MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2010 AT 6:00 PM
The Cedar Bluff Town Council of the Town of Cedar Bluff, County of Cherokee, State of Alabama, met in Regular Session in the Council Room at Town Hall, 3420 Spring Street, Cedar Bluff, Alabama, Monday, January 11, 2010 at 6:00 p.m., pursuant to notice duly posted as prescribed by law. Mayor Ethel Sprouse called the meeting to order. Members in attendance were as follows:
Mayor District 1
Lenora M. McWhorter Jack Bond
District 2 District 3
Mark Hicks Leatha Harp
District 4 District 5
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Council Member Leatha Harp.
FLAG SALUTE
PLEDGE
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1:
Presentation from representative from Cherokee County Hearld.
a.Vicky Robinson of the Cherokee County Hearld regarding placing an ad in the Hearld for “Developing Visions…Reflecting Communities.” This ad will cost the Town $183.96.
A motion was made by Council Member Harp and seconded by Council Member Smith to place the ad at the cost of $183.96.
Motion carried (5-0)
AYE: Smith, McWhorter, Bond, Hicks, Harp
NAY: None
Presentation from representative from The United States Census.
b.Naomi Summers, a representative from the United States Census advised the Mayor, Council and visitors of the importance of the 2010 Census and its effect on the Town and its ability to obtain grants, funding, and other services through the Federal Government.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2:
Approval of minutes from Council Meeting on December 22, 2009.
Council member McWhorter wanted it noted that she reluctantly voted yes to Agenda Item # 23 b and that she requested the Policy and Procedure Book be reviewed. A motion was made by Council Member Bond and seconded by Council Member Hicks to accept the minutes (with correction) of the Council Meeting on December 22, 2009 including this revision.
Motion carried (5-0)
AYE: Smith, McWhorter, Bond, Hicks, Harp
NAY: None
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3:
Presentation of financial disbursements for December, 2009
The financial disbursements were presented to the Town Council.
A motion was made by Council Member Smith, seconded by Council Member Bond.
Motion carried (5-0)
AYE: Smith, McWhorter, Bond, Hicks, Harp
NAY: None
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 4:
Adoption of Resolution 2010-01 to resolve the settlement between the Town and Utility Board.
Resolution 2010-01 was read to all by Council Member Evan Smith. A motion was made by Council Member Smith, seconded by Council Member Bond to accept Resolution 2010-01.
Discussion: Martha Baker requested that the Minutes reflect that there is no proof that the Utility Board was a 3-man-Board.
Motion carried (5-0)
AYE: Smith, McWhorter, Bond, Hicks, Harp
NAY: None
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5:
Discuss/Review Council recommendations of appointments to the Cedar Bluff Utility Board.
All present Council Members were asked for recommendations of appointments to the Utility Board. There were six (6) names in consideration. Jimmy Wallace, Cindy Early, Herb Sherwin, Linda Picklesimer, Rickey Steele, and Bobby Mintz.
1. A motion was made by Council
Member Smith to appoint Cindy Early to fill the unexpired term (October, 2012)
vacated by
Motion carried (5-0)
AYE: Smith, McWhorter, Bond, Hicks, Harp
NAY: None
2. A motion was made by Council Member Bond to appoint Linda Picklesimer to fill the unexpired term (October, 2010) vacated by Nathan Thacker, and seconded by Council Member Hicks.
Motion carried (5-0)
AYE: Smith, McWhorter, Bond, Hicks, Harp
NAY: None
3. A motion was made by Council Member Hicks to appoint Herb Sherwin to fill the unexpired term (October, 2011) vacated by Billie Burkhalter, and seconded by Council Member Bond.
Motion carried (5-0)
AYE: Smith, McWhorter, Bond, Hicks, Harp
NAY: None
3. A motion was made by Council Member Hicks to appoint Ethel Sprouse, and seconded by Council Member Smith.
Discussion: Council Member McWhorter questioned the Mayor regarding her position on the board. The Mayor stated that she would only serve on the Board until a settlement was made between the Town and the Board.
Motion carried (5-0)
AYE: Smith, McWhorter, Bond, Hicks, Harp
NAY: None
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6:
Presentation of Police Report for December, 2009.
The December Police Report was presented by Officer Jason O’Neal.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7:
Presentation of Fire Department Report for December, 2009
The December Fire Department Report was presented by Joey Weaver.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 8:
Distribution of alcohol funds for school per Principal Bobby
Mintz.
There was a total income from the sale of alcohol of
$113,675.11. A proposal from Mr Mintz was presented concerning where the money
would be spent. A motion was made to approve the $22,763.02 request by
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 9:
Committee Report presented by members of the Town Council.
1. Evan Smith Council Member, District 1. Report on status of Alcohol Referendum.
2. Jack
Bond, Council Member, District 2. Report on status of speed control on and
around
3. Leatha Harp, Council Member, District 5. Ms Harp agreed to work with the Police Department to obtain a Transportation Grant.
4. Mark Hicks, Council Member, District 4. Report on expenditures for needed equipment for the Police Department.
5. Lenora McWhorter, Council Member, District 3. Report on Historical Committee.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10:
Citizen’s Participation.
Jean Anderson commended the Police and Fire Departments for their excellent public service.
Billie Sue Neyman commented on the Mayor’s re-appointment to the Utility Board. Mayor Sprouse again, reiterated that her appointment was only until a settlement could be reached.
Don Fath commented on the Alcohol Referendum.
Gloria Thacker requested that the Council Meetings be video taped.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 11:
Adjournment
A motion was made by Council Member Hicks and seconded by Council Member Harp to adjourn.
Motion carried (5-0)
AYE: Smith, McWhorter, Bond, Hicks, Harp
NAY: None
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MAYOR
(S.E.A.L.)
ATTEST:
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TOWN CLERK