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Minutes 2017-09-05 Amended 1 AMENDED PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at 6:02 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 RESILIENCE: Recovery from adversity. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Council Meeting August 15, 2017. Councilor Boone made a motion to adopt the minutes and Councilor Strichik seconded the motion. With no discussion, the minutes were adopted (7-0). COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA: Jon Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace, Prattville suggested that Item #14 on the Consent Agenda be placed on the Regular Agenda to be read aloud. Mary Lee Williams, 804 Carter Road, Prattville, addressed the Council regarding the vacant lot that sits across from her property. Mrs. Williams explained that the house has been vacant for several years, and she believes the owners have passed away. The City has placed signage in the yard concerning the overgrown lot. Mrs. Williams explained that the home appears to be dilapidated as well. The overgrown lot has caused a snake problem in the area. The Mayor explained that this property is in the process of being declared a weeded lot. Once that is done the City will hire a private contractor to cut the grass. William Sowell, 820 Gin Shop Hill Road, Prattville, also addressed the Council regarding the vacant lot on Carter Road. Mr. Sowell’s property backs up to the vacant lot. The vacant home has attracted vandals and burglars. Mr. Sowell’s home was broken into and it appears the criminal(s) entered his property by way of the vacant property. Mr. Sowell asked that the Code Enforcement Officer and Building Inspector examine the home to determine if it is a dilapidated structure. Mayor Gillespie urged Mr. Sowell to call 911 regarding any how suspicious activity on the property. The Mayor ensured Mr. Sowell that the property would be looked at. John Williams, 804 Carter Road, Prattville, asked if there was anything the citizens could do to help speed the process of clearing this vacant lot. The Mayor explained that the City must follow certain guidelines, and time frames set forth by state code when dealing with a weeded lot. MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Gillespie thanked the Public Safety and Public Works departments for their efforts over the Labor Day holiday. Due to the holiday, Monday’s household garbage routes where collected today. 2 When the state of Texas requested assistance from the State of Alabama in the aftermath of hurricane Harvey, the City of Prattville’s first responders where put on standby for deployment. The Alabama Emergency Management Agency notified the City that they would not be needed at this time. The Mayor thanked Fire Chief Terry Brown and Police Chief Mark Thompson for their preparedness to help if needed. The Mayor asked that all affected by the hurricanes be kept in your prayers. Next week will mark 16 years since the day that changed America forever. The terrorist attacks of 9/11 showed us the vicious meaning of hate and evil, but most importantly showed us the true heroism of our First Responders. These men and women are the epitome of resilience, the character trait of the month. As we remember our First Responders next week, please also remember the families of the 2977 innocent victims of September 11, 2001. The 9/11 Ceremony will be held at Fire Station 3, Monday morning, at 7:30 a.m. The Mayor was granted a point of personal privilege to recognize Fire Chief Terry Brown for being awarded 2016 Career Fire Chief of the Year, by the Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs in February 2017. Chief Brown recognized that this honor was made possible by having a great team and great resources. The City will be hosting the 7th Annual World Wide Day of Play Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Newton Park. “Death Trap” is now showing at The Way Off Broadway Theater. The Mayor announced that the draft FY2018 Budget did balance, and has been provided to the Council for Review. He thanked all department heads for their hard work at getting the budget put together. The Mayor thanked all citizens, employees and the Council for all that they do. REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES: Councilor Starnes reported that the Judicial Committee met on August 25, 2017 to discuss fine increases and courtroom security. 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, 154 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 2017-A, 155 3. RESOLUTION: To Surplus One (1) Vehicle from the Police Department. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes) RESOLUTION BOOK 2017-A, 156 3 4. RESOLUTION: To Re-Appoint Dennis Mullins to the Prattville Solid Waste Disposal Authority. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone) RESOLUTION BOOK 2017-A, 157 5. RESOLUTION: To Re-Appoint Wayne Mooney to the Prattville Solid Waste Disposal Authority. (Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Brown) RESOLUTION BOOK 2017-A, 158 6. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Renew the Regional Training Center Agreement with the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission to Host a Regional Training Center at 290 Echlin Blvd. and 350 County Road 4 West. (Sponsored By: Councilor Strichik) RESOLUTION BOOK 2017-A, 159 7. RESOLUTION: To Designate Legal Holidays for the City of Prattville for Fiscal Year 2017- 2018. (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin) RESOLUTION BOOK 2017-A, 160 8. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the City Attorney to File “Weed Liens” on Certain Properties. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes) RESOLUTION BOOK 2017-A, 161 9. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the City Attorney Affix the Cost of Demolition of the Dilapidated and Unsafe Structure at 419 East 6th Street. (Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson) RESOLUTION BOOK 2017-A, 162 10. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the City Attorney Affix the Cost of Demolition of the Dilapidated and Unsafe Structure at 570 East 6th Street. (Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson) RESOLUTION BOOK 2017-A, 163 11. RESOLUTION: To Authorize Certain Actions with Respect to General Obligation Sewer Warrants, Series 2017, of the City of Prattville. (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin) RESOLUTION BOOK 2017-A, 164 12. RESOLUTION: To Declare the Structure Located at 0 Washington Ferry Road to Be Unsafe and a Public Nuisance. (Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson) RESOLUTION BOOK 2017-A, 165 13. RESOLUTION: To Declare the Structure Located at 117 7th Street to Be Unsafe and a Public Nuisance. (Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson) RESOLUTION BOOK 2017-A, 166 14. RESOLUTION: To Support Project Showroom. (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin) RESOLUTION BOOK 2017-A, 167 Council President Pro Tempore Brown made a motion to place items #1-14 on a Consent Agenda and Councilor Cables seconded the motion. The items were placed on a Consent 4 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 Dedicate that Portion of County Road 57/Lower Kingston Road, from Fourth Street to the City Limits, in Honor of Former Autauga County Circuit Court Clerk Fred Posey. (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin) RESOLUTION BOOK 2017-A, 168 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 Amend the FY2017 Budget and to Approve a One-Time Lump Sum Payment to City of Prattville Retirees and Beneficiaries of Deceased Retirees under the Provisions of Section 2 of Act 2017-367 at a Cost Not to Exceed $66,832.00. (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin) RESOLUTION BOOK 2017-A, 169 Councilor Cables 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 FY2017 Budget and to Release Funds to Copeland Security Group, Inc. for the Purchase and Installation of a Video Security System and Intrusion/Fire Equipment for the Public Works Building at a Cost Not to Exceed $9,309.00. (Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore Brown) 5 RESOLUTION BOOK 2017-A, 170 Council President Pro Tempore Brown 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 4. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2017 Budget and to Release Funds for Materials and Labor to Place One (1) Decorative Arch Leading into Historic Downtown Prattville at a Cost Not to Exceed $10,000.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Strichik) RESOLUTION BOOK 2017-A, 171 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, BROWN, STARNES, CABLES, STRICHIK, BOONE 7 NAYS : NONE 0 ABSTAINED : NONE 0 ABSENT : NONE 5. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2017 Budget and to Release Funds for the Purchase of One (1) Konica/ Minolta Digital Printer/Copier/Scanner from Royal Office Equipment for the Planning Department in an Amount Not to Exceed $7,519.00. (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin) RESOLUTION BOOK 2017-A, 172 Councilor Boone 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 6. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2017 Budget and to Release Funds to ReconRobotics, Inc. for One (1) Throwbot XT Tactical Robot for the Police Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $14,995.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes) RESOLUTION BOOK 2017-A, 173 6 Councilor Starnes 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, BROWN, STARNES, CABLES, STRICHIK, BOONE 7 NAYS : NONE 0 ABSTAINED : NONE 0 ABSENT : NONE 7. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into a Planned Service Agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. to provide HVAC Preventative Maintenance Services for City Facilities through the NJPA Purchasing Cooperative at an Annual Cost Not to Exceed $52,621.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson) RESOLUTION BOOK 2017-A, 174 Councilor Jackson made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Brown seconded the motion. Councilor Cables asked if the City would be saving money by awarding this contract and Public Director Dale Gandy responded that this company will be able to service more facilities as well as save the City money. There being no further 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 8. RESOLUTION: To Release Funds for the Purchase of One (1) 2017 Bobcat Model 3400D UTV from Clark Equipment Company d/b/a Bobcat Company through the NJPA Purchasing Cooperative for the Wastewater Division in an Amount Not to Exceed $13,460.00. (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin) RESOLUTION BOOK 2017-A, 175 Council President Pro Tempore Brown 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 7 9. ORDINANCE: To Amend the City of Prattville Code of Ordinance, Chapter 66, Article III Sewers and Sewage Disposal, Division 10. Charges and Fees. (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin) ORDINANCE BOOK 2017, 014 Councilor Jackson made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilor Boone seconded the motion. By point of order, it is necessary to that the council rules 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 suspended (7-0). There being no discussion, the Ordinance was adopted with the following results: AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, BROWN, STARNES, CABLES, STRICHIK, BOONE 7 NAYS : NONE 0 ABSTAINED : NONE 0 ABSENT : NONE 10. ORDINANCE: To Amend the City of Prattville Code of Ordinances, Chapter 42 – Municipal Court, Section 42-3.-Schedule of Fines-Traffic Infractions and Offenses, (c) Additional Court Costs and Section 42-4.-Same-Non-Traffic Offenses, (3) Additional Court Costs. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes) ORDINANCE BOOK 2017, 015 Councilor Starnes made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and Councilor Strichik seconded the motion. By point of order it is necessary that the council rules be suspended if immediate action is to be considered. Councilor Strichik made a motion to suspend the rules and Councilor Cables seconded the motion The rules were suspended (7-0). There being no discussion, the Ordinance 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 asked when citizens would be able to review the proposed FY2018 budget. Council President Striplin informed Mrs. Finnegan that he would be calling a Working Session for Tuesday, September 12, 2017, and that this meeting would be open to the public. CLOSING COMMENTS: The Mayor recognized that Autauga County Commissioner Larry Stoudemire and Economic Developer Amy Brabham were in attendance. 8 The Mayor reminded everyone of the upcoming World Wide Day of Play. Councilor Jackson thanked the City of Prattville Code Enforcement Officers for the tremendous job they are doing around the City. Councilor Jackson stated that after following the officers in their day to day responsibilities, he has a higher appreciation for them. Councilor Strichik thanked everyone who came out to the opening night of football at Stanley Jensen Stadium as well as the Labor Day picnic. Service League, Lions Club ADJOURN: 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 6:53 p.m. APPROVED: ___________________________ Cathy Dickerson City Clerk ___________________________ Albert Striplin, President Prattville City Council SUBMITTED BY: ___________________________ Jamie Ferrari Assistant City Clerk