City
Council Meeting
Minutes
April 24, 2006
Jacksonville, Alabama
The Mayor and Council of the City of Jacksonville, Alabama met in
regular session on Monday, April 24, 2006, at 7:03 p.m. in City Hall
Annex No.1. Mayor Johnny L. Smith called the meeting to
order. Upon roll call, the following members were
present: Mayor Smith and Council Members George L. Areno,
Charles E. Notar, Jerry T. Parris, and Jeff L. Shelton.
Council Member Sandra F. Sudduth was absent. The City Clerk,
City Attorney, and Finance Director were present.
A motion was made by Council Member Parris, seconded by Council Member Areno, to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of April 10, 2006 and to approve them as distributed to each Council Member. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
The Mayor asked for corrections or additions to the agenda. There were several:
A motion was made by Council Member Shelton, seconded by Council Member
Areno, to adopt the agenda as amended. Upon vote on the
motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas:
All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion
carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS. The Mayor asked for comments concerning current agenda items. There were none.
PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Smith proclaimed April 25, 2006, “National Red Hat Day.” Council Member Shelton read the proclamation. A proclamation declaring April 30 – May 6, 2006, “Municipal Clerks Week” was presented by Mayor Smith. Mayor Smith also proclaimed May 4, 2006, “National Day of Prayer.” Council Member Parris read a proclamation declaring May 2006, “Older Americans Month.” Council Member Notar read a proclamation declaring May 14-20, “Police Week.”
ABBOTT & LONG PRESENTATION. A presentation was made by County Commissioner Rudy Abbott and Calhoun County Emergency Management Agency Director Dan Long. They presented keys and a title to the Medium Search and Rescue vehicle to Fire Chief Mike Daugherty and a fully executed mutual aid agreement to the Mayor for the City.
RECEIVE PLANNING COMMISSION (P.C.) REPORT: LOEB AVENUE STREET VACATION REQUEST, FAITH TEMPLE CHRISTIAN CENTER INC. & EDWARD SMITH. A motion was made by Council Member Notar, seconded by Council Member Parris, to receive the report from the P.C.’s April 18, 2006 meeting regarding the Loeb Avenue street vacation request. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
RECEIVE P.C. REPORT: REZONE 206 SEVENTH AVENUE, NE, B-1 TO R-2. A motion was made by Council Member Notar, seconded by Council Member Shelton, to receive the report from the P.C.’s April 18, 2006 meeting regarding the request to rezone 0.32 acres of property, known as 206 Seventh Avenue, NE, from B-1 to R-2. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING: REZONE 206 SEVENTH AVENUE, NE, B-1 TO R-2. A motion was made by Council Member Shelton, seconded by Council Member Areno, to schedule a public hearing for May 22, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the request to rezone 0.32 acres of property, known as 206 Seventh Avenue, NE, from B-1 to R-2. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
RECEIVE P.C. REPORT: REZONE 501, 505, 507 & 507-1/2 PELHAM ROAD, N, R-3 TO B-2. A motion was made by Council Member Notar, seconded by Council Member Parris, to receive the report from the P.C.’s April 18, 2006 meeting regarding the request to rezone 1.22 acres of property known as 501, 505, 507, and 507-1/2 Pelham Road N, from R-3 to B-2. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING: REZONE 501, 505, 507 & 507-1/2 PELHAM ROAD, N, R-3 TO B-2. A motion was made by Council Member Notar, seconded by Council Member Areno, to schedule a public hearing for May 22, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the request to rezone 1.22 acres of property known as 501, 505, 507, and 507-1/2 Pelham Road N, from R-3 to B-2. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
RESOLUTION 1258: SALE OF UNNEEDED PERSONAL PROPERTY AT AUCTION. A motion was made by Council Member Notar, seconded by Council Member Parris, to adopt Resolution 1258, authorizing the sale of unneeded personal property belonging to the City of Jacksonville but no longer needed for public or municipal purposes. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried. A copy of Resolution 1258 is made part of the Minutes.
