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PUBLIC INTEREST REQUIRING IT, AND PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 11/43-50, OF THE CODE OF ALABAMA 1975,

TAKE NOTICE THAT THE CITY OF CREOLA WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AT:

Creola SAIL Center
August 13, 2020
9618 Old Hwy 43
(across the street from Creola City Hall)

Public Hearing Meeting will be 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

City Council Meeting will be at 6:00 p.m.

For the draft of the Zoning Ordinance 209, adopted May 2002, amended November 2014, prepared by the City of Creola Planning Commission and SARPC.

The public interest requiring it, and pursuant to the provisions of Title 11/43-50, of the Code of Alabama 1975, take notice that the Planning Commission Board of the City of Creola will hold a public hearing.

Creola SAIL Center
9618 Old Hwy 43

Zoning Ordinance 209
Revised changes (see below)

July 21st, 2020

Public Hearing 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Meeting at 6:00pm

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Proposed_Zoning_Map

PROCLAMATION OF THE MAYOR REGARDING THE INITIAL COVID-19 RESPONSE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF CREOLA, ALABAMA

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 11-47-130 of the Code of Alabama (1975), “All cities and towns in this state shall have the power to maintain the health and cleanliness of the city or town within its limits and within the police jurisdiction thereof;”

WHEREAS: ALA CODE §31-9-10(1975) provides the power and authority for a political subdivision such as the City of Creola to declare a state of local emergency and, to waive the procedures and formalities otherwise required of political subdivision by law, including but not limited to:

1. Performance of public work and taking whatever prudent action in necessary to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the community.
2. Entering into contracts.
3. Incurring obligations.
4. Employment of temporary workers.
5. Utilization of volunteer workers.
6. Rental of Equipment.
7. Acquisition and distribution, with or without compensation, of supplies, materials, and facilities.
8. Appropriation of expenditure of public funds.

WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020, the Director of the World Health Organization described the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic;

WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the President of the United States issued a “Proclamation on Declaring a National Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak;”

WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the Governor of the State of Alabama issued a proclamation of a state of public health emergency related to the COVID-19 outbreak;

WHEREAS, the goal of this response plan is to institute a protocol to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in the City of Creola, Alabama, particularly through the use of its public facilities;

WHEREAS, this plan is based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the CDC has announced that containment of the virus is no longer possible, and that community spread is occurring;

WHEREAS, this plan may be updated as new information is disseminated;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, William R. Criswell, Mayor of the City of Creola, Alabama (“City”), proclaim and direct the following:

1. 1. Effective March 16, 2020, the following persons shall not enter or remain upon any City of Creola-owned facility or property, including Creola City Hall, Creola Public Works, Creola Public Safety, Creola Senior Center, and the City’s public parks:

1. 1. • Persons who have been in any of the following countries within the last fourteen (14)  days: China, Iran, United Kingdom and Ireland, South Korea, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Monaco,  San Marino, Vatican City, or any other country identified by the CDC as subject to a Level 2 or 3 Travel Health Notice or as a place of “Widespread sustained spread and restrictions on travel to the United States,” see https://www.cdc.govicoronavirus/20 I 9-ncov/travelers/index.html (This list may be updated);
      • Persons who reside or have had close contact with someone who has been in one of the countries listed above within the last fourteen (14) days;
      • Persons who have been asked to self-quarantine by any doctor, hospital or health  agency;
      • Persons who have been diagnosed with or have had contact with anyone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19; and
      • Persons who have a fever (100.4°F/38°C or higher), cough, have trouble breathing, or are obviously unwell.

Anyone attempting entry in violation of these protocols will be denied entry. Any person who has business to conduct at Creola City Hall but is unable to appear because of the restrictions above should contact the appropriate department by telephone at (251) 675-8142. Citizens   should also refer to the City of Creola’s website at http://www.cityofCreola.org/.

