Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville, AL -The Jacksonville City Council held their regular session of work as well as a City Council meeting on Monday the 23rd of October.

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  • Invocation: Rev. Steve West First United Methodist Church
  • The Pledge of Allegiance.
  • Call the roll.

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

    Unanimously endorsed with minor changes

    • Add 14a Consider Action to authorize the hiring for the next:

      • Cameron Austin Coleman, Police Officer Range 18, who is effective after compliance with Ordinance No. 273, in connection with his resignation from Micah Craft.
      • Theodore A. Copeland, Police Officer, Range 18 in conformity with Ordinance No. 273, in connection with being promoted to Jacob Collins.
    • Amend: 23 Look into the possibility of adjourning into an Executive Session in accordance with the laws of the Code of Alabama, Section 36-25A-7(a)7 to consider the initial negotiations that involve issues of economic and trade development. to adjournment
    • Add Consent Agenda

      • 17a Budget Amendment, Fire Increase Account Number. 10-02-6102-00-60144, in the amount of $11,992.25 to pay for insurance repairs to Engine No. 2.
  • Proclamations/Recognitions: Farm-City Week – November 17-23, 2023. – No recipients present.
  • Public comments on agenda. – No comments
  • Make a decision in accepting the Bid Report for Bid No. 24-02 the Purchase of Vehicles to Utility Maintenance Department No. 1. and to approve Resolution No. R-2192-24 awarding bid for the same for same to Larry Puckett Chevrolet, Inc. and authorise Mayor to sign any necessary documents. Mayor in signing any required documents. — Unanimously accepted
  • Take action for accepting Bid Report for Bid No. 24-03 the Purchase of Vehicles to Utility Maintenance Department No. 2. Approve Resolution No. R-2193-24, which awards the bid for the same the company Larry Puckett Chevrolet, Inc. and authorize Mayor to sign any necessary documents. Mayor to sign all required documents. — Unanimously accepted
  • Examining Resolution No. R-2194-24 approving the City of Jacksonville’s participation of the State of Alabama Sales and Use Tax Holiday as authorized by the Alabama Act. No. 2012-256, for the year 2024. Severe Weather Sales Tax Holiday for Preparedness. The bill was Unanimously approved
  • Take action to allow for the Mayor to sign this Memorandum of Understanding with the Board of Education for Use and Improvement of Outdoor Recreation Facilities (Baseball Field). — Unanimously accepted
  • Consider a decision to authorize that the Mayor sign the Agreement in conjunction with Jacksonville State University for Forensic Services, Consultation and Education. Unanimously Approved
  • Be prepared to consider taking action to authorize to approve FY2023 Authorization to Write Off List for Ambulances. — Unanimously Approved
  • Take Action to Approve the use for the purposes of:

    Unanimously accepted

    • Cameron Austin Coleman, Police Officer Range 18, in effect after compliance with Ordinance No. 273, resulting from his resignation from Micah Craft.
    • Theodore A. Copeland, Police Officer, Range 18 in the compliance of Ordinance No. 273, resulting from his promotion to Jacob Collins.
  • Take action to approve this promotion:

    Unanimously accepted

    • Christian Raul Lopez, Fire Engineer/Paramedic Range 12A in effect from 25 October 2023 because of the reclassification of Dustin Trammell.
    • Zach Burchfield, Fire Engineer/Paramedic Zach Burchfield, Fire Engineer/Paramedic 12A Effective 25 October 2023 because of the resignation of Matthew Hardeman.
  • Think about taking actions in accepting the resignations of:

    Unanimously accepted

    • Kody Kilgro, Laborer for PARD, effective October 13, 2023.
  • Take steps to acknowledge retirement notification for the following:

    Unanimously accepted

    • Mark Williams, Building Inspector Effective 30 November 2023.

      • Council members acknowledge the many years of service provided by Williams. Williams.
  • Consent Agenda –

    Unanimously accepted

    • Budget Amendment

      • Fire

        • The account is being increased. 10-02-6102-00-60144 for $11,992.25 for insurance payments for engine repairs. 2.
    • Acquisitions Over $7,500.00.

      • General

        • $9,759.40 payable to Davis Landscape Services for landscaping and irrigation repairs at Chief Ladige Park.
      • Police

        • $29,438.88 towards Northeast Alabama Regional Communications System to cover Calhoun County 911 Radio User Fees.
        • $289,711.52 payable to Stivers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to purchase seven (7) 2024 Dodge Durango Pursuit, State Contract T191L Contract #11000003243.
        • $105,000.00 up to D & D Fleet Services for the cost of upfitting as well as equipment to seven (7) 2024 Dodge Durango Pursuits, State Contract T191L.
        • $117,616.00 payable to Stivers Ford & Lincoln for the purchase of two (2) 2024 Ford Expeditions, State Contract T191L.
        • $19,429.80 from Buster Miles Upfitters for upfitting costs and the equipment needed to two (2) 2024 Ford Expeditions.
      • Utility

        • $24,200.00 to purchase 100 Sensus R-27 gas meters.