Council - Regular Meeting

Good, good evening, good afternoon, whatever time it is. It's dark outside, that's all I know. Um, I'm calling the meeting to order now. Please, um, welcome former mayor Bobby H. who is going to give our invocation for the evening and please stand and remain standing for the pledge.

But before I pray, I want to say a word and uh I showing some pictures in 2008, first year I got sworn in as mayor and I feel that that council from 2008 2012 the council the city administrator was the best that ever happened in Northport. I'm going to do a proclamation right now. A citizens proclamation, mayor. I'm going to do a citizens proclamation. I proclaim that this council and mayor, city administrator be the best that Northport has ever had. Uh and our citizens going to pray for you guys. And I'm going to start us out right now. Thank you.

Heavenly Father, thank you for this opportunity to submit our pleas to you, Lord. Just thank you for blessing our city. Thank you for loving us. Thank you for being always there for us in time of need. Lord, I pray that you grant each and every council member, the mayor, the city administrator, all the staff guidance and wisdom to make the city of Northport be the best it can be. Lord, just thank you once again for everything you do for us. that these council members, mayor, city administrator, staff always keep Northport citizens first. Well, I'm sorry, keep you first, but then the citizens of Northport next. Always let them do what's going to be best for all the citizens of Northport. Lord, just thank you for blessing us. Thank you for loving us. And these things I ask. Amen.

Amen. Thank you, Mayor. Attention. Salute. Pledge. I aliance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you again, Mayor Hearnen. Miss Tubs, please call roll. Pro Tim Washington here. Councelor Smith here. Councelor Conger here. Councelor Hickden here. President Dykes

here. Um, presentation. We have one presentation proclaiming uh recognizing Brown Bag as business of the month. Do we have anyone here from Brown Bag? Come on. And I'm going to hurt uh Pro Tim Washington's feelings tonight. Not tonight. But it's just it just is what it is cuz they got the best barbecue out there. I love you, Woodro. How they got the best barbecue tonight. They do tonight. They do, baby. Number one, baby. Congratulations.

Okay, let's get started. Proclamation office of the mayor, Northport, Alabama. Whereas Brown Bag Restaurant has been beloved establishment of the city of Northport, known for its welcoming atmosphere, exceptional service, and dedication to providing high quality homestyle meals to residents and visitors alike. hand. Whereas the Brown Bag Res restaurant has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to community serving as a gathering place for families, friends, neighbors while contributing to the econ economic vitality and unique character of our city. And whereas through its continued service, the Brown Bagged restaurant exemplifies the values of hospitality, hard work, community spirit that make Northport a special place to live, work, and visit. And whereas the city of Northport is proud to recognize local businesses that go above and beyond in their service, leadership, and positive impact on our community and keep going. Got a lot to do. Whereas, in appreciation of its long-standing dedication to Northport and its role as a valued local business, the Brown Bag restaurant has been selected as business of the month for December 2025. Now therefore, I, Dale Phillips, mayor of the city of Northport, Alabama, on behalf of the Northport City Council, do hereby congratulate and recognize the Brown Bag restaurant as the business of the month for 2000 for December 2025 and extend our sincere appreciation for its continued contributions to the success and well-being of our community. witness whereof I set my hand and cause the seal of the city of Norport to be affixed the first day of December 2025. Congratulations. Thank you. They're going to want to get some pictures.

Thank you.

What were you doing there behind me? That were you making like little burgundy ears or something? Getting out of the picture. This lovely sweatshirt. Okay, now we're down to approval of the agenda. Is there anyone that like would like to make a motion to approve the agenda for December 1, December 1st, 2025 council meeting with the deletion of item 10C4 ordering the demolition of an unsafe structure located at 20 28017th Avenue. So moved. Second. That is a motion by Councilwoman Hickden and a second by Councilwoman Conger. Are there any questions or comments? Hearing none, Miss Tubs. Voting with pro Tim Washington. Yes. Yes. Yes.

