MINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TALLASSEE, ALABAMA
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
The Mayor and the City Council of the City of Tallassee, Alabama convened in regular session on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 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
John Smith 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, August 24, 2021. There were no additions or changes. Upon motion of Councilmember Brown 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, August 24, 2021. There were no additions or changes. Upon motion of Councilmember Carr and second by Councilmember Brown, the minutes were approved by a unanimous vote.
Item 1: The Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance was discussed during the work session. Councilmember Godwin made a motion to approve the Ordinance, seconded by Councilmember Taunton, the motion was approved by a unanimous vote. Ordinance 2021-567 was adopted.
Item 2: Removed from agenda during work session.
Item 3: The 2022 Rebuild Alabama Transportation Plan was discussed. Councilmember Hill made a motion to approve the 2022 Rebuild Alabama Transportation Plan, seconded by Councilmember Taunton. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Item 4: The Downtown Tank Telecommunications for the fire department and police department was discussed. Councilmember Carr made a motion to approve the Downtown Tank Telecommunications, seconded by Councilmember Brown. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Item 5: A Resolution authorizing participation in the ALM Economic Development Academy was discussed. Councilmember Godwin made a motion to adopt the Resolution, seconded by Councilmember Hughey. Upon a vote, the motion was approved by a unanimous vote. Resolution 2021-679 was adopted.
Item 6: The 19/20 Audit was discussed. Councilmember Godwin made a motion to accept the audit, seconded by Councilmember Hill. Upon a vote the motion was passed unanimously.
Item 7: The 21/22 Budget and calendar were introduced by Councilmember Hill. Councilmember Hill explained that with the new accounting software, we were not able to print/email the potential budget just yet but that it would be sent the next day to all councilmembers. Councilmember Hill discussed the expected revenues and expenses. There were no questions/comments.
Item 8: Mayor Hammock reported on a number of additional items.
- The T Mobile acknowledgment and consent letter for modification of antenna facilities was discussed. Councilmember Hill made a motion to accept the T Mobile agreement, seconded by Councilmember Godwin. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
- Councilmember Hill made a motion to suspend the rules, seconded by Councilmember Godwin. On a roll call vote, all Councilmembers present and Mayor Hammock voted in favor of the Rules being suspended. On motion of Councilmember Hill and a second by Councilmember Brown, the city council unanimously voted to approve the Whatley Drive change order for $122,487.75.
- The S& P rating call was discussed. The rating should come in next week.
Item 9: Council Reports:
- Councilmember Taunton said there is a PSC meeting next week at 9AM Wednesday.
- Councilmember Hill said the Whatley Drive Project looked good! Councilmember Hill made a motion to go into executive session, seconded by Councilmember Taunton and a vote in favor by all. Councilmember Taunton made a motion to exit executive session, seconded by Councilmember Godwin and a vote in favor by all.
- Councilmember Carr said there is a TRA meeting the second Monday in October at 6PM.
Item 10: There being no further business before the council, and upon motion of Councilmember Hill and second of Councilmember Taunton, the council unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:06 p.m.
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JOHN HAMMOCK, Mayor
ATTEST:
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WHITNEY PITCHFORD, City Clerk