Minutes 2019-02-19
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PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2019
6:02 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, February 19, 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 SENSITIVITY: Using my senses to perceive
the true attitudes and emotions of others.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Council Meeting February 5, 2019.
Council President Pro Tempore Brown made a motion to adopt the minutes and Councilor
Boone 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 thanked City staff and citizens of Prattville for their help in making the Mardi
Gras Parade and the Prattville/Autauga Auto Show held last weekend such a successful event.
This week is National Engineers Week. The Mayor personally expressed thanks to City
Engineer Robby Anderson and his team for their daily hard work to keep the City running
efficiently and effectively.
The paving project continues as crews work around inclement weather. Mayor Gillespie
thanked the Council for providing funding for this project and the Engineering staff for keeping
the project moving forward.
The 20th Annual Black History Program will be held Friday, February 22, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. at
the Doster Community Center.
Arbor Day will be celebrated Saturday, February 23, 2019, from 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. at Pratt Park.
Tickets are available for the Creative and Performing Arts Council 2019 Honoree Dinner
honoring Janice Hawkins, to be held Saturday, March 2, 2019, at the Marriott Legends at
Capitol Hill.
The State Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday will be held February 24 – 26,
2019.
The tornado of February 17, 2008, changed lives, families, and neighborhoods in Prattville.
Thankfully no lives were lost during that event. Wetumpka recently experienced a similar event.
Mayor Gillespie expressed thanks to Public Safety and First Responders for their hard work
and dedication.
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REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES: None
REPORT ON STATUS OF CITY FINANCES:
Finance Director Daniel Oakley presented the finance reports for January 2019. The General
Fund Revenue report showed that year-to-date revenue was $14,795,322.63, an increase of
6.88% in comparison to the prior year.
The Tax Breakdown Comparison report showed revenue increased by 0.50% in comparison
to the prior year.
The Expenses by Department report showed that with 33.33% of the budget year complete,
overall expenses were at 29.55%.
The Wastewater Enterprise Fund Income Statement showed a net loss of ($439,983.36) from
operations in January 2019. This was due to $491,000.00 in capital project expenses.
Operating expenses were well below budget.
The Sanitation Enterprise Fund Income Statement showed a net income of $21,658.41 for
January 2019. Expenses were slightly below budget at 30.57%.
The Judicial Special Revenue Fund Income Statement showed a net income of $16,529.20 for
January 2019. Expenses were below budget at 29.54%.
The Bank Balances report showed a total cash balance of $26,990,879.09 as of January 31,
2019.
The City Wide Accounts Payable and Debt Balances report show total debt at $59,005,048.00
as of January 31, 2019. Total non-enterprise fund debt was $25,835,561.08.
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)
2. RESOLUTION: To Enter into a Cash Management Services Agreement with Trustmark
National Bank to Designate Finance Director Daniel Oakley as an Authorized Customer
Representative. (Authority to Initiate Transactions). (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin)
3. RESOLUTION: To Declare the Structure Located at 325 Festival Drive to be Unsafe and a
Public Nuisance (CitizenServe File 18-001443). (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
Councilor Strichik made a motion to place Items # 1-3 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 Starnes made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda and Councilor
Jackson seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Consent Agenda 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
AGENDA:
1. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2019 Budget and to Authorize the Purchase and
Installation of Emergency Equipment for Four (4) New 2019 Police Interceptors through State
Bid from Haynes Emergency Lighting for the Police Department at a Cost Not to Exceed
$18,862.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
Councilor Starnes 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
2. RESOLUTION: To Award Bid No. 019-002 for County Road 4 Landfill Improvements for the
Sanitation Division to Evergreen Erosion Control, LLC at a Cost of $93,040.00. (Sponsored By:
Councilor Cables)
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
3. RESOLUTION: To Release Funds to Camco Properties, LLC for Renovations to the City
Building located at 113 West Main Street at a Cost Not to Exceed $25,000.00. (Sponsored By:
Councilor Jackson)
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,
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BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
John-Paul O’Driscoll presented a handout regarding the Annual Bob Lee Spring Cleanup Day
to be held on Saturday, April 20, 2019 starting at 9:00 a.m. Mr. O’Driscoll asked for the City
Council’s continuing support for the cleanup day.
CLOSING COMMENTS: None
ADJOURN:
There being no further business to come before the council, Councilor Strichik made a motion
to adjourn and Councilor Cables seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned (7-0) at 6:22
p.m.
APPROVED:
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Cathy Dickerson
City Clerk
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Albert Striplin, President
Prattville City Council