Yes. Yes. We have no visitors to address the council. No unfinished business. New business 911. Miss Ram. Yes, ma'am. This is a first reading of an ordinance that will annex approximately.91 acres. The property is located east of 7655 Baptist Campground Road. The original zoning designation will be RS1, which is single family residential. Does come with a positive recommendation from the planning commission. Um, and a public hearing will be held on December the 15th. Okay. Is there anyone that would like to offer that up as a first reading?

Offered by Councilman Hickden. Uh, resolutions of a temporary nature 9B1. Mr. McGee. Uh yes, President D. This is uh an allocation of 2026 Northport first funds. It's uh 6,132 and change. It is over six projects uh from bond payments for Riverrun Park, educational grants, uh two highway construction projects, Main Avenue and Highway 43 in the Mid L uh improvements there. and then a transfer to reserves. Again, total of $6,132,000.

Thank you, Mr. McGee. Um, do are there any questions or comments? I have one. We talked about going to the work session December 15th, talking a little bit more about the the funds, not specifically these funds, right? But just the whole process. Sure. Is is that Absolutely. Uh this this just allocates these specific funds. There are still remaining funds. The the total budget for the year is 7.9 million. So there's about a million8 remaining to be allocated. So there'll be a detailed update at the next work session. He's required to do a review.

I I'm sorry. Yeah. What we'll do on the work session is go into detail kind of a a look back on first funds and update of what happened with 25 where we're at remaining funds from the various years. We'll go into detail of that on the uh at the work session on the 10th I believe. And then uh the next council meeting we'll we'll keep it a little shorter. So do I hear a motion? So moved. Second. That is a motion by Councilman Hickden and a second by Councilman Pro Tim Washington. Miss Tubs, call roll please. Voting with Pro Tim Washington. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes.

9B2. Mr. Matthews. Thank you. This resolution would authorize change order number two with video industrial services for the summit sinkhole repair. This is a final balancing change order that would deduct 8760 from the value of the contract. Are there any questions or comments? Hearing none, do I have do I hear a motion? So moved. Second. That is a motion by Councilwoman Conger and a second by Councilman Hickden. Miss Tubs, call roll, please. Voting with pro Tim Washington. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. 9B3. Mr. Matthews again.

Uh, this would authorize awarding the contract to Rev Construction, Inc. for the utility relocation on US 43 and Merry Road intersection improvement projects. Uh, they were the low bidder at $229,670. Okay. Do we have any co uh questions or comments for Mr. Matthews? I for one am extremely happy about this. Um so happy that I will make a motion in the form of um authorizing the city administrator to award the contract to REV construction for the utility relocation for US 43 and Mitary intersection um improvements. Do I have a second?

Second. Mr. Hen, this affects your um area as well too. Miss Tub, roll call. Voting with Pro Tim Washington. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Mr. Matthews, you are up again. 9B4. This would adopt the city of Northport fiscal year 2026 transportation plan. Uh this is required by the re rebuild Alabama act and would commit to spending the gas tax money on resurfacing roadways.

Great. Are there any questions or comments? The form of the motion is to adopt the resolution adopting the city of Northport fiscal year 2026 transportation plan pursuant to the Rebuild Alabama Act. Do I hear a motion? So moved. Second. That is a motion by Councilman Higden and a second by Council uh Councilwoman Conger. Miss Tubs, call roll, please. Voting with Pro Tim Washington. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Um Mr. Web 95.

Yes. This is a contract, a minor work public works contract for manhole repair in Indian Lake neighborhood. The Lowe's proposal was from Price Civil Services. Okay. Are there any questions or comments? The form of the motion is to adopt a resolution authorizing the city administrator to execute a minor public works contract with Price Civil Services for a manhole repair on Third Avenue in Indian Lake subdivision in the amount of $22,500. Do I hear a motion? So moved. Second. That is a motion by Councilwoman Conger and a second by Councilman Hickden. Miss Tubs, call roll, please. Ving with Pro Tim Washington. Yes. Yes. Yes.

