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Minutes 2018-05-01 1 PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2018 6:40 P.M. The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at 6:40 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 Council President Pro Tempore Brown was recorded as being absent. THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS AVAILABILITY: Willingness to change my schedule and priorities to meet a need. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Public Hearing and City Council Meeting April 17, 2018. Councilor Strichik made a motion to adopt the minutes and Councilor Cables seconded the motion. With no discussion, the minutes were adopted (6-0). COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA: None MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Gillespie thanked all who spoke at the Public Hearing tonight. The Mayor pointed out that the common theme among those citizens’ concerns was infrastructure. The Mayor thanked the Council for all that they have done to improve the City’s infrastructure and highlighted the upgrade to the Wastewater Treatment Facility. The Mayor expressed his appreciation for the passion of those citizens. In regards to public safety, the Mayor affirmed that he would put Prattville’s Public Safety Department against any other Public Safety Department of a city our size. The Mayor reiterated that the City is working on its infrastructure. At the last council meeting, the Mayor discussed presenting to the planning commission a change in the R-3 zoning. The request of removing the use on appeal from the R-3 zoning is officially in process. The Mayor expressed his appreciation for the Smith’s for requesting that their project be put on hold to allow for these changes to take place. Money has been set aside to acquire right-of-ways on McQueen Smith in order to widen it. There is Progress in Prattville as the landscape is changing in our South Industrial Park. There should be more progress reports on the James Hardie project soon. The Mayor reported that the EDA Grant has been authorized to begin the bid process for the County and City Road and Bridge project. The biggest benefactor in these State, County, and City projects will be the Autauga County Board of Education as they will be receiving the Education Ad Valorem taxes. The Pratt Park Pavilion has been removed. With Council approval tonight, this bid will be awarded under budget and the construction of the new pavilion will begin soon. The Maple Street project is winding down and preparing for final inspections. 2 The Mayor was honored to welcome Krispy Kreme to Prattville last week. This week is National Small Business week. The Mayor personally thanked all small businesses who continue investing in our community. The small business owners are the economic engine of America, and help provide growth in small towns like Prattville. May is Bike Month and the Mayor will present a proclamation to the Montgomery Bicycle Club at the Mayor’s Bike Ride. The Mayor’s Bike Ride will be on Saturday May 19th. This event will kick off the Kids to Park Day, and the Mayor will bike to Pratt Park’s finish line and a Touch-A- Truck. The National Night of Prayer event will be at the First Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday May 2, 2018. The request to rezone the Smith’s property in Item # 7 includes a change to B-2, General Business. Councilor Starnes stated that the B-2 zoning designation also needs to be changed to not allow apartments by use of appeal. Councilor Starnes will not support the request to rezone this property as long as there is any chance of apartments being allowed. 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 056 2. RESOLUTION: To Grant a Retail Beer (Off Premises Only) and Retail Table Wine (Off Premises Only) License to Walgreen Co. d/b/a Rite Aid 07172. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes) RESOLUTION BOOK 2018, PAGE 057 3. 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 058 4. RESOLUTION: To Submit the 2017 Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP) Annual Reports for the Pine Creek and Autauga Creek Wastewater Treatment Facilities to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin) RESOLUTION BOOK 2018, PAGE 059 Councilor Boone made a motion to place Items # 1-4 on a Consent Agenda and Councilor Strichik seconded the motion. The items were placed on a Consent Agenda (6-0). Councilor 3 Cables made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda and Councilor Starnes seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Consent Agenda was adopted with the following results: AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, STARNES CABLES, STRICHIK, BOONE 6 NAYS : NONE 0 ABSTAINED : NONE 0 ABSENT : BROWN AGENDA: 1. RESOLUTION: To Vacate Certain Property Located within Golson Place Subdivision Plat No. 1. (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin) RESOLUTION BOOK 2018, PAGE 060 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 : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, STARNES CABLES, STRICHIK, BOONE 6 NAYS : NONE 0 ABSTAINED : NONE 0 ABSENT : BROWN 2. RESOLUTION: To Release Funds for the Purchase of Two (2) PowerEdge R540 Servers from SHI International Corp. through the National IPA Purchasing Cooperative for the Information Technology Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $39,236.