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Scottsboro City Council Meeting Minutes The meeting was called to order by Council President Matthew Hodges. Prayer was given by Council Member Steve Kennamer and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Thermon Bell. The roll was called by the City Clerk with the following results:
Present: Council President: Matthew Hodges Council Members: Carol McCrary Keith Smith Gary Speers Thermon Bell Absent: None
Attorney Steve Kennamer and City Clerk Cathy O’Shields were also present. The Mayor was out of town at an EDA workshop.
The Council President stated a quorum was present and announced that the meeting was open for the transaction of business.
A motion to approve the agenda as prepared during the work session and by striking item number 4 and 5 was made by Council Member Carol McCrary. Council Member Keith Smith seconded the motion. Upon vote being taken all voted aye. The Council President declared the agenda adopted.
A motion was made by Council Member Gary Speers to approve the Minutes of August 22, 2011 as prepared by the City Clerk. Council Member Thermon Bell seconded the motion. Upon vote being taken all voted aye. The Minutes were declared adopted by Council President Matthew Hodges.
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. # 567
“An Ordinance Repealing Scottsboro’s Ordinance No. 199 and Regulating Dealers in Antique, Used and Scrap Jewelry and Precious Metals, and Establishing Penalties for Violations Thereof and Other Matters Relating Thereto…
Upon the request of Police Chief Ralph Dawe, Ordinance No. 567 was written to repeal Ordinance No. 199 which was in violation of the State Code and to update the City’s Ordinance to meet State Standards. The major change was to lengthen the time an item purchased by any dealer should be held before selling, melting, remounting, or otherwise changing in any form. The length of time went from 72 hours to 15 days from said date of purchase. Furthermore, the Ordinance required that a detailed record containing a clear and accurate description of each item purchased be sufficient to enable a reasonable person/law enforcement agent to identify the item.
The Ordinance had its first reading on August 22, 2011. After the second reading on September 12, 2011, Council Member Keith Smith made the motion to approve Ordinance No. 567. Council Member Carol McCrary seconded the motion. Upon call for a vote all members voted aye. Council President Matthew Hodges declared Ordinance No. 567 adopted on this the 12th day of September, 2011. (Ordinance on file at Scottsboro City Hall)
COUNCIL APPROVES CLOSING OF MICAH WAY FOR TRACK MEET
RESOLUTION 2011-09-37
WHEREAS, the Scottsboro High School Track Team will be hosting a Cross Country track meet at the Scottsboro High School on Saturday, September 17, 2011 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 between the hours of 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., and
WHEREAS, for the public safety and the safety of the participating track teams, that portion of the public streets adjacent thereto should be closed.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Scottsboro City Council that on the 17th day of September 2011 between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and on the 18th day of October between 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., the access roadway between Snodgrass Road and the eastern entrance of the Wal-mart shopping center known as Micah Way will be temporarily closed for the track meets.
Council Member Thermon Bell made the motion to approve Resolution 2011-09-37 the temporary closing of a portion of Micah Way for the Scottsboro Track Team event on September 17 and October 18, 2011. The motion was seconded by Council Member Gary Speers. Upon vote being taken all voted aye. Matthew Hodges, Council President, declared the motion carried and the Resolution adopted on this the 12th day of September 2011.
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION TO EXCHANGE FIREARMS FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT
Upon the request from Police Chief Ralph Dawe Resolution 2011-09-36 was passed on August 22, 2011 allowing the Chief to request bids for the Trade-in of the department’s side arms, leather equipment and ammunition. The following are the bid results
RESOLUTION 2011-09-40
WHEREAS, The City of Scottsboro, Alabama’s Police Department is in need of Handguns, and.
WHEREAS, Section 41-16-50 through 41-16-63, Code of Alabama 1975 authorizes the municipal governing body to secure sealed bids; and
WHEREAS, Section 11-45-2(c) of the Alabama Code of 1975 authorizes the municipal governing body to accept bids by the adoption of a resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Scottsboro, Alabama as follows:
Section 1. That the City of Scottsboro posted one (1) bid, mailed two (2) bids by US Postal Service, and received two (2) bids for the Handgun Trade.
Trade Value Bid Price Total Cost/(Profit)
1. Gulf State Distributors 26,695.00 26,190.24 (504.76)
2. Ed’s Public Safety 23,991.00 26,336.52 2,345.52
Section 2. It is recommended by the Bid Review Committee that the bid be awarded to Gulf State Distributors (Montgomery, AL) as the lowest responsible bidder that met specifications.
Council Member Gary Speers made the motion to approve Resolution 2011-09-40 awarding the trade-in of side arms, leather equipment and ammunition to Gulf State Distributors of Montgomery. The City will receive a credit of $504.76 from the trade-in. Council Member Thermon Bell seconded the motion. Upon vote being taken all members voted aye. The motion was announced carried by the Council President and Resolution 2011-09-40 adopted on this the 12th day of September 2011.
