Minutes 2019-08-20
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PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2019
6:01 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at 6:01 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 ATTENTIVENESS: Showing the worth of a
person or task by giving my undivided attention.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Public Hearing and City Council Meeting August 6, 2019.
Councilor Boone 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: None
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie noted that the City recently lost former Mayor C. Gray Price and he will be
missed by many. Mayor Gillespie asked Councilor Strichik to assist him with honoring Mayor
Price by placing a memorial ribbon across his portrait. Mayor Gillespie’s father served on the
Council while C. Gray Price was Mayor. Mayor Gillespie added that he knew C. Gray as an
educator, a Mayor, and a friend.
Mayor Gillespie requested a Point of Privilege and recognized the winners of the Independence
Day Photo Contest:
• 3rd Place: Carissa Morris “4th of July Parade”
• 2nd Place: Haley Prescott “Little Lady Liberty’
• 1st Place: Lauren Prevatte “I Want Candy”
The Mayor thanked the Parks and Recreation, Public Safety, and other departments for their
hard work and dedication for a great Independence Day.
The Mayor commended the following officers on their recent promotion:
• Lt. Jeff Staggers
• Lt. Nolan Watkins
• Sgt. Adrian Joyce
• Sgt. Mike Smith
Mayor Gillespie also expressed appreciation to the families of these officers.
The Mayor presented the proposed Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Budget to the Council. Mayor
Gillespie expressed appreciation to Finance Director Daniel Oakley and Human Resources
Director Lisa Thrash for working diligently to get this budget balanced. The Mayor also thanked
department heads and their staff for the hard work and dedication in identifying the needs of
their departments and prioritizing them to accommodate this year’s budget. The Mayor noted
that the time and attention to detail truly represents their commitment to this community, this
budget, and their departments.
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By presenting the proposed budget this evening, the Mayor noted that he hoped there could
be discussion, review, understanding, and hopefully passage before the end of the fiscal year.
In 2018, the Council approved and authorized funding of an updated Classification and
Compensation Plan that the City of Prattville received from Condrey & Associates. This
proposed budget is compiled of negotiated council action items and financial numbers that
were discussed, including the negotiated Classification and Compensation Plan.
The Autauga County Engineer and County Administrator have brought to the Mayor’s attention
that the 2010/2014 Agreement has expired. This agreement started in the late 1990s and was
renewed once in 2010. In this agreement, the City and County were officially recognizing in-
kind services in certain areas of Prattville and the Police Jurisdiction. Autauga County has
stopped honoring this agreement and the City of Prattville continues to provide police services
in the Police Jurisdiction. This area is outside the corporate limits and is pulling valuable Public
Safety resources directly from citizens. Mayor Gillespie added that he has continued to request
that the County recognize a value for the services provided in the Police Jurisdiction and
requested guidance from the Police Committee on how to move forward on this matter.
Mayor Gillespie thanked the Police Department for their fast-acting investigation and arrests
made in an incident at Newton Park and a bank robbery which occurred last week. The
technology in Newton Park provided a valuable resource to assist the Police Department in
their investigation. The Fire Department also provided a quick response and life saving
measures during this unfortunate time of need.
Alabama Power has started the process of converting street lights to LED lights throughout the
City. Citizens should notice that streets are better lit for their safety.
The first phase of the 10th Street Project is complete and phase two has started. The porous
asphalt made an impact in water runoff during recent rainstorms.
The Martin Luther King Project is still waiting to be let by the Alabama Department of
Transportation.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Council President Pro Tempore Brown reported that the Street Committee met on August 14,
2019 and all committee members were present. The committee received an update on current
and future projects.
REPORT ON STATUS OF CITY FINANCES:
Finance Director Daniel Oakley presented the finance reports for July 2019. The General Fund
Revenue report showed that year-to-date revenue was $33,282,204.34, an increase of 5.92%
in comparison to the prior year.
The Tax Breakdown Comparison report showed revenue increased by 25.48% in comparison
to the prior year. This percentage was increased due to a large business paying three months
of sales tax in the month of July.
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The Expenses by Department report showed that with 83.33% of the budget year complete,
overall expenses were at 78.64%.
The Wastewater Enterprise Fund Income Statement showed a net income of $42,461.75 for
July 2019. Operational expenses were at 71.88% and overall expenses were at 66.17%.
The Sanitation Enterprise Fund Income Statement showed a net loss of ($99,845.93) for July
2019. This was due to $93,000.00 in landfill repair work. Over all expenses were below budget
at 82.16%.