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Strichik) RESOLUTION BOOK 2018, PAGE 061 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 : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, STARNES CABLES, STRICHIK, BOONE 6 NAYS : NONE 0 ABSTAINED : NONE 0 ABSENT : BROWN 3. RESOLUTION: To Release Funds for the Purchase of One (1) John Deere 85G Mini Excavator from Warrior Tractor & Equipment Company, Inc. Excavator through the National Joint Purchasing Cooperative for the Wastewater Division at a Cost Not to Exceed $109,382.00. (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin) RESOLUTION BOOK 2018, PAGE 062 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: 4 AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, STARNES CABLES, STRICHIK, BOONE 6 NAYS : NONE 0 ABSTAINED : NONE 0 ABSENT : BROWN 4. RESOLUTION: To Release Funds for the Purchase of One (1) 2018 Kenworth T370 Flat Dump Truck from Truckworx through the National Joint Purchasing Cooperative for the Wastewater Division at a Cost Not to Exceed $94,784.00. (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin) RESOLUTION BOOK 2018, PAGE 063 Councilor Cables made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Boone seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Resolution was adopted with the following results: AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, STARNES CABLES, STRICHIK, BOONE 6 NAYS : NONE 0 ABSTAINED : NONE 0 ABSENT : BROWN 5. RESOLUTION: To Release Funds for the Purchase of One (1) Toro Workman HDX 2wd Utility Vehicle from Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation through the National IPA Purchasing Cooperative for the Urban Management Division at a Cost Not to Exceed $22,524.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone) RESOLUTION BOOK 2018, PAGE 064 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, STARNES CABLES, STRICHIK, BOONE 6 NAYS : NONE 0 ABSTAINED : NONE 0 ABSENT : BROWN 6. RESOLUTION: To Award Bid No. 018-005 to Webb Builders, Inc. for Pratt Park Pavilion Improvements at a Cost of $77,158.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone) RESOLUTION BOOK 2018, PAGE 065 Councilor Boone 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 : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, STARNES CABLES, STRICHIK, BOONE 6 NAYS : NONE 0 ABSTAINED : NONE 0 ABSENT : BROWN 5 7. 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. (Sponsored By: Councilor Cables) HELD UNTIL 8/7/2018 Councilor Cables made a motion to honor the Smith’s request and hold the Ordinance until August 7, 2018 and Councilor Boone seconded the motion. There being no further discussion, the Ordinance was held with the following results: AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, CABLES, STRICHIK, BOONE 5 NAYS : STARNES 1 ABSTAINED : NONE 0 ABSENT : BROWN 8. ORDINANCE: To Establish Stormwater Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) Procedures in Compliance with the City of Prattville’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) Permit. (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin) HELD UNTIL 5/15/2018 Councilor Jackson made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilor Starnes seconded the motion. By point of order, the Ordinance was held until May 15, 2018. AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, STARNES CABLES, STRICHIK, BOONE 6 NAYS : NONE 0 ABSTAINED : NONE 0 ABSENT : BROWN 9. ORDINANCE: To Establish Post Construction Stormwater Management Procedures in Compliance with the City of Prattville’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) Permit. (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin) HELD UNTIL 5/15/2018 Councilor Strichik made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilor Boone seconded the motion. By point of order, the Ordinance was held until May 15, 2018. AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, STARNES CABLES, STRICHIK, BOONE 6 NAYS : NONE 0 ABSTAINED : NONE 0 ABSENT : BROWN 6 COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT: Dr. Jerry Cimis, 141 N. Chestnut Street, insisted the Council update City’s Comprehensive Plan and stated that these plans should be done every 10 years. Dr. Cimis suggested that the B-2 zoning definition also be updated. Marriane Dillard 1822 Jenny Lane, suggested that if Jay Street were extended to McQueen Smith Road it would force traffic in front of the Smith Center causing a hazard to the mentally disabled individuals that they serve. CLOSING COMMENTS: The Mayor thanked everyone who attended and spoke as well as all department heads for their hard work. Councilor Starnes encouraged everyone in attendance to come to the Work Session and Public Hearing on May 3, 2018. Councilor Cables thanked everyone who attended and assured them that the City does have the public’s best interest at heart. He acknowledged that they do need to look at the Comprehensive plan but noted that it can change. The Plan is to be a guide. Councilor Strichik expressed his appreciation for all in attendance. He also assured all present that the city does have the public’s best interest at heart. He noted that he could not speak for Councilor Brown due to the face that she was absent and on vacation. Councilor Strichik stated that he is not a fan of more apartments or small houses but at the same time he understands that the City will grow. Councilor Boone, wished to respond to some of the comments made during tonight’s public hearing. She noted that the Council was responding to the Petitioners Request to hold Item # 7 and that it was a common practice. Councilor Boone addressed Mrs. Dillard regarding the email she sent out to whole Council but only got two responses. The email came in at 4:45 p.m. on this same day as Councilor Boone was heading to tonight’s meeting. Councilor Boone stated that she also owns property in that district and has researched thoroughly the affect the proposed rezoning will have on property values. If the councilor thought property values would be adversely affected she would be in opposition of that item. The Councilor stated that there was a lot of false information being spread. The safety of children and the public is not an issue. If they City were to increase its population the additional revenue generated would help to grow the Public Safety Departments. The councilor asked that the people trust the City Council to continue to work through the appropriate processes. Council President Striplin thanked all for their attendance. ADJOURN: 7 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 7:32 p.m. APPROVED: ___________________________ Cathy Dickerson City Clerk ___________________________ Albert Striplin, President Prattville City Council SUBMITTED BY: ___________________________ Jamie Ferrari Assistant City Clerk