Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville City Council met for their regular meeting as well as a City Council meeting on Monday on September 11. Additionally, there was a budget-related work session.

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  • Invocation.
  • Protest of Allegiance.
  • Call the roll.

    • Tony Taylor – Present
    • Sherry Laster Present
    • Coty Galloway – Present
    • Andy Green – Present
    • Terry Wilson – Present
  • Minutes adopted. – unanimously approved
  • The agenda is adopted. –

    Unanimously approved

    • Modify: Item 9 Consider action to set public hearings on the cancellation of a business licenses for Pro Quality Services, LLC to be held on Monday, September 25 2023, at 7:00 pm.
    • In addition: Budget Amendment Requests:

      • Police – Account Increase No. 10-02-6101-01-70335 with a total of $20.65 to pay the purpose of restitution.
      • The EMS Account is Increased No. 10-02-6103-01-50102 with a total of $2,000 to cover JSU payments for EMS standby during football games.
      • In the Fire account, increase it to. 10-02-6102-01-60144 with a total of $193.50 for insurance repair to ladder truck.
      • Fire – Account No. Increase. 10-02-6102-06-70334 with a total of $3,609.52 for grant reimbursements in the amount of purchasing rope.
      • Fire – Account Increase No. 10-02-6102-06-70334 for $13,364.10 to reimburse grants to purchase fire apparatus.
      • Fire Account Increase No. 10-02-6102-06-70334 with a total of $865.71 to reimburse grant funds for fire apparatus such as harnesses, ropes, and harnesses.
    • Add Consent Agenda and The fire department will pay $8520.80 in the name of McGriff Tire Company, Inc. for the purchasing of tire for the ladder trucks.
    • Add Consent Agenda – Disposition of surplus Property Utility Office Decal No. 809 Xerox Workcenter 5955 will be sold on Govdeals.
  • Proclamations/Recognitions. None. None
  • Public comments on agenda. None. None
  • The consideration of Resolution R-2190-23 is to revoke the business Licenses from Pro Quality Services, LLC and to set a Public Hearing on the same for the 25th of September on a Monday in 2023, at 7:00 p.m. The Resolution was Unanimously approved
  • Take action to allow that the Mayor take action to sign the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Jacksonville and Jacksonville State University concerning Chimney Peak. –

    Unanimously approved

    • MOU’s Purpose – The goal in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to make formal relationships with Jacksonville State University (JSU) with city officials of the City of Jacksonville (City) regarding JSU paying the city certain costs for surveillance cameras that are associated with Chimney Peak. The MOU provides the goals and terms of the agreement.
    • Mission – The goal that is outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding between JSU and the City is to have an agreement with the City of Jacksonville Police Department offering access to its established infrastructure with the intention of acquiring camera equipment to monitor the gate leading to Chimney Peak.
    • Agreement/Termination – The contract of this MOU is that JSU will pay $4,399.32 annually for five years to cover the costs of the power bill, cameras and network equipment, as described below. The MOU will remain in force for the entire duration that is stipulated in the Alabama Power agreement once signed. The agreement could be renewed before September 2028, the end year of this agreement. The payment is completed every month during November during the duration that the contract is in force. If for any reason JSU is dissatisfied about the quality of service provided, JSU may ask the city to cancel the agreement and the agreement will end after the City has been capable of terminating this agreement. Alabama Power Agreement.
    • This agreement is a definitive written statement of all the conditions of this agreement. It is an all-inclusive declaration of the conditions.

