Minutes 2017-01-17
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PRATTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2017
6:00 P.M.
The Prattville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at 6:00 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 DISCIPLINE: Choosing behaviors to help me
reach my goal.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Public Hearing and City Council Meeting January 3, 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: None
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Gillespie requested a Point of Privilege. The Mayor and Chief Thompson presented
promotional badges to Sgt. Steven Ashley and Sgt. Trey Shanks. Mayor Gillespie
congratulated both men on their accomplishments and thanked their families – both home and
work – for their support and encouragement.
Mayor Gillespie expressed appreciation to the Autauga County Improvement Association for
organizing a successful Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Councilor Boone reported that the Parks and Recreation Committee met on January 13, 2017
to discuss improvements to Mac Gray Park and the possibility of additions to a bike trail system.
REPORT ON THE STATUS OF CITY FINANCES:
Finance Director Daniel Oakley presented the finance reports for December 2016. All balances
reported were unaudited numbers. The General Fund Revenue report showed that year-to-
date revenue was $6,155,225.79, an increase of 5.72% in comparison to the prior year.
The Tax Breakdown Comparison report showed revenue increased by 4.82% in comparison
to the prior year.
The Expenses by Department report showed that with 25% of the budget year complete, overall
expenses were at 22.80%.
The Wastewater Enterprise Fund Income Statement showed a net income of $219,239.00 for
December 2016.
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The Sanitation Enterprise Fund Income Statement showed a net loss of ($58,252.12) for
December 2016. This was due to the purchase of garbage cans at a cost of approximately
$52,000.00 during this budget year.
The Judicial Special Revenue Fund Income Statement showed a net loss of ($11,327.16) for
December 2016. Expenses were also below budget.
The Gas Tax Special Revenue Fund Income Statement, presented quarterly for October –
December 2016, showed an increase in budgeted revenue. On the expense side, budgeted
projects have not yet begun in earnest.
The Capital Projects Fund Income Statement, presented quarterly for October – December
2016, showed expenses for the Beth Manor/Mara Court project.
The Group Health Fund Income Statement is being monitored closely. Funding increases were
implemented for this budget year and expenses are being monitored closely.
The Bank Balances report showed a total cash balance of $19,082,931.00 as of December 31,
2016.
The City Wide Accounts Payable and Debt Balances report show total debt at $38,418,655.15
as of December 31, 2016.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. RESOLUTION: To Surplus Various IT Equipment from the Information Technology
Department. (Sponsored By: Councilor Strichik)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017, PAGE 007
3. RESOLUTION: To Reject All Bids for Bid No.16-015A for a Sidewalk Project Serving the
Prattville Elementary and Intermediate Schools. (Sponsored By: Councilor Strichik)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017, PAGE 008
4. RESOLUTION: To Authorize the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with Crappie Masters,
Inc. to Co-Sponsor a Two-Day Crappie Tournament to be Held May 5-6, 2017, With the City
Providing In-Kind Services. (Sponsored By: Councilor Boone)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017, PAGE 009
Council President Pro Tempore Brown made a motion to place Items #1, 3, and 4 on the
consent agenda and Councilor Cables seconded the motion. The items were placed on a
Consent Agenda (7-0). Councilor Starnes made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda and
Councilor Boone 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
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ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
2. RESOLUTION: To Surplus Two (2) Vehicles and Various Equipment from the Police
Department. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017, PAGE 010
Councilor Starnes made a motion to adopt the Resolution and Councilor Strichik seconded the
motion. Council President Pro Tempore Brown made a motion to amend Line 23 to remove the
“2001 Chevrolet Impala VIN: Car # 08-404” from the Resolution. Councilor Starnes seconded
the motion. With a vote of (7-0), the Resolution was amended. With no discussion, the
amended Resolution 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 Release Funds for the Purchase of One (1) 2017 Dodge R1500 Vehicle
from Tallassee Automotive, Inc. through State Contract T191/4013404 for the Police
Department at a Cost Not to Exceed $26,740.00. (Sponsored By: Councilor Starnes)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017, PAGE 011
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
2. RESOLUTION: To Set a Public Hearing to Zone Property Located in Glenbrooke Subdivision
Phase 5 to R-3, Single Family Residential. (Sponsored By: Council President Pro Tempore
Brown)
RESOLUTION BOOK 2017, PAGE 012
Council 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,
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BOONE 7
NAYS : NONE 0
ABSTAINED : NONE 0
ABSENT : NONE
Council President Pro Tempore Brown introduced the Ordinance printed in Resolution Book
20175, Page 012. Council President Pro Tempore Brown made a motion to adopt the
Ordinance and Councilor Starnes seconded the motion. By point of order, the Ordinance will
hold over until after the public hearing on February 21, 2017.
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT: 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 Strichik seconded the motion. With a vote of (7-0), the Council entered Executive
Session at 6:28 p.m. Council President Striplin announced that the Executive Session was
expected to last approximately forty minutes and the Council would return to adjourn.
The Council exited the Executive Session and reconvened the Regular Session at 7:21 p.m.
CLOSING COMMENTS: None
ADJOURN:
There being no further business to come before the council, Council President Pro Tempore
Brown made a motion to adjourn and Councilor Strichik seconded the motion. The meeting
adjourned (7-0) at 7:22 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Cathy Dickerson
City Clerk
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Albert Striplin, President
Prattville City Council