Yes. Yes. Uh Mr. Web 96. Yes. This is a contract for demolition of a 1 million gallon gallon water tank in Hightown area. This tank was replaced over 25 years ago. There's no use in this tank. We recommend demolation. Okay, good deal. Um, are there any questions or comments for Mr. Web? Hearing none, the form of the motion is to adopt the resolution authorizing the city administrator to execute a minor public works contract with Demolition Incorporated for old Hightown Water Tank Demolition in the amount of $42,600. Do I hear a motion? So moved.

Second. Do I hear a second? Second. That is a motion by Councilman Hickden and a second by Council Pro Tim Washington. Miss Tubs call roll please. Voting for Pro Tim Washington. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. 9B. Mr. Web.

Yes. This is demolition of a lime silo which was taken out of service over 20 years ago at the wastewater treatment plant. Uh this contract would award it to the same company. Are there any questions or comments for Mr. Webb? Hearing none, the form of the motion is to adopt the resolution authorizing the city administrator to execute a minor public works contract with Iceler demolition incorporated for wastewater treatment plant lime silo demolition in the amount of $27,300. Do I hear a motion? So moved. Second. That is a motion by Councilman Hickden and a second by C Pro Tim Washington. Miss Tubs, call roll, please. Voting with Pro Tim Washington. Yes. Yes. Yes.

Yes. Yes. Mr. Webb, you're up again. 98. Yes. This is a contract to remove um some CH C channel assemblage braces. It's part of the original plant, wastewater plant, and u these parts have reached their use for life and have to be replaced. It's still in use. So we need to this will be the for supplying the materials and for installation. Good deal. Are there any questions or comments for Mr. Web? Hearing none. The form of the motion is to adopt the resolution authorizing the city administrator to execute a minor public works contract with parks incorporation for sea channel assemblies braces and installation at the wastewater treatment plant. Do I hear a motion? So moved.

Second. That is a motion by Councilman Hickden and a second by Councilwoman Conger. Uh, Miss Tubs, call roll, please. Voting with Tim Washington. Yes. Yes. Yes. Sorry. Yes. Whatever. I don't know who went. Um, 9B9. Mr. Murphy. Uh, yes. The IT department is requesting approval. That is not Mr. Murphy. I am so sorry. I didn't look. Go ahead. Uh for the city administrator to enter an agreement with Ceasefire for the purchase of managed software for networks. It's a 36-month contract that will be paid annually.

Okay. Thank you, Mr. Price. You should have hollered at me when I didn't call your name correctly. Um are there any questions or comments? Hearing none, the form of the motion is to adopt the resolution authorizing the city administrator to enter into agreement with Ceasefire for the purchase of managed software for networks. Do I hear a motion? So moved. Second. That is a motion by Councilman Hickden and a second by Councilwoman Conger. Miss Tubs, call roll, please. Voting with Pro Tim Washington. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Um 9B10. Mr. Fights again.

Uh in 2022, the city entered an agreement with Xerox Business Solutions for the lease of City Copers. Um, that agreement has expired and we're requesting to extend that contract for another 24 months. I believe Mr. Murphy said we've had really no issues with our pop earers. Correct. Good deal. Are there any questions or comments? Hearing none, the form of the motion is to adopt the resolution authorizing the city administrator to enter into an extended agreement with Xerox Business Solutions for City Copers for an additional 24 months. Do I hear a motion? So moved. Second.

That is a motion by Councilman Hickden and a second by Councilwoman Conger. Miss Tubbs. Roll call, please. Voting with Pro Tim Washington. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. 9B11. Mr. Davis. Yes. This is a resolution authorizing water service outside the city limits property located at 5348 Sherry Lane. It's a routine uh request for a residence outside city limits. Staff recommends approval. Are there any questions or comments from Mr. Davis?

