Minutes 2017-06-20
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PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2017
6:02 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, June 20, 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 FLEXIBILITY: Willingness to change plans or
ideas without getting upset.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Public Hearing and City Council Meeting June 6, 2017.
Councilor Boone 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: None
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie requested a Point of Privilege. The Mayor and Police Chief Mark Thompson
congratulated Corporal Jesus Abete on his recent promotion and welcomed Officer Rico
Harnett to the department.
Mayor Gillespie mentioned the event that happened week before last when one of the City’s
police officers was saved by proper training and modern equipment. The Mayor thanked the
Council for continuing that funding. The sun came up in a glorious way the following day for
this family and this community.
Prattville experienced a significant weather event over the weekend with 7+ inches of rain.
Mayor Gillespie thanked the Public Works, Engineering, and Public Safety Departments for
their hard work in a true team effort by City forces.
Governor Ivey issued a Statewide State of Emergency at 10:00 a.m. today in preparation for
expected severe weather as a result of Tropical Storm Cindy
The Creekwalk Concert Series for Summer 2017 kicked off last Tuesday night. Bama Breeze
will perform on Tuesday, June 27, 2017.
The Prattville Pops will hold their Patriotic Concert on July 2, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. at the Pratt
Park Amphitheatre.
The Sanitation Department will have a change in schedule due to the Independence Day
holiday. On Monday, July 3, 2017, the Monday garbage route and the Monday and Tuesday
yard trash routes will be picked up. On Wednesday, July 5, 2017, the Tuesday and Wednesday
garbage and yard trash routes will be picked up. “Clean City Charlie” has been moving around
the City promoting the schedule change.
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The 4th of July holiday events will begin with a Parade at 9:00 a.m. The Lions’ Club BBQ and
Cardboard Boat Races will begin at 10:00 a.m. and Fireworks will be held at dark, with the
Stanley-Jensen Stadium opening at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Gillespie thanked Executive Assistant Teresa Lee for her contributions to the City of
Prattville. Ms. Lee began as Webmaster in 2004, and since 2011 has continued to serve in
dual roles as both Executive Assistant to the Mayor and as Webmaster. The Mayor presented
Ms. Lee with a Partners of Prattville Medallion and wished her God’s speed and grace as she
moves on to serve in a position at the state level.
Mayor Gillespie requested that the Council reinstate the Webmaster position into the budget in
order to fill the position as soon as possible.
Council President Striplin also expressed appreciation to Teresa Lee for her years of service
to the City and her assistance to the City Council, and wished her happiness and success on
Capitol Hill.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES: None
REPORT ON STATUS OF CITY FINANCES:
Finance Director Daniel Oakley presented the finance reports for May 2017. The General Fund
Revenue report showed that year-to-date revenue was $25,061,022.90, an increase of 0.72%
in comparison to the prior year.
The Tax Breakdown Comparison report showed revenue with a slight increase of 0.44% in
comparison to the prior year.
The Expenses by Department report showed that with two-thirds of the budget year complete,
overall expenses were at 56.80%.
The Wastewater Enterprise Fund Income Statement showed a net loss of ($44,174.35) for May
2017. This was due in part to a slight decrease in revenue, along with engineering costs of
$116,000.00 which were related to the plant expansion project.
The Sanitation Enterprise Fund Income Statement showed a net loss of ($33,785.76) for May
2017. This was due in part to increased tipping fees and the payment for one load of garbage
cans. Overall, expenses were in line with the budget at 67.73%.
The Judicial Special Revenue Fund Income Statement showed a net loss of ($708.32) for May
2017. Expenses were also below budget.
The Bank Balances report showed a total cash balance of $25,442,397.45 as of May 31, 2017.
The City Wide Accounts Payable and Debt Balances report show total debt at $38,267,610.79
as of May 31, 2017.
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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, PAGE 089
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, PAGE 090
3. RESOLUTION: To Re-Appoint David Schultz to the Commercial Development Authority.
(Sponsored By: Council President Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017, PAGE 091
4. RESOLUTION: To Re-Appoint Kenneth B. Burton to the Commercial Development
Authority. (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017, PAGE 092
5. RESOLUTION: To Terminate a Lease Agreement with the Boys and Girls Club of South
Central Alabama, Inc. (Sponsored By: Councilor Jackson)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017, PAGE 093
6. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the City Attorney to File Suit Against Prattville Development
Group, LLC. (Sponsored By: Council President Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017, PAGE 094
Council President Pro Tempore Brown made a motion to place Item #’s 1-6 on a Consent
Agenda and Councilor Strichik seconded the motion. The items were placed on a Consent
Agenda (#1-6). Councilor Starnes made a motion to 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. ORDINANCE: To Repeal and Replace Article 3 - Board of Zoning Adjustment of the City of
Prattville Zoning Ordinance (Sponsored By: Councilor Cables)
HELD FROM MAY 16, 2017
ORDINANCE BOOK 2017, PAGE 011
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This Ordinance was introduced and held over from the May 16, 2017 City Council Meeting.
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
2. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2017 Budget and to Award Bid No. 017-009 to David
Bulger, Inc. for the Woodvale Drainage Canal Restoration Project at a Cost of $321,115.00.
