Minutes 2019-10-01
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PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2019
6:03 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at 6:03 p.m. in
the Council Chambers at City Hall. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, Council
President Striplin gave the invocation. Roll was called and all Councilors were present.
THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS DILIGENCE: Investing my time and energy to
complete each task assigned to me.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Council Meeting September 17, 2019 and Special Called
Meeting September 26, 2019. Councilor Strichik made a motion to adopt the minutes and
Councilor Cables seconded the motion. With no discussion, the minutes were adopted (7-0).
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA:
Jon Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace, thanked Sanitation Superintendent Tracy Simpson for
answering her questions concerning item #3 on the consent agenda and item #5 on the regular
agenda.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie was granted a point of personal privilege to present local construction trade
professionals with a proclamation in honor of Careers in Construction Month. The construction
industry plays a critical role in the development of the City, as well as partnering with educators
to create a skilled workforce for the future. The following attendees were present to accept the
proclamation:
• Angela Allen, Executive Officer of Greater Montgomery Home Builders Association
• Jimmy Rutland, President Lowder New Homes
• George Pullom, Autauga County Technology Center
• Dena Goodwine, Director of the Autauga County Technology Center
• Students of Autauga County Technology Center
• James Broadway, Elmore County Career and Technical Education
• Students of Elmore County Technical Center
• Ben Byrd, Byrd Builders LLC
Prattville Jr. High School Athletic Director, Donny Burnett, presented the Mayor and Council
with official PJHS shirts to thank them for the partnership that provides the use of Stanley
Jensen Stadium for their football games.
The Central Alabama Electric Cooperative announced that Professional Billing, Inc., a medical
services company, would be moving its Montgomery office to the Central Alabama Electric
Coop.’s headquarters building in Autauga County.
The Mayor asked for council approval on consent agenda item #3 and item # 5 on the regular
agenda, concerning new trucks for the Sanitation Division.
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Tickets for “Elf” went on sale today and more the 400 tickets have already been sold. The
Mayor has been very impressed with the Performing Arts Division and Way Off Broadway
Theater.
The Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting the City’s first Parade of Pumpkins event
starting on October 25th.
The Mayor reminded all that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Councilor Cables reminded everyone that the National Night Out would be held on October 9th.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
None
CONSENT AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to have Various Weeded Lots Abated per Title 11,
Chapter 67 of the Code of Alabama, 1975, as Amended. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2019-A, PAGE 149
2. RESOLUTION: To Surplus One (1) Vehicle from the I.T. Department. (Sponsored By:
Councilor Strichik)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2019-A, PAGE 150
3. RESOLUTION: To Surplus Three (3) Side-Arm Sanitation Trucks from the Sanitation
Division. (Sponsored By: Councilor Cables)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2019-A, PAGE 151
4. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter a Memorandum of Agreement between the
Montgomery Metro Communications Cooperative District, the City of Montgomery Emergency
Communication District, the Autauga County Commission, the Autauga County Emergency
Communication District, and the City of Prattville for the Installation and Use of a P25 Radio
System on the Communication Tower Located at 529 Northington Street. (Sponsored By:
Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2019-A, PAGE 152
Councilor Strichik made a motion to place items # 1-4 on a Consent Agenda and Councilor
Cables seconded the motion. The items were placed on a Consent Agenda (7-0). Councilor
Boone made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda and Councilor Strichik seconded the
motion. There being no discussion, the Consent Agenda was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, BROWN,
STARNES, CABLES, STRICHIK,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
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AGENDA
1. ORDINANCE: To Rezone Property Located at 918 Gaddis Avenue from R-2 (Single Family
Residential) to B-2 (General Business). (Owner: Wilma W. Powell)
(Petitioner: Horace W. & Wilma Powell). (Sponsored By: Councilor Strichik)
HELD FROM SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
FAILED
This ordinance was introduced at the September 3, 2019 City Council meeting. There being no
discussion, the ordinance failed with the following results:
AYES : NONE
NAYS : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, BROWN,
STARNES, CABLES, STRICHIK,
BOONE 7
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
2. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing to Zone Property Located at 307 Old Farm Lane
South and Adjacent Lot to FAR (Forest, Agriculture, Recreation) (Petitioner: Anna L. Thrash)
(Owners: Betty C. and Anna L. Thrash). (Sponsored By: Councilor Cables)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2019-A, PAGE 153
Councilor Cables made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor Strichik seconded the
motion. There being no discussion, the resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, BROWN,
STARNES, CABLES, STRICHIK,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
Councilor Cables introduced the ordinance printed in resolution book 2019-A, Page 153.
