Minutes 2018-07-17
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PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2018
6:19 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at 6:19 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 LOYALTY: Demonstrating commitment to
others.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Public Hearing and City Council Meeting July 3, 2018.
Councilor Strichik made a motion to adopt the minutes and Councilor Cables 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 requested a Point of Privilege and asked City Planner Joel Duke to come
forward. Mr. Duke introduced Austin Bass, the new Senior Planner. Mr. Bass introduced himself
to the Council and expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to work in his new position.
The Mayor thanked all who assisted with the Independence Day events. The fact that Prattville
is a very patriotic community was shown during the 4th of July Celebration.
Mayor Gillespie announced that ALDOT has approved the City’s contract for the Industrial
Access Road to move forward in conjunction with the James Hardie Project. Resolutions will
be brought from the floor in reference to this project. W. S. Newell & Sons, Inc. has posted a
You Tube video of the James Hardie project. A new video of updated progress should be
available soon.
This weekend is “Back to School” Sales Tax Holiday, beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July
20, 2018 and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 22, 2018.
The Police Department conducted Single Officer Active Shooting Entry training drills at
Prattville High School this week.
Friday, July 20, 2018, is Founder’s Day. The Autauga County Heritage Association will hold
the Founder’s Day Celebration at the Daniel Pratt Cemetery at 9:00 a.m. Following the
ceremony, a ginning demonstration will take place behind the Prattaugan Museum.
The Creekwalk Concert Series has had a success summer. Mayor Gillespie thanked
Councilors for funding these events. OTI will present the last concert of the season on Tuesday,
July 24, 2018.
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The Way Off Broadway Theatre will present the production of “The Secret Garden” beginning
on Thursday, July 26, 2018.
The next Wake Up and Smell the Coffee event will be held Sunday, August 5, 2018 at the
Doster Memorial Community Center. For more information on these events, please check the
City’s website or Facebook page.
The Finance Department at City Hall has relocated to the old Human Resources space during
renovations.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Councilor Cables reported that the Sanitation Committee met on July 16, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. in
the Public Works building. Public Works Director Dale Gandy and Sanitation Superintendent
Tracy Simpson presented an overview of the Sanitation Department, with a comparison of the
department prior to and after the city-wide implementation of garbage cans. The committee
also discussed a proposal to enter the commercial dumpster business and more recycling
opportunities in FY2019.
REPORT ON STATUS OF CITY FINANCES:
Finance Director Daniel Oakley presented the finance reports for June 2018. The General Fund
Revenue report showed that year-to-date revenue was $28,532,476.96, an increase of 3.32%
in comparison to the prior year.
The Tax Breakdown Comparison report showed revenue increased by 5.80% in comparison
to the prior year.
The Expenses by Department report showed that with 75% of the budget year complete, overall
expenses were at 69.31%.
The Wastewater Enterprise Fund Income Statement showed a net loss of ($70,583.25) for
June 2018. This was primarily due to the payment of $94,000.00 for a dump truck and
$109,000.00 for a mini excavator during the month. Operational expenses were below budget.
The Sanitation Enterprise Fund Income Statement showed a net loss of ($36,336.13) for June
2018. This was due to doubling up on debt payments during the month. Expenses were in line
with the budget.
The Judicial Special Revenue Fund Income Statement showed a net income of $15,743.48 for
June 2018. Expenses remained slightly below budget year-to-date.
The Capital Projects Fund Income Statement, presented quarterly for April – June 2018,
showed lodging fee receipts as above budget. Major projects for this fund included the South
Industrial Access Road Project, demolition of the Gurney Building, and the Pratt Street and
Maple Street Sidewalk projects.
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The Gas Tax Special Revenue Fund Income Statement, presented quarterly for April – June
2018, showed revenue at ten percent above budget for this point in the year. On the expense
side, paving projects have not yet begun.
The Group Health Fund Income Statement, presented quarterly for April – June 2018, showed
a year-to-date net income of $263,931.92. No General Fund supplements have been required
this fiscal year.
The Bank Balances report showed a total cash balance of $26,518,075.34 as of June 30, 2018.
The City Wide Accounts Payable and Debt Balances report show total debt at $61,610,421.47
as of June 30, 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, 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, PAGE 096
Council President Pro Tempore Brown made a motion to place Items #1-2 on a Consent
Agenda and Councilor Jackson seconded the motion. There being no discussion, 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
AGENDA:
1. RESOLUTION: To Grant a Retail Beer (On or Off Premises) and a Retail Table Wine (On
or Off Premises) License to New Vision Cinemas, LLC d/b/a Promenade Cinema 12.
(Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
FAILED
Councilor Starnes made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Strichik seconded the
motion. Councilor Cables explained that he has been bothered more with this item than any
other over the past two years. Councilor Cables thanked Mr. Sellers with New Vision Cinemas
for his presentation during the Public Hearing. Councilor Cables added that he has had to look
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at the needs of Prattville and consider how he has voted on other ABC licenses in the past
where children are present, and that he will vote in favor of this Resolution. Councilor Starnes
explained that he is opposed to the cinema presenting a bar-like atmosphere. Kids are dropped
off at the theater and police officers will not be able to work at the theater when off-duty if
alcohol is sold. There being no further discussion, the Resolution failed with the following
results:
AYES : STRIPLIN, CABLES 2
NAYS : JACKSON, BROWN, STARNES,
STRICHIK, BOONE 5
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
2. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2018 Budget and to Release of Funds for the Purchase
and Installation of One (1) 2-Ton Ductless Split System for the Public Safety Building from
Johnson Controls, Inc. for the Information Technology Department at a Cost Not to Exceed
$8,513.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Strichik)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018, PAGE 097
Councilor Strichik 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 Amend the FY2018 Budget and to Authorize the Mayor to Enter into a
Memorandum of Agreement for a Classification and Compensation Study with Condrey &
Associates, Inc. for the Human Resources Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $52,500.00.
(Sponsored By: Council President Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018, PAGE 098
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
4. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Release of Funds to Purchase One (1) Vehicle from State
Contract T191 for the Police Department at a Total Cost Not to Exceed $30,888.00 to Be Paid
with Drug Proceeds. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
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RESOLUTION BOOK 2018, PAGE 099
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
5. RESOLUTION: To Release Funds for the Purchase of One (1) Toro 75968 31HP Kawasaki
72” Mower from Prattville Outdoors for the Urban Management Division at a Cost Not to Exceed
$11,859.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018, PAGE 100
Councilor Boone 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. FROM THE FLOOR RESOLUTION: To Award Bid No. 018-008 to W. S. Newell and Sons,
Inc. for the Construction of an Industrial Access Road for State of Alabama Funded Project
IAR #001-000-010 at a Cost of $1,347,230.00 (Net Cost to the City Not to Exceed
$482,662.00). (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018, PAGE 101
Council President Pro Tempore Brown made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor
Boone seconded the motion. By point of order, it is necessary that the council rules be
suspended if immediate action is to be considered. Councilor Starnes made a motion that the
rules be suspended 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: To Authorize for the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement
with Sain Associates, Inc. for Construction, Engineering, and Inspection Services for the
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Construction of an Industrial Access Road for State of Alabama Funded Project IAR #001-000-
010 at a Cost Not to Exceed $195,606.00 (Net Cost to the City Not to Exceed $39,122.00)
(Sponsored By: Council President Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018, PAGE 102
Councilor Cables made a motion to adopt the Resolution 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 that the
rules be suspended 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, commented on the two Resolutions brought from the floor.
Ms. Finnegan expressed concern that these resolutions were not included on the agenda and
that citizens will not know about these resolutions until the minutes are approved. In the future,
Ms. Finnegan requested that resolutions of this importance not be brought from the floor.
CLOSING COMMENTS:
Mayor Gillespie welcomed economic development partners from the Prattville-Autauga
Chamber of Commerce in the audience. The Mayor thanked the citizens of Prattville and
thanked all employees and department heads. The report that Councilor Cables provided
tonight shows how far the Sanitation Division has come in so little time. The Mayor had
requested that the Council provide time, tools, and talent, and the division has performed.
Councilor Starnes noted that the 4th of July was a great event and thanked Parks and
Recreation Director Kellie Cook. Councilor Starnes also expressed thanks to Chief Magistrate
Charlotte Adair, adding that he was doubtful of an enterprise fund working for the Judicial
Department, and now they are operating in the black.
Councilor Boone expressed excitement that Mac Gray Park is now functional and games are
being played. The City team, as well as other groups, are participating in the new facility. The
beautiful new pavilion at Pratt Park is also complete. Numerous comments have been received
on the safety of the new pavilion. These are two big projects completed for the Parks and
Recreation Department.
Council President Striplin expressed continued appreciation to all City employees for their daily
efforts in making Prattville a great community.
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ADJOURN:
There being no further business to come before the council, Councilor Boone made a motion
to adjourn and Councilor Starnes seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned (7-0) at
6:57p.m.
APPROVED:
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Cathy Dickerson
City Clerk
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Albert Striplin, President
Prattville City Council