MONDAY, MAY 8, 2006 AT 4:00 P.M.
The Cedar Bluff Town Council of the Town of Cedar Bluff, County of Cherokee, State of Alabama, met in Regular Scheduled Session in the Council Room at Town Hall, 3420 Spring Street, Cedar Bluff, Alabama, Monday, May 8, 2006 at 4:00 p.m., pursuant to notice duly posted as prescribed by law. Mayor Martha Baker presided and called the meeting to order. Members in attendance were as follows:
Martha Baker Billie Burkhalter
Mayor District 1
Rick Sides Forrest Pearson District 2 District 3
Leatha Harp___
District 5
ABSENT:
Ethel Sprouse
District 4
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Council member Leatha Harp.
FLAG SALUTE
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Consider approval of the minutes of the April 10; April 24, 2006 and May 4, 2006 meetings.
A motion was made by Burkhalter, seconded by Sides, to approve the minutes of the April 10; April 24, 2006 and May 4, 2006 meetings. Motion carried (5-0).
AYE: Burkhalter, Sides, Pearson, Baker, Harp
NAY: None
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Acknowledge the following minutes:
a. Planning Commission minutes of April 3, 2006
b. Cedar Bluff Utilities Board and Solid
Waste Authority minutes of January 16;
February 6; March 6; March 20; March
27; April 6; April 17; and April 24,
2006 meetings
The minutes of the Planning Commission and Utility Board were acknowledged as presented.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Presentation of Police Report for April 2006 by Police Chief Walden.
The Police report for April 2006 was presented by Police Chief Walden.
At this time, Mayor Baker deviated from the regular agenda to consider Agenda Item No. 12 to allow Police Chief Walden to introduce Mr. Robert Watson and Mr. Allen Moorer from Enforcement Technologies International, LLC to demonstrate a digital video camera system for the police units.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 12: Consider authorizing the Police Department to purchase a digital video camera system for the canine unit vehicle for $4,195.00 with monies received from seized vehicles.
After the demonstration was the video camera, Mayor Baker advised the Council would consider the purchase of the camera for the Police Department and made a decision at a later date.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Presentation of Code Enforcement Report for April, 2006 by Code Enforcement Officer Jimmy Wallace.
The Code Enforcement Report for April 2006 was presented by Code Enforcement Officer Jimmy Wallace.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Presentation of Fire Department Report for April, 2006 by Fire Chief J. P. Curry.
The Fire Department report for April 2006 was presented by Fire Chief J. P. Curry.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Consider an
ordinance to rezone property located at the corner of
After due and careful consideration, Ordinance No. 2006-05 was introduced and entitled “An ordinance to rezone property located at the corner of West Chattooga and Highway 68 from “HC”, Highway Commercial Zoning District to R-3, High Density Residential Zoning District, for use as a twenty-four unit condominium.”
A motion was made by Sides, seconded by Pearson, that Ordinance No. 2006-05 be adopted. Motion carried (5-0).
AYE: Sides, Pearson, Baker, Harp, Burkhalter
NAY: None
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Consider public hearing
and an ordinance rezoning property located on
Mayor
Baker declared a public hearing in session to consider rezoning property
located on
Mayor Baker asked if any persons wished to appear in favor of or in protest of the rezoning. No persons appeared and the public hearing was closed.
A
motion was made by Sides, seconded by Burkhalter, to suspend the rules and
consider the ordinance to rezone property located on
AYE: Sides, Burkhalter, Pearson, Baker, Harp
NAY: None
After due and careful consideration, Ordinance No. 2006-06 was introduced and entitled “An ordinance to rezone property located on Stone Drive from “R-2”, Medium Density Residential Zoning District and “RR”, Rural Residential District to “R-3”, High Density Residential Zoning District.”
A motion was made by Burkhalter, seconded by Sides, that Ordinance No. 2006-06 be adopted. Motion carried (5-0).
AYE: Burkhalter, Sides, Pearson, Baker, Harp
NAY: None
AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Consider a resolution authorizing the Cedar Bluff Fire Department to enter into an agreement with Covenant Billing Corporation for the billing services.
Resolution No. 2006-04 was introduced allowing Covenant Billing Corporation to provide billing services for Fire and EMS Departments to help recover the costs associated with response to motor vehicle accidents (MCS’s), fires, and other emergencies.
A motion was made by Sides, seconded by Burkhalter, that Resolution No. 2006-04 be adopted and to enter into an agreement with Covenant Billing Corporation. Motion carried (5-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Consider an
ordinance regulating the operation, storage and use of personal property deemed
to be a public nuisance within the Town of
After due and careful consideration, Ordinance No. 2006-07 was introduced and entitled “An ordinance regulating the operation, storage and use of personal property deemed to be a public nuisance within the Town of Cedar Bluff, Alabama.”
A motion was made by Burkhalter, seconded by Pearson, that Ordinance No. 2006-07 be adopted. Motion carried (5-0).
AYE: Burkhalter, Pearson, Baker, Sides, Harp
NAY: None
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Consider an ordinance to provide for the demolition or repair of unsafe structures which become a public nuisance and to collect an assessment lien on such property.
After due and careful consideration, Ordinance No. 2006-08 was introduced and entitled “An ordinance to provide for the demolition or repair of unsafe structures which become a public nuisance and to collect an assessment lien on such property.”
A motion was made by Harp, seconded by Burkhalter, that Ordinance No. 2006-08 be adopted. Motion carried (5-0).
AYE: Harp, Burkhalter, Sides, Pearson, Baker
NAY: None
AGENDA ITEM NO. 11: Consider appointing member to the Utility Board to fill vacancy.
A motion was made by Burkhalter, seconded by Harp, to appoint Mayor Baker to the Utility Board and Solid Waste Authority to fill vacancy left by Donald Sanders. Motion carried (4-0).
AYE: Burkhalter, Harp, Sides, Pearson
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: Baker
AGENDA ITEM NO. 13: New Business (Any matter not known about or which could not have been reasonably foreseen prior to the posting of the agenda)
There was no New Business to be considered.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 14: Citizens Participation
Under Citizen’s Participation, Ms. Ann Carr thanked the council for passing the public nuisance ordinance and for their efforts to make Cedar Bluff more attractive.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 15: Adjournment
There being no other business to be considered, a motion was made by Sides, seconded by Harp, that the meeting be adjourned. (4:36 p.m.) Motion carried (5-0).
AYE: Sides, Harp, Burkhalter, Pearson, Baker
NAY: None
___MARTHA BAKER________
MAYOR
(S E A L)
ATTEST:
DeLANA MARTIN________
TOWN CLERK
APPROVED 06/12/06