Jacksonville City Council Meeting Appoints New Municipal Judge and Gives Updates on Projects

Jacksonville, AL – The city of Jacksonville heels a regularly scheduled city council meeting.

Call to order.
Invocation: Rev. Velma Thomas St. Paul C.M.E. Church
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll call.
- Tony Taylor – Present
- Sherry Laster – Present
- Coty Galloway – Present
- Andy Green – Present
- Terry Wilson – Present
Adoption of minutes. – Unanimously Approved
Adoption of agenda. – Unanimously Approved with notes changes
- Consideration of Resolution R-2153-23 Granting a Tax Abatement to M&J Shipping Supplies, LLC and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Tax Abatement Agreement with M & J Shipping Suppliers, LLC for same.
- Consideration of Resolution R-2154-23 Appointing a Municipal Judge in the City of Jacksonville, Alabama
- Consider action to approve the new job description for court clerical assistant, Range 7 per the attached.
- Consider action to approve the employment of the following:
  - Jeri DeShannon Husley, Library Specialist Range 8, effective upon compliance with Ordnance No. 273 due to the resignation of Santana Harmon
  - Kyle Aaron Knight, Police Officer, Range 18, effective upon compliance with Ordnance No. 273 due to the resignation of Joseph Buckland to SRO (authorize payment mandated by APOST rule 36-21-7)
- Consent Agenda
  - Increase Account No. 10-07-6602-00-70320 in the amount of $13,800.00 to cut danger areas along Chief Ladiga Trail.
- Consider action to adjourn into an Executive Session under the provisions of the Code of Alabama Section 36-25A-7(a)(1) to discuss the general reputation and character, physical condition, professional competence or mental health of any public employee and 36-25-A-7(a)(6) to discuss consideration for the purchase, sale or lease of real property.
Proclamation. – None
Public comments concerning agenda items.
- Marita Watson wanted to thank the council for the sidewalk project. She has addressed the council many times and she really is excited and wanted to thank the council.
Consideration of Resolution No. R-2151-23 Approving the City of Jacksonville’s Participation in the State of Alabama Sales and Use Tax Holiday as Authorized by Alabama Act NO. 2012-256 for the Year 2023 Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. – Unanimously Approved
Consider action to accept the Bid Report for Bid No. 23-02 and approve Resolution No. R-2152- 23 Awarding Bid No. 23-02, Custodial Support, Public Safety Complex to Dunn’s Professional Services. – Unanimously Approved
Consideration of Resolution R-2153-23 Granting a Tax Abatement to M&J Shipping Supplies, LLC and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Tax Abatement Agreement with M & J Shipping Suppliers, LLC for same. – Unanimously Approved
Consideration of Resolution R-2154-23 Appointing a Municipal Judge in the City of Jacksonville, Alabama – Unanimously Approved
- The new judge will be Jason Odom was chosen between four applicants. Mr. Odom thanked the council for the opportunity.
Consider action to authorize the Mayor to sign the Traffic Enforcement Agreement with East Central Alabama Highway Safety Office for the period 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023, per the attached. – Unanimously Approved
Consider action to authorize the Mayor to sign the 3-year agreement with BriefCam for the purpose of Transforming Video Surveillance into Actionable Intelligence, per the attached. – Unanimously Approved
Consider action to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract with B & H Tree Service for removal of trees on Chief Ladiga Trail, per the attached. – Unanimously Approved
Consider action to approve JPWP #23-111, Sidewalk Improvement Project Along George Douthit Drive, SW and James Hopkins Road, SW, per the attached. – Unanimously Approved
Consider action to approve the Charged Off Accounts for the Water Works, Gas and Sewer Board, per the attached. – Unanimously Approved
Consider action to rescind the resignation of Franklin Cinto, Corrections Officer, at his request and upon the recommendation of Police Chief Marcus Wood. – Unanimously Approved
Consider action to approve the new job description for court clerical assistant, Range 7 per the attached. – Unanimously Approved
Consider action to approve the employment of the following: – Unanimously Approved
- Jeri DeShannon Husley, Library Specialist Range 8, effective upon compliance with Ordnance No. 273 due to the resignation of Santana Harmon
- Kyle Aaron Knight, Police Officer, Range 18, effective upon compliance with Ordnance No. 273 due to the resignation of Joseph Buckland to SRO (authorize payment mandated by APOST rule 36-21-7)
Consent Agenda – Unanimously Approved
- Budget Amendments.
- Purchases over $7,500.00.
- Requests to attend Conference/Training Session with Costs Exceeding $1,000.00.
- Disposition of Surplus Property.
- Records Disposal.
Public comments for general items. –
- Marita Watson, President of the JSC BOE for the placement of an addition SRO in the city schools and for financial supporting the security of the school system.
- Nancy Gillespie – President of the Jacksonville Arts Council wanted to thank the city for supporting the council and noted the upcoming Christmas Village.
- Jakob Williamson with the Chamber of Commerce wanted to share a few events that will be happening in the area.
Council Member Remarks.
- Councilman Green reminded all about the Veterans Program on Veterans day at 11:00 am.
- The Saturday is a home game and there will be a large number of visitors coming to the city.
Mayor’s report.
- The Mayor thanked all for participating in the selection of the new Municipal judge.
- Saturday 10/29/2022 is the district IV Volleyball Tournament, 9am JCC and the Hocus Pocus Movie night on the square at 7:00 pm.
- Thursday, October 27th from 3:30 – 5:30 pm. A Hocus Pocus Spooktacular
- Friday, 10/28/2022 at 9pm the Haunted Jacksonville Walking Tour
- Friday November 4th Slam (Wrestling) on the Square at 5:30 pm
- Saturday, November 5th the Volleyboo Invitational Tournament 9:00 am.
- Update of the demolition to showcase that there have been a lot of changes and work is being done.
Any Other Business.
Consider action to adjourn into an Executive Session under the provisions of the Code of Alabama Section 36-25A-7(a)(1) to discuss the general reputation and character, physical condition, professional competence or mental health of any public employee and 36-25-A-7(a)(6) to discuss consideration for the purchase, sale or lease of real property. – Unanimously Approved

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