Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville, AL –The Jacksonville City Council met for their regularly scheduled work session and City Council meeting on Monday, October 23rd.
- Call to order.
- Invocation: Rev. Steve West First United Methodist Church
- Pledge of Allegiance.
- Roll call.
- Tony Taylor – Present
- Sherry Laster – Present
- Coty Galloway – Absent
- Andy Green – Present
- Terry Wilson – Present
- Adoption of minutes. – Unanimously Accepted
- Adoption of agenda. – Unanimously Accepted with changes
- Add: 14a Consider Action to approve the employment of the following:
- Cameron Austin Coleman, Police Officer, Range 18, effective upon compliance with Ordinance No. 273, due to the resignation of Micah Craft.
- Theodore A. Copeland, Police Officer, Range 18, upon compliance with Ordinance No. 273, due to the promotion of Jacob Collins.
- Amend: 23 Consider action to adjourn into an Executive Session under the provisions of the Code of Alabama, Section 36-25A-7(a)7 to discuss the preliminary negotiations involving matters of trade and economic development. to Adjournment
- Add: Consent Agenda
- 17a Budget Amendment Fire Increase Account No. 10-02-6102-00-60144 in the amount of $11,992.25 for insurance payment for repairs to Engine No. 2.
- Add: 14a Consider Action to approve the employment of the following:
- Proclamations/Recognitions: Farm-City Week – November 17-23, 2023. – No recipients present.
- Public comments concerning agenda. – No comments
- Consider action to accept the Bid Report for Bid No. 24-02, Purchase of Vehicles for Utility Maintenance Department No. 1 and approve Resolution No. R-2192-24 to Award Bid for same to Larry Puckett Chevrolet, Inc., and authorize the Mayor to sign any necessary documents. – Unanimously Accepted
- Consider action to accept the Bid Report for Bid No. 24-03, Purchase of Vehicles for Utility Maintenance Department No. 2 and approve Resolution No. R-2193-24 to Award Bid for same to Larry Puckett Chevrolet, Inc., and authorize the Mayor to sign any necessary documents. – Unanimously Accepted
- Consideration of Resolution No. R-2194-24 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 2024 Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. – Unanimously Accepted
- Consider action to authorize the Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with the Board of Education for Use and Improvement of Outdoor Recreation Facilities (Baseball Field). – Unanimously Accepted
- Consider action to authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement with Jacksonville State University for Forensic Services, Consultation and Education. Unanimously Accepted
- Consider action to approve the FY2023 Ambulance Write-off List. – Unanimously Accepted
- Consider Action to approve the employment of the following: Unanimously Accepted
- Cameron Austin Coleman, Police Officer, Range 18, effective upon compliance with Ordinance No. 273, due to the resignation of Micah Craft.
- Theodore A. Copeland, Police Officer, Range 18, upon compliance with Ordinance No. 273, due to the promotion of Jacob Collins.
- Consider action to approve the promotion of the following: – Unanimously Accepted
- Christian Raul Lopez, Fire Engineer/Paramedic, Range 12A, effective October 25, 2023, due to the reclassification of Dustin Trammell.
- Zach Burchfield, Fire Engineer/Paramedic, Range 12A, effective October 25, 2023, due to the resignation of Matthew Hardeman.
- Consider action to accept the resignation of the following: Unanimously Accepted
- Kody Kilgro, Laborer for PARD, effective October 13, 2023.
- Consider action to acknowledge the retirement notification of the following: Unanimously Accepted
- Mark Williams, Building Inspector, effective November 30, 2023.
- Councilmembers acknowledges the many years of service from Mr. Williams.
- Mark Williams, Building Inspector, effective November 30, 2023.
- Consent Agenda – Unanimously Accepted
- Budget Amendment
- Fire
- Increase Account No. 10-02-6102-00-60144 in the amount of $11,992.25 for insurance payment for repairs to Engine No. 2.
- Fire
- Purchases Over $7,500.00.
- General
- $9,759.40 to Davis Landscape Services for landscaping and irrigation repairs at the Chief Ladige Park.
- Police
- $29,438.88 to Northeast Alabama Regional Communications System for Calhoun County 911 Radio User Fees.
- $289,711.52 to Stivers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for the purchase of seven (7) 2024 Dodge Durango Pursuit, State Contract T191L Contract #11000003243.
- $105,000.00 to D & D Fleet Services for upfitting cost and equipment for seven (7) 2024 Dodge Durango Pursuits, State Contract T191L.
- $117,616.00 to Stivers Ford & Lincoln for the purchase of two (2) 2024 Ford Expeditions, State Contract T191L.
- $19,429.80 to Buster Miles Upfitters for upfitting cost and equipment for two (2) 2024 Ford Expeditions.
- Utility
- $24,200.00 for 100 Sensus R-27 gas meters.
- General
- Budget Amendment
- Public comments for general items. – No Comments
- Council Member Remarks. – No Comments
- Mayor’s report.
- Reminder of Youth Basketball registration is ongoing
- Not so Haunted Hallowing Trail Trek
- Haunted Jacksonville Walking Tour
- A Very Square-y Halloween Party
- November 10th Veterans Day Ceremony
- Christmas Village November 18th
- Any Other Business. – No Comments
- Adjournment – Unanimously Accepted