(Sponsored By: Councilor President Pro Tempore Brown)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017, PAGE 095
Councilor President Pro Tempore Brown 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
3. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2017 Budget and to Ratify and Affirm the Release of Funds
for Professional Services Provided by Larry E. Speaks & Associates, Inc. for the Mac Gray
Park Improvement Project/Phases I & II for the Parks and Recreation Department at a Cost
Not to Exceed $31,087.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017, PAGE 096
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, 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 the Purchase of
Furniture and a Filing System for the City Hall Renovation Project/Phase I from Alabama
Correctional Industries at a Cost Not to Exceed $64,100.00. (Sponsored By: Council President
Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017, PAGE 097
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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
5. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2017 Budget Due to Reclassification of Positions in the
Facilities Maintenance Division of Public Works at a Cost Not to Exceed $5,885.00. (Sponsored
By: Council President Striplin)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017, PAGE 098
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 : 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 Ratify and Affirm the Purchase of One
(1) 2017 Bobcat 3400 XL From Bobcat of Montgomery for the Parks and Recreation
Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $14,046.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017, PAGE 099
Councilor Starnes made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Council President Pro Tempore
Brown seconded the motion. Councilor Strichik asked how old the stolen equipment was and
where it was stored. Parks and Recreation Director Kellie Cook responded the equipment was
purchased in 2015 and was stored at the Whetstone Complex. 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
7. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2017 Budget and to Ratify and Affirm the Purchase of One
(1) 2017 Toro Z Master 25HP Kubota Mower with the National IPA Purchasing Cooperative
from Prattville Outdoors for the Parks and Recreation Department at a Cost Not to Exceed
$16,198.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
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RESOLUTION BOOK 2017, PAGE 100
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:
AYES : STRIPLIN, JACKSON, BROWN,
STARNES, CABLES, STRICHIK,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
8. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Release of Funds to Purchase One (1) Vehicle from State
Contract T191L for the Police Department at a Total Cost Not to Exceed $31,816.00 to Be Paid
with Federal Drug Proceeds. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017, PAGE 101
Councilor Starnes 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
9. RESOLUTION: To Release Funds for the Purchase of One (1) Toro Grandstand 25hp 60”
Commercial Mower with Attachments through the National IPA Purchasing Cooperative from
Prattville Outdoors for the Public Works Department/Urban Management at a Cost Not to
Exceed $8,398.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017, PAGE 102
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, BROWN,
STARNES, CABLES, STRICHIK,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
10. RESOLUTION: To Amend the FY2017 Budget and to Release Funds for the Purchase of
Two (2) Additional 2017 Police Interceptor SUV Vehicles through Bid No. 016-006 from Long-
Lewis of the River Region, Inc. for the Police Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $55,678.00.
(Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
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RESOLUTION BOOK 2017, PAGE 103
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
11. RESOLUTION: To Release Funds for the Purchase of One (1) Isuzu Crew Cab NRP-HD
with 19’ WIL-RO Open Landscaper Body Truck through the NJPA Purchasing Cooperative
from Truckworx for the Public Works Department/Urban Management at a Cost Not to Exceed
$55,245.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017, PAGE 104
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, BROWN,
STARNES, CABLES, STRICHIK,
BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
12. RESOLUTION: To Release Funds for the Purchase of One (1) Toro Z Master 25HP Kubota
Mower with the National IPA Purchasing Cooperative from Prattville Outdoors for the Fire
Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $13,569.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Strichik)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017, PAGE 105
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
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
Jon Lee Finnegan, 211 Deer Trace, finished her comments from the June 6, 2017 meeting
regarding Project Blackdog (copy attached in June 6, 2017 minutes). With a change in
Webmaster, Ms. Finnegan requested that council meetings continue to be videotaped and that
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meetings and bid openings continue to be posted on the website for the public. Ms. Finnegan
also requested consideration of a pedestrian cross walk on the Autauga Creek bridge.
Isaac Crawford, with Spring Hill AME Zion Church, spoke regarding future use of the Boys &
Girls Club facility in the Spring Hill community. They currently offer several programs, including
mentoring, conflict resolution, tutoring, and a fitness program. This facility would make it
possible to serve the entire community and offer additional programs.
Felecia Bates also spoke regarding the Boys and Girls Club facility. Ms. Bates operates a
business on Doster Road and is in desperately in need of a larger facility. Ms. Bates noted that
she has talked with bank officials in the past regarding this facility, but the building was tied up
legally. Ms. Bates expressed concern for the youth of the community, especially lower-income
youth.
CLOSING COMMENTS:
Councilor Cables noted that the turnout at the Creekside Concert held last week was great. He
wished Teresa Lee the best in her new position and thanked her for all the help provided to the
new councilors. “Hairspray” will open on July 13, 2017 at the Way Off Broadway Theatre.
Councilor Cables encouraged all to attend the upcoming 4th of July events.
Councilor Strichik expressed his gratitude to Teresa Lee for her dedication to and passion for
the City of Prattville. He also thanked her for her acceptance of the freshmen councilors this
term.
ADJOURN:
There being no further business to come before the council, Councilor Starnes made a motion
to adjourn and Councilor Cables seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned (7-0) at 6:46
p.m.
APPROVED:
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Cathy Dickerson
City Clerk
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Albert Striplin, President
Prattville City Council