BID ADVERTISEMENT 06-3: PURCHASE OF TRUCK, LIMB LOADER, & TRAILER, STREET & SANITATION DEPT. A motion was made by Council Member Notar, seconded by Council Member Parris, to approve the specifications and authorize bids to be received by May 16, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. in the office of the Finance Director for the purchase of a truck, limb-loader and trailer for the Street and Sanitation Department. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
RESOLUTION 1259: CONTRACT AWARD – SURPLUS PROPERTY AUCTION, G. MOTES. A motion was made by Council Member Areno, seconded by Council Member Parris, to adopt Resolution 1259, awarding the contract to Gene Motes Auctioneers, Inc., to conduct a public auction on May 6, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. for the sale of certain unneeded personal property owned by the City and authorize the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Jacksonville, to sign any necessary documents for said auction, to be held at the commissary building, McClellan, Alabama. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried. A copy of Resolution 1259 is made part of the Minutes.
RESOLUTION 1260: CONTRACT AWARD – COMPUTER SERVICES SUPPORT. A motion was made by Council Member Notar, seconded by Council Member Parris, to adopt Resolution 1260, awarding the Service Contract for computer services support to Anthony Kingston of Kingston Computer Services for 20 hours of service totaling $800.00, and authorize the Mayor to sign any necessary documents. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried. A copy of Resolution 1260 is made part of the Minutes.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT: FORMAX FD 680 BURSTER, WATER WORKS, GAS AND SEWER (WWG&S). A motion was made by Council Member Areno, seconded by Council Member Parris, to authorize the Mayor, on behalf of the WWG&S Board, to sign the Maintenance Agreement with Data Business Systems for the period March 1, 2006 to February 28, 2007, for the Formax FD 680 Burster machine, Serial No. 1211, in the Utility Office for a total sum of $1,720.00. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
CHARGED-OFF CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS – WWG&S. A motion was made by Council Member Areno, seconded by Council Member Parris, to approve the WWG&S Board’s list of charged off accounts for the period of October 1, 2005 – March 31, 2006, for a total sum of $6,279.88, as per attached sheet. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
NEW WATER & SEWER RATES, WWG&S BOARD. A motion was made by Council Member Areno, seconded by Council Member Notar, to acknowledge receipt of the memo from the Utility Office Supervisor notifying the City that on April 17, 2006, the WWG&S Board adopted new rate schedules for water and sewer fees, with said rates to become effective with the July 1, 2006 billing cycle. The new rates are as follows:
Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
SALARY INCREASE: PUBLIC DEFENDER AT $1,100 PER MONTH. A motion was made by Council Member Areno, seconded by Council Member Notar, to approve an increase in the salary of Public Defender William Miller to $1,100.00 per month. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
SALARY INCREASE: CITY PROSECUTOR AT $1,225 PER MONTH. A motion was made by Council Member Notar, seconded by Council Member Areno, to approve an increase in the salary of City Prosecutor Michael Lusk to $1,225.00 per month. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
SALARY INCREASE: MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE AT $1,500 PER MONTH. A motion was made by Council Member Shelton, seconded by Council Member Parris, to approve an increase in the salary of Municipal Court Judge Joe Maloney to $1,500.00 per month. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
RESIGNATION: HEATHER PHILLIPS, LIBRARY ASSISTANT. A motion was made by Council Member Notar, seconded by Council Member Parris, to accept the resignation of Library Assistant Heather Phillips effective April 25, 2006. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
REQUEST CIVIL SERVICE BOARD (CSB) LIST: LIBRARY ASSISTANT. A motion was made by Council Member Parris, seconded by Council Member Notar, to request the CSB to provide a list of eligible applicants for the position of Library Assistant, due to the resignation of Heather Phillips. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
ADD ACTIVE FIRE VOLUNTEER: GERALD W. LYONS. A motion was made by Council Member Notar, seconded by Council Member Areno, to add Gerald W. Lyons, 910 Carson Lane, Jacksonville, Alabama, 36265, to the Jacksonville Fire Department roster as an active volunteer, in accordance with Ordinance No. 239. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
RESIGNATION: ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT – ANNE CASE. A motion was made by Council Member Notar, seconded by Council Member Parris, to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Ms. Anne Case from the Zoning Board of Adjustment due to health problems. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
APPOINTMENT: ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT – TERRY WILSON. A motion was made by Council Member Parris, seconded by Council Member Areno, to approve the appointment of Mr. Terry Wilson to fill the un-expired three-year term of Ms. Anne Case to the Zoning Board of Adjustment with his term ending April 2008. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
ACKNOWLEDGE APPOINTMENT: HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – LARUE GAMBLE. A motion was made by Council Member Parris, seconded by Council Member Shelton, to acknowledge the appointment of Larue Gamble, 895 Gardner Drive, SE, Apartment 378A, Jacksonville, Alabama, to the Jacksonville Housing Authority Board of Commissioners to fill the unexpired five-year term ending March 2007 of William Allison who recently resigned. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
ACKNOWLEDGE APPOINTMENT: CSB – JOHN R. (“RICKY”) WHALEY. A motion was made by Council Member Shelton, seconded by Council Member Parris, to acknowledge the appointment of John R. “Ricky” Whaley to the Jacksonville CSB as the WWG&S Department’s representative. Mr. Whaley’s term will expire on January 31, 2011. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
CONSOLIDATED ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS. A motion was made by Council Member Notar, seconded by Council Member Parris, to take the following actions:
BUDGET AMENDMENTS: To approve the following budget amendment requests:
PUBLIC COMMENTS. The Mayor asked for comments of a general nature. There were several.
