Phenix City Council met for a regular Council Meeting at 9 a.m., EDT, on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 via the teleconference platform Zoom. The media and public were encouraged to watch online by visiting the website calendar, located at https://phenixcityal.gov/events, and selecting the meeting date. After the event, the recording will be posted to the city’s YouTube page. Cable TV BEAM also broadcast the meeting live on Cable Channel 7.

Mayor/Council took the following action on agenda items:

March 16, 2020 Work Session Minutes were approved.

March 17, 2020 Council Meeting Minutes were approved.

Previously approved Resolution 2020-104, an agreement with Earth-Scapes, Inc. to improve ADA and pedestrian accessibility along 14th Street between 5th Avenue and Broad Street in the amount of $425,328.75, was Ratified.

Previously approved Resolution 2020-105, authorizing Alabama Power Company to provide electrical power for the newly installed traffic signal located at US Highway 431 South and College Drive, was Ratified.

Resolution for emergency responders under the Families First Coronavirus Act was approved.

Resolution authorizing the purchase of insurance from the Flowers Insurance Agency through Zurich Insurance Company was approved.

Resolution adopting the Public Records Request policy was approved.

Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a MOU with Girard Partners, LP for the Ladonia Commercial Development was approved.

Resolution authorizing the purchase of a Hydraulic Pruner and Pole Saw from Line Men’s Supply in the amount of $1,540.00 was approved.

Resolution authorizing the purchase of a John Deere Z930 ZTrak Lawnmower from Ag-Pro in the amount of $8,489.99 was approved.

Resolution authorizing the purchase of a 25 Lamp Wanco Arrowborad from Columbus Barricade and Safety in the amount of $4,990.00 was approved.

Resolution authorizing the purchase of an Open Bay A/C Cooler from Northern Tools in the amount of $1,999.00 was approved.

Resolution authorizing the purchase of an A/C Cart from Advance Auto in the amount of $4,691.57 was approved.

Resolution authorizing the purchase of a 6000 lb. Floor Crane from O-Reilly’s in the amount of $9,708.99 was approved.

Ordinance amending the voting place of District One in Municipal Elections was placed on First Reading.

One previously tabled opening on the Downtown Redevelopment Authority was tabled.

Two members on the Phenix City Board of Education were reappointed.

One opening on the Planning Commission was tabled.

An Itemized Statement of Expense for Richard N. Carlson, Jr. was approved in the amount of $211.03.

An Itemized Statement of Expense for Ray Rogers was approved in the amount of $197.80.

Business License Applications submitted by Adriane M. Haines for Haines Entertainment, LLC d/b/a Aces on 80 Bar and Grill located at 3928 Highway 80, Suite A and B, were placed on First Reading.

Business License Applications submitted by Robert Renfroe for Renfroe, Inc. d/b/a Renfroe’s Market – Phenix City located at 3482 Crosswinds Road, were approved after suspending the rules.

The meeting adjourned at 10:05 a.m.

View the official Meeting Summary.