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Moody City Council unanimously approves license change, SRO policy updates, purchases and property resolution
Summary
At its May 8, 2023 meeting, the Moody City Council unanimously approved a package of routine items: an hours extension and ABC license change for Oh Sherri Pub, SRO comp-time and training, equipment and vehicle purchases, a website redesign, a senior-center nutrition agreement, and a resolution authorizing a property purchase.
The Moody City Council voted unanimously May 8 to approve a series of routine business items, including a liquor license conversion and a one-time hours extension for an upcoming Police Week event, updates to School Resource Officer (SRO) comp-time policy and training, capital purchases and a resolution authorizing a property purchase.
Joel Wallace, owner of Oh Sherri Pub, asked the council to allow a one-time extension of hours to midnight under Ordinance M2017-06-12 for a private event recognizing police officers on May 18. Council Member Matt Morris moved to approve the request; Nick Rutledge seconded and all present voted aye.
Mayor Joe Lee then introduced an application to convert Oh Sherri Pub’s Alabama ABC license from a 010 (lounge retail liquor license) to a 020 (restaurant retail liquor license). Council Member Ellis Key moved to approve the license change; Matt Morris seconded and the council voted unanimously to grant it.
Public safety and personnel items drew unanimous support. Reece Smith asked the council to revise the city’s compensation-time policy to allow SROs to accrue up to 84 hours; the council approved the policy change on a motion by Matt Morris, seconded by Linda Crowe. Smith also requested approval to send three SROs to the TASRO training June 6–9 at a total cost of $6,600; council members noted that $4,400 of the cost will be paid from St. Clair County Board of Education funds allocated for the SROs, and they approved the travel.
Tim Senft requested approval for himself and Sheri Green to attend the AMCCMA annual conference Sept. 20–24, 2023, at a cost not to exceed $3,680. Council documents list $1,680 to be paid by the Judicial Administration Fund and $2,000 by the city; the council approved the request.
Park and recreation sought two new treadmills for the Civic Center. Mike Staggs presented a purchase from Life Fitness for two Integrity S SE3HD treadmills at a total cost of $15,625.84, to be procured through a Sourcewell contract; the council approved the capital purchase. For public works, Larry Horton requested authorization to purchase and outfit a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 to replace a 2010 Ford F150, not to exceed $50,000, from Donohoo Chevrolet; the council approved the purchase.
The council also approved a $14,990 contract with The Nine to redesign the city’s website, noting the item was budgeted. Mayor Lee presented the FY2024 M4A Nutrition Agreement for the Senior Center; Nick Rutledge moved to approve and the council voted to adopt the agreement.
Finally, the council approved Resolution R2023-05-08 authorizing the city to enter into a contract to purchase real property and to close on that contract; City Attorney James Hill noted that the resolution included additions before the vote. Linda Crowe moved to approve the resolution, Nick Rutledge seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
All motions reported in the minutes carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Joe Lee moved to adjourn at 6:24 p.m.; the motion carried and the meeting closed.
Votes at a glance
• Item 1 — Oh Sherri Pub hours extension request (Ordinance M2017-06-12): Motion by Council Member Matt Morris; second Nick Rutledge; outcome: approved (6–0).
• Item 2 — ABC license conversion for Oh Sherri Pub (010 → 020): Motion by Council Member Ellis Key; second Matt Morris; outcome: approved (6–0).
• Item 3 — SRO comp-time policy (allow accrual up to 84 hours): Motion by Matt Morris; second Linda Crowe; outcome: approved (6–0).
• Item 4 — TASRO training for three SROs (June 6–9), cost $6,600; $4,400 from St. Clair County Board of Education funds: Motion by Lynn Taylor; second Nick Rutledge; outcome: approved (6–0).
• Item 5 — AMCCMA conference attendance for Tim Senft and Sheri Green, cost not to exceed $3,680 (split $1,680 Judicial Admin Fund / $2,000 City): Motion by Linda Crowe; second Ellis Key; outcome: approved (6–0).
• Item 6 — Purchase two treadmills (Life Fitness), $15,625.84, capital budget: Motion by Matt Morris; second Nick Rutledge; outcome: approved (6–0).
• Item 7 — Purchase and outfit 2023 Silverado 1500, not to exceed $50,000: Motion by Lynn Taylor; second Ellis Key; outcome: approved (6–0).
• Item 8 — Website redesign with The Nine, $14,990 (budgeted): Motion by Linda Crowe; second Lynn Taylor; outcome: approved (6–0).
• Item 9 — FY2024 M4A Nutrition Agreement for Senior Center: Motion by Nick Rutledge; second Matt Morris; outcome: approved (6–0).
• Item 10 — Resolution R2023-05-08 authorizing real property purchase: Motion by Linda Crowe; second Nick Rutledge; outcome: approved (6–0).
(Attendance and vote tallies reflect the meeting header listing Mayor Joe Lee and council members Linda Crowe, Lynn Taylor, Matt Morris, Nick Rutledge and Ellis Key; minutes state "all present voted AYE" for each motion.)
