Alabaster

October 17, 2005

A regular meeting of the Alabaster City Council was held in the Municipal Annex on October 17, 2005, at 7:00 P.M., and there were present at said meeting Council Persons:

Present: Jim McClain, Mike Sherwood, Tommy Ryals, Rick Walters, Angela Moseley, Bob Hicks and Jerry Workman.

Absent:

OLD BUSINESS

ORDINANCE NO. 05-Z10

1. A PUBLIC HEARING ON A RE-ZONING REQUEST OF APPROXIMATELY 8 ACRES FROM B-1 TO I ON MISSION HILLS ROAD (CR 80).

Council President Walters opened up the floor for those who wish to speak either for or against said item. David Rogers, 116 Cape Cod Circle, spoke in favor of said re-zoning. He is the Pastor of Masters House Ministries which is hoping to locate their church on said property. No one spoke against said re-zoning request. Council Member Ryals said the Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously in favor of said request. Council Member Ryals made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 05-Z10 granting the re-zoning of said property to Institutional. Council Member workman seconded the motion. Voting – Ayes: Jim McClain, Mike Sherwood, Tommy Ryals, Angela Moseley, Bob Hicks, Jerry Workman, and Rick Walters. Nays: None. Motion carred.

RESOLUTION NO. 101705

1. A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE &8220;ALABASTER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2030: A CITY FOR FAMILIES! PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE!&8221; PLAN.

Mr. Joey Hester with Birmingham Regional Planning Commission presented the plan in summary since it had been presented in detail at a public meeting that was held previously. Council Member Ryals made a motion to approve said Resolution No. 101705 showing their support of the Planning & Zoning Commission adopting said plan on September 27, 2005 and accepting their recommendation. Council Member Sherwood seconded. Voting – Ayes: Mike Sherwood, Tommy Ryals, Angela Moseley, Bob Hicks, Jerry Workman, Jim McClain, and Rick Walters. Nays: None. Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS

RESOLUTION NO. 101705-A

1. RESOLUTIN REGARDING THE SELL OF SURPLUS PROPERTY.

Council Member Sherwood advised the purpose of this resolution is to allow the sale of surplus property in the city’s effort to clean up and renovate Buck Creek Mill. Council Member Sherwood made a motion to approve Resolution No. 101705-A allowing the sale of surplus property at the Buck Creek Mill site by any means necessary as allowed by Law. Council Member McClain seconded. Voting – ayes: Tommy Ryals, Angela Moseley, Bob Hicks, Jerry Workman, Jim McClain, Mike Sherwood and Rick Walters. Nays: None. Motion carried.

RESOULTION NO. 101705-B

1. BID ON TOP DRESSER FOR PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT.

Council Member Hicks advised that the Parks & Recreation Department had let bids on a field top dressing machine to be used on all park facilities within our city. The following bids were received on September 20, at 10:00 A.M.:

Kilpatrick Turf

$11,016

Humphries

$16,990

Council Member Hicks said based on the recommendation of the Parks & Recreation Department, the low bid of $11,016.00 from Kilpatrick Turf should be awarded. Council Member Hicks made a motion to approve Resolution No. 101705-B awarding said bid to Kilpatrick Turf in the mount of $11,016.00 for a top dresser. Council Member McClain seconded. Voting – Ayes: Angela Moseley, Bob Hicks, Jerry Workman, Jim McClain, Mike Sherwood, Tommy Ryals and Rick Walters. Nays: None. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 101705-C

1. BID ON GRASS SEED FOR PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT.

Council Member Hicks advised that the Parks & Recreation Department had let bids on perennial rye grass seed to be used on all fields for general maintenance. The following bids were received on September 20, at 10:30 A.M.:

Kilpatrick Turf

$12,000

Humphries

$12,600

Kelly Seed Company – did not meet specifications

Council Member Hicks said, based on the recommendation of the Parks & Recreation Department, the low bid of $12,000 from Kilpatrick Turf should be awarded. Council Member Hicks made a motion to approve Resolution No. 101705-C awarding said bid to Kilpatrick Turf in the amount of $12,000 for perennial rye grass seed for all fields. Council Member Moseley seconded: Voting – Ayes: Bob Hicks, Jerry Workman, Jim McClain, Mike Sherwood, Tommy Ryals, Angela Moseley and Rick Walters. Nays: None. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 101705-D

1. ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH WATER BOARD RE: MAPPING PROJECT.