      • $297.62 x 60 months (Camera Equip, Poles, Maintenance)
      • $31.00 x 60 months (Power Bill)
      • $37.99 per month for a period of 60 month (AT&T First Net Data)

      Annual Total= $4 399.32

  • Think about allowing for the mayor to sign an Agreement to sign the Agreement with Alabama Power regarding Chimney Peak cameras. –

    Unanimously endorsed

    • By installing this surveillance, Alabama Power Company will be able to provide the following services:

      • 2 – Axis P3265 LVE Fixed dome cameras with 1080p resolution and all related networking equipment
      • 2. 35′ wooden poles and a secondary conductor
      • The connection of power from lighting poles or transformers
      • Customer supplied Firstnet network connection to cameras connection with the servers
      • All licensing fees, as well as monthly fees for subscriptions for 2 cameras that use Genetec’s Security Center VMS with standard 30-day storageStandard Operating Contract 60-month agreement auto-renews month-to-month after the month’s 60th day, and service cost is fixed. Alabama Power retains ownership of the camera system. However, the City of Jacksonville retains ownership of all information collected. All maintenance and support required to run the system of surveillance is provided. There is no requirement to pay a prepayment to install. With Genetec Security Center VMS Genetec Security Center VMS, Jacksonville’s entire video collection will be saved on the server and be available to authorized personnel through a either a mobile or computer. The city of Jacksonville will have access to all videos of their areas and will be able to access it at their own discretion. *Estimated Monthly Service Cost = $297.62 and there are no upfront costs.

        Additionally, there will be estimated monthly energy usage of $31.00 every month, in addition to the Estimated Monthly Service Amount

  • Examine the possibility of approving the employing in the order of:

    Unanimously endorsed

    • Matthew Kyle Hicks, Firefighter Range 9, Matthew Kyle Hicks, effective upon the compliance of Ordinance No. 273, in connection with the departure of Corey Williams.
    • Austin David Shaneyfelt, Firefighter/EMT Range 11 in effect from the date of acceptance of Ordinance No. 273, in connection with his resignation. Matthew Hardeman.
  • Think about taking your options to accept the resignation of the following:

    Unanimously approved

    • Corey Williams, Firefighter/Paramedic, effective September 10, 2023.
    • Chase Jensen Heindl, Part-Time Firefighter/EMT, effective September 9, 2023.
    • Walter Robin Hubbard, Part-Time Firefighter/EMT, starting August 28, 2023.
  • Consent Agenda –

    Unanimously approved

    • Budget Amendment Requests.

      • Police

        • Account Increase No. 10-02-6101-00-60144 for $186.81 to pay for insurance claims.
        • Account Increase No. 10-02-6101-00-60144 for $3,651.06 to pay for insurance.
        • Add Account Number. 10-02-6101-01-70335 with a total of $20.65 to the purpose of restitution.
      • EMS

        • Account Increase No. 10-02-6103-00-50102 for $2,000 to pay for JSU reimbursement for EMS standby for football games.
      • Fire

        • Add Account Number. 10-02-6102-01-60144 with a total of $193.50 for repairs to an insurance the ladder truck.
        • Fire – Account No. Increase. 10-02-6102-06-70334 with a total of $3,609.52 to reimburse grant funds in the amount of purchasing rope.
        • Fire – Account Increase No. 10-02-6102-06-70334 for $13,364.10 for grant reimbursements in the purchase of fire-related equipment.
        • Fire – Account Increase No. 10-02-6102-06-70334 with a total of $865.71 to grant reimbursements for fire apparatus as well as harnesses and ropes.
    • Buys Over $7,500.00.

      • Fire

        • $12,746.41 for Gadsden State Community College for training in fire fighting for the fall of 2023.
        • $8520.80 for McGriff Tire Company, Inc. for the acquisition of the truck’s tires.
    • Disposition of surplus Property

      • Utility Office Decals No. 809 Xerox Workcenter 5955 is to be sold through Govdeals.
  • General public comments on items. None. None
  • Council Member Remarks.

    • Councilmember Green expressed gratitude to all participants in the 9/11 ceremony that was held earlier in the day.
  • Mayor’s report.

    • He also thanked all those who were responsible for the 9/11 ceremony.
    • On September 30, there will be the Youth Fishing Rodeo.
  • Other Business. Other Business.

    • Councilmember Green reminds everyone about JSU homecoming and the day of previews and she knows there will be plenty of events and guests.
  • Adjournment. — Unanimously approved