October 6, 2021
Lee Evancho
Work Session
- Bids
- Advertisement for bids for the demolition of four (4) substandard structures
- 2021 Modified Payscale
- Revise the current pay scale to add Step 19
- Redistricting Agreement
- Agreement with East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission (EARPDC) for redistricting following the recent census
Mayor Draper discussion items
Update on BAE property – They are looking to expand and build another 150 units.
Airport Authority – Hopefully there will be a document to look at soon and we will have more information next week.
City Manager Updates
MOA with East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission (EARPDC) on a Brownfield Coalition Assessment Grant
Trick or Treat on Saturday, 10/30 in the City limits – Because the 31st falls on a Sunday the recommendation is to officially observe the date on the 30th.
City Council Meeting
- Invocation
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Call to Order
- Roll Call
- Mayor Jack Draper – Present
- Ward 1 Councilman Jay Jenkins – Present
- Ward 2 Councilman Demetric D. Roberts – Present
- Ward 3 Councilwoman Ciara Smith – Present
- Ward 4 Councilwoman Millie Harris – Present
- Reading/Approval of Minutes – Unanimously Approved
- Additions/Deletions to the Agenda – Unanimously Approved
- Addition – Revise the current pay scale to add Step 19
- Adoption of the Agenda – Unanimously Approved
- Public Hearing – No Comments
- Unfinished Business – None
- Consent Agenda – Unanimously Approved
- Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application with the Economic Development Administration under the Travel, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation Program
- Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application with the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs under the Recreation Trails Grant Program
- Motion to award bid for up to three (3) 2021 1⁄2Ton Crew Cab Pickup truck for Anniston Police Department to Sunny King Ford in the amount of $30,135.00 each
- Motion to award bid for up to seven (7) 2021 Police Utility Vehicles 4-door AWD for the Police Department to Sunny King Ford in the amount of $33,100.00 each
- Motion to award bid for one (1) 2021 full size 3⁄4 tone Crew Cab Pickup for the Anniston Police Department to Sunny King Ford in the amount of $33,000.00
- Motion to award bid for police vehicle equipment for up to six (6) 2021 or newer SUV’s for the Anniston Police Department in the amount of $7,788.00 each for a total of $46,728.00
- Motion to award bid for police vehicle equipment for one (1) 2021 or newer model SUV for the Anniston Police Department in the amount of $6,954.00
- A motion to award bid police vehicle equipment for up to four (4) 2021 or newer model full sized body pickup trucks for the Anniston Police Department in the amount $3,054.30 each for a total of $12,217.20
- Ordinances – 1st Reading Only
- Ordinance adopting Chapter 11, Article II, Division 1, Section 11.13.1 of the Code of Ordinances Regarding Maintenance and Reporting of Fire and Life Safety Records 1st Reading
- Ordinance adopting Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of Ordinances to require registration of vacant properties 1st Reading
- Ordinance declaring interest in real property to be surplus and authorizing termination of Reverter Clause 1st Reading
- Resolutions
- Resolution authorizing Professional Services and Technology Agreement – Tabled Until the 19th
- Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement with East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission for redistricting services – Unanimously Approved
- Addition or other Matters that may come before the Council – None
- Public Comments – None
- Council Comments
- Councilwoman Harris – COVID numbers are down. She hopes to keep this trend going. She also noted she recently had her booster shot with no issues.
- Councilman Roberts is concerned that he is starting to hear the same old things about Anniston. He encourages people who have problems or concerns with the city to reach out to the council. He noted the opening of Full Bellie Deli just this week as well. He also encouraged wearing a mask, social distancing, and encouraged all to get the shot.
- Councilman Draper thanked all for attending and watching. He also congratulated the Donoho Girls Volleyball team for going as far as the did in the County tournament.
- Mayor Draper agreed with Councilman Robert’s statements about sticking with Anniston and communicating concerns.
- Adjournment – Unanimously Approved
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