MINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TALLASSEE, ALABAMA
JUNE 23, 2020
The Mayor and the City Council of the City of Tallassee, Alabama convened in regular session on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 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
Darrell Wilson-absent
Terrel Brown
Bill Godwin
David Stough
John Smith was present as city attorney and City Clerk Whitney Moon acted as clerk for the meeting.
Mayor Hammock presented the minutes of the council work session held on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. There were no additions or changes. Upon motion of Council Member Hill and second by Council Member Taunton, the minutes were approved by a unanimous vote.
Mayor Hammock presented the minutes of the regular council meeting held on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. There were no additions or changes. Upon motion of Council Member Taunton and second by Council Member Brown, the minutes were approved by a unanimous vote.
Item 1: The possibility of surplus property at the airport was discussed. Council Member Hill made a motion for Mayor Hammock to get a survey and appraisal, seconded by Council Member Taunton. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Item 2: The Historical Society discussed the Superintendent’s House and the wish to sale it. John Smith will get additional information and they will be on the agenda July 4th.
Item 3: Mayor’s Reports.
Pre-construction meeting this Friday with Tank Pros and CDG to discuss the Tallaweka Tank project.
Flow meter analysis data came back and Emfinger Subdivision was the area we have decided to focus on the sewer line rehab. This will be around 1 million in sewer line repairs.
I am writing a grant that is due by the end of July for Payne Park. The grant is up to 10,000 with no match. Hopefully the city will be awarded and we can purchase some benches and signage.
Patriotic celebration this Friday at the football stadium from 7PM until 8:30PM.
Sidewalk sale in Downtown Tallassee this Saturday from 8AM until 12PM.
Letter from Ronnie Brantley about natural water fountain project he would like to see the city be involved in.
Letter from Ronnie Brantley about 2nd boat launch by O’Daniel Bridge.
S&P Rating call and refinancing of bond to save the city between 150,000 and 200,000.
Tentative Financing Calendar
Wednesday, July 1st @ 2pm-3pm: S&P Rating Call Rehearsal
Thursday, July 2nd 11am-noon: S&P Rating Call
Week of July 13: Receive Rating
Week of July 21: Review adding the 2014 Advance Refunding 2014 (check on savings)/Where is Congress on Advance Refunding Bill(Tax-Exempt)
Week of July 28: Update POS/Send POS to S&P and BAM/distribute to prospective buyers
Week of August 3: Sell Issue
Week of August 11: Council Approval (Tuesday, August 12th)
August 14: Closing
We have been having serious issues with Haynes ambulance and response times. Explain issues that happened this week and the memo that was emailed to the County Commission. I am on the agenda to speak to the Elmore County Commission July 13th in Wetumpka. I would like to request some of the council to be there to show support for our city.
Item 6: Council Reports:
Council Member Taunton wanted to thank Jerry Cunningham and Ann Christian for the pressure washing and making downtown look good. Thanks also to the council, we’ve done a lot of great things.
Council Member Hill had no report.
Council Member Carr wanted to thank the Mayor and the Chief for the extra patrol in his ward. Wishing everyone a happy and safe 4th.
Council Member Brown had no report.
Council Member Godwin wanted to remind the Finance Committee about the meeting on July 8th at 1PM.
Council Member Stough no report.
Item 7: There being no further business before the Council, upon a motion made by Council Member Hill and a second by Council Member Carr, all Council Members present voted to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:13 p.m.
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JOHN HAMMOCK, Mayor
ATTEST:
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WHITNEY MOON, City Clerk