MONDAY, MAY 14, 2007 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 14, 2007 at 4:00 p.m., pursuant to notice duly posted as
prescribed by law. Mayor
Mayor District 1
District 2 District 4
District 5
ABSENT
Forrest
Pearson
District 3
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Council member
FLAG SALUTE
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Consider approval of the minutes of the April 9, May 3, and May 10, 2007 meetings.
A motion was made by Council Member Sprouse, seconded by Council Member Burkhalter that the minutes of April 9, May 3, and May 10, 2007, be approved as presented. Motion carried (5-0).
AYE: Sprouse, Burkhalter, Sides, Baker, Harp
NAY: None
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Acknowledge the minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of April 2, 2007
The minutes from the Planning Commission meeting was acknowledged.
AGENDA ITEM
NO. 3: Presentation
by Bobby Mintz,
Mayor Baker
introduced Mr. Bobby Mintz,
Mr. Mintz explained that $25,678.97 was given to the school by the town in November, 2006. He advised that $2,000 was given to each sport and he presented a detailed list of what each sport had purchased with the money.
Mr. Mintz also advised the school’s intention is to apply additional monies to refurbish the elementary gym floor and to install a sport court floor and suspended goals.
At this time, Mr. Mintz recognized the football and track teams of Cedar Bluff for the championship won.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Presentation
by Nell Oliver, Parks and Recreation Board on the progress of park equipment
and events for the park.
Mayor Baker called upon Nell Oliver, Parks and Recreation Board Secretary to give an update on the progress of the park equipment and events.
Mrs. Oliver advised the Council that the Parks and Recreation Board was in the process of removing the old playground equipment and making room for new equipment that we hope to acquire.
Mrs. Oliver also advised that preparations were under way for Liberty Day and that the Cedar Bluff Women’s Club is planning to have a booth to sell hamburgers and hotdogs at Liberty Day and the proceeds would be assisting with bullet proof vests for the Police Department.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Mayor’s Proclamation
“Older Americans Month”
May 2007
Mayor Baker introduced and read aloud the proclamation for “Older Americans Month” and declared May 2007 as Older Americans Month.
Mr. & Mrs. John Livingston and Ms. Bernice McCord were present to accept the proclamation.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Presentation of Police Report for April, 2007 by Police Chief Walden.
The Police Report for April, 2007 was presented by Mr. Jimmy Wallace.
ARREST UTC’S
DRUGS
6
SPEEDING 3
DRUG
PARAPHERNALIA RECKLESS
DRIVING
PISTOL
WITHOUT PERMIT NO
SEAT BELT
DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE 2 SUSP.
OR REVOKED DL 1
DISORDERLY
CONDUCT ATTEMPT
TO ELUDE
NOISE
ORDINANCE NO
INSURANCE
CRIMINAL
LITTERING IMPROPER
EQUIPMENT
D.U.I.
2 DOG ORDINANCE
U.P.P.B
IMPROPER
OR NO
THEFT
IMPROPER
TURN
BURGLARY
IMPROPER
PASSING
PUBLIC
INTOXICATION 2 NO DL. 2
WARRANTS
1 CHILD RESTRAINT 1
OTHER 1
OTHER
THEFT REPORTS TRAFFIC CRASHES
3
RECOVERED PROPERTY
SEIZED PROPERTY
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Presentation
of Fire Department Report for April, 2007 by Fire Chief J. P. Curry.
The
Fire Report for April, 2007 was presented by Mayor Baker
Structure
related alarms- 10
Vehicle
related alarms- 0
Woods
and Grass fires- 1
Medical
alarms- 0
Wrecks
or Accidents -8
Unspecified
or other alarms- 1
Total Runs 20
AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Presentation of Code Enforcement Report for April, 2007 by Code Enforcement Officer Jimmy Wallace
The Code Enforcement Report for April, 2007 was presented by Building Official Jimmy Wallace
Four
Building Permits for new House
Two
Permits for addition to house
Six
Permits for accessory structure
Three
Permits for camper setup
Fifteen
Zoning Permits
Nine
Electrical Permits
Five
Plumbing Permits
Four
Mechanical Permits
Two
Sewer Pump Station Permits
Fifteen
Building Permits in April 2007 total construction cost was $728,000.00
Total construction costs of Building
Permits for 2007 is $1,944,000.00
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Consider recommendations presented by the Planning Commission.