Giles and Vickie Cryder, 202 Mayfield Lane NE, addressed Council regarding present drainage issues in North Oaks and Brittney Downs, especially if Graylyn Subdivision is built. They also presented to the Mayor and Council the attached letter of concern.
Doug Hill, 591 Laura Lane (Brittney Downs resident), addressed Council regarding children crossing wooded property in Brittney Downs to catch the school bus.
Joe Service, 205 Mayfield Lane, addressed Council regarding Graylyn Subdivision Lot 44. This lot has a 20 ft slope from front to back and Mr. Service requests that Council carefully consider development of this lot.
Mr. A.G. Baggett, 620 White’s Gap Road SE, addressed Council to express appreciation for holding an auction of surplus property items as opposed to sealed bids or destroying it.
Rev. Bill Harris, 1115 James Hopkins Road, addressed Council regarding speeding traffic on James Hopkins Road.
Charles Szrenski, 1119 James Hopkins Road, addressed Council regarding speeding traffic on James Hopkins Road and lack of neighborhood participation in the recycling program.
Mildred Ford (Apt. 39), Mildred White, and Mary Owens, 806 Washington Street, NW, addressed Council regarding the proposed locations of the new Senior Center building.
Derek Brown, 19 A Street, addressed Council regarding revitalization of Mill Village area.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the same was on motion duly adjourned.
ATTEST:
April 24, 2006
Jacksonville, Alabama
A motion was made by Council Member Parris, seconded by Council Member Areno, to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of April 10, 2006 and to approve them as distributed to each Council Member. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
The Mayor asked for corrections or additions to the agenda. There were several:
| Delete Item 11: | Consider action to receive the Petition for the Loeb Avenue street vacation request. |
| Delete Item 12: | Consideration of Resolution assenting to the vacation of Loeb Avenue. |
| Add Item 17A: | Consider action to approve the specifications and authorize bids to be received by May 16, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. in the office of the Finance Director for the purchase of a truck, limb-loader and trailer for the Street and Sanitation Department. |
PUBLIC COMMENTS. The Mayor asked for comments concerning current agenda items. There were none.
PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Smith proclaimed April 25, 2006, “National Red Hat Day.” Council Member Shelton read the proclamation. A proclamation declaring April 30 – May 6, 2006, “Municipal Clerks Week” was presented by Mayor Smith. Mayor Smith also proclaimed May 4, 2006, “National Day of Prayer.” Council Member Parris read a proclamation declaring May 2006, “Older Americans Month.” Council Member Notar read a proclamation declaring May 14-20, “Police Week.”
ABBOTT & LONG PRESENTATION. A presentation was made by County Commissioner Rudy Abbott and Calhoun County Emergency Management Agency Director Dan Long. They presented keys and a title to the Medium Search and Rescue vehicle to Fire Chief Mike Daugherty and a fully executed mutual aid agreement to the Mayor for the City.
