Alabaster

Special meetings from October 11, 2005

A special called meeting of the Alabaster City Council was held in the Municipal Annex on October 11, 2005, at 6:00 P.M., and there were present at said meeting Council Persons:

Present: Mike Sherwood, Tommy Ryals, Rick Walters, and Angela Moseley.

Absent: Jim McClain, Bob Hicks and Jerry Workman.

ORDINANCE NO. 05-A06

1. A PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ANNEXATION REQUEST OF 26.048 ACRES MORE OR LESS FOR CEDAR LANE LLC. PROPERTY IS LOCATED OFF SMOKEY ROAD.

Council President Walters opened up the floor for those who wish to speak either for or against said item. Kenneth Carter, 200 Salters Path, Montevallo, Alabama spoke in favor of said annexation. No one spoke against said Ordinance. Council Member Ryals made a motion to adopt said Ordinance No. 05-A06. Council Member Moseley seconded the motion. Voting – Ayes: Mike Sherwood, Tommy Ryals, Angela Moseley and Rick Walters. Nays: None. Motion carried.

After brief council and audience comments, Council Member Sherwood made a motion to adjourn. Council Member Ryals seconded. All were in favor and said meeting was adjourned at 6:04 P.M.

A special called meeting of the Alabaster City Council was held in the Municipal Annex on October 11, 2005, at 6:15 P.M., and there were present at said meeting Council Persons:

Present: Mike Sherwood, Tommy Ryals, Rick Walters, and Angela Moseley.

Absent: Jim McClain, Bob Hicks and Jerry Workman.

ORDINANCE NO. 05-A07

1. A PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ANNEXATION REQUEST OF 23.531 ACRES MORE OR LESS FOR CEDAR LANE LLC. PROPERTY IS LOCATED OFF SMOKEY ROAD.

Council President Walters opened up the floor for those who wish to speak either for or against said item. Trace McNeeley, 116 Trumpington Way, Pelham, Alabama spoke in favor of said annexation. No one spoke against said Ordinance. Council Member Ryals made a motion to adopt said Ordinance No. 05-A07. Council Member Sherwood seconded the motion. Voting – Ayes: Tommy Ryals, Angela Moseley, Mike Sherwood and Rick Walters. Nays: None. Motion carried.

After brief council and audience comments, Council Member Moseley made a motion to adjourn. Council Member Sherwood seconded. All were in favor and said meeting was adjourned at 6:16 P.M.

A special called meeting of the Alabaster City Council was held in the Municipal Annex on October 11, 2005, at 6:30 P.M., and there were present at said meeting Council Persons:

Present: Mike Sherwood, Tommy Ryals, Rick Walters, and Angela Moseley.

Absent: Jim McClain, Bob Hicks and Jerry Workman.

ORDINANCE NO. 05-A08

1. A PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ANNEXATION REQUEST OF 13.215 ACRES MORE OR LESS FOR CEDAR LANE LLC. PROPERTY IS LOCATED OFF SMOKEY ROAD.

Council President Walters opened up the floor for those who wish to speak either for or against said item. Kenneth Carter, 200 Salters Path, Montevallo, Alabama spoke in favor of said annexation. No one spoke against said Ordinance. Council Member Ryals made a motion to adopt said Ordinance No. 05-A08. Council Member Moseley seconded the motion. Voting – Ayes: Angela Moseley, Mike Sherwood, Tommy Ryals and Rick Walters. Nays: None. Motion carried.

After brief council and audience comments, Council Member Sherwood made a motion to adjourn. Council Member Ryals seconded. All were in favor and said meeting was adjourned at 6:32 P.M.

A special called meeting of the Alabaster City Council was held in the Municipal Annex on October 11, 2005, at 6:45 P.M., and there were present at said meeting Council Persons:

Present: Mike Sherwood, Tommy Ryals, Rick Walters, Angela Moseley and Bob Hicks.

Absent: Jim McClain and Jerry Workman.

ORDINANCE NO. 05-A09

1. A PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ANNEXATION REQUEST OF TWO PARCELS

(17.893 ACRES AND 9.518 ACRES MORE OR LESS) FOR CEDAR LANE LLC. PROPERTY IS LOCATED OFF SMOKEY ROAD.

