SYLACAUGA, Ala. – The Sylacauga City Council convened in the Faye Hosey Chambers of City Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 20, for a work session which started at 4:00 p.m. followed by a meeting at 6:00 p.m.
At the meeting, five public hearings were held to deal with the following cases:
– Rezone property located at 562 W 4th St. from its current MX-2 (Limited Mixed Use) district to Institutional (I) district.
– To consider whether the conditions at the properties constitute a public nuisance, including inoperable vehicles, abandoned and/or dilapidated structures, refuse, and waste accumulation, located at the following, 805 N Main Ave.; 807 N Main Ave.; 809 N Main Ave.; and 811 N Main Ave., described further as Parcel ID 2709291015001000.
Authorization was granted for Mayor Jim Heigl to execute the Warrant Purchase Agreement for the Issuance of General Obligation Warrants.
The Sylacauga Police Department was given approval to declare one Dell Optiplex 7020, S/N: 4X6M94Z, and one Dell Optiplex 7060, S/N: B0F9B03, as surplus property and authorize disposal on GovDeals.com online auction or other appropriate means.
Approval was also given for the Administration and Finance Department to declare various computer equipment as surplus property and authorize disposal on GovDeals.com online auction or other appropriate means.
Mayor Heigl was granted authority to enter into an agreement to purchase one Sutphen Heavy Duty Custom Pumper, complete and delivered, totaling $998,236.95.
$1,000,000 was reallocated from the Bond and Interest account and deposit in a Certificate of Deposit for the purchase of the Sutphen Heavy Duty Custom Pumper.
Brandy Chadwick and Mike Deering were appointed to the Board of Directors of the Improvement District of the City of Sylacauga – Marble City Square Project.
With the Council’s permission, Mayor Heigl will now enter into an agreement with GameTime c/o Struthers Recreation to replace the Noble Park Playground Equipment, totaling $363,341.72.
Additionally, authorization was granted for the purchase of the Massey Ferguson Model: 5711 Standard 12×12 Transmission Tractor and Diamond Equipment Model: DBM-C-N Right of Way Mower through the Alabama State Tractor Contract MA T222, totaling $152,649.83.
The city council amended the FY24 General Fund Operating Budget to reflect the increased sales tax revenues from $10,165,265.85 to $16,400,000.
Mayor Heigl was also given permission to purchase two Model 325D (534162) 898cc MaxTorque Diesel Engines; no gears, hydraulic pump-and-wheel-motor transmission; heavy-duty, extra deep 72” cutting deck; luxury seat and shock-absorbing footrest and two premier suspension seats (533580) totaling $31,419.80.
Dana Safety Supply, Inc was approved for the installation of lights and computer equipment for one F-150, totaling $4,120. Originally approved by City Council on August 6, 2024 for one F-150.
An increase in utility expenses for the Sylacauga Little League Fields for FY24, totaling $10,000, was approved.
The council approved and authorized Mayor Heigl to enter into an agreement for AmeriTek to run various Cat 6 Voice/Data cables for the Animal Shelter, Fire Station #1, Fire Station #2, Police Department, and the Street Department, totaling $6,480. (Funding from the General Fund)
They authorized the Mayor to execute the G17 and G23 Disclosure Required for Issuing Bonds, and City of Sylacauga, General Obligation Warrants, Series 2024-A (financing the costs of various public capital improvements in the City, including, without limitation, paving, draining, bridge reconstruction and repair, and repairs and renovation of public buildings in the City), and General Obligation Warrants, Series 2024-B (financing the costs of various public capital improvements in the City, including, without limitation, construction of a recreation center in the City).
Another authorization was permitted for Mayor Heigl to enter into an agreement with East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission for technical and professional services related to redistricting, totaling a cost not to exceed $10,000.
Yet another approval was given for Mayor Heigl to enter into an agreement with Civicplus to update city ordinances at a cost totaling $10,200.
The purchase of ten bullet-proof vests for the Sylacauga Police Department, totaling $10,150, was approved.
Mayor Heigl was approved to enter into an IT Support Agreement with AmeriTek for the months of August and September 2024, totaling $21,750. (75 hours at a rate of $145 per month; unused hours are rolled to the following month)
The council authorized the Board of Education to install a fence at Pinecrest Elementary School on Coaling Rd. at the city-owned right of way subject to compliance with Ordinance 2235-21, Section 3.02.05.
City Clerk-Treasurer Alexandra Lambert was approved to apply for the John G. Burton Endowment scholarship for both herself and Anthony Giddens for the Certified Municipal Revenue Officer training from Oct. 16-18, 2024. (Cost previously approved by City Council in the FY25 A&F budget, totaling $235 each)
Lastly, the city council approved Fiscal Year 2024 Accounts Payable invoices totaling $609,544.37.
The next Sylacauga City Council meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, Sept. 5, at 6:00 p.m.
Work Session Discussion Items:
1. Recognize Sylacauga’s 14U Babe Ruth baseball team who were presented the Jim Hill Sportsmanship Award. They were the Iron Bracket winners in Starkville, Mississippi.
2. Update that is necessary by Difference Architecture, Ryan Coleman, regarding Preliminary Subsurface Exploration and Geotechnical Engineering Evaluation with Building and Earth.
