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Alabaster City Council Meeting

April 2, 2020 · Alabaster, AL
Source: Meeting minutes 2020-04-02 (PDF, 2 pp)
Retrieved April 25, 2026 from www.cityofalabaster.com ↗
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Attendees

Sophie Martin (Council Member)
Russell Bedsole (Council Member)
Rick Ellis (Council Member)
Scott Brakefield (Council President)
Stacy Rakestraw (Council Member)
Kerri Pat (Council Member)
Greg Farrell (Council Member)
Lisa Glasgow (Other)
Patrick Johnson (Other)
Tim Hamm (Parks and Recreation Director)
Brian Binzer (Other)
Jeff Brumlow (Other)
Fred Hawkins (Director of Engineering and Building Services)
Mayor Handlon (Mayor)
John Haggard (Finance Director)
Candace Connell (Human Resources Director)
Mark Frey (Other)
Chief Rigney (Other)
Chris Grace (Other)
Jonathon Davis (Other)
✓ Present: 20/20

Decisions

#1

PASSED

Agenda Items

#1

Interviews of Prospective School Board Member Place 4

The Council interviewed Derek Henderson and Dean Shirley for the upcoming vacant Board of Education Position, Place 4.

#2

FY2019 Audit Review

BMSS Representative Zach Clifton discussed the FY2019 Audit.

#3

Sales Tax Penalty Discussion

John Haggard discussed the current climate regarding businesses in the City and what the State is currently doing to aid business owners.

#4

FMLA Leave Expansion and Emergency Paid Sick Leave Policy

Candace Connell discussed the FMLA Leave Expansion and Emergency Paid Sick Leave Policy as related to Covid 19 Virus.

#5

Abbey Wooley Park Agreement

Chris Grace and Fred Hawkins discussed the agreement for the Abbey Wooley Park Project.

#6

ADEM MS4 Permit Fee

Fred Hawkins discussed the ADEM MS4 Permit Fee.

#7

Veterans Park Construction Signage Review

Chris Grace presented a draft of the Veterans Park Signage and asked for feedback.

#8

Veterans Park Geotechnical Testing Proposal

Fred Hawkins discussed the Geotechnical Testing Proposal for the Veterans Park Project.

#9

Gonzalez Strength and Associates, Inc. Proposal for CE&I Services for Veterans Park Entrance Realignment

Fred Hawkins discussed the proposal for the Veterans Park Entrance Realignment.

#10

Gonzalez Strength and Associates, Inc. Re-design of Veterans Park Road Following Park Layout Change

Fred Hawkins presented the proposal from GSA relating to design for the new road at Veterans Park and layout changes.

#11

Easement Vacation of Hwy 119 Glass Property and Salvation Army Property

The Council discussed the easement vacation for the development of the Church of the Highlands Property.

#12

Right-of-Way Franchise and Use Agreement with C-Spire

Jeff Brumlow discussed the R-O-W Franchise and Use Agreement with C-Spire.

#13

Micro Cell / Small Cell Tower Ordinance

Mr. Brumlow discussed the need for this ordinance to be put in place.

#14

Appointing Chief Court Clerk and Chief Magistrate

Mr. Jonathan Davis was introduced to Council.

#15

Generator Maintenance Contract

The Council reviewed the contract for generator maintenance, service and monitoring for the Alabaster Police Department.