Hearing none, the form of the motion is to adopt the resolution authorizing water service outside the city limits to be provided to Miss Joan McNut at 5348 Sherry Lane pursuant to the conditions in the resolution. Do I hear a motion? So moved. Second. That is a motion by Councilwoman Conger and a second by Councilman Hickden. Miss Tubs, call roll, please. Voting with Pro Tim Washington. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. 9B12. Mr. Davis.

Yes. This is a resolution authorizing the execution of a contract of employment for the city administrator with Tara Tubs. As you will recall, um the city council appointed Miss Tubs, the city administrator, city clerk, city treasur, and appointing authority pending approval of a contract of employment. Uh council designated councelor Conger and councelor Hickton to uh negotiate that contract, those contract terms. Um these terms were presented to the council and the mayor on last week, Tuesday night at the work session and contract is the same that was emailed to you on Wednesday morning.

Mr. Davis, in the event someone wishes to review Mr. Miss Tub's contract, that would be a public records request after the contract is signed and notorized or whatever legal has to do. It can be. In fact, if once it's signed by everyone, I'll be glad we can put it on the city website so everyone can review it. Good deal. Are there any questions or comments? Mr. Davis, when do we need to sign that? Will it be available tonight to sign? Yes, available tonight. So everyone wishes to sign. Thank you. Um, actually, Mr. Hick, I may have it in my possession. Sorry, I should have passed that.

Did I get it back? Okay, I'll lie. I didn't have it. I did have it, but I don't have it. If you'll get Mallerie after I was mistaken, but I was wrong. If you'll get with Mallerie after the meeting, everyone sign it. We'll put it on the website first thing in the morning. Yeah, Miss Mixon will come up and let everybody sign it. So, we're good on that. Um the do what? Okay. The form of the motion is to adopt a resolution authorizing the execution of the contract of employment for city administrator with Tara Tubs. I will make that motion. Is there a second? Go ahead. I don't think um I think we could second that with everyone, but that is a second by Councilwoman Conger. Miss Tubs, call roll, please.

Voting with Pro Tim Washington. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Thank you. 9013. Miss Ram. Yes, ma'am. This resolution will appoint a member of council to serve on the planning commission as required by Alabama Code section 11523. The term will expire on November the 5th of 2029. Okay. Are there any questions or comments?

Hearing none. The form of the motion is to adopt the resolution appointing Jamie Dykes to serve as the council representative to the Northport Planning and Zoning Commission. Do I hear a motion? So moved. Second. That is a motion by Councilwoman Conger. Second by Councilman Hickden. Miss Tubs. Call RO please. voting with pro Tim Washington. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Um I guess that's all I'm going to say on that. There's not a mark for guess on my sheet.

Okay. Consent agenda. This r ranges ranges from minutes to bill listings to POS. Everybody should have had a chance to read that. So we're not going to waste time. Um, the form of the motion is to approve the consent agenda for December 1st, 2025 council meeting as printed. Do I hear a motion? So moved. Second. I was wondering there for a minute. That's a motion by Councilman Hickden and a second by Councilwoman Conger. Miss Tubs, call roll, please. Voting with Pro Tim Washington. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes.

Yes. Public hearings. Um like to remind everyone to please uh during public comments share any ideas that you have. You have a three minute limit. Um if you need more time we can work on that. And also please remember to direct your comments to the mayor and the council not as a whole not to individuals and do not approach the deis at any time. Um engineering legal planning we have some for Miss Ram 101.

Yes ma'am. This is a second reading of an ordinance reszoning approximately 4 01 acres. The property is located at 4405 Highway 69. Um it's currently zoned RS1, which is single family residential. The request is to reszone to C2 neighborhood commercial. Um that the item does come with a positive recommendation from the planning commission and it's ready for a public hearing and council action.

Okay, Mr. Ram, where is that? That is on Highway 69 on the east side of Highway 69 between Seller Sprayberry Parkway which is the entrance into Estavia and Hunter Creek Road. Okay, there's been some clearing there. There was a couple houses. Okay, I just had my my mind went blank on that one. Um I will open the floor for a public hearing for agenda item 10C1. Is there anyone that would like to speak for or against this project? Please state your name and address please for the record.