Council Member McClain explained that the city has an opportunity to enter into a contract with the Alabaster Water Board and Shelby County to obtain professional mapping services. Council Member McClain read said resolution that allows for the Mayor or City Administrator to enter into said contract. It also amends the 2006 Budget for line item #01-02-748300, due to the initial GIS cost being estimated at $70,000.00 and the actual cost will be $73,200.00 for the City’s portion. Council Member McClain made a motion to accept Resolution No. 101705-D. Council Member Hicks seconded. Voting – Ayes: Jerry Workman, Jim McClain, Mike Sherwood, Tommy Ryals, Angela Moseley, Bob Hicks, and Rick Walters. Nays: None. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 101705-E

1. BID ON VEHICLES FOR INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT.

Council Member Ryals advised that the Inspection Services Department had let bids on two Ford Escapes for use in the field for inspections, etc. The following bid was received on September 29, at 10:00 A.M.:

Ernest McCarty Ford

$19,999.30 each

Council Member Ryals said, based on the recommendation of the Inspection Services Department, the one received bid of $19,999.30 from Ernest McCarty Ford should be awarded. Council Member Hicks seconded. Voting – ayes: Jim McClain, Mike Sherwood, Tommy Ryals, Angela Moseley, Bob Hicks, Jerry Workman and Rick Walters. Nays: None. Motion carried.

1. ET BID ON FIRE DEPARTMENT GRANT EQUIPMENT.

Council Member McClain advised that the Fire Department is in the process of compiling a list of equipment they wish to purchase through a recent grant they acquired. Council Member McClain made a motion to authorized them to proceed with the letting of bids on said equipment. Council Member Sherwood seconded. Voting – Ayes: All Ayes. Nays. None. Motion carried.

After brief council and audience comments, Council Member Sherwood made a motion to adjourn. Council Member McClain seconded. All were in favor and said meeting was adjourned at 7:50 P.M.

October 29, 2005

A special called meeting of the Alabaster City Council was held in the Municipal Annex on October 29, 2005, at 8:00 A.M., and there were present at said meeting Council Persons:

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

Absent: Bob Hicks and Jerry Workman.

MEETING OPENING

The meeting was opened with prayer led by Rick Walters and followed with the Pledge of Allegiance.

RESOLUTION NO. 102905

1. A RESOLUTION TO EXPAND THE PROJECT AREA REFERRED TO IN RESOLUTION NO. 061603 AND IN THE I-65 EXIT 238 PLAN.

Council President Walters read Resolution No. 102905 in full then opened up the floor for those who wish to speak either for or against said item. Ben Spratling III, with Haskell, Slaughter and Young, spoke in favor and explained said resolution is just to make sure that all properties concerned are included in the project area. No one spoke against said Resolution. Council Member McClain made a motion to approve Resolution No. 102905. Council Member Ryals seconded the motion. Voting – Ayes: Jim McClain, 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 McClain seconded. All were in favor and said meeting was adjourned at 8:10 A.M.

October 17, 2005

A regular meeting of the Alabaster City Council was held in the Municipal Annex on November 7, 2005, at 7:00 P.M., and there were present at said meeting Council Persons:

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

Absent: Jerry Workman

NEW BUSINESS

RESOLUTION NO. 110705

1. ID ON TROPHIES FOR PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT.

Council Member Hicks explained that bids were received on Tuesday, September 27, 2005, at 10:00 A.M. at City Hall. After reviewing the bid information, it is the recommendation of Larry Vann, Parks & Recreation Director, that the city accept Crown Trophy as the vendor for all purchases of trophies for the 2006 Fiscal Year. Council Member Hicks made a motion to approve Resolution No. 110705 awarding said bid to Crown Trophy. Council Member Moseley seconded. Voting – Ayes: Jim McClain, Mike Sherwood, Tommy Ryals, Angela Moseley, Bob Hicks and Rick Walters. Nays: None. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 110705-A

