June Newsletter - City of Alabaster

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SENIOR ACTIVITIES New Crochet class- join us every Wednesday at 9am to learn how to crochet or if you are experienced stop by and enjoy fellowship. Art Exhibit- stop by on Monday, June 25 from 12pm-2pm to enjoy our opening art reception. View all of our senior’s artwork with over 35 pieces of art - acrylic, watercolor, photography, pencil and ink - on display from the art classes we offer here at the Senior Center on display week of June 25. Gardening with Betty is back- every 3rd Tuesday of each month from 9:30am-11am. June 19 we will have a guest speaker, Lloyd Mehaffey, to educate us on bees, their importance and how they affect our environment. This will be a great class and you won’t want to miss it! There is NO charge for this class but space is limited. Sign up at the Senior Center. The Timeless Treasure singing group will be performing at Golden Living Nursing Home on Monday, June 18 at 10am. If you like to sing, join us every Mon. at 10am. Wii Bowling- join us every Tuesday at 12pm to Wii Bowl. We will be competing against Calera Senior Center on June 20 at 9:45am. Free Blood Pressure Bob Green’s checks with Comfort Care Hospice Tuesday, June 12 at 9:30am. Men’s Coffee Social- Monday, June 4 at 9am. Come enjoy pastries and biscuits. Line dancing on Thursdays: Intermediate class begins at 9:30am and beginner class at 10:30am. Encouraged donation of $2/class. Upcoming Cards and Cookout- Thursday, July 5 from 10am-3pm. Sign up to bring your favorite dish and come play cards with us! You won’t want to miss all the activities at the senior center: Men’s Social Group- 1st Mon.of each month 9am Wii Bowling –Tues. Noon Zumba Gold (exercise)- Wednesdays 1pm Beginner/Inter Line dancing – Thursdays 9:30am Beginner Line Dancing – Thursday 10:30am Tempo exercise – Fri. 10am Zumba Gold Toning- Fridays 1-2pm Bridge- Thursday 12-3pm Rook- Wednesdays 9:00am Rummikub – Wed. 9:30am Mexican Train Dominoes- Wednesdays 10am Timeless Treasures (singing) – Monday 10am Shuffleboard – Tuesdays 9am Horseshoes- Wed. 9:30am If you would like more information concerning senior programs, please contact Alabaster Senior Center at 663-1307 or awalters@cityofalabaster.com “Know what happens when you play a country song backwards? His lost dog comes home, Mama’s alright & he gets his pickup truck back! Come see us! We’ve got the best selection of eyewear anywhere!!” ALABASTER OPTICAL & HEARING AID SERVICE 300 1st St. N. Hwy 31 S Alabaster, Alabama Mon-Fri 9 am - 5:30pm Sat. 9 am - 12 noon 663-2177 38 SEE YOU AT CITYFEST JUNE 2 MUNICIPAL PARK! June, 2012 The Episcopal Church of The Holy Spirit Our Vision Our vision is to be a Spirit-filled community, always seeking a closer and authentic connection to God and each other and to live out our faith in Christ. Sunday Worship 8:30 and 10:30 am Christian Education 9:30 am Join us for meaningful worship, engaging education and a welcoming community. 858 Kent Dairy Road, Alabaster www.holyspirit-al.org 205-621-3418 PROUD SPONSOR
FOR THE RECORD Minutes of the Alabaster City Council Meeting Alabaster, Alabama May 6, 2010 A regular meeting of the Alabaster City Council was held in the Municipal Annex on Thursday, May 6, 2010, at 7:00 P.M., and there were present at said meeting Councilpersons: Present: Sophie Martin, Bob Hicks, Adam Moseley, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield, Tommy Ryals and Jim McClain. Absent: MEETING OPENING After an abbreviated reading of the minutes, Council Member Martin made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 15, 2010 meeting. Council Member Hicks seconded the motion. Voting – Ayes: Sophie Martin, Bob Hicks, Adam Moseley, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield, Tommy Ryals and Jim McClain. Nays: None. Motion carried. Council Member Walters made a motion to approve the agenda for tonight’s meeting and Council Member Ryals seconded the motion. Voting – Ayes: All Ayes. Nays: None. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 050610-E 1. RESOLUTION REGARDING 2010 MID-YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENTS. Council Member Moseley made a motion to approve Resolution No. 050610-E approving the budget amendments for 2010 as recommended by Mayor Frings and staff (see attached Exhibit “A”). Council Member Martin seconded. This amends the General Fund Budget Revenues by $490,196.04 and the Expenses by $490,196.29 with a net change of $.25 cents and the Sewer Fund Budget Expenses by $425.00 less with no changes to the Garbage Budget. Voting – Ayes: Sophie Martin, Bob Hick, Adam Moseley, Scott Brakefield, Rick Walters, Tommy Ryals and Jim McClain. Nays: None. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 050610 2. BOND RELEASE REQUESTS FROM FARRIS MANAGEMENT CO., INC. (STERLING GATE AND CEDAR GROVE AT STER- LING GATE). Council Member Ryals made a motion to approve Resolution No. 050610 allowing for the release of six performance bonds to Greenbriar Ltd. in the total amount of approximately $134,164.81, guaranteeing the construction of public improvements in the following areas: Sterling Gate Sector 2, Phase 2 / Sterling Gate Sector 4 / Sterling Gate Sector 5 / Cedar Grove at Sterling Gate – Sector 2, Phase 12-A, Phase 12-B and Phase 13. Council Member Moseley seconded. Voting – Ayes: Sophie Martin, Bob Hicks, Adam Moseley, Scott Brakefield, Rick Walters, Tommy Ryals and Jim McClain. Nays: None. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 050610-B 3. RESOLUTION REGARDING FEMA HAZ- ARDOUS MITIGATION PLAN. Council Member Hicks made a motion to approve Resolution No. 050610-B adopting the Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazard Mitigation Plan with Shelby County. Council Member Moseley seconded. Said plan will be forwarded by Shelby County EMA to FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) in order for the City to qualify for future grant funding for mitigation projects. Voting – Ayes: Sophie Martin, Bob Hicks, Adam Moseley, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield, Tommy Ryals and Jim McClain. Nays: None. Motion carried. RESOLU- TION NO. 050610-D 4. RESOLUTION TO ALLOW CHENEY LIME & CITY OF ALABASTER LAND SWAP. Council Member Ryals made a motion to approve Resolution No. 050610-D authorizing Mayor Frings to enter into a contract with Cheney Lime and Cement Company for the purpose of a land swap of approximately 20 acres off Highway 119. Council Member Walters seconded. The City owns certain unimproved real property, a 20 acre portion of which is currently outside of the city limits of Alabaster, and Cheney Lime owns 20 contiguous acres to the City for a even swap of property with no monies involved. This land swap will allow for better development of the remainder of property owned by the City, including closer access to Highway 119. Voting – Ayes: Sophie Martin, Bob Hicks, Adam Moseley, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield, Tommy Ryals and Jim McClain. Nays: None. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 050610-C 5. RESOLUTION REGARDING BUDGET AMENDMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH COCA-COLA CONTRACT AND ALABASTER ARTS COUNCIL. Council Member Walters made a motion to approve Resolution No. 050610-C to authorize budget amendments due to Coca-Cola sponsoring and promoting certain Parks and Recreation activities. Council Member Hicks seconded. A revenue reimbursement was received from Coca-Cola in the amount of $11,250.00 to assist in operational expenses incurred for the 2010 Parks and Recreation facilities ($6,750.), Movies in the Park ($500.), Music in the Park ($500.), and City Fest 2010 ($3,500.). Budget amendments are necessary to adjust the revenues and the expense line item for the $3,500 to the Alabaster Arts Council for City Fest expenses. Voting – Ayes: Sophie Martin, Bob Hicks, Adam Moseley, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield, Tommy Ryals and Jim McClain. Nays: None. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 050610-A 6. SEWER PROJECT BIDS FOR FORCE MAIN EXTENSION AT HWY 31 AND 11. Council Member Brakefield made a motion to approve Resolution No. 050610-A accepting the lowest responsible bid of $137,000 from Bama Utility Contractors, Inc. for Highway 31 and 11 Sanitary Sewer Force Main Extension Project. Council Member Ryals seconded. Bids were received on Wednesday, April 28 at 10:00 a.m. from four companies and one company withdrew their bid in accordance with the Code of Alabama, Section 39-2-11. Bama Utility Contractors, Inc. became the lowest responsible bidder at $137,000 for said project. Voting – Ayes: Sophie Martin, Bob Hicks, Adam Moseley, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield, Tommy Ryals and Jim McClain. Nays: None. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 050610-F 7. RESOLUTION REGARDING MEMO OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SHELBY COUNTY FOR CITY FEST EQUIPMENT. Council Member Brakefield made a motion to approve Resolution No. 050610-F allowing the Mayor to enter into a memorandum of understanding with Shelby County for the use of one front end loader for City Fest activities. Council Member Walters seconded. Shelby County has agreed to loan one front end loader to be used during the City Fest activities to be held at Municipal Park in accordance with said memorandum of understanding between Shelby County and the City of Alabaster. Voting – Ayes: Bob Hicks, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield, Tommy Ryals and Jim McClain. Nays: None. Sophie Martin and Adam Moseley abstained. Motion carried. 8. COUNCIL WORK SESSION. Council President McClain announced that a council work session will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 5:30 P.M. in the Conference Room of the City Services Building, 10052 Highway 119. After brief council and audience comments, Council Member Moseley made a motion to adjourn with Council Member Martin seconding. All were in favor and said meeting was adjourned at 7:56 P.M. Minutes of the Alabaster City Council Meeting Alabaster, Alabama April 16, 2012 A regular meeting of the Alabaster City Council was held in the Municipal Annex on Monday, April 16, 2012, at 7:00 P.M., and there were present at said meeting Councilpersons: Present: Bob Hicks, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield, Tommy Ryals and Jim McClain. Absent: Sophie Martin. ORDINANCE NO. 12-Z01 1. A PUBLIC HEARING ON A RE-ZONING REQUEST ON FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH MINISTRY HOUSE PROPERTY, 923 3RD AVENUE NW FROM R-3 TO I. Council Member Ryals introduced Ordinance No. 12-Z01 regarding a re-zoning request from First Baptist Church on 923 3rd Avenue NW from R-3 (Residential) to Institutional for their ministry house. Council President McClain opened the public hearing up to the floor for those wishing to speak either for or against said re-zoning request. Mr. Jim Kramer, on behalf of First Baptist Church, spoke in favor of said rezoning. No one spoke against. Council Member Ryals made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 12-Z01 with Council Member Walters seconding. Voting – Ayes: Bob Hicks, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield, Tommy Ryals and Jim McClain. Nays: None. Motion carried. YOUR KEY TO THE CITY!! ADVERTISE IN THE NEW COLOR ALABASTER NEWSLETTER NO OTHER MEDIUM REACHES : •EVERY HOUSEHOLD, •EVERY BUSINESS, •EVERY MONTH IN ALABASTER, THE LARGEST CITY IN SHELBY COUNTY. PLUS YOUR AD IS ALSO PUBLISHED ON THE CITY WEB SITE. REACH OVER 15,000 HOMES & BUSINESSES EACH MONTH WITH YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE. 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