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, June 9, 2008 at 4:00 p.m., pursuant to notice duly posted as
prescribed by law. Mayor
Mayor District 2
District 5
ABSENT:
District 1
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Council member
FLAG SALUTE
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Consider approval of the
minutes of the
A motion was
made by Council Member Pearson, seconded by Council Member Harp that the minutes
of the
AYE: Pearson, Harp, May, Pearson, Baker, Sprouse
NAY: None
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Consider appoint of a Mayor ProTem
Mayor Baker advised she would like to appoint a Mayor ProTem. No nomination was made and the item died for lack of a motion.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Acknowledge the minutes from the following Boards, Committees and Authorities.
a.
Planning Commission meeting of
b.
Parks and Recreation Board meeting of
The minutes from the Boards, Committees and Authorities meetings were acknowledged.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Presentation of Police Report for May, 2008
The Police Report for May, 2008 was presented by Police Sergeant J P. Curry.
MAY 2008
|
CITATIONS |
|
WARNINGS |
|
ARRESTS |
|
REPORTS |
|
|
DUI |
3 |
No seat belt |
5 |
Assault |
0 |
Domestic |
5 |
|
No seat belt |
0 |
Child restraint violation |
0 |
Drugs |
0 |
Theft |
2 |
|
Child restraint violation |
0 |
Speeding |
16 |
Drug paraphernalia |
0 |
Burglary |
3 |
|
Speeding |
1 |
Speeding +25 mph |
0 |
Domestic violence |
0 |
Harassment |
1 |
|
Speeding +25 mph |
0 |
No driver's license |
1 |
Reckless endangerment |
0 |
Assault |
0 |
|
No driver's license |
0 |
No proof of insurance |
0 |
Disorderly conduct |
0 |
Traffic crash |
3 |
|
No proof of insurance |
0 |
Susp/Rev/Canc DL |
0 |
UPPB |
0 |
Other |
0 |
|
Susp/Rev/Canc DL |
0 |
Run stop sign |
0 |
Theft |
0 |
|
|
|
Reckless driving |
0 |
Improper/No tag |
0 |
Burglary |
0 |
CALLS w/no |
|
|
Attempting to elude |
0 |
Improper equipment |
1 |
Public intoxication |
1 |
report taken |
|
|
Run stop sign |
2 |
Other |
0 |
Criminal mischief |
0 |
Alarm |
2 |
|
Open container |
0 |
Checkpoint |
1 |
Criminal trespass |
0 |
Noise |
0 |
|
Improper/No tag |
0 |
|
|
Other |
0 |
Animal |
2 |
|
Improper equipment |
0 |
|
|
Felony warrants |
0 |
Disturbance |
3 |
|
Other |
0 |
|
|
Misdemeanor warrants |
1 |
Othercall |
12 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Agency assist |
17 |
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Presentation of Fire
Department Report for May, 2008.
The Fire Reports for May, 2008 was presented by Fire Chief J P Curry.
MAY 2008
Structure
related alarms- 10
Vehicle
related alarms- 1
Woods
and Grass fires- 2
Medical
alarms- 1
Wrecks
or Accidents - 3
Unspecified
or other alarms- 4
Total Runs 21
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Presentation of Code Enforcement Report for May, 2008
The
Code Enforcement Report for May, 2008 was presented by Code Enforcement/Zoning
Official
MAY 2008
One
Building Permit for remodel
One
Building Permit for mobile home
Two
Zoning Permits
Two Electrical
Permits
One Plumbing
Permit
Three
Mechanical Permits
One
Sewer Pump Permit
One
Sign Permit
Two
Building Permits in May 2008 total construction cost was $31,000.00
Total construction costs of Building
Permits for 2008 is $390,500.00
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Presentation from Mr. John
Holbrook,
Mayor advised that Mr. Holbrook was not present for the presentation and this item would be tabled.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Presentation of Parks and Recreation Board Report.
Mrs.
She also advised of plans to rewire the park and build a bathroom for the park.
Mrs. Oliver informed the Council and citizens that the Liberty Day booths were filling up quickly and advised that several items have been donated by various merchants.
She also advised that the gazebo donated by the Tucker family was erected in the park this week.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Mayor’s Proclamation
“Cedar Bluff Tigers Track and Field Month”
June 2008
Mayor Baker presented a proclamation to the Cedar Bluff Boys and Girls Tiger Track and Field Team for the 2008 Class 1A Championship.
