A motion was made by Council Member Parris, seconded by Council Member Sudduth, to:
 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 was one:
A motion was made by Council Member Areno, seconded by Council Member Shelton, to adopt the agenda as amended.  Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded:
The Mayor announced the motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENTS.  The Mayor asked for comments concerning current agenda items.   There was one.  Mr. Larry Boozer, 1314 Pelham Road, S, addressed Council regarding his opposition to a gambling business located next door to his home.

ON/OFF MALT/BREWED BEVERAGE LICENSE AND ON/OFF PREMISE TABLE WINE LICENSE APPLICATION – LA MARIPOSA.  A motion was made by Council Member Sudduth, seconded by Council Member Shelton, to consider the application of John’s Enterprises, Inc., dba La Mariposa for an On/Off Malt/Brewed Beverage License and On/Off Premise Table Wine License for the location at 30 Coffee Street, SE, Jacksonville, Alabama.  Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded:  Yeas:  All; Nays:  None.  The Mayor announced the motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING – REZONE 501, 505, 507 AND 507-1/2 PELHAM ROAD, N, FROM R-3 TO B-2.  The Mayor announced that now is the time and place for a public hearing to consider the request of Mr. Thomas Moore and Mr. Michael Spivey for rezoning 501, 505, 507 and 507-1/2 Pelham Road, North, Jacksonville, AL from R-3 to B-2.

Spoke in favor of:
Mr. Thomas Moore, owner of 505 Pelham Road, N, and Power of Attorney for 501 Pelham Road, N.
Mr. Michael Spivey, son and administrator of the Trust for the Estate of L. R. Spivey.

Spoke in opposition to:
Ms. Marcia Jackson, 304 Church Avenue, NE
Mr. Fran Byrd, 504 Pelham Road, N
Mrs. Constance Sims, 504 Pelham Road, N
Ms. Alice Ray, owner of 114 Mountain Street, NE
Mr. Peter Howell, 517 Mountain Street, NW, spoke regarding the recent landscaping ordinance requirements for green spaces.
Mr. Fran Byrd 504 Pelham Road, N, spoke regarding possible other uses for the property if rezoned.
Mr. Thomas Moore further explained his plans for development.
Ms. Marcia Jackson, 304 Church Avenue, NE, spoke regarding her children’s safety and their personal privacy.
Mindy Poe, 1307 7th Avenue, NE, spoke about the Auburn study’s recommendations for these properties.
 
The hearing was then closed.  The roster bearing the names of those in attendance is made part of the Minutes.

FIRST READING:  PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO REZONE 501, 505, 507, AND 507-1/2 PELHAM ROAD, N, FROM R-3 TO B-2.  A motion was made by Council Member Notar, seconded by Council Member Parris, to move that this introduction constitute a first reading of this proposed ordinance rezoning 501, 505, 507 and 507-1/2 Pelham Road, North, Jacksonville, AL from R-3 to B-2.  Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded:  Yeas:  All; Nays:  None.  The Mayor announced that a “first reading” is hereby declared.  A copy of the resolution is made part of the Minutes.

PUBLIC HEARING – REZONE 206 7TH AVENUE, NE, FROM B-1 TO R-2.  The Mayor announced that now is the time and place for a public hearing to consider the request of Steven Mackie to rezone 206 7th Avenue, NE, Jacksonville, AL from B-1 to R-2.  Mr. Mackie, owner of the property, spoke in favor of the rezoning and no one spoke in opposition.  The hearing was then closed.  The roster bearing the names of those in attendance is made part of the Minutes.

FIRST READING:  PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO REZONE 206 7TH AVENUE, NE, FROM B-1 TO R-2.  A motion was made by Council Member Notar, seconded by Council Member Areno, move that this introduction constitute a first reading of this proposed ordinance rezoning 206 7th Avenue, NE, Jacksonville, AL from B-1 to R-2.  Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded:  Yeas:  All; Nays:  None.  The Mayor announced that a “first reading” is hereby declared.  A copy of the resolution is made part of the Minutes.

