Minutes 2019-05-21
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PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2019
6:02 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at 6:02 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 SELF CONTROL: Rejecting wrong desires
and doing what is right.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Public Hearing and City Council Meeting May 7, 2019.
Council President Pro Tempore Brown made a motion to adopt the minutes and Councilor
Strichik 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, requested an explanation for the additional engineering
services for Fire Station #4 in Agenda Item 1. Councilor Strichik explained that the original
architectural plans were not certified through the developer. Another architect was brought it to
properly certify the plans.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie requested a Point of Privilege and invited Dr. Travis Coleman and his family to
come forward. Dr. Travis Coleman has announced his plan to retire in 2019 after 30 years of
service to First Baptist Church. Mayor Gillespie presented a Commendation to Dr. Coleman
thanking him for his many years of service to the community. Dr. Coleman thanked Mayor
Gillespie and the City Council for this recognition and expressed his gratitude to them for their
service to the City. Dr. Coleman and his family plan to continue to make Prattville their home.
The Mayor’s Bike Ride and Touch a Truck events were held Saturday, May 28, 2019. The
theme for the Mayor’s Bike Ride was superheroes. The Mayor thanked all who participated in
these events, including participants, City departments, and local businesses.
This week is Public Works Week. Mayor Gillespie expressed pride in the continued growth and
development of the Public Works Department, noting that we can never underestimate the
need for quality Public Works services and infrastructure.
The Memorial Day Ceremony will be held Monday, May 27, 2019, at 11:00 a.m., at the
Courthouse. Mayor Gillespie thanked American Legion Post 122 and the VFW Post 1349 for
their continued efforts in holding this annual ceremony.
Retro Pool Day will be held Memorial Day from 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Admission to Pratt Pool
will be $1.00 per person, including a hot dog and a drink.
The Farmer’s Market will open in The Grove on Saturday, June 1, 2019.
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Mayor Gillespie echoed Council President Striplin’s prayer and asked for continued prayer for
fallen Officer William Buechner’s family, and for wounded Officers Sistrunk and Elliott in
Auburn. The Mayor asked that all keep first responders in their prayers every day.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Council President Striplin reported that the Finance Committee met on May 13, 2019, at 3:30
p.m. to review an economic development project. Council President Striplin noted that this
economic development project will be discussed further in an Executive Session.
REPORT ON STATUS OF CITY FINANCES:
Finance Director Daniel Oakley presented the finance reports for April 2019. The General Fund
Revenue report showed that year-to-date revenue was $24,428,923.11, an increase of 6.06%
in comparison to the prior year.
The Tax Breakdown Comparison report showed revenue increased by 5.64% in comparison
to the prior year.
The Expenses by Department report showed that with 58.33% of the budget year complete,
overall expenses were at 56.62%.
The Wastewater Enterprise Fund Income Statement showed a net income of $177,776.16 for
April 2019. With 58.33% of the budget year complete, operating expenses were at 50.68%,
with overall expenses at 43.81%.
The Sanitation Enterprise Fund Income Statement showed a net income of $29,619.71 for April
2019. Expenses were slightly under budget at 55.18%.
The Judicial Special Revenue Fund Income Statement showed a net income of $21,206.61 for
April 2019. Expenses were in line with the budget at 58.11%.
The Bank Balances report showed a total cash balance of $25,945,034.57 as of April 30, 2019.
The City-Wide Accounts Payable and Debt Balances report show total debt at $58,479,524.81,
including non-enterprise fund debt of $25,411,923.19, as of April 30, 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 056
2. RESOLUTION: To Declare Various Weeded Lots to be a Public Nuisance, Order Their
Abatement and Set a Public Hearing per Title 11, Chapter 67 of the Code of Alabama, 1975,
as Amended. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2019, PAGE 057
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3. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing to Grant a Restaurant Retail Liquor License to
Lectricia Johnson d/b/a Rocks Famous Barbeque. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2019, PAGE 058
4. RESOLUTION: To Submit the 2018 Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP) Annual
Reports for the Pine Creek and Autauga Creek Wastewater Treatment Facilities to the Alabama
Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). (Sponsored By: Council President
Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2019, PAGE 059
5. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2019 Budget to Allocate Funds for Debt Service for the
Series 2019 General Obligation Warrant. (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2019, PAGE 060
Councilor Boone made a motion to place Items #1-5 on a Consent Agenda and Councilor
Cables seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the items were placed on a Consent
Agenda (7-0). Councilor Strichik 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. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2019 Budget, to Release Funds and to Authorize the
Mayor to Enter into a Supplemental Agreement with Civil Southeast, LLC for Additional
Engineering Services for Fire Station Number 4 at a Cost Not to Exceed $38,324.00.
(Sponsored By: Councilor Strichik)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2019, PAGE 061
Councilor Strichik 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
2. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2019 Budget and to Award Bid No. #019-005 to Webb
Builders, Inc. for the Public Works Facility Phase 1 Improvements Project at a Cost of
$408,399.00. (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin)
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RESOLUTION BOOK 2019, PAGE 062
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 Award Bid No. 019-007 to Long Lewis of the River Region for One 2019
or Newer ¾ Ton Cab and Chassis at a Cost of $34,950.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2019, PAGE 063
Councilor Jackson made a motion to adopt the resolution and Council President Pro Tempore
Brown 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 Release Funds to Old South Construction Company for the Reroofing
of a Portion of the Doster Memorial Community Center at a Cost Not to Exceed $39,788.00.
(Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2019, PAGE 064
Councilor Jackson 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
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
Jon Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace, addressed the Council regarding the weeded lot located
at 202 Evergreen Street. This property is a corner lot and has been a constant problem for
many years. Ms. Finnegan also encouraged councilmembers to research other complexes
developed by MVAH LLC prior to the June 4, 2019 meeting.
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CLOSING COMMENTS:
Council President Striplin announced that the Council needed to go into Executive Session to
discuss an economic development project. Attorney Kyle Shirley had provided the City Clerk
with a letter of explanation for the Executive Session. That letter is made part of the official
record.
Councilor Cables made a motion to enter into Executive Session and Councilor Strichik
seconded the motion. With a vote of (7-0), the Council entered Executive Session following
closing comments.
Councilor Starnes reported that the Judicial and Police Committee met on May 10, 2019 at
10:00 a.m. to discuss the Pre-Trial Diversion Program, the Police Jurisdiction, Sunday alcohol
sales, and the jail contract. Councilor Starnes also encouraged citizens to let their voices be
heard in reference to apartments at the Public Hearing to be held on June 4, 2019.
Councilor Cables expressed appreciation to the Parks and Recreation Department for the
Mayor’s Bike Ride and Touch A Truck events. Councilor Cables noted that the Parks and
Recreation and Cultural Arts Departments work almost every Saturday and thanked them for
a tremendous job.
Councilor Boone expressed that her family has been a part of Pastor Coleman’s church family
for many years. Pastor Coleman is a constituent and has been a blessing and mentor to her
family. Pastor Coleman will be greatly missed in the pulpit and is greatly loved in the
community.
Council President Striplin expressed appreciation to Attorney Kyle Shirley for representing his
firm at tonight’s council meeting.
The Council entered Executive Session at 6:37 p.m. Council President Striplin announced that
the Executive Session should last approximately thirty minutes.
The Council exited the Executive Session and reconvened the Regular Session at 7:17 p.m.
ADJOURN:
There being no further business to come before the council, Councilor Starnes made a motion
to adjourn and Councilor Strichik seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned (7-0) at 7:18
p.m.
APPROVED:
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Cathy Dickerson
City Clerk
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Albert Striplin, President
Prattville City Council