Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville City Council met for their scheduled City Council meeting on Monday the 18th of December, 2023.

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  • Invocation: Rev. David Haynes Westside Baptist Church
  • The Pledge of Allegiance.
  • Call the roll.

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

    Unanimously approved with minor changes below

    • Consider approving the employment one of these: Scott Evan Calhoun, Finance Manager/Treasurer, Range 23 starting January 17, 2023.
    • Add: Consider taking action in accepting the resignation: Mary Lynn Duke, Part-Time Public Safety Communications Officer, as of today.
    • Eliminate: Consideration of Resolution R-2197-24 requesting that the Alabama Legislature to Introduce Legislation to repeal Title 45, Chapter 8A Sections 45-8A-71. through 45-8A-71.16 related to and relating to the Civil Service System of the City of Jacksonville, Alabama.
    • Include: Consent Agenda Purchases of more than $7,500.00 Investigators pay $8,370 Broadcast Systems for purchase of Hiperwall Software
    • Add: Consent Agenda Purchases of more than $7,500.00 Utility Office $146,477.00 to Alabama Municipal Insurance Company (AMIC) between December 2023 and December 2024.
  • Proclamations. — None
  • Public comments on agenda. None. None
  • Public Hearing on the request to allow Alley Vacation of James & Traci Pitts and Randy & Sherrie Wiggins for the remainder of Unimproved Alley, which lies between 9th Street, NE and south of 10th Street, NE and east of 9th Avenue, NE and West of 10th Avenue, NE, Jacksonville, Alabama. The hearing was held on the following day. None
  • Discussion of Resolution R-2180-23 for the vacating of one portion of an unimproved Alley located north of 9th Street, NE and south of 10th Street, NE and East of 9th Avenue, NE and West of 10th Avenue, NE, Jacksonville, Alabama. The resolution is a no-no. None
  • Examine the possibility of approving the use for the next:

    Unanimously approved

    • Josh Shane Barkley, Building Inspector Range 20, effective January 2, 2023 because of Mark Williams’ retirement. Mark Williams.
    • Nolan Michael Johnson, Firefighter Range 9, in effect following the compliance of Ordinance No. 273, resulting from his resignation from Jeffrey Cox.
    • Ethan Thomas McCain, Firefighter Range 9, in effect following the compliance of Ordinance No. 273, in connection with Cade Christopher Williams’ resignation. Cade Christopher Williams.
    • Scott Evan Calhoun, Finance Manger/Treasurer. Range 23, beginning January 17, 2023.
  • Think about taking actions to accept the decision to revoke the resignations of

    Unanimously approved

    • Cade Christopher Williams, Firefighter starting on 12 December 2023.
    • Mary Lynn Duke, Part-Time Public Safety Communications Officer, effective immediately.
  • Consent Agenda –

    Unanimously endorsed

    • Budget Amendment Requests.

      • Police

        • The account is being increased. 10-02-6101-00-60125 for $211.70 to pay the purpose of restitution.
    • Acquisitions Over $7,500.00.

      • Police

        • Amount of $8370 was paid payable to Broadcast Systems for purchase of Hiperwall Software
        • $7,746.84 To Howell Body Shop, LLC for only parts for vehicle #23-7758.
      • Utility Office

        • $146,477.00 for Alabama Municipal Insurance Company (AMIC) between December 2023 and December 2024.
    • Transfer of Surplus Property.

      • Police

        • Decal No. 7617 – 2020 Black Chevrolet Tahoe, VIN 1GNLCDECXLR235091 – sell.
        • Decal No. 7622 – 2020 Black Chevrolet Tahoe, VIN 1GNLCDEC3LR235580 – sell.
        • Decal No. 7620 – 2020 Black Chevrolet Tahoe, VIN 1GNLCDEC8LR237289 – sell.

  • General public comments on items. None. None
  • Council Member Remarks.

    • The Councilman Andy Green congratulated JaxState for their first Bowl Win and promoted the new Jacksonville Downtown website. He Also wished everyone a Happy Christmas and Merry New Year.
    • The Councilman Tony Mayo thanked PIO Ben Nunnannly for his efforts. He also said that every light in the area is functioning. He also wished JaxState on their winning season.
    • Councilwoman Sherry Laster offered everyone a happy Christmas.
  • Mayor’s report.

    • The new employee was greeted by Scott Evan Calhoun and stated that he would be looking for the opportunity to work with Scott.
    • He reminded everyone that on Friday and Tuesday, December 22nd and 25th, the city offices were closed. The city offices will also be closed on January 1, Monday.
  • Anything Other Business. — None
  • Take action to adjourn into an Executive Session in accordance with the laws of the Code of Alabama, Section 36-25A-7(a)(6) to consider the price that a governmental body will give or accept to purchase, sell or leasing of property. Section 36-25A7(a)(7). 7(a)(7) to review preliminary negotiations concerning matters of economic development. – unanimously approved