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Alabama Data Breach Notification Law The Alabama Municipal Journal July/August 2018 Volume 76, Number 1 2018 Annual Convention • #ALMCon18 Montgomery, May 19 – 22 Low-interest loans ideal for: Equipment Financing • Capital Improvement Projects • Refinancing Simple two-page application process: Straight-forward • Quick Turnaround • No Obligation It’s that simple. www.amfund.com Another value-added service provided by your Alabama League of Municipalities Table of Contents The Alabama Municipal Upcoming Training: CMO ....................................4 The President’s Report............................................5 Journal President’s Address, May 21 Official Publication, Alabama League of Municipalities Municipal Overview...............................................7 Director’s Report, Annual Convention, May 21 July/August 2018 • Volume 76, Number 1 President’s Address, May 19 .................................9 OFFICERS JESSE MATTHEWS, Council President Pro Tem, Bessemer, President Ronnie Marks Elected Vice President RONNIE MARKS, Mayor, Athens, Vice President of the Alabama League of Municipalities.............15 KEN SMITH, Montgomery, Executive Director CHAIRS OF THE LEAGUE’S STANDING COMMITTEES Minutes of the General Business Session............19 Committee on State and Federal Legislation League Resolutions Adopted at the GARY FULLER, Mayor, Opelika, Chair 2018 Convention .................................................21 ADAM BOURNE, Councilmember, Chickasaw, Vice Chair The Legal Viewpoint............................................23 Committee on Finance, Administration and Point and Click: The Commerce Clause, Sales Tax Intergovernmental Relations Collection and the Changing Retail Landscape VERONICA HUDSON, Councilmember, Saraland, Chair RUTHIE CAMPBELL, Councilmember, Robertsdale, Vice Chair 2018 Distinguished Service Awards..............29 - 31 Committee on Energy, Environment and Natural Resources LAWRENCE HAYGOOD, JR., Mayor, Tuskegee, Chair Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Program JOHNNY SMITH, Mayor, Jacksonville, Vice Chair Worth Considering...............................................33 Committee on Community and Economic Development CSI: (Computer Nerd Edition) CHARLES GILCHRIST, Mayor, Glencoe, Chair Security Assessments............................................35 LEIGH DOLLAR, Mayor, Guntersville, Vice Chair Employee Recognition: Where building a culture of Committee on Transportation, Public Safety and Communication appreciation is winning........................................37 JERRY PARRIS, Councilmember, Jacksonville, Chair FRED BARTON, Councilmember, Brewton, Vice Chair Special Thanks to our Sponsors Committee on Human Development and Exhibitors ..............................................42 - 44 BRIDGETTE JORDAN-SMITH, Councilmember, Vincent, Chair JENNIFER WILLIAMS SMITH, Councilmember, Jasper, Vice Chair Alabama Date Breach Notification Law..............45 The Alabama Municipal Journal is published six times a year by the Alabama League of Legal Clearinghouse............................................46 Municipalities, 535 Adams Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36104. Telephone (334) 262-2566. Website: www.alalm.org. Legal FAQ ...........................................................47 Subscriptions are $24.00 per year. Advertising rates and circulation statement available at www.alalm.org or by calling the above number. Statements or expressions of opinions appearing within this publication are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the Alabama League of Municipalities. Publication of any advertisement should not be considered an endorsement of the product or service involved. Material from this publication may not be reprinted without permission. More than 1,000 municipal officials, clerks, staff, Editor: CARRIE BANKS vendors and guests attended ALM’s Annual Convention Graphic Design: KARL FRANKLIN in Montgomery May 19-22. Delegates had many educational opportunities throughout the convention, as #LiveLocallyAlabama well as time to network and discuss ideas with colleagues from around the state. #ALMCon18 ALM Staff Ken Smith, Executive Director CMO/Sponsor Services Technology Theresa L. Cook, Executive Liaison Cindy Price, CMO/Corporate Relations Manager Chuck Stephenson, Director of Information Technology Administrative Services Finance Ken Gabehart, Information Systems Barbara Alexander, Operations Manager Steve Martin, Finance Director Technician/Facilities Manager Priscilla Starr, Administrative Services Assistant Richard Buttenshaw, Operations Manager (MWCF), Rob Sellers, Information Systems Specialist Emily Sims, Office Assistant President (MIS) Nathan Baker, Senior Software Developer Dana Buster, Office Assistant Melissa Chapman, Accounting Manager Rachel Wagner, Finance/MIS