Councilor Cables made a motion to adopt the ordinance and Councilor Jackson seconded the
motion. By point of order, this item was held until after its public hearing on November 5, 2019.
3. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing to Zone Property Located South of Old Ridge Road
West of Witherspoon Drive a/k/a Glennbrooke 7 to R-3 (Single Family Residential)
(Petitioners/Owners: J. Larry, Diane R. and David L. Avant). (Sponsored By: Council President
Pro Tempore Brown)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2019-A, PAGE 154
Council President Pro Tempore Brown made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor
Jackson seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the resolution was adopted with the
following results:
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AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, BROWN,
STARNES, CABLES, STRICHIK,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
Council President Pro Tempore Brown introduced the ordinance printed in Resolution Book
2019-A, Page 154. Council President Pro Tempore Brown made a motion to adopt the
ordinance and Councilor Boone seconded the motion. By point of order, this item was held until
after its public hearing on November 5, 2019.
4. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing to Rezone Property Located at 1331 S. Memorial
Drive and Adjacent Lot from R-2 (Single Family Residential) to B-2 (General Business)
(Petitioners/Owners: Mitch and Zach Devers). (Sponsored By: Councilor Strichik)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2019-A, PAGE 155
Councilor Strichik made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor Cables seconded the
motion. There being no discussion, the resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, BROWN,
STARNES, CABLES, STRICHIK,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
Councilor Strichik introduced the ordinance printed in Resolution Book 2019-A, Page 155.
Councilor Strichik made a motion to adopt the ordinance and Councilor Cables seconded the
motion. By point of order, this item was held until after its public hearing on November 5, 2019.
5. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2020 Budget and to Release Funds for the Purchase of
Three (3) 2020 Kenworth T370 22-Yard Side Loader Trucks through the Sourcewell
Purchasing Cooperative from Ingram Equipment Company, LLC for the Sanitation Division
at a Net Cost Not to Exceed $174,579.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Cables)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2019-A, PAGE 156
Councilor Cables made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor Strichik seconded the
motion. There being no discussion, the resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, BROWN,
STARNES, CABLES, STRICHIK,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
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6. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter an Agreement with PageFreezer Software,
Inc. for Social Media Archiving at a Cost not to Exceed $2,350.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor
Strichik)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2019-A, PAGE 157
Councilor Strichik made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor Jackson seconded
the motion. There being no discussion, the resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, BROWN,
STARNES, CABLES, STRICHIK,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
Jon Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace, thanked Finance Director Daniel Oakley for answering her
questions regarding the budget and amendments. Ms. Finnegan asked the Council to look
closely at the sketch plan submitted from Messiah Ministries of Alabama, Inc. to Planning
Commission. Ms. Finnegan believes that this request is a backdoor attempt to bring more
housing into the City.
CLOSING COMMENTS:
None
ADJOURN:
There being no further business to come before the council, Councilor Starnes made a motion
to adjourn and Councilor Cables seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned (7-0) at 6:37
p.m.
APPROVED:
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Cathy Dickerson
City Clerk
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Albert Striplin, President
Prattville City Council
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SUBMITTED BY:
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Jamie-Lynn Clayton
Assistant City Clerk