Good evening council. Uh we've been doing some redevelopment in this area and trying to just try to renovate 69 north. Uh our plans are for professional offices, maybe some retail as well. So, we just request. Okay, good deal. Um, anyone else would like to speak or have a question for him? I was going to ask you if you want to add a question, but you can ask your question right now. Mr. Markham, this is my district. It's actually right next to my neighborhood. Um, the ingress and egress for this would be on 69.

Yes. Okay. Um, and you said professional type offices, maybe retail. Yes. Okay. Um, I think that's all. So, it would be the ingress egress would be further down from seller sprayberry towards uh Hunter Creek. Yeah. Um, so it has a couple entrances now. Uh, the main residence is located right across street. Okay. So, we've done clearing cleaning up but you know that's south of the caution. Okay, great. Thank you. Is that where the UCP is? It's down from there. Down from there. Okay. He's redeveloped south.

He's redeveloped several south of that. Okay. Okay. Good deal. Good deal. On that would would ALDOT ultimately determine where the ingress and egress? They they would be the ones. Yeah, they would. And but our our property only touches only accessible through right. But yeah, but I mean if you put a if you put something on paper, it'd have to be approved by Right. I was just making sure in the past the issue has been that developments have been into Bavadia's neighborhood. This is not possible because of the way that situated. Got

I know that might be a concern for my residents. So Thank you. Anyone else have questions or comments for Mr. Markham? Thank you. Appreciate it. Hearing none, I will close the floor for a public hearing for agenda item 10C1. Are there any questions or comments? The form of the motion is to adopt the ordinance reasonzoning of approximately 4.01 1 acres located at 4405 Highway 69 North from residential single family RS1 to neighborhood commercial C2. Do I hear a motion? So moved. Second.

That is a motion made by Councilman Smith and a second by Councilwoman Conger. Miss Tubs, call roll, please. Voting with pro Tim Washington. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. 102. Miss Ram, you're up again. Yes, ma'am. This is a second reading of an ordinance that will amend the zoning ordinance. This amendment will reinstate the side and rear setbacks for accessory structures in residential zones. That side and rear setbacks will um be 5 foot for both side and rear. It does come with a positive recommendation from the planning commission and it's also ready for a public hearing and action.

Okay. Um I will open the floor for a public hearing for agenda item 10 C2. Is there anyone here that would like to speak for or against this item? Hearing none, I will close the floor for a public hearing on agenda item 10 C2. Are there any questions or comments from council? The form of the motion to is to adopt the ordinance to amend the Northport zoning ordinance. Do I hear a motion? So moved. Second. That is a motion by Councilman Hickden and a second by Councilwoman Conger. Miss Tubs, please call roll. Voting with Pro Tim Washington. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes.

Miss Ram, you are up once more.

Yes, ma'am. This is a second reading of an ordinance that will grant conditional use approval for a laundromat in a C3 general commercial zone. Um, the item does come with a recommendation from the planning commission with the following conditions. that the hours of operation be limited to 7 am to 10 pm and attendant must be present during the hours of operation and that the building materials be compatible with the surrounding properties. Um it does come with a federal recommendation. I forgot to add that part. Um the item is ready for a public hearing and council action. Okay. I will open the floor for a public hearing for agenda item 10 C3. Is there anyone who would like to speak for or against this project? Hearing none, I will close the floor for a public hearing in agenda item 10 C3. Are there any questions or comments from the uh council? Okay. The form of a motion is to adopt the ordinance of Miss Tubs. Let me ask you a question. Yes, ma'am. The way the motion is written does not include the amendments from planning and zoning. So shall the motion be as stated with amendments as stated from planning and zoning?

Yes. If you want to include those um conditions, then you would need to they are written in the ordinance, but I mean it would be appropriate for you to go ahead and add those to your motion as well. Okay. Do you want them to list them out?

