Minutes 2018-08-21
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PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2018
6:02 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, August 21, 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 CREATIVITY: Approaching a need, a task or
an idea from a new perspective.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Public Hearing and City Council Meeting August 7, 2018.
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:
Jennifer Phillips, 211 Jay Street, addressed the Council regarding the amount of school traffic
on Jay Street. At 7:40 a.m., Ms. Phillips reported that 151 vehicles passed her house in thirteen
minutes. Ms. Phillips expressed concern that if Jay Street is extended to McQueen Smith Road,
the increase in traffic will cause property values will decrease.
Richard Harrison, 121 Irma Lane, thanked the Council for responding to citizens when they
asked for zoning changes. At the last Council meeting, zoning changes were adopted for R-3
and B-2 zones. Mr. Harrison expressed appreciation for Council action.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie welcomed Council President Striplin back.
Mayor Gillespie requested a Point of Privilege. The Mayor, along with Chief Mark Thompson,
presented a promotional badge to Sgt. Tom Allen. Sgt. Allen thanked the City Council, Mayor
and Chief for their support.
Mayor Gillespie also recognized City Planner Joel Duke for 22 years of service to the City of
Prattville and congratulated Mr. Duke on his retirement. The Mayor noted that Mr. Duke has
made an impact during his years of service and has helped guide this community, along with
several boards and commissions. Mr. Duke expressed gratitude for the privilege to serve this
community.
Mayor Gillespie acknowledged the many projects underway in Prattville. As a mechanized,
service-oriented organization, the City is here to serve this community. Projects are an
undertaking to either solve a problem, take advantage of opportunities, or to improve or
complete a task.
The budget reflects the City’s dedication to serve the community. The Mayor will present the
FY2019 budget at the first meeting in September for the Council’s consideration.
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Council President Striplin expressed appreciation to Joel Duke for his 22 years of service and
for his leadership and dedication to the City of Prattville. Mr. Duke will leave a legacy in Prattville
and will be missed.
Council President Striplin recognized Boy Scouts in the audience. The Scouts introduced
themselves and added that they were working on their Citizenship in the Community badge.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES: None
REPORT ON STATUS OF CITY FINANCES:
Finance Director Daniel Oakley presented the finance reports for July 2018. The General Fund
Revenue report showed that year-to-date revenue was $31,432,342.15, an increase of 3.84%
in comparison to the prior year.
The Tax Breakdown Comparison report showed revenue increased by 6.60% in comparison
to the prior year.
The Expenses by Department report showed that with 83.33% of the budget year complete,
overall expenses were at 75.21%.
The Wastewater Enterprise Fund Income Statement showed a net income of $52,595.01 for
July 2018. Operational expenses were below budget.
The Sanitation Enterprise Fund Income Statement showed a net income of $19,038.05 for July
2018. Expenses were slightly below budget.
The Judicial Special Revenue Fund Income Statement showed a net income of $12,742.45 for
July 2018. Expenses were slightly below budget.
The Bank Balances report showed a total cash balance of $25,746,457.46 as of July 31, 2018.
The City Wide Accounts Payable and Debt Balances report show total debt at $61,576,846.62
as of July 31, 2018.
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 110
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 111
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3. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the City Attorney to File “Weed Liens” on Certain Properties.
(Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018-A, PAGE 112
4. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing 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 113
5. RESOLUTION: To Surplus Various Equipment from the Information Technology
Department. (Sponsored By: Councilor Strichik)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018-A, PAGE 114
6. RESOLUTION: To Authorize De-Obligation of Funds for CDBG Project No. LR-CE-PF-16-
019. (Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018-A, PAGE 115
7. RESOLUTION: To Appoint J. Paul Gardner to the City of Prattville Airport Authority.
(Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Brown)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018-A, PAGE 116
8. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Sign the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Grant Agreement for the Prattville Airport Authority and City of Prattville for AIP Grant No. 3-
01-0060-020-2018 for the Rehabilitation of Airport Storm Drainage. (Sponsored By: Council
President Pro Tempore Brown)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018-A, PAGE 117
Councilor Boone made a motion to place Item #’s 1-8 on a Consent Agenda and Councilor
Cables seconded the motion. 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:
AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, BROWN,
STARNES, CABLES, STRICHIK,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
AGENDA:
1. ORDINANCE: To Rezone Property Located at Highway 82 at Highway 31 and McQueen
Smith Road from FAR, Forest, Agricultural and Recreation to B-2, General Business and R-3,
Single Family Residential (Petitioner: HD&D Land Company). (Sponsored By: Councilor
Cables)
HELD FROM 4/3/2018, 5/1/2018, & 8/7/2018
ORDINANCE BOOK 2018, PAGE 011
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This Ordinance was held from April 3, May 1, and August 7, 2018. Councilor Cables noted that
there were many in the audience from the Overlook and Silver Hills neighborhoods. Councilor
Cables expressed confidence in the City and the Autauga County Board of Education. If this
Ordinance is adopted, build out in the area will take eight to ten years. Prattville will continue
to have controlled growth. There being no further discussion, the Ordinance 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 Authorize the Release of Funds to Purchase One (1) 2018 Ford Explorer
through State Contract T-191L from Stivers Ford for the Parks & Recreation Department at a
Cost Not to Exceed $25,148.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018-A, PAGE 118
Councilor Boone 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 Old South Construction for the Reroofing of Prattville
Fire Station #2 at a Cost Not to Exceed $24,960.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018-A, PAGE 119
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
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
Jon Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace, addressed the Council regarding the upcoming budget.
The City of Montgomery advertised their budget hearing in the Montogmery Advertiser and
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placed their draft budget on their website. Ms. Finnegan suggested that the City of Prattville
also place their draft budget on the website to give citizens time to review and offer suggestions.
Council President Striplin announced that the Council needed to enter Executive Session to
discuss economic development. City Attorney David McDowell had provided the City Clerk with
a letter of explanation for the Executive Session. That letter is made part of the official record.
Councilor Strichik made a motion to enter into Executive Session and Councilor Jackson
seconded the motion. With a vote of (7-0), the Council entered Executive Session at 6:32 p.m.
Council President Striplin announced that the Executive Session should last approximately
thirty minutes and the council would conduct no business afterward.
The Council exited the Executive Session and reconvened the Regular Session at 6:56 p.m.
CLOSING COMMENTS: None
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 6:57
p.m.
APPROVED:
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Cathy Dickerson
City Clerk
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Albert Striplin, President
Prattville City Council