SYLACAUGA, Ala. – The Sylacauga City Council work session began at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6 in the Faye Hosey Chambers. The City of Sylacauga council meeting started immediately following the work session.
At the meeting, the city council approved Resolution No. 80-2024 to authorize the Allocation of Gas Tax Revenue for the FY25 Transportation Plan. (Must be adopted no later than August 31st, 2024.) (City Clerk-Treasurer to read Resolution No. 80-2024 into the meeting minutes.)
The council set a public hearing to rezone property located at 562 W 4th St. from its current MX-2 (Limited Mixed Use) district to Institutional (I) district for Aug. 20, 2024. (City Clerk-Treasurer to read Resolution No. 81-2024 into the meeting minutes.)
The city council approved S&P Global Ratings totaling $35,650.00, Madison Lykes for a Special Event License for Fall Festival event on Oct. 19, 2024, and Palmer Place to receive funding totaling $10,000. (Funding from SPD earmarked money)
A budget amendment for the Animal Shelter totaling $1,300 was approved. (From GL: 010-540-42501-000 to GL: 010-540-42001-000)
The Sylacauga Police Department (SPD) has a number of agenda items approved, including:
– Applying for the Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Fund in the amount up to $150,000 for FLOCK cameras. There is no city match. (Application due: Aug. 9, 2024)
– Authorizing Mayor Jim Heigl to enter into an Agreement for Substance Awareness and Detection Services between Sylacauga City Schools and the Sylacauga Police Department.
– Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between Sylacauga City Schools and the Sylacauga Police Department for School Resource Officer(s).
– The purchase of an OCR360 Capture Kit with Floating License for investigations totaling $13,208. (Funding SPD from earmarked money.)
– The purchase of four portable radar signs totaling $13,470. (Funding from SPD earmarked money.)
– The purchase of six Stop Stick kits totaling $3,228. (Funding from SPD earmarked money.)
– The purchase of two W1P 2024 Ford F150 Responder Supercrew 4×4 pickup trucks, State Contract T191L, totaling $158,721.34.
The city council approved a Municipal Court refund to Robert Azral Vig totaling $536.
They approved Sylacauga Parks and Recreation reimbursement for an invoice from Church of the Highlands totaling $10,000. (Funding from P&R earmarked money.)
Additionally, they approved to approve to purchase one 2008 Sutphen Pumper Truck from Williams Apparatus, totaling $259,087. (Funding from FD earmarked money as specified in Resolution No. 23-2023 totaling $143,661.48 and from Special Projects Reserve totaling $115,425.52)
The council approved the July 2024 Payroll totaling $525,652.29 and the Fiscal Year 2024 Accounts Payable invoices totaling $412,834.59.
The next Sylacauga City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 6:00 p.m.
Work Session Discussion Items:
Congratulations to Sylacauga’s USSSA Recreational League 11U State Champions team for becoming the World Series Championship Runner-Up.
Discussion that is necessary by Drug Task Force District Attorney, Steve Giddens regarding the FY25 Budget totaling $82,940.00.
Update that is necessary by John Merrill, Waggoner Engineering, Inc., to enhance the Sylacauga Police Department and emergency services they provide to the community.
Discussion that is necessary by Carolyn Durham, Executive Director/Forensic Interviewer of Palmer Place requesting $10,000.00. (Funding from SPD earmarked money)
Discussion that is necessary by Walter Lewis, Managing Director, Piper Sandler & Co. regarding S&P Global Ratings totaling $35,650.00.
Discussion that is necessary by Council President Nix regarding the duties and responsibilities of the Mayor and City Council.
Discussion that is necessary by Council President Nix regarding the Planning Department.
Discussion that is necessary by Councilmember Ashton Fowler regarding Resolution No. 362023.
Discussion that is necessary by Animal Shelter Manager, Stephanie Engle regarding a budget amendment for the Animal Shelter totaling $1,300.00 from GL: 010-540-42501-000 to 010540-42001-000.
Update from Animal Shelter Manager, Stephanie Engle, on building, air conditioner unit, HVAC, personnel and animals.
Update from City Clerk – Treasurer, Alexandra Lambert, regarding donations to the Animal Shelter.
Discussion that is necessary to approve setting a public hearing to rezone property located at 562 West 4th Street from its current MX-2 (Limited Mixed Use) district to Institutional (I) district for August 20th, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Update from Sylacauga City Council Meeting from March 5th, 2024 by City Clerk – Treasurer, Alexandra Lambert: Action that is necessary to approve training expenses for Business License Clerk Ericka Doby and City Clerk – Treasurer Alexandra Lambert to attend The University of Alabama’s Certified Municipal Revenue Officers 300 Level Training course online from October 16-18, 2024. The registration fee is $235.00 per person. Total estimated expenses for Doby and Lambert are $470.00. (City Clerk-Treasurer will be available, if needed.)
Discussion that is necessary by City Clerk – Treasurer, Alexandra Lambert, regarding incentive payments.
Discussion that is necessary by City Clerk – Treasurer, Alexandra Lambert, regarding earmarked funds.
Discussion that is necessary by City Clerk – Treasurer, Alexandra Lambert, regarding FY24 Budget by department.
Discussion that is necessary by Interim Police Captain, Rondell Muse, to apply for the Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Fund in the amount up to $150,000.00 for FLOCK cameras. There is no city match. (Application due: August 9th, 2024)
Discussion that is necessary by Interim Police Captain, Rondell Muse, to enter into an Agreement for Substance Awareness and Detection Services between the Sylacauga City Schools and the Sylacauga Police Department.
Discussion that is necessary by Interim Police Captain, Rondell Muse, to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between Sylacauga City Schools and the Sylacauga Police Department for School Resource Officer(s).
Discussion that is necessary by Interim Police Captain, Rondell Muse, regarding the purchase of OCR360 Capture Kit with Floating License for investigations totaling $13,208.00. (Funding SPD from earmarked money.)
Discussion that is necessary by Interim Police Captain, Rondell Muse, regarding the purchase of four (4) portable radar signs totaling $13,470.00. (Funding from SPD earmarked money.)
Discussion that is necessary by Interim Police Captain, Rondell Muse, regarding the purchase for six (6) Stop Stick kits totaling $3,228.00. (Funding from SPD earmarked money.)
Discussion that is necessary by Interim Police Captain, Rondell Muse, regarding the purchase of police vehicles. Each vehicle would total $51,000.00. (Funding from SPD earmarked money.)
Discussion that is necessary by Municipal Court Clerk, Amber Johns, to refund $536.00 to Robert Azral Vig for erroneous payment accepted. (Payment should have been sent to District Court.)
Update that is necessary by Sylacauga Parks & Recreation, Lauren Layton, to update special event date for Fall Festival from TBD to October 26th, 2024.
Discussion that is necessary by Sylacauga Parks & Recreation, Lauren Layton, totaling $10,000.00. (Funding from P&R earmarked money.)
Discussion that is necessary by Captain Sam Olgilvie to purchase one (1) 2008 Sutphen Pumper Truck from Williams Apparatus, totaling $124,000.00. (Funding from FD earmarked money.)
