unanimously adopted. RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION: (1) The following resolution was introduced in writing for consideration: RESOLUTION NO. R AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH TYCO (Authorizing Agreement - TYCO - $14, installation charge and $ annual service charge - For installation and service of fire alarm system for Building T-1 at Air Depot) Councilman Echols moved to adopt the resolution as introduced, which motion was seconded by Councilman Worthy and unanimously adopted. (2) The following resolution was introduced in writing for consideration: RESOLUTION NO. R AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH TYCO (Authorizing Agreement - TYCO - $9, For repair of existing fire alarm system for various buildings at Air Depot - Note: System was struck by lightning - Insurance deductible was $25,000.00) Councilman Cannon moved to adopt the resolution as introduced, which motion was seconded by Councilman Billingsley and unanimously adopted. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Mary Wood (Downtown Gadsden Inc. Marketing Director) announced First Friday activities, as well as the August Summer Concert at the Amp. George Hundley attempted to address the Council and President Williams advised him of the need to be placed on the agenda. He invited him to stay and speak with him after adjournment. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REMARKS Councilman Worthy announced a District 3 meeting at 5:30 p.m. on August 10 at the Carver Community Center.

6 Councilmen Cannon and Reed urged the need for traffic safety during the longest yard sale this weekend. In response to Councilman Cannon s inquiry, President Williams advised he conducts district meetings each quarter and rotates between East Gadsden and North Gadsden locations. He reported on last night s meeting concerning education and said suggestions had been formulated for presentation to the school board. President Williams encouraged support for Be the Bridge in its efforts to eliminate racial barriers. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was duly adjourned. Iva Nelson, City Clerk ( ) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * FOURTH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM - BID OPENING AUGUST 1, :00 P.M. The City Clerk received bid proposals as advertised for the following bid: Bid No City of Gadsden Street Resurfacing Project J&D Enterprises, LLC $1,213, McCartney Construction Co., Inc. $1,368, Bid No Community Development Street Resurfacing Project J&D Enterprises, LLC $894, McCartney Construction Co., Inc. $905, Copies of the bids will be forwarded to the City Engineer, and a recommendation will be made to the Council. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *