MINUTES CENTER POINT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CENTER POINT CITY HALL OCTOBER 24, 2013 The City Council of the City of Center Point, Alabama met in regular session at the Center Point City Hall on Thursday, October 24, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Council President Roger Barlow who stated that a quorum of the City Council was present. Invocation: The prayer was led by President Barlow. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: President Barlow led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Approval of Agenda: Councilwoman Linda Kennemur moved that the Agenda for the meeting be adopted as printed. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Danny King. A voice vote was taken and President Barlow declared that the motion had been adopted by a unanimous voice vote. AGENDA ADOPTED Roll Call: The City Clerk called the roll of Council Members, with the following results: Council Members Present: Roger Barlow Linda Kennemur Danny King Raymond Olan Terry Leesburg Council Members Absent: None Mayor Thomas Henderson was also present. Approval of Minutes: Councilwoman Linda Kennemur moved approval of the October 10, 2013 Pre Meeting Minutes and the October 10, 2013 Regular Meeting Minutes as printed. This motion was duly seconded by Councilman Raymond Olan. A vote was taken and President Barlow declared that the motion had been approved by a unanimous voice vote. THE OCTOBER 10, 2013 PRE MEETING MINUTES AND THE OCTOBER 10, 2013 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES ADOPTED AS PRINTED 1
Public Comment: Ms. Aderrica Tyson, 4400 Hunter Ridge Way 106, Birmingham, Alabama, addressed the Council regarding the steps necessary to have the property at 2477 Center Point Parkway rezoned for a daycare. Council President Barlow said that the owner of the property would need to make application for the change through the Planning and Zoning Commission. Presentation: Keith Strickland of Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood, Inc. addressed the Council regarding the Five-Mile Greenway Project. This project is a multi-use greenway trail that will connect different parts of the City. Surveying should start soon. ALDOT has approved the engineering fees. Mr. Strickland discussed the proposed agreement between the City and Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood, Inc. There were a few changes that needed to be made to the agreement. Mr. Strickland will send a corrected copy for signing. The Polly-Reed Road Project is a priority for Mr. Strickland, as well as the ATRIP project. Regarding the Polly-Reed Road Project: The Environmental Document has been submitted by the DOT to the Federal Highway Administration. Once reviewed and approved, the project will be ready for bid, hopefully next Spring or Summer. The goal for the ATRIP Project (resurfacing of 23rd Avenue, 24 th Avenue and 25 th Avenue)is to be ready to accept bids next Spring or Summer. The State Route 75 revitalization project has been bid and awarded. Trees have been chosen and hopefully will be retrieved within the next two weeks. Russ Roberts of Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood, Inc. addressed the Polly-Reed Project. An issue has been the sewer and water impact on the project. Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood, Inc. presented a preliminary plan to the Jefferson County Sewer Department. A preliminary plan will also be presented to the Birmingham Water Works next week regarding the relocation of a pipe in a few places. Mr. Roberts hopes to have concurrence from both utilities by Thanksgiving and have a final cost estimate showing impact on the budget at that time. The water bottling project testing ended October 1. There were no problems with the results. Once the data was submitted to ADEM, they responded that certain testing is required on a weekly basis, rather than a monthly basis. This testing will begin on Monday of next week and will continue for 40 weeks. This will be at no additional cost to the City. ADEM believes there will not be a problem with the City getting a permit once the additional tests are completed. The project design portion of the project can continue while the additional testing is done. ADEM is responsible for permitting the source water. The Health Department is responsible for permitting the bottling process and the 2