No, that's fine. If they're in the if they're in the um ordinance, that's fine. Okay. Sorry about that. I should have asked you a minute ago because I was trying to write that. The form of the motion is to adopt the ordinance of conditional use of condition use pro approval to locate a laundromat in a C3 general commercial zoned for a property located at 18021 18th Avenue with the amend amendments as stated in the ordinance um outlined by planning and zoning commission. Do I hear a motion? So moved. Second. Miss Tubs, roll call. Voting with pro Tim Washington. Abstain. Yes.

Yes. Yes. Yes. Mr. Washington, you threw me off there for a minute. Okay. Um 10 C4 has been eliminated. Um police department has no business. City administrators business. Miss Tubs.

Yes. First of all, thank you for the opportunity. I look forward to working with y'all. And secondly, I want to remind everybody that our public meetings that we will have between now and Christmas will be at the court in the um public safety building. So this is making its transformation for holiday open house. So the next four public meetings I think we have will be at court ZBA plan and zoning commission our council work session and then the council um meeting and then we'll move back here after that. Okay, good deal. Um public did you tell the address of the public safety building because I don't know off the top of my head. Chief, what's address? 372126 Avenue.

Thank you, Miss Conger because I cannot hear. So, um Okay. Did I Is that all? Okay. Um I would like to say please come to the holiday open house December 16th. Isn't this a cute flyer? I don't know who made it, but it was very cute, so I had to show it.

Um December 16th. U Everybody is kind of used to what we do here. Um, if you haven't seen all the stuff on the outside, you might need to go have your eyes checked because it is all Santa outside. Um, also Toys for Tots, we have um bins at every public facility. You can also bring them to open house, I'm assuming, as well. And then they will be delivered to Toys for Tots. Is that correct? Yes.

Okay, good deal. Um, I would like to say that I do not see Mr. Phillips in his Alabama gear, but I do applaud Miss Conger for her Alabama shirt, and I quite frankly don't know what the heck you're wearing. I'm just saying the University of Alabama was uh the first graduating class was in 1835, uh, which was part of the Victorian era. This is what someone would have worn as a member of the University of Alabama. So, there you

I'm just going to leave it at that because that I'm just a little speechless on that. You you you you look very um interesting, Mr. Dapper. Very dapper. Very dapper. Um but please don't wear that again. Please, please. No Alabama fan needs to wear that anyway. Auburn fan doesn't need to wear it either. Mr. Phillips, uh, hope to see Phillips, I'm so sorry you're looking at Mr. Uh, I hope to see everyone tomorrow night at Dickens downtown dress warmly. Going to be a lot of fun. U, I'll be there. I don't know that I will be as um dapper as Councilman Smith, but uh,

you never know. You never know. I'm gonna leave it at that. Uh, and as far as the uh I'll buy my attire, you probably will never see me do that. Uh, and for the record, I did not engage in that conversation last meeting. So, I'm good to go. I I'm going to have to review the uh video on that. I'm gonna have to review the footage on that because I think I might have seen a nod over there of absolute complete disgust, but I did see a nod. District one, Councelor Smith. Uh, yes. I would like to uh big big shout out to councelor Washington uh for giving away 350 turkeys