The Judicial Special Revenue Fund Income Statement showed a net income of $32,091.92 for
July 2019. Expenses were below budget at 70.05%.
The Bank Balances report showed a total cash balance of $22,037,575.71 as of July 31, 2019.
The City-Wide Accounts Payable and Debt Balances report show total overall debt at
$58,503,813.49, including non-enterprise fund debt at $25,538,525.62, as of July 31, 2019.
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, PAGE 115
2. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the City Attorney to File “Weed Liens” on Certain Properties.
(Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2019, PAGE 116
3. RESOLUTION: To Surplus One (1) Vehicle from the Facilities Maintenance Division.
(Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2019, PAGE 117
4. RESOLUTION: To Surplus Old Floating Dock System for Cooter’s Pond Boat Ramp from
the Parks and Recreation Department. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2019, PAGE 118
5. RESOLUTION: To Surplus One (1) Vehicle from the Public Works Department. (Sponsored
By: Council President Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2019, PAGE 119
6. RESOLUTION: To Surplus Various Vehicles and Equipment from the Urban Management
Division. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2019, PAGE 120
7. RESOLUTION: To Surplus One (1) Vehicle from the Vehicle Maintenance Division.
(Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2019, PAGE 121
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8. RESOLUTION: To Surplus Various Equipment from the Wastewater Division. (Sponsored
By: Council President Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2019, PAGE 122
9. RESOLUTION: To Ratify and Affirm the Renewal of the Levy of 7 Mills Ad Valorem Tax in
the City of Prattville. (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2019, PAGE 123
10. RESOLUTION: To Grant Permission to the Prattville Lions Quarterback Club to Collect a
Parking Fee at Stanley-Jensen Stadium for the 2019 Football Season. (Sponsored By:
Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2019, PAGE 124
11. RESOLUTION: To Adopt a Transportation Plan for FY2020 as Required by Act 2019-2 for
the Rebuild Alabama Fund. (Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Brown)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2019, PAGE 125
Council President Pro Tempore Brown made a motion to place items #1-11 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
Starnes 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
AGENDA:
1. ORDINANCE: To Amend City of Prattville Code of Ordinances, Chapter 62-Traffic and
Vehicles, Article III, Section 62-84 Fifteen Miles-Per-Hour Zones. (Sponsored By: Council
President Pro Tempore Brown)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2019, 017
Council President Pro Tempore Brown made a motion to adopt the ordinance and Councilor
Cables seconded the motion. By point of order, it is necessary that the council rules be
suspended if immediate action is to be considered. Councilor Cables made a motion to
suspend the rules and Councilor Boone seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (7-
0). There being no discussion, the ordinance was adopted with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, BROWN,
STARNES, CABLES, STRICHIK,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
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ABSENT : NONE
2. RESOLUTION: To Award Bid No. 019-010 and to Authorize the Mayor to Enter into a
Contract with RePower South Montgomery, LLC for Single Stream Recycling of Solid Waste
for the Sanitation Division. (Sponsored By: Councilor Cables)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2019, PAGE 126
Councilor Cables made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor Boone 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
3. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2019 Budget and to Award Bid No. 019-011 to Long-Lewis
of the River Region, Inc. for the Purchase of One (1) 2019 or Newer ¾-Ton Crew Cab Truck
for the Urban Management Division at a Cost of $30,683.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2019, PAGE 127
Councilor Boone made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor Starnes 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
4. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2019 Budget and to Release Funds for the Purchase of
One (1) Toro 3000 Series Myride Commercial Mower from Prattville Outdoors for the Urban
Management Division at a Cost Not to Exceed $9,805.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2019, PAGE 128
Councilor Boone made a motion to adopt the resolution and Councilor Starnes 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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COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
Jon Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace, reminded the Council that she requested in 2017 and 2018
that the draft budget be placed on the website for citizens to review. Ms. Finnegan noted that
the City of Montgomery has placed their draft FY2020 budget on their website. Ms. Finnegan
also asked the Council to watch the August 15, 2019 Planning Commission meeting. Ms.
Finnegan added that the Planning Commission Chairman was rude to citizens and thwarted
any chance for them to speak during the meeting.
CLOSING COMMENTS:
Council President Striplin thanked Council President Pro Tempore Brown for chairing the
August 6, 2019 Council meeting while he was in attendance at the EDAA conference.
ADJOURN:
There being no further business to come before the council, Councilor Boone made a motion
to adjourn and Councilor Cables seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned (7-0) at 6:36
p.m.
APPROVED:
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Cathy Dickerson
City Clerk
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Albert Striplin, President
Prattville City Council