building. The final permit will be given once facility startup, testing and implementation is completed. Councilman Terry Leesburg moved that the unanimous consent of those present be given for the immediate consideration of and action on the proposed contract with Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood, Inc. Councilwoman Linda Kennemur seconded the motion. President Barlow declared that the unanimous consent of those present had been given for the immediate consideration of and action on the request. Councilman Leesburg made a motion to give Mayor Thomas Henderson the authority to sign the contract between the City and Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood, Inc. for professional services in conjunction with the Reed-Harvey Greenway Project once corrections are made. President Barlow declared that the motion had been approved by a unanimous roll call vote. MOTION ADOPTED APPROVING MAYOR THOMAS HENDERSON BE GIVEN AUTHORITY TO SIGN THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND GOODWYN, MILLS & CAWOOD, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE REED-HARVEY GREENWAY PROJECT ONCE CORRECTIONS ARE MADE Resolutions: Resolution 2013- - Councilman Terry Leesburg moved that the unanimous consent of those present be given for the immediate consideration of and action on the proposed Resolution regarding sports safety training. This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Linda Kennemur. Those voting aye : Roger Barlow yes, Danny King yes, Linda Kennemur yes, President Barlow declared that the unanimous consent of those present had been given for the immediate consideration of and action on the Resolution. Councilman Leesburg 3
then moved approval to adopt the Resolution requiring youth sports coaches to attend mandatory sports safety training. This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Kennemur. A roll call vote was taken on the motion with the following results: Those voting aye : Roger Barlow yes, Danny King yes, Linda Kennemur yes, President Barlow declared that the motion had been adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. The City Clerk assigned the following number to this Resolution: 2013-24. RESOLUTION 2013-24 ADOPTED APPROVING THAT YOUTH SPORTS COACHES BE REQUIRED TO ATTEND MANDATORY SPORTS SAFETY TRAINING CLASSES Resolution 2013 - Councilman Terry Leesburg made a motion to approve the Resolution requesting for up to $60,000.00 to complete Right-of-Entry Form requests for storm debris clean up, with a deadline of October 25, 2013, whichever comes first. Councilwoman Linda Kennemur seconded the motion. President Barlow called for a roll call vote with the following results: Those voting aye : Roger Barlow yes, Danny King yes, Linda Kennemur yes, President Barlow declared that the motion had been adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. The City Clerk assigned the following number to this Resolution: 2013-25. RESOLUTION 2013-25 ADOPTED APPROVING THE REQUEST FOR UP TO $60,000.00 TO COMPLETE RIGHT-OF-ENTRY FORM REQUESTS FOR STORM DEBRIS CLEAN UP, WITH A DEADLINE OF OCTOBER 25, 2013, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST New Business: Councilman Raymond Olan moved that the unanimous consent of those present be given for the immediate consideration of and action on the invoice from Jefferson County Finance Department. Councilman Danny King seconded the motion. President Barlow declared that the unanimous consent of those present had been given for the immediate consideration of and action on the request. 4
Councilman Olan made a motion to approve payment of the invoice from the Jefferson County Finance Department in the amount of $22,505.00 for EMA Pro-rate share FY2014. Councilwoman Kennemur seconded the motion. President Barlow declared that the motion had been approved by a unanimous roll call vote. MOTION ADOPTED APPROVING PAYMENT OF THE INVOICE FROM THE JEFFERSON COUNTY FINANCE DPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,505.00 FOR EMA PRO-RATE SHARE FY2014 Mayor s Comments: Mayor Henderson reported that the Fall Festival was very successful. The new golf cart was used and worked well transporting attendees. There will be a wreath laying ceremony on Veteran s Day, November 11, at 11:00 a.m. Six new bricks will be installed for the ceremony. The Center Point High School varsity football team will be hosting the first round of playoffs. They will play against Mortimer Jordan at their stadium this Friday night. Committee Reports: Finance Committee Council President Barlow highlighted the September financial report. Beautification Committee Councilman Danny King, Chairman did not report. Park & Recreation Committee Councilman Terry Leesburg, Chairman reported there would be one more football game and then Center Point would be hosting the first round of playoffs on November 2. Soccer practice is on Tuesday and Thursdays. There is a semi-pro football team practicing on Sunday afternoons at the football field. Mulch for the playground on Polly Reed Road is due to be delivered on November 1. Public Safety Committee Councilwoman Linda Kennemur, Chairman, reported that November 5 would be the next Community Watch Meeting at City Hall at 7:00 p.m. She stated that the festival was really good. Annexation Committee Council President Roger A. Barlow, Chairman did not report. Business and Commercial Development - Councilman Raymond Olan, Chairman reported there were no new businesses since last meeting. 5
Adjournment: There being no further business, President Barlow declared the meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m. Tammy Graham, City Clerk APPROVED Council President Roger A. Barlow DATE: November 7, 2013. 6