1. 2. Effective immediately, the Creola Senior Center, and all City of Creola ball fields are closed to the public, pending further notice. Senior meals will continue with delivery and to-go options. For assistance with senior meals, please call (251) 675-7661.
   3. The City Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. will be rescheduled and potentially resume on April 9, 2020. Except for the City Clerk, City Attorney, and a representative of the Creola Police Department, all City of Creola employees and Department Heads are excused from attending the Council meeting.   A short and abbreviated order of business is anticipated. Although the meeting is open to the public, instead of appearing in person, citizens are encouraged to participate via Facebook Live from the City of Creola’s Facebook page at hnos://ww.facebook.com/citvofCreola/ where the meeting will be broadcast live.

DONE this the 16th day of March 2020.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED this  16^th day of March, 2020, that the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) poses a serious threat to the lives of residents of the City of Creola, Alabama and that a State of Local Emergency has be declared, effective 7 p.m., on this date for the City of Creola.

Due to COVID 19 Pandemic, Creola Municipal Court will be postponing the March 23, 2020 and the April 7, 2020 dockets and rescheduling all cases to May 18, 2020. Individuals will be notified by U.S. Mail at the last address provided to the Court. Failure to update current addresses will not excuse a defendant from missing Court and could ultimately result in a Warrant of Arrest. If you have any questions, or if you wish to update your mailing information, contact the Creola Municipal Court at (251) 675-8148 or (251) 264-2944 .

Subdivision Regulations govern the manner in which land is platted into lots, blocks, and streets, in preparation for development. They are, therefore, very important in that they establish the street pattern and the type of improvements that must be made as land is brought into use and accommodate activities.

Creola Subdivision Regulations with Adopted Fees 6-18-2019

The S.A.I.L. center of the City of Creola would like to thank Neouyrn, formerly known as Arkema, for their continued support. Thanks to David Price, meal manager, Nick Robertson, Jerry Hollingsworth, Dwayne Christian, Mark Rollins, Sarah Colmer, Cindy Childers, and Judy Smith. We can’t thank you enough for the catered lunch and gifts provided.

What is Amnesty Court?
Amnesty Court will give Defendants the opportunity to have Failure to Appear Warrants recalled and satisfy the underlying charges.

When is it?
August 12-16, 2019 — 8 am – 5 pm

Where is it?
At the Creola Municipal Court
9615 Old Hwy 43
Creola AL 36525

Who is it for?
Amnesty Court is for those Defendants who have missed court and now have an active Failure to Appear Warrant for their arrest. It is ONLY for Defendants with FTA warrants, it does not apply to those who have not bonded on their original charge.

Why should a defendant come to Amnesty Court?
It could save them over $600 per FTA charge. It will also keep them from having to be arrested and booked in Jail on those FTA charges.

How do I get more information?
Call the Amnesty Court information Line at (251) 264-2944.

Monthly Meeting Schedule & Application Submission Deadline Dates

All applications requiring Planning Commission review must be submitted to the City of Creola’s building Official’s Office no later than fifteen (15) days prior to the next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting. All applications and plats for Major Subdivisions must be submitted no later than thirty (30) days prior to the regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting.

Monthly Meeting Schedule

Creola Planning Commission Application Review Committee

Monthly application review meeting schedule for subdivision plats (major & minor) and site plans.

Application Review Committee

Please take notice that, pursuant to applicable law (including but not limited to Code of Alabama § 11-45-8), the City of Creola Council will hold a public hearing at the Creola City Hall (located at 9615 Old Highway 43, Creola Alabama, 36525) on June 13th 2019 at 6:00 until 6:15p.m. for the purposes of allowing all citizens who desire to have an opportunity to be heard in opposition to or in favor of the adoption of the “Building Code of the City of Creloa, Alabama 2019” (consisting of the “2018 Edition of the International Building code and Appendices, along with local amendments). Said public hearing shall be held at the above date and location at 6:00 pm until 6:15 pm on Thursday June 13th, 2019. Regular meeting to start at 6:30.

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