Minutes 2018-08-07
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PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2018
6:07 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at 6:07 p.m. in
the Council Chambers at City Hall. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag,
Councilor Cables gave the invocation. Roll was called and Council President Striplin and
Councilor Boone were recorded as being absent.
Councilor President Pro Tempore Brown noted that Councilor Boone’s absence was due to her
attending an EDAA Conference on behalf of the City of Prattville.
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 July 17, 2018.
Councilor Strichik made a motion to adopt the minutes and Councilor Starnes seconded the
motion. With no discussion, the minutes were adopted (5-0).
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA:
Marriane Dillard, 1822 Jenny Drive, addressed the Council and provided a written copy of her
comments to the City Clerk. Those comments have been made part of the official record.
Jennifer Phillips, Jay Street, stated that if Jay Street was extended to McQueen Smith Road
and if apartments were built on the property being considered for rezoning in Agenda Item #3,
home values would drop and crime would increase in the area.
Richard Harrison, 121 Irma Lane, read aloud crime rate statistics from the Prattville Police
Report which was pulled from the City website.
John Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace, stated that growth in Prattville has to stop. Ms. Finnegan
also stated that ALDOT had informed her that they would not do a traffic study for a potential
traffic light at Hwy. 31 and McQueen Smith Road, unless McQueen Smith Road was widened.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie thanked Councilor Boone for representing the City of Prattville this week at
the EDA Conference, and asked that everyone keep Council President Striplin in their
thoughts and prayers during his recovery.
The Mayor hoped for approval of Agenda Item #10 to award the bid for construction of South
Industrial Park Drive.
Paving projects are being finalized, and the Mayor hopes to move forward with paving in
September. The Council has been provided an updated paving list as a result of the
Pavement Management Plan. The widening of Hwy 82 from 31 to the Doster Industrial Blvd.
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will begin in approximately two weeks and could take up to two years. The Mayor asked that
the area be avoided if possible during construction.
Research has been done on a BUILD Grant that could provide up to $5 million dollars to
assist in the McQueen Smith Road Widening Project. It appears that the City is a good fit for
this grant application.
The Mayor spoke in favor of Agenda Item #14. After reviewing the financial position of the
City’s debt service reserves, it was recommended to call the 2026 and 2027 maturities of the
2013-A General Obligation Refunding Warrants. This would result in calling $3,335,000 in
principal early which would save approximately $744,000 in interest expense. This potentially
reduces the final maturity date for the One Cent Sales Tax eligible debt by one full year. The
Mayor thanked Finance Director Daniel Oakley for his hard work and saving the City money.
The Mayor expressed his appreciation to the Planning Commission and the Council for the
hard work that went into the proposed amendment of the R-3 and other zonings. Limiting the
residential uses in R-3 Districts to single-family detached dwellings and removing multi-family
residential uses as use on appeal options provides for even more transparency in the R-3
District and zoning as a whole.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Councilor Starnes reported that the Police and Judicial Committee met on July 27th at 10:00
a.m. to discuss the upcoming budgets and a possible Ordinance to regulate the usage of golf
carts in the City.
