June 27, 2024

Council Meeting Minutes 6-11-2024

Agenda

Minutes

CITY OF SOUTHSIDE
COUNTY OF ETOWAH
STATE OF ALABAMA

The City Council of the City of Southside convened in a regular meeting in Council Chambers at City of Southside City Hall on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Prior notice of this meeting was given in compliance with Resolution No. 0-035-2005 of the City of Southside, Alabama, and the Alabama Open Meetings Act. Mayor Dana Snyder called the meeting to order at 5:22 p.m., with Councilman Danny Garnett leading in prayer.

The following council members were present: Mayor Dana Snyder, Council Members: Joseph Hutchins, Keith Clay, Danny Garnett and Don Steward. With a quorum being present, the meeting was opened for the transaction of business.

Mayor Snyder inquired of the council if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes from the regular council meeting held on May 28, 2024. A motion was made by Joseph Hutchens to approve the minutes as presented. A second of the motion to approve was made by Don Steward. Roll call vote: ALL AYES. The motion carried unanimously.

A Resolution was presented to approve the bid from Donohoo Chevrolet in Ft. Payne for 2 outfitted police-issue Tahoes. The City had let out bids on May 14, 2024, and Donohoo was the only bidder. Keith Clay made a motion to approve the bid from Donohoo Chevrolet in the total amount of $148,630.00 for the 2 vehicles, outfitted, to be paid out of ARPA funds. Danny Garnett provided a second. The roll call vote was ALL AYES. The motion carried.

A Resolution was presented to approve Revenue Officer, Macy Winningham to attend the Alabama Revenue Officers Summer Conference in Orange Beach. Don Steward made a motion to approve the resolution. Keith Clay provided a second. The roll-call vote was ALL AYES. The motion carried.

A Resolution was presented to approve the amending of the Library budget to allow for hiring of a temporary, seasonal employee to help for 6 weeks with the summer reading program. This would be a 10-12 hr/wk position for the 6 weeks. Keith Clay made a motion to approve the Resolution. Joseph Hutchens seconded the motion. The roll-call vote was ALL AYES. The motion carried.

A Resolution was presented to approve the renewal of the city’s contract with 66 degrees, who is a Google Cloud Partner, for city emails, and a hosting platform for the city’s website. This contract is renewable every 3 years, at a cost of $793.80/month. Joseph Hutchens made a motion to approve the Resolution, Keith Clay provided the second. The roll call vote was ALL AYES. The motion carried.

Next was a request for Council approval for the transfer of an off-premises alcohol license from Kitchens Express, at the south gateway of the city to Alex Souza DBA Southside Express. Alex Souza, who already owns the Chevron at the North Gateway of the City, has purchased Kitchens Express, and wishes to transfer the alcohol sales license to himself, but needs a letter of council approval for the State ABC board. Danny Garnett made a motion to approve the transfer. Joseph Hutchens provided a second. The roll call vote was ALL AYES. The motion carried.

Councilman Don Steward made a motion to approve purchase of additional Police tactical Equipment add-ons for the 2 new Tahoes currently being outfitted. In the amount of $15,253.76. To be paid out of ARPA Funds. Keith Clay seconded the motion. The roll call vote was ALL AYES. The motion carried.

Mayor Snyder then stated that Finance Director, Nickie Pylant had requested approval to increase the revenue and expense budget for the Police Department to reflect grant monies and donations which had been received, but not previously budgeted, in a total of $7000.00 in donations, and $18,000.00 in grants for a total increase of $25000.00 in revenue and expenses. Joseph Hutchens made a motion to approve the request. Keith Clay provided a second. The roll call vote was ALL AYES. The motion carried.

The mayor asked each council member individually if they had anything to add;

The next City Council meeting is scheduled for June 25, 2024 in council chambers at City of
Southside City Hall.

A Council Work Session has been scheduled for June 19, at 10:00 A.M. in Council Chambers.

The next Planning Commission Meeting is scheduled for June 10, 2024 at 6 P.M. in Council Chambers at City Hall.

There is a public input meeting regarding the North-Bound bridge on June 20 at the Southside Community Center beginning at 5:00 p.m. ALDOT will be there with their drawings to answer questions and receive input. Everyone please plan to attend.

The mayor and council then took questions from the residents in attendance.

With no other business to discuss the mayor asked if there was a motion to dismiss, Joseph Hutchens made the motion to adjourn. Don Steward seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.