1. BID ON UNIFORMS FOR PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT.

Council Member Hicks explained that bids were received on Tuesday, September 27, 2005, at 11:00 A.M., at City Hall. After reviewing the bid information, it is the recommendation of Larry Vann, Parks & Recreation Director, that the city accept Varsity Sports as the vendor for all purchases of uniforms for the 2006 Fiscal Year. Council Member Hicks made a motion to approve Resolution No. 110705-A awarding said bid to Varsity Sports. Council Member McClain seconded. Voting – Ayes: Mike Sherwood, Tommy Ryals, Angela Moseley, Bob Hicks, Jim McClain and Rick Walters. Nays: None. Motion carried.

1. AN 050 RETAIL BEER (OFF PREMISES ONLY) LICENSE APPLICATION FOR LA ESTRELLA, 507 SOUTHBROOK VILLAGE.

Council Member Sherwood explained that this is just a renewal license because the merchant allowed his state license to lapse and had to reapply. Council Member Sherwood made a motion to approve said alcohol license of the 050 retail beer (off premises only) for La Estrella at 507 Southbrook Village. Council Member Hicks seconded. Voting – Ayes: Tommy Ryals, Angela Moseley, Bob Hicks, Jim McClain, Mike Sherwood and Rick Walters. Nays: None. Motion carried.

1. AN 050 RETAIL BEER (OFF PREMISES ONLY), 070 RETAIL TABLE WINE (OFF PREMISES ONLY) AND AN 011 LOUNGE RETAIL LIQUOR – CLASS II – (PACKAGE) LICENSE APPLICATION FOR SHAN PACKAGE STORE, 8079 HIGHWAY 119.

Council Member Sherwood stated the beer and table wine license have been allowed at this location in the past but the liquor license is a new application. After a brief discussion:

Council Member Sherwood made a motion to approve the 050 retail beer (off premises only) license application for this location. Council Member McClain seconded. Voting – Ayes: Angela Moseley, Bob Hicks, Jim McClain, Mike Sherwood, Tommy Ryals and Rick Walters. Motion carried.

Council Member Sherwood made a motion to approve the 070 retail table wine (off premises only) license application for this location. Council Member Hicks seconded. Voting – Ayes: Bob Hicks, Jim McClain, Mike Sherwood, Tommy Ryals, Angela Moseley and Rick Walters. Motion carried.

Council Member Sherwood made a motion to deny the new application of an 011 lounge retail liquor-class II-package license application for this location. Council Member Ryals seconded. Voting – Ayes: Jim McClain, Mike Sherwood, Tommy Ryals, Angela Moseley, Bob Hicks and Rick Walters. Motion carried to deny said 011 lounge retail liquor license.

1. SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ANNEXATION REQUEST OF TWO PARCELS (2.19 & 2.43 ACRES MORE OR LESS) FOIR JOHN TRIMM. PROPERTY IS LOCATED ON HIGHWAY 31 NEAR SAGINAW PIPE.

Council Member Ryals made a motion to set said public hearing on November 21, 2005. Council Member Moseley seconded. Voting – Ayes: All Ayes. Nays: None. Motion carried.

1. SET TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS ON TWO ORDINANCES TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE.

Council Member Ryals made a motion to set both public hearings on December 5, 2005. Council Member McClain seconded. Voting – Ayes: All Ayes. Nays: None. Motion carried.

