Council Meeting Minutes 4-26-2022

Jun 15, 2022

MINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF TALLASSEE, ALABAMA

APRIL 26, 2022

 

 

 

 

The Mayor and the City Council of the City of Tallassee, Alabama convened in regular session on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the Tallassee Municipal Complex. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hammock and the following were recorded as present:

 

Mayor                          John Hammock

Council Members         Jeremy Taunton

Sarah Hill

Damian Carr

Bill Hall-absent

Terrel Brown

Bill Godwin

Fred Randall Hughey

 

Lane Knight was present as city attorney and Whitney Pitchford as secretary for the meeting.

 

Mayor Hammock presented the minutes of the council work session held on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. There were no additions or changes. Upon motion of Councilmember Hughey and second by Councilmember Carr, the minutes were approved by a unanimous vote.

 

Mayor Hammock presented the minutes of the regular council meeting held on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. There were no additions or changes. Upon motion of Councilmember Hughey and second by Councilmember Brown, the minutes were approved by a unanimous vote.

 

Item 1: Jerry Cunningham, Chamber Director, discussed the possibility of getting a bulletin board at Bell Park. He said that the Chamber would manage the board and keep it updated. They want to build a structure for signage that closely matches the Bell Park sign. Mr. Cunningham asked the Council for permission to develop plans for the sign and to come back to the Council with prices. Councilmember Godwin made a motion to approve the Chamber to develop plans for the sign, seconded by Councilmember Hill. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously.

 

Item 2: Randy Spence reviewed their Recommendation of award during the work session and also reviewed the project progress report that was sent to the Mayor and Councilmembers. Councilmember Hill made a motion to accept the recommended bid of $1,466,411.00 from Equix Energy Services, LLC for the Bond Issue Gas Replacement, seconded by Councilmember Carr. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously.

 

Item 3: Little Road and Lakewood Drive water main improvements were discussed. Councilmember Godwin said that he wanted to get with James Garner, Troy Wallace and other staff to do our due diligence to do what we can to get this fixed. Tell developers to hold tight.

 

Item 4: A Proclamation for the retirement of Dr. Russell was sent to the Mayor and Councilmembers. Councilmember Godwin made a motion to approve the Proclamation, seconded by Councilmember Hughey. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously.

 

Item 5: Mayor’s Reports:

  1. Pre-Construction Bid meeting-Downtown Utility Project. Potential start date is May 23rd.
  2. May 4th– WWTP Pre Bid meeting at 10AM
  3. May 20th-WWTP Bid Opening at 10AM
  4. May 24th-Election Day. We can’t have a council meeting on May 24th due to voting at City Hall. Councilmember Hill made a motion to move the council meeting to Monday, May 23rd at 6PM, seconded by Councilmember Taunton. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously.
  5. Inflation is dominating businesses. It’s very challenging to be fiscally responsible. Shop local.

 

Item 6: Council Reports:

  1. Councilmember Taunton thanked the city workers-the ditch in front of Timberland Apartments looks great. Asked Whitney Pitchford to add discussing Goss Park on the next agenda.
  2. Councilmember Hill-we need a firm answer on the WWTP. Councilmember Hill made a motion to give our formal commitment to Carpdc to get a loan for the remaining funds for the WWTP, seconded by Councilmember Godwin. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously.
  3. Councilmember Carr-Lots need cutting on the corner of 1st and Cherry St. and corner of Charles CC Blalock St.
  4. Councilmember Godwin-Thanking Lane Knight for filling in for John Smith and welcoming former Councilmember Gary Moore.
  5. Councilmember Hughey-made a motion to go into executive session, seconded by Councilmember Godwin. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Hill made a motion to exit executive session, seconded by Councilmember Taunton. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously.

 

Item 7: There being no further business before the council, and upon motion of Councilmember Taunton and second of Councilmember Hill, the council unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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JOHN HAMMOCK, Mayor

ATTEST:

 

 

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WHITNEY PITCHFORD, City Clerk