Jacksonville City Council Meeting

Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville City Council held a regularly scheduled work session and city council meeting on Monday, January 22, 2024.

Call to order.
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll call.
- Tony Taylor – Present
- Sherry Laster – Present
- Coty Galloway – Present
- Andy Green – Present
- Terry Wilson – Present
Proclamation: National School Board Month – January 2024.

The month of January is National School Board Month. Internal Superintendent Dr. Barber and School Board Member, Marita Watson were in attendance.

WHEREAS, our community values a quality education as a vital step along the pathway to success for our children, offering the opportunity to place our students firmly on the track to a lifetime of excellence and achievement; and

WHEREAS, a strong school system is also a diamond in the quality of life for all Jacksonville citizens and a very important draw for bringing new blood to our community; and

WHEREAS, January is National School Board recognition month and the theme for 2024 is “Cultivating Brilliance in Alabama Schools; and

WHEREAS, the Jacksonville Board of Education is apprised of very dedicated, knowledgeable and caring individuals who work prudently to ensure that the students that attend Jacksonville City Schools are afforded the best curriculum and environment to thrive in; and

WHEREAS, the Jacksonville Board of Education is very knowledgeable in creating policies to guarantee the children, teachers and employees a safe, efficient and effective school system and providing representation at the local, state and federal levels for education interests of importance to Jacksonville City Schools; and

WHEREAS, these decision-makers are responsible for maintaining strong, effective budgetary oversight, high standards for employment and a safe, well-managed set of school facilities, while serving our community with integrity, honor and a commitment to our children’s futures.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Johnny L. Smith, Mayor of the City of Jacksonville, and on behalf of the City Council of Jacksonville, Alabama do hereby proclaim the month of January 2024 as National Board of Education Month and encourage all residents of this community to reach out to our Jacksonville Board of Education members and thank them for devoting their time, knowledge and talents to advocate for our school children and an excellent school system.

SIGNED, this 22nd day of January 2024.

Adoption of Minutes – Unanimously Approved

Adoption of agenda. – Unanimously Approved with changes below
- Add: Consider action to approve the employment of the following: Reilly Warren Hall, Part-Time Public Safety Communications Officer, Range 12, effective upon compliance with Ordinance No. 273, due to the resignation of Mary Duke.
- Add: Consider action to accept the resignation of the following: Mary Hope Lambert, Public Safety Communications Officer, effective February 2, 2024.
- Amend: Consider action to adjourn into an Executive Session under the provisions of the Code of Alabama Section 36-25A-7(a)(6) to discuss the consideration the governmental body is willing to offer or accept for the purchase, sale, exchange, lease, or market value of real property and Section 36-25A-7(a)(7) to discuss matters of economic development, trade, or commerce.
- Amend: Request to attend Conference/training Session with Costs exceeding $1,000.00.
  - $1,545.00 to Christian Lopez to attend Structural Collapse Class a the Alabama Fire College, arch 11-18, 2024.
  - $1,205 to Marcus Wood to attend Alabama Chief’s Association Winter Training Conference in Montgomery, February 18-21, 2024.
Public comments concerning agenda. – None
Consider action to Suspend the Rules for the Immediate Consideration of Ordinance No. O-651- 24 regarding Floodplain Development. – Unanimously Approved
Consideration of Ordinance No. O-651-24 regarding Floodplain Development. – Unanimously Approved
Consideration of Ordinance No. O-650-24 that Rezones Certain Property located in the Southwest Quadrant of the Intersection of Mountain Street, NE and 7th Avenue, NE that is Known as a One Lot Subdivision Named Jim’s Place as Recorded in Plat Book KK, Page 63 from R- 1 (Single-Family Residential District) to R-2 (Two-Family Residential District). (Received First Reading January 8, 2024)) – Unanimously Approved

Consideration of Resolution No. R-2197-24 requesting the Alabama Legislature to Introduce Legislation to Amend Title 45, Chapter 8A, Sections 45-8A-70. Board of Education; Terms; Elections of the City of Jacksonville, Alabama. – Unanimously Approved

A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE ALABAMA LEGISLATURE TO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO AMEND TITLE 45, CHAPTER 8A, SECTIONS 45-8A-70. BOARD OF EDUCATION;TERMS; ELECTIONS OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,ALABAMAWHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Jacksonville desires the Alabama Legislature to amend the local law governing the board of education elections of the City of Jacksonville;NOW THEREFORE BE TI RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Jacksonville as follows:Section 1.The City Council requests its local legislative delegation to introduce and support local legislation in the Alabama Legislature amending the local law governing the board of education elections of the Cityof Jacksonville.Section 2. Adraft bill, substantially in the form of Exhibit A(attached), shall be prepared and advertised as required for introduction by the local delegation.Section 3. Acopy of the resolution and the draft bill shall be immediately forwarded to the local legislative delegation for their review and consideration.PASSED AND ADOPTED this the 22nd day of January 2024.