1. APPOINTMENT TO COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.

Council Member McClain made a motion to appoint Dick Marty to said authority and his term will run through March 15, 2009. Council Member Ryals seconded. Voting – Ayes: Mike Sherwood, Tommy Ryals, Angela Moseley, Bob Hicks, Jim McClain and Rick Walters. Nays: None. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 110705-B

1. BID ON GARBAGE CONTRACT.

Council Member Ryals explained that bids were received on Friday, October 14, 2005 at 2:00 P.M. by the following companies:

BFI10.26 Residential

10.54 Small Business

ARROW

10.95 Residential

15.00 Small Business

ONYX

– no bid

After reviewing the bid documentation, it is the recommendation of Mayor Frings that the city accept the low bid of $10.26 Residential and $10.54 for Small Business from BFI. Council Member Ryals made a motion to approve Resolution No. 110705-B awarding said bid to BFI. Council Member Sherwood seconded. Voting – Ayes: Mike Sherwood, Tommy Ryals, Angela Moseley, Bob Hicks, Jim McClain and Rick Walters. Nays: None. Motion carried.

1. SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE 2005 BOND ISSUANCE.

Council Member McClain made a motion to set said public hearing on November 21, 2005. Council Member Sherwood seconded. Voting – Ayes: All Ayes. Nays: None. Motion carried.

10. STREET LIGHT REQUESTS.

Council Member Moseley made a motion to approve the request for six new street lights in the Cedar Meadows Subdivision. Council Member Ryals seconded. Voting: Ayes: All Ayes. Nays: None. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 100705-C

1. BID ON INTERSTATE SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENT.

Council Member Ryals explained that bids were received on Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at 10:00 A.M. by the following companies:

Sutton Contracting, Inc. $2,140,596.70

Dixon & Murphy, Inc. $2,322,955.00

Russo Corporation $2,374,602.10

Global Construction & Engineering $2,538,503.00

Jordan Excavating, Inc. $3,233,050.00

After reviewing the bid documentation, it is the recommendation of InSite Engineering that the city accept the low bid of $2,140,596.70 from Sutton Contracting, Inc. Council Member Ryals made a motion to approve Resolution No. 110705-C awarding the low bid of $2,140,596.70 to Sutton Contracting, Inc. Council Member Hicks seconded. Voting – Ayes: Tommy Ryals, Angela Moseley, Bob Hicks, Jim McClain, Mike Sherwood and Rick Walters. Nays: None. Motion carried.

1. SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON A RE-ZONING REQUEST OF 5.42 ACRES FOR MARK GONZALES, LOCATED ON HIGHWAY 31.

Council Member Ryals made a motion to set said public hearing on December 5, 2005. Council Member Sherwood seconded. Voting – Ayes: All Ayes. Nays: None. Motion carried.

1. ANNOUNCE A COUNCIL WORK SESSION.

Council President Walters announced a council work session on Monday, November 21, 2005 at 5:00 P.M. in the conference room at the Municipal Annex preceding the regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council.

After brief council and audience comments, Council Member Sherwood made a motion to adjourn. Council Member Moseley seconded. All were in favor and said meeting was adjourned at 7:35 P.M.

Columbiana

November 15, 2005

The City Council of the City of Columbiana, Alabama met in a Regular Session in the Council Chambers of Columbiana City Hall at 6:30 PM, Tuesday, November 15, 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 Tim Billingsley, Council member Tom Seale, Council member Ouida Mayfield and Mayor Allan Lowe.

CONSENT AGENDA

The consent agenda was approved as presented.

PUBLIC HEARING

ZONING CASE NO. ZO2-061-05

(T. Wells,

etal

on Mitchell Road (County Road 343)

ORDINANCE 11-05-01 LODGING TAX

Council member Seale moved that Ordinance 11-05-01 Lodging Tax as introduced by him and read at length at the November 1, 2005 regular meeting, be finally passed and adopted as introduced.

Council member Abrams seconded this motion.

Mayor Lowe put the question of final passage and the adoption of said ordinance to vote of the council, and on call of the roll the results were as follows:

Yea: Council member Frieda Abrams, Council member Danny Kelley, Council member Tim Billingsley, Council member Ouida Mayfield, Council member Tom Seale, Mayor Allan Lowe

Nay: None

Mayor Lowe announced the result of the vote and declared the ordinance finally passed and adopted.