RECEIVE PLANNING COMMISSION (P.C.) REPORT: LOEB AVENUE STREET VACATION REQUEST, FAITH TEMPLE CHRISTIAN CENTER INC. & EDWARD SMITH. A motion was made by Council Member Notar, seconded by Council Member Parris, to receive the report from the P.C.’s April 18, 2006 meeting regarding the Loeb Avenue street vacation request. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
RECEIVE P.C. REPORT: REZONE 206 SEVENTH AVENUE, NE, B-1 TO R-2. A motion was made by Council Member Notar, seconded by Council Member Shelton, to receive the report from the P.C.’s April 18, 2006 meeting regarding the request to rezone 0.32 acres of property, known as 206 Seventh Avenue, NE, from B-1 to R-2. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING: REZONE 206 SEVENTH AVENUE, NE, B-1 TO R-2. A motion was made by Council Member Shelton, seconded by Council Member Areno, to schedule a public hearing for May 22, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the request to rezone 0.32 acres of property, known as 206 Seventh Avenue, NE, from B-1 to R-2. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
RECEIVE P.C. REPORT: REZONE 501, 505, 507 & 507-1/2 PELHAM ROAD, N, R-3 TO B-2. A motion was made by Council Member Notar, seconded by Council Member Parris, to receive the report from the P.C.’s April 18, 2006 meeting regarding the request to rezone 1.22 acres of property known as 501, 505, 507, and 507-1/2 Pelham Road N, from R-3 to B-2. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING: REZONE 501, 505, 507 & 507-1/2 PELHAM ROAD, N, R-3 TO B-2. A motion was made by Council Member Notar, seconded by Council Member Areno, to schedule a public hearing for May 22, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the request to rezone 1.22 acres of property known as 501, 505, 507, and 507-1/2 Pelham Road N, from R-3 to B-2. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
RESOLUTION 1258: SALE OF UNNEEDED PERSONAL PROPERTY AT AUCTION. A motion was made by Council Member Notar, seconded by Council Member Parris, to adopt Resolution 1258, authorizing the sale of unneeded personal property belonging to the City of Jacksonville but no longer needed for public or municipal purposes. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried. A copy of Resolution 1258 is made part of the Minutes.
BID ADVERTISEMENT 06-3: PURCHASE OF TRUCK, LIMB LOADER, & TRAILER, STREET & SANITATION DEPT. A motion was made by Council Member Notar, seconded by Council Member Parris, to approve the specifications and authorize bids to be received by May 16, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. in the office of the Finance Director for the purchase of a truck, limb-loader and trailer for the Street and Sanitation Department. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
RESOLUTION 1259: CONTRACT AWARD – SURPLUS PROPERTY AUCTION, G. MOTES. A motion was made by Council Member Areno, seconded by Council Member Parris, to adopt Resolution 1259, awarding the contract to Gene Motes Auctioneers, Inc., to conduct a public auction on May 6, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. for the sale of certain unneeded personal property owned by the City and authorize the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Jacksonville, to sign any necessary documents for said auction, to be held at the commissary building, McClellan, Alabama. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried. A copy of Resolution 1259 is made part of the Minutes.
RESOLUTION 1260: CONTRACT AWARD – COMPUTER SERVICES SUPPORT. A motion was made by Council Member Notar, seconded by Council Member Parris, to adopt Resolution 1260, awarding the Service Contract for computer services support to Anthony Kingston of Kingston Computer Services for 20 hours of service totaling $800.00, and authorize the Mayor to sign any necessary documents. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried. A copy of Resolution 1260 is made part of the Minutes.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT: FORMAX FD 680 BURSTER, WATER WORKS, GAS AND SEWER (WWG&S). A motion was made by Council Member Areno, seconded by Council Member Parris, to authorize the Mayor, on behalf of the WWG&S Board, to sign the Maintenance Agreement with Data Business Systems for the period March 1, 2006 to February 28, 2007, for the Formax FD 680 Burster machine, Serial No. 1211, in the Utility Office for a total sum of $1,720.00. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
CHARGED-OFF CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS – WWG&S. A motion was made by Council Member Areno, seconded by Council Member Parris, to approve the WWG&S Board’s list of charged off accounts for the period of October 1, 2005 – March 31, 2006, for a total sum of $6,279.88, as per attached sheet. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
NEW WATER & SEWER RATES, WWG&S BOARD. A motion was made by Council Member Areno, seconded by Council Member Notar, to acknowledge receipt of the memo from the Utility Office Supervisor notifying the City that on April 17, 2006, the WWG&S Board adopted new rate schedules for water and sewer fees, with said rates to become effective with the July 1, 2006 billing cycle. The new rates are as follows:
WATER
RATE STRUCTURE
Effective with July 1, 2006 billing
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Effective with July 1, 2006 billing
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| Quantity (Gals.) |
Unit Price (1000 Gals.) |
Bracket Price |
Total Usage |
Total Price |
Avg. Price (1000 Gals.) |
| First 3,000 | $2.80 | $ 8.40 | 3,000 |
$ 8.40 | $ 2.80 |
| Next
17,000 |
2.70 | 45.90 | 20,000 |
54.30 | 2.72 |
| Next 30,000 | 2.55 | 76.50 | 50,000 | 130.80 |
2.62 |
| Above
50,000 |
2.35 |
Minimum Bill = $8.40
SEWER
RATE STRUCTURE
Effective with July 1, 2006 billing
Effective with July 1, 2006 billing
Base
Charge of $2.50 per month plus $1.86 per thousand gallons of water used.