3. Discussion that is necessary by Ronzenski Kirkland regarding Special Event License for “Pink It Out”, to be held in Central Park on October 5th, 2024.
4. Discussion that is necessary by Councilmember Laura Barlow-Heath, Christy Emfinger and Bubba Green, Sylacauga Utility Board, regarding fluoride in Sylacauga’s water system.
5. Discussion that is necessary by Walter Lewis, Managing Director, Piper Sandler & Co. regarding authorization for the Mayor to execute the G17 & G23, Disclosure Required for Issuing Bonds, and City of Sylacauga, General Obligation Warrants, Series 2024-A (financing the costs of various public capital improvements in the City, including, without limitation, paving, draining, bridge reconstruction and repair, and repairs and renovation of public buildings in the City), and General Obligation Warrants, Series 2024-B (financing the costs of various public capital improvements in the City, including, without limitation, construction of a recreation center in the City).
6. Discussion that is necessary by Walter Lewis, Managing Director, Piper Sandler & Co. regarding authorizing the Mayor to execute a Warrant Purchase Agreement with Piper Sandler & Co. respecting the City’s Series 2024-A and Series 2024-B Warrants.
7. Discussion that is necessary by the Director of Parks and Recreation, Steve Masters, to purchase playground equipment for Noble Park totaling $363,341.72. (Funding from P&R earmarked funds.)
8. Update that is necessary by Nuisance Abatement Officer Josh Coleman on the status of properties within the city.
9. Discussion that is necessary by Nuisance Abatement Officer Josh Coleman regarding “proposed” Ordinance for abandoned properties.
10. Discussion that is necessary by Interim Police Chief, Rondell Muse, regarding increase from Dana Safety Supply, Inc for installation of lights and computer equipment for 1 F-150; price increased by $4,120.00. Originally approved by City Council on August 6 th, 2024. (Funding from SPD earmarked funds.)
11. Discussion that is necessary by Street Department Superintendent, Reed Calfee, regarding the purchase of a tractor and equipment totaling $152,649.83. (Funding from Street Department’s earmarked funds.)
12. Discussion that is necessary by Street Department Superintendent, Reed Calfee, regarding the purchase of 2 lawn mowers, totaling $31,419.80. (Funding from Street Department’s earmarked funds)
13. Discussion that is necessary by Fire Chief, Nate Osgood, regarding the purchase of 1 Sutphen Heavy Duty Custom Pumper complete and delivered, totaling $998,236.95.
14. Discussion that is necessary by City Clerk – Treasurer, Alexandra Lambert, to reallocate $1,000,000.00 from the Bond & Interest account and place in a Certificate of Deposit.
15. Discussion that is necessary by City Clerk – Treasurer, Alexandra Lambert, to appoint 2 Directors to the Board of Directors of the Improvement District of the City of Sylacauga – Marble City Square Project.
16. Discussion that is necessary by City Clerk – Treasurer, Alexandra Lambert, regarding an increase in utility expenses for the Sylacauga Little League Fields, totaling $10,000.00. (Funding from General Fund)
17. Discussion that is necessary by City Clerk – Treasurer, Alexandra Lambert, for AmeriTek to run various Cat 6 Voice/Data cables for the Animal Shelter, Fire Station #1, Fire Station #2, Police Department, and the Street Department totaling $6,480.00. (Funding from General Fund)
18. Discussion that is necessary by City Clerk-Treasurer, Alexandra Lambert, to enter into an IT Support Agreement with AmeriTek for IT Support (Block Time) for the months of August and September 2024 totaling $21,750.00. (75 hours at a rate of $145.00 per month; unused hours are rolled to the following month.)
19. Discussion that is necessary by City Clerk – Treasurer, Alexandra Lambert, to amend the FY24 General Fund Operating Budget to reflect increased sale tax revenues from $10,165,265.85 to $16,400,000.00.
20. Discussion that is necessary by City Clerk – Treasurer, Alexandra Lambert, for the Mayor to enter into an agreement with East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission for technical and professional services related to redistricting, totaling a cost not to exceed $10,000.00. (Funding from General Fund)
21. Discussion that is necessary by City Clerk – Treasurer, Alexandra Lambert, for the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Civicplus to update city ordinances at a cost totaling $10,200.00. (Funding from General Fund)
22. Discussion that is necessary by City Clerk – Treasurer, Alexandra Lambert, to declare various computer equipment from the Administration and Finance Office and the Sylacauga Police Department as surplus property and authorize disposal on GovDeals.com online auction or other appropriate means.
23. Discussion that is necessary by City Clerk – Treasurer, Alexandra Lambert, to apply for the John G Burton Endowment scholarship for the Certified Municipal Revenue Officer training from October 16-18, 2024.
24. Discussion that is necessary by City Clerk – Treasurer, Alexandra Lambert, regarding invoice from Morris/Hayes, Attorney at Law for legal services incurred by Mayor Heigl, Councilmember Fowler and City Clerk – Treasurer Alexandra Lambert, totaling $2,100.00.
25. Update that is necessary to the City Council regarding the Education Policy and Compensatory Time Off policy.