Council President Walters opened up the floor for those who wish to speak either for or against said item. Kenneth Carter, 200 Salters Path, Montevallo, Alabama and Trace McNeeley, 116 Trumpington Way, Pelham, Alabama spoke in favor of said annexation. No one spoke against said Ordinance. Council Member Ryals made a motion to adopt said Ordinance No. 05-A00. Council Member Sherwood seconded the motion. Voting – Ayes: Bob Hicks, Mike Sherwood, Tommy Ryals, Angela Moseley and Rick Walters. Nays: None. Motion carried.

After brief council and audience comments, Council Member Sherwood made a motion to adjourn. Council Member Ryals seconded. All were in favor and said meeting was adjourned at 6:47 P.M.

Columbiana

October 18, 2005

The City Council of the City of Columbiana, Alabama met in a Regular Session in the Council Chambers of Columbiana City Hall at 6:35 PM, Tuesday, October 18,2005. 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 Quida Mayfield, and Council member Tom Seale. Council member Tim Bill Billingsley was not present.

TRANSFER OF HERITAGE TRUST INVESTMENT ACCOUNT

Council member Seale moved to approve the transfer of the City of Columbiana Heritage Trust Investment account from Colonial Brokerage to Sterne Agee and Leach. Council member Abrams seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.

EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE – PAYROLL DEDUCTION INCREASE

Council member Mayfield moved to approve to increase the employee payroll deduction for health insurance from $0.00 to $34.00 monthly for single coverage and from $115.70 to $225.70 monthly for family coverage, as reflected in the 2006 policy and to make the payroll change effective October 29, 2005. Council member Seale seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.

ORDINANCE 10-05-02 – SMOKE FREE COLUMBIANA

Council member Seale introduced Ordinance 10-05-02, Smoke Free Columbiana. Mayor Lowe called for a public hearing to be held November 1, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at Columbiana City Hall, after which a vote on the ordinance will be considered.

ORDINANCE 10-05-01 – BUSINESS LICENSE SCHEDULE

Item was removed from the agenda pending further discussion and consideration by the council.

HIRE OF TIMOTHY HYDE – POLICE OFFICER

Council member Mayfield moved to approve the hire of Timothy Hyde as a Patrolman I for the Columbiana Police Department, at pay grade X, step 4, contingent upon successful pre-employment physical and drug screening. Council member Seale seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 3 to 2.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, Council member Abrams moved to adjourn. Council member Kelley seconded the motion. Mayor Lowe adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m.

Vincent

October 18, 2005

The Town Council of the Town of Vincent, Alabama met in regular session on October 18, 2005 at 7:10 P.M. Mayor Allen called the meeting to order and opened the meeting with prayer.

Present were: Mayor Terry Allen, Council Member Larry King, Council Member Ernest Kidd, Council Member Mary Lee Reynolds, Town Clerk Becky Landers

Absent: Council Member Johnny Edwards, Council Member Billy Raye Moore

Mayor Allen declared a quorum present.

The list of bills dated October 18, 2005 was presented for consideration of payment. A motion to pay the bills as presented was made by Mary Lee Reynolds and seconded by Ernest Kidd. A roll call vote was taken and the vote was a unanimous, &8220;yes&8221;.

The October 2004 to August 2005 fiscal year financial reports were submitted for approval. A motion was made by Larry King and seconded by Ernest Kidd to accept the reports as presented. A roll call vote was taken and the vote was a unanimous, &8220;yes&8221;.

Chuck Totten was present to represent David Smiley for the Rescue Squad. The Rescue Squad has requested a donation of $2,500.00 to replace the transmission on the Rescue Squad Truck. A motion was made by Larry King and seconded by Mary Lee Reynolds to donate up to $2,500.00 to replace the transmission. A bill from the vendor will have to be sent to City Hall for payment and will be part of our budgeted donation to the Rescue Squad. A roll call vote was taken and it was a unanimous, &8220;yes&8221;.

Mayor Allen stated we are in need of a new copy machine for Town Hall. We can purchase a Panasonic DP-2230 at the City price of $3,500.00 from Talladega Office Machines. The list price is $6,855.00. A motion was made by Mary Lee Reynolds and seconded by Ernest Kidd to purchase the copier. A roll call vote was taken and it was a unanimous, &8220;yes&8221;.

