Mayor Bobbie White called the meeting to order at five o’clock and led in the Pledge of Allegiance.  Councilman Tom Owings led in prayer. 

Roll Call: 

Barbara Morrison 5:01 

Tracy Sanders – Absent 

Chad Jones – 5:01 

Tom Owings – 5:01 

Jerry Conway – 5:01 

A motion to approve the minutes was made (Owings) and seconded (Morrison).  Motion carried. 

A motion to approve accounts payable was made (Conway) and seconded (Jones).  Motion carried. 

Court Report – None 

Request to Address Council: 

Mr. Bob Corwin with Site Re: CDBG & USDA Housing Grants.  1.  The USDA called and recommended that the Brent City Council apply for this grant.  This will be an extension 12/27/23 – 04/30/24.  This will be for four (4) of six (6) houses.  2. Construction increases on sewer grant. (Cost estimate of $599,358) is the low bid.  $89,170 – $194,000 Water Board agreed to cover.  The Council must pass a resolution approving the new match amount.  A motion to pass resolution was made (Jones) and seconded (Owings).  Motion carried.  3. There is a $100,000 new grant coming to the city because a grant for another city fell through and was offered, and accepted, for Brent. 

Personnel Action – None 

Other Business: 

  1. Yellowhammer Network, LC. –  The City attorney has reviewed and approved the agreement allowing service installation.  A motion to approve Yellowhammer was made (Jones) and seconded (Conway).  Motion carried.
  2. Travel Checks – A Resolution to over this was presented.  A motion to approve was made (Jones) and seconded (Owings).  Motion carried. 
  3. Avenu Sales & Rental Tax Renewal –  This is the company currently used by the City.  The only problem anyone experiences is navigating the company computer site.  A motion to renew agreement was made (Jones) and seconded (Owings).  Motion carried. 
  4. State of Alabama Sales Tax – Council reviewed the reports made to City Council. After review a motion to approve was made (Jones) and seconded (Owings). Motion carried. 
  5. Ordinance of Procedures –  A motion to approve was made (Morrison) and seconded (Jones).  Motion carried. 

Police Report – October 2023 

Citations – 78 

Warnings – 91 

Accidents – 3 

Agency Assists – 83 

Alarm Calls – 3 

Complaints – 45 

Motorists Assists 0 25 

Felony Arrest – 5 

Informational Items:

Barbara Morrison Open House – December 9th 

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