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 095
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 096
3. RESOLUTION: To Declare Landers McLarty DCJ a Non-Responsible Bidder for Bid No.
018-013. (Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018-A, PAGE 097
Councilor Strichik made a motion to place items # 1-3 on a Consent Agenda and Councilor
Starnes seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the items were placed on a
Consent Agenda (5-0). Councilor Cables 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 : JACKSON, BROWN, STARNES,
CABLES, STRICHIK 5
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN, BOONE
AGENDA
1. ORDINANCE: To Adopt a Proposed Amendment to the City of Prattville Code of Ordinances,
Appendix A. Zoning, Article 7-District Requirements, Sections 71, 72, 73, and 76. (Sponsored
By: Councilor Cables)
HELD FROM 7/3/2018
ORDINANCE BOOK 2018, PAGE 010
This Ordinance was held from July 3, 2018. There being no discussion, this Ordinance passed
with the following results:
AYES : JACKSON, BROWN, STARNES,
CABLES, STRICHIK 5
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN, BOONE
2. ORDINANCE: To Rezone Property Located at Hwy. 82 East at McQueen Smith Road from
PUD (Planned Unit Development) to R-3 (Single Family Residential) (Petitioner: DHS Holdings-
4, Inc.) (Sponsored By: Councilor Cables)
Petitioner Has Requested Withdrawal
HELD FROM 7/3/2018
FAILED
This Ordinance was held from July 3, 2018. There being no discussion, the Ordinance failed
with the following results:
AYES : NONE 0
NAYS : JACKSON, BROWN, STARNES,
CABLES, STRICHIK 5
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN, BOONE
3. 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
HELD UNTIL 8/7/2018
This Ordinance was held from August 7, 2018. Councilor Cables made a motion to hold the
Ordinance until August 21, 2018 and Councilor Strichik seconded the motion. Councilor
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Starnes asked for the reason of holding this item and Councilor Cables explained that it would
allow Ordinance Book 2018, Page 010, which was adopted earlier on this night, to go into effect
before this Ordinance. Councilor Starnes asked if the citizens could now be assured that there
is no possibility for apartments on the property named in this Ordinance and Councilor Cables
responded yes. There being no further discussion, the Ordinance was held with the following
results:
AYES : JACKSON, BROWN, STARNES,
CABLES, STRICHIK 5
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN, BOONE
4. RESOLUTION: To Award Bid No. 018-013 to Long Lewis of the River Region for One (1)
2018 or Newer ¾ Ton Crew Cab Truck for the Facilities Maintenance Division at a Cost of
$33,401.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018-A, PAGE 098
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 : JACKSON, BROWN, STARNES,
CABLES, STRICHIK 5
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN, BOONE
5. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2018 Budget and to Release Funds for the Purchase of
Two (2) Additional 2018 ¾ Ton Crew Cab Trucks through Bid No. 018-013 from Long-Lewis of
the River Region for the Urban Management Division at a Cost Not to Exceed $66,802.00.
(Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018-A, PAGE 099
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 : JACKSON, BROWN, STARNES,
CABLES, STRICHIK 5
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN, BOONE
6. RESOLUTION: To Award Bid No. 018-014 to Long Lewis of the River Region for One (1)
2018 or Newer ¾ Ton Cab and Chassis Truck for the Facilities Maintenance Division at a Cost
of $30,142.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018-A, PAGE 100
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Councilor Jackson 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 : JACKSON, BROWN, STARNES,
CABLES, STRICHIK 5
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN, BOONE
7. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Release of Funds to Purchase One (1) 2018 Chevrolet
Tahoe through State Contract T-191L from Donohoo Chevrolet for the Police Department at a
Cost Not to Exceed $31,816.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018-A, PAGE 101
Councilor Starnes 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 : JACKSON, BROWN, STARNES,
CABLES, STRICHIK 5
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN, BOONE
8. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2018 Budget and to Release Funds for the Purchase of
One (1) John Deere Z997R Diesel 72” Mower from SunSouth, LLC through the Sourcewell
Purchasing Cooperative (Formerly NJPA) for the Parks and Recreation Department at a Cost
Not to Exceed $19,068.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018-A, PAGE 102
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 : JACKSON, BROWN, STARNES,
CABLES, STRICHIK 5
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN, BOONE
9. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Release of Funds to Purchase One (1) John Deere 5100E
Utility Tractor and One (1) John Deere CX15 Bush-Hog through State Contract T-222 from Ag-
Pro Companies for the Urban Management Division at a Cost Not to Exceed $64,397.00.
(Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018-A, PAGE 103
Councilor Starnes 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 : JACKSON, BROWN, STARNES,
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CABLES, STRICHIK 5
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN, BOONE
10. RESOLUTION: To Award Bid No. 018-007 to W. S. Newell and Sons, Inc. for the
Construction of South Industrial Park Drive (Road and Bridge Project) for Federally Funded
Project EDA #04-79-07229 at a Cost of $5,942,294.00 (Net Cost to the City Not to Exceed
$3,848,789.00). (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018-A, PAGE 104
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 : JACKSON, BROWN, STARNES,
CABLES, STRICHIK 5
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN, BOONE
11. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Sain Associates,
Inc. for Construction, Engineering, and Inspection Services for the Construction of South
Industrial Park Drive (Road and Bridge Project) for Federally Funded Project EDA #04-79-
07229 at a Cost Not to Exceed $742,787.00.(Sponsored By: Council President Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018-A, PAGE 105
Councilor Strichik 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 : JACKSON, BROWN, STARNES,
CABLES, STRICHIK 5
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN, BOONE
12. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with CSX
Transportation, Inc. (CSXT) and Autauga Northern Railroad, LLC (AUT) for Construction,
Engineering, & Inspection Services for South Industrial Park Drive (Road and Bridge Project)
Crossing Over the CSXT and AUT Union Camp Spur at a Cost Not to Exceed $73,700.00.
(Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Brown)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018-A, PAGE 106
Councilor Cables 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 : JACKSON, BROWN, STARNES,
CABLES, STRICHIK 5
NAYS : NONE 0
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ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN, BOONE
13. RESOLUTION: To Authorize Work Order No. 12a/Project No. PV-1702 with Engineers of
the South, LLC (EOS) for Additional Engineering Services for the Gin Shop Lift Station Project
(Formerly the Autauga Creek Interceptor Sewer Extension Project) at a Cost Not to Exceed
$30,465.00. (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018-A, PAGE 107
Councilor Jackson made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Strichik seconded the
motion. Councilor Cables asked if the current Lift Station across from Spinners Park would still
be needed once this new one is complete and Public Works Director Dale Gandy responded
yes. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results:
AYES : JACKSON, BROWN, STARNES,
CABLES, STRICHIK 5
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN, BOONE
14. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2018 Budget and to Authorize the Release of Funds to
Call Certain Maturities of the 2013-A General Obligation Refunding Warrants in the Amount of
$3,335,000.00, Plus Accrued Interest. (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018-A, PAGE 108
Councilor Strichik made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Jackson seconded the
motion. Councilor Starnes asked what the City’s debt would be once these maturities are called
and Finance Director Daniel Oakley responded that he did not have the exact figures, but that
it would be upwards of $50 million. There being no further discussion, the Resolution was
adopted with the following results:
AYES : JACKSON, BROWN, STARNES,
CABLES, STRICHIK 5
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN, BOONE
15. RESOLUTION: To Authorize Renewal of Credit Line with Trustmark Bank. (Sponsored By:
Council President Pro Tempore Brown)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018-A, PAGE 109
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:
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AYES : JACKSON, BROWN, STARNES,
CABLES, STRICHIK 5
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : STRIPLIN, BOONE
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
Marriane Dillard, 1822 Jenny Drive, thanked the Mayor for providing her with the traffic study
she requested.
David Dillard, 1822 Jenny Drive, thanked the Council for making him feel like a true citizen of
the City of Prattville. Mr. Dillard did not understand why it takes so long once the people speak
for action to be taken by the City.
Mayor Gillespie thanked Mr. Dillard for his comments and pointed out that there is a process
for everything the City does. That process has to be followed, and as shown tonight, that
process works.
Jon Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace, complained that several items on tonight’s agenda were
not posted on-line. Ms. Finnegan urged the City to fill the webmasters position.
CLOSING COMMENTS:
Mayor Gillespie thanked all in attendance. The Mayor stated that we as a City are not perfect,
but we are trying. The Mayor expressed appreciation for the passion of the citizens who have
spoken, and noted that Prattville is obviously worth fighting for. The Mayor reiterated that there
is always a process that has to be followed, and that the processes are working.
Councilor Cables thanked all who spoke at tonight’s meeting and invited citizens to call him or
their councilor with their questions. Councilor Cables recognized Parks and Recreation and
Cultural Arts for showcasing the wonderful local talent of Prattville.
Councilor Strichik was glad to see the passion of the citizens and hoped that more citizens
would come to future meetings.
Council President Pro Tempore Brown thanked all in attendance as well as all employees for
their hard work.
ADJOURN:
There being no further business to come before the council, Councilor Starnes made a motion
to adjourn and Councilor Cables seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned (5-0) at 7:10
p.m.
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APPROVED:
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Cathy Dickerson
City Clerk
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Albert Striplin, President
Prattville City Council
SUBMITTED BY:
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Jamie Ferrari
Assistant City Clerk