Minimum Bill = $2.50
Minimum Bill = $2.50
Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
SALARY INCREASE: PUBLIC DEFENDER AT $1,100 PER MONTH. A motion was made by Council Member Areno, seconded by Council Member Notar, to approve an increase in the salary of Public Defender William Miller to $1,100.00 per month. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
SALARY INCREASE: CITY PROSECUTOR AT $1,225 PER MONTH. A motion was made by Council Member Notar, seconded by Council Member Areno, to approve an increase in the salary of City Prosecutor Michael Lusk to $1,225.00 per month. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
SALARY INCREASE: MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE AT $1,500 PER MONTH. A motion was made by Council Member Shelton, seconded by Council Member Parris, to approve an increase in the salary of Municipal Court Judge Joe Maloney to $1,500.00 per month. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
RESIGNATION: HEATHER PHILLIPS, LIBRARY ASSISTANT. A motion was made by Council Member Notar, seconded by Council Member Parris, to accept the resignation of Library Assistant Heather Phillips effective April 25, 2006. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
REQUEST CIVIL SERVICE BOARD (CSB) LIST: LIBRARY ASSISTANT. A motion was made by Council Member Parris, seconded by Council Member Notar, to request the CSB to provide a list of eligible applicants for the position of Library Assistant, due to the resignation of Heather Phillips. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
ADD ACTIVE FIRE VOLUNTEER: GERALD W. LYONS. A motion was made by Council Member Notar, seconded by Council Member Areno, to add Gerald W. Lyons, 910 Carson Lane, Jacksonville, Alabama, 36265, to the Jacksonville Fire Department roster as an active volunteer, in accordance with Ordinance No. 239. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
RESIGNATION: ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT – ANNE CASE. A motion was made by Council Member Notar, seconded by Council Member Parris, to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Ms. Anne Case from the Zoning Board of Adjustment due to health problems. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
APPOINTMENT: ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT – TERRY WILSON. A motion was made by Council Member Parris, seconded by Council Member Areno, to approve the appointment of Mr. Terry Wilson to fill the un-expired three-year term of Ms. Anne Case to the Zoning Board of Adjustment with his term ending April 2008. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
ACKNOWLEDGE APPOINTMENT: HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – LARUE GAMBLE. A motion was made by Council Member Parris, seconded by Council Member Shelton, to acknowledge the appointment of Larue Gamble, 895 Gardner Drive, SE, Apartment 378A, Jacksonville, Alabama, to the Jacksonville Housing Authority Board of Commissioners to fill the unexpired five-year term ending March 2007 of William Allison who recently resigned. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
ACKNOWLEDGE APPOINTMENT: CSB – JOHN R. (“RICKY”) WHALEY. A motion was made by Council Member Shelton, seconded by Council Member Parris, to acknowledge the appointment of John R. “Ricky” Whaley to the Jacksonville CSB as the WWG&S Department’s representative. Mr. Whaley’s term will expire on January 31, 2011. Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded: Yeas: All; Nays: None. The Mayor announced the motion carried.
CONSOLIDATED ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS. A motion was made by Council Member Notar, seconded by Council Member Parris, to take the following actions:
BUDGET AMENDMENTS: To approve the following budget amendment requests:
- Increase Line Item 10-01-6018-00-70331 in the amount of $1,000.00 – Carpentry Shop.
- Increase Line Item 10-07-6603-00-60127 in the amount of $200.00 – Library.
- Increase Line Item 10-07-6602-00-70320 in the amount of $38,400.00. (JPWP #62 – Irrigation System for Soccer Complex.) – Parks and Rec Dept. (PARD).
- Increase Line Item 33-06-6504-0-50101 in the amount of $6,786.00 – Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP).
- Increase Line Item 33-06-6504-0-60183 in the amount of $214.00 – RSVP.
- $2,541.00 to Harcros Chemicals, Inc., for pool maintenance supplies – PARD.
