Minutes 2017-12-19
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PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2017
6:01 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at 6:01
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 COMPASSION: Investing whatever is
necessary to heal the hurts of others.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Public Hearing and City Council Meeting December 5, 2017.
Councilor Strichik made a motion to adopt the minutes and Councilor Starnes 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 was ill and not present at the meeting.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Councilor Starnes reported that the Police Committee met on December 8, 2017 and discussed
the 911 Board, NIMS (National Incident Management System) Training, problems with golf
carts on public streets, and the difference between a Restaurant Retail versus a Lounge ABC
License.
Councilor Strichik reported that the Fire Committee also met on December 8, 2017 and
discussed the same items.
REPORT ON STATUS OF CITY FINANCES:
Finance Director Daniel Oakley presented the finance reports for November 2017. The General
Fund Revenue report showed that year-to-date revenue was $3,119,758.79, an increase of
8.19% in comparison to the prior year.
The Tax Breakdown Comparison report showed revenue increased by 4.49% in comparison
to the prior year.
The Expenses by Department report showed that with 16.67% of the budget year complete,
overall expenses were at 21.54%. This increase was partially due to the debt service payments
which were due on November 1st.
The Wastewater Enterprise Fund Income Statement was prepared with the plant expansion
debt proceeds and expenses shown separately from the operating revenue and expenses.
Operating revenue and expenses showed a net income of $189,599.89 for November 2017.
Expenses were also held in check at 5.21%.
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The Sanitation Enterprise Fund Income Statement showed a net income of $71,652.93 for
November 2017. Expenses were also below budget.
The Judicial Special Revenue Fund Income Statement showed a net income of $14,302.12 for
November 2017. Expenses were also below budget.
The Bank Balances report showed a total cash balance of $19,169,789.98 as of November 30,
2017.
The City Wide Accounts Payable and Debt Balances report show total debt at $47,765,790.83
as of November 30, 2017. This balance includes the $15,505,000.00 of Wastewater debt
issued in November for the plant expansion project.
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 2017-A, PAGE 238
2. RESOLUTION: To Appoint Robert Edwin Riddle to the City of Prattville Airport Authority.
(Sponsored By: Council President Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017-A, PAGE 239
3. RESOLUTION: To Declare Credit Bureau Systems, Inc. d/b/a Ambulance Medical Billing a
Non-Responsible Bidder for Bid No.017-020-A for Ambulance Billing and Collection Services.
(Sponsored By: Councilor Strichik)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017-A, PAGE 240
Councilor Boone made a motion to place Item #’s 1-3 on a Consent Agenda and Councilor
Cables seconded the motion. The items were placed on a Consent Agenda (7-0). Councilor
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, BROWN,
STARNES, CABLES, STRICHIK,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Award Bid No.017-020-A to Professional Practice Support, Inc. for
Ambulance Billing and Collection Services at a Rate of 4.25% of Net Collections. (Sponsored
By: Councilor Strichik)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017-A, PAGE 241
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Councilor Strichik 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, BROWN,
STARNES, CABLES, STRICHIK,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
2. RESOLUTION: To Award Bid No. 017-022 to Emergency Lighting by Haynes for Emergency
Equipment Installation for Four (4) 2018 Ford Interceptor SUV’s at a Cost of $21,387.00.
(Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017-A, PAGE 242
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
3. RESOLUTION: To Release Funds for the Purchase of One (1) Model U320 Bar Screen
Auger from Jim House and Associates, Inc. for the Autauga Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
at a Cost Not to Exceed $42,480.00. (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017-A, PAGE 243
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
4. RESOLUTION: To Amend the Budget and to Release Funds for the Purchase of One (1)
Quad-Core Intel Xeon Processor Server for the Information Technology Department at a Cost
Not to Exceed $11,000.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Strichik)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017-A, PAGE 244
Councilor Strichik 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:
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AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, BROWN,
STARNES, CABLES, STRICHIK,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
5. RESOLUTION FROM THE FLOOR: To Release Funds for the Purchase of One (1) Vehicle
through State Contract #T191L from Stivers Ford for the Police Department at a Cost Not to
Exceed $26,393.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017-A, PAGE 245
Councilor Starnes made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Strichik seconded the
motion. By point of order, the council rules must be suspended if immediate action is to be
considered. Council President Pro Tempore Brown made a motion to suspend the rules and
Councilor Cables seconded the motion. The rules were unanimously 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, thanked Parks & Recreation Director Kellie Cook, Public
Works Director Dale Gandy, and their staff for the stunning Christmas decorations in the
downtown area and on Main Street and Memorial Drive. Ms. Finnegan also expressed
disappointment over the trees which were cut down along Maple Street in preparation for the
sidewalk project. Ms. Finnegan also requested again that the webmaster position for the City
be filled. For the past five to six months that this position has been vacant, video of public
meetings and monthly financial reports have not been posted on the website.
CLOSING COMMENTS:
Councilor Jackson wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and
encouraged all to spend time with friends and family.
Council President Pro Tempore Brown thanked City employees for their hard work in the
downtown area, adding that the decorations are beautiful. She wished all a Merry Christmas.
Councilor Starnes noted that it has been an amazing year for the City of Prattville with economic
development projects, improvement in the infrastructure, improving the City assets, and
keeping the City safe and secure. Councilor Starnes thanked the City employees and
Department Heads for continuing to improve their departments and serve the citizens.
Councilor Starnes thanked the Mayor for his leadership and his passion to improve the City.
He also thanked his fellow Council members for their leadership and encouraged them to keep
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their passion for improving the City for its citizens. Councilor Starnes added that it has been an
honor and privilege to serve the constituents of District 4 and the citizens of Prattville. He also
wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Councilor Strichik noted that it has been an amazing year for economic development. He
thanked City employees and Department Heads for their hard work and thanked the Mayor for
his leadership. He thanked fellow Councilors for their leadership and passion to improve the
City. Councilor Strichik wished all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Councilor Boone wished everyone a Merry Christmas and encouraged all to stay well.
Council President Striplin stated that the City of Prattville has had a tremendous year. He
expressed appreciation to all Department Heads and their staff for what they have
accomplished this year. Prattville has also enjoyed a phenomenal year in economic
development announcements, including the announcement last week introducing the Alabama
Department of Health State Lab and Conference Center moving to Prattville. Council President
Striplin congratulated Dr. Amy Brabham, Economic Developer, and Lisa Rollan, Chamber
Project Manager, for their leadership roles in making this year so successful. A project
development agreement for the LEDIC portion of Project Abraham is being circulated among
attorneys for the three parties. Hopefully, a resolution for Council approval supporting this
project will be available in January 2018. Council President Striplin wished all a Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year.
The ribbon cutting for the City of Prattville Public Works Building will be held at 11:30 a.m. on
December 20, 2017.
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 6:26
p.m.
APPROVED:
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Cathy Dickerson
City Clerk
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Albert Striplin, President
Prattville City Council