Council Meeting Minutes 2/13/2024

Mar 4, 2024

  MINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF TALLASSEE, ALABAMA

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

 

 

 

 

The Mayor and the City Council of the City of Tallassee, Alabama convened in regular session on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Tallassee Municipal Complex. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hill and the following were recorded as present:

 

Mayor                                   Sarah Hill

Council Members            Jeremy Taunton-absent

Linda McNeal Mosher

Damian Carr

Bill Hall

Terrel Brown

Bill Godwin

Fred Randall Hughey

 

John Smith was present as city attorney and Whitney Pitchford as secretary for the meeting.

 

Approval of minutes: On motion of Councilmember Hall and a second by Councilmember Carr, all councilmembers present voted to approve the minutes of the January 23, 2024 work session. On motion of Councilmember Brown and a second by Councilmember Carr, all councilmembers present voted to approve the minutes of the January 23, 2024 regular city council meeting.

Item 1. 020-Restaurant Retail Liquor license for Talisi Old Town Grille was discussed.  Councilmember Hall made a motion to approve the 020-Restaurant Retail Liquor license for Talisi Old Town Grille, seconded by Councilmember Brown. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously.

Item 2: Police Academy graduates Dillan Fulmer and Daniel Ray were recognized.

Item 3: IDB Appointments were discussed. Councilmember Hall made a motion to approve the appointment of Donald Heacock, Jr to the IDB Board with the term ending August 27, 2029, seconded by Councilmember Godwin. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously.  Councilmember Carr made a motion to approve the appointment of Christy Parker to the IDB Board with the term ending August 27, 2029, seconded by Councilmember Brown. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously.

Item 4: Library Board appointment was discussed. Councilmember Brown made a motion to approve the appointment of Kristina Pendergrass to fill the unexpired term of Lavonne Hart who passed away in January, seconded by Councilmember Hall. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously.

Item 5: James Garner discussed the bridge on N. Wesson Street. The wood replacement is approximately $20,000, could be more but we won’t know until the current wood is removed. John Smith suggested that James Garner consult with the city engineers on this issue.

Item 6: Discussed moving funds from 01-501-5030 to 01-512-5272 to purchase equipment for the Recreation Department. Councilmember Godwin made a motion to suspend the rules, seconded by Councilmember Hall. Upon a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Godwin made a motion to move $18,200 from 01-501-5030 to 01-512-5272, seconded by Councilmember Hughey. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously.

Mayor’s Reports:

  • Consider increase for weight room fees at the Rec Department. *Fees attached. Councilmember Godwin made a motion to accept the new fees for the Rec Department, seconded by Councilmember Hall. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously.
  • Lions Club-Need a speaker March 19th from 12-12:45. Let Councilmember Mosher know if you are available.
  • City Hall is closed Monday the 19th.
  • FD roof was discussed. Councilmember Hall made a motion to suspend the rules, seconded by Councilmember Godwin. Upon a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Godwin made a motion to move $30,000 from 01-501-5035 to 01-503-5139, seconded by Councilmember Hughey. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously.
  • Mayor Hill discussed using Bern Butler for auditing again for the next years for a total of $32,500. Councilmember Godwin made a motion to approve Bern Butler as the City’s auditor for the next 2 years for $32,500, seconded by Councilmember Hall. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously.

Council Reports

  • Ward 4: Congrats to the new officers!
  • Ward 5: Congrats to the new graduates!
  • Ward 6: Echoing everyone else. Finance Meeting March 12th at 5PM.
  • Ward 7: Congrats to the new officers! Good luck and be careful. Thank you!

There being no further business before the council, and upon motion of Councilmember Carr and a second by Councilmember Hall, all councilmembers present voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:13 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

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SARAH HILL, Mayor

ATTEST:

 

 

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WHITNEY PITCHFORD, City Clerk