Minutes 2018-09-18
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PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
6:02 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, 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 PERSUASIVENESS: Effectively
communicating with other so they can better understand.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Public Hearing and City Council Meeting September 4, 2018 and
Budget Work Session September 13, 2018.
Councilor Strichik made a motion to adopt the minutes and Councilor Starnes 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, addressed the Council regarding Agenda Items #1 and #3.
Ms. Finnegan suggested that draft budgets be posted online earlier in the future and that
citizens be notified when the budget is online and of any budget meetings. Ms. Finnegan also
noted that the draft FY2019 budget posted on the website does not include a budget
presentation or a table of contents. Ms. Finnegan stated that it was her personal opinion that
Council President Striplin should abstain from voting on the Chamber portion of the FY2019
budget due to the fact that he rents office space from the Prattville Autauga Chamber of
Commerce and is in close proximity to their operations and employees. Ms. Finnegan also
noted that Jackson Thornton has handled the city’s annual audit for at least twelve years and
suggested that the City consider other firms for future audits.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie requested and Point of Privilege. Representative Paul Beckman presented a
$10,000.00 check to the City for education purposes.
Mayor Gillespie thanked District 88 Representative Beckman for eight years of service to the
district.
The proposed City budget has been presented to the Council. The combined total budget for
new revenue for FY2019 is approximately $63 million. The total expenditure budget for the
general fund is approximately $41 million. The total expected for all funds combined is
approximately $86 million.
The City’s ATRIP project for synchronized traffic lights is finally moving forward. Mayor Gillespie
thanked City Engineer Robby Anderson and his staff for their work on this project. Due to the
delay in this project, technology has improved. With the improved technology, an annual fee
will not be required for the project.
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Mayor Gillespie thanked the Council for providing funding for a local paving project. The project
is currently being advertised statewide.
The Symetra Tour, formerly known as LPGA Futures, will be held in Prattville from September
21-23, 2018.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES: None
REPORT ON STATUS OF CITY FINANCES:
Finance Director Daniel Oakley presented the finance reports for August 2018. The General
Fund Revenue report showed that year-to-date revenue was $34,439,755.26, an increase of
4.37% in comparison to the prior year.
The Tax Breakdown Comparison report showed revenue increased by 5.39% in comparison
to the prior year.
The Expenses by Department report showed that with 91.67% of the budget year complete,
overall expenses were at 87.53%.
The Wastewater Enterprise Fund Income Statement showed a net income of $191,603.66 for
August 2018. Expenses were below budget.
The Sanitation Enterprise Fund Income Statement showed a net income of $12,692.19 for
August 2018. Expenses were below budget at 86%.
The Judicial Special Revenue Fund Income Statement showed a net income of $26,033.57 for
August 2018. Expenses remained slightly below budget for this fund.
The Bank Balances report showed a total cash balance of $22,776,108.92 as of August 31,
2018.
The City Wide Accounts Payable and Debt Balances report showed total debt at
$61,543,240.90 as of August 31, 2018. The City’s non-Enterprise Fund debt was
$28,204,961.00.
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 2018-A, PAGE 131
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 2018-A, PAGE 132
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3. RESOLUTION: To Designate Legal Holidays for the City of Prattville for Fiscal Year 2018-
2019. (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018-A, PAGE 133
4. RESOLUTION: To Waive Fee for the Autauga County Fair Organization during the Week of
October 9-13, 2018. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018-A, PAGE 134
5. RESOLUTION: To Surplus One Vehicle from the Police Department. (Sponsored By:
Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018-A, PAGE 135
6. RESOLUTION: To Grant a Restaurant Retail Liquor License to Los Mayas Mexican
Restaurant, LLC d/b/a Los Mayas Mexican Restaurant. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018-A, PAGE 136
7. RESOLUTION: To Grant a Retail Beer (Off Premises Only) and Retail Table Wine (Off
Premises Only) License to Circle K Stores, Inc. d/b/a Circle K #2709067. (Sponsored By:
Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018-A, PAGE 137
8. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into a Contract with the Central Alabama
Electric Cooperative for Electric Power Services for the Additional Soccer Field Lights at Upper
Kingston Park. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018-A, PAGE 138
9. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the City Attorney to Affix the Cost of Demolition of the
Dilapidated and Unsafe Structure at 0 Washington Ferry Road (Citizen Serve File #17-000164).
