Town of Cleveland Council
Meeting Minutes
Meeting Minutes
Town of Cleveland
April 13, 2023
Public Hearing Minutes
Town Hall
62732 US Hwy 231
Cleveland, AL 35049
A Public Hearing to Consider an Application for Alcohol License Filed by El Burro Loco Mexican Cantina
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Jerry Jones at 6:00pm.
Roll Call:
Mayor Jerry Jones, Councilman James Bynum, Michele Sanders, Superintendent Steve Pass
The Mayor read the notice of public hearing and stated that the notice of the hearing was duly published.
Mayor Jerry Jones asked for any question or comments from the public.
Public Comments:
No comments were made from the public.
A Move was made by Mayor Jerry Jones to adjourn. All agreed.
Meeting adjourned at 6:30 pm
Respectfully Submitted,
______________________________
Mayor, Approval of Council
_________________________
Sheena A Adams, Town Clerk
Town of Cleveland
April 13, 2023
Regular Council Meeting
Town Hall
7:00pm
Audience gave Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Jerry Jones at 7:00pm.
Roll Call:
Councilmembers James Bynum, Tommy Swindle, Chad Pass, and James Sullivan were present
Councilwoman Donna McDougal was absent
Others Present Town Clerk Sheena Adams, Superintendent Steve Pass, Police Chief Bill Ferry, Jana Short-911, Steve Love-Multi Needs Center, Town Attorney Alex Smith, Adam Stephens- Stream South
Reading of the March 09, 2023 regular meeting minutes. Mayor asks if there are any changes or corrections to these minutes, if not they will stand approved as submitted.
Mayor Report:
Mayor Jerry Jones reminded council members to complete their Statement of Economic Interest online. This is due April 30, 2023
Mayor Jerry Jones informed the council that Remnant Church will be hosting a Back-to-School Blast at the park on July 22nd.
Mayor Jerry Jones informed the council the Town of Cleveland received the ALM Gold Risk Management Award from AMIC
Board Committee Reports:
Park Board-
Nothing at this time
Grant Committee-
Nothing at this time
Medical Clinic-
Nothing at this time
Chamber Board
Nothing at this time
Utility Board-
Nothing at this time
Police Department-
Nothing at this time
Old Business:
Nothing at this time
New Business:
Mayor Jerry Jones asked Superintendent Steve Pass to go over the LED Lights Quote from Josh Marsh.
Superintendent Steve Pass explained the $5,175.00 quote is for replacing all lights inside the Town hall and installing one at park beside the blue storage building. This will provide light for the parking lot.
A Motion was made by Tommy Swindle and seconded by James Bynum to approve quote i/a/o $5,175.00. All yes. Motion passed by roll call vote
Mayor Jerry Jones informed the council that Steve Pass and the town clerks office needed new computers. The current computers were purchased in 2012. Mayor Jones informed the council that we did not have a quote from CNI yet.
A Motion was made by Tommy Swindle and seconded by James Bynum to approve the purchase of two office computers. All yes. Motion passed by roll call vote
Mayor Jerry Jones informed the council that we needed to appoint a new alcohol board member. Mayor Jerry Jones stated that position has been vacant since Councilman Doug Hill passed away.
Councilman Chad Pass volunteered
A Motion was made by Tommy Swindle and seconded by James Sullivan to approve Chad Pass. All yes. Motion passed by roll call vote
Mayor Jerry Jones asked councilman James Bynum to explain the Stream South Communications invoice i/a/o $4,515.00.
Councilman James Bynum stated the invoice included our one-year annual fee and upgrades to current phone system.
A Motion was made by James Bynum and seconded by James Sullivan to approve Stream South Communications invoice i/a/o $4,515.00. All yes. Motion passed by roll call vote
Councilman James Bynum explained Stream South Communications invoice i/a/o $1,000.00 is to upgrade eight desk phones.
