MINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TALLASSEE, ALABAMA
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
The Mayor and the City Council of the City of Tallassee, Alabama convened in regular session on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 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
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 Godwin and a second by Councilmember Hall, all councilmembers present voted to approve the minutes of the August 23, 2022 work session. On motion of Councilmember Hughey and a second by Councilmember Taunton, all councilmembers present voted to approve the minutes of the August 23, 2022 regular city council meeting.
Item 1. Removed from agenda.
Item 2. Removed from agenda.
Item 3. Removed from agenda.
Item 4. The AMIC renewal policy options were discussed. With a 3 year policy, the City would receive a 2% discount on the first year and a 5% dividend when we renew. This would be $293,633. Without the discount, the total would be $299,357. Councilmember Carr made a motion to approve the 3 year renewal for $293,633, seconded by Councilmember Hall. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Item 5. Councilmember Godwin introduced the 22/23 Budget and Calendar. All councilmembers were asked to review the budget and let him know of any concerns.
Item 6. Mayor Hill introduced a letter addressing the use of the limb trucks and how they are not for construction materials or furniture. Councilmember Hughey made a motion to mail the letter with the water bills, seconded by Councilmember Godwin. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Item 7: Mayor Hill discussed the bid recommendation from CDG for the Bond Issue Gas Replacement. CDG recommended the City go with Consolidated Pipe & Supply for $232,740.05. Councilmember Godwin made a recommendation to accept the bid from Consolidate Pipe & Supply for $232,740.05, seconded by Councilmember Hall. Upon a vote the motion passed unanimously.
Item 8: The property beside and behind First Community Bank was discussed. Councilmember Taunton made a motion to vacate the right of way easement, seconded by Councilmember Godwin. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Godwin made a motion to surplus the property beside and behind First Community Bank, seconded by Councilmember Hall. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Carr made a motion to value both properties at $25,000 and determined economic development improvement purposes, seconded by Councilmember Taunton. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Godwin made a motion to approve the sale of the property for $25,000 as well as economic development purposes, seconded by Councilmember Hughey. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Item 9: moved to the September 27th meeting.
Mayor’s Reports:
- Commissioner Daughtry announced that Elmore County approved to allocate $200,000 for the Little Road water improvement project.
- Tonight is the Night of the Bands at JE Hot Obrien.
- Elmore County Clean Up Day is October 14th-16th. We’ll be forming teams at the City. Please sign up!
- September 20th there will be a work session at 6PM to discuss the business license ordinance.
Council Reports
Ward 3: Congrats to the Police on the grants and APOST.
Ward 4: Thanks to the County for donations to the City.
There being no further business before the council, and upon motion of Councilmember Carr and a second by Councilmember Hughey, all councilmembers present voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:16 p.m.
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SARAH HILL, Mayor
ATTEST:
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WHITNEY PITCHFORD, City Clerk