Consider action to authorize the Mayor to sign the Pyrotecnico Agreement for Fireworks Display at JaxFest to be held on July 3, 2024. – Unanimously Approved
- $9,400.00 Aerial Fireworks Display (Suggested Duration 5-7 Min.) $ 100.00 County Permit Fee $9,500.00 Total
Consider action to accept the WWG&SB FY2023 Audit as presented by Edgar & Associates. – Unanimously Approved
Consider action to approve the employment of the following: – Unanimously Approved
- Sara Ann Melton, Recreation & Athletics Assistant, Range 7, effective upon compliance with Ordinance No. 273. (New Position)
- Cameron Antoine Russell, Utility Maintenance Assistant, Range 10, effective upon compliance with Ordinance No. 273, due to the promotion of Aaron Bergquist.
- Reilly Warren Hall, Part-Time Public Safety Communications Officer, Range 12, effective upon compliance with Ordinance No. 273, due to the resignation of Mary Duke.
Consider action to approve the transfer of the following: – Unanimously Approved
- David “Drew” Tinker, Full-Time Corrections Officer, Range 9, effective January 24, 2024, due to the resignation of Taylor Cross.
Consider action to accept the resignation of the following: – Unanimously Approved
- Cameron L. Watkins, Police Officer, effective January 23, 2024.
- Mary Hope Lambert, Public Safety Communications Officer, effective February 2, 2024.
Consent Agenda – Unanimously Approved
- Budget Amendment Requests.
  - Police
    - Increase Account No. 10-02-6101-00-70335 in the amount of $20.19 for restitution.
- Purchases Over $7,500.00.
  - Utility Office
    - $8,819.50 to Empire Pipe and Supply for the purchase of antennas & modules to convert octave meters to radio read.
    - $38,405.65 to Empire Pipe & Supply for purchase of 6” fireline meter & vault and 2” water meter and vault for Whataburger. (to be reimbursed by contractor)
    - $61,522.84 to Empire Pipe & Supply for the purchase of 6” fireline meter, 4” water line meter and vault and 2” meter for irrigation for JSU ROC. (to be reimbursed by JSU contractor)
    - $10,893.04 to Neal’s Measurement gas at JSU Housing and JSU Football Ops. (to be reimbursed by contractor)
- Requests to Attend Conference/Training Session with Costs Exceeding $1,000.00.
  - $1,545.00 to Christian Lopez to attend Structural Collapse Class a the Alabama Fire College, arch 11-18, 2024.
  - $1,205 to Marcus Wood to attend Alabama Chief’s Association Winter Training Conference in Montgomery, February 18-21, 2024.
  - 1,545.00 to Matt Stambaugh to attend Structural Collapse class at the Alabama Fire College, March 11-18, 2024.
  - $2,745.00 to Blake Curry to attend Structural Collapse class at the Alabama Fire College, March 11-18, 2024
- Disposition of Surplus Property.
  - PARD
    - Decal No. 3850 – Hoshizaki Ice Maker, Model #500MAH – scrap.
Public comments for general items. – None
Council Member Remarks.
- Andy Green thanked all on the Board of Education and looks forward to the nest Board of Education Meeting.
Mayor’s report.
- The Library os now offering Notary Services
- Blood Drive will be Tuesday, January 23rd.
- The Mayor also recognized an intern that assisted in writing grants.
Any Other Business. – None
Consider action to adjourn into an Executive Session under the provisions of the Code of Alabama Section 36-25A-7(a)(6) to discuss the consideration the governmental body is willing to offer or accept for the purchase, sale, exchange, lease, or market value of real property and Section 36-25A-7(a)(7) to siducss matters of economic development, trade, or commerce. – Unanimously Approved

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