HOOVER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING

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1 DATE: TIME: 6:00 P.M. PLACE: Hoover Municipal Center PRESENT: HOOVER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING Mayor Gary Ivey Mr. Jack Wright, Council President Mr. Brian Skelton, Council President Pro-Tempore Mr. John Greene, Council Member Dr. Trey Lott, Council Member Mr. John Lyda, Council Member Admiral Jack Natter, Council Member ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Gene Smith, Council Member Mr. Charlie Waldrep, City Attorney Ms. April Danielson, Waldrep Stewart & Kendrick Mr. Nicholas Waddell, Waldrep Stewart & Kendrick Officer Jehad Al-Dakka, Executive Officer, Police Department Mr. Tommy Daniel, Director, Public Works Ms. Susan Fuqua, Director, Municipal Court Mr. Bob House, House Consultants Mr. Rod Long, City Engineer Mr. Frank Lopez, Director, Revenue and Taxation Dr. Melinda Lopez, Director, Information Management & Reporting Mr. Allen Pate, Executive Director Mr. Ben Powell, Purchasing Director Mr. Don Reilly, Director, Inspection Services Mr. Tim Westhoven, Assistant Executive Director Chief Chuck Wingate, Fire Chief Mr. Robert Yeager, Finance Director The meeting was called to order by Jack Wright, Council President. The City Clerk had roll call and a quorum was present. The City Clerk gave the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Lyda. 1. REPORTS Mayor Ivey stated he would like to reappoint Mr. Ron Harris to serve an additional term on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Skelton made a motion to confirm Mayor Ivey s recommendations. This motion was seconded by Mr. Lyda. On voice vote the motion carried

2 Page 2 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Wright stated each member of the Council had previously received a copy of the minutes of the October 7, 2013 special meeting, October 7, 2013 regular meeting and the October 17, 2013 work session. Mr. Skelton made a motion that the minutes be approved as presented and to dispense with the reading. This motion was seconded There being none, on voice vote the motion carried 3. RESOLUTION NO AUTHORIZE CHARTER CABLE FRANCHISE EXTENSION The City Attorney read Resolution No This would authorize the Mayor to execute a franchise extension agreement with Charter Cable for an additional six months. Mr. Skelton made a motion to approve Resolution No This motion was seconded 4. RESOLUTION NO AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO EXECUTE STANDARD PROJECT RESOLUTION MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR ALDOT PROJECT HACKBERRY SIDEWALK EXTENSION The City Attorney read Resolution No This would authorize the Mayor to execute Standard Project Resolution Maintenance Agreement for ALDOT Project regarding Hackberry Sidewalk Extension from Queensview Road to Running Brook Road. Mr. Skelton made a motion to approve Resolution No This motion was seconded Admiral Natter asked Mr. Tim Westhoven the cost of this project. Mr. Westhoven stated the construction cost estimate at this time is approximately $800,000 with the city s portion being twenty percent. Admiral Natter then asked the anticipated completion date. Mr. Westhoven stated they are in the process of acquiring the necessary easements and the final completion would probably be this time next year or a little later. 5. RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO EXECUTE NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION- ESTABLISH PAYROLL DEDUCTION ACCOUNT WITH AFLAC INSURANCE The City Attorney read Resolution No This would authorize the Mayor to execute necessary documentation regarding the establishment of a payroll deduction account with AFLAC insurance for employees who desire to obtain supplemental insurance through this company. Mr. Skelton made a motion to approve Resolution No This motion was seconded

3 Page 3 Admiral Natter inquired as to whether employees have options for future payroll deductions such as allotments, court order deductions for child support or alimony, etc. Mr. Yeager answered yes, if it is court ordered. Admiral Natter asked about allotments that are not court ordered. Mr. Yeager stated that option is not available at this time. Mr. Wright stated it was his understanding that most employees have direct deposit so they could do a pack withdrawal on their savings. Mr. Yeager stated there are a couple of institutions/credit unions they can make allotments to. Admiral Natter then asked about payroll deductions for the United Way fund drive and others of this nature. Mr. Yeager stated payroll deduction for United Way is the only other one available. 6. RESOLUTION NO DECORATIVE STREET SIGN POLICY REVISION The City Attorney read Resolution No This would revise the Decorative Street Sign Policy adopted by the City Council on May 21, 2012 by Resolution No allowing the homeowners associations a choice in street signage through the implementation of additional options. Admiral Natter made a motion to CONTINUE Resolution No to the first regular meeting in December. This motion was seconded by Mr. Skelton. Mr. Wright called for discussion from the Council or the audience. There being none, on voice vote the motion carried 7. RESOLUTION NO RATIFY UTILITY RELOCATION AGREEMENT WITH AT&T CORP. ALDOT PROJECT ADDITIONAL LANES ON HWY. 150 WEST OF LAKE CREST DR TO EAST OF I-459 AND I-459 NORTHBOUND RAMPS The City Attorney read Resolution No This would ratify a Utility Relocation Agreement with AT&T Corp. regarding ALDOT Project for additional lanes on SR-150 West of Lake Crest Dr to East of I-459 and on I-459 Northbound ramps, at no expense to the City. Mr. Skelton made a motion to approve Resolution No This motion was seconded 8. RESOLUTION NO APPOINT NICHOLAS WADDELL AS ALTERNATE MUNICIPAL PROSECTOR The City Attorney read Resolution No This would appoint Nicholas C. Waddell as Alternate Municipal prosecutor in the absence of Municipal Prosecutor, Charlie Waldrep. Mr. Skelton made a motion to approve Resolution No This motion was seconded Mr. Greene asked would there be any additional charges to the city. Mr. Waldrep answered no. Mr. Wright recognized Mr. Waddell who was present in the audience.