The Town’s contract with Tru-Green Chemicals is due for renewal for 2006. The price quoted at $3,660.00 is the same as last year for six treatments to Municipal Park ball fields. A motion was made by Larry King and seconded by Mary Lee Reynolds to continue with the same contract. A roll call vote was taken and it was a unanimous,

&8220;yes&8221;.

Due to the High School Band’s schedule, it was suggested by Genye Allen from the

Events Committee to have our annual Christmas Parade on Monday, November 28,

2005. A motion was made by Larry King and seconded by Ernest Kidd to do so. A roll call vote was taken and it was a unanimous, &8220;yes&8221;.

It has come to the attention of the Town Clerk we have not received gas taxes due from the BP Station gasoline sales for some time. After further investigation it was discovered they had changed from Rice Oil Company to Shaw Oil Company in Westover, Alabama. A letter and a fax were sent to them requesting documentation of all monthly sales and payment in full immediately. It is believed they began servicing the BP Station in August of 2004. After discussion,

motion was made by Mary Lee Reynolds and seconded by Larry King to have AlaTax audit the BP Station and Shaw Oil Company records for the past three years. A roll call vote was taken and it was a unanimous, &8220;yes&8221;.

Reported:

New glass enclosed bulletin board for posting is now in Town Hall.

Chuck Totten held a road block to raise money for the K-9 Division. A total of $1,066.52 was collected.

A Council workshop will be held for the specific purpose of preparing the 2005-2006 budgets.

Blue Springs Manor in Vincent and the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce will be hosting &8220;Meet & Greet&8221; on October 27, 2005 from 5:30 – 7:30 P.M.

A motion was made by Ernest Kidd and seconded by Larry King to adjourn. Time: 8:50 P.M.

Wilton

October 6, 2005

The regular meeting of the council of the Town of Wilton, Alabama convened at 7 P.M. on the 6th day of October 2005 at the Municipal Annex Building.

After a prayer, the roll was called and the following answered the call, Joe H. Fancher, Christi D. Callahan, Carolinea Selman, Carol Wisor

The first order of business was discussion of the &8220;No Jake Brake&8221; signs that had been purchased.

After discussion it was decided to buy two more signs and put them at the city limits at each end of town on both highway(s) 73 and 25.

A resolution was read concerning the demolition of the Church of Christ property.

The resolution allowed for a property lien to cover the costs of the demolition.

If the costs are not paid within 30 days of passing the resolution the Town can hold a public sale of the property to recover the costs. Councilor Selman made the motion to accept the resolution, Councilor Callahan seconded.

The motion passed unanimously.

Mayor Fancher read a request from Safe House requesting that we pass a resolution making October Domestic Violence Month in Wilton.

Councilor Callahan made the motion to pass the resolution, Councilor Wisor seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Mayor Fancher also requested that the council recognize that the $10,0000.00 donation to Salvation Army approved in September resulted in a community service being performed.

Councilor Selman made the motion; Councilor Wisor seconded and the recognition passed unanimously.

Mayor Fancher reported that he is still working on the building to be constructed next to the utility shop.

He is waiting for Mike Jackson to give him the dimensions they need for the equipment and kennels.

It was discussed that immediate animal control is needed in town.

After discussion it was decided that the mayor would work on getting the dimensions and bids as soon as possible.

The mayor requested that the council allow an ad to be placed for the purpose of hiring two new utility workers.

After discussion it was decided that an ad would be placed for two weeks in the Community Classifieds with closing on applications to be October 31, 2005.

Councilor Callahan also introduced the possibility of resolutions to charge for Yard Sale and Burn permits with in the town limits.

After much discussion and adverse reactions from the audience it was decided that the clerk would poll surrounding municipalities to see what their policies were.

This will be reported at the November meeting.

Councilor Selman asked of the Town would pay if the council decided to go to any seminars offered.

After discussion on a Seminar concerning wastewater in December, it was decided that Councilors Selman and Callahan would attend the seminar, which is free.

Councilor Selman made the motion to approve and pay August’s bills, Councilor Callahan seconded. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously.

Mayor Fancher made the motion to adjourn with Councilor Wisor seconding. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. The meeting was the adjourned