Minutes 2018-07-031
PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 3, 2018
6:03 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at 6:03 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 June 19, 2018. Council
President Pro Tempore Brown 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:
Marriane Dillard, 1822 Jenny Drive, asked that the Ordinance printed in Resolution #5 to set a
Public Hearing regarding changes to the zoning ordinance, be placed first on the August 7th
Agenda, so that it would come before the Ordinance printed in Resolution #4. The intent of this
request was to insure that the Ordinance printed in Resolution #5 would go into effect before
the Ordinance printed in Resolution #4.
Dr. Jerry Cimis, 141 N. Chestnut Street, addressed the Council regarding Resolution #5 as
well. Dr. Cimis was concerned about any items regarding zoning going into effect before the
Ordinance printed in Resolution #5. He recommended holding the Ordinance Printed in
Resolution #4 until after the Ordinance Printed in Item #5 had been adopted, published and
posted for 30 days.
Jon Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace, addressed the Council regarding Agenda Item #3 to name
the park at East Poplar and Jasmine Trail after Dr. Tom Miller. Ms. Finnegan was against
naming the park after Dr. Miller and suggested polling the citizens to ask what they wanted the
park to be named.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie reported that 4th of July preparations were in full swing, and he looked
forward to kicking off that day with the Parade at 9:00 a.m.
The Mayor looked forward to a ribbon cutting for the new Pratt Park Pavilion in the near
future. The Lions Club BBQ and Camp Stew 4th of July sale will begin at 10:00 a.m. with
music and arts and crafts. The Cardboard Boat races will begin at 10:30 a.m. and the pool
opens at 1:00 p.m. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. at Stanley Jensen Stadium to enjoy a concert by
Creativity and fireworks at dark.
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The Parks and Recreation Department has worked tirelessly to prepare and organize the 4th
of July events with the assistance from the Public Works and Public Safety Departments. The
Mayor expressed appreciation for all the time and effort put in by those departments.
Downtown has undergone a patriotic transformation with the banners and bunting. The Mayor
thanked the Engineering Department and Robert Browder for working diligently to make this
transformation. The Engineering Department has also been able to finish up an erosion
control project on the Autauga Creek Bank behind the library. This project has provided better
stabilization for the creek bank.
The Prattville Fire Department achieved an ISO Rating of Class 1. The rating will be effective
September 1, 2018. The Mayor thanked Fire Chief Terry Brown and his department for their
hard work and dedication. The City of Prattville Fire Combat Challenge Team placed 2nd with
a time of 1 minute 16 seconds in the Firefighter Combat Challenge this past weekend.
The Mayor attended the Citizen’s Academy graduation last weekend and received numerous
praises and reviews from the class.
The Mayor emphasized that Prattville is a mechanized service-oriented organization. The
Mayor was proud of City staff for their recent response to a social media request in regards to
a situation. The request came in and staff worked together to have it resolved within two
hours. The Mayor urged citizens to use the work order system when reporting problems.
The Finance Department has temporarily moved to the former Human Resources Office in
City Hall. Renovations to the Finance Department will begin on Thursday. The Mayor asked
that all pardon our progress as the Finance Department receives this well-deserved and most
needed upgrade.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
None
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 087
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 088
3. RESOLUTION: To Surplus Equipment from the Judicial Department. (Sponsored By:
Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018, PAGE 089
Councilor Starnes made a motion to place items # 1-3 on a Consent Agenda and Councilor
Jackson seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the items were placed on a
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Consent Agenda (7-0). Council President Pro Tempore Brown made a motion do adopt the
Consent Agenda and Councilor Cables 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 Restaurant Retail Liquor License to HOA Restaurant Holder,
LLC d/b/a Hooters of Prattville. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018, PAGE 090
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
2. RESOLUTION: To Enter into an Agreement with Gulf Coast Underground to Re-line Sewer
Line on Allenville Road for the Wastewater Division at a Cost Not to Exceed $48,213.00.
(Sponsored By: Council President Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018, PAGE 091
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
3. RESOLUTION: To Name the East Poplar Street/Jasmine Trail Park as “Miller Park.”
(Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018, PAGE 092
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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
4. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing to Rezone Property Located at Hwy. 82 at McQueen
Smith Road from PUD (Planned Unit Development) to R-3 (Single Family Residential).
(Sponsored By: Councilor Cables)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018, PAGE 093
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, BOONE 6
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : STRIPLIN 1
ABSENT : NONE
Councilor Cables introduced the Ordinance printed in Resolution Book 2018, Page 093.
Councilor Cables made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilor Boone seconded the
motion. By point of order, the Ordinance was held until its Public Hearing on August 7, 2018.
5. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing 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)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2018, PAGE 094
Councilor Cables 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
Councilor Cables introduced the Ordinance printed in Resolution Book 2018, Page 094.
Councilor Cables made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilor Strichik seconded the
motion. By point of order, the Ordinance was held until its Public Hearing on August 7, 2018.
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
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Jon Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace, hoped that the request for RFP’s for the leasing of the
former Boys and Girls Club building were posted on the City website. Ms. Finnegan asked that
the Council consider naming that building after former Council President Willie Wood, Jr.
Dr. Tom Miller expressed his appreciation for all that the City Council does. Dr. Miller was
humbled to receive the honor of having the park named after himself. Dr. Miller stated that he
loves this City. Dr. Miller thanked the City Planner Joel Duke for all that he does for the City.
CLOSING COMMENTS:
The Mayor thanked all, and wished all a safe 4th of July holiday.
Councilor Starnes was honored to be a part of naming the park for Dr. Miller tonight.
Councilor Cables wished everyone a safe 4th of July holiday. Councilor Cables thanked Barbara
Simpson in the Creative and Performing Arts Department for all of her hard work. Councilor
Cables looked forward to working with the new president of the BMX Park Chris Mitchell.
Councilor Cables expressed his appreciation to Fire Chief Terry Brown.
Council President Striplin thanked all employees for their efforts to make Prattville beautiful.
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 6:45
p.m.
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