4 Page ND READING ORDINANCE NO APPROVAL, REAFFIRMATION & RATIFICATION OF REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH RIVERCHASE ANCHOR ACQUISITION APPROVED 10/17/11 The City Attorney had the second reading of Ordinance No This ordinance would approve, reaffirm and ratify the Redevelopment Agreement with Riverchase Anchor Acquisition approved by the City Council on October 17, 2011 and authorized by Resolution No The agreement was entered into by the city to promote the economic development in the city as authorized by state law. Following the execution of the agreement Riverchase Anchor Acquisition began making improvements to the Galleria such as renovations to the Wynfrey Hotel to convert it to a Hyatt Hotel and renovations to the old Macy s building for a new anchor tenant, Von Maur, which will open its doors this fall. This is something that has been anticipated since the redevelopment began and we are now right at the threshold of certain interstitial time lines becoming effective that require us to proceed with this public hearing on this ordinance. Mr. Skelton made a motion to adopt Ordinance No This motion was seconded by Dr. Lott. Mr. Wright called for discussion. There being no additional questions or comments, on roll call vote of the council the votes were as follows: Mr. Greene, Yea ; Dr. Lott, Yea ; Mr. Lyda, Yea, Admiral Natter, Yea ; Mr. Skelton, Yea ; and Mr. Wright, Yea. The motion carried 10. PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE OFF PREMISE SALE OF BEER AND WINE GREYSTONE SHELL 5408 HIGHWAY 280 ELLIS ENTERPRISE, INC. Mr. Wright stated this is the public hearing to consider the request of Michael Ellis, Ellis Enterprise, Inc. for conditional use approval to allow the off premise sale of retail beer and retail table wine at the new Greystone Shell, 5408 Highway 280. This property is owned by McPherson Companies, LLC and is zoned PC Planned Commercial. PZ Case #C Mr. Wright called for comments or questions from the Council or the audience. There being none, Mr. Lyda made a motion to approve the conditional use. This motion was seconded by Dr. Lott. On voice vote the motion carried Mr. Lyda then made a motion to approve the ABC Application for Ellis Enterprise, Inc. This motion was seconded There being none, on voice vote the motion carried 11. SPECIAL EVENTS ABC APPLICATION MOSS ROCK FESTIVAL YARBROUGH FESTIVAL FOOD SERVICE, INC. Mr. Wright stated a motion was in order to approve the Special Events ABC Application for Yarbrough Festival Food Service, Inc. for the annual Moss Rock Festival to be held on 11/2/13 through 11/3/13 at 601 Preserve Way.

5 Page 5 Mr. Lyda made a motion to approve the ABC Application. This motion was seconded by Dr. Lott. Mr. Wright called for discussion. There being none, on voice vote the motion carried 12. ABC APPLICATION SALE OF BEER AND WINE (ON OR OFF PREMISES) WINN DIXIE STORE INVERNESS CORNERS (PREVIOUSLY BRUNO S) Mr. Wright stated a motion was in order to approve the ABC Application for Winn Dixie Montgomery LLC d/b/a Winn Dixie Store 0445 for the sale of retail beer and retail table wine (on or off premises) at their new store located at 500 Inverness Corners (previously Bruno s). Mr. Lyda made a motion to approve the ABC Application. This motion was seconded by Dr. Lott. Mr. Wright called for discussion. There being none, on voice vote the motion carried 13. SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2013 AT 6 P.M. CONDITIONAL USE SHOPPING CENTER THE CROSSINGS OF HOOVER/SHOPPES OF HOOVER 2430 JOHN HAWKINS PKWY ZONED C-2 GBT REALTY CORP. Mr. Wright stated a public hearing is hereby set for Monday, November 18, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. to consider the request of GBT Realty Corporation is requesting Conditional Use approval for The Crossings of Hoover/Shoppes of Hoover, a proposed shopping Center to be located at 2430 John Hawkins Parkway. This property is owned by Charles H. Chichester, Jr., and is zoned C-2 Community Business District. (PZ Case # C ) 14. PAYMENT OF BILLS Mr. Skelton stated he had reviewed the bills and made a motion that the bills be paid as submitted. This motion was seconded by Dr. Lott. Mr. Wright called for questions or comments. There being none, on voice vote the motion carried Mr. Wright called for additional comments or questions from the Council or the audience. Mr. Wright commended Mayor Ivey, Allen Pate, Tim Westhoven, Tommy Daniel and staff on the huge success of the Pig Iron Barbeque. The police estimated the crowd to have been up to 12,000. Mayor Ivey stated the next event will be the Hoover Hay Ride and Family Fun Night coming up on Friday at 5:00 p.m. He encouraged everyone to attend this fun event. There being no further questions or comments, the meeting was adjourned. Margie Handley, City Clerk