ORDINANCE 10-05-01 – BUSINESS LICENSE SCHEDULE

Council member Seale moved that Ordinance 10-05-01 Business License Schedule as introduced by him and read at length at the November 1, 2005 regular meeting be finally passed and adopted as introduced.

Council member Mayfield seconded this motion.

Mayor Lowe put the question of final passage and the adoption of said ordinance to vote of the council , and on call of the roll the results were as follows:

Yea: Council member Frieda Abrams, Council member Tim Billingsley, Council member Ouida Mayfield, Council member Tom Seale, Mayor Allan Lowe

Nay: Council member Danny Kelley

Mayor Lowe announced the result of the vote and declared the ordinance finally passed and adopted.

WALLACE CAMPBELL COMMUNITY CENTER

Council member Mayfield moved to authorize Mayor Lowe to sign the proper documents to deed the Wallace Campbell Community Center to Wallace Campbell Community Center Board.

Council member Billingsley seconded the motion.

The motion carried by five (5) votes

in favor with one (1) abstention.

AUTHORIZATION TO TAKE BIDS

(Fire Department)

Council member Billingsley moved to authorize Fire Chief Johnny Howard to take bids for equipment to be purchased with funds from a FEMA Grant.

Council member Kelley seconded the motion.

The motion passed unanimously.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, Council member Abrams moved to adjourn. Council member Billingsley seconded the motion.

Mayor Lowe adjourned the meeting.

Harpersville

October 17, 2005

The Mayor and Council of the Town of Harpersville met in a regular scheduled meeting on Monday, October 17, 2005, at the Harpersville Town Hall.

Meeting called to order by Mayor Perkins. Opened in prayer by David Sanders and

Roll call: Present – Janet Gill, Beverly Johnson, Deborah Logan, Shirley Middleton, and William Rayfield. Absent: None.

A quorum was declared present and meeting open for business.

Janet Gill made motion to accept the minutes as written from the October 3rd meeting and second by Beverly Johnson and following votes were cast: Ayes: Janet Gill, Beverly Johnson, Shirley Middleton, Deborah Logan, William Rayfield.

Nay: None – Motion carried.

Invoices for Town, Library, Fire and Police Depts presented for payment. Motion made by Janet Gill to approive payment of invoices. Second by William Rayfield. Vote cast as follows:

Ayes: Janet Gill, William Rayfield, Deborah Logan, Shirley Middleton, Beverly Johnson.

Nays: None – Motion carried.

Financial Statement presented by Clerk for approval. Motion made by Deborah Logan to accept statement as presented. Second by Janet Gill.

Vote cast as follows:

Ayes: Deborah Logan, Janet Gill, Beverly Johnson, Shirley Middleton, William Rayfield.

Nays: None – Motion carried.

The amendment to certificate of Water Board incorporation was presented for council approval. Motion made by Shirley Middleton to accept the amendment. Second by Janet Gill. Vote cast as follows:

Ayes: Shirley Middleton, Janet Gill, Beverly Johnson, Deborah Logan, William Rayfield.

Nays: None – Motion carried.

David Sanders, Chairman of Planning & Zoning Board, presented an application from Absolute Excavating for rezoning of property located on Hwy. 25 from R-1 to B-1. After discussion, motion made by Janet Gill to approve rezoning of property. Second by Deborah Logan. Vote cast as follows:

Ayes: Janet Gill, Deborah Logan, Beverly Johnson, Shirley Middleton, William Rayfield.

Nays: None – Motion carried.

David also made announcement concerning the community policy and town sketch plan meeting scheduled for November 14, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. and ask for everyone’s support in advertising the meeting.

Several months ago, Chief Brasher presented the Standard Operating Procedures for the Police Dept. After discussion of reserves and chaplains, motion made by Janet Gill to table approval until there is a clarification regarding these positions. Second by Shirley Middleton. Vote case as follows:

Ayes: Janet Gill, Shirley Middleton, Beverly Johnson, Deborah Logan, William Rayfield.

Nays: None – Motion carried