Assistant Advocacy/Communications Greg Cochran, Director of Advocacy and Legal Public Affairs Lori Lein, General Counsel For staff bios and Carrie Banks, Communications Director Teneé Frazier, Assistant General Counsel contact information: Karl Franklin, Graphic Designer/Web Master Rob Johnston, Assistant General Counsel Kayla Farnon, Advocacy Communications Sharon Carr, Legal Services Administrator www.alalm.org Coordinator Upcoming CMO Training: Saturday Summer Sessions and Webinars Summer Training: Saturday, July 14 and Saturday August 11 Summer Training will be held at League headquarters in Montgomery on Saturday, July 14 and Saturday, August 11. Saturday training is ONLY offered twice a year and limited to 50 people per session. Early registration is highly encouraged. Where: Alabama League of Municipalities, 535 Adams Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36104 When: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Lunch provided onsite and included with registration. Who Should Attend: Elected Officials and Municipal Personnel Cost to Attend: $125.00 (includes lunch onsite) CMO Credit: Approved for four and one half (4.5) Basic, Advanced or Emeritus hours in the Certified Municipal Official Program. 2018 Webinar Schedule NOTE: online registration opens 3 weeks before each session Tuesday, July 24 The Municipal Budgeting Process Tuesday, August 28 Municipal Sales Tax in Alabama Tuesday, September 25 Municipal Liability Tuesday, October 30 Conflicting Offices and Interest Tuesday, November 27 The Municipal Budget and Auditing Process There is a nominal registration fee: Payment required with credit card at time of registration. Registration Limit: The webinar is limited to 50 registrants. Early registration is recommended! Refunds: Registration fees for webinars are non-refundable. Substitutions are allowed. Who should register: Elected Officials and Municipal Personnel Any municipal employee may register for these events, but only elected officials will be awarded credit hours in the CMO Program. For more information or to register: www.alalm.org/upcoming-training The President’s Report Council President Pro Tem Jesse Matthews, Bessemer “Working Together Works” President’s Acceptance Address • May 21 To the Alabama League of Municipalities and special The City of Bessemer, where I have served as city guests. Good evening. councilmember for the past 20 years, is also well represented I am both humbled and honored to stand before you as here this evening. In Bessemer, we believe that “Working President of the Alabama League of Municipalities. I am Together Works”. Coupled with experience and hard work, humbled because the reality is the fulfillment of a burning the essence of this theme is what has propelled our city to professional desire and a step-by-step process that has led its current state of financial stability, economic growth and to this accomplishment. It is the culmination of faithfulness community development. The City of Bessemer is open for and relentless efforts to serve the cities of this great state. business. I’d like to recognize the Bessemer City Council It is the manifestation of the dreams of a small town boy at this time. Councilmembers, will you please stand. As with a big imagination. It’s my time. I am further humbled the Council, we work together collectively as a legislative and thankful that God has granted me this opportunity body to address the municipal needs of our city. Although and prepared me for a time such as this. I am honored our opinions may differ, we share a common respect and that you have entrusted me to serve this outstanding appreciation for the contributions each member brings to organization with diligence, dedication and pride. For this, the Council. Councilmembers, I thank you. I say ‘thank you’. Now I’d like to acknowledge the outstanding leadership My commitment to serve would be meaningless without of Bessemer’s mayor, Mayor Kenneth Gulley. Setting the support and encouragement of my loving family. aside all political differences, Mayor Gulley’s efforts to They have been my strength and motivation. They each build a better Bessemer are evident. Under his leadership, in their own special ways have served as a major source a new multi-million dollar Park and Recreational Facility of inspiration and encouragement, and to my family I and a new City Hall were erected. Recently, a new say ‘thanks and I love you all’. I have several family three-phase nature walking trail was developed in the City. members supporting me here this evening. Family, will you Phases two and three are currently under construction. please stand. Thank you. Despite unfunded mandates and individual community differences, the City of Bessemer continues to grow. Thank you for your support, Mayor Gulley. Another acknowledgement definitely worthy
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