A Motion was made by Tommy Swindle and seconded by Chad Pass to approve Stream South Communications invoice i/a/o $1,000.00. All yes. Motion passed by roll call vote
Mayor Jerry Jones presented an invoice i/a/o $99.35 from Go Net Speed High Fiber Internet for the Fire Department. This will allow the fire department to have high speed fiber optic internet.
A Motion was made by James Bynum and seconded by James Sullivan to approve Go Net Speed invoice i/a/o $99.35 All yes. Motion passed by roll call vote
Mayor Jerry Jones presented the Fair Housing Month Proclamation.
A Motion was made by James Sullivan and seconded by Tommy Swindle to approve the Fair Housing Month Proclamation. All yes. Motion passed by roll call vote
Mayor Jerry Jones presented the Proclamation Recognizing Public Safety Telecommunications Week. 911 operator Jana Short was present to accept the proclamation.
A Motion was made by James Sullivan and seconded by Chad Pass to approve the Proclamation Recognizing Public Safety Telecommunications. All yes. Motion passed by roll call vote
.
Mayor Jerry Jones informed council that El Burro Loco Mexican Cantina had applied for an Alcohol License to sell retail beer, liquor and wine on premises and also informed council that Cleveland Alcohol Board had met to consider approving their application. Mayor Jones stated that a Public Hearing was held, and there were no objections.
Mayor Jerry Jones asked the Alcohol Board if they had a recommendation for council.
Chairman of the Alcohol Board, Steve Pass, informed council that it was their recommendation that El Burro Loco Mexican Cantina, be issued an Alcohol License for the sale of Retail Beer, liquor and Retail Wine on Premises only.
A Motion was made by Chad Pass and seconded by James Sullivan to accept the recommendation of the Alcohol Board and move forward with the issuing of an Alcohol License for El Burro Loco Mexican Cantina. All yes. Motion passed by roll call vote.
The Mayor and Council were presented with March 2023 General Fund and Water Department Financial Statements.
A Move was made by James Sullivan to adjourn. All agreed.
Respectfully Submitted,
______________________________
Mayor, Approval of Council
_______________________________
Sheena Adams, Town Clerk
April 13, 2023
Public Hearing Minutes
Town Hall
62732 US Hwy 231
Cleveland, AL 35049
A Public Hearing to Consider an Application for Alcohol License Filed by El Burro Loco Mexican Cantina
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Jerry Jones at 6:00pm.
Roll Call:
Mayor Jerry Jones, Councilman James Bynum, Michele Sanders, Superintendent Steve Pass
The Mayor read the notice of public hearing and stated that the notice of the hearing was duly published.
Mayor Jerry Jones asked for any question or comments from the public.
Public Comments:
No comments were made from the public.
A Move was made by Mayor Jerry Jones to adjourn. All agreed.
Meeting adjourned at 6:30 pm
Respectfully Submitted,
______________________________
Mayor, Approval of Council
_________________________
Sheena A Adams, Town Clerk
Town of Cleveland
April 13, 2023
Regular Council Meeting
Town Hall
7:00pm
Audience gave Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Jerry Jones at 7:00pm.
Roll Call:
Councilmembers James Bynum, Tommy Swindle, Chad Pass, and James Sullivan were present
Councilwoman Donna McDougal was absent
Others Present Town Clerk Sheena Adams, Superintendent Steve Pass, Police Chief Bill Ferry, Jana Short-911, Steve Love-Multi Needs Center, Town Attorney Alex Smith, Adam Stephens- Stream South
Reading of the March 09, 2023 regular meeting minutes. Mayor asks if there are any changes or corrections to these minutes, if not they will stand approved as submitted.
Mayor Report:
Mayor Jerry Jones reminded council members to complete their Statement of Economic Interest online. This is due April 30, 2023
Mayor Jerry Jones informed the council that Remnant Church will be hosting a Back-to-School Blast at the park on July 22nd.