The proclamation was accepted by Coach Mark Mitchell and various tract members.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Consider the condemnation
issue for property located at
The Town Attorney Bill Hawkins advised that thirty (30) days would not be until Thursday, June 12 and he suggested this meeting be continued until that time.
A motion was made by Council
Member Sprouse, seconded by Council Member Pearson that this item be continued
until
AYE: Sprouse, Pearson, Baker, Harp, May
NAY: None
AGENDA ITEM NO. 11: Public hearing and consider an ordinance to create a zoning district for Commercial Campgrounds “CC”.
Mayor Baker opened a public hearing to consider and ordinance to create a zoning district for Commercial Campgrounds “CC”.
No persons appeared and the hearing was closed
Mayor Baker introduced Ordinance No. 2008-11 amending the zoning ordinance to create a zoning district for Commercial Campgrounds “CC”.
After due and careful consideration, a motion was made by Council Member Sprouse, seconded by Council Member Pearson, to adopt Ordinance No. 2008-11 creating a zoning district for Commercial Campgrounds in the Town of Cedar Bluff. Motion carried (5-0).
AYE: Sprouse, Pearson, Baker, Harp, May
NAY: None
AGENDA ITEM NO. 12: Consider a resolution and authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with Video Industrial Services, Inc. and Jackson Paving & Construction, Inc. for Neighborhood Revitalization, Streets, Storm Drainage and Wastewater Collection CDBG Project No. SM-CM-CP-07-028.
Mayor Baker introduced Resolution No. 2008-02 authorizing the Mayor to enter into contracts for the Neighborhood Revitalization CDBG Project No. SM-CM-CP-07-028 with:
o Street and Storm Drainage by Jackson Paving & Construction, Inc. in the amount of $118,199.15
o TV Inspection & Line Rehabilitation by Video Industrial Service, Inc. in the amount of $76,545.00
After due and careful consideration, a motion was made by Council Member May, seconded by Council Member Harp, to adopt Resolution No. 2008-02 as presented. Motion carried (5-0)
AYE: May, Harp, Pearson, 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 she had received a request from the Parks and Recreation Board to appoint Mr. Randall Clifton to the Parks and Recreation Board.
A motion was made by Council Member Sprouse, seconded by Council Member Pearson to appoint Mr. Randall Clifton to the Parks and Recreation Board. Motion carried (5-0)
AYE: Sprouse, Pearson, Baker, Harp, May
NAY: None
Mayor Baker advised she had received a letter and contract from Envision Media, Inc. the company purchasing Trust Cable of MS. Pledging the existing cable television system in Cedar Bluff, including any franchises owed by Trust Cable.
A motion was made by Council Member Sprouse, seconded by Council Member Pearson to authorize the Mayor to renegotiate the franchise agreement before signing with a new company. Motion carried (5-0)
AYE: Sprouse, Pearson, Baker, Harp, May
NAY: None
Fire Chief J P Curry appeared before the Council to request monies from the Town to purchase dress uniforms for the Cedar Bluff Volunteer Fire Department at a cost of approximately $1,500.
Chief Curry also publicly thanked the citizens for their donations to the Fire Department.
Mayor Baker advised the Town had gone over budget the last two (2) months in expenditures for the Town and Fire Department.
Council
Member Pearson advised he would give $300.00 toward the uniforms. Mr.
A motion was made by Council Member Sprouse, seconded by Council Member Harp for the Town to pay the remaining $700.00 for the uniforms. Motion carried (5-0)
AYE: Sprouse, Harp, May, Pearson, Baker
NAY: None
Firefighter Bobby Jo Stinson thanked the Town Council, citizens and Fire Chief for the changes made to the Cedar Bluff Fire Department in his twenty-eight (28) years serving as a firefighter.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 14: Council Member’s Comments.
There were No Council Member’s Comments.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 15: Citizen’s Participation (A five minute limit per person)
In Citizen’s Participation, Mrs. Ann Carr advised she had talked with the Sheriff’s office about the animal control in Cedar Bluff and was advised the County would not handle animal control in Cedar Bluff without a charge.
Council Member Sprouse advised the Council she had given some Attorney General Opinions to the Town Attorney to review.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 16: Adjournment
There
being no further business to be considered at this meeting, a motion was made
by Council Member Sprouse, seconded by Council Member Pearson, that this
meeting be recessed to reconvene
AYE: Sprouse, Pearson, Baker, Harp, May
NAY: None
_____MARTHA BAKER______________
MAYOR
(S.E.A.L.)
ATTEST:
DeLANA MARTIN_____________________
TOWN CLERK
APPROVED