- $3,258.31 to McCord Communications for the installation of radio and light bar equipment for new police vehicles, Units 6, 7 & 8 – Police Dept.
- $2,487.00 to Enersolv for Groundwater Monitoring reports – Street Dept.
- $2,406.00 to Calhoun Meter for Highway 21 Resurfacing manhole risers – Utility Maintenance Dept.
- $128.12 to Keith Kadle to attend Fire Investigator School, April 3-7, 2006, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama – Fire Dept.
- $703.35 to Serita Abbott to attend Revenue Officer’s Certification Course, April 4-7, 2006, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama – Finance Dept.
- $10.00 to Rodney Patterson to attend Natural Gas Fire School, April 12, 2006, in Huntsville, Alabama – Utility Dept.
- $10.00 to Alan Parris to attend Natural Gas Fire School, April 12, 2006, in Huntsville, Alabama – Utility Dept.
- $7.02 to Josh Jenkins to attend Natural Gas Fire School, April 12, 2006, in Huntsville, Alabama – Utility Dept.
- $263.29 to Kevin Spoon to attend Leak Detection and Odorant Training Course, April 4-5, 2006, in Athens, Alabama – Utility Dept.
- $252.09 to James Brown to attend Leak Detection and Odorant Training Course, April 4-5, 2006, in Athens, Alabama – Utility Dept.
- $484.84 to James McLeod to attend Fire Officer I Training, April 9-14, 2006, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama – Fire Dept.
- $325.00 to Thomas Thompson to attend Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police Conference, May 24-26, 2006, in Mobile, Alabama – Police Dept.
- $450.00 to Michael Rinker to attend AAPPA Pre-Conference Work Session and Conference, July 18-21, 2006, in Destin, Florida – Utility Dept.
- $243.00 to Mr. John Ridlbauer, 103 Ann Street, Jacksonville, for repairs to grave marker at City Cemetery damaged by mowers - PARD.
- Transfer 1999 Ford Crown Victoria, Decal #2974 to PARD – Planning & Building.
- Transfer 2000 Ford Crown Victoria, Decal #3500 to Planning & Building – Police Dept.
- Trade or sell 1980 John Deere Backhoe, Decal #3079 to WWG&S Board – Street Dept.
- Gene Compton, Range 26, into Step 3, effective 6/1/06 – PARD.
- Billy Westphalen, Range 24, into Step 4, effective 6/15/06 – PARD.
- Lynn Causey, Range 39, into Step 15, effective 5/1/06 – Planning & Building.
- Cinda Chitwood, Range 32, into Step 8, effective 6/1/06 – Police Dept.
- Angela Crane, Range 32, into Step 12, effective 6/27/06 – Police Dept.
- Karen Helms, Range 33, into Step 2, effective 5/23/06 – RSVP.
- Frankie Fortenberry, Range 34, into Step 11, effective 5/26/06 – Utility Maintenance Dept.
PUBLIC COMMENTS. The Mayor asked for comments of a general nature. There were several.
Giles and Vickie Cryder, 202 Mayfield Lane NE, addressed Council regarding present drainage issues in North Oaks and Brittney Downs, especially if Graylyn Subdivision is built. They also presented to the Mayor and Council the attached letter of concern.
Doug Hill, 591 Laura Lane (Brittney Downs resident), addressed Council regarding children crossing wooded property in Brittney Downs to catch the school bus.
Joe Service, 205 Mayfield Lane, addressed Council regarding Graylyn Subdivision Lot 44. This lot has a 20 ft slope from front to back and Mr. Service requests that Council carefully consider development of this lot.
Mr. A.G. Baggett, 620 White’s Gap Road SE, addressed Council to express appreciation for holding an auction of surplus property items as opposed to sealed bids or destroying it.
Rev. Bill Harris, 1115 James Hopkins Road, addressed Council regarding speeding traffic on James Hopkins Road.
Charles Szrenski, 1119 James Hopkins Road, addressed Council regarding speeding traffic on James Hopkins Road and lack of neighborhood participation in the recycling program.
Mildred Ford (Apt. 39), Mildred White, and Mary Owens, 806 Washington Street, NW, addressed Council regarding the proposed locations of the new Senior Center building.
Derek Brown, 19 A Street, addressed Council regarding revitalization of Mill Village area.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the same was on motion duly adjourned.
ATTEST:
| ____________________________ Dorothy P. Wilson, City Clerk |
____________________________ Johnny L. Smith, Mayor |