Mayor Jerry Jones informed the council the Town of Cleveland received the ALM Gold Risk Management Award from AMIC
Board Committee Reports:
Park Board-
Nothing at this time
Grant Committee-
Nothing at this time
Medical Clinic-
Nothing at this time
Chamber Board
Nothing at this time
Utility Board-
Nothing at this time
Police Department-
Nothing at this time
Old Business:
Nothing at this time
New Business:
Mayor Jerry Jones asked Superintendent Steve Pass to go over the LED Lights Quote from Josh Marsh.
Superintendent Steve Pass explained the $5,175.00 quote is for replacing all lights inside the Town hall and installing one at park beside the blue storage building. This will provide light for the parking lot.
A Motion was made by Tommy Swindle and seconded by James Bynum to approve quote i/a/o $5,175.00. All yes. Motion passed by roll call vote
Mayor Jerry Jones informed the council that Steve Pass and the town clerks office needed new computers. The current computers were purchased in 2012. Mayor Jones informed the council that we did not have a quote from CNI yet.
A Motion was made by Tommy Swindle and seconded by James Bynum to approve the purchase of two office computers. All yes. Motion passed by roll call vote
Mayor Jerry Jones informed the council that we needed to appoint a new alcohol board member. Mayor Jerry Jones stated that position has been vacant since Councilman Doug Hill passed away.
Councilman Chad Pass volunteered
A Motion was made by Tommy Swindle and seconded by James Sullivan to approve Chad Pass. All yes. Motion passed by roll call vote
Mayor Jerry Jones asked councilman James Bynum to explain the Stream South Communications invoice i/a/o $4,515.00.
Councilman James Bynum stated the invoice included our one-year annual fee and upgrades to current phone system.
A Motion was made by James Bynum and seconded by James Sullivan to approve Stream South Communications invoice i/a/o $4,515.00. All yes. Motion passed by roll call vote
Councilman James Bynum explained Stream South Communications invoice i/a/o $1,000.00 is to upgrade eight desk phones.
A Motion was made by Tommy Swindle and seconded by Chad Pass to approve Stream South Communications invoice i/a/o $1,000.00. All yes. Motion passed by roll call vote
Mayor Jerry Jones presented an invoice i/a/o $99.35 from Go Net Speed High Fiber Internet for the Fire Department. This will allow the fire department to have high speed fiber optic internet.
A Motion was made by James Bynum and seconded by James Sullivan to approve Go Net Speed invoice i/a/o $99.35 All yes. Motion passed by roll call vote
Mayor Jerry Jones presented the Fair Housing Month Proclamation.
A Motion was made by James Sullivan and seconded by Tommy Swindle to approve the Fair Housing Month Proclamation. All yes. Motion passed by roll call vote
Mayor Jerry Jones presented the Proclamation Recognizing Public Safety Telecommunications Week. 911 operator Jana Short was present to accept the proclamation.
A Motion was made by James Sullivan and seconded by Chad Pass to approve the Proclamation Recognizing Public Safety Telecommunications. All yes. Motion passed by roll call vote
.
Mayor Jerry Jones informed council that El Burro Loco Mexican Cantina had applied for an Alcohol License to sell retail beer, liquor and wine on premises and also informed council that Cleveland Alcohol Board had met to consider approving their application. Mayor Jones stated that a Public Hearing was held, and there were no objections.
Mayor Jerry Jones asked the Alcohol Board if they had a recommendation for council.
Chairman of the Alcohol Board, Steve Pass, informed council that it was their recommendation that El Burro Loco Mexican Cantina, be issued an Alcohol License for the sale of Retail Beer, liquor and Retail Wine on Premises only.
A Motion was made by Chad Pass and seconded by James Sullivan to accept the recommendation of the Alcohol Board and move forward with the issuing of an Alcohol License for El Burro Loco Mexican Cantina. All yes. Motion passed by roll call vote.
The Mayor and Council were presented with March 2023 General Fund and Water Department Financial Statements.
A Move was made by James Sullivan to adjourn. All agreed.
Respectfully Submitted,
______________________________
Mayor, Approval of Council
_______________________________
Sheena Adams, Town Clerk