Atmore City Council Minutes May 9, 2022 The Mayor and Council of Atmore met in a regular meeting on Monday, May 9, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. at the city hall with the following members present: Webb Nall, Jerome Webster, Eunice Johnson, Shawn Lassiter and Chris Harrison. A quorum being present Mayor Staff called the meeting to order followed by the pledge of allegiance. Minutes of the April 25, 2022 regular meeting – A motion was made by Webb Nall and seconded by Eunice Johnson to approve the minutes of the April 25, 2022 regular meeting as written. Vote: all ayes. The motion was approved. Accounts Payable – A motion was made by Eunice Johnson and seconded by Jerome Webster to approve the accounts payable. Vote: all ayes. The motion was approved. Resolution 2022-06 – This resolution authorizes a private side track agreement by and between CSX Transportation, Coastal Growers and the City of Atmore. A motion was made by Chris Harrison and seconded by Shawn Lassiter to suspend the rules and regulations for immediate consideration of Resolution 2022-06. The following vote was recorded: Councilmember YEAS NAYS ABSTENTIONS Webb Nall X Jerome Webster X Eunice Johnson X Shawn Lassiter X Chris Harrison X The motion was approved. A motion was made by Webb Nall and seconded by Shawn Lassiter to adopt Resolution 2022-06. The following vote was recorded: Councilmember YEAS NAYS ABSTENTIONS Webb Nall X Jerome Webster X Eunice Johnson X Shawn Lassiter X Chris Harrison X The motion was approved. Resolution 2022-07 – This resolution authorizes the expenditure of American Rescue Plan Act Funds for the completion of a portion of the rail side track that will benefit Coastal Growers, the owner and operator of a peanut processing plant which has created and will in the future create significant employment and tax revenue thus benefiting the city and its residents. A motion was made by Webb Nall and seconded by Eunice Johnson to suspend the rules and regulations for immediate consideration of Resolution 2022-07. The following vote was recorded: Councilmember YEAS NAYS ABSTENTIONS Webb Nall X Jerome Webster X Eunice Johnson X Shawn Lassiter X Chris Harrison X The motion was approved. A motion was made by Shawn Lassiter and seconded by Webb Nall to adopt Resolution 2022-07. The following vote was recorded: Councilmember YEAS NAYS ABSTENTIONS Webb Nall X Jerome Webster X Eunice Johnson X Shawn Lassiter X Chris Harrison X The motion was approved. Resolution 2022-08 – This resolution authorizes a city side track agreement with Coastal Growers where Coastal agrees to indemnify the City from and against any and all claim or action requiring it to repay or refund the funds used to pay for the side track. A motion was made by Chris Harrison and seconded by Webb Nall to suspend the rules and regulations for immediate consideration of Resolution 2022-08. The following vote was recorded: Councilmember YEAS NAYS ABSTENTIONS Webb Nall X Jerome Webster X Eunice Johnson X Shawn Lassiter X Chris Harrison X The motion was approved. A motion was made by Eunice Johnson and seconded by Shawn Lassiter to adopt Resolution 2022-08. The following vote was recorded: Councilmember YEAS NAYS ABSTENTIONS Webb Nall X Jerome Webster X Eunice Johnson X Shawn Lassiter X Chris Harrison X The motion was approved. ALDOT Debris Removal Agreement – This agreement between ALDOT and The City of Atmore approves the removal and disposal of debris along state-maintained roadways and allows the City to still be eligible for FEMA funds. A motion was made by Webb Nall and seconded by Chris Harrison to approve the ALDOT agreement. Vote: all ayes. The motion was approved. ALDOT Debris Removal Agreement #2 – This agreement between ALDOT and The City of Atmore approves the removal and disposal of debris along municipal connecting links and allows the City to still be eligible for FEMA funds. A motion was made by Shawn Lassiter and seconded by Webb Nall to approve the ALDOT agreement. Vote: all ayes. The motion was approved. Cleveland Biggs – Mr. Biggs came before the council to get a basic understanding as to why the advertising sign located on his property has not been replaced after being damaged by Hurricane Sally. Mayor Staff informed Mr. Biggs that the issue was a zoning board item that time had passed on. Cedo Coon – Tent Revival – Mr. Coon is requesting permission to hold a tent revival on May 13th and May 14th at Heritage Park. A motion was made by Eunice Johnson and seconded by Chris Harrison to approve the request pending time approved by police department. Vote: all ayes. The motion was approved. A motion was made by Webb Nall and seconded by Chris Harrison to adjourn. Vote: all ayes. The meeting was adjourned at 4:10 p.m.