SCHEDULE A CLOSE-OUT PUBLIC HEARING – CDBG WATER IMPROVEMENT GRANT.  A motion was made by Council Member Areno, seconded by Council Member Sudduth, to schedule a close-out public hearing for the June 12, 2006, City Council meeting for CDBG No. LR-CM-PF-04-025, Water Improvement Grant.  Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded:  Yeas:  All; Nays:  None.  The Mayor announced the motion carried.

RULE SUSPENSION:  ORDINANCE 467:  REGULATION OF SWEEPSTAKES MACHINES.  A motion was made by Council Member Notar, seconded by Council Member Parris, to suspend the rule so that Ordinance 467 can be considered for adoption on first reading.  Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded:
The Mayor announced the rule is suspended. 

ORDINANCE 467:  REGULATION OF SWEEPSTAKES MACHINES.  A motion was made by Council Member Parris, seconded by Council Member Notar, to adopt Ordinance 467:  Regulation of Sweepstakes Machines, in order to protect the public health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Jacksonville.  Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded:  Yeas:  All; Nays:  None.  The Mayor announced the Ordinance is adopted.  A copy of Ordinance 467 is made part of the Minutes. 

RECEIVE BID REPORT:  PURCHASE OF A TRUCK, LIMB LOADER, AND TRAILER, BID 06-3.  A motion was made by Council Member Parris, seconded by Council Member Sudduth, to accept the bid report for the purchase of a truck, limb-loader and trailer, Bid 06-3, 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 1265:  BID AWARD – PURCHASE OF A TRUCK, LIMB LOADER, AND TRAILER, BID 06-3.  A motion was made by Council Member Parris, seconded by Council Member Areno, to adopt Resolution 1265, awarding the bid for the purchase of a truck, limb-loader and trailer, Bid 06-3, to Ramer Manufacturing, Inc., 520 Paulk Road, Ramer, AL  36069, in the amount of $94,237.50, 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 1265 is made part of the Minutes.

RENOVATION OR CONSTRUCTION OF SENIOR CENTER.  A motion was made by Council Member Areno, seconded by Council Member Shelton, to authorize the Mayor to proceed with the actions necessary to renovate the Recreation Center on Ladiga Street, SE, or construct a new building for a Senior Center, with a limit of $500,000.00 for the City’s investment for the entire project.  Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded:
The Mayor announced the motion failed due to lack of majority vote.

RESOLUTION 1266:  ANNUAL CORROSION SURVEY, WATERWORKS, GAS & SEWER (WWG&S).  A motion was made by Council Member Areno, seconded by Council Member Sudduth, to adopt Resolution 1266, authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the WWG&S Department, to sign a contract with R & R Corrosion Services for the annual corrosion survey of the WWG&S Department’s gas pipeline cathodic protection system.  Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded:  Yeas:  All; Nays:  None.  The Mayor announced the motion carried.  A copy of Resolution 1266 is made part of the Minutes.

RESOLUTION 1267:  CONTRACT – METRO MAIL SERVICES, INC., WWG&S.  A motion was made by Council Member Areno, seconded by Council Member Parris, to adopt Resolution 1267, authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the WWG&S Department, to sign a contract with Metro Mail Services, Inc., for the distribution of the Public Awareness Plan as required by the Department of Transportation Office of Pipeline Safety for an approximate cost of $945.00.  Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded:  Yeas:  All; Nays:  None.  The Mayor announced the motion carried.  A copy of Resolution 1267 is made part of the Minutes.

RESOLUTION 1268:  CONTRACT – METRO MAIL SERVICES, INC., WWG&S.  A motion was made by Council Member Areno, seconded by Council Member Parris, to adopt Resolution 1268, authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the WWG&S Department, to sign a contract with Metro Mail Services, Inc., for the distribution of the “2006 Annual Water Report” as required by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management for an estimated cost of $970.00.  Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded:  Yeas:  All; Nays:  None.  The Mayor announced the motion carried.  A copy of Resolution 1268 is made part of the Minutes.

BID 06-4 ADVERTISEMENT:  REMOVAL OF WASTEWATER (WW) SLUDGE, WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (WWTP).  A motion was made by Council Member Areno, seconded by Council Member Parris, to approve the specifications and authorize bids to be received on June 6, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. in the office of the Finance Director for the removal of WW sludge from the WWTP.  Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded:  Yeas:  All; Nays:  None.  The Mayor announced the motion carried.

