October 12, 2021
Lee Evancho
Work Session
Call to order.
Roll call.
- Mayor Smith – Present
- Tony Taylor – Present
- Andy Green – Present
- Terry Wilson – Present
- Sherry Laster – Present
- Coty Galloway – Present
Acceptance of minutes.
ARPA Projects/Expenditures.
- Ms. Grant spoke about several points of clarification.
- Covid Vacine Incentive – expectation is to have an excess of funds. The program comes to a close on the 29th.
- Emergency Sick Leave – 24 employees have used the leave. Program ends 10/31 unless extended.
- Hardship Compensation – The council needed to clarify if the compensation applied to part-time employees, full-time employees, temp employees, retired employees, and if workers needed to have been employed for a specific amount of time. The general consensus was that any full/part time current employee would qualify, but they have to be current employees as of 10/1. Full time employees would get $1,200 and part time $600.
- IDB board discussion was held on if the weather the amount designated should be zeroed out and the board can come to the council when they need funds or if the funds should be designated, but not released until requested.
- CDA board is approved for $25,000, but they also have 8 grant applications in the works.
- Ms. Grant spoke about several points of clarification.
Capital Improvement Projects.
- The total fee for the landfill equipment is $69,000. This is a 60/40 split with the city of Piedmont. Jacksonville’s portion is $42,000.
Cotton Creek Detention Pond.
- The plans for the culvert have an estimated cost of $300,000, but the engineers are saying that the culvert may not be needed with the detention pond. Current estimates for the detention pond are between $35,000 and $36,000. The current property owner has spoken to the Mayor through their agent and wants to understand the plans. Three versions have been sent over for review. The size ranges from 4 acres to 5.5 acres.
Any other business.
- Terry Willson wanted to address when Halloween would be observed. The discussion led to Saturday the 30th being selected.
- Andy Green was approched by a new local business that would like to share their perspective and insights on moving into Jacksonville. This would allow the city to see roadblocks that may be present as well as things that are going well. The council was receptive to this and wants to add to the next work session.
City Council Meeting
- Call to order.
- Invocation: Rev. Jim Wilson – St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
- Pledge of Allegiance.
- Roll call.
- Tony Taylor – Present
- Andy Green – Present
- Terry Wilson – Present
- Sherry Laster – Present
- Coty Galloway – Present
- Adoption of minutes. – Unanimously Approved
- Adoption of agenda – Unanimously Approved with changes
- Delete – Consideration of Resolution Approving the Sale of Certain Real Property and the Delivery of a Statutory Warranty Deed to the Public Building Authority of the City of Jacksonville, Alabama.
- Add – Consider Action to approve the FY2022 Capital Improvements Budget, per the attached
- Add – Consider action to approve the FY2022 American Rescue Program Act (APRA) Project Budget with the change to IDB, per the attached.
- Proclamation.- None
- Public comments concerning agenda items. – None
- Public Hearing regarding Recreational Trails Program FY2022 Funding Cycle.
- Jason Hardin, East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission spoke about the scope of the plan. The total cost will be $358,608. The grants would cover $286,886 and the city match portion would be $71,722.
- Consideration of Resolution regarding Recreational Trails Program FY2022 Funding Cycle through the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) for grant funds to Construct an Urban Trail to Connect to the existing Chief Ladiga Trail. – Unanimously Approved
- Consideration of Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Paratransit Services Agreement with the East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission. – Unanimously Approved
- Consider Action to approve the FY2022 Capital Improvements Budget, per the attached – Unanimously Approved
- Consider action to approve the FY2022 American Rescue Program Act (APRA) Project Budget with the change to IDB, per the attached. – Unanimously Approved
- Consider action to approve the John Deere Financial Master Lease-Purchase Agreement for the purchase of a 2022 John Deere 755K Crawler Loader for the Landfill, per the attached. – Unanimously Approved
- Consider action to authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement for Custom iPhone and Android Mobile App Development Services and Support with OCVapps, per the attached. – Unanimously Approved
- Consider action to approve the FY2021 Ambulance Billing Write-Offs, per the attached. – Unanimously Approved
- Consider action to approve the employment of the following: – Unanimously Approved
- William Cortlin Ingram, Firefighter/EMT, Range 11, effective October 13, 2021, due to the resignation of Brody Grider. (Mr. Ingram is currently a Part-Time Certified Firefighter/EMT)
- Daniel Ray Barnwell, Firefighter/EMT, Range 11, effective upon compliance with Ordinance No. 273, new position. (Mr. Barnwell is a certified EMT)
- Zach David Burchfield, Firefighter/Paramedic, Range 11A, effective upon compliance with Ordinance No. 273, new position. (Mr. Burchfield is a certified Paramedic and FF I & II)
- Megan Kathleena Tennyson, Firefighter/Paramedic, Range 11A, effective upon compliance with Ordinance No. 273, new position. (Ms. Tennyson is a certified Paramedic)
- Consider action to acknowledge the following retirement notifications: – Unanimously Approved
- Joseph Martin, Police Sergeant, effective November 1, 2021.
- David Bryant, Code Enforcement Officer, effective November 1, 2021.
- Consent Agenda – Unanimously Approved
- Purchases Over $7,500.00
- Disposition of Surplus Property.
- Destruction of Records.
- Public comments for general items.
- Pam Smith spoke and wanted to share some positivity. She wanted to publicly thank and note the hard work put in by all home owners in Jacksonville who were impacted by the tornadoes and who live in their homes. She stressed multiple times that home owners who live in their own home have cut grass, planted trees, followed ordinances, and laws. They need to be recognized.
- Nancy Gillespie spoke regarding the Jacksonville Arts Council. She mentioned that Christmas Village would be next month and would have Mr. and Mrs. Claus and would also feature a children’s room. She also stated that she appreciates the money the council give to the art council, even though it isn’t always enough to do everything with. They do appreciate what they get.
- Council Member Remarks.
- Andy Green – He mentioned that commerce is central to Jacksonville’s logo, and he wants to note the new businesses in Jacksonville as well as the ones who have relocated. He also wanted to credit the CDA for their hard work.
- Mayor’s report.
- The mayor stated how beautiful the weather was for the JSU homecoming parade. He also wished he could take the car he rode in home!
- He noted the city’s mask policy had changed from mandated to encouraged.
- He also noted that travel restrictions would be reviewed on a case by case basis.
- He mentioned all the PARD events that are coming up. *These will be detailed on a separate article.
- Any Other Business.
- Chief Kadle spoke to thank the city and Council for their support in hiring new personnel for the fire department. He appreciates the support
- Consider action to adjourn into an Executive Session under the Provisions of the Code of Alabama, Section 6 to discuss the consideration the governmental body is willing to offer or accept when considering the purchase, sale, exchange, lease, or market value of real property. – Unanimously Approved
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