Minutes 2017-10-03
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PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2017
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at 6:07 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 DEPENDABILITY: Fulfilling what you
consented to do, even if it means unexpected sacrifice.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Public Hearing and City Council Meeting September 19, 2017.
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:
Jerry Cimis, 141 North Chestnut Street, Prattville, made comments to the Council, and provided
a written copy of those comments to the City Clerk. Those comments are attached.
Jon Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace, addressed the Council regarding Item #2 on the regular
agenda, to award Bid No. 017-015 to David Bulger, Inc. Ms. Finnegan expressed her concern
for the amount of money paid to David Bulger, Inc. by the City within the last nine months. She
brought up the point that the appropriateness of the disposal of materials by this company had
been called into question previously.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie asked that all keep the families of victims, first responders, and hospital
caregivers, dealing with the horrifying massacre in Las Vegas, in their thoughts and prays.
The Mayor congratulated Lindsey Weaver for her victory on the Symetra Tour Guardian
Championship at Capitol Hill last week.
Prattville’s National Night Out event will be held this evening in the Target parking lot.
The Prattville Pops Annual Fall Concert will be held at the Doster Center, on Sunday, October
15th at 3:00 p.m.
The Annual Halloween Candy Walk in Downtown Prattville will be held on Monday, October
30th, from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
The City of Prattville was awarded two grants last week. The Mid-South Resource Conservation
and Development Council awarded a $4,500.00 grant to the Parks and Recreation
Department’s “Keep Our Green Space” project. Tree hugging benches will be added to Pratt
Park, providing more seating without using any additional green space. The Economic
Development Administration Grant will be applied to the infrastructure development for the
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South Industrial Park. The EDA Investment amount of over $2.3 Million will be an invaluable
financial portion of the South Industrial Park Road and Bridge.
The City is moving forward with the demolition of the former Gurney Industries building. As the
project evolves, the Mayor hopes for enhancement opportunities for the Parks and Recreation
Department, and the College Height Neighborhood. Some great leaders have emerged from
this section of Prattville, including Reverend Algie Morgan, and many others.
No one person can do everything, but one person can make a difference. The appointment of
department heads was on the Consent Agenda for consideration. These appointments are vital
leadership roles within City departments. The Mayor thanked the Council for providing a great
team of department heads to the City.
One role of government is to provide an environment for private enterprise to flourish. The
Mayor thanked the Council for providing the three T’s, Time, Tools, and Talent to accomplish
that task at hand.
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 2017-A, PAGE 190
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, PAGE 191
3. RESOLUTION: To Surplus One (1) Vehicle from the Police Department. (Sponsored By:
Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017-A, PAGE 192
4. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Sign Contracts for Services for Community
Initiatives and City-County Services as Allocated in the FY2017-2018 Budget. (Sponsored By:
Council President Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017-A, PAGE 193
Council President Pro Tempore Brown made a motion to place Items #1-4 on a Consent
Agenda and Councilor Starnes seconded the motion. The Items were placed on a Consent
Agenda (7-0). Councilor Boone made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda and Councilor
Jackson seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the Consent Agenda 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
AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION: To Appoint Department Heads. (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017-A, PAGE 194
Council President Pro Tempore Brown 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. 017-015 to David Bulger, Inc. for CDBG Project #LR-CE-
PF-16-019 for the Demolition of the Former Gurney Industries, Inc. Building at a Cost of
$114,888.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017-A, PAGE 195
Councilor Jackson 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
3. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Fontenot Benefits
& Actuarial Consulting for GASB Statement 45 Actuarial Services at a Cost Not to Exceed
$5,000.00. (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017-A, PAGE 196
Councilor Starnes 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:
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AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, BROWN,
STARNES, CABLES, STRICHIK,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
4. RESOLUTION: To Support the Fras-Le North America, Inc. Expansion Project and
Incentives Offered through the Industrial Development Board of the City of Prattville for the
Purpose of Economic Development. (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017-A, PAGE 197
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
Council President Striplin announced that the Council needed to enter Executive Session to
discuss economic development. City Attorney David McDowell had provided the City Clerk with
a letter of explanation for the Executive Session. That letter is made part of the official record.
Council President Pro Tempore Brown made a motion to enter into Executive Session and
Councilor Starnes seconded the motion. With a vote of (7-0), the Council entered Executive
Session at 6:31 p.m.
The Council exited the Executive Session and reconvened the Regular Session at 7:00 p.m.
5. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2018 Budget, to Authorize the Mayor to Enter into an
Economic Development Agreement, and to Approve the Expenditure of Not More than
$1,502,300.00 (Net Cost to the City of $1,262,300.00) to Provide Such Funds to the
Commercial Development Authority of the City of Prattville in Support of Project Platinum for
the Purpose of Economic Development. (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017-A, PAGE 198
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
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6. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter into a Project Development Agreement with
Akin Holdings XI Prattville, LLC for Project Showroom for the Purpose of Economic
Development. (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017-A, PAGE 199
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, BROWN,
STARNES, CABLES, STRICHIK,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
Jon Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace, Prattville, requested that something be done about the
citizens leaving their City issued trash cans roadside, on days other than normal trash pickup
days. Ms. Finnegan inquired about the honey comb fountain that sits in front of Candlestick
trailer park. She asked if there were any plans for the fountain, and suggested that it be
relocated to Pratt Park.
CLOSING COMMENTS:
Councilor Starnes thanked those who were involved in Project Showroom for their investment.
He hopes to see the area of Prattville known as “Midtown” thrive.
Councilor Strichik invited all to attend the George Howell dedication ceremony on Saturday,
October 7th, at 10:00 a.m., at the soccer fields, at Upper Kingston Park.
ADJOURN:
There being no further business to come before the council, Councilor Starnes made a motion
to adjourn and Council President Pro Tempore Brown seconded the motion. The meeting
adjourned (7-0) at 7:10 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Cathy Dickerson
City Clerk
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Albert Striplin, President
Prattville City Council
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SUBMITTED BY:
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Jamie Ferrari
Assistant City Clerk