EMPLOYMENT:  HOWARD H. BISHIP, III – POLICE OFFICER.  A motion was made by Council Member Sudduth, seconded by Council Member Notar, to approve the employment of Howard H. Bishop, III, as police officer in Range 37, Step 2, effective upon compliance with Ordinance No. 273, and request the Civil Service Board’s (CSB) approval of this action.  (Mr. Bishop has already been certified.)  Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded:  Yeas:  All; Nays:  None.  The Mayor announced the motion carried.

WITHDRAW RESIGNATION:  VANCE LEE TERRY, POLICE OFFICER.  A motion was made by Council Member Notar, seconded by Council Member Sudduth, to accept the request of Vance Lee Terry to rescind his resignation as Police Officer, as recommended by Police Chief Thompson, with said resignation having been effective May 11, 2006, and accepted by the City Council at its May 11, 2006 meeting and to request CSB approval of this action.  Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded:  Yeas:  All; Nays:  None.  The Mayor announced the motion carried.       

APPOINT MINDY POE – “ACE” COMMUNITY COORDINATOR.  A motion was made by Council Member Parris, seconded by Council Member Sudduth, to appoint Mrs. Melinda (Mindy) Poe, 1307 7th Avenue, NE, as the City of Jacksonville’s Community Coordinator for the Alabama Communities of Excellence (ACE) Program.  Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded:  Yeas:  All; Nays:  None.  The Mayor announced the motion carried.

APPOINT SANDRA F. SUDDUTH – RMC BOARD OF DIRECTORS.  A motion was made by Council Member Areno, seconded by Council Member Parris, to appoint Sandra F. Sudduth to the Regional Medical Center (RMC) Board of Directors for a five-year term ending May 2011.  Upon vote on the motion, the following votes were recorded:  Yeas:  All; Nays:  None; Abstain:  Council Member Sudduth.  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 AMENDMENT:  To approve the following budget amendment request:

1. Increase Line Item 10-02-6103-00-70331 in the amount of $2,000.00 – Fire / EMS.

PURCHASES OVER $2,000.00:  To approve the following purchases:

1. $2,196.00 to McCain Uniforms for purchase of uniforms – Fire Dept.

APPROVAL OF TRAVEL EXPENSES:  To approve the following:

1. $137.05 to James Boozer to attend Fire Officer I School, April 9-14, 2006, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama – Fire Dept.
2. $19.89 to Stephanie Surrett for errands, March 30-May 5, 2006, in Jacksonville, Alexandria, and Pleasant Valley, Alabama – Library.
3. $26.48 to Amy Miller for errands in Jacksonville, Alabama and to attend ALS Convention in Florence, Alabama, April 10 – May 5, 2006 – Library.
4. $1,110.74 to Mayor Johnny L. Smith to attend Alabama League of Municipalities Annual Meeting, May 6-10, 2006, in Mobile, Alabama – Mayor’s Office.

EMPLOYEE STEP ADVANCES:  To approve the following:

1. Gary Hammett, Range 37A, into Step 12, effective 6/22/06 – Fire Dept.
2. Shawn Garrett, Range 35A, into Step 6, effective 7/9/06 – Fire Dept.
3. Denise Masto, Range 34, into Step 7, effective 7/7/06 – Municipal Court.
4. Charles Sparks, Range 39, into Step 4, effective 6/27/06 – Planning & Building Dept.

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 of a general nature.  There were several. 

Mr. Willie Barnwell, 468 Helen Drive, Piedmont, Alabama, owner of Jacksonville Internet Café, addressed Council regarding Ordinance 467 that was adopted tonight.
Mr. Klaus Duncan, 209 11th Street NE, addressed Council regarding the Senior Citizens Center and Council Member Shelton’s Recommendation Committee to make recommendations for the mill renovation and other City projects.
Mr. L.F. Boozer, addressed Council regarding gambling in Jacksonville.
Mrs. Mindy Poe addressed Council regarding the procedure used to determine priorities and funding for those projects.