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Bay Minette council approves $748,270.05 in payables and a slate of resolutions reserving funds and making small appropriations
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Summary
The Bay Minette City Council unanimously approved payables totaling $748,270.05, adopted a resolution reserving unencumbered FY22/23 funds, and approved multiple appropriations and policy changes, including small grants to local nonprofits and event sponsorships funded from contingency accounts.
The Bay Minette City Council on Sept. 18 approved payables totaling $748,270.05 and adopted a series of resolutions to reserve unencumbered FY2022/2023 funds and to fund local programs and organizations from contingency accounts.
Mayor Robert A. Wills asked for approval of payables for Sept. 18, 2023, in the amount of $748,270.05. Mayor Pro Tempore Mike Phillips moved to approve the payables; Councilmember Shannon Clemmons seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
The council approved Resolution 0923-06 to reserve unencumbered funds in the FY2022/2023 General Fund Operating Budget and the Capital Projects Budget for application in FY2023/2024. The meeting record shows unanimous approval with no recorded amendments or dissent.
Council also approved a number of smaller appropriations and related resolutions. Actions recorded in the minutes include: - Resolution 0923-07: waive John F. Rhodes Civic Center rental fees for the North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce Christmas Fest Parade (Nov. 28, 2023). - Resolution 0923-08: $1,000 sponsorship of the Wiregrass Student Angler Trail Fishing Series, with $200 coming from each of five contingency funds (Mayor and Districts 1–4). - Resolution 0923-09: amendments to the employee personnel policy on benefits. - Resolution 0923-10: $2,941.66 to Baldwin County High School (District 1: $333.46; District 2: $500.00; District 5: $2,108.20). - Resolution 0923-11: $7,708.27 to the Beautification Committee (Mayor $2,500.00; District 1 $500.00; District 2 $1,508.27; District 3 $700.00; District 4 $2,500.00). - Resolution 0923-12: $1,000 to First Presbyterian Church Food Pantry (District 1 contingency). - Resolution 0923-13: $1,000 to North Baldwin Animal Shelter (District 1 $500; District 3 $500). - Resolution 0923-14: $1,500 to North Baldwin Ecumenical Association (Mayor $1,000; District 1 $500). - Resolution 0923-15: $1,698 to North Baldwin Literacy Council (Mayor $998; District 3 $700). - Resolution 0923-16: $598.08 for Sye Davis Park capital improvements (District 3 contingency). - Resolution 0923-17: $1,508.26 to the North Baldwin Coalition for Excellence in Education (District 2 contingency). - Resolution 0923-18: $1,364.76 to the Mutual Aid Cemetery Association (District 4 contingency). - Resolution 0923-19: $2,500 for the Recreation Department Pickle Ball program (Mayor's contingency).
All motions on these items were moved and seconded by councilmembers as recorded and carried unanimously. The minutes do not record extended debate on these appropriations, nor do they indicate alternative funding sources beyond the specified contingency accounts and district allocations.
During council/citizen comments, Greg May requested an update on a prior request concerning a ditch at Marks Avenue; the minutes record recognition but no formal action on that inquiry at this meeting. The council adjourned following the public comment period.