(Sponsored By: Council President Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018-A, PAGE 139
10. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the City Attorney to Affix the Cost of Demolition of the
Dilapidated and Unsafe Structure at 117 7th Street (Citizen Serve File # 17-000868).
(Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018-A, PAGE 140
Council President Pro Tempore Brown made a motion to place Item #’s 1-10 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. RESOLUTION: To Adopt the City of Prattville Fiscal Year 2018/2019 General Operating
Fund, Gas Tax Special Revenue Fund, Debt Service Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Sanitation
Enterprise Fund, Wastewater Enterprise Fund, and Judicial Special Revenue Fund Budgets.
(Sponsored By: Council President Striplin)
HELD UNTIL 10/2/2018 OR UNTIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
Councilor Boone made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Starnes seconded the
motion. Councilor Cables thanked the Mayor, all department heads, and Finance Director
Daniel Oakley for their hard work in preparing this budget. Councilor Cables noted that there
are some significant changes in this year’s budget which will need more consideration and
more due diligence. Councilor Cables moved to hold this Resolution until the October 2, 2018
meeting or until a specially called council meeting and Councilor Jackson seconded the motion.
There being no further discussion, the Resolution was held until the October 2, 2018 regular
meeting or until a special called council meeting with the following results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, BROWN,
STARNES, CABLES, STRICHIK,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
2. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Montgomery County
to Guarantee One (1) Bed Space for Juvenile Offenders at the Montgomery County Youth
Facility for at a Cost Not to Exceed $20,000.00 Per Year. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018-A, PAGE 141
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
3. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Sign a One-Year Engagement Letter with Jackson
Thornton & Co., P.C. for Auditing Services for Fiscal Year 2018 at a Cost Not to Exceed
$92,000.00. (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018-A, PAGE 142
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,
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STARNES, CABLES, STRICHIK,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
4. RESOLUTION: To Award Bid No. 018-016 to Old South Construction Company for the Re-
Roofing of the Autauga-Prattville Public Library at a Cost of $61,630.00. (Sponsored By:
Councilor Jackson)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018-A, PAGE 143
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
5. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2018 Budget and to Release Funds for the Purchase of
One (1) 2018 Ford Explorer from Stivers Ford off of State Contract #T191L for the Police
Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $33,150.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018-A, PAGE 144
Councilor Starnes 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
6. ORDINANCE: To Amend City of Prattville Code of Ordinances, Part II–Land Development
Ordinances, Chapter 117–Stormwater Regulations, Article II–Post Construction Stormwater
Management, Sections 117-133–Permit Application and 117-142 Design Memorandum.
(Sponsored By: Council President Striplin)
ORDINANCE BOOK 2018, PAGE 012
Councilor Strichik made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Council President Pro Tempore
Brown seconded the motion. By point of order, it is necessary that the council rules be
suspended if immediate action is to be considered. Councilor Boone made a motion to suspend
the rules and Councilor Strichik seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (7-0). There
being no discussion, the Ordinance 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
8. FROM THE FLOOR RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2018 Budget and to Release Funds
for the Purchase of One (1) HP DesignJet T2530 PostScript Multifunction Plotter for the
Engineering Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $8,613.00.
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018-A, PAGE 145
Council President Pro Tempore Brown made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor
Jackson seconded the motion. By point of order, it is necessary that the council rules be
suspended if immediate action is to be considered. Councilor Strichik made a motion to
suspend the rules and Councilor Cables seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (7-
0). 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
7. FROM THE FLOOR RESOLUTION: Appropriating Fixed Expenses and Salaries and
Continuing Policy Procedures. (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018-A, PAGE 146
Councilor Cables made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Starnes seconded the
motion. By point of order, the council rules must be suspended if immediate action is to be
considered. Councilor Cables made a motion to suspend the rules and Councilor Starnes
seconded the motion. The rules were suspended (7-0). 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, requested that any proposed amendments to the FY2019
budget be posted online to allow citizens to review and to make comments prior to Council
consideration.
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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 6:38
p.m.
APPROVED:
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Cathy Dickerson
City Clerk
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Albert Striplin, President
Prattville City Council