BID OPENING FOR BYNUM SOCCER COMPLEX PROJECT
RESOLUTION 2011-09-39
WHEREAS, the engineering firm Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon on behalf of the City of Scottsboro requested bids for the Bynum Soccer Complex project; and
WHEREAS, Section 41-16-50 through 41-16-63, Code of Alabama 1975 authorizes the municipal governing body to secure sealed bids; and
WHEREAS, Section 11-45-2(c) of the Alabama Code of 1975 authorizes the municipal governing body to accept bids by the adoption of a resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Scottsboro, Alabama as follows:
Section 1. That the engineering firm of Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon received four (4) bids for the Bynum Soccer Complex project.
P & C Construction Inc. $4,305,329.90 Jackson Paving & Const. $3,180,549.42 Boatner Construction Co. $4,247,120.00 Sports Turf Company $3,243,169.00
Section 2. It is recommended by Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon engineers that the bid for the Bynum Soccer Complex project be awarded to Jackson Paving & Construction of Guntersville, Al. as the lowest bidder that met all specifications.
Council Member Keith Smith made the motion to approve Resolution 2011-09-39 awarding the bid for the construction of the Bynum Soccer Complex Project to Jackson Paving and Construction of Guntersville, Al. for a sum of $3,180,549.42. Council Member Carol McCrary seconded the motion. Discussion on this Resolution was conducted during the previous work session as with all Resolutions presented to the Council at this Council Meeting. Upon vote being taken all members voted aye. Council President Matthew Hodges declared the motion carried and the Resolution approved on this the 12th day of September 2011.
CLOSING A PORTION OF EAST LAUREL FOR THE ELECTRIC POWER BOARD’S CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY
RESOLUTION 2011-09-38
WHEREAS, the Electric Power Board is having their annual customer appreciation day on Thursday, October 13, 2011 between the hours of 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, for the public safety and the safety of the participating citizens, that portion of the public streets adjacent thereto should be closed.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Scottsboro City Council that on the 13th day of October 2011 between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. that portion of East Laurel Street between North Jackson Bank and Compass Bank will be temporarily closed for the Electric Power Board’s customer appreciation day.
Council Member Thermon Bell made the motion to approve Resolution 2011-09-38 temporarily closing a portion of East Laurel for the EPB customer appreciation day which will be held on October 13, 2011. The motion was seconded by Council Member Gary Speers. Upon vote being taken all members voted aye. The motion was declared carried and Resolution 2011-09-38 adopted on this the 12th day of September 2011.
COUNCIL AWARDS BID FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LANDFILL C/D CELL B6 PROJECT
RESOLUTION 2011-09-41
WHEREAS, the engineering firm CDG, Inc. on behalf of the City of Scottsboro’s Solid Waste Department requested bids for the Scottsboro Landfill C/D –Cell B6 construction project; and
WHEREAS, Section 41-16-50 through 41-16-63, Code of Alabama 1975 authorizes the municipal governing body to secure sealed bids; and
WHEREAS, Section 11-45-2(c) of the Alabama Code of 1975 authorizes the municipal governing body to accept bids by the adoption of a resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Scottsboro, Alabama as follows:
Section 1. That the engineering firm of CDG, Inc. received two bids for the Landfill C/D Cell B6 Construction Project. They are as follows
Veterans Construction $201,331.10 + Alt (1) $7,515.00 Jackson Paving $279,232.03 + Alt (1) $5,152.95
Section 2. It is recommended by CDG, Inc. and the Bid Review Committee of the City that the bid for the Construction of the Landfill C/D Cell B6 project be awarded to Veterans Construction as the lowest responsible bidder that met specifications.
Council Member Carol McCrary made the motion to award the bid for the Landfill C/D Cell B6 project to Veterans Construction for the sum of $208,846.10. The motion was seconded by Council Member Thermon Bell. Upon vote being taken all members voted aye. Council President Matthew Hodges declared the motion carried and Resolution 2011-09-41 was adopted on this the 12th day of September 2011.
There being no further business to come before the Council a motion to adjourn was made by Council Member Thermon Bell and seconded by Council Member Gary Speers. With a vote of all ayes the meeting was declared adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
Prepared by: Cathy O’Shields Approved by Council: CITY OF SCOTTSBORO, ALABAMA _______________________________ Matthew Hodges, Council President ATTEST:
______________________________ City Clerk, Cathy O’Shields ________________________________ Melton Potter, Mayor SEAL: ATTEST:
______________________________ Cathy O’Shields, City Clerk
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Minutes/Ord. Minutes Council Minutes September 12, 2011