uh last week uh green sweet potatoes. It was a big event and I I just commend him on on doing that and uh getting that going and with there there might be something going for Christmas. Not sure yet. Stay tuned. We'll see. Yeah, we'll see. Uh then a big thank you to Pastor Garcia. He provided over 800 meals last week at Kingdom Kitchen uh Outreach Center. Uh talked with him. His goal is to end up uh giving out 300 meals a week. That's his goal. 300 meals a week. Wow. So, he's not there yet, but that's what he's that's what he's aiming towards. Um again, I I didn't realize Dickens Downtown was like tomorrow. Um I I just was dressing like this. I I don't But it is tomorrow night. Uh, come one, come all. Uh, there's the opening procession will be at 5:15 tomorrow night. It departs from the community center down to the Shirley Place, uh, tree lighting at 5:30. There's going to be plenty of parking at the Synergic Center. They're having their Eve of Liberty Christmas celebration, uh, which is kicking off the 250th birthday of these United States. Uh, and there will be buses. There's plenty of transportation. Plenty of transportation from the Synergic Center to Markx Mark, from uh Dreamland Barbecue to City Cafe. We got plenty plenty of uh transportation there. Uh I would also recommend just checking Facebook. There's a lot going on this week or this month. And just check with Facebook because there's a there's there's a lot going on in our community. and uh just be in tune with what's going on. There's there is a lot going on. Um and then we got the West Alabama Christmas parade. I think all of us be will be

next Monday in attendance of that. Uh special surprises there. Oh, that I can't even. Okay. Are you Is that Do you have anything else? I'm good. You're good. Okay. Okay. Um, Proim Washington, District 2. Yes, ma'am. I want to thank all the volunteers during the event that we held and, uh, all the sponsors, everybody who donated. You know, just remember during these holidays, still check in on your people. Uh, these holidays are some tough times. So, check in on everybody. Thank you,

Councilman Perin Washington. How many did you How many meals did you give away? Turkeys. Turkeys. Yeah, we gave uh about 14 pound butterball turkeys, so 350. Wow, that's that's amazing. Um yeah, kudos. That that that's amazing. Um district three council conger see if I can muster in this lovely shirt. Um you look lovely.

Oh, thank you. It's my husband's. Um okay. Uh my Facebook, my official Facebook, I am posting every Sunday a week weekend review and what is to come in the week ahead for this city council. A lot of times there's pictures, there's links to the agenda. I've I'm asking questions for people to engage in. Uh you asked for transparency during the campaign. I'm I'm giving it to you on the on the Facebook page. So uh just if you haven't followed me on there, please do so. I'm doing my best to get you the information as as we get it. Um, and I appreciate those that are engaging with me. Um, I it really does help to get input on what's going on. Um, and for asking questions. We're happy to answer questions. So, if you haven't, please follow me there. Um, because it has a lot of information each week. Uh, I also posted today the wine and food festival tickets officially went on sale today and I imagine that they will sell out quickly as they normally do. So, if you're interested in taking part in that great event in Northport, those went on sale today. Mr. Smith, I already mentioned the parade on December 8th. And I am also looking forward to Dickens downtown. Um, and look forward to seeing everybody there. And I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Obviously, mine had a little bit of a rough finish there at the end, but uh

it's okay. It was rough for us, too. Yes. Yes. So, I think that's all for me. Okay. Thank you, District Five. Councelor Hickden. Uh thank you for all coming out tonight on such a cold night. I really appreciate your uh interest in what we do up here. Thank you.

Okay. Um also we had our first work session last week and several people attended. Um we encourage people to come and attend their public um listen to the conversations. We take the agenda and pretty much dissect it and answer from staff. We are also with staff so we have an opportunity to ask them direct questions about what's going to be on the agenda. Um, so please, if you're interested, come in and visit with us. Um, Dickens has been talked about. Parade's been talked about. Um, I don't think there's anything else, Miss Tubs.

Christmas at County High when Christmas at County High is December 25th. No. Okay. What are we talking about? It's a It's a It's a holiday market. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. I know they're having one at Eckles on the December 7th. Yeah, I knew there was one at Eckles. December 6th. December 6th, County High is having December 7th. Okay. Okay. So, I just confused everybody. Um, December 6th, County High is having a popup holiday market. Holiday market. December 7th, Eckles is also having a market. Okay, good deal. Um, is that a Friday and a Saturday? Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday and Sunday. Okay, good deal. Um, adjournment. If there's nothing else, no comments. The form of the motion is to adjourn at 609. Do I hear a motion? Second. That is a motion by Councilman Hickden, a second by Proim Washington. All in favor? We are now ajourned.