· Rezone certain property located on CO RD 597; CO RD 606; CO RD 625 and CO RD 904 from “R-2” Medium Density Residential Zoning District; to “RR” Rural Residential District
Planning Commission recommends approval
·
Rezone certain property located on
Planning Commission recommends approval
A motion was made by Council Member Burkhalter, seconded by Council Member Sides, to approve the Planning Commission recommendations as presented. Motion carried (5-0)
AYE: Burkhalter, Sides, Baker, Sprouse, Harp
NAY: None
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Consider appointment to the Cedar Bluff Utility Board.
Mayor Baker advised that Council Member Harp had a nomination for appointment to the Cedar Bluff Utility Board.
A motion was made by Council Member Harp, seconded by Council Member Sides to appoint Mr. Eugene Mann to fill the vacancy on the Cedar Bluff Utility Board. Motion carried (5-0).
AYE: Harp, Sides, Baker, Sprouse, Harp
NAY: None
AGENDA ITEM NO. 11: Consider
appointment for an alternate member on the Zoning Board of Adjustments.
Mayor Baker that Council Member Burkhalter had a nomination for appointment to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
A motion was made by Council Member Burkhalter, seconded by Council Member Sides to appoint Mr. John Holbrook to fill the vacancy on the Zoning Board of Adjustments. Motion carried (5-0).
AYE: Burkhalter, Sides, Baker, Sprouse, Harp
NAY: None
AGENDA ITEM NO. 12: Consider appointment of Haley Bryson to the Cedar Bluff Volunteer Fire Department.
Mayor Baker advised the Council of request made by Fire Chief JP Curry for the appointment of Haley Bryson to the Cedar Bluff Volunteer Fire Department.
A motion was made by Council Member Sides, seconded by Council Member Harp, to appoint Haley Bryson as a volunteer firefighter to the Cedar Bluff Volunteer Fire Department. Motion carried (5-0).
AYE: Sides, Harp, Burkhalter, Baker, Sprouse
NAY: None
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)
In New Business, Mayor Baker advised the Council of the Budget/Income Statement report that had been distributed to each Council Member.
Mayor Baker also
informed the Council that it was time to begin mosquito spraying and the
Council needed to enter into a contract with the Town of
A motion was
made by Council Member Sprouse, seconded by Council Member Sides to enter into
an agreement with the Town of
AYE: Sprouse, Sides, Baker, Harp, Burkhalter
NAY: None
At this time Mayor Baker advised the Town is in the process of responding to FEMA regarding the letter notifying of violations.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 14: Council Member’s Comments.
In Council Member’s Comments, Council Member Sprouse requested the Police Officers monitor and enforce speed limit on Highway 9 in the 4-lane sections.
It was also suggested that the state may consider putting up “Right Turn Only” signs at the Highway 68 Intersection.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 15: Citizen’s Participation (A five minute limit per person)
In Citizen’s Participation, Mr. John McCormick, Civitan Club advised he would be presenting a proposal to the Civitan Club to clean up the litter on Highway 9 and 68 in Cedar Bluff. He requested the Utility Department pick up the trash bag they would have on the roadside.
Mr. McCormick advised this was in accordance with the Adopt a Mile Program and requested the town supply signs notifying the public that this will be a Cedar Bluff Civitan Club activity.
Mr. McCormick also requested the Town advise the Civitan Club of work or improvements needing to be done for the under privileged.
At
this time, Zoning Official Jimmy Wallace advised the Planning Commission was in
the process of updating the Zoning Ordinance to make it fit the Town of
He also advised the Council and citizens that the town is issuing permits in the police jurisdiction and the majority of citizens and contractors seem to be pleased with the changes.
Mr. Wallace also noted that there has been a significant increase in building permits in the last two (2) years:
2005- Eighteen (18) building permits
2006- Ninety-three (93) building permits
2007- Fifty (50) building permits issued in the first five months of the year.
At this time, Mr. John Livingston thanked the Mayor and Council for the invitation to come to the meeting and accept the “Older Americans Month” proclamation.
Mr. Dean Buttram, Attorney advised he was attending this council meeting to secure the Mayor’s signature for warrants for the Gadsden State Campus and to notify that the closing will be May 24, 2007.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 16: Adjournment
There being no further business to be considered, a motion was made by Council Member Sprouse, seconded by Council Member Harp, that the meeting be adjourned. (4:51 p.m.). Motion carried.
AYE: Sprouse, Harp, Burkhalter, Sides, Baker
NAY: None
_____MARTHA BAKER_______________
MAYOR
(S.E.A.L.)
ATTEST:
__DeLANA MARTIN_________________
TOWN CLERK
APPROVED 06/11/07